MUS - Music

Required attendance at recitals and music convocations.

Course examines aspects of American popular music, as well as the influence of other American styles and European influences on the given subject. One general area per term is studied and topics may include The Swing Era, Music of the 1960's, The Jazz Age, American Music Theatre, and others. No prerequisite required, but basic musical terminology is helpful.

Introduction to the history of jazz from its development in America at the turn of the 20th century through the present. Emphasis on recognition of styles, prominent innovators and development of listening skills important for all forms of music.

Broad overview of the history and materials of Western music from the middle ages to the present.  Introduction to the major eras, styles, genres, and representative composers and works, including an introduction to the skills of reading written music and actively listening to recorded and live performance.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression.  Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week.  A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week.  Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required.  Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson provides the student a private one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Drum line is open to any University student who plays a percussion instrument, or would like to learn to play drums. The drum line performs at all home football games, selected home basketball games, and off-campus events as selected by the director.

The premier large choral ensemble, Concert Choir is the major touring ensemble of the Music Department's choral division. It performs once or twice each semester in campus concerts, for official University events, and frequently appears in area churches. Membership is open by audition to University students who have previous choral experience and display fundamental vocal performance and musical reading skills. Concert Choir performs repertoire from the history of all choral traditions.

Membership is open to any university student who can display fundamental performance skills and musical proficiency on an orchestral string, brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument. The orchestra performs concerts on and off campus during the fall and spring semesters and is open to all university students through audition.

Membership is open to any university student who can display fundamental performance skills and musical proficiency on trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drum kit, bass guitar or guitar. The jazz ensemble performs concerts on and off campus during the fall and spring semesters and is open to all university students through audition.

An auditioned ensemble open to any University student.  Jazz Combo specializes in the development of instrumental performance techniques, with specific emphasis on music reading skills, jazz improvisation, and familiarity with all standard repertory and major recording artists.  Performances are required.

Select group of 12-16 voices, Jazz Singers is open by audition only to sophomore, junior, and senior members of Concert Choir. The ensemble specializes in the performance of standard and contemporary jazz repertoire. Performances are on-campus concerts and by invitation for off-campus events.

The Ottawa University Drum Line is the percussion ensemble at Ottawa University. The line consists of OU music majors, non-music majors, and community members joining together to perform the demanding repertoire for both pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments. Original repertory form in the style of contemporary marching band and drum corps drum lines is performed. Traditional and contemporary percussion ensemble repertory is also prepared for public performance and provides learning and performance experiences. Participation in the OU University Drum Line is by audition and invitation.

Membership is open to any university student who can display fundamental performance skills and musical proficiency on an instrument used in the band. During the fall semester, the band performs in the stands at all home football games, selected home varsity basketball games, and other performances. The drum line is selected by audition from students enrolled in the band. The band performs concerts on and off campus during the spring semester and is open to all university students though audition.

Non-auditioned band for brass, woodwind, and percussion players who perform at campus events as required.

An examination of the diverse activities and components involved in the music industry, particularly those concerned with the development of professional musicians, generating and fulfilling the needs of an audience, and creation of services and products.  An overview of the music marketplace, song-writing, publishing, copyright, business affairs, artist management, producing, merchandising, record production, concert production, and arts administration.  Emphasis placed on business start-up and career development. 

A preparatory course for jazz educators.  Designed to give students the skills and knowledge needed to direct and manage jazz ensembles.  Topics include: conducting and rehearsal techniques, stylistic considerations, selection of music and equipment, use of P.A., concert programming and promotion, location of resources.

Investigates principles of voice leading, root position part-writing, harmonic progressions, and triads in first and second inversions. Includes initial procedures of formal analysis through study of rhythm, melody, phrase and phrase groupings. Sight-singing and aural dictation skills furthered in class.

Pursues further understanding of voice leading and part-time writing principles with use of cadences, non-chord tones, and diatonic seventh chords.  Sight-singing and aural dictation skills further in class.  Prerequisite:  MUS 25324 Music Theory and Aural Skills I or permission of instructor.

A performance course of the study of jazz standard tunes into component parts.  Students will master these performance components and then reconnect them into a complete improvisation of the formal structure.  Emphasis on learning assigned repertoire in all keys with the analysis and memorization of jazz solo transcriptions.

An examination of subject areas from different historical periods in which the idea of variation is perceived in the fine arts, with an emphasis on visual arts, music and dance. Also explored is the concept of improvisation as variation as found in painting, music and film, as well as an examination of common themes with their various interpretations. Cross-listed with LAS 30003.

Course for students seeking Pre-K -12 teacher licensure in instrumental music with a focus on basic performance skills on trumpet, horn, trombone, and euphonium.  Methods and materials for teaching from beginning through advanced students will be examined along with pedagogical approaches to teaching woodwind instrument performance.  Prerequisite:  MUS 25325 Music Theory and Aural Skills II.

Course for students seeking Pre-K -12 teacher licensure in instrumental music with a focus on basic performance skills on flute, clarinet, saxophone, and either oboe or bassoon.  Methods and materials for teaching from beginning through advanced students will be examined along with pedagogical approaches to teaching woodwind instrument performance.  Prerequisite:  MUS 25325 Music Theory and Aural Skills II.

Course for students seeking Pre-K -12 teacher licensure in instrumental music with a focus on basic performance skills on snare drum and other percussion instruments.  Methods and materials for teaching from beginning through advanced students will be examined along with pedagogical approaches to teaching percussion instrument performance.  Prerequisite:  MUS 25325 Music Theory and Aural Skills II.

Course for students seeking pre-K-12 teacher licensure in instrumental music with a focus on basic performance skills on violin and cello.  Methods and materials for teaching beginning through advanced students will be examined along with pedagogical approaches to teaching orchestral strings performance.

A comprehensive course designed to develop conducting skills and pedagogical techniques appropriate for public school music ensembles.  Score preparation and rehearsal planning for both instrumental and choral ensembles is emphasized.  The historical study of conducting and conductors is studied.

Course for students seeking Pre-K-12 teacher licensure in general music with an emphasis on the elementary level.  Students develop fundamental skills in teaching and evaluating vocal and instrumental techniques utilized in teaching general music.  Topics include the development of the skills necessary to perform written accompaniments on the music keyboard and other chord instruments and how to transpose accompaniments to appropriate keys.  Prerequisite:  MUS 32000 Instrumental and Choral Conducting Methods.

A comprehensive study of general music instruction at the elementary school level. Topics include the philosophy of music education, varied approaches for developing conceptual learning and music skills, creative applications, and analysis of materials.

Emphasizes reading, analyzing and interpreting scores, integrating concepts from instrument method courses with ensemble settings and selecting sequential literature from various eras for instrumental ensembles. Opportunities for conducting ensembles provided.

Course for students seeking Pre-K-12 teacher licensure in instrumental music with an emphasis on the secondary level. Students develop fundamental skills in teaching and evaluating instrumental techniques utilized in teaching public school marching bands and jazz ensembles.  Prerequisite:  MUS 32000 Instrumental and Choral Conducting Methods.

Emphasizes reading, analyzing and interpreting scores, integrating concepts from techniques courses with ensembles, and selecting sequential literature from various eras for vocal ensembles. Opportunities for conducting ensembles provided.

An in-depth introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), rules of use and application to strengthen the performance of German and English art songs and other repertoire.

An in-depth introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), rules of use and application to strengthen the performance of Italian and French art songs and repertoire.

An introduction to the teaching of singing.  Emphasis placed on the science of teaching vocal technique with the study of the skeletal system and the physiology of phonation and breathing, vocal acoustics, methods and teaching strategies, and the literature utilized in teaching voice.

Emphasizes general music, instrumental ensembles, vocal ensembles, student development, motivation and classroom control. Overall administration of middle/secondary school music programs. Studies current educational policies at the national and state levels and their impact on music educators.

Methods of instruction, organization, and presentation of appropriate content in choral music classes.

Methods of instruction, organization, and presentation of appropriate content in instrumental music classes.

Designed around special theories, practices, or interests of an individual or group.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

Studies of secondary chord functions, modulation, mode mixture, the Neapolitan chord, an augmented sixth chords. Sight-singing and aural dictation skills furthered in class. Prerequisite: MUS 25325 Music Theory and Aural Skills II or permission of instructor.

Investigates enharmonic spellings, expansion of the harmonic vocabulary, tonal harmony in late 19th century and early 20th century music and other innovative practices of the 20th century.  Sight-singing and aural dictation skills furthered in class.  Prerequisite:  MUS 36324 Music Theory and Aural Skills III or permission of instructor.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

Private lessons.

The premier large choral ensemble, Concert Choir is the major touring ensemble of the Music Department's choral division. It performs once or twice each semester in campus concerts, for official University events, and for frequent guest appearances at area churches. Membership is open by audition to University sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have previous choral experiences and can display fundamental vocal performance and musical reading skills. Concert Choir performs repertoire from the history of all choral traditions.  Prerequisite: Four semesters of MUS 17221 or permission of instructor (based on audition of demonstration of upper division level performance skills).

The University Orchestra is open to juniors and seniors who demonstrate advanced-level skill on an orchestral instrument (strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion). Membership and seating are determined by auditions which are held at the start of every semester. The Orchestra performs a wide range of repertoire from the orchestra/chamber orchestra literature, and also choral works with the University Choir. Concerts are held at least twice each semester, and frequently include combined programs with the Ottawa Suzuki Strings Institute, and with other area college orchestras. Membership includes OU students, faculty, community members and music students from area music schools. Prerequisite:  Four semesters of MUS 17621 or permission of instructor (based on audition demonstrating upper division level performance skills).

The Jazz Ensemble is open to juniors and seniors who demonstrate advanced-level skill on the trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drum kit, bass guitar or guitar. Membership and seating are determined by auditions which are held at the start of every semester. The jazz ensemble performs concerts on and off campus during the fall and spring semesters and is open to university students through audition. Prerequisite: Four semesters of MUS 17721 or permission of instructor (based on audition demonstrating upper division level performance skills).

A study of the harmonic, melodic, and formal structures of jazz music as they are applied to improvisation, composition and arranging.  Including chord/scale relations, harmony and keys, the V7 cycle, voice-leading, swing feel and rhythms, re-harmonization, blues, rhythm changes, and the interpretations of written music.

Performance course continuing the work done in Jazz Improvisation I.  Establish mastery of three ‘go-to’ tunes which display modal, major ii-V-I and minor iid-V7alt-I characteristics.  Learn these tunes in 12 keys and using them for placing new material (idiomatic licks and patterns) into musical context.  A diary of patterns and licks will be kept.  Memorization of two transcribed solos and composition of solos over these tunes.

An in-depth study of the careers and recordings of major jazz artists with intensive review of styles and eras.  Focus on landmarks culminating in a well-documented research paper.

Select group of 12-16 voices, Jazz Singers is open by audition only to sophomore, junior, and senior members of the Concert Choir. The ensemble specializes in the performance of standard and contemporary jazz and chamber ensemble repertoire. Performances are on-campus concerts and by invitation to off-campus events.  Prerequisite: Four semesters of MUS 18221 or permission of instructor (based on audition demonstrating upper division level performance skills).

Public recital with preparation of program notes.  Juried recital generally given during junior year as a prerequisite requirement for the presentation of a Senior Recital.  Course is required for Bachelor of Music candidates.

Membership is open to any sophomore, junior, or senior level university student who can display advanced performance skills and musical proficiency on an instrument used in the band.  The band performs concerts on and off campus during the spring semester and is open to all university students through audition.  Prerequisite:  Four semesters of MUS 19621 or permission of instructor (based on audition demonstrating upper division level performance skills).

Intended for advanced music students.  Review and analysis of representative jazz melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, and formal structures, as found in the standard jazz repertoire, specifically blues, rhythm changes, major and minor ii-V7-I, modal, polytonal, and mixed meter.  Students will generate original compositions.

Develops the writing and arranging skills required for multi-horn jazz combos.  Emphasis given to rhythm section, trumpet, trombone, and saxophone.  Imitative writing projects based upon analysis of classic small group jazz arrangements forms the basis of study.

Develops the writing and arranging skills required for 18 piece jazz ensembles.  Emphasis given to rhythm section, trumpet, trombone, and saxophone writing.  Imitative writing projects based upon analysis of selected class jazz ensemble arrangements.

Survey of Western art music beginning with the Early Christian era, continuing through the Medieval and Renaissance periods, and culminating in the Baroque. Major composers, styles, genres, and representative works are examined and analyzed, all within the context of historical and cultural developments. Prerequisite:  MUS 25324 Music Theory and Aural Skills I or permission of instructor.

Investigates enharmonic spellings, expansion of the harmonic vocabulary, tonal harmony in late 19th century and early 20th century music and other innovative practices of the 20th century. Sight-singing and aural dictation skills furthered in class. Prerequisite: MUS 36324 Music Theory and Aural Skills III or permission of instructor.

Survey of Western art music from the Classical and Romantic periods, and continuing through the Twentieth century and current developments.  Major composers, styles, genres, and representative works are examined and analyzed, all within the context of historical and cultural developments. Prerequisite: MUS 43423 Music History I or permission of instructor.

Independent research course leading to final competency projects that include presentation of senior recital and preparation of program notes. Culminates in applied music studies and is a major component of the comprehensive process.  BA candidates at The College may select an alternative option of the preparation of a research paper on a topic approved by the student's primary applied teacher and department chair.