Courses numbered 0 to 99 are developmental and credits may not be used to satisfy degree requirements. Courses numbered 1000 to 1099, freshman; 2000 to 2099, sophomore; 3000 to 3099, junior; 4000 to 4099, senior; 5000 to 5099, graduate; 6000 to 7099, graduate courses beyond the master’s level. Where indicated, certain 4000-level courses are accepted for graduate credit.
The number after each course title indicates the semester hours credit. CR(credit) or NC (no credit) after a course title indicates a pass/fail course with no semester hours credit.
An abbreviation following a course description indicates the semester or summer term the course will normally be offered: F-fall semester; Sp-spring semester; Sum-entire summer session; Sum I - first summer term; Sum II - second summer term. The word “even” or “odd” follows the description of a course which is offered only in alternate years.
Students may not enroll in more than one section of the same course specified in the University catalog without approval of the Registrar. Students who register for more than one section of the same course may be arbitrarily dropped from one of the sections without notice.
Class pre-requisites must be completed as prescribed by the most current catalog, regardless of the catalog or curriculum in effect for any student. Students who do not meet course qualifications or who have not completed pre-requisites for a course may be arbitrarily dropped without notice.
The courses that are listed in this catalog may be offered for credit in a variety of formats, including electronically mediated teaching.
A course designed to introduce the basic principles and techniques of private piano teaching; survey and evaluation of elementary teaching materials and teaching philosophies.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
Investigative study of special problems by students with particular needs in music.
May be repeated.Prerequisite(s): approval of the Coordinator of the Division of Music. May serve as a substitute for enrollment in a required major ensemble. (Formerly MUSC 402A)
Music and Music Education majors must take for zero credit.
May be repeated.Prerequisite(s): approval of the director. Meets ensemble requirements for music majors whose major applied area is in a string instrument. Music and Music Education majors must take for zero credit.
May be repeated.Prerequisite(s): approval of the Director of Wind Ensemble. Meets ensemble requirements for majors in brass, wind and percussion majors in the spring semester. Music and Music Education majors must take for zero credit.
May be repeated.Prerequisite(s): approval of the director. Meets ensemble requirements for majors in brass, wind and percussion majors the spring semester. Music and Music Education majors must take for zero credit.
May be repeated.Prerequisite(s): approval of the director. Meets ensemble requirements for students whose major applied area is voice. Music and Music Education majors must take for zero credit.
The study and performance of chamber music for various combinations of instruments.
May be repeated.Prerequisite(s): approval of the director. Music majors must enroll for zero credit, except for students pursuing a concentration in Instrumental Performance, who are required to apply four credits of MUSC 4034 to their degree.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the prior course at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and/or an audition.
MUSC 4061 - Keyboard Harmony and Creative Musicianship for the Piano Teacher
1 cr., Maximum - 2 cr.
A functional approach to keyboard skills for piano instructors. A combination of lab and lecture to include harmonization, chord voicing, transposition, modulation, improvisation, sight reading, and score reading. Development of proficiency in these skills, as well as an understanding of how they can be taught at different levels.
Upper level course designed for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Topics include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres from the late 16th century until the middle of the 18th century. Composers and their works are situated within a larger cultural and historical context. Emphasis is placed on aural identification and written analysis of representative works. A research paper and accompanying assignments form a significant portion of the course grade. Students will be introduced to electronic resources for music research.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 4092 or approval of the Coordinator of Division of Music. F, odd
Advanced concepts in contrapuntal styles with an emphasis on the 18th century counterpoint practices. Analytical techniques and composition are included and culminate in the composition of a four-voice fugue.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3066 with a grade of “C” or better.
Compositions in one or more movements for various solo instruments, vocal and instrumental ensembles and full orchestra. Students enrolled will serve as supervised tutors for 1070, 1071, and 1072.
Scoring for woodwind, brass and percussion instruments and for full band. Transcribing from piano, organ and orchestral literature. Scoring for the marching band.
The first of a two-course sequence covering the major eras of Western music. Topics include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres from approximately 1750 until the present, as well as the influence of other cultures on Western music. Composers and their works are situated within a larger cultural and historical context. Emphasis is placed on aural identification and written analysis of representative works from a variety of time periods. A research paper and accompanying assignments form a significant portion of the course grade. Students will be introduced to electronic resources for music research. For music majors, open to others by approval of the Director of the School of Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1093. Required course for all B.M. majors, regardless of concentration.
The second of a two-course sequence covering the major eras of Western music. Topics include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres from Classical Antiquity until approximately 1750 as well as the influence of other cultures on Western music. Composers and their works are situated within a larger cultural and historical context. Emphasis is placed on aural identification and written analysis of representative works from a variety of time periods. A research paper and accompanying assignments form a significant portion of the course grade. Students will be introduced to electronic resources for music research. For music majors, open to others by approval of the Director of the School of Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1093. Required course for all B.M. majors, regardless of concentration.
Upper level course designed for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Topics include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres of the 19th century, as well as the influence of other cultures on this repertoire. Composers and their works are situated within a larger cultural and historical context. Emphasis is placed on aural identification and written analysis of representative works. A research paper and accompanying assignments form a significant portion of the course grade. Students will be introduced to electronic resources for music research.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 4092 or approval of the head of Division of Music. F, even
Upper level course designed for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Topics include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres of the 20th century, as well as the influence of other cultures on this repertoire. Composers and their works are situated within a larger cultural and historical context. Emphasis is placed on aural identification and written analysis of representative works. A research paper and accompanying assignments form a significant portion of the course grade. Students will be introduced to electronic resources for music research.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 4092 or approval of the head of the Division of Music. Sp, odd