300
A study of advanced conducting techniques with practical application to choral ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 215.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites
MUS 215
A study of advanced conducting techniques with practical application to instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 215
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites
MUS 215
Taught as a private studio lesson, this course provides continuing and repeatable study in the art of Conducting (Orchestral, Wind Band, and Choral) to further develop the skills necessary of any student interested in pursuing a degree as a public educator, or those interested in furthering their studies or career in conducting.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites
MUS 215, and
MUS 315 or
MUS 316
A study of how to effectively write music for acoustic instruments and voices. Includes discussion of arranging techniques such as composing introductions and transitions, chord voicing, reharmonization, and textural transcription.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites
MUS 123
An in-depth study of essential procedures and concepts, as well as hands-on training in technical skills, for safely, intelligently, and efficiently operating hardware and software in a professional music recording studio. This course prepares students for the FCA Recording Studio Access Examination, and provides ongoing training in recording studio technology and techniques. May be taken repeatedly for continuing access to recording studio facilities.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites
Music majors only, or permission of instructor. C or better in
MUS 108 and
MUS 109.
Advanced studies in music technology, music industry, audio engineering, and electroacoustic music, including a wide range of topics. Course content will change each semester, with course iterations centered around different themes. Repeatable for credit.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites
MUS 108 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
A traditional lecture course with required preview focusing on preparation for the Junior Recital. Students must be concurrently registered in a Studio Lessons course corresponding to the performance area of their recital. All recital repertoire must be approved and coached by the Studio Lessons instructor.
Credit Hours: 1
Corequisites
Enrollment in a section of
MUS 350 Upper Division Studio Lessons section corresponding to the performance area of the recital.
MUS 350 Upper Division Studio Lesson (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) is required for Music Majors who have passed their Upper Division Performance Evaluation. This course is intended for students studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio lessons may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites
Spartan Studies First-Year Seminar, mathematics,
AWR 101,
AWR 201,
UTAMPA 200,
UTAMPA 201, core humanities, core social science. Must pass the Upper Division Performance Evaluation before registering for this course.
Corequisites
Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course.
A historical survey of Western musical tradition from the earliest known sources through the mid Baroque (up to 1700). The overall objective is for the student to gain an understanding of basic developments in Western music from the beginnings in Ancient Greece through the mid Baroque period. The course will include the study of both sacred and secular music in various genres and will place great emphasis on listening. The course is also designed to increase the students’ critical thinking skills and ability to write effectively about the aesthetics of Western music.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites
MUS 123. Music majors only or permission of instructor.
A historical survey of Western musical tradition from the beginning of the 18th century through the end of the 19th century. This course traces the development of Western music, both sacred and secular music in various genres, in the late Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods. The course will place great emphasis on listening and study of music scores. The course is also designed to increase the students’ critical thinking skills and ability to write effectively about the aesthetics of Western music.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites
MUS 123 and
MUS 380. Music majors only or permission of the instructor.
This course provides a historical, cultural, and musico-dramatic overview of the history of Western opera, from its invention around 1600 to the present day.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites
Music majors/minors or permission of instructor
This course prepares preservice music teachers to establish safe, comprehensive, and highly productive music learning environments using evidence-based practices. The course integrates Florida classroom-management requirements with high-impact instructional strategies, including explicit routines and expectations, active supervision, behavior-specific praise, formative assessment, retrieval practice, distributed practice, and well-designed performance tasks. These strategies are applied to music settings such as rehearsal and lesson flow, transitions, instrument care, ensemble and classroom seating, staging, and acoustics across the K-12 music education curriculum. Emphasis is placed on proactive management systems, clear rehearsal structures, and efficient high-leverage teaching moves that support productive rehearsals and improved student learning in K–12 music contexts.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites
Music Education majors only.
This course will enable preservice music teachers to understand the educational needs of English Language Learners (ELL) in K-12 music education classes. Students are introduced to the 5 Florida ESOL Strands through a thorough investigation of the following: Communication and Understanding for English Language Learners, Applied Linguistics, Methods of Teaching ESOL, ESOL Curriculum and Materials Development, Testing and Evaluation of ESOL.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites
Music Education majors only.