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.
An in-depth study of both vocal and instrumental collaborative repertoire in individually assigned projects, coached by collaborative faculty and others. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Teaches skills for opera coaches and rehearsal pianists. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate 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. Same as MUSC 5405. Offered fall only. Requisites: 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. Collaborative piano major or instructor consent required. Offered fall terms of odd-numbered years. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students 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. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Study of all forms string repertoire involving collaboration with piano including sonatas, duos, short pieces and concerti. Collaborative piano major or instructor consent required. Offered spring terms of even-numbered years. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students 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. Requisites: Restricted to graduate 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. For graduate music education majors. Same as MUSC 4443. Offered spring terms only. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
In depth study of the physiology, acoustics, and health aspects of the singing voice. Recommended for all graduate students in voice. Requisites: 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. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) 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. Requisites: 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. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Study and performance of musics of diverse cultures in the United States, including Native American, Latin American, African American and Asian American, as well as music from the mother cultures of these groups. Same as EMUS 1467 and 3467. Requisites: 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. Requisites: 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. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 5444 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate 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. 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. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
