MUSIC THEORY (MUT)
CONDUCTING
MUT 361 Fundamentals of Conducting 3 cr
Basic baton technique; simple and complex rhythms; score reading; practical choral and instrumental conducting techniques. Prerequisite: MUT 213.
MUT 362 Instrumental Conducting 3 cr
Advanced baton technique; psychology of rehearsal; interpretative and conducting techniques for instrumental organizations. Prerequisite: MUT 361.
MUT 364
Choral Conducting and Literature 3 cr
Advanced conducting with attention to the harmonic and formal analysis of choral works; special emphasis on performance practice. Prerequisite: MUT 361.
MUSIC THEORY
NOTE: A placement test is required of all transfer students. See Placement in Music Theory.
MUT 112
Basic Music Theory I 3 cr
Integrated course in aural and non-aural music theory including music skills, part writing analysis, counterpoint, slight singing, dictation, keyboard harmony, and computer applications in part writing and ear training.
MUT 113
Basic Music Theory II 3 cr
Elementary part-writing in two, three, and four voices. Sight-singing, ear-training, and keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: MUT 112
with a grade of C or higher.
MUT 212
Intermediate Music Theory I 3 cr
A continuation of elementary theory. Chromatic harmony and remote modulation; sight-singing, ear-training, keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: MUT 113
with a grade of C or higher.
MUT 213
Intermediate Music Theory II 3 cr
A continuation of elementary theory. Chromatic harmony and remote modulation; sight-singing, ear-training, keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: MUT 212
with a grade of C or higher.
MUT 312
Integrated Analytical Techniques I 2 cr
This is the first semester of a two semester sequence designed to familiarize students with the rudiments of formal analysis, counterpoint, and practical orchestration for 18th, 19th and 20th century music - particularly emphasizing classical, jazz, pop, and selected world-music styles. Prerequisites: MUT 213
with a grade of C or higher, Theory Placement Exam, or consent of instructor.
MUT 313
Integrated Analytical Techniques II 2 cr
This is the second semester of a two semester sequence designed to familiarize students with the rudiments of formal analysis, counterpoint, and practical orchestration for 18th, 19th and 20th century music - particularly emphasizing classical, jazz, pop, and selected world-music styles. Prerequisites: MUT 312
with a grade of C or higher, Theory Placement Exam, or consent of instructor.
MUT 314
Introduction to Composition 2 cr
Compositional techniques and the writing of original compositions for solo instruments and small ensembles. Prerequisite: MUT 213.
MUT 412
Orchestration 2 cr
The techniques of scoring for the orchestra, band, and small ensembles. Prerequisite: MUT 213.
MUT 413
Band Arranging 2 cr
The techniques of scoring for the modern concert wind band. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: MUT 213.
MUT 421
Composition I 3 cr
Original work in music composition. To be taken in sequence. Offered by special arrangement only. Prerequisite: MUT 314.
MUT 422
Composition II 3 cr
Original work in musical composition. To be taken in sequence. Offered by special arrangement only. Prerequisite: MUT 421.
MUT 490
Special Topics 1-3 cr
Special topics in music theory and composition. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit when content varies.
