Jun 16, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MUS 361 - Basic Music Skills

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    An introduction to the fundamentals of music for the non-music major through a comprehensive approach using singing, playing instruments, creative movement and listening. Designed especially for elementary education majors.
  
  • MUS 364 - Traditional Music of the Deep South

    3 hrs.
    A study of traditional African American Anglo American, Native American, and Latino musical repertoires of the Deep South in cultural context.
  
  • MUS 366 - American Popular Music

    3 hrs.
    A musical, socio-political study of popular music in America and its impact on U.S. culture.
  
  • MUS 367 - Improvisation

    1 hr.
    Study and performance of jazz improvisation.
  
  • MUS 368 - Improvisation

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 367 . A continuation of MUS 367 .
  
  • MUS 375 - Beginning Techniques of Scoring for Jazz Ensembles

    2 hrs.
    Study in composing and arranging music for jazz ensembles.
  
  • MUS 376 - Intermediate Techniques of Scoring for Jazz Ensembles

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 375 . A continuation of MUS 375 .
  
  • MUS 401 - Instrumentation

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 202 . Study of the instruments of the band and orchestra; scoring for instrumental ensembles.
  
  • MUS 423 - The Organ in Worship

    1 hr.
    A study of elementary principles of construction and design and of effective use in church service, including appropriate organ literature.
  
  • MUS 431 - History of Opera

    3 hrs.
    The history of the musical theatre from Greek drama to the present; open to non-music majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 432 - Music in the U.S.

    3 hrs.
    Study of the development of music in North America; open to non-music majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 433 - 20th-Century Music

    3 hrs.
    Examination of musical trends since Debussy and Mahler; open to non-music majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 434 - Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Music

    3 hrs.
    A study of music in the ancient world and of Western music from early Christian times through the 16th century; open to non-majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 435 - Baroque Music

    3 hrs.
    The development of musical styles and forms from Monteverdi through J.S. Bach; open to non-music majors with the consent of Instructor.
  
  • MUS 436 - 18th-Century Music

    3 hrs.
    The development of classical styles and forms, emphasis on style gallant, Empfindsamer Stil and the Viennese classicists; open to nonmusic majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 437 - 19th-Century Music

    3 hrs.
    The development of musical romanticism, emphasis on the expression of classical forms and the appearance of new stylistic concepts; open to non-music majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 438 - French Diction for Singers

    3 hrs.
    Introduction to phonetics of the French language for singing.
  
  • MUS 439 - German Diction for Singers

    3 hrs.
    Introduction to phonetics of various foreign languages for singing; may be repeated once; second registration permitted only when languages emphasized are different.
  
  • MUS 440 - Vocal Literature I

    2 hrs.
    Survey of vocal literature with emphasis upon style, interpretation, and presentation of German Lied and Italian art song.
  
  • MUS 441 - Vocal Literature II

    2 hrs.
    Survey of vocal literature with emphasis upon style, interpretation, and presentation of French melodie, British art song, and American art song.
  
  • MUS 442 - Keyboard History and Literature I

    2 hrs.
    The history and literature of keyboard music from pre-Baroque times through the Classical period.
  
  • MUS 443 - Keyboard History and Literature II

    2 hrs.
    The history and literature of keyboard music from the Classical period to the present.
  
  • MUS 444 - Organ Literature

    3 hrs.
    Required of all organ majors.
  
  • MUS 446 - Instrumental Literature

    2 hrs.
    Required of all senior instrumental majors.
  
  • MUS 449 - Choral Literature II

    3 hrs.
    Selected topics in choral literature, post-Baroque.
  
  • MUS 450 - Symphonic Literature

    3 hrs.
    History and literature of the symphony orchestra from 1600 to the present; open to non- music majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 451 - Chamber Music Literature

    3 hrs.
    A survey of music for small instrumental ensembles; open to non-music majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 452 - Orchestral Repertoire Class

    2 hrs.
    This course is an introduction to the core orchestral repertoire containing mock auditions designed to simulate the procedure for auditioning for a major orchestra.
  
  • MUS 453 - Church Music Literature and Materials

    3 hrs.
    Church music repertoire for all choirs and handbells; supplementary materials such as teaching aids will also be included.
  
  • MUS 454 - Music by African Americans

    3 hrs.
    This course explores modern black music from a historical, political and lyrical perspective. It covers the historic roots from Africa to the present.
  
  • MUS 456 - Choral Arranging

    2 hrs.
    Basic concepts and techniques of scoring for voices, with emphasis on arranging rather than on original compositions for chorus.
  
  • MUS 457 - Collaborative Piano Literature 1

    2 hrs.
    A survey of literature for woodwind and brass instruments for collaborative pianists.
  
  • MUS 458 - Collaborative Piano Literature 2

    2 hrs.
    A survey of literature for stringed instruments and piano for collaborative pianists.
  
  • MUS 460 - Administration of Church Music

    3 hrs.
    Administrative procedures for the total music program of the church, including basic philosophy, planning, budgeting, promotion, training music leaders and developing program goals.
  
  • MUS 462 - Hymnology

    3 hrs.
    History of the Christian hymn from its roots to present-day form.
  
  • MUS 467 - Improvisation

    1 hr.
    A continuation of MUS 368 .
  
  • MUS 468 - Improvisation

    1 hr.
    A continuation of MUS 467 .
  
  • MUS 470 - Organization and Management of Jazz Ensembles

    3 hrs.
    Studies in general management of commercial and academically oriented jazz groups.
  
  • MUS 471 - Seminar in Masterpieces of Music

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 308  or permission of instructor. A thorough exploration of major compositions. May be taken two times. May be taken by non-music majors.
  
  • MUS 475 - Advanced Techniques of Scoring for Jazz Ensembles

    2 hrs.
    A continuation of MUS 376 .
  
  • MUS 476 - Advanced Techniques of Scoring for Jazz Ensembles

    2 hrs.
    A continuation of MUS 475 .
  
  • MUS 491 - Senior Thesis/Research Project

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
  
  • MUS 492 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
  
  • MUS 499 - British Studies in Music

    3-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 308  or permission of instructor. A contemporary view of opera, orchestral, instrumental/chamber and popular music examining Britain’s historical musical heritage in terms of its impact on current artistic trends.

Music Education

  
  • MED 100 - Introductory Class Piano

    2 hrs.
    Beginning class instruction in piano for non-music majors; credit may not be applied toward a degree in music or music education.
  
  • MED 101 - Class Piano I

    1 hr.
    Beginning class instruction in piano for music majors. Non-majors may be admitted with permission of instructor. (CC 1510)
  
  • MED 102 - Class Piano II

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Earn a passing grade in MED 101  or permission of instructor. Intermediate class instruction in piano. (CC 1521)
  
  • MED 130 - Reedmaking I: Oboe and Bassoon

    1 hr.
    Development of basic skills required to produce double reeds: forming, scraping, repairing.
  
  • MED 199 - Tenets of Effective Music Teacher Preparation

    2 hrs
    This course will focus on skills needed to be successful BME major, performer and teacher.
  
  • MED 201 - Class Piano III

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Earn a passing grade in MED 102  or permission of instructor. Advanced class instruction in piano. (CC 2511)
  
  • MED 202 - Class Piano IV

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Earn a passing grade in MED 201  or permission of instructor. Advanced class instruction in piano; prepares music educators to pass a piano competency test.
  
  • MED 219 - Guitar Class I

    1 hr.
    Class instruction in guitar for beginners.
  
  • MED 220 - Guitar Class II

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 219  or permission of instructor. Intermediate class instruction in guitar.
  
  • MED 221 - String Class

    2 hrs.
    Practical class instruction on all strings. Problems of beginning students; material for public school classes.
  
  • MED 222 - String Class

    1 hr.
    A continuation of MED 221 .
  
  • MED 300 - Clinical Experience in Music Education

    2 hrs.
    An introduction to the art of teaching through guided teaching instruction and field observations.
  
  • MED 301 - Voice Class

    2 hrs.
    Designed to give the instrumental major a general knowledge of vocal and choral techniques.
  
  • MED 302 - Piano Competency

    0 hrs.
  
  • MED 303 - Class Piano Review

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 202  or permission of instructor. Advanced review class instruction in piano; prepares music educators for piano competency exam.
  
  • MED 311 - Elementary Music Methods

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): MED 102  and MED 199 . Music education programs for the elementary student; emphasis placed on the total curriculum.
  
  • MED 312 - Secondary Music Methods

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 , MUS 102L , and MED 332  or permission of instructor. Consideration of the secondary music program; special attention given to the development of a balanced curriculum.
  
  • MED 313 - Choral Procedures

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 331 , MED 333 , MUS 202  and MUS 202L  or permission of instructor. Choral programming in secondary schools.
  
  • MED 320 - Instrumental Methods

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 , MUS 102L  and concurrent enrollment in MED 332  or permission of instructor. Techniques of developing successful bands and orchestras; emphasis placed on woodwinds and brass.
  
  • MED 321 - Instrumental Methods

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 , MUS 102L , and MED 332  or permission of instructor. Continuation of MED 320 . Techniques of developing successful bands and orchestras. Emphasis placed on woodwinds and brass.
  
  • MED 330 - Reedmaking II: Oboe and Bassoon

    1 hr.
    Developing advanced techniques in making and finishing double reeds; fashioning and adapting alternate reed designs will be covered.
  
  • MED 331 - Choral Conducting

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 202  or permission of instructor. Techniques of choral conducting.
  
  • MED 332 - Instrumental Conducting

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 202  or permission of instructor. Techniques used in conducting instrumental ensembles.
  
  • MED 333 - Choral Conducting II

    2 hrs.
    A continuation of MED 331 . Techniques used in conducting choral ensembles. 
  
  • MED 334 - Instrumental Conducting II

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 332 . Advanced techniques used in conducting instrumental ensembles. A continuation of MED 332 .
  
  • MED 400 - Marching Band Fundamentals

    1 hr.
    Techniques for teaching marching band: music selection, rehearsal organization and charting.
  
  • MED 401 - Marching Band Methods

    3 hrs.
    Techniques for developing marching band programs; emphasis on music selection, rehearsal organization and drill charting techniques; provides tools for administering and directing marching band programs.
  
  • MED 402 - Advanced Computer-Assisted Marching Band Drill Design

    3 hrs.
    Introduction to writing marching band design; provides charting-proficient student with skills in developing form and flow. Includes computer lab time.
  
  • MED 410 - Teaching and Learning Music

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 312 . Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MED 493  and MED 494  required. Basic sequence of education core and COMP test. Principles, goals, objectives and evaluation of music teaching.
  
  • MED 411 - Choral Methods and Curriculum Problems

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 202  or permission of instructor. Organization and administration of choral activities in secondary schools.
  
  • MED 412 - Instrumental Methods and Curriculum I

    1 hr.
    Techniques of developing successful concert bands and orchestras. Emphasis on woodwinds and brass.
  
  • MED 413 - Instrumental Methods and Curriculum II

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 412 . Continuation of MED 412 .
  
  • MED 427 - Percussion Class

    2 hrs.
    Review of percussion texts, techniques and pedagogy; percussion majors may substitute a brass, string or woodwind minor instrument for MED 427
  
  • MED 428 - Percussion Class

    1 hr.
    Review of percussion texts, techniques and pedagogy.
  
  • MED 429 - Piano Tuning and Repair

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Study of basic technique of tuning and repairing pianos.
  
  • MED 438 - Band Literature

    2 hrs.
    A study of masterworks for band.
  
  • MED 440 - Music Education in the Elementary Schools

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 311  and MED 312 . An in-depth course which examines current techniques and methods of music programs in upper and lower elementary grades.
  
  • MED 448 - Choral Literature I

    3 hrs.
    A survey of choral literature. Study will include materials suitable for school and church choirs as well as standard masterworks.
  
  • MED 450 - Vocal Pedagogy

    2 hrs.
    Techniques, practices and materials used in teaching voice; practical experience in teaching voice.
  
  • MED 451 - Vocal Pedagogy

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 450 . A continuation of MED 450 .
  
  • MED 452 - Piano Pedagogy

    2 hrs.
    Modern methods of teaching; lectures, observation of private and class lessons; teaching piano to adults; required of all senior piano majors.
  
  • MED 453 - Piano Pedagogy

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 452 . A continuation of MED 452 .
  
  • MED 454 - Organ Pedagogy

    2 hrs.
    Required of all senior organ majors.
  
  • MED 455 - Organ Pedagogy

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 454 . A continuation of MED 454 .
  
  • MED 456 - String Pedagogy

    2 hrs.
    Required of all string majors.
  
  • MED 458 - Wind/Percussion Pedagogy

    2 hrs.
    Required of all wind/percussion majors.
  
  • MED 490 - Piano Workshop

    2 hrs.
    Credit for this course may not be applied toward degrees in music and music education.
  
  • MED 491 - Instrumental Workshop

    2 hrs.
    Credit for this course may not be applied toward degrees in music and music education.
  
  • MED 492 - Choral Workshop

    1-3 hrs.
    Credit for this course may not be applied toward degrees in music and music education.
  
  • MED 493 - Student Teaching in Music Education I

    6 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Must have passed Piano Competency Examination, a test that measures whether the student has met the expectations of MED 202 . Class Piano IV and be cleared to student teach per Southern Miss requirements.
  
  • MED 494 - Student Teaching in Music Education II

    6 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Piano Competency. Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MED 410  and MED 493  required. Continuation of MED 493 .

Music Performance Studies

  
  • MUP 101 - Piano

    1-3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    (CC 1571, 1581)
  
  • MUP 102 - Piano

    1-3 hrs.
  
  • MUP 103 - Piano

    1-3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Piano for non-music majors. (CC 2541)
  
  • MUP 104 - Harpsichord

    1-3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
  
  • MUP 105 - Harpsichord

    1-3 hrs.
 

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