Introduces the instruments in the orchestra by studying their ranges, idioms, histories and performance practices. Assignments center around hands-on scoring for instruments. Student arrangements will be performed in class during the semester. Offered spring only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of MUSC 2102 and 2121 (all minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
Provides an overview of the recording process from the performer's perspective from soundcheck through final mastering. Uses recorded material from in-class sessions. Examines differing approaches to recording as well as current technologies. Same as CMDP 2860. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Introduces and explores basic concepts in audio recording from microphones to digital audio workstations. Also focuses on development of critical listening skills. Requisites: College of Music (MUSC) majors are excluded from this course.
Provides hands-on training in various audio recording techniques, acoustics, and sound reinforcement, studio maintenance, and troubleshooting. Real-world experience is gained through individual recording projects and College of Music events. Same as CMDP 2870. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 2081 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
Continuation of MUSC 1111. Reviews harmonic and formal concepts from MUSC 1111. Introduces advanced chromatic concepts such as modal mixture, seventh chords with added dissonance, Neapolitan sixth chord and augmented-sixth chords. Explores in-depth structural analysis of musical works. Offered fall only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 1111 (minimum grade D-) and a corequisite course of MUSC 2121. Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) majors or graduate students only.
Provides an overview of basic principles and practices of the music education profession. Explores public school music teaching through class discussions, directed observations, and a supervised field experience. Offered fall only. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Continuation of PMUS 1205. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of PMUS 1205 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) majors or graduate students only.
Continuation of MUSC 2101. Builds on and synthesizes harmonic, melodic and formal concepts from semesters 1-3. Includes writing about musical structure and analyzing relationships of musical structure to extramusical elements (such as text, performance technique, dance, staging, etc.). Introduces 20th century compositional techniques. Offered spring only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 2101 (minimum grade D-) and a corequisite course of MUSC 2131. Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) majors only.
Continuation of MUSC 1131. Applies concepts from MUSC 2101 in performance (prepared, from sight and improvised) and analytical listening (transcription, diction and aural analysis). Offered fall only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 1131 (minimum grade D-) and a corequisite course of MUSC 2101. Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) majors or graduate students only.
Continuation of MUSC 2121. Applies concepts from MUSC 2111 in performance (prepared, from sight and improvised) and analytical listening (transcription, dictation and aural analysis. Offered spring only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 2121 (minimum grade D-) and a corequisite course of MUSC 2111. Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) majors only.
Continuation of MUEL 1184, with more advanced repertoire and vocal techniques. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUEL 1184 (minimum grade D-). College of Music (MUSCU) majors are excluded from this course.
Continuation of Pmus 1184, with more advanced repertoire and vocal techniques. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of PMUS 1184 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
Provides an intensive study and application of the harmonic structure of music in a variety of keyboard skills: figured bass realization, chord progressions, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, on-sight harmonic analysis and playing by ear. Offered spring only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of MUSC 1111, 1131 and 1325 (all minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) majors or graduate students only.
An overall study in the art of working with instrumentalists and singers including repertoire and orchestral reductions. Requires performance with a student instrumentalist or singer to be critiqued and coached by class and instructor. Department enforced prereq., piano major or instructor consent required. Offered spring only. 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.
Investigates the discoveries and writings of F. M. Alexander regarding kinesthetic perception and coordination. Applies these contexts to specific musical activities. Same as MUSC 5608. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Offers a stylistic and historical examination of trends that have influenced present-day music in the U.S. Formerly EMUS 2752. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: United States context. Requisites: College of Music (MUSC) majors are excluded from this course.
Explores techniques used in combining music and dramatic arts, exploring a range of examples from musical and dramatic literature of the West or other world regions from circa 1000 to present. Specific course topics could cover any or all of these styles. Offered spring only. Requisites: College of Music (MUSC) majors are excluded from this course.
Highlight music in Asia and Oceania using current ethnomusicological materials. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Requisites: College of Music (MUSC) majors are excluded from this course.
Highlights music in Asia and Oceania using current ethnomusicological materials. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Highlights music in Africa, Europe and the Americas using current ethnomusicological materials. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Requisites: College of Music (MUSC) majors are excluded from this course.
Use current ethnomusicological materials and methods in the study of music outside the Western art tradition. Usually taught in the spring, MUSC 2782 focuses on music cultures of Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Examines the sacred and secular genres of Black American music from folk spirituals to contemporary gospel and hip-hop in their cultural and historical contexts. Examines individual composers and performers in specific historical contexts in order to understand the meanings behind certain Black musical stylistics, sound ideals and aesthetic preferences. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.