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Music Courses

Music in the Liberal Arts
MUL courses are designed for non-music majors and require no previous musical experience or prerequisites except as indicated below. Private lessons for non-music majors are available for an additional tuition fee as staffing permits. Auditions are required. See MUS 101F-102F. Participation in Conservatory ensembles is encouraged. Audition required. See MUS 170F, 171F.

MUL

131F

GUITAR CLASS

One credit hour

Instruction in playing primary chords in several keys, strumming patterns to accompany singing, and a repertoire of songs from the folk, popular, and patriotic literature. Use of bass guitar and amplification included. Prior experience in reading music helpful but not required. Use of personally owned instruments advised. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUL

132F

INTERMEDIATE GUITAR CLASS

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUL 131F or consent of instructor

Class instruction to further develop technique and broaden styles introduced in MUS 131F. Barre chords, note reading, accompaniment of singing, playing by ear, transposition, and finger picking are among topics for study. Offered spring semester; may not be offered every year.

MUL

135F

VOICE CLASS

One credit hour

Introduction to the basic elements of singing, including physiological aspects of the singing process, diction principles based on the International Phonetic Alphabet, and expressive techniques. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUL

136F

INTERMEDIATE VOICE CLASS

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUL 135F or consent of instructor

Class instruction to further develop technique introduced in MUL 135F. Continued emphasis on development of individual singing skills. Offered spring semester.

MUL

137F

PIANO CLASS

One credit hour

Piano for non-music majors who have had little or no piano experience. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUL

138F

INTERMEDIATE PIANO CLASS

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUL 137F or consent of instructor

Class instruction to further the development of technical and musical skills introduced in MUL 137F. Includes playing in major and minor keys, sight-reading, improvisation, harmonization, and appropriate technical studies and literature. Offered spring semester; may not be offered every year.

MUL

171IF

THE ART OF LISTENING TO MUSIC

Two credit hours

An introductory course designed for the non-music major, with the goal of becoming familiar with representative masterpieces of classical music. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUL

172IF

MUSIC APPRECIATION

Three credit hours

An introduction to music and its basic elements, focusing on the interaction of these elements in musical styles. Content includes a survey of historical periods with emphasis on stylistic characteristics to inform the knowledgeable listener. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUL

173F

MUSICAL STYLES I:
BAROQUE & CLASSICAL MUSIC

Three credit hours

A survey of the music and composers of the Baroque and Classical style periods with an emphasis on identification of characteristic stylistic elements and modern programming of these works. May not be offered every year.

MUL

174F

MUSICAL STYLES II:
ROMANTIC & 20TH CENTURY MUSIC

Three credit hours

A survey of the music and composers of the Romantic and 20th Century style periods with an emphasis on identification of characteristic stylistic elements and modern programming of these works. May not be offered every year.

MUL

178IF

WORLD MUSIC

Three credit hours

The study of the music of non-Western and Western cultures. Participants study the music of other peoples, thereby gaining an understanding of their culture, mores, and traditions. The different functions music serves in a society are also considered. Study includes music from people of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Students become acquainted with the music of these cultures through listening, reading and other outside assignments, class discussion, and concert attendance. May not be offered every year.

MUL

192

MUSIC IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM

Three credit hours

Required of all elementary education majors. May not be applied to the humanities requirement.

Students will develop strategies for teaching music to children who are three through eight years of age. Classroom time will be spent exploring child development, learning a wide range of repertoire, and fining developmentally appropriate ways to help young children be expressive with music. Supervised clinical and field experiences and/or lab class required. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUL

212F

JAZZ IMPROVISATION

Two credit hours

Development of basic improvisational skills. Some performance background necessary. Offered spring semester.

MUL

228FD

JAZZ HISTORY

Two credit hours

A survey of jazz from its origins through Dixieland and Ragtime to the present. Offered fall semester.

MUL

417

ELECTRONIC MUSIC

Two credit hours

Survey of the evolution of electro-mechanical means of creating music with a focus on contemporary technology. Topics include hardware, software, MIDI, sequencing, sampling, and multimedia applications. May not be offered every year.

Music as Conservatory Study

MUS courses are designed for music majors and minors only, with the exception of MUS 170F Major Ensembles and MUS 171F Elective Ensembles. Non-music majors may enroll in other MUS courses only by consent of the Conservatory Assistant Director.

MUS

001

PERFORMANCE ATTENDANCE

Zero credit hours

Attendance of a minimum number of performances each semester. See individual program requirements.

MUS

002

DEPARTMENTAL RECITAL

Zero credit hours

Attendance of scheduled departmental recitals. See individual program requirements.

MUS

050

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Credit hours to be arranged

See Independent Study Program, Section II

MUS

070

INTERNSHIP

Credit hours to be arranged

See Internship Program, Section II

MUS

259,359,459

FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATION

Credit hours to be arranged

See FSC Program, Section II.

MUS

101F, 102F, 201F, 202F, 301F, 302F, 401F, 402F

PRIVATE LESSONS

One to four credit hours

Prerequisite: Entry-level audition; for subsequent levels- previous level.

Performance studies, available in all orchestral instruments, keyboard instruments, guitar, or voice. Credit hours and repertoire requirements assigned according to student’s degree program. All levels offered fall and spring semesters. Core skills addressed include critical thinking and quantitative literacy.

MUS

106,107

HARMONY 1, 2

Two credit hours each

Prerequisite for MUS 106 = successful completion of entering placement examinations;
for MUS 107 = MUS 106

A comprehensive study of tonal harmony, approached through analysis, part writing, and keyboard exercises. Includes use of computerized notation programs. MUS 106 offered fall semester; MUS 107 offered spring semester.

MUS

111,112

INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION 1, 2

One credit hour each

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

An introduction to musical composition, employing the smaller forms in a variety of styles. MUS 111 offered fall semester; MUS 112 offered spring semester.

MUS

116,117

SOLFEGE/EURHYTHMICS 1, 2

Two credit hours each

Prerequisite for MUS 116 = successful completion of entering placement examinations;
for MUS 117 = MUS 106 and MUS 116

A comprehensive study of musical notation, ear training, sight-singing, and the development of musical memory. Skills developed include reading ability in the various clefs and rhythmic, melodic, and contrapuntal dictation. MUS 116 offered fall semester; MUS 117 offered spring semester.

MUS

130

INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC EDUCATION

One credit hour

A survey of American education and music education history, with an emphasis on music teaching and philosophy, school structure and governance, diversity and multicultural education, current approaches, and professional ethics. Supervised clinical and field experiences required. Offered fall semester.

MUS

131F

GUITAR CLASS

One credit hour

Instruction in playing primary chords in several keys, strumming patterns to accompany singing, and a repertoire of songs from the folk, popular, and patriotic literature. Use of bass guitar and amplification included. Use of personally owned instruments advised. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

132F

INTERMEDIATE GUITAR CLASS

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 131F or consent of instructor

Class instruction to further develop technique and broaden styles introduced in MUS 131F. Barre chords, note reading, accompaniment of singing, playing by ear, transposition, and finger picking are among topics for study. Offered spring semester; may not be offered every year.

MUS

135

VOICE CLASS

One credit hour

Introduction to the basic elements of singing, including physiological aspects of the singing process, diction principles based on the International Phonetic Alphabet, and expressive techniques. Emphasis on development of individual singing skills. Offered fall semester.

MUS

136

GROUP VOCAL TECHNIQUES

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 135 or MUS 140

Class instruction in group vocal technique with emphasis on the development of diagnostic and pedagogical skills as appropriate in the choral ensemble. Special focus will be given to the needs of the adolescent singer. Five hours of supervised clinical and field experience required. Offered spring semester.

MUS

137,138

KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP 1, 2

One credit hour each

Prerequisite for MUS 138 = MUS 137

Class instruction in sight-reading and other basic keyboard skills for the non-piano music major. Open to music majors only. MUS 137 offered fall semester; MUS 138 offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

140

SINGERS’ PHONETICS

One credit hour

The study of the International Phonetic Alphabet applied to singing in English, Italian, French and German. Offered fall semester.

MUS

141

SINGERS’ DICTION1

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 140

Continued development of the skills acquired in MUS 140, with specialized work in English and Italian. Offered spring semester.

MUS

145

MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF STAGE PERFORMANCE

One credit hour

An intensive introduction to techniques for acting for the stage, with a specific objective of creating a language and style for Music Theatre Performance.  The fundamental principles of action--objective and obstacle, the idea of given circumstances, and non-contemporary, hyper-realistic performance choices are explored. 

MUS

146

MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP 2: INTRO TO MUSIC THEATRE TECHNIQUES

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 145 or consent of instructor

Application of fundamental skills acquired in the first semester to the performance of Music Theatre repertoire.  Song interpretation, self-presentation, and specific performance choices are explored.

MUS

147

OPERA WORKSHOP 1

One credit hour

Fundamental aspects of the craft of acting for the stage are introduced and applied to practical acting assignments.  Special emphasis placed on developing a physical understanding of how to use the performance space.   The semester will culminate in a fully staged program of scenes. 

MUS

148

OPERA WORKSHOP 2

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 147 or consent of instructor

Further development of principles explored in the first semester, including performance projects of a more complex nature.  Self-revelatory performance work, scripted scene-work, contact improvisation, and detailed character research and analysis. The semester will culminate in a fully staged program of scenes.

MUS

151

INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THERAPY

Two credit hours

Provides an overview of the profession including terminology, history, and practical application of music therapy for various client populations. Assessment of personal qualities necessary to become a music therapist is an ongoing process of the class. Observations of music therapists and those in related fields are required in addition to class work. Offered spring semester.

MUS

170F

MAJOR ENSEMBLES

One credit hour

                              B-W SINGERS

                              COLLEGE CHOIR

                              CONCERT WIND ENSEMBLE

                              MOTET CHOIR

                              SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE

                              SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

                              WOMEN’S CHOIR

Participation in rehearsals and performances with a large ensemble. Core skills addressed include critical thinking, quantitative literacy, and teamwork. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

171F

ELECTIVE ENSEMBLES

One credit hour

                              BRASS CHOIR

                              COLLEGIUM MUSICUM

                              JAZZ BAND

                              JAZZ COMBO

                              PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

Participation in rehearsals and performances with an elective ensemble. May not be used to fulfill major ensemble requirement. Core skills addressed include critical thinking, quantitative literacy, and teamwork. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

181,182

SIGHT-READING 1, 2

One credit hour each

Prerequisite for MUS 182 = MUS 181

Required of piano performance majors in the first year; piano minors may enroll with consent of the instructor. Development of fundamental prima-vista and quick-preparation reading skills for pianists. MUS 181 offered fall semester; MUS 182 offered spring semester.

MUS

206, 207

HARMONY 3, 4

Two credit hour each

Prerequisite for MUS 206 = MUS 107; for MUS 207 = MUS 206

A continuation of MUS 107, with emphasis on harmonic and melodic chromatics. Non-functional harmonic concepts, advanced aspects of popular music chord symbols, and jazz harmonic practices are introduced. The final segment emphasizes 20th century musical practices. MUS 206 offered fall semester; MUS 207 offered spring semester.

MUS

208

MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES OF THE MUSICAL THEATRE REPERTOIRE

Four credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS-206 and MUS-216

An exploration of the compositional styles, techniques, and processes commonly used in musical theatre scores and their relation to similar techniques found in contemporary and past art music through examination of conceptual theory, performance, and recognition.

MUS

212

JAZZ IMPROVISATION

Two credit hours

The development of basic improvisational skills. Some performance background necessary. Offered spring semester.

MUS

213

JAZZ ARRANGING/COMPOSITION

Two credit hours

Fundamental techniques in arranging and composition for the jazz idiom. Analysis of stylistic approaches, compositional devices, and instrumentation. Weekly compositional and/or arranging projects required. Offered in alternate years.

MUS

216, 217

SOLFEGE 3, 4

Two credit hours each

Prerequisite for MUS 216 = MUS 107 and MUS 117; for MUS 217 = MUS 206 and MUS 216

A continuation of MUS 117. Dictation includes four-part counterpoint. The final segment emphasizes 20th century techniques. MUS 216 offered fall semester; MUS 217 offered spring semester.

MUS

221I

LISTENING TO MUSICS OF THE WORLD

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: Music majors and minors only

The art of listening through an introduction to the music of Western and non-Western cultures. Study includes music from the people of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. The study of timbre, rhythm, form, and melody is used to develop and refine the listening skills of class participants. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

222I

MUSIC HISTORY & LITERATURE 1 
Music of the Medieval and Renaissance Eras

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 221I or the ability to read music and consent of instructor

A study of stylistic developments and representative masterworks of the Medieval and Renaissance eras in the Western world. Music is studied in its cultural and historical contexts. Includes significant listening, score study, and written work. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

228D

HISTORY OF JAZZ

Two credit hours

A survey of jazz from its origins through Dixieland and Ragtime to the present. Offered fall semester.

MUS

230

CLASSROOM INSTRUMENTS

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 130; PSY 110, 205; EDU 103

Class instruction in guitar, lap dulcimer, autoharp, recorder (soprano, alto, and tenor), and pitched and non-pitched small percussion instruments with emphasis on the development of playing skills, the understanding of pedagogical techniques and materials, and the ability to play and teach these instruments in a group setting. Offered fall semester.

MUS

231

BRASS CLASS

Two credit hours

Class instruction in trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone horn, and tuba, with emphasis on the development of individual performance skills and diagnostic pedagogical techniques and materials. Supervised clinical and field experiences and lab class required. Offered spring semester.

MUS

232

WOODWIND CLASS

Two credit hours

Class instruction in flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon, with emphasis on the development of individual performance skills and diagnostic pedagogical techniques and materials. Supervised clinical and field experiences and lab class required. Offered fall semester.

MUS

233

STRING CLASS

Two credit hours

Class instruction in violin, viola, cello, and bass, with emphasis on the development of individual performance skills and diagnostic pedagogical techniques and materials. Supervised clinical and field experiences and lab class required. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

234

PERCUSSION CLASS

One or two credit hours

Class instruction in percussion instruments, with emphasis on the development of individual playing skills and the understanding of pedagogical techniques and materials. Supervised clinical and field experiences and lab class required. Vocal-emphasis music education majors enroll for one credit hour. Offered in spring semester for music education; Offered in alternate years for music therapy majors.

MUS

235

GENERAL MUSIC METHODS

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: EDU 201; MUS  230; PSY 205

The study of methods and materials for teaching music to children, pre-K through high school. Includes child development, music behaviors (performing, creating, listening, analyzing), music teaching philosophies and approaches, planning and assessment, and the use of technology, and the sequencing of skills in general music settings across various populations. Supervised clinical and field experiences, 15 hours of field experiences, and lab class required. Offered spring semester.

MUS

237, 238

KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP 3, 4

One credit hour each

Prerequisite for MUS 237 = MUS 138; for MUS 238 = MUS 237

Class instruction in functional piano skills including melody harmonization, figured-bass realization, improvisation, score reading, sight-reading, and transposition. Emphasis on spontaneous music making and ensemble playing. Both courses offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

240

SINGERS’ DICTION 2

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 140

Continued development of skills acquired in MUS 140, with specialized work in French. Offered fall semester.

MUS

241

SINGERS’ DICTION 3

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 140

Continued development of skills acquired in MUS 140, with specialized work in German. Offered spring semester.

MUS

245

MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP 3: ACTING FOR MUSIC THEATRE

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 146 or consent of instructor

The study of scripts, and how language is used to create the world of the play.  Weekly analytical assignments and close and active work with text required. Course work culminates in the performance of classical scene work.

MUS

246

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP 4: AUDITION TECHNIQUES

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 245 or consent of instructor

Development of practical skills in the art of the music theatre audition under professional conditions.  Emphasis on auditioning for shows currently touring or running on Broadway and learning how to prepare, choose material, dress, and behave in a professional audition environment. 

MUS

247

OPERA WORKSHOP 3

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 148 or consent of instructor

An introduction to the fundamentals of score preparation, language idioms and accents, music learning and memorization techniques, and rehearsal expectations and etiquette.  Emphasis on discovering the impact and effectiveness that various styles of clothing and footwear have on body posture, alignment and character deportment.  Special attention will be given to the process of learning and performing arias through numerous in-class workshops.

MUS

248

OPERA WORKSHOP 4

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 247 or consent of instructor

Continuation of the development of operatic stagecraft. Focus on detailed scene work, score analysis and character building.  Special attention to the process of learning and performing recitative and ensembles through numerous in-class workshops and scene work.  This semester will culminate in a fully staged program of opera scenes. 

MUS

251

RECREATIONAL MUSIC: PROGRAMMING AND LEADERSHIP

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 151 or consent of instructor

Development of a repertoire of activities to provide a foundation for initial field work experiences. Adaptation of activities and instruments, basic assessment of client interests and needs, and evaluation of observations are required. Offered fall semester.

MUS

252

MUSIC THERAPY PRACTICUM

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 151 or consent of instructor

Experiences working in a community agency, each experience including a musical and behavioral assessment of the group or individual, the development and implementation of ongoing treatment procedures and evaluation. May be repeated for credit; a minimum of three practica required. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

260

INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY: STRINGS

One credit hour

Development of pedagogical techniques in the principal performing area. Opportunities for teaching experiences provided. May not be offered every year.

MUS

263

SEMINAR

Variable credit

Specialized treatment of particular subjects. May not be offered every year.

MUS

270

CHAMBER MUSIC

One credit hour

Rehearsal and performance of chamber music under faculty guidance. May be repeated for credit. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

281, 282

PIANO PEDAGOGY 1, 2

Two credit hours each

Prerequisite for MUS 282 = MUS 281

The study of elementary, intermediate, and advanced piano methods and materials, with emphasis on teaching techniques, pedagogical philosophy and the integration of theory, musicianship, ear-training, and sight-reading into the private lesson environment. Includes observation of private teachers and supervised student teaching. Offered in alternate years.

MUS

283

COLLABORATIVE PIANO

One credit hour

Required of sophomore, junior and senior B.M. Piano Performance majors; others by consent of instructor only. The study of key elements of effective collaborative performing, current career and artistic issues, practice and rehearsal techniques, and repertoire, with emphasis on duo works for piano and instrument/voice. Ongoing work with a minimum of one vocalist and one instrumentalist plus one recital performance required. May be repeated for credit. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

291

INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING

Two credit hours

Fundamental techniques of choral and instrumental conducting, including basic beat patterns, preparatory motions, cues, and releases. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

292

CHORAL CONDUCTING

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 291

Intermediate conducting techniques specific to choral conducting. Offered spring semester.

MUS

293

INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 291

Intermediate conducting techniques specific to instrumental conducting. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

303

PARTIAL JUNIOR RECITAL

One-half credit hour

Prerequisite: Approval of department

Preparation and performance of a half-length recital program at the junior level. Repertoire chosen to represent technical achievement and a variety of musical styles. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

306, 307

FORM AND ANALYSIS

Two credit hours each

Prerequisite for MUS 306 = MUS 207 or consent of instructor. For MUS 307 = MUS 306

Study of the motive, phrase, period, binary and ternary forms, sectional and continuous variations, sonata form, rondo and sonata-rondo, fugue, and free design. Emphasis on the historical development of these forms. The final segment focuses on analysis of the structure, function, and interrelations of all musical components. MUS 306 offered fall semester; MUS 307 offered spring semester.

MUS

308

EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY COUNTERPOINT

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 207

A systematic study of important contrapuntal techniques of the 18th century. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

311, 312

COMPOSITION

Three credit hours each

Prerequisite for MUS 311 = MUS 112; for MUS 312 = MUS 311

Development of compositional skills through work with traditional and 20th century styles in both small and large forms and for various media. May be repeated for credit. MUS 311 offered in fall semester; MUS 312 offered in spring semester.

MUS

313,314

ORCHESTRATION 1,2

Two credit hours and one credit hour respectively

Prerequisite for MUS 314 = MUS 313

An introduction to the instruments of the modern symphonic orchestra and study of basic scoring methods. In the second semester, advanced orchestration techniques and study of scoring in different stylistic periods. Applied scoring and preparation of score and parts required. MUS 313 offered in fall semester; MUS 314 offered in spring semester.

MUS

315

ARRANGING

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 207, 217

Development of skills in organizing technical and expressive musical elements. Focus on arranging music for a variety of vocal and instrumental ensembles of differing levels of ability. May not be offered every year.

MUS

316, 317

ADVANCED KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP 1, 2

One credit hour each

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Jury 4 proficiency exam

The study of three and four part figured bass, melody harmonization, and score reading at the keyboard. May not be offered every year.

MUS

318

CREATING MUSIC

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 207, 217

The development of functional skills in improvisation, composition, instrumentation, and arranging for use in educational, liturgical, and other community-based settings. May not be offered every year.

MUS

321I

MUSIC HISTORY & LITERATURE 2 
Music of the Baroque and the Classical Eras

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 221I or the ability to read music and consent of instructor

A study of stylistic developments and representative masterworks of the Baroque and Classical eras in the Western world. Music is studied in its cultural and historical contexts. Includes significant listening, score study, and written work. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

322I

MUSIC HISTORY & LITERATURE 3 
Music of the Romantic Era and the 20th Century

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 221I or the ability to read music and consent of instructor

A study of stylistic developments and representative masterworks of the Romantic era and the 20th century in the Western world. Music is studied in its cultural and historical contexts. Includes significant listening, score study, and written work. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

325

INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH IN MUSIC

One credit hour

Introduces students to the nature of research in music. Through the study of the ways in which music information is created, disseminated, and organized, students will learn to locate, organize, evaluate, and use information. Skills learned will be applicable across disciplines. Music history and music theory majors will prepare for the senior project by developing a prospectus of their paper. Offered spring semester.

MUS

326

HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSIC

Two credit hours

An historical survey of music performed and composed in the United States from the arrival of the earliest Spanish and English colonists to the present. May not be offered every year.

MUS

327I

HISTORY OF OPERA

Two credit hours

An examination of opera from its origins in the 17th century to the present. Offered fall semester.

MUS

331

CHORAL MUSIC METHODS

Three credit hours

Prerequisites: EDU 201; MUS 235; PSY 205

The study of methods and materials for teaching instrumental music to students, grade 4 through high school. Includes the child singing voice, the changing voice, adolescent and late adolescent vocal development, curriculum and planning, repertoire, arranging, improvisation, and technology. Additional focus on performance settings, standard assessment, program administration, specialized learning, adjudicated events, behavior management, recruiting, and public relations. Supervised clinical and experiences, 15 hours of field experiences, and lab class required. Offered fall semester.

MUS

332

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC METHODS

Three credit hours

Prerequisites: EDU 201; MUS 235; PSY 205

The study of methods and materials for teaching instrumental music to students, grade 4 through high school, from a comprehensive musicianship perspective. Includes the late-adolescent development, curriculum and planning, repertoire, arranging, improvisation, and technology. Includes the beginning instrumentalist, starting and planning the instrumental program, instrument testing, adolescent and late adolescent development, curriculum and planning, repertoire, arranging, improvisation, and technology. Additional focus on performance settings, standard assessment, program administration, specialized learning, adjudicated events, behavior management, recruiting, and public relations. Supervised clinical and experiences, 15 hours of field experiences, and lab class required. Offered spring semester.

MUS

335

CHOREOGRAPHY FOR THE MUSIC EDUCATOR

One credit hour

Prerequisites: HPE 141W - any basic level dance class

Basic choreography and stage techniques, including spatial design, using age-appropriate dance skills for age three through grade 12. May not be offered every year.

MUS

336

MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES

One credit hour

A detailed examination of the various elements involved in the marching band curriculum, including basic skills and the instructional techniques of marching and maneuvering, parade and field execution, drill design, auxiliary groups, and competition. Field experience required. May not be offered every year.

MUS

337

LISTENING PEDAGOGY

One credit hour

Prerequisite: PSY 205 or consent of instructor

Approaches to developing listening skills with elementary and secondary school students. Emphasis on guiding student attention to individual musical ideas and on sustaining listeners attention throughout entire works. May not be offered every year.

MUS

338

MULTICULTURAL MUSIC EDUCATION

One credit hour

Prerequisite: First-year theory sequence and MUS 221

Content includes: social-economic and historical background of different cultures, the connections between cultures and music, making musical instruments, the use of folk and traditional musical activities across diverse populations. Supervised clinical and field experiences required. May not be offered every year.

MUS

342, 343

VOCAL LITERATURE 1, 2

Two credit hours each

Study of vocal recital literature, focusing on the Lied, French melodie, and British and American art song. Some Russian and Czech literature included. Courses alternate in the spring semester.

MUS

345

MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP 5: ADVANCED SCENE WORK/ NEW SONGWRITER’S SHOWCASE

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 246 or consent of instructor

Study of advanced music theatre repertoire in a scene work context; rehearsal and performance of a showcase of new unpublished work written for Music Theatre by emerging composers.

MUS

346

MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP 6:
ADVANCED ACTING FOR MUSIC THEATRE

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 345 or consent of instructor

Study of commercial acting techniques including on-camera and ear-prompter.  Rehearsal and performance of advanced monologue and scene material.

MUS

347

OPERA WORKSHOP 5

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 248 or consent of instructor

An introduction to the 17th and 18th Century operatic styles of presentation, acting techniques and historical sources unique this period of opera.  Techniques and process of historically accurate character building audition techniques and age appropriate aspects of the business of opera such as Young artist/ summer programs, job searching, professional contacts and building strong collegial relationships will be explored.  The course will culminate with a public opera scenes performance.

MUS

348

OPERA WORKSHOP 6

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 347 or consent of instructor

Same content as above with focus on the operatic styles of presentation, acting techniques and historical sources unique to the 19th and 20th centuries.

MUS

351

MUSIC THERAPY IN PSYCHIATRY AND REHABILITATION

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 151 or consent of instructor

Clinical methods as they relate to working with psychiatric, geriatric, medical, neurologically impaired, and addicted clients. Offered fall semester.

MUS

352

MUSIC THERAPY WITH THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 151 or consent of instructor

Clinical practice as it relates to working with mentally retarded, autistic, sensory-impaired, physically challenged, and learning-disabled clients. Offered in alternate years.

MUS

353

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION IN MUSIC THERAPY

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 151 or consent of instructor

Focus on program planning, scheduling, budgeting, and public relations strategies. Procedures of documentation, standards of practice, codes of ethics, and legislative issues relating to the practice of music therapy included. Offered in alternate years.

MUS

363

SEMINAR

Variable credit

Specialized treatment of particular subjects. May not be offered every year.

MUS

381, 382

PIANO LITERATURE 1, 2

Two credit hours each

A survey of keyboard literature from Elizabethan times to the present. Offered in alternate years.

MUS

385

PREPARATION FOR THE CHURCH MUSICIAN

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: Piano or organ primary; others by consent of instructor

The development of basic skills for planning and playing a church service. Required for organ primaries. May not be offered every year.

MUS

403

PARTIAL SENIOR RECITAL

One-half credit hour

Prerequisite: Approval of department

Preparation and performance of a half-length recital program at the senior level. Repertoire chosen to represent technical achievement and a variety of musical styles. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

404

FULL SENIOR RECITAL

One credit hour

Prerequisite: Approval of department

Preparation and performance of a full-length recital program at the senior level. Repertoire chosen to represent technical achievement and a variety of musical styles. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

405

LECTURE PRESENTATION

One credit hour

Prerequisite: Approval of department

Preparation and performance of a lecture program at the senior level. Subject chosen to correspond with required Senior Research Project in Music Theory or Music History and Literature. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

408

SIXTEENTH-CENTURY COUNTERPOINT

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 207 and MUS 222I

A systematic study concentrating on music of Palestrina and his contemporaries. Offered in alternate years.

MUS

411

CONTEMPORARY NOTATION

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 207 or the consent of instructor

The study of new notational devices and problems of score preparation. May not be offered every year.

MUS

413

STRUCTURE AND INTERPRETATION

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 307 or the consent of instructor

Structural analysis as applied to musical expression. Study of ways the structure of music informs its interpretation and performance. May not be offered every year.

MUS

415

TECHNIQUES OF SERIAL COMPOSITION

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 207

Written and analytical skills in twelve-tone composition, with special emphasis on the contributions of Schoenberg, Berg, Webern, and Babbitt. May not be offered every year.

MUS

416

LAYER ANALYSIS

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 307

Techniques of analysis presented according to the principles of Schenker, Salzer, and Cogan. May not be offered every year.

MUS

417

ELECTRONIC MUSIC

Two credit hours

Survey of the evolution of electro-mechanical means of creating music with a focus on contemporary technology. Topics include hardware, software, MIDI, sequencing, sampling, and multimedia applications. May not be offered every year.

MUS

418

SENIOR RESEARCH IN MUSIC THEORY 1

One credit hour

MUS

419

SENIOR RESEARCH IN MUSIC THEORY 2

One credit hour

In-depth analysis and supporting research of a major work of symphonic proportions or a group of shorter works. Use of several analytical approaches expected. First semester: Completion of majority of research. Second semester: Completion of major paper in compliance with departmental requirements.

MUS

421

SPECIAL STUDIES IN RENAISSANCE MUSIC

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 222I or consent of instructor

Topics to be selected. May not be offered every year.

MUS

422

SPECIAL STUDIES IN BAROQUE MUSIC

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 321I or consent of instructor

Topics to be selected. May not be offered every year.

MUS

423

SPECIAL STUDIES IN THE MUSIC OF J.S. BACH

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

Divided into minimesters. First minimester includes study of works to be performed in the annual Bach Festival and may be repeated for credit. Second minimester undertakes a study of Bach and his world and may not be repeated for credit. May not be offered every year.

MUS

424

SPECIAL STUDIES IN 18th CENTURY CLASSICISM

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 321I or consent of instructor

Topics to be selected. May not be offered every year.

MUS

425

SPECIAL STUDIES IN 19th CENTURY MUSIC

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 322I or consent of instructor

Topics to be selected. May not be offered every year.

MUS

426

SPECIAL STUDIES IN 20th CENTURY MUSIC

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 322I or consent of instructor

Topics to be selected. May not be offered every year.

MUS

428

SENIOR RESEARCH IN MUSIC HISTORY 1

One credit hour

MUS

429

SENIOR RESEARCH IN MUSIC HISTORY 2

One credit hour

In-depth analysis and supporting research of a major work, composer, or style period. Use of several analytical approaches expected. First semester: Completion of majority of research. Second semester: Completion of major paper in compliance with departmental requirements.

MUS

438

RESEARCH IN MUSIC EDUCATION

One credit hour

Study of basic materials and techniques in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. May not be offered every year.

MUS

442,443

VOCAL PEDAGOGY 1,2

Two credit hours and one credit hour respectively

Prerequisite for MUS 443 = MUS 442

The study of technical functions of singing, combining historical pedagogy with current research in the acoustics and physiology of the human voice. Vocal exercises, problem solving techniques, and development of a personal philosophy of voice training are included. Includes observation of private teachers and supervised student teaching. Offered in alternate years.

MUS

445

MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP: PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS OF MUSIC THEATRE/ MUSICAL-IN-CONCERT

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 346 or consent of instructor

Rehearsal and performance of an in-concert Music Theatre piece, often with the composer in residence, in a professional environment. A professional-quality self-presentation package (headshots and resumes), and strategies for interacting with agents and casting directors will be developed.

MUS

446

MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP:
SHOWCASE

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 445 or consent of instructor

Creation, rehearsal, and performance of professional Agent Showcase presented in New York City near the end of the final semester.  Students learn strategies for optimizing agent interviews and handling themselves as professionals in a professional context.

MUS

447

OPERA WORKSHOP 7

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 348 or consent of instructor

Application and development of techniques learned in the 100 thru 300 level classes with the aim of developing full roles in the process.  Focus on the development of advanced audition techniques geared toward graduate school and summer festival/young artist program auditions.  The course culminates in a public opera scenes performance.

MUS

448

OPERA WORKSHOP 8

One credit hour

Prerequisite: MUS 447 or consent of instructor

A continuation of the work in MUS 447 focusing on different operatic repertoire.

MUS

451

PSYCHOLOGY OF MUSIC 1

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 151 or consent of instructor

An overview of current research in music learning, music preference, acoustics, influence of music on listener behavior, and measurement of music achievement and performance. Offered fall semester.

MUS

452

RESEARCH SEMINAR IN MUSIC THERAPY

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: MUS 451

Practical exposure to research methods. Independent research projects incorporating the most common methods of data analysis and test design required. Offered spring semester.

MUS

454

INTERNSHIP

One credit hour

Prerequisite: Senior Music Therapy majors only; successful completion of all coursework

Six months of full-time clinical experience in an AMTA-approved facility. Documentation and special research projects included according to the clinical internship training plan. Must be completed within two years following conclusion of course work.

MUS

463

SEMINAR

Variable credit

Specialized treatment of particular subjects. May not be offered every year.

MUS

492

CONDUCTING SEMINAR

One credit hour

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

Advanced score study and discussion of technical and musical conducting issues and administrative responsibilities. Some large-ensemble conducting opportunities possible. Offered fall and spring semesters.

MUS

493

CONDUCTING APPRENTICESHIP

One credit hour

Score preparation, rehearsal observation, and some large-ensemble conducting under the guidance of a master conductor. Offered fall and spring semesters.