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	MSC 242 - Symphonic Winds 1 semester, 1/2 credit- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts This concert ensemble is devoted to the preparation and performance of the finest traditional and contemporary literature for wind and percussion instruments. Music majors and students from other academic areas find participation in this ensemble challenging and enjoyable. Open to all students with prior instrumental background, this ensemble performs at least four concerts per year. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 248 - Opera Workshop 1 semester, 1/2 credit- Opera Workshop is a large ensemble that introduces students to the process of preparation for the performance of musical drama. Through work on scenes from serious and light operas, students gain experience in musical preparation, the development of dramatic characterization, stage movement, blocking, and so forth. Scenes are performed in concert at the end of the semester. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 250 - Piano II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 250 - 278 - Applied Music II (for freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors) 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the student’s chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Students must also register in the music department for each of the following lessons: MSC 250 Piano II, MSC 251 Jazz Piano II, MSC 252 Organ II, MSC 253 Harpsichord II, MSC 254 Voice II, MSC 255 Violin II, MSC 256 Viola II, MSC 257 Cello II, MSC 258 String Bass II, MSC 259 Flute II, MSC 260 Oboe II, MSC 261 Clarinet II, MSC 262 Bassoon II, MSC 263 Saxophone II, MSC 264 Trumpet II, MSC 265 Trombone II, MSC 266 French Horn II, MSC 267 Baritone II, MSC 268 Tuba II, MSC 269 Percussion II, MSC 270 Classical Guitar II, MSC 271 Jazz Guitar II, MSC 272 Electric Guitar II, MSC 273 Electric Bass II, MSC 275 Composition II, MSC 276 Harp II, MSC 277 Vocal Jazz II, MSC 278 Applied Lessons in Conducting II. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 251 - Jazz Piano II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 252 - Organ II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 253 - Harpsichord II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 254 - Voice II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 255 - Violin II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 256 - Viola II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 257 - Cello II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 258 - String Bass II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 259 - Flute II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 260 - Oboe II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 261 - Clarinet II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 262 - Bassoon II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 263 - Saxophone II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 264 - Trumpet II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 265 - Trombone II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 266 - French Horn II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 267 - Baritone II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 268 - Tuba II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 269 - Percussion II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 270 - Classical Guitar II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 271 - Jazz Guitar II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 272 - Electric Guitar II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 273 - Electric Bass II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 275 - Composition II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 276 - Harp II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 277 - Vocal Jazz II 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 278 - Applied Lessons in Conducting II 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the student’s chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 279 - Special Topics 1 semester, 3 credits- Topics discussed in the seminar will vary from semester to semester, meeting a core requirement or proficiency. Same as HUM 279. Only open to Humanities or Music majors. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 301 - Theory III 1 semester, 3 credits- Theory III is a continuation of Theory II. Focuses on chromatic harmony: secondary function chords, mode mixing, Neapolitan chords, augmented sixth chords, and enharmonic spellings. Modulatory techniques are also studied. MSC 301L is required with this course. Prerequisite: MSC 202 or equivalent. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 301L - Theory III Lab 1 semester, 1 credit- A continuation of Theory II Lab, covers more advanced ear-training and sight-singing materials. These include more complicated rhythmic patterns, chromaticism, longer melodic phrases, and aural recognition of a variety of harmonic progressions. This lab is required with MSC 301, Theory III. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 302 - Theory IV 1 semester, 3 credits- A continuation of Theory III, focuses on analyses of formal structures, including binary and ternary forms, sonata-allegro form, variation techniques, rondo form, and 18th-century counterpoint in the form of inventions and fugues. Concludes with an overview of late 19th- and 20th-century compositional procedures. MSC 302L is required with this course. Prerequisite: MSC 301 or equivalent. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 302L - Theory IV Lab 1 semester, 1 credit- Builds upon what is covered in Theory III Lab and, in both the ear-training and sight-singing components of the course, covers more complicated rhythmic patterns, longer and more chromatic melodies, and four-part harmonic dictation. This lab is required with MSC 302, Theory IV. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 303 - Composition 1 semester, 3 credits- An introduction to the creative process of musical composition. Students are guided to create their own works and to solve various formal and stylistic problems. Orchestration, the creation of musical scores, arranging, and music technology are addressed. Prerequisite: MSC 302 or permission of instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 305 - Conducting 1 semester, 3 credits- Covers the fundamentals of choral and instrumental conducting techniques and is designed for all students interested in conducting musical ensembles. Fundamentals include basic metrical patterns, articulation, compound/mixed meter, basic score study, dynamic shading, cues, entrances, cutoffs, and uses of the left hand. All students have the opportunity to conduct several times throughout the semester. Prerequisite: MSC 202. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 306 - Piano Class II 1 semester, 3 credits- Primarily designed for music majors preparing for Piano Proficiency. Students must have completed Piano Class I or higher to be eligible. Emphasis will be placed on developing sight-reading ability, strengthening the student’s piano technique, improving musical styles and interpretation, and keyboard harmony. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 310 - Music History and Literature I 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts An exploration of music history and literature in Western culture from antiquity through the Renaissance. Includes class work, readings from primary and secondary sources, score reading and listening assignments, which focus on representative composers and works from each period. Students are expected to understand, analyze, and identify various specific features related to musical styles. Prerequisites: MSC 202 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 311 - Music History and Literature II 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II Through primary and secondary sources, this course explores the history and literature of music in Western culture from the Baroque and the Classical periods (1600-1800). Class work and listening assignments focus on representative works and composers from each period. Students will be expected to understand, analyze, and identify through listening exercises and score reading various musical features related to musical styles. Prerequisites: MSC 202 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 312 - Music History and Literature III 1 semester, 3 credits- Through primary and secondary sources, this course explores the history and literature of music in Western culture from the Romantic and Modern periods (from 1800). Class work and listening assignments focus on representative works and composers from each period. Students will be expected to understand, analyze, and identify- through listening exercises and score reading-various features relating to musical styles. Prerequisites: MSC 202 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 320 - Music in World Cultures 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts Study of world music wherein students investigate factors related to world musical practices. Students learn about methodologies culminating in a presentation of their research on music practiced locally. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 330 - Teaching General Music in Elementary School 1 semester, 3 credits- Designed to acquaint the music education student with a variety of instructional approaches, materials, and activities for the elementary general music program, based on a conceptual, developmental understanding of musical learning. Curriculum, classroom management, organization, and appropriate teaching strategies will be considered. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 330L - Teaching General Music in Elementary School: Lab 1 semester, 1 credit- This field experience is taken concurrently with MSC 330. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 331 - Teaching Music, Secondary School: Vocal 1 semester, 3 credits- Introduces the music education student to various pragmatic approaches to becoming an exemplary secondary music teacher. The student studies and demonstrates rehearsal techniques, score preparation, knowledge of repertoire, methods of selecting appropriate works, and group vocal techniques. Long-range planning, budget preparations, evaluations, concert planning, and public relations also are considered. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 331L - Teaching Music, Secondary School: Vocal Lab 1 semester, 1 credit- This field experience is taken concurrently with MSC 331. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 332 - Teaching Music in Secondary School: Instrumental 1 semester, 3 credits- This music education class covers techniques of teaching instrumental music primarily in the secondary school. Some middle school techniques will be included as well as strategies for secondary general music. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 332L - Teaching Music, Secondary School: Instrumental Lab 1 semester, 1 credit- This field experience is taken concurrently with MSC 332. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 333 - Teaching Brass and Percussion 1 semester, 1 credit- Covers the basic techniques of teaching and playing brass and percussion instruments. The following will be covered: fundamentals of tone production, fingering, teaching materials, pedagogy, and use of these instruments in bands, orchestras, and chamber music. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 334 - Teaching Woodwinds 1 semester, 1 credit- Covers the basic techniques of teaching and playing woodwind instruments. The following will be covered: fundamentals of tone production, fingering, teaching materials, pedagogy, and use of woodwind instruments in bands, orchestras, and chamber music. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 335 - Teaching Strings 1 semester, 1 credit- Covers the basic techniques of teaching and playing string instruments, including: fundamentals of tone production, fingering, teaching materials, pedagogy, and use of string instruments in orchestra and chamber music. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 342 - Jazz Band 1 semester, 1/2 credit- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts This large ensemble performs jazz from all style periods as well as repertoires composed for large and small groups. All instrumentalists and singers interested in jazz are welcome but should consult the instructor before enrolling. Students will rehearse for a total of three hours per week and perform once each semester. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 347 - Concert Chorale 1 semester, 1/2 credit- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts A large select ensemble, this mixed voice chorale serves as the touring choir along with I Cantori. Concert Chorale performs both major works and repertoire of many styles including traditional and multicultural music. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 350 - Piano III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credit- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 350 - 378 - Applied Music III (for junior/senior music majors) 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Students must also register in the music department for each of the following lessons: MSC 350 Piano III, MSC 351 Jazz Piano III, MSC 352 Organ III, MSC 353 Harpsichord III, MSC 354 Voice III, MSC 355 Violin III, MSC 356 Viola III, MSC 357 Cello III, MSC 358 String Bass III, MSC 359 Flute III, MSC 360 Oboe III, MSC 361 Clarinet III, MSC 362 Bassoon III, MSC 363 Saxophone III, MSC 364 Trumpet III, MSC 365 Trombone III, MSC 366 French Horn III, MSC 367 Baritone III, MSC 368 Tuba III, MSC 369 Percussion III, MSC 370 Classical Guitar III, MSC 371 Jazz Guitar III, MSC 372 Electric Guitar III, MSC 373 Electric Bass III, MSC 375 Composition III, MSC 376 Harp III, MSC 377 Vocal Jazz II, MSC 378 Applied Lessons in Conducting III. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 351 - Jazz Piano III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 352 - Organ III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 353 - Harpsichord III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 354 - Voice III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 355 - Violin III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 356 - Viola III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 357 - Cello III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 358 - String Bass III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 359 - Flute III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 360 - Oboe III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 361 - Clarinet III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 362 - Bassoon III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 363 - Saxophone III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 364 - Trumpet III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 365 - Trombone III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 366 - French Horn III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 367 - Baritone III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 368 - Tuba III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 369 - Percussion III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 370 - Classical Guitar III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 371 - Jazz Guitar III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 372 - Electric Guitar III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 373 - Electric Bass III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 375 - Composition III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credit- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 376 - Harp III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credit- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 377 - Vocal Jazz III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 378 - Applied Lessons in Conducting III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 379 - Special Topics 1 semester, 3 credits- Topics discussed in the seminar will vary from semester to semester, meeting a core requirement or proficiency. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 440 - Chamber Ensemble 1 semester, 1/2 credit- Groups of three to eight players; can include string quartet, woodwind quintet, brass quintet, flute quartet, piano and other trios, or any combination of players. Audition and permission of appropriate instructor required. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 441 - Jazz Chamber Ensemble 1 semester, 1/2 credit- Small group jazz for rhythm section and winds. Groups may cover music of any jazz style period: New Orleans, swing, bebop, cool school, hard bop, modal, fusion, or modern. Audition and permission of instructor required. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 445 - Early Music Ensemble 1 semester, 1/2 credit- In this ensemble, vocal and instrumental students will have the opportunity to explore and perform a wide variety of repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods. Compositions will be chosen based on the instruments and voices of the students who register for the ensemble. Audition or permission of the instructor required. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 447 - I Cantori 1 semester, 1/2 credit- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts This small, auditioned, mixed chorus is Providence College’s premiere choral ensemble, used both on and off campus when ambassadors of choral music are needed. This group performs a wide assortment of sacred and secular literature appropriate for the chamber ensemble. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 479 - Special Topics 1 semester, 3 credits- Topics discussed in the seminar will vary from semester to semester, meeting a core requirement or proficiency. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 481 - Seminar in Music 1 semester, 3 credits- Concentrates on a specific topic, announced in advance, and offers an intensive study of some major composers or important historical development in music. Research techniques are also emphasized. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 491 - Independent Study 1 semester, 1-3 credits- Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 498 - Senior Recital/Project 1 semester, 1 credit- Each music major is expected to complete either a senior recital or senior project during the senior year. This requirement is overseen by the department chairperson and a particular faculty advisor, and must be successfully completed for graduation as a music major. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 499 - Student Teaching in Elementary and Secondary Schools 1 semester, 12 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Oral Communication Involves a semester of teaching music in elementary and secondary schools under the joint supervision of cooperating teachers and a College supervisor. Seminar meetings will be held weekly. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Natural Science
	NSC 101 - Ten Great Experiments in the Physical Sciences 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Natural Science Covers major aspects of physics by the use of ten of the most important experiments that have been performed from antiquity through the twentieth century. The subjects covered are astronomy and cosmology, mechanics and dynamics, electromagnetism and light, structure of matter and quantum mechanics. Other subjects such as relativity theory, nuclear fission and fusion will be discussed as time permits. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	NSC 102 - Cell Biology, Genetics, and Evolution 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Natural Science Deals with principles of cell biology, genetics, and evolution at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Wherever possible, the emphasis will be placed on human biology, and current developments in these areas will be examined. The emphasis on evolution as the unifying principle in all the biological sciences will be stressed throughout the course. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	NSC 179 - Special Topics 1 semester 3 credits- Topics discussed in the seminar will vary from semester to semester, meeting a core requirement or proficiency. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	NSC 279 - Special Topics 1 semester, 3 credits- Topics discussed in the seminar will vary from semester to semester, meeting a core requirement or proficiency. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	NSC 379 - Special Topics 1 semester, 3 credits- Topics discussed in the seminar will vary from semester to semester, meeting a core requirement or proficiency. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	NSC 479 - Special Topics 1 semester, 3 credits- Topics discussed in the seminar will vary from semester to semester, meeting a core requirement or proficiency. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Philosophy
	PHL 101 - Logic 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Philosophy An introduction to identifying, analyzing, and evaluating arguments. Topics may include: paraphrasing arguments, informal fallacies, and Aristotelian categorical logic. Open to freshmen and sophomores only. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings

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MSC 242 - Symphonic Winds

MSC 248 - Opera Workshop

MSC 250 - Piano II

MSC 250 - 278 - Applied Music II (for freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors)

MSC 251 - Jazz Piano II

MSC 252 - Organ II

MSC 253 - Harpsichord II

MSC 254 - Voice II

MSC 255 - Violin II

MSC 256 - Viola II

MSC 257 - Cello II

MSC 258 - String Bass II

MSC 259 - Flute II

MSC 260 - Oboe II

MSC 261 - Clarinet II

MSC 262 - Bassoon II

MSC 263 - Saxophone II

MSC 264 - Trumpet II

MSC 265 - Trombone II

MSC 266 - French Horn II

MSC 267 - Baritone II

MSC 268 - Tuba II

MSC 269 - Percussion II

MSC 270 - Classical Guitar II

MSC 271 - Jazz Guitar II

MSC 272 - Electric Guitar II

MSC 273 - Electric Bass II

MSC 275 - Composition II

MSC 276 - Harp II

MSC 277 - Vocal Jazz II

MSC 278 - Applied Lessons in Conducting II

MSC 279 - Special Topics

MSC 301 - Theory III

MSC 301L - Theory III Lab

MSC 302 - Theory IV

MSC 302L - Theory IV Lab

MSC 303 - Composition

MSC 305 - Conducting

MSC 306 - Piano Class II

MSC 310 - Music History and Literature I

MSC 311 - Music History and Literature II

MSC 312 - Music History and Literature III

MSC 320 - Music in World Cultures

MSC 330 - Teaching General Music in Elementary School

MSC 330L - Teaching General Music in Elementary School: Lab

MSC 331 - Teaching Music, Secondary School: Vocal

MSC 331L - Teaching Music, Secondary School: Vocal Lab

MSC 332 - Teaching Music in Secondary School: Instrumental

MSC 332L - Teaching Music, Secondary School: Instrumental Lab

MSC 333 - Teaching Brass and Percussion

MSC 334 - Teaching Woodwinds

MSC 335 - Teaching Strings

MSC 342 - Jazz Band

MSC 347 - Concert Chorale

MSC 350 - Piano III

MSC 350 - 378 - Applied Music III (for junior/senior music majors)

MSC 351 - Jazz Piano III

MSC 352 - Organ III

MSC 353 - Harpsichord III

MSC 354 - Voice III

MSC 355 - Violin III

MSC 356 - Viola III

MSC 357 - Cello III

MSC 358 - String Bass III

MSC 359 - Flute III

MSC 360 - Oboe III

MSC 361 - Clarinet III

MSC 362 - Bassoon III

MSC 363 - Saxophone III

MSC 364 - Trumpet III

MSC 365 - Trombone III

MSC 366 - French Horn III

MSC 367 - Baritone III

MSC 368 - Tuba III

MSC 369 - Percussion III

MSC 370 - Classical Guitar III

MSC 371 - Jazz Guitar III

MSC 372 - Electric Guitar III

MSC 373 - Electric Bass III