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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides an extensive analytical and historical discussion of German song literature styles, from the 18th century to the present. Offered fall terms only. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Surveys strategies necessary for teaching music to all students, including those with special needs. Offered fall of even-numbered years. Same as MUSC 4583. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) 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. Same as MUSC 2608. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Studies musical trends and cultural forces influencing jazz, with analysis of improvisational styles, melodic and motivic variations, transcriptions and orchestrations from significant periods in its history. Offered spring terms only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 3642 (minimum grade D-). 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.
Explores basic informational sources about music and musicians; a study of citation formats, research methodologies and writing techniques employed in music research papers, theses and dissertations. Intended to increase students' information fluency. Required in all master's degree programs. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Provides a repertory and analysis of polyphonic music1400-1600. Same as MUSC 4712. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Provides an opportunity to read through, sing, play, study and discuss ancient repertories more intensively than is normally possible in music history lecture classes, seminars or chamber music ensembles. Evaluation is based on active participation, out-of-class research and final in-class group performance projects. Recommended for graduate students in historical musicology and choral conducting. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Examines instrumental and vocal performance practices through the 18th century. Topics may vary from year to year. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate 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. Same as MUSC 4752. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Provides a seminar in analysis of musical style and history of choral repertory . Those wishing review of literature and repertory may enroll for 4 credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Examines representative operas from the 17th through the 21st centuries. Emphasizes both cultural and analytical aspects and surveys related musicological literature. Same as MUSC 4772. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
Offers intensified work in history of music in the 20th century. Topics vary from year to year. Same as MUSC 4802. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) graduate students only.
