Taken concurrently with either MUSC 4313 or 4443. Provides students with opportunities to observe and practice the use of various teaching techniques and relate them to concepts presented in the methods course. Students consult with the instructor to determine appropriate placements in schools. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 2103 (minimum grade D-). Requires corequisite course of MUSC 4313 or 4443. Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Study of church music for liturgical and non-liturgical denominations; includes hymn playing, anthem accompaniments, basics of conducting from the organ console and improvisation, and selection of organ music appropriate to the requirements of the church year and other special services. Same as MUSC 5255.
Designed for music students. Teaches concepts and skills necessary to develop, host, and maintain Macintosh-based web servers and to create and serve multimedia files including video, MP3, MIDI,and PDF.
Examines choral music curricula, instructional materials, and teaching techniques appropriate for secondary choral settings. Also addresses administrative strategies for choral music programs. Prereq., MUSC 2103. Same as MUSC 5313. Offered spring only. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
Surveys keyboard music from 1600 to 1830. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
Surveys keyboard music from 1830 to the present. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) 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. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) 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. Same as MUSC 5442. Offered spring only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 2103 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) 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. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) 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. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) 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. Recommended prereq., MUSC 4113. Same as MUSC 5583. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of MUSC 2103 and 3133 (all minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
Continuation of MUSC 2608 with greater concentration on utilizing Alexander principles in specialized activity. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 2608 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.
Provides repertory and analysis of polyphonic music 1400-1600. Same as MUSC 5712. Requisites: Requires prerequisite class of MUSC 3802 (minimum grade D-). 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. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) College of Music (MUSCU) majors only.
Examines representative operas from the 17th century. Emphasizes historical and stylistic analysis and surveys related musicological literature. Same as MUSC 5772. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 3812 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
Offers intensified work in history of music in the 20th century. Topics vary from year to year. Same as MUSC 5802. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 3812 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) College of Music (MUSCU) majors only.
Examines music and writings about music from the Baroque era. Emphasizes historical and stylistic analysis and current musicological literature. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 3812 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) 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. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) 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. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) College of Music (MUSCU) 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. MUSC 4908 and 5908 are the same course. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
