Academic
Catalog August 2007 - August 2008 Undergraduate
and Graduate
Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.
For course syllabi, see the departmental website.
MUP 100 CLASS PIANO I FOR NON-MAJORS (1)
MUP 101 CLASS PIANO I FOR MAJORS (1)
Beginning piano for music majors with no keyboard experience. Coconvenes with MUP 102, MUP 201 and MUP 202.
MUP 102 CLASS PIANO II (1)
Coconvenes with MUP 101, MUP 201 and MUP 202. Prerequisite: MUP 101 or International Exchange Student Group
MUP 103 CLASS VOICE I (1)
MUP 104 CLASS VOICE II (1)
MUP 105 CLASS GUITAR I (1)
MUP 106 CLASS GUITAR II (1)
MUP 107 WOODWIND TECHNIQUES I (1)
Group instruction to learn the flute, clarinet, and saxophone for instrumental music education majors to teach in the public school. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Education (BMED) or Music Ed Choral (BMED) or Music Ed Instrumental (BMED) or Music (BA)
MUP 108 PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES I (1)
Group instruction to learn basic percussion skills for music education majors to teach in the public school. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Education (BMED) or Music Ed Choral (BMED) or Music Ed Instrumental (BMED) or Music (BA)
MUP 109 BRASS TECHNIQUES I (1)
Group instruction to learn the trumpet and horn for music education majors to teach in the public school. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Education (BMED) or Music Ed Choral (BMED) or Music Ed Instrumental (BMED) or Music (BA)
MUP 110 STRING TECHNIQUES I (1)
Group instruction to learn the violin and viola for music education majors to teach in the public school. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Education (BMED) or Music Ed Choral (BMED) or Music Ed Instrumental (BMED) or Music (BA)
MUP 111 BASSOON PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 112 CELLO PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 113 CLARINET PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 114 FLUTE PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 115 FRENCH HORN PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 116 CLASSIC GUITAR PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 117 HARP PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 118 OBOE PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 119 ORGAN PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 120 PERCUSSION PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 121 PIANO PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 122 SAXOPHONE PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 123 STRING BASS PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 124 TROMBONE PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 125 TRUMPET PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 126 TUBA PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 127 VIOLA PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 128 VIOLIN PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit.
MUP 129 VOICE PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 4 hours of credit.
MUP 130 EUPHONIUM PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 5 hours of credit. Letter grade only.
MUP 198 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
MUP 199 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
MUP 201 KEYBOARD HARMONY I (1)
Coconvenes with MUP 101, MUP 102 and MUP 202. Prerequisite: MUP 102 or International Exchange Student Group
MUP 202 KEYBOARD HARMONY II (1)
Coconvenes with MUP 101, MUP 102 and MUP 201. Prerequisite: MUP 201 or International Exchange Student Group
MUP 207 WOODWIND TECHNIQUES II (1)
Group instruction to learn the double-reed instruments, the oboe and bassoon, for instrumental music education majors to teach in the public school. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Education (BMED) or Music Ed Choral (BMED) or Music Ed Instrumental (BMED) or Music (BA)
MUP 208 PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES II (1)
Group instruction to learn advanced percussion skills for music education wind majors to teach in the public school. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Education (BMED) or Music Ed Choral (BMED) or Music Ed Instrumental (BMED) or Music (BA)
MUP 209 BRASS TECHNIQUES II (1)
Group instruction to learn the trombone and tuba for music education majors to teach in the public school. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Education (BMED) or Music Ed Choral (BMED) or Music Ed Instrumental (BMED) or Music (BA)
MUP 210 STRING TECHNIQUES II (1-3)
Group instruction to learn the cello and double bass for music education majors to teach in the public school. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Education (BMED) or Music Ed Choral (BMED) or Music Ed Instrumental (BMED) or Music (BA)
MUP 211 BASSOON PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 212 CELLO PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 213 CLARINET PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 214 FLUTE PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 215 FRENCH HORN PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 216 CLASSIC GUITAR PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 217 HARP PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 218 OBOE PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 219 ORGAN PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 220 PERCUSSION PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 221 PIANO PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 222 SAXOPHONE PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 223 STRING BASS PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 224 TROMBONE PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 225 TRUMPET PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 226 TUBA PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 227 VIOLA PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 228 VIOLIN PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit.
MUP 229 VOICE PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 12 hours of credit.
MUP 230 EUPHONIUM PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 15 hours of credit. Letter grade only.
MUP 241 JAZZ IMPROVISATION I (2)
Jazz styles, improvisational theories, and techniques with emphasis on small groups playing supervised improvisation.
MUP 242 JAZZ IMPROVISATION II (2)
Continuation of MUP 241. Prerequisite: MUP 241
MUP 243 SIGHT READING FOR PIANO (1)
Explores various methods of basic skills for reading and playing new music at sight from the piano. 2 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: piano major or advanced pianist with instructor's consent.
MUP 299 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
MUP 311 BASSOON PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 312 CELLO PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 313 CLARINET PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 314 FLUTE PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 315 FRENCH HORN PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 316 CLASSIC GUITAR PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 317 HARP PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 318 OBOE PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 319 ORGAN PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 320 PERCUSSION PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 321 PIANO PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 322 SAXOPHONE PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 323 STRING BASS PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 324 TROMBONE PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 325 TRUMPET PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 326 TUBA PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 327 VIOLA PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 328 VIOLIN PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 329 VOICE PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 4 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 330 EUPHONIUM PRIVATE LESSONS (1)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only. Letter grade only.
MUP 341 JAZZ IMPROVISATION III (2)
Continuation of MUP 242. Prerequisite: MUP 242
MUP 342 JAZZ IMPROVISATION IV (2)
Continuation of MUP 341. Prerequisite: MUP 341
MUP 343L COLLEGIATE BAND (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by audition.
MUP 349 CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (1)
Membership chosen by audition.
MUP 350 NAU SYMPHONY/OPERA ORCHESTRA (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 351 FLAGSTAFF SYMPHONY (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 352 BAND WIND SYMPHONY (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 353 BAND SYMPHONIC (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 354 BAND MARCHING (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by consultation. Department consent required.
MUP 355 BAND PEP (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by consultation. Department consent required.
MUP 356 SHRINE OF THE AGES CHOIR (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 357 UNIVERSITY SINGERS (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by consultation. Department consent required.
MUP 358 ORATORIO CHOIR (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 361 MEN'S CHORALE (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 362 WOMEN'S CHORALE (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 364 OPERA THEATRE PERFORMANCE (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by audition. May be repeated for up to 12 units. Department consent required.
MUP 365 HANDBELL CHOIR (1)
Development of handbell ringing as a musical medium; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 366 INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER MUSIC (1)
Instrumental Chamber Music: non-conducted, one-on-a part small ensemble for instrumentalists (primarily trios, quartets or quintets). Department consent required.
MUP 368 LIKE INSTRUMENT ENSEMBLE (1)
Small ensemble of like bowed string, woodwind or brass instruments. Department consent required.
MUP 369 JAZZ COMBO (1)
Study and performance of various styles of jazz chamber music. Membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 371 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: MULTIPLE (1)
Open to all students; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 372 GUITAR ENSEMBLE (1)
Small ensembles; membership chosen by audition. 3 hrs. lab. May be repeated for up to 12 hours of credit. Prerequisite: guitar major or minor.
MUP 373 CHAMBER MUSIC COACHING AND KEYBOARD (1)
Study and performance of appropriate literature for small ensemble, one performer on a part. Prerequisite: music major or instructor's consent.
MUP 374 PIANO ENSEMBLE (1)
Performance problems in solo literature, accompanying and chamber music; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 375 JAZZ ENSEMBLE ONE (1)
Open to all students; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 376 JAZZ ENSEMBLE TWO (1)
Open to all students; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 377 VOCAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 378 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE (1)
Open to all qualified students; membership chosen by audition. Department consent required.
MUP 384 MOVEMENT AND ACTING TECHNIQUES FOR SINGERS (1)
Movement and acting techniques for opera and musical theatre performance. Includes characterization, communication, body language, dramaturgy, and analysis. May be repeated for up to 8 hours of credit. Prerequisite: any music major or minor.
MUP 389 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1-12)
Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. Pass-fail only. Fee required. No repeat limit.
MUP 398 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
MUP 399 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
MUP 408 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)
Individualized supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only. Fee required. No repeat limit.
MUP 411 BASSOON PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 412 CELLO PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 413 CLARINET PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 414 FLUTE PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 415 FRENCH HORN PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 416 CLASSIC GUITAR PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 417 HARP PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 418 OBOE PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 419 ORGAN PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 420 PERCUSSION PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 421 PIANO PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 422 SAXOPHONE PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 423 STRING BASS PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 424 TROMBONE PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 425 TRUMPET PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 426 TUBA PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit.. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 427 VIOLA PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 428 VIOLIN PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 429 VOICE PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 12 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only.
MUP 430 EUPHONIUM PRIVATE LESSONS (2-3)
May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit. Department consent required. Prerequisite: admission by jury proficiency exam only. Letter grade only.
MUP 431 CONDUCTING (2)
Fundamental conducting patterns and rehearsal techniques, score reading, and score preparation. Prerequisite: MUS 232 and MUP 202 with grades greater than or equal to C
MUP 433 INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING (2)
Techniques, organization, materials, and interpretation for large instrumental groups. Please note that MUS 242 and 303 may be taken concurrently with this course. Prerequisite: MUS 242 and MUS 303 and MUP 431 with grades greater than or equal to C
MUP 435 CHORAL CONDUCTING (2)
Techniques, organization, materials, and interpretation of traditional and contemporary choral literature. MUS 303 and 241 or 242 may be taken concurrently with this course. Prerequisite: MUS 241 and MUS 242 and MUS 303 with grades greater than or equal to C
MUP 485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)
Individualized original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.
MUP 497 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)
Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Pass-fail only. Department consent required.
MUP 498 SENIOR SEMINAR (1-3)
Integrates theory and practice, with emphasis on historical, contemporary, and future issues. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.
MUP 499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS (1-3)
Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Letter grade only. No repeat limit.