2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

MU 125 Music in Society 3 cr.  (3-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Human Expression (HUME)

An introduction to the variety of human musical expression, aimed at increased understanding and appreciation for musical traditions and styles of various times and cultures. In addition to an overview of Western art/concert music, the course examines significant American musical styles (e.g. blues, jazz, rock) and exposes students to representative non-Western musical traditions.

MU 122 Jazz Improvisation 1 cr.

• Offered: Contact Department
• Prerequisites: Instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

One individual lesson a week exploring jazz harmony and improvisational techniques in common practice in the jazz tradition. 

Notes:

May be repeated for credit. Music majors may not use this course as substitute for lessons on their primary instrument.

MU 118A Chamber Ensemble 0 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition and department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Chamber groups organized by a faculty member according to availability and department objectives. Groups are formed during the first week of the semester. Ensembles generally rehearse two times per week with one session coached by the faculty member. A zero-credit option to MU118. See department webpage for requirements.

Notes: May be repeated as often as desired with permission.

MU 117A Jazz Band 0 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition and department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Big band ensemble performing throughout the school year and featured at the NMU Jazz Festival in April. A zero-credit option to MU117. See department webpage for requirements.

Notes: May be repeated as often as desired with permission.

MU 116A University Orchestra 0 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition and department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Ensemble performing a variety of works for either string or full orchestra. Generally two on-campus performances each semester. A zero-credit option to MU116. See department webpage for requirements.

Notes: May be repeated as often as desired with permission.

MU 114A Marching Band 0 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition and department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Performances at home football games, homecoming parade, December commencement, and other appearances as scheduled. Mandatory one-week band camp prior to start of fall semester. A zero-credit option to MU114. See department webpage for requirements.

Notes: May be repeated as often as desired with permission.

MU 113A Symphonic Band 0 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition with department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Ensemble performing a wide range of band repertoire and transcriptions from symphonic literature. Generally two campus concerts during winter semester, spring commencement. A zero-credit option to MU113. See department webpage for requirements.

Notes: May be repeated as often as desired with permission.

MU 112A Marquette Choral Society 0 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition and department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A mixed community chorus dedicated to the performance of major choral works or similar significant choral repertoire. Presents concerts in December and April each year. A zero-credit option to MU112. See department webpage for requirements.

Notes: May be repeated as often as desired with permission.

MU 111A University Choir 0 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition with department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A mixed ensemble performing a wide repertoire of fine choral music.  Generally two campus concerts each semester. A zero-credit option to MU111. See department webpage for requirements.

Notes: May be repeated as often as desired with permission.

MU 108A Arts Chorale 0 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition and department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A select choral ensemble performing unaccompanied chamber repertoire from a wide range of time periods. A zero-credit option to MU108. See department webpage for requirements.

Notes: May be repeated as often as desired with permission.