MUT 1111        Freshman Theory . . . . . 3(F)
Corequisite: MUT 1271
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MUT 2361        Jazz Fundamentals I . . . . . 2(CALL DEPT)
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. Open to all majors

MUT 2362        Jazz Fundamentals II . . . . . 2(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: MUT 2361
Continuation of Jazz Fundamentals I. Jazz Theory and the use of chords and voicings, chord/scale relationship and score analysis

MUT 3365        Jazz Arranging I . . . . . 2(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: MUT 4311
Jazz harmony, melody, and rhythm as applied to traditional jazz instrumentation

MUT 3401        Techniques of Counterpoint . . . . . 2(S)
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(F)
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 3641        Jazz Improvisation I . . . . . 2(F)
Prerequisite: MUT 2362
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

MUT 3642        Jazz Improvisation II . . . . . 2(S)
Prerequisite: MUT 3641
Continuation of Jazz Improvisation I. Presentation of increasingly difficult harmonic structures

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

MUT 4366        Jazz Arranging II . . . . . 2(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: MUT 3365
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

MUT 4367        Advanced Jazz Arranging . . . . . 2(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: MUT 4366
Continuation and final course in jazz arranging sequence as a study of techniques and practices of successful jazz arrangers and composers. Students complete a major jazz composition

MUT 4643 Jazz Improvisation III . . . . . 2(F)
Prerequisite: MUT 3642
Continuation of Jazz Improvisation II. Advanced techniques and practices of jazz improvisation

MUT 4644        Jazz Improvisation IV . . . . . 2(S)
Prerequisite: MUT 4643
Continuation of Jazz Improvisation III and advanced skills and techniques of jazz improvisation

MUT 4663        Jazz Styles and Analysis I . . . . . 2(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: MUT 2362
A study of Jazz styles and music from the New Orleans era to the “Cool” era. Includes analysis of major jazz solos