Music - School of (7500)
Music - School of (7500)
| 100 | FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC | 2 credits |
| Introduction of basic notation and development of functional music reading and keyboard skills. Conducted in electronic keyboard laboratory with computer-assisted instruction available. For non-music majors only, with little or no previous musical training. | ||
| 101 | INTRO TO MUSIC THEORY | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: Undergraduate Theory Placement Examination. Designed for prospective music major to correct deficiencies in theory background as determined through department placement testing. Includes classroom instruction and computerassisted instruction in basic notation, scales, meter, key signatures, ear training and basic familiarity with the keyboard. Credit not applicable toward music degree. | ||
| 102 | INTRO TO MUSIC EDUCATION | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: 121, 154. Overview of the music teaching profession and its processes. Screening of degree candidates is built into the course with clinical field experience. | ||
| 103 | TRENDS IN JAZZ | 2 credits |
| An overview of the first 100 years of jazz music with emphasis on major figures and styles central to the development of jazz. This course is specifically designed for the non-music major. | ||
| 104 | CLASS PIANO I | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 101 or permission of instructor. Designed for student with no previous keyboard experience to learn rudimentary keyboard skills such as playing scales, chords, arpeggios and melodic patterns as well as simple music. | ||
| 105 | CLASS PIANO II | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 104 or permission of instructor. Continuation of work begun in 104. | ||
| 107 | CLASS VOICE I | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 101 or permission of instructor. Minimum memorization and solo singing requirement: seven songs. Voice literature emphasis; folk songs, ballads, spirituals, sacred songs and easy art songs in English. | ||
| 108 | CLASS VOICE II | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 107. Minimum memorization and solo singing requirement: eight songs. Vocal literature emphasis: old Italian and English songs, art songs in English or foreign language if student is conversant with the language. | ||
| 110 | CLASS GUITAR | 1 credits |
| Introduction to the guitar, its repertoire and techniques. Basic classical techniques and music reading, strums, finger-picking, accompaniment patterns, blues styles will be covered. | ||
| 121 | THEORY & MUSICIANSHIP I | 4 credits |
| Sequential, Prerequisite: Theory Placement Examination (65%) or Introduction to Theory (70%). Analysis, aural/oral skills; Diatonic pitch materials, three clefs; simple-compound meters, rhythmic divisions and subdivisions. | ||
| 122 | THEORY & MUSICIANSHIP II | 4 credits |
| Sequential, Prerequisite: 7500: 121 (70%). Theory, analysis, aural/oral skills: Seventh chords, secondary function, four-part dictation; asymmetric meters, borrowed subdivision. | ||
| 141 | EAR TRAINING/SIGHT READING I | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: Placement in Theory I. Corequisite: 151. Major and minor keys; intervals, triads and inversions; diatonic progressions; three clefs; simple and compound meters; subdivision through sixteenth notes. | ||
| 142 | EAR TRAINING/SIGHT READING II | 1 credits |
| Prerequisites: 141 and 151. Corequisite: 152. Seventh chords; melodic chromaticism; secondary function; four-part dictation; asymmetric meters; borrowed subdivision. | ||
| 151 | THEORY I | 3 credits |
| Sequential, Prerequisite: Theory Placement Examination (with a score of 65% or higher) or the grade of C- or higher in 7500:101. Study/creative use of elements of music; investigation of music of major composers of classic/romantic eras; introduction to earlier musical practices and contemporary music. | ||
| 152 | THEORY II | 3 credits |
| Sequential, Prerequisite: The grade of C- (70%) or higher in 7500: 151. Study/creative use of elements of music; investigation of music of major composers of classic/romantic eras; introduction to earlier musical practices and contemporary music. | ||
| 154 | MUSIC LITERATURE I | 2 credits |
| Sequential. Familiarization with large body of musical material from all branches of music writing; vocal, instrumental, symphonic and choral music literature. Special attention given to style, form and structural procedures of principal composers. | ||
| 155 | MUSIC LITERATURE II | 2 credits |
| Sequential. Familiarization with large body of musical material from all branches of music writing; vocal, instrumental, symphonic and choral music literature. Special attention given to style, form and structural procedures of principal composers. | ||
| 157 | STUDENT RECITAL | 0 credits |
| Required of all music majors until minimum requirement is met. Forum for student and faculty members providing lectures, recitals and opportunity for practice of various skills necessary for successful music performance. | ||
| 201 | EXPLORING MUSIC: BACH TO ROCK | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 3400:210 or 3400:221. This course provides non-music majors with the skills to evaluate a wide range of music. | ||
| 210 | JAZZ IMPROVISATION I | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: 262 and permission of instructor. Study and application of principles of jazz improvisation as they relate the chord-scale structures, motif development and style. | ||
| 211 | JAZZ IMPROVISATION II | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 210. Advanced study in principles of jazz composition. | ||
| 212 | MUSIC IND:SURV PRACS &OPPORTUN | 2 credits |
| A study of current practices affecting the professional musician and a survey of career opportunities relating to the music industry. | ||
| 221 | THEORY & MUSICIANSHIP III | 4 credits |
| Sequential, Prerequisite: 122 (70%). Theory, analysis, and aural/oral skills: Chromatic harmony, dictation of mixed and irregular meters, syncopation, dotted rhythms, and ties. | ||
| 222 | THEORY & MUSICIANSHIP IV | 4 credits |
| Sequential, Prerequisite: 221 (70%). Theory, analysis, and aural/oral skills: Advanced chromaticism and rhythm, extended tonality, form, serial and non-serial atonality. | ||
| 241 | EAR TRAINING/SIGHT READING III | 1 credits |
| Prerequsites: 142 and 152. Corequisite: 251. Modulation; chromatic harmony; mixed meters. | ||
| 242 | EAR TRAINING/SIGHT READING IV | 1 credits |
| Prerequsites: 241 and 251. Corequisite: 252. Twentieth-century materials: modes; whole-tone and octatonic scales; secundal and quartal/quintal harmony; classical, jazz, and non-western examples; polyrhythm; total and atonal contexts. | ||
| 251 | THEORY III | 3 credits |
| Sequential, Prerequisite: The grade of C- (70%) or higher in 7500:152. Renaissance vocal counterpoint; Baroque instrumental counterpoint; form and analysis of music of all eras. | ||
| 252 | THEORY IV | 3 credits |
| Sequential, Prerequisite: The grade of C- (70%) or higher in 7500:251. Renaissance vocal counterpoint; Baroque instrumental counterpoint; form and analysis of music of all eras. | ||
| 254 | STRING METHODS I | 1 credits |
| Prerequisites: 102, 155, 222, 262, 276, 277. Fundamentals of technique, tone production,methods, and materials pertaining to teaching violin, viola, cello and string bass in the public schools. | ||
| 255 | STRING METHODS II | 1 credits |
| Prerequisites: 102, 155, 222, 254, 262, 276, 277. Continuation of the fundamentals of technique,tone production, methods, and materials pertaining to teaching violin, viola, cello and string bass in the public schools. | ||
| 259 | FRETBOARD HARMONY | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 261 or permission of instructor. Essentials of basic theory and harmony as applied to the guitar fretboard: accompaniment, improvisation, transposition, modulation, figures bass, sight reading. | ||
| 261 | KEYBOARD HARMONY I | 2 credits |
| Sequential. Prerequisites: 105 or equivalency and 122. Essentials of basic theory and harmony practically applied at keyboard; accompaniment, improvisation, transposition, modulation and sight-reading. | ||
| 262 | KEYBOARD HARMONY II | 2 credits |
| Sequential. Prerequisites: 105 or equivalency and 122. Essentials of basic theory and harmony practically applied at keyboard; accompaniment, improvisation, transposition, modulation and sight-reading. | ||
| 265 | DICTION FOR SINGERS I | 2 credits |
| Sequential. Prerequisite: permission. Study of diction of the four most used languages (Italian, German, French and English) in vocal performance and international phonetic alphabet. Designed for student who expects to function as vocal performers and/or choral and studio voice teachers. | ||
| 266 | DICTION FOR SINGERS II | 2 credits |
| Sequential. Prerequisite: permission. Study of diction of the four most used languages (Italian, German, French and English) in vocal performance and international phonetic alphabet. Designed for student who expects to function as vocal performers and/or choral and studio voice teachers. | ||
| 268 | GRP VOCAL TECH-CHORAL MUSIC ED | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: 7510:120 or 121, 7520:124. Corequisite: 265. Foundational concepts of group vocal techniques. Designed for choral educators to learn physiology of the voice, basics of vocal production, and applications for the Pre-K-12 choral classroom. | ||
| 271 | PIANO PEDAGOGY & LITERATURE I | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Examination of musical content and pedagogical orientation of beginning piano material to include appropriate teaching works, methods and ensemble pieces from a variety of historical periods. | ||
| 272 | PIANO PEDAGOGY & LITERATURE II | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 7520:125 or permission of the instructor. A survey of piano literature at all levels of difficulty, with practical emphasis on its use for teaching. | ||
| 276 | TRUMPET & FRENCH HORN METHODS | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: 102. A comprehensive approach to the performance and pedagogy of the trumpet and French horn for the instrumental music education major in preparation for teaching music. | ||
| 277 | CLARINET & SAXOPHONE METHODS | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: 276. A comprehensive approach to the performance and pedagogy of the clarinet and saxophone for the instrumental music education major in preparation for teaching music. | ||
| 289 | MUSIC EDUCATION DEPARTMNT JURY | 0 credits |
| Prerequisites: minimum 2.5 accum, C or higher in all freshman/sophomore music education coursework, and minimum 200 jury level. Sophomore exam for music education majors. | ||
| 298 | TECHNOLOGIES OF MUSIC EDUC | 2 credits |
| Introductory hands-on experiences with a wide range of technology applications and strategies to integrate technology into the music curriculum. | ||
| 305 | MARCHING BAND: ORGANIZ & TECH | 1-2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 289, two semesters 7510:126. A discussion of the marching band. Students learn to write complete half-time show, administer marching band program. Required for instrumental music education majors. | ||
| 307 | TECHN JAZZ ENSMBL PERFOR & DIR | 1-2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 102, 155, 222, 262, 276, 277, 305; permission of instructor. Basic experiences relating to conducting, rehearsal techniques, improvisation, performance, repertoire and other matters related to organization and direction of stage bands. Required for instrumental majors. | ||
| 308 | HISTORY & LITERATURE OF JAZZ | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study of origins of jazz music, its development and influence on today's culture. Investigates evolution of musical instruments as they pertain to jazz music, the artists who perform on them, and their music through live and recorded listening experiences. | ||
| 309 | JAZZ KEYBOARD TECHNIQUES | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 262. Study of and familiarization with basic jazz keyboard techniques as they relate to contemporary jazz harmony and theory. | ||
| 310 | JAZZ IMPROVISATION III | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 211. Advanced study in the principles of jazz improvisation. | ||
| 311 | JAZZ IMPROVISATION IV | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 310. Advanced study in the principles of jazz improvisation. | ||
| 315 | EQUITY & EXCELLENCE-MUSIC ED | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 289. Inquiry-based seminars and service learning field experiences for the music education major to develop competence implementing equity and excellence in a culturally pluralistic society. | ||
| 325 | RESEARCH IN MUSIC | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: 155, 222, 262. Techniques of basic research methods; examination of selected music materials; field trips to specialized collections. | ||
| 339 | TEACHING GENERAL MUSIC I | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: 222, 262, 289. Methods and materials for teaching general music in pre-K to 12th grade classrooms. | ||
| 340 | TEACHING GENERAL MUSIC II | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: 289, 339. Advanced methods and materials for teaching general music with emphasis on Orff, Kodaly and Dalcroze methodologies. | ||
| 341 | JR HIGH/MID SCH CHORAL METHODS | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: 289, 340. Methods and materials for teaching choral music at the JH/MS level. Develops competencies in literature selection, rehearsal techniques and assessment of the adolescent voice. | ||
| 344 | SEC CHORAL MUSIC METH/MATERLS | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: 351, 361. Methods, techniques, and materials for teaching secondary choral music. Develops competencies in literature, selection, rehearsal techniques, and programming methodology. | ||
| 345 | LOW BRASS METHODS | 1 credits |
| Prerequisites: 222, 262, 277, 289. A comprehensive approach to the pedagogy and performance of the low brass for the instrumental music education major in preparation for teaching music. | ||
| 346 | FLUTE & DOUBLE REED METHODS | 1 credits |
| Prequisites: 345, 340, 351. A comprehensive approach to the pedagoy and performance of the flute and double reeds for the instrumental music education major in preparation for teaching music. | ||
| 351 | MUSIC HISTORY I | 3 credits |
| Sequential. Prerequisites: 122, 155. Development of music from ancient to modern times; scores, recordings and live performances as illustrative material. | ||
| 352 | MUSIC HISTORY II | 3 credits |
| Sequential. Prerequisites: 122, 155. Development of music from ancient to modern times; scores, recordings and live performances as illustrative material. | ||
| 353 | ELECTRONIC MUSIC | 3 credits |
| Theory of electronically generated sound and practice of electronic music composition. Emphasis is on understanding digital and analog synthesizers in a MIDI recording studio. | ||
| 361 | CONDUCTING | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: All Majors?155, 222, 262; Vocal?289, 351, or permission; Instrumental ? 254, 346, 352, 454 or permission. Study and practice of conducting techniques; patterns, fermatas, tempo and dynamic change, attacks and releases, score reading, aural skills. One hour lab required. | ||
| 363 | INTERMED CONDUCTING: CHORAL | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 361 or instructor permission. Introduction to choral conducting with emphasis on manual techniques, vocal skills, aural skills, and gaining conducting experience. | ||
| 366 | SONG LITERATURE I | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 222 or permission. Systematic study of French and German song literature presented chronologically. Includes study of stylistic compositional characteristics and repertoire of major composers of song literature. | ||
| 367 | SONG LITERATURE II | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 222 or permission. Systematic study of American, British and Italian song literature presented chronologically. Includes study of stylistic compositional characteristics and repertoire of major composers of song literature. | ||
| 368 | GUITAR STYLES | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 200 performance level or permission of instructor. Techniques involved in performing musical styles other than those in classical guitar. Included are plectrum styles such as bluegrass, country and rock, as well as flamenco, folk, popular and jazz. | ||
| 371 | ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 222. Techniques for analysis of musical score from all eras of Western music history, with major emphasis on works of Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods. | ||
| 372 | POST-TONAL ANALYTIC TECHNIQUES | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 222. Techniques for the analysis of musical scores from the 20th and 21st Centuries. Required of a composition major. | ||
| 407 | JAZZ ARRANGING & SCORING | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 454 and 309. Study of jazz instrumentation from small groups to large ensembles. | ||
| 415 | TCH & LIT: BRASS INSTRUMENTS | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research in current trends and issues in brass teaching techniques and appropriate literature. | ||
| 416 | TCHG & LIT: WOODWIND INSTR | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research in current trends and issues in woodwind teaching techniques and appropriate literature. | ||
| 432 | TCHG & LIT: PERCUSSION INSTRUM | 2 credits |
| To train undergraduate and graduate percussion students in techniques of percussion education. Emphasis on research, literature, performance, and techniques from elementary through secondary levels. | ||
| 442 | INSTRUMENTAL METHODS | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites 346, 352, 454, 254. Procedures for teaching instrumental music at all levels. Special emphasis will be placed on classroom management, recruitment, assessment, literature selection, scheduling, and rehearsal organization. Clinical and field experience. | ||
| 443 | INSTRUMENTAL PRACTICUM | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite 442. Procedures for teaching instrumental music at all levels. Special emphasis will be placed on classroom management, recruitment, assessment, literature selection, scheduling, and rehearsal organization. Clinical and field experience. | ||
| 451 | INTRODUCTION TO MUSICOLOGY | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 352. Comparative musicology; acoustics; psychology and physiology of music; aesthetics; theory of music theory; historical musicology. | ||
| 453 | MUSIC SOFTWARE SURVEY/USE | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 122 or permission of instructor. A survey and evaluation of available software in the various forms of musical instruction. Students will design a course suitable for submission to a programmer. | ||
| 454 | ORCHESTRATION | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 222. Theory of instrumentation ranging from small ensembles to full band and orchestras. | ||
| 455 | ADV CONDUCTING: INSTRUMENTAL | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 361, 442 or permission. Baton techniques and problems relating to practice, reading and preparation of scores; organization of ensembles; programming; conducting large instrumental ensembles. One hour lab required. | ||
| 456 | ADVANCED CONDUCTING: CHORAL | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 363. Conducting techniques to the choral ensemble, including leadership, error detection, tonal development, stylistic accuracy and analysis. One hour lab required. | ||
| 457 | SENIOR RECITAL | 0 credits |
| Permission of applied instructor is required for this course, which is taken only during the semester of the Senior Recital. | ||
| 458 | PERCUSSION METHODS | 1 credits |
| Prerequisites: 346, 352, acceptance into Music Education Program. A comprehensive approach to the pedagogy and performance of the percussion instruments for the instrumental education major in preparation for teaching music. | ||
| 463 | REPERTOIRE & PED: STRING INSTR | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study in depth of the four bowed string instruments, their teaching and close relationship. Despite obvious difference in physical application of cello and bass from violin and viola, methods of bowing, sound production and coloring are closely related. Application of the instruments to solo, chamber and orchestral playing. | ||
| 465 | VOCAL PEDAGOGY | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 300 or above with permission of instructor. In depth study of subjects dealing with teaching voice: physiology of the vocal instrument, principles governing vocal production and application of vocal pedagogy. | ||
| 467 | GUITAR PEDAGOGY | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A systematic analysis of prevailing schools of guitar pedagogy. Sound production physiology, method books and special problems in teaching addressed. | ||
| 468 | GUITAR ARRANGING | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. After comparative analysis of selected examples, students make original solo guitar arrangements of works written for other solo instruments and ensembles. | ||
| 469 | HISTORY & LIT: GUITAR & LUTE | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study of plucked, fretted, string instruments from the 14th Century to the present: construction, notation, literature and performance practices. Modern editions and recordings evaluated. | ||
| 471 | COUNTERPOINT | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Designed to give student of theory-composition necessary knowledge and skills for understanding contrapuntal practices and procedures; emphasis on 20th-Century techniques. | ||
| 472 | ADVANCED ORCHESTRATION | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 454. Study of techniques of orchestral style as found in major works from classical orchestra of Haydn and Mozart through modern orchestra of Stravinsky, Bartok, Berg and Schoenberg. | ||
| 490 | W: MUSIC | 1-3 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of topics not offered in regular curriculum. Graduate student must fulfill additional requirements. | ||
| 492 | STUDENT TEACHING COLLOQUIUM | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: restricted to students enrolled in Student Teaching in Music. For music education majors; certification, contracts, benefits, job market prospects and student teaching experience sharing. | ||
| 497 | INDP STUDY: MUSIC | 1-2 credits |
| (May be repeated for a total of four credits) Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of department head. Music major only. Independent study under supervision of specially selected faculty members in subject area bearing on student's own goals. | ||
| 498 | SENIOR HONORS PROJECT: MUSIC | 1-3 credits |
| (May be repeated for a total of six credits) Individually designed project demonstrating scholarship, analysis, advanced musicianship, research and/or creativity according to student interest. Restricted to University honors music student. | ||
| 525 | MUSIC TCHG METH FOR GRAD STDNT | 2 credits |
| Basic pedagogic techniques related to the teaching of undergraduate music courses, including preparation of syllabi, methods of evaluation, and instruction on class preparation and presentation. | ||
| 526 | GRADUATE MUSIC THEORY REVIEW | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: Undergraduate music theory equivalent to four semesters. Review of basic music a theory concepts. Coverage includes the chromatic harmony vocabulary of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. | ||
| 527 | GRADUATE MUSIC HISTORY REVIEW | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: Undergraduate music history equivalent to four semesters of music history or literature study. review of basic music history for graduate students. Coverage extends from antiquity to the present. Both reading and listening assignments will be required. | ||
| 532 | TCHG & LIT: PERCUSSION INSTRUM | 2 credits |
| To train undergraduate and graduate percussion students in techniques of percussion education. Emphasis on research, literature, performance, and techniques from elementary through secondary levels. | ||
| 551 | INTRODUCTION TO MUSICOLOGY | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 352. Comparative musicology; acoustics; psychology and physiology of music; aesthetics; theory of music theory; historical musicology. | ||
| 553 | MUSIC SOFTWARE SURVEY/USE | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 122 or permission of instructor. A survey and evaluation of available software in the various forms of musical instruction. Students will design a course suitable for submission to a programmer. | ||
| 555 | ADV CONDUCTING: INSTRUMENTAL | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: 361 and 442 or permission. Baton techniques and problems relating to practice, reading and preparation of scores; organization of ensembles; programming; conducting large instrumental ensembles. One hour lab required. | ||
| 556 | ADVANCED CONDUCTING: CHORAL | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 361 or equivalent. Conduction techniques to the choral ensemble, including leadership, error detection, tonal development, stylistic accuracy and analysis. One hour lab required. | ||
| 563 | REPERTOIRE & PED: STRING INSTR | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study in depth of the four bowed string instruments, their teaching and close relationship. Despite obvious difference in physical application of cello and bass from violin and viola, methods of bowing, sound production and coloring are closely related. Application of the instruments to solo, chamber and orchestral playing. | ||
| 567 | GUITAR PEDAGOGY | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A systematic analysis of prevailing schools of guitar pedagogy. sound production psychology, method books and special problems in teaching addressed. | ||
| 568 | GUITAR ARRANGING | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. After comparative analyses of selected examples, student make original solo guitar arrangements of works written for other solo instruments ensembles. | ||
| 569 | HISTORY & LIT: GUITAR & LUTE | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study of plucked, fretted, string instruments from the 14th Century to the present; construction, notation, literature and performance practices. Modern editions and recordings evaluated. | ||
| 570 | STD CHORAL LIT I: MEDIEVL/REN | 2 credits |
| A survey of choral repertoire in terms of general structure, character, voicing, notation, pitch, ornamentation, improvisation, and interpretation of dynamics, rhythm, articulation, and tempo. | ||
| 571 | STUDIES CHORAL LIT II: BAROQUE | 2 credits |
| A study of the repertoire in terms of general structure, character, voicing, notation, pitch, ornamentation, improvisation, and interpretation of dynamics, rhythm, articulation, and tempo. | ||
| 572 | STD CHOR LIT III: CLASC/ROMANT | 2 credits |
| A study of the repertoire in terms of general structure, character, voicing, notation, pitch, ornamentation, improvisation, and interpretation of dynamics, rhythm, articulation, and tempo. | ||
| 573 | STD CHOR LIT IV: 20TH CENTURY | 2 credits |
| A study of the repertoire in terms of general structure, character, voicing, notation, pitch, ornamentation, improvisation, and interpretation of dynamics, rhythm, articulation, and tempo. | ||
| 574 | INTEGRATIVE CONDUCT WORKSHOP | 2 credits |
| A study of how to prepare and execute effective rehearsal which respond to the needs of the singers while maintaining stylistic integrity in executing the music. | ||
| 590 | W: MUSIC | 1-3 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of topics not offered in regular curriculum. Graduate student must fulfill additional requirements. | ||
| 601 | CHORAL LITERATURE | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study in depth of style, structure, technical demands, manner of setting text, and special performance problems found in masterworks by great choral composers of nine centuries. | ||
| 604 | DEVELOPMENT OF OPERA | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Growth and development of opera from 1600 to present. Includes detailed examination of stylistic and structural changes as well as performance practices. | ||
| 609 | PEDAGOGY: JAZZ IMPROVISATION | 3 credits |
| A detailed study of the methods and materials as they relate to the teaching of jazz improvisation. | ||
| 611 | FOUNDTNS & PRINC OF MUSIC EDUC | 3 credits |
| A study of basic historical, philosophical, sociological, and psychological concepts in the context of music education. | ||
| 612 | PRACTICES & TRENDS MUSIC EDUC | 3 credits |
| A study of the history of practices and trends in American music education. | ||
| 613 | INST PROGRM/MUSIC FOR MICROCOM | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 553. Introduction to programming languages for the microcomputer including BASIC, Pascal and Assembler. Programming will be directed towards music educational concepts. | ||
| 614 | MEASRMNT & EVALUATION IN MUSIC | 3 credits |
| A study of measurement and evaluation techniques and their application in music education. | ||
| 615 | MUSICAL STYLES & ANALYSIS I | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Detailed study of compositional techniques and stylistic traits observed in Western music from period of Gregorian chant through music of Palest Gesualdo and others of late Renaissance. | ||
| 616 | MUSICAL STYLES & ANALYSIS II | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Detailed study of compositional techniques and stylistic traits observed in Western music from Monteverdi through early Beethoven. | ||
| 617 | MUSICAL STYLES & ANALYSIS III | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Detailed study of compositional techniques and stylistic traits observed in Western music from period of late Beethoven through Mahler and Strauss. | ||
| 618 | MUSICAL STYLES & ANALYSIS IV | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Detailed study of compositional techniques and stylistic traits observed in Western music in 20th Century. | ||
| 621 | MUSIC HST SURV: MID AGES & REN | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Historical and stylistic analysis of all aspects of music of Middle Ages and Renaissance. Research and writing in areas of special interest. | ||
| 622 | MUSIC HISTORY SURVEY: BAROQUE | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Historical and stylistic analysis of Baroque music; study in depth of specific examples, from recordings, scores and live performances; continuation and synthesis of approaches normal to study of music history; selected readings related to each student's particular fields of interest; project papers. | ||
| 623 | MUS HST SURV: CLASSIC & ROMANT | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Historical and stylistic analysis of classic and romantic music; study in depth of specific examples, through recordings, scores and live performances; discontinuation and synthesis of approacher normal to study of music history; selected readings related to each student's particular fields of interest; project papers. | ||
| 624 | MUS HST SURV: MUSIC SINCE 1900 | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Historical and stylistic analysis of music since 1900; study in depth of specific examples through recordings and live performances, continuation and synthesis of approaches normal to study of music history; selected readings and project papers. | ||
| 625 | GRADUATE BIBLIOGRAPHY & RSCH | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: undergraduate music degree of equivalent. Examination of all types of published music materials; research methods for thesis preparation and professional publishing; field trips to music libraries, computerized music research. | ||
| 627 | COMPUTER STUDIO DESIGN | 2 credits |
| The design and maintenance of a computer lab. Emphasis on hardware and software setup to maximize function and minimize maintenance. | ||
| 630 | TCHNG & LIT: BRASS INSTRUMENTS | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research in current trends and issues in brass teaching techniques and appropriate literature. | ||
| 631 | TCHG & LIT: WOODWND INSTRUMNTS | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. To delineate and clarify contemporary techniques of woodwind pedagogy and to develop a comprehensive understanding of woodwind literature. | ||
| 633 | TCHG & LIT: PIANO & HARPSICHRD | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. The examination of piano and harpsichord literature in historically chronological order with special attention to its pedagogical value and stylistic differences. | ||
| 634 | TCHNG & LIT: STRING INSTRUMNTS | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research in current trends and issues in string teaching techniques and appropriate literature. | ||
| 640 | ADVANCED ACCOMPANYING I | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing in keyboard performance and/or accompanying or the permission of the instructor. An in-depth study of principles of accompanying, sight reading, standard repertoire, and transposition. | ||
| 641 | ADVANCED ACCOMPANYING II | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing in keyboard performance and/or accompanying or the permission of the instructor. An in-depth study of principles of accompanying, sight reading, standard repertoire, and transposition. | ||
| 642 | ADVANCED ACCOMPANYING III | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing in keyboard performance and/or accompanying or the permission of the instructor. An in-depth study of principles of accompanying, sight reading, standard repertoire, and transposition. | ||
| 643 | ADVANCED ACCOMPANYING IV | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing in keyboard performance and/or accompanying or the permission of the instructor. An in-depth study of principles of accompanying, sight reading, standard repertoire, and transposition. | ||
| 647 | MASTERS CHAMBER RECITAL | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Composition student will present a recital of chamber music compositions (at least one-half hour in length) written while in residence at the University. Student will actively organize and coordinate the recital and will also participate either as performer or conductor. | ||
| 653 | ELECTRONIC MUSIC | 3 credits |
| The theory and practice of electronic music composition. Developing a practical understanding of sound synthesis and MIDI in a digital/analog multi-track recording studio. | ||
| 657 | STUDENT RECITAL | 0 credits |
| Required of all music majors. Forum for student and faculty providing lectures, recitals, and opportunity to practice skills for successful music performance. | ||
| 665 | VOCAL PEDAGOGY | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. In-depth study of subjects dealing with teaching of voice: physiology of vocal instrument, principles governing vocal production and application of vocal pedagogy. | ||
| 666 | ADVANCED SONG LITERATURE I | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Systematic study of song literature presented chronologically according to national schools of composition. Stylistic compositional characteristics and representative works of all major composers of solo song literature. | ||
| 667 | ADVANCED SONG LITERATURE II | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Systematic study of American, British and Italian song literature presented chronologically. Includes study of stylistic compositional characteristics and repertoire of major composers of song literature. | ||
| 675 | SEM: MUSIC EDUCATION | 1-3 credits |
| (May be repeated for a total of 6 credits) Intensive examination of special topics in the field of music education. | ||
| 697 | ADV PROB: MUSIC | 1-3 credits |
| (May be repeated for a total of eight credits) Prerequisite: permission of graduate advisor. Studies or research projects related to problems in music. | ||
| 698 | GRADUATE RECITAL | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of graduate advisor. Recital prepared and presented as a requirement for any appropriate degree option. If recital document is to be written in conjunction with the recital, add 699 for the additional credit. Once passed, may not be repeated for credit. | ||
| 699 | MASTERS THESIS/PROJECT | 4-6 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of graduate advisor. Research related to the completion of the master's thesis, project, or recital document written in conjunction with the graduate recital, depending on the student's degree option. | ||
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