Music-Experience (MUSX)

MUSX 190. Special Topic Music Experience. 0.0 Units.

MUSX 290. Special Topic Music Experience. 0.0 Units.

MUSX 331. Chamber Music Seminar. 0.0 Units.

Chamber Music Seminar supports developing chamber musicians in cultivating the skills, strategies, and professional awareness essential for successful ensemble careers. Taken concurrently with students’ approved chamber music groups, the seminar meets weekly to explore topics such as effective rehearsal techniques, ensemble communication, artistic identity, project development, community engagement, and audience-building. Co-requisite: MUSE 331.

MUSX 341. Improvisation. 0.0 Units.

This course is an introduction to the art of improvisation using modal and tonal song forms. It emphasizes the performance of music at every class meeting. Offered Fall or Spring semesters as needed.

MUSX 344. Movement: Physical Awareness for Better Performance. 0.0 Units.

This course explores the connection between physical awareness and musical expression. Students examine how their understanding of the body influences movement and coordination. When physical awareness is clear and accurate, movement becomes efficient, expressive, and free; when it is not, unnecessary tension and the risk of injury may arise. Through somatic disciplines such as Body Mapping and guided movement practices, students develop a deeper understanding of their physical structure, cultivating ease, coordination, and healthy movement habits. The result is greater freedom and confidence in performance.

MUSX 345. Exercise for Musicians. 0.0 Units.

A course designed to help musicians better understand how issues related to exercise are beneficial to musical practice and performance. Study includes developing correct posture, balance and core strength, avoiding repetitive use injuries, the benefits of improving cardiovascular performance for musicians, stress relief, and safety. CO-requisite MUSA 312 or MUSA 313, or permission of the dean/associate dean.

MUSX 346. String Orchestral Excerpts. 0.0 Units.

This course focuses on the art of preparing and performing orchestral auditions. String students will study excerpts and perform a mock audition in class. Participants will have extensive opportunity to play and hear the standard orchestral repertoire. Prerequisite: Must be taking private lessons. Co-requisite: MUSA 312 or MUSA 313, or permission of the instructor.

MUSX 349. Making and Adjusting Single Reeds. 0.0 Units.

A hands-on course with step-by-step teaching and practice of making single reeds from reed blanks and adjusting both hand-made and commercial reeds. Offered Every Other Fall Semester. Co-requisite: Must also be enrolled in applied lessons.

MUSX 351. Art Song of the Spanish Diaspora. 0.0 Units.

The course would be a survey of Spanish language art song repertoire, which in the last 40 years has exploded in popularity and is only now widely available in published materials.

MUSX 352. Sounds New: 21st Century Art Songs. 0.0 Units.

This course surveys the quickly expanding world of solo vocal song composition, particularly from English-language composers from the beginning of the current millennium. Offered fall or spring as needed.

MUSX 356. Clarinet Orchestral Excerpts. 0.0 Units.

This course focuses on the art of preparing and performing orchestral excerpts. Clarinet students will have extensive opportunity to listen to and prepare standard orchestral excerpts and will perform a mock audition at the close of the course. Co-requisite: the student must be enrolled in applied lessons.

MUSX 358. Intro to Baroque Flute. 0.0 Units.

Through the use of replica baroque flutes, students will learn the techniques involved in performing on a historical instrument. Offered every other Fallsemester. Prerequisite: MUSA 101, MUSA 112, MUSA 312, MUSA 313, or permission of instructor. Co-requisite: Must also be enrolled in applied lessons.

MUSX 359. Orchestral Excerpts for Flute and Piccolo. 0.0 Units.

This course will focus on the art of preparing and performing orchestral excerpts for the flute and piccolo. Flute players will learn the process of taking an orchestral audition through weekly assignments, discussion, listening to various orchestras, and in-class performances, culminating in mock auditions for a panel of judges during the final class meeting of the semester. Prerequisite: MUSA 112.

MUSX 360. Adv Lyric Diction for Singers. 0.0 Units.

This course offers an in-depth, singer-focused study of Italian, French, or German diction, with one language selected per semester, typically aligned with the current operatic repertoire being performed in the School of Music. The course begins with a comprehensive overview of grammatical rules and structures, progressing to a more detailed exploration of diction specific rules and their exceptions. Finally, students will apply these concepts directly to operatic performance, with a particular emphasis on recitative interpretation and delivery.

MUSX 362. Junior Recital. 0.0 Units.

Pass/Fail - A 25-minute solo recital (or equivalent, such as an opera role or concerto performance, approved by the teacher). Offered fall and spring semesters. Co-requisite MUSA 312 or MUSA 313, or permission of the dean/associate dean.

MUSX 385. Independent Study. 1 Unit.

Independent studies are intended to provide an opportunity for students with strong interest and initiative to pursue the study of a specific topic under the guidance of a professor. They are arranged by mutual agreement between faculty member and student. Permission of instructor and dean is required.

MUSX 390. Special Topic Music Experience. 0.0 Units.

MUSX 431. Chamber Music Seminar. 0.25 Units.

Chamber Music Seminar supports developing chamber musicians in cultivating the skills, strategies, and professional awareness essential for successful ensemble careers. Taken concurrently with students’ approved chamber music groups, the seminar meets weekly to explore topics such as effective rehearsal techniques, ensemble communication, artistic identity, project development, community engagement, and audience-building. Students complete an outreach or community engagement project demonstrating the practical application of seminar concepts. Students must enroll as a complete chamber group. Junior standing required. Prerequisite required: MUSX 331. Co-requisite required: MUSE 331.

MUSX 462. Senior Recital. 0.0 Units.

Pass/Fail - A 25-minute or 50-minute solo recital (duration dependent on degree requirement). Offered fall and spring semesters. Co-requisite for applied recitals: MUSA 312 or MUSA 313; co-requisite for composition and music technology recitals: MUSC 498.

MUSX 485. Independent Study. 0.25 to 1 Units.

Independent studies are intended to provide an opportunity for students with strong interest and initiative to pursue the study of a specific topic under the guidance of a professor. They are arranged by mutual agreement between faculty member and student. Permission of instructor and dean is required.

MUSX 490. Special Topic Music Experience. 0.0 Units.