MSU Billings Catalog

MUSC - Music Courses

MUSC 515 Modern Composition. 2 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Must have completed the music theory sequence, upper divisional juries, and a senior recital.

2cr. Use composition techniques of composers of all genres throughout the 20th century to present. Students will learn to utilize idiomatic techniques to compose and orchestrate multiple works appropriately for various styles and genres. Final projects must be performed and recorded by a university ensemble or professional ensemble under the direction of the graduate student.

Lecture Hours 2

Department: Music

MUSC 576 Modern Music Production. 2-4 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): MUST 275 and MUST 375.

V2-4cr. Continue knowledge growth and advanced techniques of desktop production and MIDI sequencing. Using the software tools Logic Pro, Dorico and Ableton Live, students will learn advanced techniques in MIDI and sound synthization. Students will complete fully produced works, including recording, editing, sampling, mixing, mastering for national release.

Lecture Hours 2, Lab Hours 4

Department: Music

MUSC 591 Special Topics. 1-4 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): Completion of advanced music classes at 300 and 400 level and 4 upper division applied lesson classes at 300 level.

V1-4cr. (1-4 lec/1-8 other/wk) Provides graduate level students an opportunity to intensively investigate topics pertinent to their emphasis or focus in the field of music creation and performance.

Lecture Hours 1-4

Department: Music

MUSC 592 Seminar. 1-6 Credits

Department: Music

MUSC 593 Workshop. 1-6 Credits

Department: Music

MUSC 595 Applied Music. 1-4 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): Audition and permission of instructor.

V1-4cr. (1-2 lec/wk) Provides the student with private instruction on a primary or secondary instrument or voice in order for the student to be more knowledgeable of repertoire, teaching techniques, performance techniques, and to prepare them for a professional level.

Department: Music

MUSC 598 Internship. 2-4 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s): Completion of bachelor's degree.

V2-4cr. (10 other/wk) Provides university credit for a professional experience in the area of music or music business, and supervised by faculty. Learning agreement must be completed prior to registration.

Department: Music