MU 102 History of Jazz 3 CR
This course features a study of jazz styles from historical African sources to the contemporary era.
MU 103 Bach to Beethoven: Their Lives and Music 3 CR
This course focuses on famous compositions and composers primarily from the Baroque and Classical eras, 1600–1825. Highlights include classics and well-known works by Bach, Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven. The music of these composers reflects the era in which it was created, but continues to provide contemporary meaning and inspiration to people around the world.
MU 104 Brahms to Bernstein: Their Lives and Music 3 CR
Highlights of this course include exciting pieces by Romantic and 20th-century composers from 1825 to the present. These composers created music that reflects the various cultures in which they lived, but additionally shows inspiring creativity, individuality, and uniqueness in an ever-changing world.
MU 112 Music in America 3 CR
U.S. folk, jazz, popular and fine art music are studied in this course. Emphasis is on aural analysis and placing historical and contemporary music in its cultural context.
MU 114 Latin American and Caribbean Music 3 CR
This course traces the development of the most important Latin American musical styles from their historical folk origins to the present. Focus is on music from Cuba and Brazil.
MU 118 Beginning Music Reading and Writing 3 CR
Designed for those with little prior music reading experience, this course uses free, downloadable computer notation software to study and practice the basic elements of music reading and notation. Intended as a practical course to encourage students to better their understanding and skill in music, students examine musical examples and focus on the completion of their own creative notation projects.
MU 121 Musicianship I 3 CR
This course focuses on the development and enhancement of musical skills through music reading and notation, rhythmic and tonal perception and analysis. Other areas covered include the construction and function of scales, intervals and triads. Open to all students. Offered Fall semesters.
MU 122 Musicianship II 3 CR
This course continues the development of musical skills through further practice with music notation, musical analysis, and aural perception. The construction and function of triads, harmonic motion, rhythm, texture and writing are covered. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite: MU 121 or by permission
MU 125 Music in the Performing Arts 3 CR
A study of music and artists in the dramatic and performing arts, both past and present. Focus is on chamber music, opera, and musical theatre.
MU 130–139 Applied Music 1–2 CR
Private or group music performance courses that may be repeated for credit. Applied Music courses do not satisfy Area B-1 requirements.
MU 131 Private Lessons 1 CR
Individual instruction in selected instruments or voice. One half-hour lesson per week. Fee required. Prerequisite: Departmental permission
MU 132 Private Lessons 2 CR
Individual instruction in selected instruments or voice. One-hour lesson per week. Fee required. Prerequisite: Departmental permission
MU 136 Concert Band 1 CR
This course develops students’ talents and musicianship through participation in a performing instrumental group. The ensemble presents a wide variety of interesting and significant repertoire arranged and written for concert band, in both on-and off-campus concerts and events. Prerequisite: Audition and permission
MU 137 Concert Choir 1 CR
This course develops students’ talents and musicianship through participation in a larger vocal ensemble. The choir focuses on the training in and performance of interesting and significant choral works from many different cultures and historical periods. Participants perform in concerts and events both on and off campus. Prerequisite: vocal interview and permission
MU 138 Jazz Band 1 CR
This course develops students’ musicianship and musical talent in a contemporary musical art form. The jazz workshop approach develops stylistic and improvisatorial skills with the goal of presenting concerts and performing. Prerequisite: Permission
MU 139 Guitar Ensemble 1 CR
This course develops students’ talents and musicianship through participation in a performing instrumental group. The ensemble presents a wide variety of repertoire arranged and written for guitar in both on- and off-campus concerts and events. Prerequisite: Permission
MU 198 Liturgical Choir 1 CR
This ensemble is open to all singers and instrumentalists by audition who wish to participate in the music of the Sunday evening liturgy. Students meaningfully experience and appreciate the vibrant heritage of the Catholic music tradition. Both contemporary and traditional styles of music are offered in the spirit of prayer. Through practice and presentation of appropriate music, musical skills are utilized, encouraged and further developed. Prerequisite: Audition
MU 233 4-Heart Harmony 1 CR
This advanced mixed chamber choir performs a wide variety of significant and interesting music, including a capella, jazz, pop, show tunes, multicultural and classical choral repertoire. Participants perform in concerts and events both on and off campus. Members are experienced choral singers and the ensemble is open by interview and vocal audition. Prerequisite: Permission
MU/RS 239 Catholic Church Music 3 CR
Interesting and important works from the great tradition of music written for the Catholic Church are viewed through the Church’s historical and present liturgical traditions. As a significant component of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, relevant musical examples from the early through contemporary periods are examined from liturgical, technical, and cultural viewpoints. The Church’s reaction to and use of the wide variety of musical compositions are examined and discussed.
MU 299 Topics in Music 3 CR
Designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department’s permanent offerings. Courses capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty member’s particular interest, an experimental alternative to existing courses, etc.
MU 299A Intro to Music Business
Gain insights and understanding into different aspects of the music business, such as relationships between recording companies and artists; music production, publishing, copyright and licensing; recording contracts and live performances; and arts management and performing arts organizations. Class instruction includes lecture, student projects and interaction with music professionals and business experts. For more information, contact tateg@sacredheart.edu.
MU 299WW Instrumental Chamber Music 0-1 CR
This course is for all instrumental chamber ensembles including brass ensemble, woodwind ensemble, string ensemble, and percussion ensemble. These ensembles focus on small ensemble performance techniques and literature in a smaller and more intimate setting. Each ensemble performs music from a wide range of repertoire, including classical, contemporary, and popular styles. Any of these ensembles can be applied towards a music minor.