Instrumental, Vocal & Composition Courses
Music Therapy Courses
Ensemble Courses

Instrumental & Vocal Music Courses:

MUSC 100: Guitar Concepts
MUSC 101: Introduction to Composition I
MUSC 102: Introduction to Composition II
MUSC 108: Percussion Class
MUSC 109: String Class
MUSC 111: Brass Class
MUSC 113: Woodwind Class
MUSC 115: Introduction to Western Music
MUSC 117: Music Theory I
MUSC 118: Music Theory II
MUSC 120: Voice Class
MUSC 121: Ear Training and Sight Singing I
MUSC 122: Ear Training and Sight Singing II
MUSC 125: English and Italian Diction for Singers
MUSC 126: German and French Diction for Singers
MUSC 143, 144: Jazz Combo
MUSC 152, 153: Jazz Improvisation
MUSC 200: Guitar Concepts for Music Therapy
MUSC 201: Composition III
MUSC 202: Composition IV
MUSC 217: Music Theory III
MUSC 218: Music Theory IV
MUSC 219: Ear Training and Sight Singing III
MUSC 220: Ear Training and Sight Singing IV
MUSC 290: Selected Topics
MUSC 300: Half Recital
MUSC 301: Composition V
MUSC 302: Composition VI
MUSC 305: Piano Concepts for Music Therapy
MUSC 306: Form and Analysis
MUSC 307: 18th Century Counterpoint
MUSC 308: 20th Century Theory
MUSC 310: Recreational Music
MUSC 314: African-American Music
MUSC 321, 322: History of Music I and II
MUSC 331: Organ Literature and Pedagogy
MUSC 332: String Instrument Literature and Pedagogy
MUSC 333: Piano Literature and Pedagogy
MUSC 334: Song Literature and Pedagogy
MUSC 335: Choral Literature and Pedagogy
MUSC 344: Instrumental Literature and Materials
MUSC 346: Marching Techniques and Materials
MUSC 349: History and Development of American Musical Theatre
MUSC 356: Conducting
MUSC 357: Choral Conducting
MUSC 358: Instrumental Conducting
MUSC 374: Elementary and Secondary Music Methods
MUSC 385: Instrumentation
MUSC 386: Choral Arranging
MUSC 390: Selected Topics
MUSC 391, 392: Research
MUSC 400: Full Recital
MUSC 401: Advanced Composition VII
MUSC 402: Advanced Composition VIII
MUSC 450: Arts Criticism
MUSC 490: Selected Topics
MUSC 491, 492: Research
MUSC 493: Senior Seminar

MUSC 100: Guitar Concepts. 1 hour.

Beginning class instruction in folk guitar with an emphasis on playing chordal accompaniments.

MUSC 101: Introduction to Composition I. 1-2 hours.

Introduction to principles of composition. Written work modeled on analyses of representative forms. Original composition in various forms and styles. Instruction in traditional manuscript preparation and music notation software. 2 cr (major)/1 cr (non-major).

MUSC 102: Introduction to Composition II. 1-2 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 101. Introduction to principles of composition. Written work modeled on analyses of representative forms. Original composition in various forms and styles. Instruction in traditional manuscript preparation and music notation software. 2 cr (major)/1 cr (non-major).

MUSC 108: Percussion Class. 2 hours.

This course is an introduction to mallet and battery percussion and timpani. Students will be expected to learn to perform both solo and ensemble literature on one instrument from each of the three groups. Works ranging from easy to medium difficulty will be used.

MUSC 109: String Class. 2 hours.

Historical development of the bowed string family, with ensemble practice on violin, viola, cello and bass. Emphasis upon individual performance and methods for elementary string instruction.

MUSC 111: Brass Class. 2 hours.

The study of the trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone horn and tuba. Students are expected to demonstrate ability to perform scales and arpeggios, small ensemble and solo work of medium difficulty.

MUSC 113: Woodwind Class. 2 hours.

A study of five woodwind instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone. The same requirements for brass class are applicable to woodwind class.

MUSC 115: Introduction to Western Music. 3 hours.

An introductory course in the music of our western culture for non-music majors. Learning how to listen to music and acquiring a basic knowledge of the musician’s technique and vocabulary. Offered each semester. (Meets Artifacts of Western Culture)

MUSC 117: Music Theory I. 3 hours.

Introduction to the basic music vocabulary. Elements of tonal music approached through hearing, writing and analytical; work in diatonic harmony and basic species counterpoint. All students must enroll in Ear Training and Sight Singing I.

MUSC 118: Music Theory II. 3 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 117. Continuation of diatonic harmony with an emphasis on 4-art writing. Analysis of Bach chorales and an introduction to musical forms. All students must enroll in Ear Training and Sight Singing II.

MUSC 120: Voice Class. 2 hours.

Basic physical and psychological principles of voice production, with particular attention to problems of tone, diction, development of vocal range and sight reading. Offered fall semester.

MUSC 121: Ear Training and Sight Singing I. 1 hour.

An aural skills course to be taken concurrently with music theory. Each corresponding aural skills course reinforces the skills being taught in written theory through interval, melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation as well as through the preparation and sight singing of music.

MUSC 122: Ear Training and Sight Singing II. 1 hour.

An aural skills course to be taken concurrently with music theory. Each corresponding aural skills course reinforces the skills being taught in written theory through interval, melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation as well as through the preparation and sight singing of music.

MUSC 125: English and Italian Diction for Singers. 1 hour.

Introduction to basic phonetics and pronunciation using the symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). A study of the formation and phonation of vowel and consonant sounds of the English and Italian languages as they serve as the foundation for expressive singing.

MUSC 126: German and French Diction for Singers. 1 hour.

Prerequisite: MUSC 125. Continued study of basic phonetics and pronunciation using the symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). A study of the formation and phonation of vowel and consonant sounds of the German and French languages as they serve as the foundation for expressive singing.

MUSC 143, 144: Jazz Combo. 1 hour each.

This course is open by audition to any Drury University student regardless of major. It is designed to give students the skills necessary to function in a small jazz combo setting. Some topics addressed will be choosing literature, arranging tunes, learning jazz standards, listening, improvisation, communication, rehearsal techniques, rehearsal/performance etiquette, and musical interaction.

MUSC 152, 153: Jazz Improvisation. 1 hour each.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Introduction to principles of jazz improvisation. Jazz theory, listening, and transcription.

MUSC 200: Guitar Concepts for Music Therapy. 1 hour.

Prerequisite: MUSC 100. Folk guitar instruction with emphasis on meeting the guitar competencies of the American Music Therapy Association; topics include chordal accompanying, strumming and finger picking techniques, performing a repertoire of folk and popular songs, harmonization and transposition.

MUSC 201: Composition III. 1-2 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 101, MUSC 102. Original composition in various musical forms and styles. Instruction in traditional manuscript preparation and music notation software.

MUSC 202: Composition IV. 1-2 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 101, MUSC 102, MUSC 201. Original composition in various musical forms and styles. Instruction in traditional manuscript preparation and music notation software.

MUSC 217: Music Theory III. 3 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 117, MUSC 118. Introduction to chromatic harmony and discussion, writing assignments and analysis of musical excerpts from the Baroque and Classical periods. All students must enroll in Ear Training and Sight Singing III.

MUSC 218: Music Theory IV. 3 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 117, MUSC 118, MUSC 217. Continuation of chromatic harmony and introduction to 20th Century compositional techniques. Discussion, writing assignments and analysis of musical excerpts from the romantic era and the 20th Century. All students must enroll in Ear Training and Sight Singing IV.

MUSC 219: Ear Training and Sight Singing III. 1 hour.

An aural skills course to be taken concurrently with music theory. Each corresponding aural skills course reinforces the skills being taught in written theory through interval, melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation as well as through the preparation and sight singing of music.

MUSC 220: Ear Training and Sight Singing IV. 1 hour.

An aural skills course to be taken concurrently with music theory. Each corresponding aural skills course reinforces the skills being taught in written theory through interval, melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation as well as through the preparation and sight singing of music.

MUSC 300: Half Recital. 1 hour.

MUSC 301: Composition V. 1-2 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 101, MUSC 102, MUSC 201, MUSC 202. Original composition in various musical forms and styles. Instruction in traditional manuscript preparation and music notation software.

MUSC 302: Composition VI. 1-2 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 101, MUSC 102, MUSC 201, MUSC 202. Original composition in various musical forms and styles. Instruction in traditional manuscript preparation and music notation software.

MUSC 305: Piano Concepts for Music Therapy. 1 hour.

Private instruction with an emphasis toward meeting the piano competencies of the American Music Therapy Association; advanced studies in reading, harmonizing, transposing, chording (playing progressions as accompaniments) and improvising the musical preferences of clients. Each one-half hour lesson per week, plus a minimum of six hours practice per week, for one-semester grants one hour credit. Students may take either one or two hours credit each semester.

MUSC 306: Form and Analysis. 2 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 218. A study of musical form through the analysis of homophonic and contrapuntal compositions.

MUSC 307: 18th Century Counterpoint. 2 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 218. A study of the contrapuntal style of the 18th century. Analysis of two- and three-part inventions and well-tempered clavier of J.S. Bach. Emphasis on original composition.

MUSC 308: 20th Century Theory. 2 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 218. Trends, techniques and leading composers of modern music, from the French Impressionists to the present.

MUSC 310: Recreational Music. 3 hours.

Prerequisite: Pass piano and guitar proficiency examinations. Materials and methods in music therapy; nontraditional piano, guitar, hand bell and percussion techniques; musical movement; music activity leadership; arranging and improvisation techniques in music therapy.

MUSC 314: African-American Music. 3 hours.

The course is a study of the musical and cultural influence of African-Americans, from their West-African roots to the present day, on American musical styles. Attention will be given to the mixing of these components with traditional European influences to shape such American musical genres as ragtime, blues, Dixieland, jazz, bebop, rhythm and blues, soul, jazz-rock, fusion and rock and roll. (Meets Minorities and Indigenous Cultures)

MUSC 321, 322: History of Music I and II. 3 hours each semester.

Prerequisite: MUSC 118. A survey of the history and literature of music from Greco-Roman times to the present. Emphasis upon the study of musical forms and styles against the background of historic, artistic and cultural developments. (Meets Artifacts of Western Culture)

MUSC 331: Organ Literature and Pedagogy. 2 hours.

A survey of the development of the organ and its literature with emphasis given to differences in playing style and technique among the countries which have been most significant in the field. A required course for organ majors. Emphasis on analysis and performance of major repertoire.

MUSC 332: String Instrument Literature and Pedagogy. 2 hours.

Basic literature of the entire bowed string family, both solo and ensemble (from duo to nonet). Includes literature for string groups utilizing both keyboard and wind instruments.

MUSC 333: Piano Literature and Pedagogy. 2 hours.

A survey of the most significant piano literature of the Baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary periods, including an examination of various pedagogical practices in current use in the keyboard field.

MUSC 334: Song Literature and Pedagogy. 2 hours.

Presentation and analysis of pedagogical practices in the vocal area; study of standard song literature classified into development periods, languages and composers; study of diction and interpretation.

MUSC 335: Choral Literature and Pedagogy. 2 hours.

Reading and study of vocal ensemble literature from Renaissance to present. Emphasis on style, diction and rehearsal techniques.

MUSC 344: Instrumental Literature and Materials. 2 hours.

This course will cover the literature and materials for band, jazz ensemble and orchestra, as well as solos and small ensemble groups. It also will include an investigation of beginning, intermediate and advanced courses of study for band and orchestral instruments.

MUSC 346: Marching Techniques and Materials. 1 hour.

Appraisal of Military Drills, Patterns in Motion, Step Two and current trends in precision maneuvers. Attention given to pageantry, charting of formations and other problems pertinent to outdoor band.

MUSC 349: History and Development of American Musical Theatre. 3 hours.

A study of the origins and development of musical theatre in America from the early 19th century forms such as minstrels and burlesques to the contemporary variations of the 20th century. Same as THTR 349.

MUSC 356: Conducting. 2 hours.

A study of the basic techniques and rehearsal procedures. Score reading and interpretation of the larger and smaller forms found in vocal and instrumental ensemble literature.

MUSC 357: Choral Conducting. 2 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 356. A study of the techniques and procedures of conducting vocal ensembles, including score reading and analysis. Emphasis upon the development of choral rehearsal and performance techniques.

MUSC 358: Instrumental Conducting. 2 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 356. A study of the techniques and procedures of band and orchestral conducting, including score reading and analysis. Emphasis upon the development of instrumental rehearsal and
performance techniques.

MUSC 374: Elementary and Secondary Music Methods. 4 hours.

Prerequisite: EDUC 203, EDUC 207, EDUC 302, MUSC 117, MUSC 118, and formal admission to teacher education. This course will deal with philosophical ideals and practical application of those ideals in the elementary and secondary music program. Students will be exposed to various methods including Orff, Kodaly, Suzuki and Dalcroze. Students will develop the skills necessary for preschool and elementary music teaching and will review current material and approaches. Emphasis also will be placed on both performance and nonperformance courses and will include studies of the high school musical, theory class and general music appreciation class. Some practical observation will be required. Same as EDUC 374.

MUSC 385: Instrumentation. 2 hours.

Intensive study of transposition, range and scoring techniques of all instruments. Manuscript preparation includes transcription for band and orchestra or works from various media. Includes origin and evolution of symphonic instrumentation.

MUSC 386: Choral Arranging. 2 hours.

A study of techniques of arranging for voices in both large and small ensembles. Assignments will include writing for various combinations of voices in various musical styles.

MUSC 400: Full Recital. 2 hours.

MUSC 401: Advanced Composition VII. 1-2 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 101, MUSC 102, MUSC 201, MUSC 202, MUSC 301, MUSC 302. Original composition in various musical forms and styles. Advanced projects utilizing instruments and voices. Instruction in traditional manuscript preparation and music notation software.

MUSC 402: Advanced Composition VIII. 1-2 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSC 101, MUSC 102, MUSC 201, MUSC 202, MUSC 301, MUSC 302, MUSC 401. Original composition in various musical forms and styles. Advanced projects utilizing instruments and voices. Instruction in traditional manuscript preparation and music notation software.

MUSC 450: Arts Criticism. 3 hours.

Designed to help students develop criteria for judging the quality of works of art, music and theatre and to match them with potential audiences. Coursework includes readings in arts criticism as well as critiquing current art events. Examples of projects include box office management and public relations and shadowing program planners, stage managers, and gallery curators. Same as ARTZ 450 and THTR 450.

MUSC 493: Senior Seminar. 3 hours.

MUSC 290, 390, 490: Selected Topics. 1-3 hours.

MUSC 391, 392, 491, 492: Research.

Music Therapy Courses:

MTHP 100: Music Therapy Orientation
MTHP 101: Field Studies I
MTHP 110: Music Therapy in Rehabilitation I
MTHP 120: Accountability in Music Therapy
MTHP 121: Music Therapy in Rehabilitation II
MTHP 201 Field Studies II
MTHP 210: Music Therapy in the Behavioral Health of Children
MTHP 220: Music Therapy in the Behavioral Health of Adults
MTHP 301: Field Studies III
MTHP 310: Recreational Music
MTHP 315: Behavior Measurement and Ethics
MTHP 320: Music Therapy in Developmental Disabilities I
MTHP 325: Music Therapy in Developmental Disabilities II
MTHP 401: Field Studies IV
MTHP 410: Psychological and Acoustical Foundations of Music I
MTHP 420: Psychological and Acoustical Foundations of Music II
MTHP 425: Research and Statistics
MTHP 497: Music Therapy Internship

MTHP 100: Music Therapy Orientation. 1 hour.

Introduction to the history, philosophy and current practice of music therapy; orientation to field studies.

MTHP 101: Field Studies I. 1 hour.

Pre-internship experiences; counseling techniques in music therapy; 42 clock hours of clinical contact including a weekly seminar.

MTHP 110: Music Therapy in Rehabilitation I. 2 hours.

The role of music therapy in rehabilitation; music therapy theory, research and clinical practice. Topics include disabled
children and adults, speech disorders, hearing and visual impairments and vocational rehabilitation.

MTHP 120: Accountability in Music Therapy. 1 hour.

An introduction of professional accountability. Topics include standards of practice, assessment, treatment planning, therapy implementation, evaluation, documentation and termination/discharge.

MTHP 121: Music Therapy in Rehabilitation II. 2 hours.

The role of music therapy in rehabilitation; music therapy theory, research and clinical practice relating to geriatrics, procedures in general hospitals, oncology and music therapy-assisted childbirth.

MTHP 201: Field Studies II. 1 hour.

Pre-internship experiences; counseling techniques in music therapy; 42 clock hours of clinical contact including a weekly seminar.

MTHP 210: Music Therapy in the Behavioral Health of Children. 2 hours.

Music therapy theory, research and clinical practice relating to autism, developmental delay, behavioral and other disorders of childhood and adolescence.

MTHP 220: Music Therapy in the Behavioral Health of Adults. 2 hours.

Music therapy theory, research and clinical practice relating to adult behavioral health.

MTHP 301: Field Studies III. 1 hour.

Pre-internship experiences; counseling techniques in music therapy; 42 clock hours of clinical contact including a weekly seminar.

MTHP 310: Recreational Music. 3 hours.

Prerequisite: Pass piano and guitar proficiency examinations. Materials and methods in music therapy; nontraditional piano, guitar, hand bell and percussion techniques; musical movement; music activity leadership; arranging and improvisation techniques in music therapy.

MTHP 315: Behavior Measurement and Ethics. 1 hour.

Measurement, reliability and charting techniques in music therapy. Ethics studies focus on professional, clinical and educational relationships in music therapy; ethics in research.

MTHP 320: Music Therapy in Developmental Disabilities I. 2 hours.

Music therapy theory, research and clinical practice relating to developmental disabilities with primary focus on mild and moderate mental retardation.

MTHP 325: Music Therapy in Developmental Disabilities II. 2 hours.

Music therapy theory, research and clinical practice relating to developmental disabilities with primary focus on severe and profound mental retardation, learning disabilities and other developmental disabilities.

MTHP 401: Field Studies IV. 1 hour.

Pre-internship experiences; counseling techniques in music therapy; 42 clock hours of clinical contact including a weekly seminar.

MTHP 410: Psychological and Acoustical Foundations of Music I. 2 hours.

Study of affective response to music, musical preference, perceptual responses to music and musical acoustics.

MTHP 420: Psychological and Acoustical Foundations of Music II. 2 hours.

Study of physiological response to music, learning and musical abilities and musical acoustics.

MTHP 425: Research and Statistics. 3 hours.

Techniques of research and writing in music therapy; elementary statistical techniques for evaluating the results of music therapy research and treatments. (Meets Undergraduate Research Experience)

MTHP 497: Music Therapy Internship. 3 hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of all undergraduate coursework with minimum grade of C in all music therapy coursework and permission of instructor. At least 1020 clock hours of internship in an approved clinical setting. May be taken in consultation with music therapy advisor.

Ensemble Courses:

Ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. The following ensemble courses are available to all qualified students of the university:

MUSC 127 (fall)/128 (spring): Percussion Ensemble. 5 hours.

MUSC 129 (fall)/130 (spring): Flute Ensemble. 5 hours.

MUSC 131 (fall)/132 (spring): Brass Ensemble. 5 hours.

MUSC 133 (fall)/134 (spring): Clarinet Ensemble. 5 hours.

MUSC 135 (fall)/136 (spring): Woodwind Quintet. 5 hours.

MUSC 137 (fall)/138 (spring): Jazz Ensemble No. 2. 1 hour.

MUSC 139 (fall)/140 (spring): Concert Band. 1 hour.

MUSC 141 (fall)/142 (spring): Jazz Ensemble No. 1. 1 hour.

MUSC 145 (fall)/146 (spring): Chamber Choir. 5 hours.

MUSC 147 (fall)/148 (spring): Drury Singers. 1 hour.

MUSC 149 (fall)/150 (spring): Concert Choir. 1 hour.

MUSC 151 (spring): Opera Workshop. 1 hour.

MUSC 155 (fall)/156 (spring): Chamber Groups. 5 hours.

MUSC 157 (fall)/158 (spring): String Quartet. 5 hours.

MUSC 159 (fall)/160 (spring): College Orchestra. 1 hour.