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MHL145: American Jazz and Popular Music – 3 credits

The study of cultural and social contributions to the evolution of American jazz and popular music from the mid-1800's to present. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

MTC203: Jazz Composition – 3 credits

Composition and analysis of standard song forms as well as other standard compositional practices and forms idiomatic to jazz. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC155, or MUP165, or permission of Instructor.

MUP102CC: Private Instruction: Contrabass – 2 credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP102CC may be repeated for credit.

MUP102CF: Private Instruction: Popular Music Bass Guitar – 2 credits

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music.
Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP102CF may be repeated for credit.

MUP152CC: Private Instruction: Contrabass – 2 credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Note: MUP152CC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102CC.

MUP158: Popular Music Ensemble – 1 credit

Emphasizes instrumental and vocal techniques and the preparation of all styles of rock band literature. Introduces music business. Requires participation in public and private performances throughout the semester. Prerequisites: None. Auditions may be required. Note: MUP158 may be repeated for a total of four (4) credits.

MUP163: Jazz Ensemble – 1 credit

Practical and performance experience in various jazz styles. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP163 may be repeated for credit. Open to all students on the basis of auditions. Auditions may be required.

MUP164: Jazz Improvisation I – 2 credits

Theoretical and performance skills in many styles of jazz improvisation. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP164 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.

MUP165: Jazz Improvisation II – 2 credits

Intermediate theoretical and performance skills in many styles of jazz improvisation. Note: MUP165 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP164 or permission of Instructor.

MUP183: Jazz Combo – 1 credit

Jazz Combo participation provides an opportunity for students to develop improvisational skills in a variety of styles from historical and contemporary jazz practice, while offering a creative outlet for composers and arrangers.
Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP183 may be repeated for credit.

MUP202CC: Private Instruction: Contrabass – 2 credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Note: MUP202CC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152CC.

MUP202CF: Private Instruction: Popular Music Bass Guitar – 2 credits

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music. Note: MUP202CF may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152CF.

MUP252CC: Private Instruction: Contrabass – 2 credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Note: MUP252CC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202CC.

MUP252CF: Private Instruction: Popular Music Bass Guitar – 2 credits

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music. Note: MUP252CF may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202CF.