Music
MUS 1028: Chamber Music Workshop (2-3)
Offerings
Concentrated studies on the performance practice and historic background of instrumental chamber music for strings, winds instruments, and piano. Participants will develop playing and rehearsal skills by rehearsing and performing chamber music repertoire in master classes, recitals, and evening concerts. The course is designed for advanced high school and university instrumental players. Typically offered: Summer Quarter. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits.
MUS 1050: Fundamentals of Music (3)
Offerings
Open to all interested students, this basic course in fundamentals of tonal music is designed to develop competencies in the reading and writing of notes, scales, key signatures, intervals, chords, and rhythmic elements. It is intended for the student with limited musical knowledge or the student who wishes to prepare for the music theory sequence.
Attributes: WK Arts
MUS 1051: Aural Skills Fundamentals (2)
Offerings
Introduces the basics of sight singing, melodic and rhythmic dictation, and kinesthetic/conducting. Required for all music majors and minors. No previous skill or knowledge required.
MUS 1110: Music Theory I: Introduction to Diatonic Harmony (3)
Offerings
Introduces diatonic tonal harmony, counterpoint, and beginning linear and vertical analysis. Required for music majors and minors.
Prerequisites: MUS 1050: D or better
MUS 1111: Music Theory II: Introduction to Chromatic Harmony (3)
Offerings
Introduces Chromatic harmony, and beginning linear and vertical analysis. Required for music majors and minors.
Prerequisites: (MUS 1110: D or better
OR MUS 1104: D or better)
MUS 1113: Aural Skills I (2)
Offerings
Continues to study sight singing, melodic and rhythmic dictation, and kinesthetic/conducting. The emphasis of this course is on triadic harmony and rhythmic subdivision. Required for music majors and minors.
Prerequisites: MUS 1051: D or better
MUS 1114: Aural Skills II (2)
Offerings
Continues to study sight singing, melodic and rhythmic dictation, and kinesthetics/conducting. Emphasis on triadic harmony and rythmic subdivision. Required for music majors and minors.
Prerequisites: (MUS 1113: D or better
OR MUS 1107: D or better)
MUS 1200: Cultural Engagement Through Music (5)
Offerings
How are artists using music to shape society and how is society influencing what we are listening to? This course will explore how music - listening, creating, performing - is a lens for discovering and interpreting our own culture and those around us. Topics of discussion to include (but not limited to) race, gender, mental health, class & socio-economics, human trafficking, immigration, violence/war, politics and technology.
Attributes: Cultural Understand&Engagement
Restrictions: Undergraduate only.
MUS 1250: Beginning Keyboard Class (2)
Offerings
For students with no previous keyboard experience. Ability to read music is not necessary. Emphasis is on note-reading, basic theory, chord usage, and technical development. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Fees:
Music Fee (refundable)
MUS 1251: Intermediate Keyboard Class (2)
Offerings
For students with prior training in piano. Course is designed for the non-music major, and expectations for each student are based on individual needs. Emphasis is on note-reading, basic theory, chord usage, repertoire, technical development, and creative activities. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Fees:
Music Fee (refundable)
MUS 1254: Beginning Keyboard Proficiency (1)
Offerings
For music majors with minimal previous keyboard experience. Sight-reading, harmonization, transposing, and technical development will be emphasized in order to meet piano proficiency requirements. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Education-INT, Music Therapy, Music Therapy-INT, Music-INT Majors only.
Fees:
Music Fee (refundable)
MUS 1260: Voice Class (2)
Offerings
Emphasis is on basic vocal technique: breath control, tone, diction, and stage presence. Music includes classical, folk, and American music. Extra Fee. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Fees:
Music Fee (refundable)
MUS 1270: Beginning Folk Guitar (1)
Offerings
Introduction to folk-style guitar playing. May be taken by music education majors to meet guitar proficiency. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
MUS 1271: Intermediate Folk Guitar (1)
Offerings
Studies Intermediate folk guitar. May be repeated for credit 3 times.
Prerequisites: MUS 1270: D or better
MUS 1500: Introduction to Improvisation (2)
Offerings
A non-genre specific course that will introduce the performance art of musical improvisation. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
MUS 1600: Exploring and Understanding Music (5)
Offerings
The focus is on the pleasure of listening with understanding, using individual, classroom, and concert experiences. Introduces basic elements of music as preparation for enjoying masterworks in the European tradition, from medieval times to our own time. Encourages development of listening skills and knowledge of music available in our city.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors are excluded.
MUS 1800: Music History Timeline (5)
Offerings
This course provides an overview of Western European musical history from the Medieval period to present. This class is the prerequisite for all Critical Listening/Cultural Reflections courses for the Music BA.
Restrictions: Music, Music-INT Majors, Minors, Concentrations only.
MUS 2000: Clinical Improvisation (2)
Offerings
Course is designed for music therapy majors to discover one's own creative style and develop clinical techniques in improvisation.
Restrictions: Music Therapy Majors only.
MUS 2115: Lifelong Musicianship (2)
Offerings
This class is designed to teach lifelong growth and practice habits in fundamental musicianship. Designed as a low - assessment vocational course, students are encouraged to participate in the class on an ongoing basis. Emphasis will be on the further development of practical skills such as transcription, listening, rhythmic development, and performance practice in a wide variety of styles and cultural backgrounds. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Prerequisites: (MUS 1114: D or better
OR MUS 1111: D or better)
MUS 2200: Piano Proficiency (1)
Offerings
A keyboarding skills class designed specifically for music majors who need to pass the piano proficiency exam. Assumes a basic knowledge and intermediate skill level. Students do not need to take this course if they have passed the piano proficiency exam. Extra Fee. May be repeated for credit 12 times.
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Education-INT, Music Therapy, Music Therapy-INT, Music-INT Majors only.
Fees:
Music Fee (refundable)
MUS 2201: Individual Instruction-Flute (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the flute. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2202: Individual Instruction - Oboe (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the oboe. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2203: Individual Instruction - Clarinet (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the clarinet. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2204: Individual Instruction - Bassoon (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the bassoon. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2205: Individual Instruction - Trumpet (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the trumpet. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2206: Individual Instruction - Horn (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the horn. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2207: Individual Instruction - Trombone (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the trombone. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2208: Individual Instruction - Euphonium (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the euphonium. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2209: Individual Instruction - Tuba (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the tuba. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2210: Individual Instruction - Percussion (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on percussion instruments. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2211: Individual Instruction - Violin (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the violin. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2212: Individual Instruction - Viola (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the viola. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2213: Individual Instruction - Violoncello (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the violoncello. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2214: Individual Instruction - Double Bass (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the double bass. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2215: Individual Instruction - Harp (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the harp. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2216: Individual Instruction - Organ (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the organ. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2217: Individual Instruction - Piano (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the piano. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2218: Individual Instruction -Harpsichord (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the harpsichord. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Fee (refundable)
MUS 2219: Individual Instruction - Voice (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire with the voice. May be repeated for credit up to 99 credits.
Prerequisites: MUS 1260: D or better
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2220: Individual Instruction - Classical Guitar (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the classical guitar. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2221: Individual Instruction - Saxophone (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the saxophone. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2223: Individual Instruction - Jazz Guitar (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the jazz guitar. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2224: Individual Instruction-Jazz Piano (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the jazz piano. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 2225: Individual Instruction-Harpsichord (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the harpsichord. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Equivalents: MUS 4225
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable) ,
Music Instruction Fee Nonmajor (non-refundable)
MUS 2260: The Singer's Art I (3)
Offerings
A study and application of song literature and the principles of artistic performance, with special emphasis on English and Italian diction and repertoire. Basic international phonetic alphabet will be learned. Prerequisite to upper-division credit in voice.
MUS 2261: The Singer's Art II (3)
Offerings
The study and performance of the German and French and song repertoire of the 19th and 20th centuries. Special attention will be given to diction, style, and interpretation. Prerequisite to upper-division credit in voice.
Prerequisites: MUS 2260: D or better
MUS 2301: Gospel Choir (2)
Offerings
A choral ensemble specializing in the preparation, study, and performance of African American Sacred Music. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Equivalents: MUS 4301
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Junior, Senior students are excluded.
MUS 2304: Chamber Singers (1)
Offerings
Small choral ensemble selected from Concert Choir members. Perform literature appropriate for chamber ensemble. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students only.
MUS 2305: Women's Choir (2)
Offerings
A choral ensemble of women. Participates in major choral concerts throughout the year. Occasional performances for chapels, and at selected churches and community organizations as an outreach of the University. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students only.
MUS 2306: Brass Ensemble (1)
Offerings
Brass Ensemble May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students only.
MUS 2307: Percussion Ensemble (1-2)
Offerings
Percussion Ensemble May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students only.
MUS 2308: Woodwind Ensemble (Flute) (1)
Offerings
A flute ensemble. Performances throughout the year on campus and off campus as an outreach of the University. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students only.
MUS 2309: String Quartet (1)
Offerings
String Ensemble May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students only.
MUS 2310: Keyboard Ensemble (1)
Offerings
This course introduces piano ensemble literature for one or two pianos; four, six, and eight hands. Emphasis on collaboration, sight-reading, and stylistic refinement. Students perform in practicums and other concerts on campus. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students only.
MUS 2311: Jazz Lab/Ensemble (2)
Offerings
A class that specializes in the preparation (improvization), study, and performance of music from the jazz idiom. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students only.
MUS 2312: Men's Choir (2)
Offerings
The audition is for the purpose of placing individuals in the appropriate section of the choir. A choral ensemble of men. Participates in major choral concerts throughout the year. Occasional performances for chapels, at the annual service of Lessons and Carols, and at selected churches and community organizations as an outreach of the University. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students only.
MUS 2313: Vocal Jazz Ensemble (2)
Offerings
An organization of vocalists specializing in the preparation, study, and performance of music from the jazz literature. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Equivalents: MUS 4313
Restrictions: Junior, Senior students are excluded.
MUS 2340: Chamber Ensemble (1)
Offerings
Includes chamber music experience of various types-woodwind, brass, string, Javanese gamelan, percussion, worship ensemble and mixed. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Restrictions: Junior, Senior students are excluded.
MUS 2341: Gamelan Ensemble (1)
Offerings
Performance in an Indonesian ensemble of tuned percussion. It includes gongs, metallophones, and drums. No previous music experience required. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Equivalents: MUS 4341
Attributes: WK Arts
MUS 2342: Worship Band (1,2)
Offerings
The SPU Worship Arts Ensemble is a multidisciplinary, collaborative group of vocalists and instrumentalists performing gospel, jazz, hip-hop, indie, rock and other sacred music genres. Audition is required. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Equivalents: MUS 4342
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Junior, Senior students are excluded.
MUS 2350: Concert Choir (2)
Offerings
A choral ensemble of men and women. Participates in major choral concerts throughout the year. Occasional performances for chapels, and at selected churches and community organizations as an outreach of the University. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students only.
MUS 2351: Wind Ensemble (2)
Offerings
As a group of selected wind, brass, and percussion players, this ensemble provides an opportunity for in-depth experience in the performance of wind ensemble and band repertoire. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students only.
MUS 2353: Symphony Orchestra (2)
Offerings
An ensemble of strings with selected woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments, performing works from the extensive orchestral literature. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students only.
MUS 2360: Singing from the Stage (1-2)
Offerings
Practical experience in preparation and performance of scenes from the musical theatre and opera repertoires. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students only.
MUS 2402: History and Appreciation of Jazz (5)
Offerings
This course surveys the major periods in jazz history, from its roots in New Orleans to the present. Emphasises the common elements throughout that history: blues, improvisation, the group negotiation of individual agendas, and the spiritual context of the jazz solo. It also explores how jazz interacts with American history at large. This course is intended as General Education. Music Majors fulfilling their Critical Listening Cultural Reflections credits take MUS 4236 Jazz History for Music Majors.
Equivalents: MUS 4402
Attributes: Ways of Engaging
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students only.
MUS 2501: Brass Techniques (1)
Offerings
Designed for music education majors. Students learn how to teach various brass instruments. Emphasis on demonstration of good tone and diagnosis of student problems in a lab setting.
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
MUS 2502: Percussion Techniques (1)
Offerings
Designed for music education majors. Students learn how to teach percussion instruments.
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only.
MUS 2503: String Techniques (1)
Offerings
Designed for music education majors. Students learn how to teach string instruments. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only.
MUS 2504: Woodwind Techniques (1)
Offerings
Designed for music education majors. Students learn how to teach woodwind instruments. Emphasis on demonstration of good tone and diagnosis of student problems in a lab setting.
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only.
MUS 2505: Jazz Technique (1)
Offerings
A class intended for music education certification that specializes in the preparation, improvisation, study, and performance of music from the jazz idiom. May be repeated for credit 6 times.
Restrictions: Music, Music-INT Majors, Minors, Concentrations only.
MUS 2550: Foundations of Music Education (3)
Offerings
Explores social, historical and philosophical foundations of American music education. Focuses on teaching curricula from ancient times to the present. Addresses legal issues in education including abuse issues. Provides opportunities to apply course content through service learning and field-related experiences. Part of Professional education core classes for music majors.
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Education-INT, Music Therapy, Music Therapy-INT, Music-INT Majors only.
MUS 2560: Introduction to Music Therapy (3)
Offerings
An introduction to the uses of music in various health care, educational and therapeutic applications. An overview of music therapy theory and methods is offered through an integrated approach using lectures, class discussions, readings, journaling, and experiential opportunities. Open to all students interested in the field of music therapy.
MUS 2561: Music Therapy Skills Repertoire (3)
Offerings
Course provides an introduction to the uses of music materials and methods in various clinical applications. Students will develop skills in selecting, adapting and using instruments for special needs.
Prerequisites: MUS 2560: D or better
MUS 2570: Basic Music Technology (2)
Offerings
Students will learn the basic concepts of music notation, audio recording and video recording. Includes basic understanding and use of publishing material through blogs, web sharing, word document and shared storage.
MUS 2604: Soundscape (5)
Offerings
This course explores a wide range of music including vernacular and art music of Western and non-Western cultures. Students gain skills in listening to music from diverse cultures, develop understanding of the influence of cultural and historical context of those types of music, and learn how those traditions can be experienced today in the city of Seattle.
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors are excluded.
MUS 2605: Survey of Popular Music (5)
Offerings
A survey of popular music in America, beginning in the 1950s. This is a listening-based course that examines style, sound, and development. Particular emphasis is placed on the cultural engagement between popular music, and American society. This course is intended as a general education. Music majors fulfilling the Critical Listening/Cultural Reflections requirements take MUS 4237 American Popular Music for Music Majors.
Attributes: WK Arts
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors are excluded.
MUS 2606: Music of Asia (5)
Offerings
Students will explore musical & cultural topics in Asia, including various regions in East Asia (Japan, China Korea), Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar) and South Asia (India, Pakistan). Students will be expected to utilize critical thinking in the arts through listening and analysis of a wide range of genres and styles, including traditional, popular and classic musics. Music will be discussed both structurally and culturally with specific attention to how the music relates to Global contexts.
Attributes: Ways of Engaging
MUS 2654: World Music (3)
Offerings
This course explores the significance of music in different societies. Emphasis is on the music of the Pacific Rim, but may include sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, or the Middle East.
MUS 2655: World Music Laboratory (2)
Offerings
Provides practical, hands-on experience in performing on instruments used in music from the Pacific Rim, sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.
MUS 2930: Music Therapy Practicum I (1)
Offerings
Students will observe the MT-BC, other staff, music therapy interventions, and specific clients. Students will have specific observation tasks, including focus on the music therapy process (Assessment/Treatment Planning/Implementation/Evaluation), ethics, and professional conduct. Students will have opportunities to reflect on their own level of comfort and interest in the different client populations. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Restrictions: Music Therapy Majors only.
Prerequisites: MUS 2560: D or better
AND MUS 2561: D or better
Fees:
Music Therapy Fee (refundable)
MUS 2936: Music Practicum: Production (1)
Offerings
Offered for audio/video/production coverage and management associated with approved musical productions. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Restrictions: Junior, Senior students are excluded.
MUS 3102: Composition (3)
Offerings
Through basic skill-building exercises this course teaches musical composition in accordance with stated aesthetic values. Students move through levels of increasing complexity and self-initiation. May be repeated for credit 2 times.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: (MUS 1111: D or better
OR MUS 1105: D or better)
AND (MUS 2110: D or better
OR MUS 2104: D or better)
AND MUS 3113: D or better
AND MUS 3114: D or better
MUS 3105: Counterpoint (3)
Offerings
Explores principles of 17th and 18th century contrapuntal elements through listening, intensive analysis, research and composition.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: (MUS 1111: D or better
OR MUS 1105: D or better)
MUS 3110: Jazz Theory (3)
Offerings
Course provides students with a solid understanding of the theoretical foundations of jazz harmony. Students will study more advanced scales, modes, harmonic progressions and harmonizations.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: (MUS 1111: D or better
OR MUS 1114: D or better)
MUS 3111: 20th Century Composition Techniques (3)
Offerings
Analytical studies include introductions to non-functional diatonic harmony, basic atonal composition and set theory, and twelve-tone technique.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: (MUS 1111: D or better
OR MUS 1114: D or better)
MUS 3112: Form and Analysis (3)
Offerings
Develops skills in music analysis through study of common structures in Western art music. The emphasis of this course is on critical listening, stylistic and structural analysis.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: (MUS 1111: D or better
OR MUS 1114: D or better)
MUS 3113: Voice Leading (3)
Offerings
The study and analysis of intersecting melodic lines to create musical harmony. Special attention will be given to the principals of Western classical common practice harmony and counterpoint.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: (MUS 1111: D or better
OR MUS 1114: D or better)
MUS 3114: Advanced Chromatic Harmony (3)
Offerings
The study and analysis of intersecting melodic lines to create musical harmony. Special attention will be given to the principals of Western classical common practice harmony and extended tonality through the use of functional chromaticism.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: (MUS 1111: D or better
OR MUS 1114: D or better)
MUS 3200: Songwriting (3)
Offerings
Songwriting is a creative process. Through practical hands-on experience, students will learn how to explore, evaluate and appropriate the critical components and principles for writing songs.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only.
Prerequisites: (MUS 1111: D or better
OR MUS 1105: D or better)
MUS 3201: Sequence and Midi (2)
Offerings
Students will have the opportunity of learning how to use midi devices Virtual instruments and DAWs to create arrangements and compositions that can be realized as recordings. Protools, Kontact Logic and Abelton will be the tools that will be taught.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: MUS 2570: D or better
MUS 3202: Mixing and Mastering (2)
Offerings
Students will learn in depth the tools and skills needed to create final mixes for publishing. Protools, Logic and Digital Performer are the software that will be taught and used to create projects . They will also learn industry standard plugins to achieve a professional mix and master of their projects.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: MUS 2570: D or better
MUS 3203: Recording (2)
Offerings
Students will learn the technical skills needed to capture recorded sound. The DAWs that will be taught are Protools, Logic and Digital Performer. They also will be taught miking technique, equipment setup and acoustics principles.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: MUS 2570: D or better
MUS 3204: Live Sound (2)
Offerings
Students will learn the technical skills needed to create a live mix for performance in different performance venues. They will be taught miking technique, equipment setup and acoustics principles.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: MUS 2570: D or better
MUS 3205: Film Scoring (2)
Offerings
Students will be taught the compositional techniques and technical skills needed to to create music and effects for film and video. The use of DAWs and Finale Music Notation Software will be the main software used and they will experience syncing to film through these tools. They will also learn to record and mix their projects for publishing.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: MUS 2570: D or better
MUS 3300: Instrumental Repertoire (3)
Offerings
An exploration of the standard repertoire tailored to each student's instrument of study. The primary learning objective for this course is to understand the historical development of the student's instrument and repertoire. Due to the individualized nature of this course, much of the activity for this course will include individual research, listening, and library skills.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music Majors, Minors, Concentrations only. Junior, Senior students only.
MUS 3309: Music Technology Applications (1-3)
Offerings
Demonstrates how to enter notes into a computer through a MIDI keyboard, edit the resulting notation using Finale software, and print the results on a laser printer. Typically offered: Summer Quarter. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits.
Equivalents: MUS 5309, EDTC 5309
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Graduate are excluded.
MUS 3401: Music and Worship (2)
Offerings
A study of the philosophical, biblical, and theological relationships of music to worship in the Christian Church.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Ways of Engaging
MUS 3402: The Song of the Church (3)
Offerings
A study of congregational singing including its history, its genre, its criticism, and its effective use in the worship service.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Ways of Engaging
MUS 3501: Elementary Music Education (3)
Offerings
This class covers basic approaches to teaching music in the elementary classroom for the regular classroom teacher. It focuses on music as a content area and music as it relates to arts in basic education. Elementary education certification students may take MUS 3501 toward General Education Arts and Humanitites A credit.
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
MUS 3502: Music in Special Education (3)
Offerings
This course centers on methods and materials for using music and related arts with children who have special needs. Students will observe on-site classes with music specialists in the Seattle area. This course is designed for special education, music education and music therapy students.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.
MUS 3503: General Music Methods and Materials (3)
Offerings
A survey of methods for instruction in P-12 general music programs.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Integrated Studies, Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Prerequisites: MUS 2550: D or better
MUS 3504: Choral Music Methods and Materials (3)
Offerings
A survey of the teaching methods, rehearsal techniques, and choral organization from the elementary school chorus through the adult choir. Emphasis is on development of diagnostic rehearsal skills through special class projects and survival skills for the beginning choral director.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
Prerequisites: MUS 2550: D or better
MUS 3505: Instrumental Music Methods and Materials (3)
Offerings
A survey of the instrumental music program, grades 5-12. Emphasis is on examination of appropriate teaching materials, teaching methods for various program levels, program planning and development, and evaluation of learner progress. Experience in planning and presenting model learning experiences in instrumental music is provided.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
Prerequisites: MUS 2550: D or better
MUS 3506: Piano Pedagogy (3)
Offerings
Emphasis is upon developing strategies and a philosophy of piano teaching at the primary to intermediate levels. Includes an examination of ideas and theories about learning and teaching, observation of teaching, the study of teaching strategies and literature, student teaching, and use of music technology. Includes supervised teaching. Typically offered: Alternate Years.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
MUS 3510: Music Pedagogy (3)
Offerings
Students will explore pedagogical theories, techniques, and repertoire for their instrument as well as apply those techniques as student teachers. May be repeated for credit 3 times.
Attributes: Upper-Division
MUS 3607: Advanced Music Sequencing (2-4)
Offerings
Students will become proficient at creating, organizing, and manipulating virtual instruments for pop, film, and game composition. Logic, Reason and Finale music notation tools will be used. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: MUS 2570: D or better
MUS 3608: Advanced Music Notation (3)
Offerings
Students will become proficient at music notation to the level of publisher-ready documents through the use of FINALE notation software. May be repeated for credit 2 times.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: MUS 2570: D or better
Fees:
Music Fee (refundable)
MUS 3609: Advanced Music Technology (3)
Offerings
Students will become proficient with the music technology used for recording with Digital Audio Work Stations Protools, Logic, and the hardware used in recording studios and location sessions. Extra Fee. May be repeated for credit 3 times.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only.
Prerequisites: MUS 3607: D or better
OR MUS 3608: D or better
Fees:
Music Fee (refundable)
MUS 3712: Choral Conducting (2)
Offerings
A course designed to develop advanced choral conducting skill and techniques.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Prerequisites: (MUS 1111: D or better
OR MUS 1105: D or better)
AND (MUS 1114: D or better
OR MUS 1108: D or better)
MUS 3713: Instrumental Conducting (2)
Offerings
A course designed to teach elementary score reading, baton techniques, instrumentation, and conducting with an instrumental emphasis. Typically offered: Alternate Years.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Prerequisites: (MUS 1111: D or better
OR MUS 1105: D or better)
AND (MUS 1114: D or better
OR MUS 1108: D or better)
MUS 3931: Music Therapy Practicum II (1-3)
Offerings
Students develop their clinical skills with the guidance of the MT-BC, and will become increasingly responsible for planning and implementation of sessions. During this year, foci will be: leadership styles, skill development, dual relationships, and further understanding of the music therapy process. May be repeated for credit up to 99 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music Therapy Majors only.
Prerequisites: MUS 2930: D or better
MUS 4101: Instrumentation and Orchestration (3)
Offerings
A study of the history, technical limitations, and use of orchestral instruments. Practical experience in arranging for various combinations of instruments is provided. Typically offered: Alternate Years.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Prerequisites: (MUS 1111: D or better
OR MUS 1105: D or better)
AND MUS 3113: D or better
AND MUS 3114: D or better
MUS 4103: Arranging (3)
Offerings
A study of the history, fundamentals, and technical limitations of orchestral instruments and voices. Practical experience in both choral and instrumental arranging is provided.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Prerequisites: (MUS 1111: D or better
OR MUS 1105: D or better)
AND MUS 3113: D or better
AND MUS 3114: D or better
MUS 4201: Individual Instruction - Flute (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the flute. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4202: Individual Instruction - Oboe (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the oboe. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4203: Individual Instruction - Clarinet (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the clarinet. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4204: Individual Instruction - Bassoon (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the bassoon. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4205: Individual Instruction - Trumpet (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the trumpet. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4206: Individual Instruction - Horn (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the horn. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4207: Individual Instruction - Trombone (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the trombone. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4208: Individual Instruction - Euphonium (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the euphonium. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4209: Individual Instruction - Tuba (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the tuba. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4210: Individual Instruction - Percussion (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on percussion instruments. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4211: Individual Instruction - Violin (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the violin. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4212: Individual Instruction - Viola (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the viola. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4213: Individual Instruction - Violincello (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the violoncello. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4214: Individual Instruction - Double Bass (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the double bass. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4215: Individual Instruction - Harp (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the harp. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4216: Individual Instruction - Organ (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the organ. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4217: Individual Instruction - Piano (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the piano. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4218: Individual Instruction-Harpsichord (1-3)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the harpsichord. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: College of Arts and Sciences only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Fee (refundable)
MUS 4219: Individual Instruction - Voice (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire with the voice. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Prerequisites: MUS 2260: D or better
AND MUS 2261: D or better
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4220: Individual Instruction - Classical Guitar (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the classical guitar. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4221: Individual Instruction - Saxophone (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the saxophone. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4223: Individual Instruction - Jazz Guitar (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the jazz guitar. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4224: Individual Instruction-Jazz Piano (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the jazz piano. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4225: Individual Instruction-Harpsichord (1-2)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in private lessons and practice a high level of repertoire on the harpsichord. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Equivalents: MUS 2225
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only.
Fees:
Music Instruction Fee Major (non-refundable)
MUS 4226: Individual Instruction - Composition (1-2)
Offerings
Extra Fee. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only.
MUS 4230: Music of the Renaissance and Baroque (3)
Offerings
A survey of the development of Western classical music from the early medieval period through the Baroque era.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: MUS 1800: D or better
MUS 4231: Music of the Classical and Romantic (3)
Offerings
A survey of the development of Western art music from the Classical period through the Romantic era.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: MUS 1800: D or better
MUS 4232: Music of the 20th Century (3)
Offerings
An in-depth look at European and American classical music during the 20th century.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: MUS 1800: D or better
MUS 4233: Music of Black America (3)
Offerings
This course will serve as an introductory survey of African American music through the lens of philosophical, historical, musical analysis performance practice, and Christian theological inquiries. It is a reading and listening intensive course that involves a combination of group and independent learning and library research.
Attributes: Cultural Understand&Engagement, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: MUS 1800: D or better
AND (UFDN 3001: D or better
OR UFDN 2000: D or better)
AND UFDN 3100: D or better
MUS 4234: Music of the Spice Route (3)
Offerings
An ethnomusicology class in which students study diverse music genres in cultural and historical context of Spice Route locations. Students participate in local field work and explore contemporary issues in ethnomusicology.
Attributes: Cultural Understand&Engagement, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: MUS 1800: D or better
MUS 4235: Music of the Pacific Rim (3)
Offerings
An ethnomusicology class in which students study diverse music genres in cultural and historical context of Pacific Rim locations. Students participate in local field work and explore contemporary issues in ethnomusicology.
Attributes: Cultural Understand&Engagement, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: MUS 1800: D or better
MUS 4236: Jazz History for Music Majors (3)
Offerings
A survey of the major periods in jazz history, from its roots in New Orleans to the present for Music Majors. Emphasizes the common elements throughout that history: blues, improvisation, the group negotiation of individual agendas, and the spiritual context of the jazz solo. It also explores how jazz interacts with American history at large. May be repeated for credit 2 times.
Attributes: Cultural Understand&Engagement, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions: Music Majors only.
Prerequisites: MUS 1800: D or better
MUS 4237: American Popular Music for Music Majors (3)
Offerings
A survey of popular music in America for Music Majors. This is a listening-based course that examines style, sound, and development. Particular emphasis is placed on the cultural engagement between popular music and American society.
Attributes: Cultural Understand&Engagement, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: MUS 1800: D or better
MUS 4238: Psychology of Music (3)
Offerings
This course provides an overview of topics that examine the acquisition of musical skills from the perspective of a listener, performer, educator and consumer. Music psychology research relevant to the development of musical abilities, music perception and cognition, learning, emotion and meaning, performance, performance anxiety, and other musical behaviors will be explored.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions: Music, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4261: Sacred Vocal Repertoire (3)
Offerings
A study of some of the great sacred solo vocal repertoire. Special attention will be given to solo cantata and oratorio literature, and appropriate performance practice.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Prerequisites: MUS 1260: D or better
AND MUS 2219: D or better
MUS 4262: Vocal Pedagogy and Techniques (3)
Offerings
This course is designed to explore and understand the nature of the singing voice and methods of vocal instruction.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.
Prerequisites: MUS 1260: D or better
AND MUS 2219: D or better
MUS 4301: Gospel Choir (2)
Offerings
A choral ensemble specializing in the preparation, study, and performance of Gospel music. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Equivalents: MUS 2301
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4304: Chamber Singers (1)
Offerings
Small choral ensemble selected from Concert Choir members. Perform literature appropriate for chamber ensemble. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4305: Women's Choir (2)
Offerings
A choral ensemble of women. Participates in major choral concerts throughout the year. Occasional performances for chapels, at the annual Lessons and Carols, and at selected churches and community organizations as an outreach of the University. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4306: Brass Ensemble (1)
Offerings
Brass Ensemble May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4307: Percussion Ensemble (1-2)
Offerings
Percussion Ensemble May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4308: Woodwind Ensemble (Flute) (1)
Offerings
A flute ensemble. Performances throughout the year on campus and off campus as an outreach of the University. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4309: String Quartet (1)
Offerings
String Ensemble May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4310: Keyboard Ensemble (1)
Offerings
This course introduces piano ensemble literature for one or two pianos; four, six, and eight hands. Emphasis on collaboration, sight-reading, and stylistic refinement. Students perform in practicums and other concerts on campus. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4311: Jazz Lab/Ensemble (2)
Offerings
A class that specializes in the preparation (improvization), study, and performance of music from the jazz idiom. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4312: Men's Choir (2)
Offerings
The audition is for the purpose of placing individuals in the appropriate section of the choir. A choral ensemble of men. Participates in major choral concerts throughout the year. Occasional performances for chapels, at the annual service of Lessons and Carols, and at selected churches and community organizations as an outreach of the University. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4313: Vocal Jazz Ensemble (2)
Offerings
An organization of vocalists specializing in the preparation, study, and performance of music from the jazz literature. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Equivalents: MUS 2313
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4340: Chamber Ensemble (1)
Offerings
Includes chamber music experience of various types-woodwind, brass, string, Javanese gamelan, percussion, and mixed. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4341: Gamelan Ensemble (1)
Offerings
Performance in an Indonesian ensemble of tuned percussion. It includes gongs, metallophones, and drums. No previous music experience required. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Equivalents: MUS 2341
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
MUS 4342: Worship Band (1,2)
Offerings
The SPU Worship Arts Ensemble is a multidisciplinary, collaborative group of vocalists and instrumentalists performing gospel, jazz, hip-hop, indie, rock and other sacred music genres. Audition is required. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Equivalents: MUS 2342
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4350: Concert Choir (2)
Offerings
A choral ensemble of men and women. Participates in major choral concerts throughout the year. Occasional performances for chapels, at the annual service of Lessons and Carols, and at selected churches and community organizations as an outreach of the University. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4351: Wind Ensemble (2)
Offerings
As a group of selected win, brass, and percussion players, this ensemble provides an opportunity for in-depth experience in the performance of wind ensemble and band repertoire. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4353: Symphony Orchestra (2)
Offerings
An ensemble of strings with selected woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments, performing works from the extensive orchestral literature. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4360: Singing from the Stage (1-2)
Offerings
Practical experience in preparation and performance of scenes from the musical theatre and opera repertoires. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division, WK Arts
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4402: History and Appreciation of Jazz (5)
Offerings
This course surveys the major periods in jazz history, from its roots in New Orleans to the present, with a special section on Seattle jazz. It also emphasizes the common elements throughout that history-blues, improvisation, the group negotiation of individual agendas, and the spiritual context of the jazz solo. This course is intended as General Education. Music Majors fulfilling their Critical Listening Cultural Reflections credits take MUS 4236 Jazz History for Music Majors.
Equivalents: MUS 2402
Attributes: Upper-Division, Ways of Engaging, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions: Junior, Post-Baccalaureate, Senior students only.
MUS 4501: Learning Assistant in Aural Skills Pedagogy (1-2)
Offerings
This course provides preparatory instruction for teaching Aural Skills. Under supervision, students will be directly responsible for the teaching, mentorship, learning, and assessment of a small group of three-four students. May be repeated for credit up to 12 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music-INT Majors only.
Prerequisites: MUS 1050: C or better
AND MUS 1113: C or better
AND MUS 1114: C or better
MUS 4777: Theology of Music (3)
Offerings
What does music communicate? This course will explore the theological implications of using music in both liturgical and non-liturgical settings. Furthermore, this course will examine the key theological, mystical and philosophical notions of music that are of essential significance in relation to the history of Christian music from ancient to modern.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music-INT Majors, Minors, Concentrations only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Prerequisites: MUS 1800: D or better
MUS 4802: Music Therapy in Mental Health (3)
Offerings
This course investigates theory, research and clinical skills related to the use of music therapy in mental health care. Adult development and the formation and maintenance of self-identity will be explored from a clinical perspective together with issues concerning wellness and palliative care. The course also addresses the relationship between developmental/psychological theories and music therapy practice.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions: Music Therapy Majors only.
MUS 4803: Music and Medicine (3)
Offerings
Examines literature and music therapy application in hospitals, surgery, and palliative care. Topics include, but are not limited to, cognitive-behavioral impairment, physical rehabilitation, anxiety, and pain management. Guest music therapists currently working in medical fields will be presented during the course.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions: Music Therapy Majors only.
MUS 4897: Project Capstone (1)
Offerings
This course involves an integrative approach to advanced musicianship. It will assist the student in articulating and synthesizing their chosen senior project within a larger spiritual, social, and artistic context. May be repeated for credit 2 times.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions: Music Majors only. Junior, Senior students only.
MUS 4898: Current Issues in Music Therapy (1)
Offerings
This course serves as the senior year capstone requirement for SPU, as well as preparation for the internship as required by AMTA. Students examine current issues related to the field of music therapy. Classes focus on discussion readings, and personal reflections; Individualized meetings with faculty assist students in internship placement.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music Therapy Majors only.
MUS 4899: Music, The Musician and Religious Experience (3)
Offerings
This capstone course, along with MUS 4654 and 4655, involves an integrative approach to advanced musicianship. The process includes reading, writing, listening, analysis, composition, improvisation, counterpoint, and computer notation. The in-depth study of great composers such as Bach, Mozart, Faure, Coltrane, Marsalis, Ellington, and Adams provides the student the opportunity to reflect on the integration of his or her discipline and faith, larger liberal arts experience, and sense of vocation. Counts toward the context studies requirement.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
Prerequisites: (MUS 2112: D or better
OR MUS 2106: D or better)
AND (MUS 2114: D or better
OR MUS 2108: D or better)
AND (MUS 3610: D or better
OR MUS 2601: D or better)
AND (MUS 3611: D or better
OR MUS 2602: D or better)
AND (MUS 3612: D or better
OR MUS 2603: D or better)
MUS 4900: Independent Study (1-5)
Offerings
Student works independently with a faculty member on a mutually agreed upon topic. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
MUS 4910: Vocational Seminar (1)
Offerings
Students will explore specific vocational skills that address the needs of the 21st Century professional musician. Topic areas will rotate each quarter. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music-INT Majors, Minors, Concentrations only.
MUS 4920: Directed Readings in Music Education (1-5)
Offerings
Independent study in music education. May be repeated for credit up to 9 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4921: Directed Readings in Music History (1-5)
Offerings
Independent study in music history. May be repeated for credit up to 9 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4922: Directed Readings in the Psychology of Music (1-5)
Offerings
Dir Rdngs:Psychology of Music
Attributes: Upper-Division
MUS 4930: Practicum (1-5)
Offerings
Practicum
Attributes: Upper-Division
MUS 4931: Music Therapy Practicum III (1-3)
Offerings
Foci this year will be: Planning and running an entire music therapy session, skill development, clinical issues of transference and countertransference, group dynamics, internship preparation, professional development, research and presentation. May be repeated for credit up to 99 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music Therapy Majors only.
Prerequisites: MUS 3931: D or better
MUS 4936: Music Practicum:Production (1)
Offerings
Offered for audio/video/production coverage and management associated with approved musical productions. May be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4941: Choral Conducting Internship (1-5)
Offerings
An opportunity for qualified choral conducting students to gain additional proficiency and experience while working with an advanced ensemble. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4942: Instrumental Conducting Internship (1-5)
Offerings
An opportunity for qualified instrumental conducting students to gain additional proficiency and experience while working with an advanced ensemble. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4943: Music Internship (1-5)
Offerings
An opportunity for music students to gain additional proficiency and experience in an approved project of the student's own design. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4944: Music Therapy Internship (1-5)
Offerings
A minimum of 1020 hours of supervised clinical experience in music therapy at an AMTA national roster internship site. The goal of the internship is to provide clinical training and experience as necessary for success in the practice of music therapy and required for eligibility to take the national examination administered by the Certification Board for Music Therapy. The student will need to have completed all of the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy. The student is required to demonstrate professional level competence in music therapy as defined by AMTA professional competencies. May be repeated for credit 2 times.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music Therapy Majors only.
MUS 4950: Special Topics in Music (1-5)
Offerings
Topic and credits to be announced in Time Schedule when offered. Topics are offered usually only once and only upon evidence of significant student interest. Topics might include the music of a specific composer, time, or culture; the pedagogy of a particular teacher or methodology; or techniques of a certain approach to performance. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Music, Music Education, Music Therapy Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4960: Special Projects in Music (1-5)
Offerings
Special Projects in Music May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
MUS 4961: Music Composition Senior Project (1-3)
Offerings
Based upon the composer's musical interest and trajectory, the student will produce a Senior Project in one of the various forms: present a composition recital, produce a sound recording, conduct research based upon contextualized 21st century compositional processes, or premiere a large work for ensemble (i.e. orchestra, wind symphony, chamber ensemble, choir).
Attributes: Upper-Division