Pep Band offers the opportunity to learn a variety of musical pieces and perform at LSSU events such as athletic competitions and student life celebrations. Students do not have to take this course to be in Pep Band, but this course will provide additional learning opportunities in music compared to participation in Pep Band. May be repeated for up to a maximum of 4 credits.

Open to all University students. The concert band performs representative band and wind ensemble literature and provides a challenging musical experience.

Open to all University students. The concert band performs representative band and wind ensemble literature and provides a challenging musical experience.

An introduction to the basic vocabulary of music and to basic musicianship skills. Topics include notation, meter, rhythm, intervals, scales, chords, etc.

The course expands upon the musical vocabulary and skills developed in MUSC120. Topics include C-clefs, seventh chord, non-harmonic tones, cadences, etc.

Rehearsal and performance of representative literature for mixed choir in both classical and contemporary styles of choral music. May be repeated for a total of eight credits.

Beginning piano techniques. Music reading ability helpful but not required.

To improve proficiency and techniques gained in MUSC170.

Introduction to guitar playing including knowledge of musical rudiments, left and right hand techniques and ensemble performance.

Course emphasizes increasing technical achievement, musicianship and the development of individual musicality.

Individual applied music instruction. For skilled musicians with admission at the discretion of the instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits per instrument or for voice.

A survey of music from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century with emphasis on the music of Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Counts as humanitites credit for general education requirements.

A survey of music of the 19th and 20th centuries. Counts as humanities credit for general education requirements.

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the philosophy, theories and contemporary issues in music education in the kindergarten through sixth grade classrooms. The student will develop a practical knowledge of music skills and instructional techniques when planning a music curriculum for the elementary classroom.