An first level introductory course in piano, with instruction in elementary music-reading, repertoire, piano technique, tone production, sight-reading, keyboard harmony, and performance styles for music and non-music majors. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 54A, 54B, 55A, 55B, and 56.

A second level introductory course in piano, with instruction in music reading, repertoire, piano technique, tone production, sight-reading, keyboard harmony, and performance styles for music and non-music majors. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 54A, 54B, 55A, 55B, and 56.

Designed for students who have had one or more years of piano study. Emphasis on building piano technique and repertoire. Masterclass format. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 54A, 54B, 55A, 55B, and 56

Designed for students who have had one or more years of piano study. Emphasis on building piano technique and repertoire. Students will take part in a competition. Masterclass format. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 54A, 54B, 55A, 55B, and 56.

Designed for advanced piano students and teachers interested in expanding their piano studies through careful stylistic analysis and performance. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 54A, 54B, 55A, 55B, and 56.

Study of important piano literature from Bach to contemporary; emphasis on technique and procedures in solo performances preparation. Master class format. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 58, 78, 181, 253, 255, and 257.

Emphasizes solo finger-style guitar playing on acoustic nylon-string guitar. Beginning level music reading. No previous experience necessary. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 60, 61, 62, 173, and 260.

Solo and ensemble fingerstyle playing on acoustic nylon-string guitar. Intermediate level music reading. Chordal accompaniment. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 60, 61, 62, 173, and 260.

Solo and ensemble fingerstyle playing on acoustic nylon-string guitar. Advanced level music reading and techniques. Advanced accompaniment techniques. Building repertoire and performance skills. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 60, 61, 62, 173, and 260.

Keyboard Literature of Baroque and Classical Periods, their performance traditions and interpretation. Expands knowledge of keyboard music history and performance. Great performers of the past and their legacy. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 58, 78, 181, 253, 255, and 257. Formerly MUS 180.

Third semester study of Harpsichord, its history, performance practices, technique and repertory. Emphasis on Spanish, Italian and German 18th century repertory. Masterclass format. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 86, 87, 88, and 89. Formerly MUS 108.

Fourth semester study of Harpsichord, its history, performance practices, technique and repertory. Emphasis on French Baroque, Early Classical and Contemporary repertory. Masterclass format. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 86, 87, 88, and 89. Formerly MUS 109.

Keyboard & pedal techniques, registration, articulation, ornaments, hymns, standard organ literature. Performance of organ compositions for manuals with pedal, accompaniments & hymn tunes. Performance Practice. Concert Procedures. Late Intermediate Level. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 96, 97, 98, & 99. Formerly MUS 105.

Intermediate techniques for guitar, including improvisation. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 60, 61, 62, 173, and 260.

Sight-reading, scales and etudes, special technique, beginning figured bass, short cadenzas, simple c-clef and open score reading; beginning improvisation and functional harmony. Recommended for students intending to transfer as piano majors. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 176, 177, 202, and 203.

Designed to study piano pedagogy techniques meant to enhance the musical development of the beginning student. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 178, 179, and 256.

Designed to study piano pedagogy techniques meant to enhance the musical development of the intermediate student. There will be special lectures on intermediate piano literature, piano technique, and stylistic interpretations of the different musical periods. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 178, 179, and 256.

Students will learn about Keyboard Literature of the Romantic, Impressionistic and Modern Periods, their performance traditions and interpretation. Expands knowledge of keyboard music history and its performance legacy. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 58, 78, 181, 253, 255, and 257.

Exploration and study of basic harmonies at the keyboard as applied to popular music and jazz. Study of improvisational techniques. Designed for intermediate and advanced piano students. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 252A, 252B, and 252C.

Develop advanced harmonic and improvisational techniques and skills designed to enhance their performance of jazz piano. Study of harmonic progressions common to jazz will be included. Designed for intermediate to advanced piano students. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 252A, 252B, and 252C.

Study techniques for playing solo piano and in a jazz combo including chord voicings and accompaniments for different jazz styles. Includes the study of early to modern styles of jazz piano. Designed for intermediate and advanced piano students. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 252A, 252B, and 252C.

Dedicated solely to keyboard literature, this intermediate course explores and expands theory, technique, musicianship, repertoire and music appreciation using the favorite solos in standard piano classics. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 58, 78, 181, 253, 255, and 257.

Basic techniques of the guitar. Requires no previous experience in music. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 60, 61, 62, 173, and 260.