MUT 1111 Freshman Theory . . . . . 3(F)
Basic fundamentals of music theory, including meter and rhythm, tonic, dominant and sub dominant harmony, cadences, major and minor tonality, and inverted triads. Required of all students majoring in music; non- music majors must have departmental permission. Corequisite: MUT 1271.

MUT 1112 Freshman Theory II . . . . . 3(S)
Continuation of MUT 1111, including non-harmonic tones, secondary triads, principles of chord progressions, use of harmonic sequence, primary seventh chords and secondary dominants. Prerequisite: MUT 1111/MUT 1271. Corequisite: MUT 1272.

MUT 1271 Freshman Theory Lab . . . . . 1(F)
Ear-training, melodic and rhythmic dictation, sight-singing, and basic keyboard harmony. Computer lab time assigned as required. Corequisite: MUT 1111.

MUT 1272 Freshman Theory II Lab . . . . . 1(S)
Ear-training, melodic and rhythmic dictation, sight-singing, and basic keyboard harmony. Computer lab time assigned as required. Corequisite: MUT 1112.

MUT 2XXX Jazz Fundamentals I . . . . . 2(F)
Provides the musician basic theoretical knowledge and practice methods necessary for jazz improvisation and composition, Chord type and related scales, chord progressions, memorization, and listening are covered.

MUT 2XX1 Jazz Fundamentals II . . . . . 2(S)
Continuation of Jazz Fundamentals I. Jazz Theory and the use of chords and voicings, chord/scale relationship and score analysis. Prerequisite: MUT 2XXX (Jazz Fundamentals I).

MUT 2116 Sophomore Theory . . . . . 3(F)
Extensive harmonic analysis involving primary and secondary chords and including chromaticism and modulation; altered chords and their functions. Prerequisite: MUT 1112/MUT 1272. Corequisite: MUT 2276.

MUT 2117 Sophomore Theory II . . . . . 3(S)
Continuation MUT 2116, including augmented sixth chords, the Neapolitan sixth, and other chromatically altered chords, in addition to harmonic practices in the 20th Century. Prerequisite: MUT 2116/MUT 2276. Corequisite: MUT 2277.

MUT 2276 Sophomore Theory I Lab . . . . . 1(F)
Ear-training, melodic and rhythmic dictation, sight-singing, and basic keyboard harmony. Computer lab time assigned as required. Corequisite: MUT 2116.

MUT 2277 Sophomore Theory II Lab . . . . . 1(S)
Ear-training, melodic and rhythmic dictation, sight-singing, and basic keyboard harmony. Computer lab time assigned as required. Corequisite: MUT 2117.

MUT 3XXX Jazz Arranging I . . . . . 2(F)
Jazz harmony, melody, and rhythm as applied to traditional jazz instrumentation. Prerequisite: MUT 4311.

MUT 3XX1 Jazz Improvisation I . . . . . 2(F)
Provides the musician basic theoretical knowledge and practice methods necessary for jazz improvisation and composition. Chord types and related scales, chord progressions, memorization, and listening are covered. Prerequisite: MUT 2XX1 (Jazz Fundamentals II).

MUT 3XX2 Jazz Improvisation II . . . . . 2(S)
Continuation of Jazz Improvisation I. Presentation of increasingly difficult harmonic structures. Prerequisite: MUT 3XX1 (Jazz Improvisation I).

MUT 3401 Techniques of Counterpoint . . . . . 2(CALL DEPT)
Linear writing through species counterpoint and comparison with 16th and 18th century musical idioms. Two years of music theory required.

MUT 3611 Musical Structure and Style . . . . . 2(CALL DEPT)
Systematic analysis of 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century music, with emphasis upon structural designs and stylistic trends. Two years of music theory required.

MUT 41XX Jazz Improvisation III . . . . . 2(F)
Continuation of Jazz Improvisation II. Advanced techniques and practices of jazz improvisation. Prerequisite: MUT 3XX2 (Jazz Improvisation II).

MUT 42XX Jazz Improvisation IV . . . . . 2(S)
Continuation of Jazz Improvisation III and advanced skills and techniques of jazz improvisation. Prerequisite: MUT 41XX (Jazz Improvisation III).

MUT 4311 Instrumentation . . . . . 2(F)
Use of, and writing for, orchestral and band instruments; characteristics and capabilities of each. Instruments studied individually, small groups and as members of full ensemble. Two years of college theory required. Material and supply fee will be assessed.

MUT 44XX Jazz Arranging II . . . . . 2(S)
A continuation of Jazz Arranging I, emphasizes jazz composition and analysis through synthesis of major jazz composers. Coursework emphasizes composition and arranging for the large ensemble. Prerequisite: MUT 3XXX (Jazz Arranging I).