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Course Descriptions

Course # Course Title Credits
MUP 102 Intermediate Concert Band 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Student musicians study and perform traditional and contemporary intermediate level band literature.Prerequisites: Previous experience in a band setting or ability to play an instrument at a level two.

MUP 114 Special Ensembles 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Offered as needed

Offers applied instruction and participation in small performance groups (i.e. vocal solos, duets, trios, quartets, etc.) and small instrumental groups for the first year student. Offers experience in varied styles and numerous performances.

MUP 171 Applied Piano 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Fee Required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor

MUP 173 Applied Organ 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Fee Required. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor

MUP 174 Applied Voice 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Fee Required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor

MUP 175 Applied Violin 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Fee Required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor

MUP 176 Applied Viola 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Fee Required. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor

MUP 177 Applied Cello 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Fee Required. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor

MUP 178 Applied Bass 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Fee Required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor

MUP 180 Applied Guitar 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Lessons on most instruments can be arranged. Fee required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor

MUP 181 Applied Flute 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Fee Required. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor

MUP 183 Applied Clarinet 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Fee Required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor

MUP 184 Applied Saxophone 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Fee Required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor

MUP 186 Applied Trumpet 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Fee Required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor

MUP 188 Applied Trombone 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Fee Required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor

MUP 192 Applied Misc Instruments 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Fee Required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor

MUP 202 Concert Band 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers applied study and performance to anyone in the community with previous band experience, from high school age to adults. Studies and performs traditional and contemporary band literature. Rehearses evenings. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

MUP 205 Jazz Band 2.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers applied study and performance in an ensemble, by audition. Concentrates on big band jazz arrangements and jazz ensemble styles. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

MUP 214 Special Ensembles 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Offered as needed

Offers applied study in small performance groups (i.e. vocal solos, duets, trios, quartets, etc.) and small instrumental groups for the second year student. Offers experience in varied styles of music chosen by students and instructor. Includes numerous community performances.

MUP 215 Wind Ensemble 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Offered as needed

Offers applied study and performance in wind ensemble format. Includes study of traditional and contemporary concert band literature and at least one major concert per term.

MUP 221 Treasure Valley Chorale 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers rehearsal and performance of choral literature. Open to all singers. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

MUP 222 Concert Choir 2.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Performs choral literature of all styles and historical periods. No previous choral experience necessary. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

MUP 223 Chamber Choir 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Offered as needed

The ensemble will learn and perform vocal chamber music.

MUP 225 Vocal Jazz Ensemble 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Offered as needed

Performs vocal jazz repertoire and other styles of music. Open by audition only.

MUP 242 Symphony Orchestra 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers applied study and performance for string and wind players interested in playing orchestral literature with the Treasure Valley Symphony. Rehearses evenings and is open to all interested musicians, including high school students. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

MUP 271 Applied Piano 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, strings, guitar, or other instrument for the second year student. Fee required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Successful completion of three (3) consecutive terms of study in MUP 171-192 and/or demonstrated ability through audition with instructor

MUP 273 Applied Organ 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Offered as needed

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, strings, guitar, or other instrument for the second year student. Fee required.Prerequisites: Successful completion of three (3) consecutive terms of study in MUP 171-192 and/or demonstrated ability through audition with instructor

MUP 274 Applied Voice 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, strings, guitar, or other instrument for the second year student. Fee required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Successful completion of three (3) consecutive terms of study in MUP 171-192 and/or demonstrated ability through audition with instructor

MUP 275 Applied Violin 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, strings, guitar, or other instrument for the second year student. Fee required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Successful completion of three (3) consecutive terms of study in MUP 171-192 and/or demonstrated ability through audition with instructor

MUP 280 Applied Guitar 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, strings, guitar, or other instrument for the second year student. Fee required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Successful completion of three (3) consecutive terms of study in MUP 171-192 and/or demonstrated ability through audition with instructor

MUP 281 Applied Flute 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, strings, guitar, or other instrument for the second year student. Fee required. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Successful completion of three (3) consecutive terms of study in MUP 171-192 and/or demonstrated ability through audition with instructor

MUP 283 Applied Clarinet 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, strings, guitar, or other instrument for the second year student. Fee required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Successful completion of three (3) consecutive terms of study in MUP 171-192 and/or demonstrated ability through audition with instructor

MUP 284 Applied Saxophone 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, strings, guitar, or other instrument for the second year student. Fee required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Successful completion of three (3) consecutive terms of study in MUP 171-192 and/or demonstrated ability through audition with instructor

MUP 286 Applied Trumpet 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, strings, guitar, or other instrument for the second year student. Fee required. Some sections may have a low-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Successful completion of three (3) consecutive terms of study in MUP 171-192 and/or demonstrated ability through audition with instructor

MUP 288 Applied Trombone 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, strings, guitar, or other instrument for the second year student. Fee required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Successful completion of three (3) consecutive terms of study in MUP 171-192 and/or demonstrated ability through audition with instructor

MUP 292 Applied Misc. Instruments 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, strings, guitar, or other instrument for the second year student. Fee required. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Successful completion of three (3) consecutive terms of study in MUP 171-192 and/or demonstrated ability through audition with instructor