Music (MUS)
MUS 101, *MUSIC APPRECIATION I: SURVEY, 3 Credits
Dealing primarily with the Western classical tradition, the course focuses on developing perceptive listening skills through the study of musical forms and styles. For non-majors.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: MUS 101H
Available via Ecampus
MUS 101H, *MUSIC APPRECIATION I: SURVEY, 3 Credits
Dealing primarily with the Western classical tradition, the course focuses on developing perceptive listening skills through the study of musical forms and styles. For non-majors.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; HNRS – Honors Course Designator; LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: MUS 101
Available via Ecampus
MUS 102, *MUSIC APPRECIATION II: PERIODS AND GENRES, 3 Credits
A study of the masterworks of a single era (such as Baroque, classic, romantic, twentieth century) or a genre (such as orchestra, chamber, opera, musical theatre). For non-majors.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: MUS 102H
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 102H, *MUSIC APPRECIATION II: PERIODS AND GENRES, 3 Credits
A study of the masterworks of a single era (such as Baroque, classic, romantic, twentieth century) or a genre (such as orchestra, chamber, opera, musical theatre). For non-majors.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; HNRS – Honors Course Designator; LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: MUS 102
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUS 103, *MUSIC APPRECIATION III: GREAT COMPOSERS, 3 Credits
The life and works of one or more significant composers including Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and others. For non-majors.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: MUS 103H
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 104, *SURVEY OF JAZZ, 3 Credits
Study of jazz as a technical framework and values system for performing, composing and, experiencing music. Survey the history of jazz music up to the present to learn how this music works—from its technical musical elements to the culture that gave birth to and influenced its development. Actively listen, critique and discuss jazz, identify major artists and styles, and understand the cultural forces that shaped its development over time.
Attributes: CPWC – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Western Culture
Available via Ecampus
MUS 107, INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATIONS AND PUBLISHING, 3 Credits
An introduction to project based music composing applications to create original music, remixes and contemporary productions. Students build skills through weekly exercises in both Reaper and Musescore notation software.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 108, *MUSIC CULTURES OF THE WORLD, 3 Credits
Survey of the world's music with attention to musical styles and cultural contexts. Included are Oceania, Indonesia, Africa, Asia, Latin America. For non-majors.
Attributes: CPCD – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Cultural Diversity; LACN – Liberal Arts Non-Western Core
Equivalent to: MUS 108H
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 108H, *MUSIC CULTURES OF THE WORLD, 3 Credits
Survey of the world's music with attention to musical styles and cultural contexts. Included are Oceania, Indonesia, Africa, Asia, Latin America. For non-majors.
Attributes: CPCD – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Cultural Diversity; HNRS – Honors Course Designator; LACN – Liberal Arts Non-Western Core
Equivalent to: MUS 108
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 111, THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC TECHNOLOGY, 3 Credits
Covers the principles and approaches used in contemporary music technology. Lectures and demonstrations will be rooted in physics, psychoacoustics, digital and analog recording, various software and hardware platforms, composition, and audio production in order to give students greater context into the creative and technical avenues of the music technologist.
MUS 112, INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL AUDIO, 3 Credits
Students will develop a thorough understanding of digital audio in both theory and application. Topics to be explored include common DAW operations, CD authoring, audio for web, sound design, MIDI, songwriting and composition, and digital effects. Course projects will engage students in both technical and creative capacities of digital audio production.
Prerequisite: MUS 111 with C- or better
MUS 113, AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES, 3 Credits
Students will gain a thorough understanding of the technical and creative potential of various audio equipment used in sound production including microphones, speakers, mixers, recording equipment, effects processors, patch bays, MIDI, and various video equipment. Through discussion and experimentation, students will pursue real-world audio problems in collaborative and individual projects.
Prerequisite: MUS 111 with C- or better
MUS 114, FOUNDATIONS: APPLIED LISTENING AND THEORY, 3 Credits
A general music foundation series that facilitates students with no prior formal musical background to develop contemporary music literacy using modes of listening including radio, digital music libraries, interactive tutorials and guided listenings and visual mapping.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 115, FOUNDATIONS: APPLIED LISTENING, THEORY, AND PRACTICE, 3 Credits
Part two of a general music foundation series that facilitates students with no prior formal musical background to develop contemporary music literacy using modes of listening including radio, digital music libraries, interactive tutorials and guided listenings and visual mapping.
Prerequisite: MUS 114 with D- or better
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 121, LITERATURE AND MATERIALS OF MUSIC I, 3 Credits
Covers fundamentals of music theory along with a brief introduction to Western art music. This requires students to learn to read and write all notes in treble and bass clef, and all common scales, intervals, triads and seventh chords, using key signatures. They also learn to recognize basic rhythms and write them down.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
MUS 122, LITERATURE AND MATERIALS OF MUSIC I, 3 Credits
An integrated, team-taught approach to the study of Western art music, including repertory, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic components, formal organization, and composition.
Recommended: MUS 121
MUS 123, LITERATURE AND MATERIALS OF MUSIC I, 3 Credits
An integrated, team-taught approach to the study of Western art music, including repertory, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic components, formal organization, and composition.
Recommended: MUS 122
MUS 126, LITERATURE AND MATERIALS LAB II, 1 Credit
Transpose scores, harmonic idioms, harmonic progressions.
Equivalent to: MUS 125
Recommended: MUS 122 and MUS 125. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 123 for music majors
MUS 134, AURAL SKILLS I, 1 Credit
Aural comprehension of the basic melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of music.
Corequisites: MUS 121
MUS 135, AURAL SKILLS II, 1 Credit
Aural comprehension of the basic melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of music.
Recommended: Concurrent enrollment with MUS 122
MUS 136, AURAL SKILLS I, 1 Credit
Aural comprehension of the basic melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of music.
MUS 140, OSU CHAMBER CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A select ensemble of approximately 40 mixed voices. Performances each term. Annual tours.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 146, TREBLE CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A soprano/alto ensemble designed for vocal development and exploration of treble choral literature. Performances each term.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 147, TENOR/BASS CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A tenor/bass ensemble designed for vocal development and exploration of TTBB choral literature. Performances each term.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 150, SYMPHONIC BAND, 1 Credit
A select ensemble of approximately 80 wind and percussion players. Performance each term.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 151, CAMPUS BAND, 1 Credit
Wind and percussion ensemble of approximately 70 players. Performance each term. Open to all students.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 152, RHYTHM AND BEAVS PEP BAND, 1 Credit
An auditioned group of 12 musicians who perform at university, community, and athletic events throughout the year.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 153, MARCHING BAND, 1-2 Credits
A marching and playing unit of more than 160 musicians. Performs for home football games.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
MUS 154, BASKETBALL BAND, 1 Credit
An ensemble of approximately 50 players. Performs for home games.
This course is repeatable for 3 credits.
MUS 156, INDOOR DRUM LINE, 1-2 Credits
A derivative of the Marching Band Drum Line, this ensemble performs and competes around the Pacific Northwest. Audition required.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 158, LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE, 1 Credit
Concentration on current jazz styles. Performance each term.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 160, UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 1 Credit
An ensemble of 65-80 players. Performance of orchestral repertoire from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Performance each term.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 162, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: GUITAR, 1 Credit
A guitar performance group designed to explore ensemble rehearsal techniques and repertoire.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 163, ACCOMPANYING, 1 Credit
Piano accompanying and chamber music skills, studio experience and weekly performance class.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 164, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: STRINGS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 165, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: WOODWINDS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 166, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: BRASS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 167, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: PERCUSSION, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 168, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: MISCELLANEOUS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 169, OPERA WORKSHOP, 1-2 Credits
Examines musical, linguistic, and dramatic preparation and performance of roles and scenes from the opera, operetta, and musical theatre repertory. Explores the history and literature of opera and American musical theatre, and begins to prepare students for a career in the stage industry for singer/actors (auditioning, young artist programs, etc.).
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 171, GROUP LESSONS: PIANO I, 1 Credit
Part 1 of the first-year group piano sequence. Group instruction in piano skills and basic theory.
MUS 172, GROUP PIANO II, 1 Credit
Part 2 of the first-year group piano sequence. A continuation of MUS 171.
Prerequisite: MUS 171 with C- or better
MUS 173, GROUP PIANO III, 1 Credit
Part 3 of the first-year group piano sequence. A continuation of MUS 172.
Prerequisite: MUS 172 with C- or better
MUS 186, GROUP GUITAR, 1 Credit
Teaches fundamentals of the guitar in a small-group setting. Emphasis on practical use of the instrument.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 190, APPLIED MUSICIANSHIP: BEGINNER BEAT MAKING (DAW), 2 Credits
Teaches the process involved in composing and constructing drum beats for any style of popular music. This course will take you through the basics of understand the roles of each individual drum on a typical drum kit, to programming on an 808 or sequenced style virtual kit. We will also explore putting together your own collection of sounds and building drum and percussion kits for your own creative applications and compositions.
Prerequisite: MUS 111 with C or better
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 191, INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, 1 Credit
Examines principles and approaches used in contemporary music technology and production with a slant towards affordability and bedroom recording practices which incorporates low-budget technology and high reliance on post-production technique. Composes original work, edits and mixes existing audio and music projects, records audio using both low and high-budget equipment, and analyzes the effectiveness of their creative assets.
MUS 199, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-3 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 200, AMERICAN MUSIC TRADITION, 3 Credits
Explores religious, classical, folk, and pop idioms, American music is both a reflection of the nation’s rich creative elements and a defining factor of our national identity. Analyzes the history of American music and the role it plays in society today.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 201, ENGLISH AND LATIN DICTION FOR SINGERS, 1 Credit
Presents the principles of lyric diction in English and Latin and provides practice in the skills needed to sing the languages accurately and expressively.
MUS 202, ITALIAN LYRIC DICTION FOR SINGERS, 1 Credit
Presents the principles of lyric diction in Italian and provides practice in the skills needed to sing the languages accurately and expressively.
Prerequisite: MUS 201 with C or better
MUS 203, GERMAN LYRIC DICTION FOR SINGERS, 1 Credit
Presents the principles of German lyric diction and provides practice in the skills needed to sing the language accurately and expressively.
Prerequisite: MUS 201 with C or better
MUS 204, FRENCH LYRIC DICTION FOR SINGERS, 1 Credit
Presents the principles of French lyric diction and provides practice in the skills needed to sing the language accurately and expressively.
Prerequisite: MUS 201 with C or better
MUS 216, THE MUSIC BUSINESS, 3 Credits
An overview of the many elements that comprise today’s music industry, with an emphasis on the most recent entrepreneurial and creative trends in this multi-billion-dollar business.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 221, LITERATURE AND MATERIALS OF MUSIC, 3 Credits
Advanced harmony, techniques of analysis, musical form, composition. Continued study of the repertory of Western music through the mid-twentieth century.
Recommended: MUS 123
MUS 222, LITERATURE AND MATERIALS OF MUSIC, 3 Credits
Advanced harmony, techniques of analysis, musical form, composition. Continued study of the repertory of Western music through the mid-twentieth century.
Recommended: MUS 221
MUS 223, LITERATURE AND MATERIALS OF MUSIC, 3 Credits
Advanced harmony, techniques of analysis, musical form, composition. Continued study of the repertory of Western music through the mid-twentieth century.
Recommended: MUS 222
MUS 234, AURAL SKILLS II, 1 Credit
Sight-singing; melodic and harmonic dictation. To be taken in sequence.
MUS 235, AURAL SKILLS II, 1 Credit
Sight-singing; melodic and harmonic dictation. To be taken in sequence.
Recommended: MUS 234
MUS 236, AURAL SKILLS II, 1 Credit
Sight-singing; melodic and harmonic dictation. To be taken in sequence.
Recommended: MUS 235
MUS 237, CRITICAL STUDIES IN CONTEMPORARY & POPULAR MUSIC, 3 Credits
Examines Contemporary and Popular Music, not as a narrow singular approach with a unitary cultural lens, but as a complex phenomenon with vast stylistic diversity, practices, participants and methodologies. Explores plurality of sonic approaches, interdisciplinary relations, and social, racial, and gender histories and cultural practices. Introduces critical approaches surrounding construction, embodied listening, sensuality and reception, dissemination perception, fandom, popular aesthetics and taste of contemporary and popular musical forms.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 251, INTRO TO ARTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP, 3 Credits
Emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurial thinking in the arts while engaging students with the fundamentals of the arts “business”. The focus of this course is the development of each student's Digital Portfolio. Each student will explore the arts industry through first-hand experiences with creative problem-solving exercises, discussion questions, collaborative projects, case studies, and hands-on activities.
MUS 255, INTERMEDIATE DAW AND MUSIC PUBLISHING, 3 Credits
Emphasizes project-based music composing application to create original music, live popular and contemporary music performance, using controllers, DJing and contemporary productions. Builds skills through weekly exercises in both Ableton and Musescore notation software.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Recommended: MUS 107 or MUS 111 or skills/experience with DAW
Available via Ecampus
MUS 271, GROUP PIANO IV, 1 Credit
Part of the second-year group piano sequence. Group instruction in piano skills and basic theory.
MUS 272, GROUP PIANO V, 1 Credit
Part of the second-year group piano sequence. Group instruction in piano skills and basic theory.
Prerequisite: MUS 271 with C- or better
MUS 273, GROUP PIANO VI, 1 Credit
Part of the second-year group piano sequence. Group instruction in piano skills and basic theory.
Prerequisite: MUS 272 with C- or better
MUS 279, INTRODUCTION TO SONGWRITING 1, 3 Credits
The study of songs and songwriting will be introduced, with special attention paid to the art of lyrics, melody, harmony, and structure to create songs. Songs will be analyzed and composed, and students will listen to popular American songwriting throughout modern history. Students are expected to listen critically and create and collaborate on original song lyrics and music.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 299, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-3 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 301, SOLO VOCAL REPERTOIRE: ENGLISH, 2 Credits
Survey of the development of English solo vocal literature from the Renaissance period to the present.
Prerequisite: MUS 123 with C or better
MUS 302, SOLO VOCAL REPERTOIRE: ITALIAN, 2 Credits
Survey of the development of Italian solo vocal literature from the Renaissance period to the present.
Prerequisite: MUS 123 with C or better
MUS 303, SOLO VOCAL REPERTOIRE: GERMAN, 2 Credits
Survey of the development of German solo vocal literature from the Renaissance period to the present.
Prerequisite: MUS 123 with C or better
MUS 304, SOLO VOCAL REPERTOIRE: FRENCH, 2 Credits
Survey of the development of French solo vocal literature from the 19th century to the present.
Prerequisite: MUS 123 with C or better
MUS 309, *WOMEN IN WESTERN MUSIC, 3 Credits
Explores the powerful roles women have played in both Western classical and popular music, from the Medieval Era to the present day. Drawing on historical, contemporary, and cross-cultural ideas and repertoire, the course will identify contributions women have made as composers, performers, patrons, educators, and consumers, and will examine why women's contributions were ignored in the past.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts
Available via Ecampus
MUS 313, SOUND SYNTHESIS, 3 Credits
Examines the various forms of synthesis used in modern electronic music and audio production. Throughout the course of the term, students will cultivate listening, programming, and analytical skills through the study of analog and digital synthesis. Emphasis will be placed on practical applications of synthesis through original creative projects.
MUS 315, INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING, 2 Credits
Basic terminology, beat patterns, and baton technique. Introduction to score preparation. Philosophy and history of conducting are also addressed.
Recommended: MUS 223 and MUS 236 and piano proficiency exam.
MUS 316, CHORAL CONDUCTING, 2 Credits
Continuation of MUS 315. Hand gesture technique, score reading, and score preparation of literature from all major historical periods. Focus upon principles of developing choral excellence. Includes conducting practice with a campus ensemble. To be taken in sequence.
Recommended: MUS 315
MUS 317, CHORAL CONDUCTING, 2 Credits
Continuation of MUS 315. Hand gesture technique, score reading, and score preparation of literature from all major historical periods. Focus upon principles of developing choral excellence. To be taken in sequence.
Recommended: MUS 315
MUS 318, INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING, 2 Credits
Continuation of MUS 315, including types of instrumental groups, seating arrangements, score preparation, and instrumental transposition and ranges. Advanced baton technique. To be taken in sequence.
Recommended: MUS 315
MUS 319, INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING, 2 Credits
Continuation of MUS 315, including types of instrumental groups, seating arrangements, score preparation, and instrumental transposition and ranges. Advanced baton technique. To be taken in sequence.
Recommended: MUS 315
MUS 324, HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC, 3 Credits
Chronological survey of the Euro-American traditions in music to be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite: MUS 123 with D- or better
Recommended: MUS 223
MUS 325, HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC, 3 Credits
Traces the development of Western music history from the early Classic period through the end of the 19th century. Explores major trends in orchestral, solo, chamber and vocal music through lectures, readings, research, discussion, score studies, and intensive writing assignments.
Prerequisite: MUS 123 with D- or better
Recommended: MUS 223
MUS 326, HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC, 3 Credits
Chronological survey of the Euro-American traditions in music to be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite: MUS 123 with D- or better
Recommended: MUS 223
MUS 331, *GENRE STUDIES: POPULAR MUSIC AND CULTURE IN LATIN AMERICA, 3 Credits
Explores traditional and popular musical practices in Spanish-speaking Latin America. Focusing on the rich mixture of African, European, and indigenous cultures that characterize this region, the class will examine technical aspects of music itself, cultural contexts of musical creation and performance, and the historical development of particular musical styles. Case studies, explored through listening and reading, will highlight various local and national musical traditions and their presence in transnational migrant communities and emerging world music markets.
Attributes: CPCD – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Cultural Diversity
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 334, CONTEMPORARY MUSIC TECHNIQUE & PRACTICE, 4 Credits
Creates individual and community-based musics from a variety of popular and contemporary music genres, techniques and practices. Valuable to those that require personalized feedback and want to develop the ability to imitate favorite hits, workshop new ideas, and generate original approaches to music making through improvisation, charts, audio recordings, experimentation and collective music practices. Focuses on making music through improvised means, real-time music practices as well as utilizing previous collected knowledges both through ear training, notation, or digital renderings to foster a personal voice.
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 338, APPLIED MUSICIANSHIP: GROUP GUITAR, 2 Credits
Focuses on learning the architecture of the guitar, its styles, and functionality in a contemporary music-making context. Provides a basic understanding of the fretboard through weekly practices that center on improvising and composing with simple scales, modes and chords. Applies skills to learning iconic guitar repertoire with an emphasis on learning by ear, the blues tradition, funk, rock and pop styles and trends. Emphasizes participatory practice required to incorporate chordal blocks and stylistic practice.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 340, OSU CHAMBER CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A select ensemble of approximately 40 mixed voices. Performance each term. Annual tours.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
Recommended: Two years college-level vocal experience
MUS 341, VOCAL PEDAGOGY I, 2 Credits
Provides an understanding of the singing voice and establishes guidelines for teaching vocal techniques. Explores the anatomical, physiological and acoustic elements of singing, providing students with a working knowledge of the vocal mechanism.
Prerequisite: MUP 291 with C or better
MUS 342, VOCAL PEDAGOGY II, 2 Credits
Provides a clear understanding of the singing voice as it progresses through the stages of maturation. Emphasizes appropriate repertoire selection for each voice classification. Provides theoretical framework and practical application of vocal pedagogy.
Prerequisite: MUS 341 with C or better
MUS 343X, VOCAL PEDAGOGY PRACTICUM, 2 Credits
Provides practical application of MUS 341 and MUS 342 through planning and implementation of vocal instruction. Emphasizes vocal tone building.
MUS 344, INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY AND REPERTOIRE, 3 Credits
This course is directed towards the student who anticipates a career as a professional musician in a performance group, soloist, or as an instrumental studio instructor.
Recommended: Music lessons MUP 300 or higher
MUS 346, TREBLE CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A soprano/alto ensemble designed for vocal development and exploration of treble choral literature. Performances each term.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 347, TENOR/BASS CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A tenor/bass ensemble designed for vocal development and exploration of TTBB choral literature. Performances each term.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 350, SYMPHONIC BAND, 1 Credit
A select ensemble of approximately 80 wind and percussion players. Performance winter and spring terms.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 351, CAMPUS BAND, 1 Credit
Wind and percussion ensemble of approximately 70 players. Performance each term. Open to all students.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 352, RHYTHM AND BEAVS PEP BAND, 1 Credit
An auditioned group of 12 musicians who perform at university, community, and athletic events throughout the year.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 353, MARCHING BAND, 1-2 Credits
A marching and playing unit of more than 160 musicians. Performs for home football games; one trip each year to an off-campus game.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
MUS 354, BASKETBALL BAND, 1 Credit
An ensemble of approximately 50 players. Performs for home games. Students must have two years college-level experience.
This course is repeatable for 3 credits.
MUS 356, INDOOR DRUM LINE, 1-2 Credits
A derivative of the Marching Band Drum Line, this ensemble performs and competes around the Pacific Northwest during winter term. Audition required.
This course is repeatable for 3 credits.
MUS 358, LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE, 1 Credit
Concentration on current jazz styles. Performance each term.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 360, UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 1 Credit
An ensemble of 65-80 players. Performance of orchestral repertoire from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Performance each term.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 362, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: GUITAR, 1 Credit
A guitar performance group designed to explore ensemble rehearsal techniques and repertoire.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 363, ACCOMPANYING, 1 Credit
Piano accompanying and chamber music skills, studio experience, and weekly performance class.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
Recommended: Two years college-level ensemble
MUS 364, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: STRINGS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 365, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: WOODWINDS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 366, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: BRASS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 367, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: PERCUSSION, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 368, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: MISCELLANEOUS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 369, OPERA WORKSHOP, 1-2 Credits
Examines musical, linguistic, and dramatic preparation and performance of roles and scenes from the opera, operetta, and musical theatre repertory. Explores the history and literature of opera and American musical theatre, and begins to prepare students for a career in the stage industry for singer/actors (auditioning, young artist programs, etc.).
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 371, GROUP PIANO VII, 1 Credit
Part of the third-year group piano sequence. Group instruction in piano skills and basic theory.
MUS 372, GROUP PIANO VIII, 1 Credit
Part of the third-year group piano sequence. Group instruction in piano skills and basic theory.
Prerequisite: MUS 371 with C- or better
MUS 373, GROUP PIANO IX, 1 Credit
Part of the third-year group piano sequence. Group instruction in piano skills and basic theory.
Prerequisite: MUS 372 with C- or better
MUS 399, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-3 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 400, ^STUDIES IN WRITING ABOUT MUSIC, 3 Credits
Students will read relevant literature pertaining to a selected topic. These readings will be discussed during the class period, serve as a basis of knowledge for the writing assignments throughout the quarter, and promote critical thinking about the topic. A large portion of the term will be devoted to learning various genres of writing about music, including formal writing and informal, low-stakes writing. Students will be introduced to a variety of ways of writing about music through the course readings and will learn how to tailor one’s writing style towards a genre’s particular audience.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: MUS 325 with C or better
Recommended: Completion of a WR II course
MUS 401, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 402, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 403, THESIS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 406, PROJECTS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 407, SEMINAR, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 408, WORKSHOP, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 409, PIANO PEDAGOGY PRACTICUM, 2 Credits
A practical application course offering experiential learning and supervised teaching experiences to piano pedagogy students. Serves as a practicum co-requisite for the final two terms of Piano Pedagogy (MUS 446 and MUS 447).
Corequisites: MUS 446, MUS 447
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
MUS 410, INTERNSHIP, 3 Credits
Provides experience in field settings, opportunity to develop personal and professional skills. See school for details.
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 415, SCORING VISUAL MEDIA I, 3 Credits
Introduce film scoring techniques. Gain proficiency at working with visual media, understanding stylistic and creative approaches and acquire technical skills to run Logic X. Cover range of sound solutions used in silent films, independent films, mainstream and international films. Create a mock up, work quickly and efficiently and develop a simple reel as well as use techniques such as leitmotif building, layering, contour mapping, temporal building and be familiar with various sample libraries, and introductory MIDI orchestration.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Recommended: Experience with music making or completion of introductory courses in music or media
Available via Ecampus
MUS 428, SENIOR PROJECT, 4 Credits
Develop, project manage and execute an independent and original creative, performative or research-based final project that is appropriate to their main professional interests.
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 439, SONIC ARTS, 2 Credits
Create experimental sonic art projects using analog and digital technologies to make natural, artificial, and curated sound installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sound art project. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. Demonstrate competency through describing and applying sound art concepts including those that involve active listening practices. Explore the breadth and range of sonic-art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 439/GD 439/MUS 439/NMC 439/TA 439 and ART 539/MUS 539.
Equivalent to: ART 439, GD 439, NMC 439, TA 439
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MUS 442, GENRE STUDIES, 3 Credits
Intensive study of selected genres, such as orchestra, chamber music, keyboard literature, vocal literature, music theatre and opera.
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 443, THEORY AND COMPOSITION STUDIES, 3 Credits
Intensive study of selected subjects, such as analysis, composition, choral arranging, band arranging, and orchestration.
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Recommended: MUS 223
Available via Ecampus
MUS 445, PIANO PEDAGOGY I: BEGINNING AND ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, 3 Credits
Introduces basic foundational ideas of piano instruction at the beginning and elementary levels. Students will engage with topics surrounding methodology, materials, and the techniques of teaching piano to the beginning and elementary student.
MUS 451, INTRODUCTION TO ARTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP, 3 Credits
Survey of the business strategies behind a successful career in the arts. Emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurial thinking, engages students with the fundamentals of the arts "business", and explores ways to influence and shape the industry's future. CROSSLISTED as ART 451/MUS 451/TA 451.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: ART 451, TA 451
Available via Ecampus
MUS 457, OFF THE SCREEN - VIDEO INSTALLATION ART, 2 Credits
Create experimental video-art installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the video art project. Explore the breath and range of experimental approaches to video installations, multi-screen projections, immersive visual and sound environments, and projection-mapping from a historical and contemporary art perspective. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. CROSSLISTED as ART 457/GD 457/MUS 457/ NMC 457/TA 457 and ART 557/MUS 557.
Equivalent to: ART 457, GD 457, NMC 457, TA 457
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MUS 472, ITALIAN AND LATIN DICTION FOR SINGERS, 2 Credits
Presents the principles of lyric diction in Italian and liturgical Latin and provides practice in the skills needed to sing the languages accurately and expressively.
MUS 475, ^CREATIVITY AND THE CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL IMAGINATION, 3 Credits
Examines both the theory and practice of creativity. Explores how musical thinking, and real-time sonic practices, in particular can be applied to those seeking new ways to discover and develop innovative and generative works. Utilizes an interdisciplinary framework in order to focus, apply and connect those ideas to musical outcomes through production and performativity and practice. Examines a variety of writings on creativity and synthesize ideas about creativity from various fields through both reflective and critical writing.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Available via Ecampus
MUS 481, PIANO LITERATURE I: 18TH THROUGH EARLY 19TH CENTURIES, 3 Credits
Examines the evolution of piano literature from the Baroque period through the early 19th Century. Examines individual styles and composers' works in the context of the surrounding cultural and social history, beginning with the birth of the piano and continuing with the piano’s growing popularity in Western European society. An emphasis will be placed on listening experience and the aural identification of landmark piano works. Students to gain familiarity with a rich body of piano repertoire in the historical and social context in which it was composed.
MUS 482, PIANO LITERATURE II: 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES, 3 Credits
Examines the evolution of piano literature in the 19th and 20th centuries. Students will learn about individual styles and composers’ works in the context of the surrounding cultural and social history of the piano. An emphasis will be placed on listening experience and the aural identification of landmark piano works. The overall objective of the course is for students to gain familiarity with a rich body of piano repertoire in the historical and social context in which it was composed.
MUS 488, SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES AND THE ARTS, 2 Credits
Create interactive arts, design, or communication projects using sensor technologies in combination with sound, video, lights, video games, and generative digital art. Translate gestures of the physical world into interactive control using plug and play wireless sensors. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sensor technologies project. Explore the breadth and range of interactive art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 488/GD 488/MUS 488/NMC 488/TA 488 and ART 588/MUS 588.
Equivalent to: ART 488, GD 488, NMC 488, TA 488
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MUS 493, BASIC RECORDING TECHNIQUES, 3 Credits
The first of a three-term sequence on analog and digital recording and editing techniques. The first term deals with issues such as signal processing, microphone design and placement, and an introduction to Digidesign Pro-Tools.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
Recommended: MUS 123
MUS 494, INTERMEDIATE RECORDING TECHNIQUES, 3 Credits
The second of a three-term sequence on analog and digital recording and editing techniques. The second term deals with multi-track recording, MIDI interfacing and recording, advanced microphone placement, intermediate Pro-tools, and an introduction to E-magic Logic.
Recommended: MUS 493
MUS 495, ADVANCED RECORDING TECHNIQUES, 3 Credits
The third of a three-part sequence on analog and digital recording and editing techniques. The third term deals with advanced multi-track recording, sampling MIDI interfacing and recording, mixing and mastering using Waveburner, advanced Pro-Tools, advanced use of E-magic Logic recording and editing and portable ADAT recording and editing.
Recommended: MUS 494
MUS 499, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 501, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 502, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 503, THESIS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
MUS 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 506, PROJECTS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 507, SEMINAR, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 508, WORKSHOP, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 510, INTERNSHIP, 3 Credits
Provides experience in field settings, opportunity to develop personal and professional skills. See school for details.
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUS 516, ADVANCED CONDUCTING: CHORAL, 3 Credits
Baton technique, interpretation and the study of major choral scores.
Recommended: MUS 317
MUS 518, ADVANCED CONDUCTING: INSTRUMENTAL, 3 Credits
Baton technique, interpretation and the study of major instrumental scores.
Recommended: MUS 319
MUS 519, ADVANCED CONDUCTING: INSTRUMENTAL, 3 Credits
Baton technique, interpretation and the study of major instrumental scores.
Recommended: MUS 319
MUS 539, SONIC ARTS, 2 Credits
Create experimental sonic art projects using analog and digital technologies to make natural, artificial, and curated sound installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sound art project. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. Demonstrate competency through describing and applying sound art concepts including those that involve active listening practices. Explore the breadth and range of sonic-art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 439/GD 439/MUS 439/NMC 439/TA 439 and ART 539/MUS 539.
Equivalent to: ART 539
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MUS 540, OSU CHAMBER CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A select ensemble of approximately 40 mixed voices. Performance each term. Annual tours.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
MUS 543, THEORY AND COMPOSITION STUDIES, 3 Credits
Intensive study of selected subjects, such as analysis, composition, choral arranging, band arranging, and orchestration.
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Recommended: MUS 223
MUS 546, TREBLE CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A soprano/alto ensemble designed for vocal development and exploration of treble choral literature. Performances each term.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 547, TENOR/BASS CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A tenor/bass ensemble designed for vocal development and exploration of TTBB choral literature. Performances each term.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 550, SYMPHONIC BAND, 1 Credit
A select ensemble of approximately 80 wind and percussion players. Performance winter and spring terms.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
MUS 557, OFF THE SCREEN - VIDEO INSTALLATION ART, 2 Credits
Create experimental video-art installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the video art project. Explore the breath and range of experimental approaches to video installations, multi-screen projections, immersive visual and sound environments, and projection-mapping from a historical and contemporary art perspective. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. CROSSLISTED as ART 457/GD 457/MUS 457/ NMC 457/TA 457 and ART 557/MUS 557.
Equivalent to: ART 557
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MUS 560, UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 1 Credit
An ensemble of 65-80 players. Performance of orchestral repertoire from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Performance each term.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
MUS 588, SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES AND THE ARTS, 2 Credits
Create interactive arts, design, or communication projects using sensor technologies in combination with sound, video, lights, video games, and generative digital art. Translate gestures of the physical world into interactive control using plug and play wireless sensors. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sensor technologies project. Explore the breadth and range of interactive art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 488/GD 488/MUS 488/NMC 488/TA 488 and ART 588/MUS 588.
Equivalent to: ART 588
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MUS 599, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.