Courses

    Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.

    Study of all forms of wind, brass and percussion repertoire involving collaboration with piano including sonatas, duos, short pieces and concerti. Focus will be on standard literature and reading and listening assignments will be supplemented by in-class performances and presentations. Instructor consent required. Offered fall only.

    Students perform in a principal format for jazz expression. The large ensemble setting affords the opportunity to expand knowledge of jazz styles and repertoire as well as refine reading skills and improve spontaneous interaction with other musicians. Recommended prereqs., previous experience in large jazz ensembles and EMUS 3427 or equivalent.

    Study of all forms string repertoire involving collaboration with piano including sonatas, duos, short pieces and concerti. Focus will be on standard literature and reading and listening assignments will be supplemented by in-class performances and presentations. Prereq., instructor consent. Offered spring only.

    Allows students the opportunity to perform in the principal format for jazz expression. The small group setting affords performers the opportunity to refine improvisation skills, improve spontaneous interaction with musicians and expand knowledge of jazz styles and repertoire. Recommended prereqs., previous performance experience in small jazz combos and EMUS 3437 or equivalent.

    For graduate music education majors. Same as MUSC 4443. Offered spring only.

    In depth study of the physiology, acoustics, and health aspects of the singing voice. Recommended for all graduate students in voice. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
    Survey of the solo repertoire for young voices, the physiological aspects of mutational voices, techniques of vocalizing young voices, and class voice procedure. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Explores performance, composition, and the history of electronic music, including 20th century art music on through to electronic music in contemporary popular culture. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.

    Provides an extensive analytical and historical discussion of French song literature styles, from the 12th century to the present.

    Study and performance of music's of minority cultures in the United States, including Native American, African American, and Asian American, as well as music from the mother cultures of these groups. Same as EMUS 1467 and 3467. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
    Study and performance of various vocal styles, including madrigals and vocal jazz, investigation of the challenges of music making in a small group choral setting. Same as EMUS 1477 and EMUS 3477. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    A thorough investigation of the challenges of studio voice pedagogy, including corrective techniques, psychological philosophies, and video analysis of student teaching. Examination and evaluation of comparative methodologies of vocal technique. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 5444 (minimum grade D-).
    Group coaching class to prepare for voice recitals as well as to learn vocal repertoire including historical background, composers, styles, and poetic interpretation. Class may fulfill voice literature requirements when appropriate classes are not offered. Also available: weekly individual coaching to prepare for voice recitals and other projects. Diction, musical styles, and interpretation (music and text) are the main focus of this course. May be repeated up to 12 credit hours. For graduate voice students and collaborative pianists. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Offers graduate studies in specific areas or special projects in selected areas. For master's degree students only. See current online Schedule Planner for specific course number. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.

    Provides an extensive analytical and historical discussion of German song literature styles, from the 18th century to the present.

    For graduate music education majors. Same as MUSC 4583. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Offers graduate studies in specific areas or special projects in selected areas. For master's degree students only. See current online Schedule Planner for specific course number. Numbered TMUS 5504--5594. May be repeated for additional credit.

    Offers advanced graduate studies in specific areas orspecial projects in selected areas. For doctoral degree students only. See current online Schedule Planner for specific course number. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Study of the relationship of kinesthetic perception and postural reflexes to physical coordination in performance. Analysis and research regarding Alexander's principles. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
    Studies musical trends and cultural forces influencing jazz, with analysis of scales, improvisational styles, melodic and motivic variations, transcriptions, and orchestrations from significant periods in its history. Offered spring only. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 3642 (minimum grade D-).

    Provides a stylistic-historical survey in various genres from Baroque era to present. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Offered every other spring.

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