2022-2023 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 17, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Setnor School of Music Courses


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Setnor School of Music

Courses

Music Education

  • MUE 310 - Field Experience in Music Education

    Setnor School of Music
    1-2 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: MUE 610
    Orientation to school settings: organization, services, guidance, goals, evaluation. Observations and supervised teaching experiences in music at elementary/secondary levels. Experiences coordinated with music education courses in sophomore/junior years and graduate teacher preparation program. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: MUSIC EDUCATION MAJOR
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 2 credits maximum
  • MUE 321 - Teaching of Voice for Schools

    Setnor School of Music
    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 621
    Laboratory in teaching voice, emphasizing performance techniques, care of vocal instrument, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.
  • MUE 325 - Teaching of String Instruments

    Setnor School of Music
    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 625
    Laboratory in string instruments, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstrations of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • MUE 326 - Teaching of Brass Instruments

    Setnor School of Music
    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 626
    Laboratory in brass instruments, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • MUE 327 - Teaching of Woodwind Instruments I

    Setnor School of Music
    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 627
    Laboratory in flute, clarinet, and saxophone, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.
  • MUE 328 - Teaching of Woodwind Instruments II

    Setnor School of Music
    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 628
    Laboratory in oboe and bassoon, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.
  • MUE 333 - Music in the Elementary School

    Setnor School of Music
    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 633
    Methods and materials for elementary school music programs. Laboratory experience in teaching songs, rhythms, music listening, sight reading, and the use of visual aids. Orff and Kodaly methods.
    PREREQ: MINIMUM JUNIOR STANDING
  • MUE 334 - Methods and Materials in General Music

    Setnor School of Music
    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 634
    Methods and resources for grades 6-12 in nonperformance music classes. History, theory, general music. The changing voice. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.
  • MUE 400 - Selected Topics

    Setnor School of Music
    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • MUE 415 - Jazz Ensemble Techniques

    Setnor School of Music
    2 credit(s)
    Double Numbered with: MUE 617
  • MUE 416 - Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Music

    Setnor School of Music
    2-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Introduction to psychophysiological and sociophysiological processes involved in musical behavior. For non-music majors: permission of instructor.
  • MUE 423 - Teaching of Percussion Instruments

    Setnor School of Music
    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 623
    Laboratory in percussion instruments, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.
  • MUE 430 - Music Cognition

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Double Numbered with: MUE 630
    An examination of the cognitive processes related to the creation, experience, and interpretation of music. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • MUE 435 - Choral Rehearsal Techniques

    Setnor School of Music
    2-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 735
    Principles and techniques of conducting and rehearsing choral groups. Music literature for typical choral group in schools.
  • MUE 437 - Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques in Music Education

    Setnor School of Music
    2-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 737
    Principles and techniques of conducting and rehearsing instrumental groups. Music literature for typical instrumental groups in schools.
  • MUE 445 - Music Cognition

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Double Numbered with: MUE 645
    An examination of the cognitive processes related to the creation, experience, and interpretation of music.  Additional work required of graduate students.
  • MUE 499 - Honors Capstone Project

    Setnor School of Music
    1-3 credit(s) Every semester
    Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  • MUE 510 - Practicum in Children’s Choir

    Setnor School of Music
    1-3 credit(s)
    Develop understanding, expertise, and practical experience working with a children’s choir through score analysis, rehearsal observations, and conducting experiences. In-depth study of choral music appropriate for children’s choirs of varying levels.
  • MUE 516 - Technology in Music Education

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s)
    Examines technology in music education. Computer hardware and software for notation, sequencing, multimedia, computer-assisted instruction, database, and sound editing are discussed. Provides practical understanding of music instrument digital interface, audio, video, Internet navigation, and web page design.
  • MUE 518 - Marching Band Techniques

    Setnor School of Music
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Philosophical foundation for marching bands. Lecture/lab format promoting discussion and practical application of skills necessary to organize, administer, and implement the high school band program successfully. Music education majors or permission of instructor.
  • MUE 520 - Teaching of Classical Guitar

    Setnor School of Music
    1-2 credit(s)
    Laboratory in guitar, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instrument, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper division status or permission of instructor. Music majors only.

Music Industry

  • MUI 010 - Soyars Entertainment Leadership Lecture Series I

    Setnor School of Music
    0 credit(s)
    Features music industry leaders from the highest levels of business. These visiting faculty members will focus, in depth, on cutting edge issues as they relate to leadership in today’s industry.
    Repeatable 6 time(s)
  • MUI 106 - Survey of the Music Industry

    Setnor School of Music
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Creative and business aspects of industry. Historical/sociological aspects, recording, songwriting, publishing, copyright, performing rights, mechanical rights, performing artist, record companies, production, marketing, merchandising, mass media, and industry hardware.
  • MUI 200 - Selected Topics

    Setnor School of Music
    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable, 99 credits maximum
  • MUI 205 - Music Industry I

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Historical, creative, sociological, and business aspects of music publishing, artist management, concert promotion, rights and licensing, agencies, unions and guilds, roles of creative and supporting professionals in each area. Music industry major or permission of instructor.
  • MUI 206 - Music Industry II

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Historical, creative, sociological, and business aspects of the recording industry, music management, arts advocacy, and concert music. Roles of creative and supporting professionals in each area. Music industry major or permission of instructor.
    PREREQ: MUI 205 
  • MUI 209 - Music Industry for Audio Engineers

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

    This course emphasizes the historical, creative, sociological and business aspects of music, music creators, songwriters, music publishing and licensing, music copyright and intellectual property rights, the digital millennium’s laws and global initiatives relating to technology.

  • MUI 301 - Record Production

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUI 601
    The aesthetic and creative aspects of the record producer’s role in crafting hits in collaboration with artist and repertoire personnel and the audio engineering team. Includes critical listening, the art of recording and the associated technologies and overviews of the creative process. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • MUI 305 - Music Industry Marketing and Media

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUI 605
    This course examines branding, marketing and PR in the music industry and the strategic use of traditional and social media to to maximize their impact. This applies to both the corporate entity as well as the independent musician.  Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: MUI 205  AND MUI 206 
  • MUI 307 - Studio Recording

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theoretical, practical and creative aspects of current audio engineering practices. Recording studio design and acoustics, microphone theory, digital recording, mixing, editing and mastering. Extensive experience working in a modern music recording studio.
  • MUI 308 - Live Sound and Concert Recording

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUI 608
    Fundamentals and techniques of live sound recording. Acoustics and microphone placement. Editing, mastering duplication, and packaging. Emphasis on recording concert music. Recording and archival projects.  Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: MUI 307
  • MUI 309 - Studio Acoustics

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUI 609
    Music studio acoustics; quantities and units; principles of sound propagation; sound absorption; psychological acoustics; noise measurement; and specification; and specification of sound insulation. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: MAT 295
  • MUI 310 - Soyars Leadership Lecture Series

    Setnor School of Music
    1 credit(s)
    Double Numbered with: MUI 610
    Features music industry leaders from the highest levels of the business. These visiting faculty members will focus, in depth, on cutting edge issues as they relate to leadership in today’s industry. Additional work required of graduate students.
    Repeatable 7 time(s), 8 credits maximum
  • MUI 311 - Live Music Promoter

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    The business of live music promotion emphasizing the role of the promoter and concert promotion support staff. Talent buying, event coordination, venue management, marketing and advertising.  Best practices and processes that are necessary in executing live music performances.
  • MUI 320 - Syracuse University Recordings

    Setnor School of Music
    2 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: MUI 620
    Students operate university-owned music enterprises; producing and releasing recorded music; booking and promoting concerts, publishing and managing artists, etc. The structures of comparable commercial entities are examined. Additional work required of graduate students.
    Repeatable 3 time(s), 9 credits maximum
  • MUI 321 - Concert Recording I

    Setnor School of Music
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUI 621
    Fundamental concepts of live concert recording and sound reinforcement. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • MUI 322 - Concert Recording II

    Setnor School of Music
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUI 622
    Advanced concepts of live concert recording and sound reinforcement. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • MUI 331 - Music Mastering

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUI 631
    Explores the last creative step in the music production process from theoretical, technical and practical standpoints.  Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: MUI 307 and MUI 308
  • MUI 380 - International Course

    Setnor School of Music
    1-6 credit(s)
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable
  • MUI 400 - Selected Topics

    Setnor School of Music
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • MUI 402 - Current State of the Music Industry

    Setnor School of Music
    2 credit(s) Every semester
    Assigned projects requiring individual preparation and presentation. Emphasis on the current state of the music industry with implications for the future. Projects require interaction with local experts and national leaders.
    PREREQ: MUI 205  AND MUI 206  AND MUI 305  AND MUI 405  AND SENIOR LEVEL
  • MUI 405 - Music Industry Law and Ethics

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Legal aspects of music industry. Ethical considerations for management and artists. Study of domestic and international copyrights, contracts, labor agreements, conflicts of interest, licensing, trade practice regulations, mechanical rights, taxation, privacy, piracy, and payola. Music industry major or permission of instructor.
    PREREQ: MUI 205  AND MUI 206 
  • MUI 406 - Topics in Music Industry

    Setnor School of Music
    2 credit(s) Every semester
    Intensive focus on a problem, issue or trend to be chosen by the instructor. Emphasis on technological developments, international music markets, and arts advocacy. Music industry major or permission of instructor.
    PREREQ: MUI 205  AND MUI 206  AND MUI 305  AND MUI 405  AND SENIOR LEVEL
  • MUI 408 - Music Industry Practicum

    Setnor School of Music
    1-5 credit(s) Every semester
    Supervised music industry field experience in which a student’s performance is measured against previously stated set of objectives and goals. Permission of Instructor.
    PREREQ: MUI 205  AND MUI 206 
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 5 credits maximum
  • MUI 409 - Advanced Digital Audio Workstation Production

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: MUI 709
    Exploration of current audio workstation technology. Advanced recording, editing and mixdown in a studio and portable setting. Emphasis on systems design and implementation based on current computing technology. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: MUI 307
  • MUI 411 - Recording Studio Management I

    Setnor School of Music
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUI 711
    Fundamental concepts of recording studio management, training and maintenance.  Additional work required of graduate students.
  • MUI 412 - Recording Studio Management II

    Setnor School of Music
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Advanced concepts of recording studio management, training and maintenance.
    PREREQ: MUI 411 
  • MUI 414 - Music Technology Practicum

    Setnor School of Music
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Supervised capstone recording project.
  • MUI 499 - Honors Capstone Project

    Setnor School of Music
    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum

Oboe

  • OBO 130 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • OBO 135 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • OBO 136 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • OBO 230 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • OBO 235 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • OBO 236 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • OBO 330 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • OBO 335 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • OBO 336 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • OBO 339 - Performance Honors in Oboe

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • OBO 430 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • OBO 435 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • OBO 436 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • OBO 439 - Performance Honors in Oboe

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • OBO 530 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • OBO 535 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • OBO 536 - Oboe Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.

Organ

  • ORG 110 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • ORG 115 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • ORG 116 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • ORG 210 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • ORG 215 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • ORG 216 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • ORG 310 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • ORG 315 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • ORG 316 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • ORG 319 - Performance Honors in Organ

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • ORG 410 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • ORG 415 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • ORG 416 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • ORG 419 - Performance Honors in Organ

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • ORG 510 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • ORG 515 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • ORG 516 - Organ Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.

Pedagogy of Theory

  • PDG 519 - Vocal Pedagogy

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Voice science: structure of the vocal tract, acoustics, special equipment. Voice building: breath management, positioning of vocal tract, registration, placement, voice types, exercises. Laboratory experience. Four semesters of applied voice.
  • PDG 522 - Vocal Pedagogy II

    Setnor School of Music
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Reinforcement of concepts and literature introduced in PDG 519 . Emphasises appropriate song/operatic literature used in teaching voice, hands-on teaching non-voice majors. Introduction to Voce Vista and pedagogical technology.
    PREREQ: PDG 519  
  • PDG 527 - Piano Pedagogy

    Setnor School of Music
    2 credit(s) Irregularly
    Philosophies and psychology of piano teaching. Materials for beginning and intermediate students in both individual and class teaching. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • PDG 530 - Workshop in Teaching of Strings

    Setnor School of Music
    1-2 credit(s) Irregularly
    Principles, methods, and problems associated with teaching string instruments to young people individually and in groups.
    Repeatable

Piano

  • PNO 120 - Piano Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • PNO 121 - Keyboard Skills I

    Setnor School of Music
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Development of technique and proficiency; to strengthen theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony skills. Placement audition.
  • PNO 122 - Keyboard Skills I

    Setnor School of Music
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Development of technique and proficiency; to strengthen theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony skills. Placement audition.
  • PNO 125 - Piano Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • PNO 126 - Piano Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • PNO 220 - Piano Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • PNO 221 - Keyboard Skills II

    Setnor School of Music
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Development of technique and proficiency; to strengthen theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony skills. Placement audition.
  • PNO 222 - Keyboard Skills II

    Setnor School of Music
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Development of technique and proficiency; to strengthen theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony skills. Placement audition.
  • PNO 225 - Piano Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • PNO 226 - Piano Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • PNO 320 - Piano Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • PNO 325 - Piano Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • PNO 326 - Piano Instruction

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
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