Music

Chair
:
    Donald Crafton, Ph.D.
    Dept. Tel.: (574) 631-6211

The Program of Studies.The Department of Music offers independent study courses that may form part of programs leading to the master of music degree in performance and literature or the master of arts degree in musicology or theory. All degree programs normally require at least two semesters of residence during the regular academic year.

Courses taken in the summer will be accepted toward any one of these degrees if the student is admitted to the graduate program. Further information on the graduate program in music can be obtained by writing the Department of Music.

Course Descriptions
. The following course descriptions give the number and title of each course. Lecture hours per week, studio and/or tutorial hours per week, and semester credit hours are in parentheses. The University reserves the right to withdraw any course without sufficient registration.
CRNs for independent study courses may be obtained from the department office, from the Summer Session office, or from insideND.
 
MUS 10131. Introduction to Jazz
(Cross-listed with AFST 10401)
3 credits, Dwyer (5-0-3)
8:55–10:15 MTWR 6/17–7/31
CRN 1050; ID # MUS 10131 01
Last “add” date: 6/22
“Drop” dates: refund, 6/26; last, 7/10
A recommended University elective music appreciation course requiring no musical background and no prerequisites. General coverage of the various elements, styles, and structures of music. This course will be held in the Band Building.
 
MUS 11300/61300. Piano
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN 2992; ID # MUS 11300
CRN 2993; ID # MUS 61300
Prerequisites: Musical background and permission of the instructor.
Applied study in piano for advanced students.
Maximum of two credit hours.
Student must preregister in the Dept. of Music Office, 105 Crowley Hall.
This course does not apply to overload guidelines.
 
MUS 11301/61301. Organ
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN 2994; ID # MUS 11301
CRN 2995; ID # MUS 61301
Prerequisites: Musical background and permission of the instructor.
Applied study in organ for advanced students.
Maximum of two credit hours.
Student must preregister in the Dept. of Music Office, 105 Crowley Hall.
This course does not apply to overload guidelines.
 
MUS 11311. Viola
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN 1051; ID # MUS 11311
Prerequisites: Musical background and permission of the instructor.
Applied study in viola for advanced students.
Maximum of two credit hours.
Student must preregister in the Dept. of Music Office, 105 Crowley Hall.
This course does not apply to overload guidelines.
 
MUS 11312/61312. Cello
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN 2998; ID # MUS 11312
CRN 2999; ID # MUS 61312
Prerequisites: Musical background and permission of the instructor.
Applied study in cello for advanced students.
Maximum of two credit hours.
Student must preregister in the Dept. of Music Office, 105 Crowley Hall.
This course does not apply to overload guidelines.
 
MUS 11313/61313. Bass
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN 2855; ID # MUS 11313
CRN 3300; ID # MUS 61313
Prerequisites: Musical background and permission of the instructor.
Applied study in bass for advanced students.
Maximum of two credit hours.
Student must preregister in the Dept. of Music Office, 105 Crowley Hall.
This course does not apply to overload guidelines.
 
MUS 11320. Woodwinds
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN 2774; ID # MUS 11320
Prerequisites: Musical background and permission of the instructor.
Applied study in woodwinds for advanced students.
Maximum of two credit hours.
Student must preregister in the Dept. of Music Office, 105 Crowley Hall.
This course does not apply to overload guidelines.
 
MUS 11321/61321. Brass
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN 1204; ID # MUS 11321
CRN 1205; ID # MUS 61321
Prerequisites: Musical background and permission of the instructor.
Applied study in brass for advanced students.
Maximum of two credit hours.
Student must preregister in the Dept. of Music Office, 105 Crowley Hall.
This course does not apply to overload guidelines.
 
MUS 11330. Percussion Lessons
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN 2796; ID # MUS 11330
Prerequisites: Musical background and permission of the instructor.
Applied study in percussion for advanced students.
Maximum of two credit hours.
Student must preregister in the Dept. of Music Office, 105 Crowley Hall.
This course does not apply to overload guidelines.
 
MUS 11340/61340. Voice
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN 2996; ID # MUS 11340
CRN 2997; ID # MUS 61340
Prerequisites: Musical background and permission of the instructor.
Applied study in voice for advanced students.
Maximum of two credit hours.
Student must preregister in the Dept. of Music Office, 105 Crowley Hall.
This course does not apply to overload guidelines.
 
MUS 31310/61310. Violin
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN 2982; ID # MUS 31310
CRN 2983; ID # MUS 61310
Prerequisites: Musical background and permission of the instructor.
Applied study in violin for advanced students.
Maximum of two credit hours.
Student must preregister in the Dept. of Music Office, 105 Crowley Hall.
This course does not apply to overload guidelines.
 
MUS 31350. Guitar
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN 1372; ID # MUS 31350
Prerequisites: Musical background and permission of the instructor.
Applied study in guitar for advanced students.
Maximum of two credit hours.
Student must preregister in the Dept. of Music Office, 105 Crowley Hall.
This course does not apply to overload guidelines.
 
MUS 37900. Undergraduate Special Studies
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN varies with instructor
ID # MUS 37900
Individual study under personal direction.
 
MUS 67900. Special Studies
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN varies with instructor
ID # MUS 67900
Individual study under personal direction.
 
MUS 68900. Thesis Direction
Variable credits, Staff (V-V-V)
CRN varies with instructor
ID # MUS 68900
M.A. thesis under personal direction.
 
MUS 68901. Nonresident Thesis Research
1 credit, Staff (0-0-1)
CRN varies with instructor
ID # MUS 68901