Requisites: None.

Offered: Periodically.

MUSI 2011 (0-0-0) Written MPE (Music Proficiency Exam) Level IV

This course is the music proficiency exam written portion, required for BM, BMA, BME, and BA/BS Music degrees. It determines the student’s readiness for senior-level (4000 level) music study. The course is to be taken concurrently with MUSI 2312 (Music Theory IV) and serves as transcript verification for mastery of written music theory skills. The exam is given as the final exam for Music Theory IV or scheduled individually with students who have already passed the course, but not the exam. The student can enroll in MUSI 2011 up to three times until it is completed successfully.

Requisites: MUSI 1112, MUSI 2311.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

MUSI 2012 (0-0-0) Dictation MPE (Music Proficiency Exam) Level IV

This course is the music proficiency exam dictation portion, required for BM, BMA, BME, and BA/BS Music degrees. It determines the student’s readiness for senior-level (4000 level) music study. The course is to be taken concurrently with MUSI 2112 (Aural Skills IV) and serves as transcript verification for mastery of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation as well as error detection. The exam is given as the final exam for Aural Skills IV or scheduled individually with students who have already passed the course, but not the exam. The student can enroll in MUSI 2012 up to three times until it is completed successfully.

Requisites: MUSI 2111, MUSI 2311.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

MUSI 2013 (0-0-0) Sight-singing MPE (Music Proficiency Exam) Level IV

This course is the music proficiency exam sight-singing portion, required for BM, BMA, BME, and BA/BS Music degrees. It determines the student’s readiness for senior-level (4000 level) music study. The course is to be taken concurrently with MUSI 2112 (Aural Skills IV) and serves as transcript verification for mastery of sight-singing. The exam is given as the final exam for Aural Skills IV or scheduled individually with students who have already passed the course, but not the exam. The student can enroll in MUSI 2013 up to three times until it is completed successfully.

Requisites: MUSI 2111, MUSI 2311.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

MUSI 2111 (1-2-0) Aural Skills III

A continuation of MUSI 1112. A skill-building course in solfège sightsinging and ear-training. Emphasis will be placed on sightsinging and aural exercises that involve chromaticism, altered chords, and modulations.

Requisites: MUSI 1112, 1312, 2311, or concurrent enrollment in MUSI 2311.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

MUSI 2112 (1-2-0) Aural Skills IV

A continuation of MUSI 2111.

Requisites: MUSI 2111, 2311, 2312, or concurrent enrollment in MUSI 2312.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

MUSI 2207 (2-2-0) Introduction to Church Music and Worship

This course will provide an introductory survey of the philosophy and study of church music and worship. Students will examine the development and functional use of music in worship in the Old Testament, New Testament, and throughout Christian history, including modern usage and its various applications in the local church.

Requisites: RELI 1301.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 2305 (3-3-0) Introduction to Music Literature and Fine Arts

A course designed to guide students in the development of the "art of listening." Basic concepts of music design and style are studied through the music of selected composers from each of the historical periods. An overview of all of the fine arts will be covered in this course. Designed for, but not limited to, music majors.

Requisites: MUSI 1111 and 1311.

Offered: Fall, Spring.

MUSI 2311 (3-3-0) Music Theory III

The study of advanced harmony (including larger Baroque and Classical forms, modulations, altered chords, and the harmonic vocabulary of the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries) with emphasis on analysis, part-writing, and improvisational composition projects in various styles.

Requisites: MUSI 1312, MUSI 1111 and 1011.

Offered: Fall, Spring.

MUSI 2312 (3-3-0) Music Theory IV

Continuation of MUSI 2311. The study of late nineteenth-century and twentieth-century compositional techniques with emphasis on analysis, and improvisational composition projects in various styles.

Requisites: MUSI 2311, MUSI 1112 and MUSI 1012, 1013.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 3089 (0-0-0) Junior Recital for Performance Majors

Student will enroll using this course number in the semester he/she desires to present a 25-minute recital as a performance major, or equivalent completion of required levels for performance majors, subject to successful completion of a recital hearing. Student must also enroll in at least one credit hour of his/her applied instrument.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Fall, Spring.

MUSI 3100, 3103, 4100, 4103 (1-1-2) Accompanying Practicum

Designed to provide piano majors/concentrations with practical experience in accompanying soloists, students are required to accompany 3-5 vocal students in lessons and performances according to the supervising professor's evaluation of repertoire involved. Format includes observation of lessons by the supervising professor, submission of song analysis forms, performances in MUSI 1000/1001: Seminar/Performance Lab (S-L) and periodic appointments with the supervising professor to discuss progress and challenges encountered. One semester required for Piano Performance Majors as an ensemble credit. (Fall 3100/4100, Spring 3103/4103).

Requisites: Completion of MUSI 3215.

Offered: Fall, Spring.

MUSI 3189 (1-1-0) Junior Recital

Student will enroll using this course number in the semester he/she desires to present the recital. Student must also enroll in at least one credit hour of his/her applied instrument.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

MUSI 3201 (2-2-0) Analysis of Musical Structure

An in-depth study of the analysis of musical forms, including sonata form, rondo, sonata-rondo, classical concerto, Baroque variation forms, and fugue.

Requisites: MUSI 2312, MUSI 1011, 1012, 1013.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 3202 (2-2-0) Advanced Analysis

A continuation of MUSI 3201. A study of the harmonic and structural analysis of larger and more complex musical forms, including Romantic symphonic music and twentieth-century music.

Requisites: MUSI 3201, MUSI 2011, 2012, 2013.

Offered: Spring, even-numbered years.

MUSI 3203 (2-2-0) Keyboard Skills

A practical course for the development of keyboard skills including melody harmonization, modulation, transposition, sight-reading, and improvisation from lead sheet symbols and from Roman numerals.

Requisites: MUSI 2311, MUSI 2023B or MUSI 3023, MUSI 1011, 1012, 1013.

Offered: Spring, odd-numbered years.

MUSI 3204 (2-2-0) Music History and Literature I

A study of the development of music from its beginnings through the Renaissance period, with emphasis on recognizing style characteristics by examining scores and listening to music.

Requisites: MUSI 2305.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 3205 (2-2-0) Music History and Literature II

A study of the development of music in the Baroque and Classical periods, with emphasis on recognizing style characteristics by examining scores and listening to music.

Requisites: MUSI 2305.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 3206 (2-2-0) Music History and Literature III

A study of the development of music from the Romantic period through the present day, with emphasis on recognizing style characteristics by examining scores and listening to music.

Requisites: MUSI 2305.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 3207 (2-2-0) Basic Conducting

Study toward mastery of basic skills in choral and instrumental conducting, and study of rehearsal and performance techniques.

Requisites: MUSI 1312.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 3208 (2-2-0) Advanced Choral Conducting

Study toward mastery of advanced skills in choral conducting and study of rehearsal and performance techniques.

Requisites: MUSI 3207 and junior standing.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 3215 (2-2-0) Accompanying Skills

A course involving the study of basic pianistic skills required to function as an accompanist for solo and ensemble situations. Special units will be devoted to vocal coaching, improvisational skills, and worship accompaniment. Required for piano performance majors.

Requisites: MUSI 2023B Piano Proficiency Level IV

Offered: Offered Fall, even-numbered years.

MUSI 3217 (2-2-0) Jazz Improvisation

An introduction to jazz improvisation with an emphasis on performance and piano voicings.

Requisites: MUSI 1112, 1312, MUSI 1118, MUSI 3316.

Offered: Periodically.

MUSI 3270 (2-2-0) Church Music and Worship Administration

A study of the practical and operational issues related to church music and worship ministry, providing instruction in all facets of a local church music and worship ministry with lectures and demonstrations by outstanding guest musicians and experts in the field. Course content will include current trends in worship technology.

Requisites: MUSI 2207.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 3271 (2-2-0) Contemporary Worship and Technology

This course will explore the breadth of contemporary worship in the 21st century with attention given to contemporary song and its uses in worship, leading contemporary song writers, and the extensive role that technology plays in contemporary worship.

Requisites: MUSI 2207.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 3311 (3-3-0) Elementary Music Methods

Emphasis is on the teaching of musical concepts (rhythm, melody, texture, timbre, dynamics, form) through musical activities (singing, playing instruments, moving). Course includes teaching general music from kindergarten through 5th grade, utilizing various pedagogical approaches.

Requisites: MUSI 1311 and 1111.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 3312 (3-3-0) Secondary Music Methods

A study of teaching music at the middle and high school levels. Emphasis on choral, instrumental (band and orchestra), music theory, music literature, and general music education in secondary schools.

Requisites: MUSI 3311.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 3316 (3-3-0) Jazz Theory

Basic musical concepts related to the jazz idiom, such as scales, harmony, rhythm, melody, and styles.

Requisites: MUSI 1112, 1312, and MUSI 1118 or MUSI 2023A or 3023, MUSI 1011, 1012, 1013.

Offered: Fall, Spring.

MUSI 4010 (0-3-0) Music All-level Seminar (S-L)

MUSI 4212 (2-2-0) Vocal Literature and Performance Practice

A study of song literature from the Renaissance, the Baroque/Classical Romantic German Lieder and French Melodie traditions to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the historical and interpretive aspects of the literature. Required for vocal performance majors.

Requisites: MUSI 2011, 2012, 2013, MUSI 2110 or 2210

Offered: Fall even-numbered years.

MUSI 4214 (2-2-0) Choral Literature and Advanced Choral Techniques

(MALA 5378)

A historical survey of choral literature from the Renaissance to the present. The literature is presented in such a way that students learn and practice choral conducting techniques applicable to the literature.

Requisites: MUSI 2312, MUSI 2011, 2012, 2013.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 4217 (3-3-0) Piano Pedagogy

A study of standard teaching materials for beginners and adults, including a survey of the representative keyboard literature beginning with the late Baroque. Scores, anthologies, recordings, and live performances will be utilized.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Spring, odd-numbered years.

MUSI 4218 (2-2-0) Piano Literature I: Renaissance Through the Classical Period

A study of piano repertoire from the Renaissance to the Classical Period including historical and interpretive aspects of the literature.

Requisites: Required for piano performance majors. MUSI 2011, 2012, 2013.

Offered: Fall, odd-numbered years.

MUSI 4228 (2-2-0) Piano Literature II: Romantic Through the Present

A study of piano repertoire from the Romantic to the present including historical and interpretive aspects of the literature.

Requisites: Required for piano performance majors. MUSI 2011, 2012, 2013.

Offered: Spring, even-numbered years.

MUSI 4301 (3-3-0) Instrumental Methods

A comprehensive study of instrumental music in the school. Emphasis will be on the band and orchestra instruments, teaching pedagogy for woodwinds, brass, string, and percussion as well as ensemble development including literature, organization, and other matters concerning the instrumental program.

Requisites: MUSI 2312, MUSI 2011, 2012, 2013.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 4305 (3-3-0) Congregational Song

(MALA 5373, WORS 5307)

A study of the Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, emphasizing periods of historical development and their practical use in the church worship service, with emphasis given to the role of congregational song in traditional and contemporary worship.

Requisites: MUSI 2207, MUSI 2011, 2012, 2013.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 4308 (3-3-0) Internship in Church Music (S-L)

An intern educational project in church music and worship in which the qualifying student participates in a supervised local church music ministry as an intern for one complete semester. The intern will function under the supervision of a local minister of music/worship and the director of church music studies. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.

Requisites: Senior level (90 credit-hours) status. Off-campus work of 150 hours required (O-CW). MUSI 2011, 2012, 2013, MUSI 3270.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

MUSI 4342 (3-3-0) Ethnomusicology in Cross-Cultural Service

(RELI 4342, MALA 5380)

This course will study the "worlds of music" through the lens of Ethnomusicology applying appropriate methodologies to cross-cultural service in Christian contexts. Students will also learn methodologies for appropriate ways of encouraging and engaging indigenous music to the Christian worship experience.

Requisites: MUSI 1011, 1012, 1013.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

MUSI 4353 (3-3-0) Fine Arts in East Asia

(ART 4353, MAGL 5353, MALA 5333)

An overview of the visual and performing arts of East Asia. Field trips to art museums and cultural events will be required.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Alternate Fall, Online.

MUSI 4380 (3-3-0) The Arts and the Creative Process

(ART 4380, COMA 4380, MALA 5372)

Analysis of the visual and performing arts including the study of the human process involved in the creation of the Arts. The study will include perception, criticism, and factors which integrate, influence, and create the arts. Field trips are required.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Online.

Applied Music

Requisites: MUSI 1300, 1311.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 11C2 (1-.5-0) Applied Composition Elective (for non-music majors)

Private instruction in composition for 25 minutes per week. (Applied Music fee required.)

Requisites: MUSI 1300, 1311.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 12C1 (2-1-0) Applied Composition Elective

(for non-music majors)

Requisites: MUSI 1130 or MUSI 1230, and MUSI 1131 or MUSI 1231.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 3130 (1-.5-0) Applied Organ

MUSI 4121 (1-.5-0) Applied Piano

Private instruction in piano for 25 minutes per week. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of piano faculty members. The student will pursue the completion of specific upper-level piano proficiency requirements as described in the student’s specific music degree plan. Students who have completed all proficiency requirements will study and perform repertoire as determined by the instructor. (Applied music fee required)

Requisites: Any combination of two semesters of MUSI 3120, 3121, 3122, 3220, 3221, 3222.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 4122 (1-.5-0) Applied Piano

Private instruction in piano for 25 minutes per week. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of piano faculty members. The student will pursue the completion of specific upper-level piano proficiency requirements as described in the student’s specific music degree plan. Students who have completed all proficiency requirements will study and perform repertoire as determined by the instructor. (Applied music fee required)

Requisites: Any combination of two semesters of MUSI 3120, 3121, 3122, 3220, 3221, 3222.

Offered: Summer.

MUSI 1220 (2-1-0) Applied Piano

Private instruction in piano for 50 minutes per week. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of piano faculty members. The student will pursue the completion of specific lower-level piano proficiency requirements as described in the student’s specific lower-level piano proficiency requirements as described in the student’s specific music degree plan.

Students who have completed all proficiency requirements will study and perform repertoire as determined by the instructor.

(Applied Music fee required.) This number may be repeated for credit to accumulate lower level applied piano credits for music majors as defined by the specific music major degree plan.

Requisites: Completion of MUSI 1117 or approval of Program Head of Keyboard Division is required for music majors with piano as a secondary instrument.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 1221 (2-1-0) Applied Piano

Students who have completed all proficiency requirements will study and perform repertoire as determined by the instructor.

(Applied Music fee required.) This number may be repeated for credit to accumulate lower level applied piano credits for music majors as defined by the specific music major degree plan.

Requisites: Completion of MUSI 1117 or approval of Program Head of Keyboard Division is required for music majors with piano as a secondary instrument.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 1222 (2-1-0) Applied Piano

Students who have completed all proficiency requirements will study and perform repertoire as determined by the instructor.

(Applied Music fee required.) This number may be repeated for credit to accumulate lower level applied piano credits for music majors as defined by the specific music major degree plan.

Requisites: Completion of MUSI 1117 or approval of Program Head of Keyboard Division is required for music majors with piano as a secondary instrument.

Offered: Summer.

MUSI 2220 (2-1-0) Applied Piano

Students who have completed all proficiency requirements will study and perform repertoire as determined by the instructor.

(Applied Music fee required.) This number must be repeated if the student does not complete piano proficiency requirements.

Requisites: Completion of two semesters of applied piano (including MUSI 1117: Class Piano I or MUSI 1118: Class Piano II) or approval of Program Head of Keyboard Division is required for music majors with piano as a secondary instrument.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 2221 (2-1-0) Applied Piano

Students who have completed all proficiency requirements will study and perform repertoire as determined by the instructor.

(Applied Music fee required.) This number must be repeated if the student does not complete piano proficiency requirements.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 2222 (2-1-0) Applied Piano

Students who have completed all proficiency requirements will study and perform repertoire as determined by the instructor.

(Applied Music fee required.) This number must be repeated if the student does not complete piano proficiency requirements.

Offered: Summer.

MUSI 3220 (2-1-0) Applied Piano

Private instruction in piano for 50 minutes per week. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of piano faculty members. The student will pursue the completion of specific upper-level piano proficiency requirements as described in the student’s specific music degree plan. Students who have completed all proficiency requirements will study and perform repertoire as determined by the instructor. (Applied Music fee required.)

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 3221 (2-1-0) Applied Piano

Private instruction in piano for 50 minutes per week. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of piano faculty members. The student will pursue the completion of specific upper-level piano proficiency requirements as described in the student’s specific music degree plan. Students who have completed all proficiency requirements will study and perform repertoire as determined by the instructor. (Applied Music fee required.)

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 3222 (2-1-0) Applied Piano

Private instruction in piano for 50 minutes per week. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of piano faculty members. The student will pursue the completion of specific upper-level piano proficiency requirements as described in the student’s specific music degree plan. Students who have completed all proficiency requirements will study and perform repertoire as determined by the instructor. (Applied Music fee required.)

Offered: Summer.

MUSI 4220 (2-1-0) Applied Piano

Private instruction in piano for 50 minutes per week. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of piano faculty members. The student will pursue the completion of specific upper level piano proficiency requirements as described in the student’s specific music degree plan. Students who have completed all proficiency requirements will study and perform repertoire as determined by the instructor. (Applied Music fee required.)

Requisites: Completion of six semesters of applied piano (including MUSI 1117: Class Piano I or MUSI 1118: Class Piano II) and the completion of all degree-specific proficiency requirements MUSI 2023A: Piano Proficiency Level III and/or MUSI 2023B: Piano Proficiency Level IV, MUSI 2023C: Sophomore Barrier for Piano Majors/Concentrations, or MUSI 3023 Piano Proficiency Level V.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 4221 (2-1-0) Applied Piano

Private instruction in piano for 50 minutes per week. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of piano faculty members. The student will pursue the completion of specific upper level piano proficiency requirements as described in the student’s specific music degree plan. Students who have completed all proficiency requirements will study and perform repertoire as determined by the instructor. (Applied Music fee required.)

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 4222 (2-1-0) Applied Piano

Private instruction in piano for 50 minutes per week. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of piano faculty members. The student will pursue the completion of specific upper-level piano proficiency requirements as described in the student’s specific music degree plan. Students who have completed all proficiency requirements will study and perform repertoire as determined by the instructor. (Applied Music fee required.)

Offered: Summer.

MUSI 2023A (0-0-0) Piano Proficiency Level III

The student will enroll in this course number concurrently with Applied Piano (MUSI 1120, 1220, 2120, or 2220) while attempting to pass Piano Proficiency Level III. MUSI 2023A serves as transcript verification for mastery of the following keyboard skills: major and minor pentascales, specific major and minor chord progressions, major scales, harmonic minor scales, transposition and harmonization of a simple melody, improvisation of accompaniment for a simple melody, and sight-reading from a prescribed Level III Hymn List.

The student must also perform two memorized repertoire pieces in contrasting styles. One piece must be a movement from a sonatina. The student will perform for a faculty jury. The average of the jury grades must be 70% or higher to constitute completion of the level. A deficiency in any skill area may result in an average below 70%. A jury average below 70% does not constitute completion of the level; therefore, the student will receive a grade of NC (No Credit). A jury average of 70% or higher constitutes successful completion of the level and the student will receive a semester grade of CR (Credit). The student must enroll in MUSI 2023A until the level is completed successfully.

Requisites: Approval of Program Director of Keyboard Division. This course is to be taken concurrently with Applied Piano (MUSI 1120, 1220, 2120, or 2220).

Offered: Fall, Spring, Long Summer.

MUSI 2023B (0-0-0) Piano Proficiency Level IV

The student will enroll in this course number concurrently with Applied Piano (MUSI 1120, 1220, 2120, or 2220) while attempting to pass Piano Proficiency Level IV. MUSI 2023B serves as transcript verification for mastery of the keyboard skills listed under MUSI 2023A: Piano Proficiency Level III as well as the following: specific black-key major scales played hands together, an original improvisatory arrangement of “Happy Birthday” with accompaniment for practical use, a memorized performance of “Star-Spangled Banner,” sight-reading from a prescribed Level IV hymn list as well as two memorized repertoire pieces of contrasting style. The student will perform these skills for a faculty jury. The average of the jury grades must be 70% or higher to constitute completion of the level. A deficiency in any skill area may result in an average below 70%. A jury average below 70% does not constitute completion of the level; therefore, the student will receive a grade of NC (No Credit). A jury average of 70% or higher constitutes successful completion of the level and the student will receive a semester grade of CR (Credit). The student must enroll in MUSI 2023B until the level is completed successfully.

Requisites: Completion of MUSI 2023A: Piano Proficiency Level III. This course is to be taken concurrently with Applied Piano (MUSI 1120, 1220, 2120, or 2220).

Offered: Fall, Spring, Long Summer.

MUSI 2023C (0-0-0) Sophomore Barrier for Piano Majors/Concentration

The student pursuing a piano concentration or piano performance major will enroll in this course number while in the fourth semester of Applied Piano (MUSI 2120 or 2220). Ideally, the piano performance major or concentration is in the second semester of level VII at the time of this exam. Each student will be evaluated regarding his/her progress in the program. This constitutes a Sophomore Barrier Jury Exam that evaluates the student’s current level while also evaluating the student’s progress and potential for successful completion of their stated degree program.

Transfer students who have already completed four semesters of study will be evaluated in the same manner after one or two semesters of study at DBU at the discretion of his or her current applied professor. At the conclusion of the exam, the piano faculty will make a recommendation regarding the student’s continued pursuit of his or her current degree program through the average of the grades for the Sophomore Barrier Exam. The jury average communicates the following: Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance is recommended for an average of 92-99; Bachelor of Music with piano concentration is recommended for an average of 80-91; repetition of the exam is recommended for an average of 70-79. An average below 70 will result in a recommendation to explore other degree options.

Requisites: Completion of four semesters of Applied Piano.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Long Summer.

MUSI 3023 (0-0-0) Piano Proficiency Level V

The student will enroll in MUSI 3023 concurrently with Applied Piano while attempting to pass Piano Proficiency Level V either after completing MUSI 2023A and MUSI 2023B or as a freshman piano concentration or piano performance major. MUSI 3023 serves as transcript verification for mastery of the keyboard skills listed under MUSI 2023A: Piano Proficiency Levels III and IV as well as the following that is specific to Piano Proficiency Level V: all major and harmonic minor scales played hands together for four octaves in sixteenth notes, all major and minor arpeggios played hands together for four octaves in sixteenth notes, and memorized performance of three repertoire pieces. For the student who attempts MUSI 3023 in the first semester of the freshman year, the student completes the material above that is specific to Level V with modifications in order to incorporate the functional piano skills that are required in Levels III and IV. In order to accommodate the additional preparation required for mastering those skills, the repertoire requirement is reduced from three pieces to two pieces. The skills incorporated from Levels III and IV include transposition and harmonization of a simple melody, improvisation of accompaniment for a simple melody, sight-reading from the Level IV Hymn List, and an original improvisatory arrangement of “Happy Birthday” with accompaniment for practical use. The student will perform the repertoire pieces and skills for a faculty jury. The average of the jury grades must be 80% or higher to constitute completion of the level; therefore, the student will receive a grade of NC (No Credit). A jury average of 80% or higher constitutes successful completion of the level and the student will receive a semester grade of CR (Credit). The student must enroll for this course number until the level is completed successfully.

Requisites: Approval of Program Director of the Keyboard Division. This course is to be taken concurrently with Applied Piano.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

MUSI 3320 (3-1.5-0) Advanced Applied Piano

Private instruction in piano for one hour and 20 minutes per week or one 50-minute lesson and all studio classes as scheduled TBA. The student will pursue the completion of specific upper-level piano requirements as described in the student’s specific music degree plan. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of piano faculty members or the student’s junior recital. Students who have completed Piano Level VIIIA as defined in the Department of Music Student Handbook may perform recital repertoire for a jury if the student is delaying the junior recital to a later semester. (Applied Music fee required.)

Requisites: Completion of four semesters of Applied Piano and the completion of MUSI 2023C: Sophomore Barrier for Piano Majors/Concentrations.

Offered: Fall, Spring.

MUSI 3321 (3-1.5-0) Advanced Applied Piano

Requisites: Completion of four semesters of Applied Piano and the completion of MUSI 2023C: Sophomore Barrier for Piano Majors/Concentrations.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 3322 (3-1.5-0) Advanced Applied Piano

Requisites: Completion of four semesters of Applied Piano and the completion of MUSI 2023C: Sophomore Barrier for Piano Majors/Concentrations.

Offered: Summer.

MUSI 4320 (3-1.5-0) Advanced Applied Piano

Private instruction in piano for one hour and 20 minutes per week or one 50-minute lesson and all studio classes as scheduled TBA. The student will pursue the completion of specific upper-level piano requirements as described in the student’s specific music degree plan. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of piano faculty members or the student’s senior recital. Students who have completed Piano Level IXA as defined in the Department of Music Student Handbook may perform recital repertoire for a jury if the student is delaying the senior recital to a later semester. (Applied Music fee required.)

Requisites: Any combination of two semesters of MUSI 3223, 3224, 3225, 3320, 3321, or 3322.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 4321 (3-1.5-0) Advanced Applied Piano

Private instruction in piano for one hour and 20 minutes per week or one 50-minute lesson and all studio classes as scheduled TBA. The student will pursue the completion of specific upper-level piano requirements as described in the student’s specific music degree plan. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of piano faculty members or the student’s senior recital. Students who have completed Piano Level IXA as defined in the Department of Music Student Handbook may perform recital repertoire for a jury if the student is delaying the senior recital to a later semester. (Applied Music fee required.)

Requisites: Any combination of two semesters of MUSI 3223, 3224, 3225, 3320, 3321, or 3322.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 4322 (3-1.5-0) Advanced Applied Piano

Private instruction in piano for one hour and 20 minutes per week or one 50-minute lesson and all studio classes as scheduled TBA. The student will pursue the completion of specific upper-level piano requirements as described in the student’s specific music degree plan. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of piano faculty members or the student’s senior recital. Students who have completed Piano Level IXA as defined in the Department of Music Student Handbook may perform recital repertoire for a jury if the student is delaying the senior recital to a later semester. (Applied Music fee required.)

Requisites: Any combination of two semesters of MUSI 3223, 3224, 3225, 3320, 3321, or 3322.

Offered: Summer.

MUSI 11P1 (1-.5-0) Applied Piano Elective (for non-music majors)

Offered: Fall.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 4110 (1-.5-0) Applied Voice

Private instruction in voice for 25 minutes per week. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of voice faculty members. (Applied music fee required; accompanist fee required.)

Requisites: MUSI 1110 or MUSI 1210 and MUSI 1113 or MUSI 1213, and MUSI 2110 or MUSI 2210 and MUSI 2113 or MUSI 2213, and MUSI 3110 or MUSI 3210, and MUSI 3113 or MUSI 3213.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 4113 (1-.5-0) Applied Voice

Private instruction in voice for 25 minutes per week. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of voice faculty members. (Applied music fee required; accompanist fee required.)

Requisites: MUSI 1110 or MUSI 1210 and MUSI 1113 or MUSI 1213, and MUSI 2110 or MUSI 2210 and MUSI 3110 or MUSI 3210, and 3113 or 3213, and MUSI 4110 or MUSI 4210 or 4310.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 4114 (1-.5-0) Applied Voice

Private instruction in voice for 25 minutes per week. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of voice faculty members. (Applied music fee required; accompanist fee required.)

Requisites: MUSI 1110 or MUSI 1210 and MUSI 1113 or MUSI 1213, and MUSI 2110 or MUSI 2210 and MUSI 3110 or MUSI 3210, and 3113 or 3213, and MUSI 4110 or MUSI 4210 or 4310.

Offered: Summer.

MUSI 4210 (2-1-0) Applied Voice

Private instruction in voice for 50 minutes per week. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of voice faculty members (Applied music fee required; accompanist fee required.)

Requisites: MUSI 1110 or MUSI 1210 and MUSI 1113 or MUSI 1213, and MUSI 2110 or MUSI 2210, and MUSI 2113 or MUSI 2213, and MUSI 3110 or MUSI 3210 and MUSI 3113 or MUSI 3213.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 4213 (2-1-0) Applied Voice

Private instruction in voice for 50 minutes per week. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of voice faculty members (Applied music fee required; accompanist fee required.)

Requisites: MUSI 1110 or MUSI 1210 and MUSI 1113 or MUSI 1213, and MUSI 2110 or MUSI 2210, and MUSI 2113 or MUSI 2213, and MUSI 3110 or MUSI 3210 and MUSI 3113 or MUSI 3213.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 4310 (3-1.5-0) Advanced Applied Voice

Private instruction in voice for one hour and 20 minutes per week or one 50-minute lesson and all studio classes as scheduled TBA. The semester culminates in a jury evaluation by a panel of voice faculty members or the student’s senior recital. (Applied music fee required; accompanist fee required.)

Requisites: MUSI 1110 or MUSI 1210 and MUSI 1113 or MUSI 1213, and MUSI 2110 or MUSI 2210, and MUSI 2113 or MUSI 2213, and MUSI 3110 or MUSI 3210 and MUSI 3113 or MUSI 3213.

Offered: Fall.

Private instruction in voice for 25 minutes per week. This applied voice course does not require a final jury exam. (Applied Music fee required; accompanist fee required.)

Offered: Summer.

MUSI 42V1 (2-1-0) Applied Voice Elective (for non-music majors)

Private instruction in voice for 50 minutes per week. This applied voice course does not require a final jury exam. (Applied Music fee required; accompanist fee required.)

Requisites: MUSI 11V1 or MUSI 12V1 and MUSI 11V2 or MUSI 12V2, and MUSI 21V1 or MUSI 22V1, and MUSI 21V2 or MUSI 22V2, and MUSI 31V1 or MUSI 32V1 and MUSI 31V2 or MUSI 32V2.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 42V2 (2-1-0) Applied Voice Elective (for non-music majors)

Private instruction in voice for 50 minutes per week. This applied voice course does not require a final jury exam. (Applied Music fee required; accompanist fee required.)

Requisites: MUSI 11V1 or MUSI 12V1 and MUSI 11V2 or MUSI 12V2, and MUSI 21V1 or MUSI 22V1, and MUSI 21V2 or MUSI 22V2, and MUSI 31V1 or MUSI 32V1 and MUSI 31V2 or MUSI 32V2 and 41V1 or 42V1.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 42V3 (2-1-0) Applied Voice Elective (for non-music majors)

Private instruction in voice for 50 minutes per week. This applied voice course does not require a final jury exam. (Applied Music fee required; accompanist fee required.)

The DBU Grand Chorus is the required choral ensemble for all students majoring in music or music business. This ensemble will perform for major University events including, but not limited to, the Russell Perry Dinner, Tom Landry Dinner, The DBU Christmas Festival, and perform a major work in the spring semester.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Fall, Spring.

MUSI 1155 & 1156, 2155 & 2156, 3155 & 3156, 4155 & 4156 (1-1-0) Guitar Ensemble

The Guitar Ensemble performs music representing various periods in music history. These periods include the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th, and 21st centuries. Ensembles are arranged as duets, trios, and quartets. The ensemble performs at the University, as well as the surrounding Dallas community.

Requisites: Enrollment in the ensemble is by audition only. The ability to read music on the guitar in the first position, as well as utilizing the fundamentals of classical guitar technique.

Offered: Fall, Spring.

This course will explore piano repertoire written for more than one pianist. Students will rehearse and perform collaborative piano works by composers from standard and contemporary classical literature.

Requisites: Audition/Approval of Instructor.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 1168 (1-1-1) Piano Ensemble

Requisites: Audition/Approval of Instructor.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 2167 (1-1-1) Piano Ensemble

Requisites: Completion of MUSI 1167 and 1168.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 2168 (1-1-1) Piano Ensemble

Requisites: Completion of MUSI 1167 and 1168.

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 3167 (1-1-1) Piano Ensemble

Requisites: Piano Performance Major: completion of MUSI 1135, 1136, 2135, 2136 of Grand Chorus and MUSI 2023C: Sophomore Barrier for Piano Majors/Concentrations (MUSI 2023C is in lieu of MUSI 1167, 1168, 2167, 2168). Non-Piano Performance Major: MUSI 1167, 1168, 2167, 2168.

Offered: Fall.

MUSI 3168 (1-1-1) Piano Ensemble

Offered: Spring.

MUSI 4167 (1-1-1) Piano Ensemble

Requisites: Completion of MUSI 3167 and 3168.

Offered: Fall

MUSI 4168 (1-1-1) Piano Ensemble

Requisites: Completion of MUSI 3167 and 3168.

Offered: Spring.