2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

MU 209 Conducting 2 2 cr.

• Offered: Contact Department
• Prerequisites: MU 208.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Continuation of MU 208, refining rehearsal technique, score comprehension and expressive conducting.

MU 208 Conducting 1 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall, Odd Years
• Prerequisites: Music majors at 200 level (see department) or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Skills required for the effective conducting of musical rehearsals and performances, including score study and comprehension, clear conducting gestures, and verbal communication. 

MU 204 Theory 4 2 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: "C" or better in MU 201 and MU 202.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A continuation of chromatic materials and extended harmony. 19th, 20th, and 21st century harmonic devices are explored. The course includes analysis, composition and arranging.

MU 202 Aural Skills 3 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: "C" or better in MU 104 and MU 105.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Continuation of development begun in MU 105; emphasis on transient modulations and altered chords.

MU 201 Theory 3 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: "C" or better in MU 104 and MU 105.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A continuation of harmonic processes through analysis and composition. The course will introduce counterpoint, chromatic harmony and arranging of small vocal and instrumental forms.

MU 181 Performance 1 - Woodwind 1 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Audition.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone. One individual lesson per week using representative solos and technical exercises to develop tone, embouchure, breath control and articulation. Clarinetists will focus on Bb soprano clarinet. Saxophonists will focus on Eb alto saxophone before branching out to any secondary saxophone.

Notes: May be repeated for credit as often as desired.

MU 174 Opera Theatre Workshop 1 cr.

• Offered: Contact Department
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Practical experience in operatic performance and production. Projects range from full operas to scenes, depending on student aptitude and interest. May include tech and support work. 

Notes:

May be repeated for credit.

MU 172 Diction for Singers 2 cr.

• Offered: Contact Department
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A functional approach to clear, expressive diction for singing, emphasizing Italian and German as used in the concert and operatic repertoire.

MU 171 Performance 1 - Vocal 1 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Audition.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

One individual lesson per week with emphasis on basic singing technique (posture, breathing, diction, and resonance). Repertoire is at the discretion of the instructor but normally begins with Italian and English-language art songs and progresses to more challenging pieces as skill develops. 

Notes: May be repeated for credit as often as desired.

MU 170 Class Voice 1 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Classroom instruction in vocal technique for those students with little or no previous instruction.

Notes:

May be repeated for credit.