Music

Department Chairperson: Dr. Jonathan J. Kirk
Music Faculty

Mission Statement

To develop the musical mind, body and spirit by teaching students to create and understand music at the intersection of traditional practice and 21st century innovation; interpret music in cultural, historical, global and social contexts; and apply their learning by pursuing excellence and service in and through the arts over a lifetime.

Degree offered: B.A.

Programs

• Music Education, Choral Track, B.A.
• Music Education, Instrumental Track, B.A.
• Music, Jazz Studies Track, B.A.
• Music, Liberal Arts Track, B.A.
• Music, Performance Track, B.A.

• Music Minor

Courses

• MUS 101 - Music Theory I
• MUS 102 - Music Theory II
• MUS 106 - Cardinal Athletic Band
• MUS 107 - Symphonic Band
• MUS 108 - Aural Skills I
• MUS 109 - Aural Skills II
• MUS 110 - Cardinal Chorus
• MUS 111 - Concert Choir
• MUS 112 - North Central Express
• MUS 113 - Naperville Chorus
• MUS 114 - Concert Winds
• MUS 115 - Big Band
• MUS 116 - Women’s Chorale
• MUS 150 - Listening to Music
• MUS 156 - The World of Music
• MUS 181 - Jazz Improvisation I
• MUS 182 - Jazz Improvisation II
• MUS 201 - Music Theory III
• MUS 202 - Music Theory IV
• MUS 205 - Opera Workshop
• MUS 208 - Aural Skills III
• MUS 209 - Aural Skills IV
• MUS 211 - Piano Lessons
• MUS 221 - Voice Lessons
• MUS 228 - Diction for Singers I
• MUS 229 - Diction for Singers II
• MUS 231 - Instrumental Lessons
• MUS 241 - Jazz Combo
• MUS 245 - Vocal Jazz Lab Ensemble
• MUS 258 - Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas
• MUS 260 - Jazz Harmony I
• MUS 261 - Jazz Harmony II
• MUS 281 - Jazz Improvisation III
• MUS 282 - Jazz Improvisation IV
• MUS 299 - Independent Study
• MUS 301 - Music History I
• MUS 302 - Music History II
• MUS 303 - Music History III
• MUS 305 - Jazz History I
• MUS 306 - Jazz History II
• MUS 307 - Chamber Ensemble
• MUS 311 - Piano
• MUS 321 - Voice
• MUS 322 - Woodwind Techniques I
• MUS 323 - Brass Techniques
• MUS 324 - String Techniques
• MUS 325 - Percussion Techniques
• MUS 326 - Woodwind Techniques II
• MUS 329 - Vocal Pedagogy and Techniques
• MUS 331 - Instrumental Lessons
• MUS 334 - Piano Pedagogy
• MUS 336 - Collaborative Piano
• MUS 342 - Arranging and Orchestration
• MUS 343 - Aural Skills V: Performance and Analysis Laboratory
• MUS 344 - Elements of Conducting
• MUS 352 - General Music Classroom Instrument Techniques
• MUS 360 - Jazz Composition and Arranging
• MUS 370 - Performance and Analysis
• MUS 380 - Music in Social Life
• MUS 382 - Computer and Electronic Music
• MUS 397 - Internship
• MUS 399 - Independent Study
• MUS 407 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting and Techniques
• MUS 408 - Advanced Choral Conducting and Techniques
• MUS 428 - Vocal Literature
• MUS 434 - Piano Literature
• MUS 452 - Instrumental Literature
• MUS 490 - Seminar in Music
• MUS 497 - Internship
• MUS 499 - Independent Study