Activities in sight-reading, fretboard harmony and comprehension of harmony and texture. Some work will be tied to the repertoire being studied in studio lessons. Open only to students with an emphasis on guitar performance in their degree plan. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Survey of accompanying repertoire for guitar with solo instruments (flute, violin, voice, etc.), including introductory work in basso continuo, playing/improvising from chord charts, and arranging accompaniments from musical scores. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 1326 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
Introduces conducting and rehearsal techniques. Department enforced coreq., performance participation in the appropriate ensemble (band, choir, or orchestra). Offered fall only. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Introduces conducting and rehearsal techniques. Coreq., performance participation in the appropriate ensemble (band, choir, or orchestra). Offered spring only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 3176 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Explores basic tonal music improvisation and performance styles that include Bach Solo Suites, Classical concerto cadenzas and music of India. Offered spring of even-numbered years. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 2111 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
An analytical and historical survey of the repertory of the guitar and its antecedents from the renaissance to the present day. Same as MUSC 5106. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Trains practice techniques for string players to master orchestral excerpts needed for all orchestra and festival auditions. Through careful listening students learn the four basic elements of orchestral excerpt preparation: rhythm, intonation, tone quality, interpretation. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) majors or graduate students only.
In-depth investigation of major original solo works for percussion, significant ensemble literature including chamber and large ensembles, and selected transcriptions. Instructor consent required. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Investigates major original solo works for trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba, and ensemble literature including chamber and large settings. Offered every other spring term. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
An analytical and historical survey of the repertory of the guitar and its antecedents from the renaissance to the present day. Same as MUSC 4106. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Offers advanced work in conducting. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Provides an advanced study of choral repertoire by style period. Required of all choral graduate students for a minimum of two semesters. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Application of performance skills for the advanced improviser through specific harmonic, melodic and rhythmic techniques. Includes analysis of transcriptions and varied harmonic contexts as well as a focus on the development of repertoire. Offered fall semester of odd-numbered years. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 3071 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Surveys approaches, techniques, philosophies and materials available for teaching jazz at both pre-college and collegiate level. Subject areas covered include improvisation, composition and arranging, studio teaching and directing ensembles. Studies the organization and administration of collegiate jazz programs. Topic include curriculum, program philosophy, teaching techniques, funding, teacher training and evaluation. Recommended prereq., MUSC 3253. Offered fall terms of even-numbered years. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Analyzes pedagogical techniques and philosophies of teaching brass instruments, and examines materials. Offered every other spring terms. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Provides the knowledge and skills to teach woodwind instruments in both individual studio and collegiate class settings. Considers pedagogical techniques for all levels of instruction. Offered fall terms of odd-numbered years. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Implements independent, project-based studies for further developing knowledge and experience in jazz pedagogy, performance and composition. Student is assessed and guided by faculty to develop specific skills needed toward becoming a more effective jazz educator. Recommended prereq., MUSC 5256. Offered spring terms only. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Provides a stylistic-historical survey in various genres from Baroque era to present. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Offered fall terms of even numbered years. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Provides advanced study in jazz literature and styles. Students present results of research on individually chosen topics or aspects of a topic central to the class. Requires class presentations and a major paper or project. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended prereqs., MUSC 5091 and 5642. Offered spring semester only. Requisites: Restricted to Music (MUSD) graduate students only.
