Courses

MUS  E557 - Band Arranging for Graduate Students

Practical arranging of music for concert, marching, and pep bands. Transcriptions of appropriate selections from piano, organ, or orchestral literature.

MUS  F466 - Techniques in Marching Bands

For undergraduates and graduates majoring in music education. Techniques for organizing and training marching bands in K-12 schools and at the college level. Planning and charting football shows; rehearsal problems.

MUS  F590 - Techniques in Marching Band for Graduate Students

Overview of the complete marching band program (college and high school) including show planning, drill writing, administration, and rehearsal techniques.

MUS  G370 - Techniques for Conducting

Fundamentals of score reading and baton technique.

MUS  G373 - Instrumental Conducting

Further development of score reading and conducting technique.

MUS  G382 - Wind Band Literature

An overview of all levels of concert wind band repertoire, with specific emphasis placed on secondary school works of artistic merit. Examination and analysis of the cornerstone works of concert wind band repertoire and their historical significance. Examination of how to effectively program for bands at various ability levels.

MUS  G385 - Wind Band Score Study

Study of the techniques of wind band repertoire score study, including score orientation, analysis, and marking procedures. Rehearsal techniques as appropriate for grade 1-3 concert wind band music and grade 4-6 concert wind band music.

MUS  G566 - Interpretation and Conducting of Band Literature I

Study of selected concert band literature up to and including grade V material, with an emphasis on original band compositions. Baton technique, score analysis, and rehearsal techniques.

MUS  G567 - Interpretation and Conducting of Band Literature II

Study of selected wind literature at the most advanced levels for both small and large ensembles. Continued development of baton and rehearsal techniques and score preparation. Includes rehearsal and performance of selected works.

MUS  G579 - Master's Advanced Wind Conducting

Baton technique and critical analysis of scores; rehearsal and interpretive problems.

MUS  G585 - Wind Band Score Study

Study of the techniques of wind band repertoire score study, including score orientation, analysis, and marking procedures. Rehearsal techniques as appropriate for advanced concert wind band music.

MUS  G679 - Doctoral Advanced Wind Conducting

Baton technique and critical analysis of scores; rehearsal and interpretive problems.

MUS  G802 - Doctoral Wind Conducting Performance

MUS  M570 - Historical Development of Wind Groups and Literature

A comprehensive study of wind groups focusing on instrumentation and literature from its earliest beginnings to the present. Special emphasis on major works, composers, stylistic changes, and programming.

MUS  M579 - Master's Seminar in Wind Literature

Variable topics for majors in wind conducting. Wind literature selected according to genre, chamber winds, wind ensemble, and concert band.

MUS  M679 - Doctoral Seminar in Wind Literature

Variable topics. Historical and analytical study of major wind literature. Participation in the work of the band department required.

MUS  X50 - Marching Hundred for Non-Music Majors

Open to all enrolled students on the Bloomington campus. Does not fulfill the major ensemble requirement for music majors. 

MUS  X410 - Athletic Pep Bands

Open to students inside and outside the Jacobs School of Music. Audition required. Does not fulfill the major ensemble requirement for music majors.