Courses

Surveys keyboard music from 1600 to 1830. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Surveys keyboard music from 1830 to the present. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Studies the history, theory, and practice of Basso-continuo accompaniment. Provides practical instruction in realizing harmony from a given bass line (figured or unfigured), projecting affect, and creating dynamics at the harpsichord. Emphasizes individual cognition and creativity. Recommended prereqs., MUSC 2325 and PMUS 1586. Same as MUSC 5405. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Examines instrumental music curricula, instructional materials, and teaching techniques appropriate for rehearsal, class, and lesson settings. Also addresses administration strategies for instrumental music programs. Prereq., MUSC 2103. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Same as MUSC 5442. Offered spring only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Group coaching class to prepare for voice recitals as well as to learn vocal repertoire including historical background, composers, styles, and poetic interpretation. May be repeated up to 12 credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to Music majors or graduate students only.

Trains practice techniques for String Players to master orchestral excerpts needed for all orchestra and festival auditions. Through careful listening students learn to improve the four basic elements of orchestral excerpt preparation: Rhythm, Intonation, Tone Quality, Interpretation. Prerequisites: Restricted to Music majors or graduate students only.

Surveys strategies necessary for teaching music to all students, including those with special needs. Offered fall of even-numbered years. Prereqs., MUSC 2103 and 3133. Recommended prereq., MUSC 4113. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Same as MUSC 5583. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Continue of MUSC 2608 with greater concentration on utilizing Alexander principles in specialized activity. Prereq., MUSC 2608 or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Provides repertory and analysis of polyphonic music 1400-1600. Prereq., MUSC 3802. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Same as MUSC 5712. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite class of MUSC 3802. Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Examines the role of women as creators and performers of Western Music. Explores related issues in musicology, including canon formation, reception history, and feminist aesthetics. Restricted to junior or senior College of Music majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) College of Music majors only.

Examines representative operas from the 17th century. Emphasizes historical and stylistic analysis and surveys related musicological literature. Prereq., MUSC 3812. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Same as MUSC 5772. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Offers intensified work in history of music in the 20th century. Topics vary from year to year. Prereq., MUSC 3812. Restricted to junior or senior College of Music majors only. Same as MUSC 5802. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) College of Music majors only.

Examines music and writings about music from the Baroque era. Emphasizes historical and stylistic analysis and current musicological literature. Prereq., MUSC 3812 or instructor consent. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Examines music and writings about music during the Classic and Romantic eras of the Western tradition, 1750-1900. Emphasizes historical and stylistic analysis and current musicological research. Recommended prereq. or coreq., MUSC 3812. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Explores music of cultures south of the United States, emphasizing the relationships of music and culture in folk, popular, and art styles. Same as MUSC 5892. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) College of Music majors only.

Engage with music/music business organizations in the community (for profit or non-profit) to pursue specific tasks or projects relevant to the student's career goals. A minimum of 48 hours is required per semester for one credit. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours. Recommended prereq., Masters standing. MUSC 4908 and 5908 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Students acquire the practical skills they need to build their career as professional musicians, as well as explore the many options for putting their music education to work in the marketplace. Students will also explore the state of live music-making today and explore ways to maintain relevance for themselves and their art in an ever-changing world. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Designed for the aspiring professional performer. Through classroom theory and off-campus application, acquire skills in programming for and communicating with diverse audiences, marketing & PR, and new paradigms of concert presentation. Will result in an actual musical presentation in the community. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Prereq., MUSC 3997. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite class of MUSC 3997. Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Prepares students to pursue independent research in the history of music. Meeting as a seminar, the course focuses on the nature of evidence, methods and tools of research, and theoretical or historiographic issues. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Studies musical and dance traditions and current practices. Prereq., MUSC 4012 or instructor consent. Same as DNCE 5054. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

In-depth investigation of major original solo works for percussion, significant ensemble literature including chamber and large ensembles, and selected transcriptions. Prereqs., graduate standing in music and instructor consent.

Investigates major original solo works for trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba, and ensemble literature including chamber and large settings. Offered every other spring semester.

Provides an advanced study of orchestration techniques through score analysis and student projects. Offered fall only.