Music (MUS) Courses
Some special topics courses listed below may have individual offerings that will apply to distribution requirements. See the Curriculum Outline section of this Bulletin for more information.
MUS-051 Brass Ensemble (No Credit)
Participation in a given performance ensemble may
be either on a non-credit or a for-credit basis.
Students are expected to participate in ensembles
for a full year. There are no grades assigned for
non-credit participation, so it does not compute
in the student's GPA; non-credit participation is
noted on transcripts. For-credit participation is
graded, and therefore does compute in the
student's GPA. Students are allowed a maximum of
four years (2 credits) of for-credit
participation, total, regardless of which
ensemble(s) are involved. Ensemble participation
is required for majors and minors. There is no
maximum for non-credit participation; students may
participate freely as their own schedules allow.
Students do not register for participation in any
ensemble at the time of course registration, but
initiate participation with the ensemble director
or the Fine Arts Center Academic Coordinator at
the beginning of the academic year.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5
MUS-052 Chamber Orchestra
Participation in a given performance ensemble may
be either on a non-credit or a for-credit basis.
Students are expected to participate in ensembles
for a full year. There are no grades assigned for
non-credit participation, so it does not compute
in the student's GPA; non-credit participation is
noted on transcripts. For-credit participation is
graded, and therefore does compute in the
student's GPA. Students are allowed a maximum of
four years (2 credits) of for-credit
participation, total, regardless of which
ensemble(s) are involved. Ensemble participation
is required for majors and minors as detailed
above. There is no maximum for non-credit
participation; students may participate freely as
their own schedules allow. Students do not
register for participation in any ensemble at the
time of course registration, but initiate
participation with the ensemble director or the
Fine Arts Center Academic Coordinator at the
beginning of the academic year.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5
MUS-053 Glee Club
Participation in a given performance ensemble may
be either on a non-credit or a for-credit basis.
Students are expected to participate in ensembles
for a full year. There are no grades assigned for
non-credit participation, so it does not compute
in the student's GPA; non-credit participation is
noted on transcripts. For-credit participation is
graded, and therefore does compute in the
student's GPA. Students are allowed a maximum of
four years (2 credits) of for-credit
participation, total, regardless of which
ensemble(s) are involved. A total of two years (1
credit) may be applied to the fulfillment of
distribution requirements. Ensemble participation
is required for majors and minors as detailed
above. There is no maximum for non-credit
participation; students may participate freely as
their own schedules allow. Students do not
register for participation in any ensemble at the
time of course registration, but initiate
participation with the ensemble director or the
Fine Arts Center Academic Coordinator at the
beginning of the academic year.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5
MUS-054 Jazz Improv Combo (No Credit)
Participation in a given performance ensemble may
be either on a non-credit or a for-credit basis.
Students are expected to participate in ensembles
for a full year. There are no grades assigned for
non-credit participation, so it does not compute
in the student's GPA; non-credit participation is
noted on transcripts. For-credit participation is
graded, and therefore does compute in the
student's GPA. Students are allowed a maximum of
four years (2 credits) of for-credit
participation, total, regardless of which
ensemble(s) are involved. Ensemble participation
is required for majors and minors as detailed
above. There is no maximum for non-credit
participation; students may participate freely as
their own schedules allow. Students do not
register for participation in any ensemble at the
time of course registration, but initiate
participation with the ensemble director or the
Fine Arts Center Academic Coordinator at the
beginning of the academic year.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5
MUS-055 Jazz Ensemble
Participation in a given performance ensemble may
be either on a non-credit or a for-credit basis.
Students are expected to participate in ensembles
for a full year. There are no grades assigned for
non-credit participation, so it does not compute
in the student's GPA; non-credit participation is
noted on transcripts. For-credit participation is
graded, and therefore does compute in the
student's GPA. Students are allowed a maximum of
four years (2 credits) of for-credit
participation, total, regardless of which
ensemble(s) are involved. Ensemble participation
is required for majors and minors as detailed
above. There is no maximum for non-credit
participation; students may participate freely as
their own schedules allow. Students do not
register for participation in any ensemble at the
time of course registration, but initiate
participation with the ensemble director or the
Fine Arts Center Academic Coordinator at the
beginning of the academic year.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5
MUS-056 Wamidan Wld Music Ens
Participation in a given performance ensemble may
be either on a non-credit or a for-credit basis.
Students are expected to participate in ensembles
for a full year. There are no grades assigned for
non-credit participation, so it does not compute
in the student's GPA; non-credit participation is
noted on transcripts. For-credit participation is
graded, and therefore does compute in the
student's GPA. Students are allowed a maximum of
four years (2 credits) of for-credit
participation, total, regardless of which
ensemble(s) are involved. A total of two years (1
credit) may be applied to the fulfillment of
distribution requirements. Ensemble participation
is required for majors and minors as detailed
above. There is no maximum for non-credit
participation; students may participate freely as
their own schedules allow. Students do not
register for participation in any ensemble at the
time of course registration, but initiate
participation with the ensemble director or the
Fine Arts Center Academic Coordinator at the
beginning of the academic year.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5
MUS-057 Woodwind Ensemble (No Credit)
Participation in a given performance ensemble may
be either on a non-credit or a for-credit basis.
Students are expected to participate in ensembles
for a full year. There are no grades assigned for
non-credit participation, so it does not compute
in the student's GPA; non-credit participation is
noted on transcripts. For-credit participation is
graded, and therefore does compute in the
student's GPA. Students are allowed a maximum of
four years (2 credits) of for-credit
participation, total, regardless of which
ensemble(s) are involved. Ensemble participation
is required for majors and minors as detailed
above. There is no maximum for non-credit
participation; students may participate freely as
their own schedules allow. Students do not
register for participation in any ensemble at the
time of course registration, but initiate
participation with the ensemble director or the
Fine Arts Center Academic Coordinator at the
beginning of the academic year.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5
MUS-101 Music in Society: A History
Appreciation for the history of music and the art
of educated listening for students with little or
no formal training. The class covers works from
the major style periods of European classical
music, as well as some examples from non-Western
traditions, both as examples of their genres, and
as expressions of the societies that produce
them. Students may attend Music Department
concerts and review them. This course is open to
all students, is suitable for fulfilling
distribution requirements, but it does not count
for the minor.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts
MUS-102 World Music
An introduction to the various world musical
cultures and practices found outside the Western
Classical Art tradition. The course gives an
overview of music genres, instrumental types and
resources, forms, and styles that originate from
selected world music traditions in sub-Saharan
Africa, Arabic Africa, Middle East, Near East,
North America, South/Latin America, and the
Caribbean region. Musical practices are studied
in terms of structure, performance, aesthetic
values, cross-cultural contacts, contextual
function, and significance. Coursework includes
weekly reading and listening assignments, musical
demonstrations, and hands-on experience, as well
as the acquisition and development of listening
skills. This course is open to all students, is
suitable for fulfilling distribution
requirements, and is typically offered in the fall
semester.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts
MUS-104 Topics in Music
A class for all students, regardless of
background. Previous topics have included the
history of jazz, the symphony, music of Duke
Ellington, music of J.S. Bach, music of
Beethoven, and music and technology. Suitable for
fulfilling distribution requirements. This course
does not count toward the major. Topics vary with
each scheduled offering. Refer to Student
Planning's section information for descriptions of
individual offerings, and applicability to
distribution requirements.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5-1
MUS-107 Basic Theory and Notation
This course introduces students to the basic
components of heard and notated music, and how to
read music. Topics include rhythm, pulse, pitch,
meter, notation, the piano keyboard, intervals,
scales, key signatures, triads, cadences, chord
progressions, composing and harmonizing simple
melodies, and elementary ear-training. The goals
of this course are to provide the student with an
understanding of written notation, along with
basic skills that promote further music study,
performance, and composition. It is open to all
students and is suitable for fulfilling
distribution requirements, but it does not count
toward the major or minor.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts
MUS-151 Brass Ensemble
Participation in a given performance ensemble may
be either on a non-credit or a for-credit basis.
Students are expected to participate in ensembles
for a full year. There are no grades assigned for
non-credit participation, so it does not compute
in the student's GPA; non-credit participation is
noted on transcripts. For-credit participation is
graded, and therefore does compute in the
student's GPA. Students are allowed a maximum of
four years (2 credits) of for-credit
participation, total, regardless of which
ensemble(s) are involved. Ensemble participation
is required for majors and minors as detailed
above. There is no maximum for non-credit
participation; students may participate freely as
their own schedules allow. Students do not
register for participation in any ensemble at the
time of course registration, but initiate
participation with the ensemble director or the
Fine Arts Center Academic Coordinator at the
beginning of the academic year.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5
MUS-152 Chamber Orchestra
Participation in a given performance ensemble may
be either on a non-credit or a for-credit basis.
Students are expected to participate in ensembles
for a full year. There are no grades assigned for
non-credit participation, so it does not compute
in the student's GPA; non-credit participation is
noted on transcripts. For-credit participation is
graded, and therefore does compute in the
student's GPA. Students are allowed a maximum of
four years (2 credits) of for-credit
participation, total, regardless of which
ensemble(s) are involved. Ensemble participation
is required for majors and minors as detailed
above. There is no maximum for non-credit
participation; students may participate freely as
their own schedules allow. Students do not
register for participation in any ensemble at the
time of course registration, but initiate
participation with the ensemble director or the
Fine Arts Center Academic Coordinator at the
beginning of the academic year.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5
MUS-153 Glee Club
Participation in a given performance ensemble may
be either on a non-credit or a for-credit basis.
Students are expected to participate in ensembles
for a full year. There are no grades assigned for
non-credit participation, so it does not compute
in the student's GPA; non-credit participation is
noted on transcripts. For-credit participation is
graded, and therefore does compute in the
student's GPA. Students are allowed a maximum of
four years (2 credits) of for-credit
participation, total, regardless of which
ensemble(s) are involved. A total of two years (1
credit) may be applied to the fulfillment of
distribution requirements. Ensemble participation
is required for majors and minors as detailed
above. There is no maximum for non-credit
participation; students may participate freely as
their own schedules allow. Students do not
register for participation in any ensemble at the
time of course registration, but initiate
participation with the ensemble director or the
Fine Arts Center Academic Coordinator at the
beginning of the academic year.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts
MUS-154 Jazz Improvisation Combo
Participation in a given performance ensemble may
be either on a non-credit or a for-credit basis.
Students are expected to participate in ensembles
for a full year. There are no grades assigned for
non-credit participation, so it does not compute
in the student's GPA; non-credit participation is
noted on transcripts. For-credit participation is
graded, and therefore does compute in the
student's GPA. Students are allowed a maximum of
four years (2 credits) of for-credit
participation, total, regardless of which
ensemble(s) are involved. Ensemble participation
is required for majors and minors as detailed
above. There is no maximum for non-credit
participation; students may participate freely as
their own schedules allow. Students do not
register for participation in any ensemble at the
time of course registration, but initiate
participation with the ensemble director or the
Fine Arts Center Academic Coordinator at the
beginning of the academic year.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5
MUS-155 Jazz Ensemble
Participation in a given performance ensemble may
be either on a non-credit or a for-credit basis.
Students are expected to participate in ensembles
for a full year. There are no grades assigned for
non-credit participation, so it does not compute
in the student's GPA; non-credit participation is
noted on transcripts. For-credit participation is
graded, and therefore does compute in the
student's GPA. Students are allowed a maximum of
four years (2 credits) of for-credit
participation, total, regardless of which
ensemble(s) are involved. Ensemble participation
is required for majors and minors as detailed
above. There is no maximum for non-credit
participation; students may participate freely as
their own schedules allow. Students do not
register for participation in any ensemble at the
time of course registration, but initiate
participation with the ensemble director or the
Fine Arts Center Academic Coordinator at the
beginning of the academic year.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5
MUS-156 Wamidan World Music Ensemble
Participation in a given performance ensemble may
be either on a non-credit or a for-credit basis.
Students are expected to participate in ensembles
for a full year. There are no grades assigned for
non-credit participation, so it does not compute
in the student's GPA; non-credit participation is
noted on transcripts. For-credit participation is
graded, and therefore does compute in the
student's GPA. Students are allowed a maximum of
four years (2 credits) of for-credit
participation, total, regardless of which
ensemble(s) are involved. A total of two years (1
credit) may be applied to the fulfillment of
distribution requirements. Ensemble participation
is required for majors and minors as detailed
above. There is no maximum for non-credit
participation; students may participate freely as
their own schedules allow. Students do not
register for participation in any ensemble at the
time of course registration, but initiate
participation with the ensemble director or the
Fine Arts Center Academic Coordinator at the
beginning of the academic year.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts
MUS-157 Woodwind Ensemble
Participation in a given performance ensemble may
be either on a non-credit or a for-credit basis.
Students are expected to participate in ensembles
for a full year. There are no grades assigned for
non-credit participation, so it does not compute
in the student's GPA; non-credit participation is
noted on transcripts. For-credit participation is
graded, and therefore does compute in the
student's GPA. Students are allowed a maximum of
four years (2 credits) of for-credit
participation, total, regardless of which
ensemble(s) are involved. Ensemble participation
is required for majors and minors as detailed
above. There is no maximum for non-credit
participation; students may participate freely as
their own schedules allow. Students do not
register for participation in any ensemble at the
time of course registration, but initiate
participation with the ensemble director or the
Fine Arts Center Academic Coordinator at the
beginning of the academic year.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5
MUS-160 Beginning Applied Music ( No Credit)
This course is for beginning students who have
never studied voice or the particular instrument
before. Students focus on the basic technical
aspects of singing or playing, and are expected to
focus on a variety of repertoire. MUS-160 is a no
credit course. $300 Course Fee in addition to
normal tuition charges.
Prerequisites: MUS-107 or departmental exam, or instructor permission
Corequisites: MUS-107 or departmental exam, or instructor permission
Credits: 0
MUS-161 Beginning Applied Music
This course is for beginning music students
seeking credit for their second semester of
lessons in voice or a particular instrument.
Students focus on the basic technical aspects of
singing or playing, and are expected to focus on a
variety of repertoire. Students are required to
perform in at least one student recital during the
academic year. This does not count toward the
major or minor. Beginning students seeking credit
for their second semester of music lessons must
complete a full year of instruction to receive ½
credit. Requires course Fee in addition to normal
tuition charges.
Prerequisites: MUS-107 or department placement exam, and MUS-160, or
instructor permnission.
Credits: 0.5
MUS-187 Independent Study
Individual research projects. The manner of study
will be determined by the student in consultation
with the instructor. Students must receive
written approval of their project proposal from a
department Chair before registering for the
course.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0-1
MUS-188 Indpendent Study
Individual research projects. The manner of study
will be determined by the student in consultation
with the instructor. Students must receive
written approval of their project proposal from a
department Chair before registering for the
course.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5-1
MUS-201 Music Theory I
This course begins with a review of intervals and
triads, followed by an examination of tonal music
(consonance and dissonance; functional tonality;
meter and tonal rhythm). From this study of
functional tonal harmony in both its simultaneous
and linear aspects, students move on to examine
the notion of form, including: general melodic
characteristics; tonality and harmonic
implication in melody; tendency tones; melodic
cadences; motives; phrases and periods; structure
and embellishment in melody.
Prerequisites: MUS-107 or permission of instructor, MUS-201L
Corequisites: MUS-201L, MUS-201L must also be taken.
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts
MUS-202 Instruments & Culture
An introduction to world-music instrumental
cultures with an emphasis on organology. A wide
selection of traditional instruments will provide
a basis for the study of cultural, scientific,
and artistic aspects of instrumental music.
Specific cultures are illuminated by the
examination of aesthetic principles valued by
each tradition, the role of musical instruments
in culture, the theory of each tradition, and the
visual representation of the instrument as both a
sound and an art object. The course culminates in
a final project. For this project, students may
choose to write a term paper, give a class paper
presentation, perform on a traditional
instrument, or design and build an instrument by
constructing a replica of an existing instrument,
modifying a traditional instrument, or creating a
totally new musical instrument design. It is open
to all students, is suitable for fulfilling
distribution requirements, and is offered in the
spring semester.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts
MUS-204 Topics in Music
A class for all students, regardless of
background. Previous topics have included U.S.
American music, electronic music history and
literature, computer-driven algorithmic
composition, music in East Asian cultures, music
computer programing, and fundamentals for
singers. This course is suitable for fulfilling
distribution requirements. Topics vary with each
scheduled offering. Refer to Student Planning's
section information for descriptions of individual
offerings, and applicability to distribution
requirements.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5-1
MUS-205 European Music Before 1750
The rise of European art music from religious and
folk traditions; Gregorian chant and early
polyphonic genres; the growth of polyphony in
mass, motet, and madrigal; early instrumental
music; European genres of the 17th and 18th
centuries: opera, oratorio, cantata, concerto,
suite, sonata, keyboard music. Some emphasis on
the music of J.S. Bach.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts
MUS-206 European Music Since 1750
A study of the evolution of European classical
musical styles and genres from the mid-18th
century to the present. The course focuses on
Classical composers (Haydn, Mozart, and
Beethoven) who transformed musical style in
sonata, symphony, concerto, chamber music, opera,
and sacred music; major Romantic works and
significant styles ranging from Schubert to
Mahler; developments in European art music during
the 20th century with emphasis on increasingly
diverse cultural/aesthetic concerns and
compositional techniques, as well as experimental
departures from European tradition after 1945.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts, History/Philosophy/Religion
MUS-221 Intro to Electronic Music
In this course students create electronic music
and/or sonic art in the Electronic Music Studio.
A background in music is not required, though it
may inform the work of some students. Each
student learns how electronic music is made with
digital applications, creates a series of
electronic music projects, and considers what
function, meaning and value such sonic objects
have. Topics introduced include the Music
Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), digital
sequencing, audio editing, signal processing,
musical acoustics, sound synthesis,
spatialization, computer music mixing and
production, aesthetics, psychology and reception
of sonic art, and composition of electronic
media. Students are expected to spend six hours a
week outside class working on their projects in
the Electronic Music Studio. This course is
offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
MUS-222 Electronic Music History & Lit
A survey of the history and literature of
electronic music, providing thorough treatment of
the relevant history behind the marriage of
technology and music that has led to the state of
electronic music today. Beginning with the early
history of electronic music before 1945, the
course outlines key composers, inventions, and
concepts, ranging from Edgard Varèse to Brian Eno?
musique concrète to turntablism? and compositional
techniques used in both analog and digital
synthesis.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
MUS-223 Digital Sound Synthesis
This course teaches digital sound design for
electronic music. Using the visual programing
language Max/MSP as a basis for both theory and
practice, it covers concepts and techniques for
basic sound synthesis, processing and sampling,
music-related programing, additive and vector
synthesis, noise generators, filters and
subtractive synthesis, virtual synthesizer
programing? control signals, and programing
techniques for the objectoriented programing
environment. These concepts and practices are
applied to the composition of electronic music.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
MUS-224 Approaches to Music & Culture
This course is designed to develop awareness and
analytical appreciation of global musical
diversity found within a variety world cultures.
It covers the origin of Ethnomusicology as a
sub-discipline, the classification of
instruments, the musical and contextual roles
instruments play in various cultures, tonal
systems in use, and polyphonic and polyrhythmic
textures as commonly applied. Course objectives
are met through analysis and discussion of texts,
audio recordings, and ethnographic fieldwork
videos.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts
MUS-260 Intermediate Applied Music I (no Credit)
This course is for intermediate students with two
semesters of experience in music lessons at Wabash
in voice or a particular instrument. Students are
expected to have previous experience on the
instrument (or voice) and show basic proficiency
in reading music. Students progress beyond purely
technical aspects of singing or playing. They are
expected to master a variety of repertoire and
understand historical, cultural, analytic, and
stylistic aspects of works studied in applied
instruction. MUS-260 is a no credit course. $300
Course Fee in addition to normal tuition charges.
Prerequisites: MUS-161, or two semesters of MUS-160
Credits: 0
MUS-261 Intermediate Applied Music I (credit)
This course is for intermediate students seeking
credit for their fourth semester of music lessons
at Wabash in voice or a particular instrument.
Students are expected to have previous experience
on the instrument or voice, and show basic
proficiency in reading music. Students progress
beyond purely technical aspects of singing or
playing. They are expected to master a variety of
repertoire and understand historical, cultural,
analytic, and stylistic aspects of works studied
in applied instruction. Students are required to
perform in at least one student recital during the
academic year. This course is suitable for
fulfilling distribution requirements. It is
required for the major and minor. Students seeking
credit for their fourth semester of music lessons
must complete a full year of instruction (MUS-260
and MUS-261) to receive ½ credit. $150 Course Fee
in addition to normal tuition charges.
Prerequisites: MUS-260
Credits: 0.5
MUS-287 Independent Study
Individual research projects. The manner of study
will be determined by the student in consultation
with the instructor. Students must receive
written approval of their project proposal from a
department Chair before registering for the
course.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0-1
MUS-288 Independent Study
Individual research projects. The manner of study
will be determined by the student in consultation
with the instructor. Students must receive
written approval of their project proposal from a
department Chair before registering for the
course.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5-1
MUS-297 Electronic Music Projects
This course provides individual applied
instruction in the composition of electronic
music projects. Students will individually create
studio-based fixed-media compositions and/or
develop digital applications for live-processed
indivifual or collaborative performance projects.
In all cases, students will be required to
present their work in public performance.
Prerequisites: Prereq: MUS-221.
Credits: 0.5
MUS-298 Electronic Music Projects
This course provides individual applied
instruction in the composition of electronic
music projects. Students will individually create
studio-based fixed-media compositions and/or
develop digital applications for live-processed
indivifual or collaborative performance projects.
In all cases, students will be required to
present their work in public performance.
Prerequisites: Prereq MUS-221.
Credits: 0.5
MUS-301 Music Theory II
This course is a continuation of elements of
music theory acquired in MUS 201. Students will
learn intermediate elements of harmony such as
non-chord tones, diatonic and secondary chord
functions, modulation, chromatic voice leading,
and basic principles of musical form.
Prerequisites: MUS-201, MUS-301L
Corequisites: MUS-301L
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts
MUS-302 Music Theory III
This course is a continuation of elements of
music theory acquired in MUS 301. Students will
finish study of chromatic harmony; learn tonal
harmony of the late nineteenth century; 20th
century music theory; and classical sonata form.
This is the third course of the three-course
music theory sequence.
Prerequisites: MUS-301, MUS-302L
Corequisites: MUS-302L
Credit: 1
Distribution: Literature/Fine Arts
MUS-304 Special Topics in Music
This is a dual-level course, Senior Music Majors
register as MUS 304; students who are NOT Senior
Music Majors register as MUS 204. This is a
topical course. In addition to completing the
reading assignment required of all students in
the course, Senior Music Majors will read
additional scholarly sources to be discussed,
attend regular additional meetings with the
instructor, and write a substantial research
paper. This course will be offered every
Fall.Topics vary with each scheduled offering.
Refer to Student Planning's section information
for descriptions of individual offerings, and
applicability to distribution requirements.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
MUS-313 Special Topics
This is an advanced topics course, which changes
from year to year. Previous topics have included
Conducting, American Music, Choral Literature,
and Major Figures of Jazz. This course may be
repeated for credit when a different topic is
offered. Topics vary with each scheduled offering.
Refer to Student Planning's section information
for descriptions of individual offerings, and
applicability to distribution requirements.
Prerequisites: MUS-201
Credits: 0.5-1
MUS-360 Intermediate Applied Music II
This course is a continuation of Intermediate
Applied Music I. MUS-360 is a no credit course.
$300 Course Fee in addition to normal tuition
charges.
Prerequisites: MUS-261 or two semesters of MUS-260
Credits: 0
MUS-361 Intermediate Applied Music II (credit)
This course is a continuation of Intermediate
Applied Music I, and is for intermediate students
seeking credit for their sixth semester of music
lessons at Wabash in voice or a particular
instrument. Students are required to perform in at
least one student recital during the academic
year. This course is suitable for fulfilling
distribution requirements unless a student has
already completed MUS-261. This course is required
for the major. Students seeking credit for their
sixth semester of music lessons must complete a
full year of instruction (MUS-360 and MUS-361) to
receive ½ credit. $150 Course Fee in addition to
normal tuition charges.
Prerequisites: MUS-360
Credits: 0.5
MUS-387 Independent Study
Prerequisites: Take MUS-302
Credits: 0-1
MUS-388 Independent Study
Prerequisites: MUS-302
Credits: 0.5-1
MUS-401 Senior Seminar
This is the capstone course for music majors
emphasizing connections between theory, history,
and practice. Through an in-depth study of three
seminal masterpieces (e.g., the Bach B Minor
Mass, the Mozart Jupiter Symphony, Schoenberg's
Pierrot Lunaire or the Messiaen Quartet for the
End of Time), this seminar considers the
interrelations of theoretical analysis,
historical and stylistic awareness, performance
practice, and reception. Required of all music
majors. It is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
MUS-460 Advanced Applied Music ( No Credit)
This course is for students who have
completed MUS-361 or two semesters of MUS-360 and
arecontinuing out of personal interest. MUS-460 is
a no credit course.
Prerequisites: MUS-361, or two semesters of MUS-360
Credits: 0
MUS-461 Advanced Applied Music (credit)
This course is for advanced students seeking
credit for their eighth semester of music lessons
at Wabash in voice or a particular instrument, who
have completed MUS-460 and are either preparing a
solo recital in fulfillment of the requirement for
majors to complete a senior project, or are
continuing out of personal interest. For-credit
students are tested and graded at the end of each
semester; final grades are assigned after the
completion of the full year of study. Students are
required to perform a solo recital during the
spring semester. This course does not count toward
the major. Students seeking credit for their
eighth semester of music lessons must complete a
full year of instruction (MUS-460 and MUS-461) to
receive ½ credit. $150 Course Fee in addition to
normal tuition charges.
Prerequisites: MUS-460
Credits: 0.5
MUS-487 Independent Study
Individual research projects. The manner of study
will be determined by the student in consultation
with the instructor. Students must receive
written approval of their project proposal from a
department Chair before registering for the
course.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0-1
MUS-488 Independent Study
Individual research projects. The manner of study
will be determined by the student in consultation
with the instructor. Students must receive
written approval of their project proposal from a
department Chair before registering for the
course.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5-1