Music

Department Chairperson: Dr. Jonathon 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.

Degrees offered: B.A. and B.M.E.

Programs

• Jazz Studies, B.A.
• Music Education, Choral Track, B.M.E.
• Music Education, Instrumental Track, B.M.E
• Music Performance, Composition Track, B.A.
• Music Performance, Instrumental Track, B.A.
• Music Performance, Piano Track, B.A.
• Music Performance, Vocal Track, B.A.
• Music, B.A.

• Music Minor

Courses

• MUAL 341 - Advanced Trumpet
• MUAL 342 - Advanced Trombone
• MUAL 343 - Advanced Tuba
• MUAL 349 - Advanced Topics in Applied Brass Lessons
• MUAL 351 - Advanced Jazz Trumpet
• MUAL 352 - Advanced Jazz Trombone
• MUAL 359 - Advanced Topics in Applied Jazz Brass Lessons
• MUAL 360 - Advanced Percussion
• MUAL 361 - Advanced Drum Set
• MUAL 369 - Advanced Topics in Applied Percussion Lessons
• MUAL 372 - Advanced Jazz Vibraphone
• MUAL 379 - Advanced Topics in Applied Jazz Percussion Lessons
• MUAL 380 - Advanced Violin
• MUAL 381 - Advanced Viola
• MUAL 382 - Advanced Cello
• MUAL 383 - Advanced Double Bass
• MUAL 384 - Advanced Harp
• MUAL 385 - Advanced Guitar
• MUAL 389 - Advanced Topics in Applied String Lessons
• MUAL 393 - Advanced Jazz Bass
• MUAL 399 - Advanced Topics in Applied Jazz String Lessons

• MUED 201 - Introduction to Music Education
• MUED 205 - Woodwind Techniques
• MUED 206 - Brass Techniques
• MUED 207 - String Techniques
• MUED 208 - Percussion Techniques
• MUED 351 - General Music Methods
• MUED 353 - Performance Music Methods
• MUED 407 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting
• MUED 408 - Advanced Choral Conducting

• MUEN 100 - Cardinal Chorus
• MUEN 101 - Concert Choir
• MUEN 102 - Women’s Chorale
• MUEN 103 - Naperville Chorus
• MUEN 104 - Chamber Singers
• MUEN 105 - Opera Workshop
• MUEN 110 - Marching Band/Basketball Bands
• MUEN 111 - Symphonic Band
• MUEN 112 - Dupage Symphony Orchestra
• MUEN 113 - Concert Winds
• MUEN 114 - Chamber Orchestra
• MUEN 120 - Big Band
• MUEN 121 - Jazz Combo
• MUEN 122 - Jazz Chamber Ensemble
• MUEN 123 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble
• MUEN 190 - Chamber Ensemble