Music Courses
MUS 105 THE
LANGUAGE OF MUSIC / 3 credits
An introduction to the Western musical traditions. Students will begin by
surveying the fundamental
aspects of musical language, including notation and basic theory, and then
proceed to an examination of several compositions, ranging from symphonies and
operas to the avant garde and popular works of the 20th century.
MUS 110 MUSIC THEORY / 3 credits
A study of diatonic harmonic practice, beginning with triads and ending with
seventh chords. Other topics will include cadence types, nonharmonic tones,
phrase structure, voice leading, and harmonic progression. Prerequisite: MUS
105.
MUS 111 MUSICIANSHIP I / 1.5 credits
An introduction to sight singing, keyboard harmony, and the development of aural
skills.
MUS 112 MUSICIANSHIP II / 1.5 credits
Continued study of sight singing, keyboard harmony, and the development of aural
skills.
Prerequisite: MUS 111.
MUS 114 PIANO CLASS / 1 credit
Designed for students with little or no piano background. Explores basic
methodology of keyboard technique, sight-reading and repertoire building. Must
be taken with little or no piano experience, as preparation for piano
proficiency. May be substituted by the music major for one semester of MUS 151P.
MUS 115 VOICE CLASS / 1 credit
Basic principles of singing for the student with little or no previous vocal
training. Can be used to prepare music majors and nonmajors to take private
lessons. May be substituted for one semester of MUS 151V.
MUS 130 LYON COLLEGE CONCERT BAND / 1 credit
The Concert Band offers training in band literature to all students with
abilities on woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Performances will be
scheduled for appropriate occasions both on and off campus. May be repeated for
credit.
MUS 135 LYON COLLEGE FLUTE CHOIR / 1 credit
The Flute Choir offers training in flute to all interested students with playing
ability. Repertory ranges from classical to popular. Performances will be
scheduled for appropriate occasions on and off campus. May be repeated for
credit.
MUS 140 LYON COLLEGE CONCERT CHORALE / 1 credit
The Concert Chorale performs a wide variety of literature, ranging from larger
choral-orchestral works to folksongs and spirituals. The Concert Chorale
presents several concerts each year, both on and off campus. The Concert Chorale
is open to any interested student who passes a brief audition. May be repeated
for credit.
MUS 145 LYON COLLEGE ORCHESTRA / 1 credit
This orchestra is open to college and community participation. Utilizes
woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion; literature includes full orchestra
and chamber works, with scheduled performances on and off campus. May be
repeated for credit.
MUS 150 BEGINNING GUITAR / 1 credit
Instruction for beginning students in the fundamentals of guitar playing.
Students must provide their own instrument. This course may be taken only once
for credit.
MUS 163 PIPE BAND / 1 credit
Instruction for beginners and experienced players in the playing of the Great
Highland Bagpipe, including applicable music theory. Experienced players
may audition to join the per-forming Pipe Band, which holds weekly practice
sessions and performs at numerous public events and competitions throughout the
region. The band takes one to two major trips each year. Students without
practice chanters must purchase their own. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 205 ADVANCED MUSIC THEORY / 3 credits
A study of chromatic harmonic practice, including secondary, borrowed,
Neapolitan, and augmented-sixth chords. Other topics will include modulation,
counterpoint, and form. A major project will be the composition of a fugue.
Prerequisite: MUS 110.
MUS 263 CEOL MOR I (CLASSICAL BAGPIPE I) / 3 credits
An introduction to the fundamentals of piobaireachd (the technique and
literature of the classical Highland bagpipe). The student can expect to learn
all basic embellishments’s used in ceol mor, as well as the use of cadenceds and
simple phrase structures. The student will learn a minimum of one complete tune.
MUS 291 TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY / 3 credits
An examination of a major composer, genre, or repertory, from a historical
perspective.
MUS 292 TOPICS IN MUSIC THEORY / 3 credits
An examination of a major composer or a group of works defined by genre or
repertory, from a theoretical perspective. Topics may also include particular
analytical methods or the history of music theory.
MUS 293 TOPICS IN PERFORMANCE PRACTICE / 3 credits
An examination of a particular aspect of applied music studies, including
historical performance practices.
MUS 295 WORLD MUSIC / 3 credits
A survey of the music of the world’s peoples in its social context, including
the Americas, Africa, Europe, Indonesia, India, and Asia.
MUS 296 BACH’S GERMANY / 3 credits
An investigation of four cities (Berlin, Dresden, Leipzig, and Weimar) where the
composer J.S.Bach lived and worked. Special emphasis will be placed on
compositions written by Bach in each of these locales. (Same as HST 296)
MUS 311 MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE MUSIC / 3 credits
A study of the history and literature of the music of the Medieval and
Renaissance eras.
Prerequisite: MUS 105.
MUS 320 BAROQUE AND CLASSICAL MUSIC / 3 credits
A study of the history and literature of the music of the Baroque and Classical
eras.
Prerequiste: MUS 105.
MUS 325 NINETEENTH- AND TWENTIETH-CENTURY MUSIC / 3 credits
A study of the history and literature of the music of the nineteeth and
twentieth centuries.
Prerequisite: MUS 105.
MUS 330 HYMNODY
/ 3 credits
A survey of Christian hymnody and its role in worship from the first century of
Christianity to the present, incorporating the study of selected texts, tunes,
authors, and composers.
MUS 363 CEOL MOR II (CLASSICAL BAGPIPE II) / 3 credits
A continuation of MUS 263, to include a comparison of the various canntaireachd
sources. There will be further study of phrase structures and the various
advanced embellishments. The student can expect to learn additional tunes.
Prerequisite: MUS 263.
MUS 399 MUSIC INTERNATIONAL STUDIES COURSE: Variable topics / 1 credit
Studies of varying topics in music, including a 2-week Nichols trip.
Prerequisites will vary depending upon course topic.
MUS 420 CONDUCTING / 3 credits
Conducting techniques for the music major including score reading, rehearsal
techniques and performance practices.
MUS 425 METHODS AND MATERIALS IN TEACHING MUSIC / 3 credits
Intended for music majors who are working toward public-school certification in
music.
MUS 430 CHURCH MUSIC / 3 credits
A course designed to develop the variety of skills required of the church
musician, including service playing and anthem accompaniment, console
conducting, the planning and selection of music for worship, and the development
of a church music program.
MUS 431 VOCAL PEDAGOGY / 3 credits
This course presents the materials for and the methods of singing. It is
designed for prospective teachers of singing. Prerequisite: MUS 351V.
MUS 432 INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY / 3 credits
This course presents the materials for and the methods of working with students
of orchestral instruments. It is designed for prospective teachers of orchestral
instruments. Prerequisite: MUS 351I.
MUS 433 KEYBOARD PEDAGOGY / 3 credits
This course presents the materials for and the methods of working with keyboard
instruments. It is designed for prospective teachers of keyboard
instruments. Prerequisite: MUS 351O or 351P.
MUS 450 INDEPENDENT STUDY / 1-3 credits
Directed individual study in an area accepted for professional growth.
MUS 463 CEOL MOR III (CLASSICAL BAGPIPE III) / 3 credits
This is an involved course of study that includes the various accepted styles of
the current year’s Silver Medal tunes, and learning how to interpret the music
for yourself based on accepted fundamentals of ceol mor. (Prerequisite: 363)
MUS 499 SENIOR RECITAL / 1 credit
A capstone experience for the music maor, consisting of a project culminating in
the form of a public recital, lecture recital or lecture of a musicological
nature. Prerequisite: MUS 351V, 351O, 351I, or 351P and permission of the
instructor.
Music: Instrumental
MUS 151I, 152I FIRST YEAR INSTRUMENT, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
MUS 251I, 252I SECOND YEAR INSTRUMENT, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
MUS 351I, 352I THIRD YEAR INSTRUMENT, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
MUS 451I, 452I FOURTH YEAR INSTRUMENT, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
Music: Piano
MUS 151P, 152P FIRST YEAR PIANO, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
MUS 251P, 252P SECOND YEAR PIANO, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
MUS 351P, 352P THIRD YEAR PIANO, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
MUS 451P, 452P FOURTH YEAR PIANO, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
Music: Organ
MUS 151O, 152O FIRST YEAR ORGAN, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
MUS 251O, 252O SECOND YEAR ORGAN, INDIVIDUAL LES-SONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
MUS 351O, 352O THIRD YEAR ORGAN, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
MUS 451O, 452O FOURTH YEAR ORGAN, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
Music: Voice
MUS 151V, 152V FIRST YEAR VOICE, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
MUS 251V, 252V SECOND YEAR VOICE, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
MUS 351V, 352V
THIRD YEAR VOICE, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)
MUS 451V, 452V FOURTH YEAR VOICE, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS / 1-2 credits
(By permission of instructor only)