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Music and the Black Experience will provide students with historical and cultural knowledge of African Americans in the American music entertainment industry; the cultural influences of West African music traditions in African American music; and the American socio-political experiences that influenced music genres unique to Black people. Students will explore how West African music traditions survived and evolved through American slavery, reconstruction, the Civil Rights era, and into the 21st century; and how Black musical artists challenged racial discrimination in the music industry to create distinct music genres culturally unique to Black people. Overall, students taking this course will gain an understanding of the cultural role of music throughout the Black experience in America, and an appreciation for African American musical artists and composers who influenced all popular American music genres, from Spirituals to Broadway. (Cross-listed with MUS 2510).

Distribution: Humanities and Fine Arts General Education course and U.S. Diversity General Education course

The objectives of this course are 1) to learn the history of rock music from its beginnings in earlier forms of popular music to the beginning of the 21st century 2) to understand the relationship of this music to larger cultural, political, and economic formations; and 3) to become familiar with aspects of musical structure which have been used in rock music.

Distribution: U.S. Diversity General Education course and Humanities and Fine Arts General Education course

A study of music of various cultures throughout the world practiced primarily by individuals who produce music as a part of their everyday life. Using music as a window into various cultures the course gives students an insight into cultures that may vary from their own.

Distribution: Humanities and Fine Arts General Education course and Global Diversity General Education course

A listening course for the non-music major designed to promote a better understanding of noteworthy compositions from various periods and styles. Lab fee required.

Distribution: Humanities and Fine Arts General Education course

In this course, the history of jazz will be traced from its origins up to the present. Designed primarily for non-music majors, the course will chronicle the development of various stylistic trends which characterize jazz and discuss the prominent musical artists that influenced each style period within the history of jazz. Lab fee required.

Distribution: Humanities and Fine Arts General Education course and U.S. Diversity General Education course

Introduction to Music Studies will cover the basics of music including music reading in multiple clefs, scales, key signatures, meter signatures, rhythm, triads, seventh chords, and elementary aural and singing skills. The primary purpose of the course is to prepare students for further study in music at the college level.

Prerequisite(s): Music major or permission of instructor. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

The study of basic elements of music and their application to musical performance, education, and analysis.

Prerequisite(s): Music Major or permission from the instructor. Successful completion of 1400 (C or better). Not open to non-degree graduate students.

The study of basic elements of music and their application to musical performance, education, and analysis.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of MUS 1410 with the grade C or better or permission of the instructor. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

This course is designed to provide an overview of the music education profession. It will focus on the history, philosophy, and fundamentals of music education in the United States.

The study of intermediate elements of music and their application to musical performance, education, and analysis.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 1420 or permission. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

The study of advanced elements of music and their application to musical performance, education, and analysis.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 2410 or permission. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a study of music literature and history of the Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. The objective of the course is to illustrate the musical concepts, styles and performance practices through composers, individual works and scores that typify theses eras and the cultural context surrounding them. Outside listening, reading, musical analysis and discussion will supplement lectures.

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a study of music literature and history of the Pre-Classical, Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras. The objective of the course is to illustrate the musical concepts, styles and performance practices through composers, individual works and scores that typify theses eras and the cultural context surrounding them. Outside listening, reading, musical analysis and discussion will supplement lectures.

Specialized chamber music groups from the string, wind, percussion, jazz, or technology area. Literature will be chosen from the extensive materials available for these combinations of instruments.

Prerequisite(s): Audition and permission.

An overview of computers and music. The course will focus on broad themes of people, procedures, data structures, software, hardware, and computer music environments. Intended for students with limited music or computer backgrounds.

An exploration of the potentials of electronic music. Concepts of electronic music are presented through the use of a computer, software, and appropriate hardware. Students create assignments that demonstrate the application of basic techniques. (Cross-listed with ITIN 3180)

Methods and materials for teaching elementary (K-6) general, instrumental and choral music.

Prerequisite(s): Students must be accepted to the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (CEHHS) Teacher Preparation Program and have completed MUS 1600 and MUS 1410 with a C or better; Music Education Majors only. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

Course includes brass and percussion pedagogy, middle school instrumental and choral literature and techniques, general music, conducting, and laboratory ensemble experiences.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 3600 or permission.

This course explores all aspects of administering high school vocal and instrumental music programs as well as prepares the student for clinical teaching and the job search process.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 3600 and MUS 3610 or permission, 2.75 NU GPA, Passing Praxis Core scores

Seminars or workshops in Theory, History, Performance, and Music Education designed to meet specific interests and needs of students. Topics and number of credits for each specific offering will be announced during the prior semester. (Cross-listed with MUS 8006).

This course is to serve as a capstone project for students in the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree. Projects must be approved by the faculty and a member of the faculty will be assigned to advise on the project.

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and successful completion of MUS 1420 or MUS 1430. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

This course covers important developments in music in the United States and Europe since 1945. (Cross-listed with MUS 8446).

Prerequisite(s): Completion of MUS 3420 or permission of instructor.

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a comprehensive survey of music literature c. 1350-1600. (Cross-listed with MUS 8546).

Prerequisite(s): MUS 2550, MUS 2560, and MUS 2570. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a comprehensive survey of music literature from c. 1600-1750. (Cross-listed with MUS 8556).

Prerequisite(s): MUS 2550 and MUS 2560.

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a comprehensive survey of music literature from c. 1750-1815. (Cross-listed with MUS 8566).

Prerequisite(s): MUS 2550, MUS 2560, and MUS 2570.

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a comprehensive survey of Music literature from c. 1815-1912. (Cross-listed with MUS 8576).

Prerequisite(s): MUS 2550 and MUS 2560.

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a comprehensive survey of music literature from the post-romantic period to 1945. The objective will be to provide the student with a broad overview with special attention given to composers and individual works which typify a style or form. (Cross-listed with MUS 8586).

Prerequisite(s): MUS 2560.

Seminars or workshops in Theory, History, Performance, and Music Education designed to meet specific interests and needs of students. Topics and number of credits for each specific offering will be announced during the prior semester. (Cross-listed with MUS 4000).

Prerequisite(s): Graduate and permission of department.

This course covers important developments in music in the United States and Europe since 1945. (Cross-listed with MUS 4440).

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.

Advanced study of performance practice and music analysis.

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a comprehensive survey of music literature c. 1350-1600. (Cross-listed with MUS 4540).

Prerequisite(s): MUS 2550, 2560, 2570 and graduate. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a comprehensive survey of music literature from c. 1600-1750. (Cross-listed with MUS 4550).

Prerequisite(s): MUS 2550, MUS 2560 and graduate.

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a comprehensive survey of music literature from c. 1750-1815. (Cross-listed with MUS 4560).

Prerequisite(s): MUS 2550, 2560, 2570 and graduate

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a comprehensive survey of Music literature from c. 1815-1912. (Cross-listed with MUS 4570).

Prerequisite(s): MUS 2550, MUS 2560 and graduate.

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a comprehensive survey of music literature from the post-romantic period to 1945. The objective will be to provide the student with a broad overview with special attention given to composers and individual works which typify a style or form. (Cross-listed with MUS 4580).

Prerequisite(s): MUS 2560.

Course is designed to acquaint students with the knowledge and concepts necessary for understanding and developing music education programs in the public schools and specific knowledge pertaining to policies and procedures for administering and supervising programs of music education.

A study of research techniques and literature in music toward the objectives of reading and evaluating music research and doing independent work in the area.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in the UNO School of Music.

A study of psychological and historical backgrounds of music education through attention to relevant topics in the psychology of music and learning theory and through relevant readings in the history of music education as well as sociological trends in American schools.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate.

Designed to introduce teachers to the techniques and problems of teaching music theory in elementary and secondary schools and colleges. This will be accomplished through a variety of methods to include a review of texts, teaching, and research.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the graduate program in music.

This class will cover the two primary approaches to teaching world musics; the world music curriculum and the music in America curriculum. Pedagogical approaches to the case study and the cultural survey will be included. Activities relating to performing and listening to world musics are also part of the course.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate

Surveys the use of digital music data in the study, composition, performance, analysis, storage, and dissemination of music. Various computational approaches and technologies in music informatics including music information retrieval will be explored and implemented by students. (Cross-listed with MUS 3100).

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of one of the following three courses satisfies the prerequisite requirement: CIST 1300 or MUS 3170 or MUS 3180. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

Surveys the use of digital music data in the study, composition, performance, analysis, storage, and dissemination of music. Various computational approaches and technologies in music informatics including music information retrieval will be explored and implemented by students. (Cross-listed with ITIN 3100)

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of one of the following three courses satisfies the prerequisite requirement: CIST 1300 or MUS 3170 or MUS 3180.:Not open to non-degree graduate students.

An exploration of the potentials of electronic music. Concepts of electronic music are presented through the use of a computer, software, and appropriate hardware. Students create assignments that demonstrate the application of basic techniques. (Cross-listed with MUS 3180).

This course is designed to link theoretical concepts learned in the classroom to the practical application of "real world" situations and to familiarize students with the profession of music education. Hours completed in this course count as the final practicum as specified by the College of Education Teacher Preparation Program and required by the Nebraska Department of Education for teacher certification.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 3630, 2.75 NU GPA, Passing Praxis Core scores. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

The Beatles are arguably the most influential and important rock band in history. Their music influenced not only the shape of popular music but youth culture. Course objectives are to learn the history of the music of the Beatles from their early influences and formation to their break-up and legacy; to understand the relationship of this music to larger cultural, political, and economic formations; to become familiar with aspects of the diverse musical structures used in their music; and to become familiar with the advances in sound and recording technology their music spawned and influenced innovation to music today.

Distribution: Humanities and Fine Arts General Education course

A course designed to link theoretical concepts learned in the classroom to the practical application of "real world" situations and to familiarize students with attitudes, operations and programs of various musical organizations.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of Music Department Chair. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

An overview of the global music industry as practiced in the United States, this course will provide insights into a number of key areas of business related to music. Students will also explore a diversity of music industry career paths in areas such as arts management, music products & merchandizing, public relations, music production & recording, publishing, and online music distribution.

Prerequisite(s): Students must be enrolled as music majors, or by permission of instructor.

This course is a weekly meeting of all music technology majors. The course includes presentations of ongoing student projects, lectures by resident and visiting music technologists, audio engineering training and practicum opportunities, and critical listening experiences.

Prerequisite(s): Not open to non-degree graduate students.

This course will integrate Roman Numeral, Lead Sheet, and Nashville notations through realization and analysis. It will also combine Common Practice Period music theory with Jazz theory in an effort to promote practical usage of theoretical systems in performance and practice.

Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites include MUS 1390 and MUS 1400.

A seminar in Music Technology on an advanced or emerging topic in the field. The topic for each offering will be announced the prior semester.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of department.

As a continuation of MUS 1430, this course will integrate Roman Numeral, Lead Sheet, and Nashville notations through realization and analysis. It will also combine Common Practice Period music theory with Jazz theory in an effort to promote practical usage of theoretical systems in performance and practice.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 1390, MUS 1400, and MUS 1430

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a comprehensive survey of African-American popular music literature from c. 1900-present. The objective will be to provide the student with a broad overview with special attention given to musicians and individual works which typify a style or form. Listening assignments will be an integral part of the course, and attendance at live performances will supplement the lectures, discussions and readings. (Cross-listed with MUS 4590).

Prerequisite(s): Music major standing or permission of instructor.

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a comprehensive survey of African-American popular music literature from c. 1900-present. The objective will be to provide the student with a broad overview with special attention given to musicians and individual works which typify a style or form. Listening assignments will be an integral part of the course, and attendance at live performances will supplement the lectures, discussions and readings. (Cross-listed with MUS 8596).

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a comprehensive survey of African-American popular music literature from c. 1900-present. The objective will be to provide the student with a broad overview with special attention given to musicians and individual works which typify a style or form. Listening assignments will be an integral part of the course, and attendance at live performances will supplement the lectures, discussions and readings. (Cross-listed with BLST 4590).

This course is intended for music majors who wish to undertake a comprehensive survey of African-American popular music literature from c. 1900-present. The objective will be to provide the student with a broad overview with special attention given to musicians and individual works which typify a style or form. Listening assignments will be an integral part of the course, and attendance at live performances will supplement the lectures, discussions and readings. (Cross-listed with BLST 8596).

THEA 3260/MUS 3260 Musical Theatre and Opera Workshop is an ensemble offered during fall semester that integrates singing, movement and acting through rehearsal, private musical coaching and group exercise. It is designed for students in opera and musical theatre and develops the skill sets that are needed for performance. (Cross-listed with MUS 3260).

This course addresses the foundational people, concepts, and terms of music technology. The course covers a broad spectrum of themes including acoustics, psychoacoustics, microphones, Musical Instrument Digital Instrument (MIDI), synthesis, computer music, notation, and sampling. Intended for students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Music Technology.

THEA 3200 Musical Theatre Ensemble is offered during spring semester and uses the study of selected musical theatre repertoire, rehearsal, individual coaching, and group exercise to provide instruction in ensemble singing, solo singing, musicianship, movement and acting. It is designed for students pursuing musical theatre study and develops the skill sets that are needed for musical theatre performance.

This course surveys musical traditions from countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Characteristic regional genres, ensembles, instruments, and music rituals will be examined. We will also trace the historical, cultural, and socio-political aspects of Latin American music on a global scale and delve into the developments of some international musical genres. (Cross-listed with MUS 2810).

Distribution: Global Diversity General Education course and Humanities and Fine Arts General Education course

This course develops knowledge of America's Broadway musical tradition as an artistic and cultural phenomenon. It explores the evolving art form from its earliest ethnic expressions to the golden age of song, the classic book musical, innovations in form, and ending with the most recent embrace of inclusiveness and the diversity of our American identity.

Distribution: Humanities and Fine Arts General Education course

Music and the Black Experience will provide students with historical and cultural knowledge of African Americans in the American music entertainment industry; the cultural influences of West African music traditions in African American music; and the American socio-political experiences that influenced music genres unique to Black people. Students will explore how West African music traditions survived and evolved through American slavery, reconstruction, the Civil Rights era, and into the 21st century; and how Black musical artists challenged racial discrimination in the music industry to create distinct music genres culturally unique to Black people. Overall, students taking this course will gain an understanding of the cultural role of music throughout the Black experience in America, and an appreciation for African American musical artists and composers who influenced all popular American music genres, from Spirituals to Broadway. (Cross-listed with BLST 2510).

Distribution: U.S. Diversity General Education course and Humanities and Fine Arts General Education course

THEA 3230 American Musical Theatre Repertoire History is a lecture-based course that surveys important songwriters and significant shows from present day Broadway back in time to the 1927 Showboat. It is designed to give students from the avid musical theatre enthusiast to those pursuing career paths in musical theatre a foundation in the innovations, history, musical styles, major breakthroughs, and growth of the art form from Showboat and Oklahoma to Hamilton and Hadestown.

THEA 3260/MUS 3260 Musical Theatre and Opera Workshop is an ensemble offered during fall semester that integrates singing, movement and acting through rehearsal, private musical coaching and group exercise. It is designed for students in opera and musical theatre and develops the skill sets that are needed for performance. (Cross-listed with THEA 3260).

Prerequisite(s): THEA 1200 or MUS 115 T; PEA 111Q or PEA 111R or PEA 112W; THEA 1300 or THEA 2300. These prerequisites can be waived by the professors.

This course surveys musical traditions from countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Characteristic regional genres, ensembles, instruments, and music rituals will be examined. We will also trace the historical, cultural, and socio-political aspects of Latin American music on a global scale and delve into the developments of some international musical genres. (Cross-listed with LLS 2810).

Distribution: Global Diversity General Education course and Humanities and Fine Arts General Education course

Intensive supervised workshops and experiential learning opportunities involving significant contribution(s) to the summer musical theatre academy or other departmentally approved arts organizations and programs.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor