CHAIR: Robert Walzel (rwalzel@shsu.edu)
FACULTY: Barrett, J. Best, R. Best, Cannon, Corbin, DeMers, Fleming, Howey, Lake, Mallard, McInturf, Meaux, Miller, Nolteriek, Plugge, Raatz, Schroeder, Smith, Strong, Swansbourne, Wile, Wilson
The Bachelor of Music curricula of the Department of Music are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
ENG 164, ENG 165 (6 hours)
MTH 164 or 170 (3 hours)
BIO, CHM, GEL/GEO 131/111 or PHY (from two different depts.) (8 hours)
English Literature: ENG 265, 266, 267 (6 hours)
Cultural Studies (3 hours):
BSL 236
Foreign Language: 263, 264 (French, German, Spanish)
Geography 265, 266
History 265, 266
Sociology 168
HIS 163, HIS 164 (6 hours)
POL 261, POL 285 (6 hours)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours):
Kinesiology 215 (1 hour)
Computer Literacy (3 hours): CS 133, 138, or 143, MIS 188, LS 130, Approved substitute
Music Theory: MUS 122, 124; 123, 125; 222, 224; 223 (14 hours)
Advanced Theory Elective: MUS 362, 363, 370, 372, 464, 465, 474, 475 (3 hours)
Music Literature/History: MUS 138; MUS 376; two courses selected from MUS 377, 378, 379 (12 hours)
Conducting: MUS 226; 314, 424 (5 hours)
Principal Instrument (minimum of 4 hours at 301x level) (14 hours)
Piano (taken until proficiency is passed) (0-4 hours)
Ensemble (minimum of one major ensemble each semester) (7 hours)
Instrumental Emphasis (for students preparing to teach junior high or high school band or orchestra):
MUS 113, 116, 213, 216, 313, 316, 310 (6 hours); MUS 362 (in addition to three hours advanced theory elective) (3 hours); MUS 461 (3 hours)
Choral Emphasis (for students preparing to teach junior high or high school choir): MUS 117, 118, 119, 367, 462 (9 hours)
Elementary Music Emphasis (for students preparing to teach general music, grades K-8): MUS 367, 368, 493 (9 hours)
MUS 138 satisfies the Visual & Performing Arts requirement of the SHSU Core Curriculum.
Students concentrating in piano rather than in an orchestral instrument or voice make the following alterations in the instrumental or choral program curriculum outlines:
A curriculum for the Bachelor of Music degree with teacher certification, when successfully completed, qualifies a candidate for a Provisional All-Level Music Certificate to teach in kindergarten through twelfth grade. This degree will not be awarded unless the student successfully completes the required EED and SED courses.
ENG 164, ENG 165 (6 hours)
MTH 164 or 170 (3 hours)
BIO, CHM, GEL/GEO 131/111 or PHY (from two different depts.) (8 hours)
English Literature: ENG 265, 266, 267 (3 hours)
Cultural Studies (3 hours):
HIS 163, HIS 164 (6 hours)
POL 261, POL 285 (6 hours)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours):
Kinesiology 215 (1 hour)
Computer Literacy (3 hours): CS 133, 138, or 143, MIS 188, LS 130, Approved substitute
Music Theory: MUS 122, 124; 123, 125; 222, 224; 223 (14 hours)
Advanced Theory Elective: MUS 362, 363, 370, 372, 464, 465, 474, 475 (9 hours for vocal majors, 12 hours for others)
Music Literature/History: MUS 138; MUS 376; two courses selected from MUS 377, 378, 379 (12 hours)
Conducting: MUS 226; 314, 424 (5 hours)
Principal Instrument (minimum of 8 hours at 301x level) (16 hours)
Piano (taken until proficiency is passed) (0-4 hours)
Ensemble (minimum of one major ensemble each semester) (8 hours)
Theory-Composition: MUS 362, 371, 372, 465, instrumental technique courses (3 hours); 301x level piano (4 hours); Senior Recital; GER 141, 142 or FRN 141, 142 (8 hours).
Music Literature: Music literature electives (12 hours), GER 141, 142, 263, 264 (14 hours).
Instrumental Performance*: Junior Recital, Senior Recital, MUS 461, GER 141, 142 or FRN 141, 142 (8 hours).
Vocal Performance: Junior recital, Senior recital, MUS 117, 118, 119, 462, GER 141, 142, 263, 264 (14 hours).
Piano Performance: Junior Recital, Senior Recital, MUS 492, elective (3 hours), GER 141, 142 or FRN 141, 142 (8 hours).
Organ Performance: Junior Recital, Senior Recital, music electives (6 hours), GER 141, 142 or FRN 141, 142 (8 hours).
MUS 138 satisfies the Visual & Performing Arts requirement of the SHSU Core Curriculum. Piano majors may elect an emphasis in accompanying rather than solo performance. See the department chair for requirements.
* Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion.
ENG 164, ENG 165 (6 hours)
MTH 164 or 170 (3 hours)
BIO 245 (required) plus one additional from CHM, GEL/GEO 131/111 or PHY (8 hours)
English Literature: ENG 265, 266, 267 (3 hours)
Cultural Studies (3 hours): Sociology 168
HIS 163, HIS 164 (6 hours)
POL 261, POL 285 (6 hours)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours): PSY 131
Kinesiology 215 (1 hour)
Computer Literacy (3 hours): CS 133, 138, or 143, MIS 188, LS 130, Approved substitute
Music Theory: MUS 122, 124; 123, 125; 222, 224; 223 (14 hours)
Music Literature/History: MUS 138; one course selected from MUS 376, 377, 378, 379 (6 hours)
Conducting: MUS 226 (2 hours)
Instrumental Techniques: MUS 113, 213, 310, 313 (4 Hours)
Principal Instrument (minimum of 4 hours at 301x level) (12 hours)
Piano (taken until proficiency is passed) (0-4 hours)
Ensemble (minimum of one major ensemble each semester) (8 hours)
Music for Children: MUS 368 (3 hours)
Fundamentals of Guitar: MUS 162 (3 hours)
Fundamentals of Singing: MUS 165 of 166 (3 hours)
Practicum in Music Therapy: MUS 210 (4 hours)
Intro to Music Therapy: MUS 238 (3 hours)
Psychology of Music: MUS 239 (3 hours)
Instrumental Skills: MUS 336 (3 hours)
Observation and Measurement: MUS 365 (3 hours)
Music Therapy Techniques: MUS 366, 495, 496 (9 hours)
Internship in Music Therapy: MUS 497, 498 (6 hours)
PSY 331 (3 hours) [PSY 131 included in I. General Education]
SPD 231
[8 hours lab science included in I. General Education]
[SOC 168 included in I. General Education]
PHL 471 (3 hours)
Music Therapy in a Correctional Setting: CJ 373, 436, 360, 482
MUS 138 satisfies the Visual & Performing Arts requirement of the SHSU Core Curriculum.
Requirements for Music Majors
Music Theory Placement
Transfer Students
Music as a Minor
Not more than eight hours earned in ensembles may be counted toward a degree unless specified.
ENS 110 Major ensemble for keyboard students. (performance major only)
ENS 111, 311 Major ensemble for vocal students.
ENS 116, 216, 316, 416 Major ensemble for wind and percussion students.
ENS 117, 317 Major ensemble for string students.
For information regarding Common Course numbers for Ensemble courses, please refer to the Common Course listing in the General Information section of this catalogue.
MUS 110X CLASS PIANO FOR NON-MUSIC MAJORS. [MUSI 1101] Basic techniques of piano playing. Development of musical literacy with respect to the keyboard. Designed for the non-music major. Two hours lecture and practice. Credit 1.
MUS 111X CLASS PIANO, LEVEL 1. [MUSI 1181] Basic techniques of piano playing. Development of musical skills with respect to the keyboard. Designed for the music major who has little familiarity with the keyboard. Two hours lecture and practice. Credit 1.
MUS 112X CLASS PIANO, LEVEL 2. [MUSI 1182] Basic techniques of piano playing. Development of musical skills with respect to the keyboard. Prerequisite: MUS 111X. Credit 1.
MUS 113X CLASS PIANO, LEVEL 3. [MUSI 2181 ] Basic techniques of piano playing. Further development of musical skills with respect to the keyboard. Prerequisite: MUS 112X. Credit 1.
MUS 114X CLASS PIANO, LEVEL 4. [MUSI 2182] Basic techniques of piano playing. Enhancement of musical skills to provide minimum competencies on keyboard necessary for completion of the music degree. Prerequisite: MUS 113X. Credit 1.
MUS 113 [MUSI 1166]:116 [MUSI 1167] STUDY OF WOODWINDS. Basic techniques of playing clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, flute, and piccolo. Three hours lecture and practice. Credit 1 each.
MUS 117:118:119 SINGERS DICTION. 117: English and Italian. 118: French. 119: German. These courses are designed to familiarize singers with the pronunciation of each language as sung in choral music, recital literature, and opera. Prerequisites: MUS 117, none; MUS 118 and 119, MUS 117. Credit 1 each.
MUS 162 FUNDAMENTALS OF GUITAR. [MUSI 1303] Basic guitar technique for the beginning student is combined with a study of the fundamentals of music notation. Not open to music majors. No prerequisite. Credit 3 each.
MUS 165:166 FUNDAMENTALS OF SINGING. A study of the physiology of vocal music production and the development of the singing voice. Emphasis on correct breathing, tone placement, vowel formations, stage presence and musical interpretation. Not open to students majoring in Music. Credit 3 each.
MUS 213 [MUSI 1168]:216 [MUSI 2168] STUDY OF BRASSES. Basic techniques of playing trumpet, trombone, French horn, baritone, and tuba. Three hours lecture and practice. Credit 1 each.
MUS 226 CONDUCTING I. An introduction to the basic techniques of conducting choral and instrumental music. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Credit 2.
MUS 262 ADVANCED GUITAR. Continuation of fundamentals of guitar with guitar techniques for advanced students combined with study of fundamentals of music notation. Credit 3.
MUS 310 STUDY OF PERCUSSION. Basic techniques of playing all percussion instruments. Three hours lecture and practice. Credit 1.
MUS 313:316 STUDY OF STRINGS. Basic techniques of playing violin, viola, violoncello, and string brass. Three hours lecture and practice. Credit 1 each.
MUS 314 CONDUCTING LABORATORY. See MUS 424.
MUS 417 RECITAL. A public solo performance reflecting the work of one full semester of preparation at the upper division level under supervision of the applied music faculty. The student must be concurrently enrolled for applied music instruction and must have his/her program approved by his/her professor. An audition must be passed at least three weeks prior to the scheduled performance. Credit 1.
MUS 424 CONDUCTING II. The study and application of advanced conducting technique as applied to instrumental and choral ensembles with emphasis on the development of analytical and interpretative skills. Prerequisite: MUS 226 or consent of instructor. MUS 314 must be taken concurrently. Three hours lecture. Credit 2.
MUS 461 TECHNIQUES FOR WIND AND STRING INSTRUMENTS. A study of the literature, methods, and teaching techniques of wind and string instruments. May be taken by conference. Prerequisites: Senior standing in music performance and consent of instructor. Credit 3.
MUS 462 THE SCIENCE AND ART OF SINGING. Introduction to traditional theories of vocal registration, resonance adjustment, vowel formation, emotional aspects of the vocal process, and elements of English, French, German, and Italian diction. Credit 3.
| BSN 101X, 301X Bassoon | OBO 101X, 301X Oboe | TBA 101X, 301X Tuba |
| CEL 101X, 301X Cello | ORG 101X Organ | TRB 101X, 301X Trombone |
| CLR 101X, 301X Clarinet | PER 101X, 301X Percussion | TRP 101X, 301X Trumpet |
| EUP 101X, 301X Euphonium | PNO 101X, 301X Piano | VLA 101X, 301X Viola |
| FLU 101X, 301X Flute | SAX 101X, 301X Saxophone | VLN 101X, 301X Violin |
| HRN 101X, 301X Horn | STB 101X, 301X String Bass | VOI 101X, 301X Voice |
| HRP 101X, 301X Harp |
Applied Music Fees. Students enrolled in Applied Music Instruction are required to pay a fee at the time of registration on a per-course basis as follows:
1-hour course$30.00
3-hour course$75.00
2-hour course$60.00
4-hour course$75.00
There is no additional charge for use of practice rooms.
MUS 122 THEORY OF MUSIC I. [MUSI 1211] An introduction to the fundamental materials and structures of music. All diatonic scales and intervals, notation and structure of basic rhythmic organizations, and simple vertical sonorities are explored, using the keyboard as an adjunct tool. A study of tonality, key systems, and simple phrase and period forms are applied to creative work in order to integrate all concepts with the student's work in applied and historical studies. The semester ends with an introduction to the study of tertian harmony as exemplified in tonal music and including diatonic triads. Credit 2.
MUS 123 THEORY OF MUSIC II. [MUSI 1212] Continuation of THEORY OF MUSIC I, expanding the tertian harmonic vocabulary to include the dominant seventh chord, and an introduction to secondary sevenths, secondary dominants and leading tone chords, and modulation. The study of ternary, binary, and through-composed forms and their application to creative work. Prerequisite: MUS 122. Credit 2.
MUS 124 MUSICIANSHIP I. [MUSI 1216] Intensive drill in the development of sight-singing and aural skills. The material used is coordinated with that of THEORY I. Credit 2.
MUS 125 MUSICIANSHIP II. [MUSI 1217] Continuation of MUSICIANSHIP I. Material is coordinated with that of THEORY II. Prerequisites: MUS 122 and 124. Credit 2.
MUS 161 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF MUSIC. The study of the fundamentals of music, including major and minor scales, rhythm, chords, sight-reading, and ear-training. Not open to music majors or minors. Credit 3.
MUS 222 THEORY OF MUSIC III. [MUSI 2211] A continuation of the study of harmonic and melodic materials of tonal music expanded to include all characteristic diatonic and chromatic resources and their application in keyboard work and creative projects. Formal procedures studied include the larger traditional structures such as the rondo, sonata, and contrapuntal forms. Prerequisites: MUS 123 and 124. Credit 2.
MUS 223 THEORY OF MUSIC IV. [MUSI 2212] A study of musical materials and structures that evolved in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Emphasis is placed on the investigation of the entire panorama of twentieth century music including folk, ethnic, and jazz idioms in addition to the developments in the classical tradition. Prerequisite: MUS 222. Credit 2.
MUS 224 MUSICIANSHIP III. [MUSI 2216] Continuation of MUSICIANSHIP II. Material is coordinated with that of THEORY III. Prerequisites: MUS 123 and 125. Credit 2.
MUS 362 ORCHESTRATION AND ANALYSIS. A study of basic techniques of instrumentation, including ranges, transpositions, and characteristics of band and orchestral instruments. Practical application in the form of projects for various instrumental combinations. Prerequisite: MUS 222. Credit 3.
MUS 363 STRUCTURE AND ANALYSIS. A study of musical structure and design from all historical periods. Introduces diverse methods of musical analysis to gain an ability to distinguish various stylistic idioms. Emphasis is placed on analytical findings as it relates to application in teaching, performance, music therapy, conducting, and/or composition. Prerequisite: MUS 223. Credit 3.
MUS 370 CLASS COMPOSITION. An introduction to the craft of composition. Projects involve the application of basic creative techniques which generate complete pieces, diverse stylistic idioms, and aesthetic considerations. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: MUS 222 and 224 or permission of instructor. Credit 3.
MUS 372 JUNIOR COMPOSITION. The study and practice of strict composition. Reference is made to the practices of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, but with emphasis on the stylistic idioms of the twentieth century. May be taken by conference. Prerequisite: MUS 223. Credit 3 each.
MUS 464 SEMINAR IN COMPOSITION. Creative activity in the composition of larger forms under individual faculty supervision. Prerequisite: MUS 372. Credit 3 each.
MUS 465 COUNTERPOINT AND ANALYSIS. A survey of polyphony of the eighteenth through the twentieth centuries with emphasis on creative projects. Prerequisite: MUS 223. Credit 3.
MUS 474 TWENTIETH-CENTURY MUSICAL STYLES. Trends, techniques, and the various styles of musical composition in the twentieth century, beginning with Impressionism, studied conceptually and aurally. Concepts are applied to exercises in composition. Prerequisite: MUS 223. Credit 3.
MUS 138 SURVEY OF MUSIC LITERATURE. [MUSI 1308] The fundamentals of music terminology, standard instrumental and vocal forms, and representative composers and compositions from secular and sacred music of most eras are. Prerequisites: MUS 122, 124 or departmental consent. Credit 3.
MUS 264 HISTORY OF ROCK, JAZZ, AND POPULAR MUSIC. [MUSI 1310] A survey of the history of jazz, rock, and popular music beginning with their common origins in African, European, and late 19th-century southern folk music. Continues through the latest trends and includes individual musicians as well as stylistic details. No prerequisite; for non-music majors. Credit 3.
MUS 265 MUSIC APPRECIATION. [MUSI 1306] A general survey of music literature designed for the non-music major. Representative composers and their works are studied through recordings, lectures, reports, and live performances. Credit 3.
MUS 367:368 STUDIES IN MUSIC FOR CHILDREN. Introduction to Kodály philosophy and materials, Orff instruments, folk song materials, solfege and basic theory for children. Several types of curricula for grades K-6 are presented. Prerequisite: MUS 123. Credit 3 each.
MUS 376:377:378:379 HISTORY OF MUSIC. A study of musical styles, forms, and textures in history from antiquity to the present. The first course includes music from antiquity through the Renaissance. The second course covers the period from Monteverdi to Beethoven. The third course begins with the later works of Beethoven and extends to the end of the 19th century. The fourth course begins with Debussy and extends to the present era. Prerequisites: MUS 138; junior standing or consent of instructor. Credit 3 each.
MUS 468 SEMINAR IN RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES. A course in which the undergraduate student may pursue advanced specialized study under faculty supervision in the areas of composition, music literature, analysis, and research. May be repeated for credit. (This course may be taken for Academic Distinction credit. See Academic Distinction Program in this Catalogue.) Credit 3 each.
MUS 493 PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC. An overview of the major topics related to the philosophy of music and the underlying bases of the development of such a philosophy. Topics to be covered include aesthetics, perception, aptitude, and research, all as they relate to the field of music. Credit 3.
MUS 210 PRACTICUM IN MUSIC. Supervised pre-clinical experience in community settings; each semester of study is correlated with the population being considered in the corresponding core music therapy course. Credit 1 (4 semesters).
MUS 238 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THERAPY. A survey of the role of music as therapy in educational, psychiatric, hospital, nursing home, and prison settings. No prerequisite. Credit 3.
MUS 239 PSYCHOLOGY OF MUSIC. A study of the effect of music on the mind. Topics include musical acoustics, music perception, and experimental research in music. No prerequisite. Credit 3.
MUS 336 INSTRUMENTAL SKILLS FOR THE MUSIC THERAPY SETTING. Study of instrumental skills as applied in the music therapy setting utilizing guitar, dulcimer, keyboard percussion, and Latin American instruments. Research findings in the music therapy literature will be used in structuring improvisational opportunities for specific music therapy populations. Prerequisite: Music or music therapy major. Credit 3.
MUS 365 OBSERVATION AND MEASUREMENT IN MUSIC THERAPY. A study of current assessment and evaluation procedures used in music therapy and the application of observational recording techniques in educational, social, and therapeutic settings. Prerequisite: Admission to music therapy program. MUS 210 must be taken concurrently. Credit 3.
MUS 366 MUSIC THERAPY TECHNIQUES I. An examination of music therapy techniques used in the special education setting and current legislation related to education of students with disabilities and music/music therapy to be provided. Prerequisite: MUS 365. MUS 210 must be taken concurrently. Credit 3.
MUS 495 MUSIC THERAPY TECHNIQUES II. A study of music therapy procedures used with adults in aging adult settings and an examination of issues concerning the use of music therapy within this population. Prerequisites: MUS 366. MUS 210 must be taken concurrently. Credit 3.
MUS 496 MUSIC THERAPY TECHNIQUES III. A seminar presentation of contemporary issues in the field of music therapy. Prerequisite: MUS 495. MUS 210 must be taken concurrently. Credit 3.
MUS 497 INTERNSHIP IN MUSIC THERAPY. First three-month period of supervised clinical experience at site approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Prerequisite: Completion of music therapy core sequence. Credit 3.
MUS 498 INTERNSHIP IN MUSIC THERAPY. Second three-month period of supervised clinical experience. Prerequisite: MUS 497. Credit 3.