MUSI 1020. Appreciation of Music. 3 cr. hrs.

An introductory course designed for the non-music major who wishes to develop musical perception through the development of more acute listening techniques, and structured to emphasize elements of musical style and their development in an historical context.

MUSI 1100. University Chorus. 0-1 cr. hrs.

The University Chorus meets twice weekly and presents at least two major performances per term. The choir is comprised of three major components offering a singing opportunity to ALL interested singers. Literature encompassing a large variety of styles and genres is performed. Placement interviews are held the first three days of each new term. New singers to the program are asked to be registered in either the 0 credit or 1 credit section prior to their placement interview. Returning singers are not required to do an additional placement interview and are asked to be registered in either the 0 or 1 credit section prior to the first rehearsal. Rehearsals begin the first Thursday of each term. 0 credit will be SNC/UNC grade assessment; 1 credit will be graded on A-F scale.

MUSI 1120. Liturgical Choir. 0-1 cr. hrs.

Choir members concentrate on Liturgical music in rehearsals and concert performances. 0 credit will be SNC/UNC grade assessment; 1 credit will be graded on A-F scale. Prereq: Cons. of Instr.

MUSI 1140. Chamber Choir. 0 cr. hrs.

Chamber Choir is an auditioned choir of women who meet twice weekly. The choir performs regularly with other ensembles on campus and does at least two performances per term. The choir performs a large variety of styles and genres. Auditions are held during the first three days of the fall and spring term. SNC/UNC grade assessment.

MUSI 1160. Gospel Choir. 0-1 cr. hrs.

Open to all students who qualify through audition held during fall registration week. Audition. 0 credit will be SNC/UNC grade assessment; 1 credit will be graded on A-F scale.

MUSI 1200. Symphonic Band. 0-1 cr. hrs.

Open to all students interested in continuing their musical pursuits. All symphonic band instrumentation and skill levels are welcome. Pep band members will be recruited from the symphonic band. Performances will include all home basketball games (for pep band) and at least one formal concert each term (for symphonic band). Literature for symphonic band will be selected from all periods of music history while pep band literature will include appropriate high energy arrangements representing all areas of pop, rock and jazz. There are also possibilities of organizing ensembles for more playing experience, depending on interest and time. Some university owned instruments are available. Annual fall audition is held for chair placement only. No one is denied admission. 0 credit will be SNC/UNC grade assessment; 1 credit will be graded.

MUSI 1210. Wind Ensemble. 0-1 cr. hrs.

The Wind Ensemble is Marquette's advanced wind and percussion group. The wind ensemble performs high-level wind and band music from all historical eras at high level of musicianship and artistry. The wind ensemble performs two concerts per semester. 0 credit will ber SNC/UNC grade assesment; 1 credit will be graded on an A-F scale. Prereq: An audition for placement within the wind ensemble is required.

MUSI 1220. Jazz Ensemble. 0-1 cr. hrs.

Open to all interested students. Literature to include hits from the big band swing era through current jazz standards. Performances include at least one formal concert per term. 0 credit will be SNC/UNC grade assessment; 1 credit will be graded on A-F scale.

MUSI 1300. Symphony Orchestra. 0-1 cr. hrs.

Open to all students, faculty, and alumni interested in continuing their music pursuits. All orchestra instrumentation and skill levels are welcome. Literature will be selected from all periods of music history. Performance will include at least one formal concert per term. Some university owned instruments are available. 0 credit will be SNC/UNC grade assessment; 1 credit will be graded.

MUSI 1610. Carillon Discovery: An Introduction. 3 cr. hrs.

In this introduction to the world of carillon, students explore the history, musical characteristics, bell foundries and carillons worldwide through readings, recordings, the internet and visits to the university carillon. This discovery is designed for a greater appreciation of the carillon for both musicians and non-musicians.

MUSI 2410. Music History. 3 cr. hrs.

Survey of the growth and development of Western Art Music from antiquity to the present time. Includes discussion of Medieval and Renaissance music, the Baroque Classical and Romantic periods, twentieth century and twenty-first century music. Prereq: MUSI 2500 and MUSI 3500.

MUSI 2420. History of the Musical in America. 3 cr. hrs.

Origins and development of the musical theatre in America from its early beginnings before The Black Crook (1866) to the production of the current Broadway season. Credit may be applied towards a Film minor.

MUSI 2440. History of Jazz. 3 cr. hrs.

Traces the colorful history of Americas unique contribution to music, jazz, from its roots in African and European music of the nineteenth century to the fully-developed and many-faceted art form it is today. Many recorded musical examples and first-hand interviews highlight the lectures.

MUSI 2460. Wind Band History and Analysis. 3 cr. hrs.

History of the wind band in America from the American Revolution to modern times. Deals with early influences on the band as well as with those individuals who popularize this medium of performance. Included will be structural analysis of pieces written specifically for the wind band. Prereq: MUSI 1200; or cons. of instr.

MUSI 2500. Music Theory 1. 3 cr. hrs.

An introductory course designed for the non-music major who wishes to learn the fundamentals of musical notation, scale construction, intervals, chords, the writing of elementary harmonic progression, and basic techniques of traditional harmony.

MUSI 2610. Music Technology. 3 cr. hrs.

Technological applications in the music industry. Finale, Sibelius, Performer, Pro Tools, and Pyware computer applications. Includes ausi mixing, recording and sampling, video applications and editing. Prereq: MUSI 2500.

MUSI 2910. The Business of Music. 3 cr. hrs.

Comprehensive overview of the practical aspects of the music industry. Marketing, production and distribution, resume preparation, economics of the music business and issues of taxation.

MUSI 3500. Music Theory 2. 3 cr. hrs.

Study of more advanced concepts of music theory, including modulation, chromaticism, altered chords, modal mixture, atonality, 12-tone composition, and other modernistic compositional techniques. Prereq: MUSI 2500.

MUSI 3610. Conducting. 3 cr. hrs.

Class instruction in the basic skills of the art of conducting. Covers the manual technique of conducting, including patterns, style, fermatas, accents and expressive techniques. Includes concepts of score study interpretation, and leadership. Prereq: MUSI 2410.

MUSI 4953. Seminar in Music. 1-3 cr. hr.

Specific subjects of seminars to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Variable topics.

MUSI 4995. Independent Study in Music. 1-3 cr. hr.

Prereq: Cons. of dept. ch.

MUSI 4999. Senior Thesis. 1-3 cr. hr.

The application of rigorous methodology in developing and writing a thesis under the direction of an adviser. Prereq: Cons. of dept. ch.