Texas State University-San Marcos School of Music Program

MU 4354 Business in Music: This lecture course prepares students and future musicians for a career in music. The course will discuss the various career options available to aspiring musicians and the paths to take to pursue these options. By the end of the course the musician/student will compile a personal business plan. (This course is usually offered every Spring.)

MU 3375 History of Jazz, Pop and Rock: Jazz originated in America, free of European influence, and has been of great importance in the development of 20th Century music. This course is designed to allow students to: (1) learn the structure and history of jazz through readings and lecture; (2) understand the contribution of jazz to contemporary music and to their daily lives; (3) experience the chronological development of jazz through recordings and live performance. (Usually offered every Fall.)

MU 3318 World Music: Study of ethnomusicology with special focus on the music cultures of Africa, India, Japan, Native America and Latin America. (Offered every semester)

MU 4344 Jazz Theory & Arranging: A study of elements of jazz and popular styles, including but not limited to: scales, modes, chord voicings, standard jazz song-forms, chord substitutions, and various techniques of arranging for big bands and small combos. Prerequisites: MU 1212, MU 1213 (Offered most Fall semesters)

MU 3333 Jazz Improvisation: Familiarity with the scales, patterns, backgrounds, and other materials used in improvisation in the jazz idiom. (Offered Fall semester. While no prereqs are required, an ability to read music and be proficient on an instrument/voice is imperative.)

MU 3315 &/or 3316 History and Analysis of Music: A comprehensive musicianship approach to the study of music from the earliest times to the present using techniques of stylistic and structural analysis. Prereq: MU 2303 (MU 3315 covers music through 1750 & is offered in the Fall. MU 3316 covers 1750 to present & is offered in the Spring. The courses can be done in any order)

MU 4330 [Form & Analysis], MU 4332 [Contemporary Analytic Techniques], MU 4334 [Orchestration], MU 4336 [Counterpoint]: Detailed study and analysis of music theory, includes listening to recorded and live productions, analytical projects, arranging, score study, and composition. Prereq: MU 2263 or permission from Dr. Schuler (ns13@txstate.edu). (Offered most Spring semesters)

MUSP 1131Z Voice Class: Small group voice lessons preparing singers with production technique, musicality, breathing, and stage presence. (Offered every long semester.)

MUSP – Applied/Private lessons: These courses are available on space availability each semester. Most MUSP courses require permission from the instructor to enroll.
Guitar Classes:
MU 2310 – Guitar I: Introduction to guitar.
MU 3310 – Guitar II: Advanced guitar techniques in accompaniment, music reading & solo techniques.
MU 4310 – Guitar III: Rock, Country, Blues. May be repeated for additional credit.
There are no prerequisites for any level. A student should determine his own ability before choosing the course. Syllabi of each level are available in the music office to determine specific offerings in the class.

Ensembles:
Enroll in the level according to your classification (e.g. Junior in Jazz Combo = MUSE 3117H).
Most ensembles require a placement audition. Please contact Joanne Engel (je19@txstate.edu) for audition times.

Bands:
Marching Band MUSE 1111C, 2111C, 3111C, 4111C
Concert Band MUSE 1111B, 2111B, 3111B, 4111B
Symphonic Band MUSE 1111A, 2111A, 3111A, 4111A – SPRING ONLY
Basketball Band MUSE 1111#, 2111#, 3111#, 4111# - SPRING ONLY

Wind Ensemble MUSE 1111E, 2111E, 3111E, 4111E

Mariachi Manatial MUSE 1131M, 2131M, 3131M, 4131M

Salsa Band MUSE 1131S, 2131S, 3131S, 4131S

Panorama Steel Drum Band MUSE 1131P, 2131P, 3131P, 4131P

Jazz Bands:
Jazz Ensemble MUSE 1117F, 2117F, 3117F, 4117F
Jazz Lab Band MUSE 1117G, 2117G, 3117G, 4117G
Jazz Combo MUSE 1117H, 2117H, 3117H, 4117H

Choir:
Women’s Choir MUSE 1113L, 2113L, 3113L, 4113L
Men’s Choir MUSE 1113I, 2113I, 3113I, 4113I
University Singers (Mixed Choir) MUSE 1113K, 2113K, 3113K, 4113K
University Chorale (Mixed Choir) MUSE 1113H, 2113H, 3113H, 4113H

VocaLibre (Jazz Choir) MUSE 1113J, 2113J, 3113J, 4113J

Centennial Singers (Jazz Choir) MUSE 1113J, 2113J, 3113J, 4113J

Gospel Expressions – no credit available, call 245-2651 for contact information

Heart of Texas Chorus (Barbershop) – no credit available, call 245-2651 for contact information

Orchestra:
Southwest Symphony Orchestra MUSE 1121P, 2121P, 3121P, 4121P

The School of Music also has several like-instrument ensembles. Please contact the instructor for permission.
Please contact the advisor to determine eligibility of other music courses.

You may contact the Music Office, by writing, calling, e-mailing, or dropping by at:

School of Music
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

E-mail:
Music@TxState.edu

Phone:
(512) 245-2651