University Bulletin
Undergraduate Degree Programs
BRASS: Trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba
KEYBOARD: Piano, organ
STRINGS: Violin, viola, violoncello, doublebass
WOODWINDS: Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone
PERCUSSION
VOICE
For each instrument individual instruction in offered to different types of students at different levels:
Primary instrument: Student in B.A. (Music) and B.S. (Music Ed) Levels I-VII
Performance instrument: Students in B.Mus. Level I-VII
Secondary instrument: Nonmajor students or others using this as secondary instrument.
The courses are designated according to a particular pattern for identification on the student's transcript and in the Schedule of Classes. Applied music fees are required for individualized instruction: $175 for a 1-credit course; $250 for a 2-credit course; $250 for a 3-credit course. Examples of listings:
| Course Abbrev | Number & Suffix | Instrument | Type of Student | Level | Credit | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRASS | 100J | TRUMPET: | Secondary: | 1 | $175 | |
| 110J | TRUMPET: | Secondary: | 2 | $250 | ||
| BRASS | 120J | TRUMPET: | Primary: | Level I | 2 | $250 |
| 170J | TRUMPET: | Primary: | Level II | 2 | $250 | |
| BRASS | 200J | TRUMPET: | Primary: | Level III | 2 | $250 |
| 270J | TRUMPET: | Primary | Level IV | 2 | $250 | |
| BRASS | 320J | TRUMPET: | Primary: | Level V | 2 | $250 |
| 370J | TRUMPET: | Primary: | Level VI | 2 | $250 | |
| BRASS | 420J | TRUMPET: | Primary: | Level VII | 2 | $250 |
| 470J | TRUMPET: | Primary: | Level VIII | 2 | $250 | |
| BRASS | 130J | TRUMPET: | Performance: | Level I | 3 | $250 |
| 180J | TRUMPET: | Performance: | Level II | 3 | $250 | |
| BRASS | 230J | TRUMPET: | Performance: | Level III | 3 | $250 |
| 280J | TRUMPET: | Performance: | Level IV | 3 | $250 | |
| BRASS | 330J | TRUMPET: | Performance: | Level V | 3 | $250 |
| 380J | TRUMPET: | Performance: | Level VI | 3 | $250 | |
| BRASS | 430J | TRUMPET: | Performance: | Level VII | 3 | $250 |
| 480J | TRUMPET: | Performance: | Level VIII | 3 | $250 | |
MUSIC 004
(GA)
Film Music (3) An introductory examination of music's role in Hollywood narrative film from the classic era (1930s and 1940s) to the present.
Effective: Summer 2009
MUSIC 005
(GA)
An Introduction to Western Music (3) A general survey of art music in western society, highlighting important composers and stylistic developments.
Effective: Spring 2004
MUSIC 005H
(GA)
An Introduction to Western Music (3) A general survey of art music in western society, highlighting important composers and stylistic developments.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 005H
(GA)
An Introduction to Western Music (3) A general survey of art music in western society, highlighting important composers and stylistic developments.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 005S
(GA)
An Introduction to Western Music (3) A general survey of art music in western society, highlighting important composers and stylistic developments.
Effective: Summer 2006
MUSIC 007
(GA;US)
Evolution of Jazz (3) Study of the origins and development of jazz as an art form.
Effective: Summer 2005
MUSIC 008
(GA)
Rudiments of Music (3) Introduction to the elements of music: notation, scales, meter, rhythm, intervals; basic chord structure.
Effective: Fall 2004
MUSIC 008H
(GA)
Rudiments of Music (3) Introduction to the elements of music: notation, scales, meter, rhythm, intervals; basic chord structure.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 009
(GA;IL)
Introduction to World Musics (3) An overview of the music of India, China, Japan, Indonesia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Effective: Summer 2005
MUSIC 040S
First-Year Seminar in Music Education (1) Introduction to the University, the School of Music, the music education degree program, and the music teaching profession.
Effective: Fall 2006
MUSIC 050
(GA)
Beginning Piano: Non-Music Major (1) Introduction to the keyboard, notation, chord progressions, transposition, improvisation, and simple accompanying techniques for the non-music major. An additional fee is required for this course.
Effective: Fall 2004
MUSIC 051
(GA)
Intermediate Class Piano: Non-Music Major (1) Instruction in harmonizing melodies, accompanying techniques, improvisation, and repertoire.
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 050 or placement audition
MUSIC 052
(GA)
Voice CLass: Non-Music Major (1) Group study emphasizing development of rudimentary skills and their recreational use in a range of popular and art music.
Effective: Fall 2004
MUSIC 053
(GA)
Class Voice Practicum (1) Voice study in group and individual formats, supervised by in-class lessons and discussions, enhanced by additional individual instruction with pedagogy students.
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 054
(GA)
Beginning Class Guitar: Non-Music Major (1) Class instruction in guitar for non-music majors.
Effective: Fall 2004
MUSIC 076
Chamber Orchestra (1 per semester, maximum of 8) Chamber orchestra rehearsal and performance.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 077
(GA)
Philharmonic Orchestra (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Orchestra rehearsal and performance.
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 078
(GA)
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Rehearsal and performance of wind repertoire and concert band literature.
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 079
Pep Band (1 per semsester/maximum of 4) A band to perform at selected athletic events.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 080
(GA)
Symphonic Band (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Rehearsal and performance of symphonic band literature. A select group using standard instrumentation.
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 081
(GA)
Marching Blue Band (1 per semester/maximum of 4) Rehearsal and performance of appropriate music and maneuvers for football games and related events.
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 082
(GA)
Concert Band (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Rehearsal and performance of concert band literature.
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 083
(GA)
Campus Band (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Rehearsal and performance of concert band literature.
Effective: Spring 2002
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 084
(GA)
Jazz Ensemble (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Survey and performance of historic and contemporary big band styles.
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 085
(GA)
Singing Lions (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Rehearsal and performance of popular music of all eras, including swing, jazz, and show choir styles.
Effective: Summer 1995
Prerequisite:
placement audition
MUSIC 086
(GA)
Percussion Ensemble (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Study and performance of percussion chamber music in various instrumental combinations, focusing on the classical and contemporary repertoire.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 087
Mallet Ensemble (1) Study and performance of music for keyboard percussion instruments.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 088
(GA)
Campus Choir (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Building skills needed for successful choral singing including vocal production, sight singing, ear training, and music fundamentals.
Effective: Fall 2001
MUSIC 089
(GA)
University Choir (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Rehearsal and performance of choral repertoire appropriate to mixed-voice ensemble of 100-150 voices.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 090
(GA)
Glee Club (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Rehearsal and performance of music composed for male voices from the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries, including sacred and secular compositions.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 091
(GA)
Oriana Singers (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Rehearsal and performance of choral repertoire for treble voices from the sixteenth to twentieth centuries, including sacred and secular compositions.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 092
(GA)
Chamber Music for Voices (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Select groups of singers performing choral chamber music.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 093
(GA;US;IL)
Essence of Joy (1 per semester, maximum of 8) Rehearsal and performance of choral repertoire from the African/American tradition.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 094
(GA)
Women's Chorale (1 per semester, maximum of 8) Rehearsal and performance of treble choral literature.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 101
Music Common Hour (1) Student and faculty recitals, master classes, lectures by faculty and guests, and Common Hour attendance.
Effective: Fall 1985
MUSIC 103
(GA)
Concert Choir (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Rehearsal and performance of choral repertoire appropriate to mixed-voice ensemble of approximately sixty voices.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 104
(GA)
Chamber Singers (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Rehearsal and performance of choral repertoire appropriate to mixed-voice ensemble of approximately twenty-four voices.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 106
(GA)
Early Music Ensemble (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Ensemble for the performance and study of Baroque or early music on instruments of the era.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 110
Keyboard Skills I: Music Major (1) Introduction to the keyboard, chord progressions, transposition, improvisation, and simple accompanying techniques.
Effective: Fall 1985
MUSIC 112
Class Guitar (0.5-1) Functional guitar techniques and materials.
Effective: Fall 1993
MUSIC 113
Music Theatre--Class Voice I (1) Group study emphasizing development of sound vocal and musicianship skills fundamental for music theatre.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
admission into the School of Theatre with intent to major in Music Theatre
MUSIC 114
Music Theatre--Class Voice II (1) Group study emphasizing development of sound vocal and musicianship skills fundamental for music theatre.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 113
MUSIC 115
Voice Class (1) Class study of voice, with emphasis on pedagogical experiences and techniques useful in public school music classrooms.
Effective: Spring 1995
MUSIC 116
Intermediate Voice Class: Music Major (1) Class study of voice, with emphasis on pedagogical experiences and techniques useful in public school music classrooms. For Music Majors only.
Effective: Summer 1994
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 115
MUSIC 119S
First-Year Music Seminar (2) Individual applied instruction and group activities; orientation, area recitals, and studio classes as required by instructor.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
permission of instructor
MUSIC 121
Basic Musicianship I (1) Elementary sight singing and dictation.
Effective: Fall 1989
Prerequisite:
ability to reproduce simple rhythm and tonal patterns
Concurrent:
MUSIC 131
MUSIC 122
Basic Musicianship II (1) Continuation of Music 121.
Effective: Fall 1989
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 121
Concurrent:
MUSIC 132
MUSIC 129S
First-Year Performance Seminar (3) Individual applied instruction and group activities; orientation, area recitals, and studio classes as required by instructor.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
permission of instructor
MUSIC 131
Music Theory I (2) Review of rudiments; introduction to the fundamental linear and vertical features of tonal music, integration of written and aural skills.
Effective: Fall 1989
Prerequisite:
ability to read musical notation; knowledge of musical rudiments.
Concurrent:
MUSIC 121
MUSIC 132
Music Theory II (2) Continuation of Music 131.
Effective: Fall 1989
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 131
Concurrent:
MUSIC 122
MUSIC 151
Brass Techniques I (1) Introduction to basic performance techniques on brass instruments; teaching strategies and materials for use in a heterogeneous instrument setting.
Effective: Fall 2007
MUSIC 152
Percussion Techniques I (1) Introduction to basic performance techniques on percussion instruments; teaching strategies and materials for use in a heterogeneous instrument setting.
Effective: Fall 2007
MUSIC 153
String Techniques I (1) Performance techniques on stringed instruments for music education majors.
Effective: Fall 2007
MUSIC 154
Woodwind Techniques I (1) Performance and teaching techniques for woodwind instruments.
Effective: Fall 2007
MUSIC 162
(IL)
Introduction to Music History (2) An introduction to Western music history and world music of selected cultures through the study of representative works.
Effective: Spring 2006
Concurrent:
MUSIC 132
MUSIC 170
Keyboard Skills II: Music Major (1) Instruction in secondary chord progressions, transposition, improvisation, accompanying techniques, simple score reading.
Effective: Fall 1985
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 050, MUSIC 110 or placement audition
MUSIC 173
Composition I (2) Composition instruction for first-year composition majors.
Effective: Spring 1998
Prerequisite:
admission to the B.M. degree in Composition
MUSIC 173S
First-Year Composition Seminar (2) Individual composition instruction for freshman composition majors (Fall semester) and group activities.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
admission to the BM degree in Composition
MUSIC 174
Composition II (2) Composition instruction for first-year composition majors.
Effective: Spring 1998
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 173
MUSIC 181
Jazz Improvisation I (2) A study of the fundamentals of jazz theory, harmonic functions, and their applications to jazz improvisation.
Effective: Fall 1991
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 132
MUSIC 182
Jazz Improvisation II (2) A study of advanced harmonic concepts and their application to jazz improvisation.
Effective: Summer 1986
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 181
MUSIC 190
(GA)
Chamber Music for Strings (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Preparation for performance of advanced chamber music literature involving primarily string instruments--string quartets, piano trios, clarinet quintets.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
permission of instructor
MUSIC 191
(GA)
Chamber Music for Woodwinds (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Preparation for performance of advanced chamber music literature involving primarily woodwind instruments--woodwind quintets and quartets.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
permission of instructor
MUSIC 192
(GA)
Chamber Music for Brass (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Preparation for performance of advanced chamber music literature involving primarily brass instruments--brass quartets and quintets.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
permission of instructor
MUSIC 193
Sonata Duos (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Preparation for performance of advanced sonata literature for various individual instruments with keyboard.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
permission of instructor
MUSIC 194
Studio and Recital Accompanying (1 per semester/maximum of 8) Keyboard accompaniment of student soloists in the studio and in public performance under faculty supervision.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
KEYBD 120J orKEYBD 130J or consent of supervising faculty member
MUSIC 199
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Spring 2007
MUSIC 210
Keyboard Skills III: Music Major (1) Playing accompaniments from chord symbols and full notation, transposition, improvisation, modulation, score-reading, and standard literature.
Effective: Fall 1985
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 170 or placement audition
MUSIC 212
Guitar Techniques II (1) Intermediate performance and teaching techniques for guitar.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 112
MUSIC 216
Care and Nuture of Young Singing Voices (0.5) The nature of singing voices in children from birth through adolescence; strategies for helping all children become successful singers.
Effective: Summer 2006
MUSIC 221
Basic Musicianship III (1) Intermediate sight singing and dictation.
Effective: Fall 1991
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 122 Prerequisite or concurrent:MUSIC 231
MUSIC 222
Basic Musicianship IV (1) Continuation of Music 221.
Effective: Spring 1997
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 221 . Prerequisite or concurrent:
MUSIC 231
Music Theory III (2) Intermediate concepts of tonal theory.
Effective: Fall 1989
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 132
MUSIC 240
Music in Early Childhood (3) Development of musical knowledge and skills; materials and methods for musical experiences for children in educational and recreational settings.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
for students in the N-3 Teacher Certification Program only
MUSIC 241
Music for Classroom Teachers (3) Development of competencies for guiding musical experiences of children in the elementary classroom.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
for students in the K-6 Teacher Certification Program only
MUSIC 251A
Brass Techniques II: Trumpet (0.5) A class setting in which trumpet performance techniques, teaching/diagnostic strategies, instructional materials, and literature are taught, practiced, and developed.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 151
MUSIC 251B
Brass Techniques II: Horn (0.5) A class setting in which horn performance techniques, teaching/diagnostic strategies, instructional materials, and literature are taught, practiced, and developed.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 151
MUSIC 251C
Brass Techniques II: Trombone (0.5) A class setting in which trombone performance techniques, teaching/diagnostic strategies, instructional materials, and literature are taught, practiced, and developed.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 151
MUSIC 251D
Brass Techniques II: Euphonium/Tuba (0.5) A class setting in which euphonium and tuba performance techniques, teaching/ diagnostic strategies, instructional materials, and literature are taught, practiced, and developed.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 151
MUSIC 253A
String Techniques II: Violin (0.5) Performance techniques on violin for music education majors.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 153
MUSIC 253B
String Techniques II: Viola (0.5) Performance techniques on viola for music education majors.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 153
MUSIC 253C
String Techniques II: Cello (0.5) Performance techniques on cello for music education majors.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 153
MUSIC 253D
String Techniques II: Double Bass (0.5) Performance techniques on double bass for music education majors.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 153
MUSIC 254A
Woodwind Techniques II: Flute (0.5) Performance and teaching techniques and materials selection for flute.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 154
MUSIC 254B
Woodwind Techniques II: Oboe (0.5) Performance and teaching techniques and materials selection for oboe.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 154
MUSIC 254C
Woodwind Techniques II: Clarinet (0.5) Performance and teaching techniques and materials selection for clarinet.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 154
MUSIC 254D
Woodwind Techniques II: Saxophone (0.5) Performance and teaching techniques and materials selection for saxophone.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 154
MUSIC 254E
Woodwind Techniques II: Bassoon (0.5) Performance and teaching techniques and materials selection for bassoon.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 154
MUSIC 256
Introduction to Finale (1) Introduction to music notation processing using Finale on both the IBM and Macintosh platforms.
Effective: Spring 1998
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 132
MUSIC 261
(IL)
Survey of Music History I (3) A survey of music history to 1750, with readings, listening, and lecture.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 131, MUSIC 162
MUSIC 262
(IL)
Survey of Music History II (3) A survey of music history from 1750 to the present, with readings, listening, and lecture.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 132, MUSIC 162
MUSIC 266
Basic Conducting (1) Basic instruction and practicum in conducting, both choral and instrumental.
Effective: Fall 1993
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 221, MUSIC 231
MUSIC 267
Techniques of Composition (2) Basic instruction in the techniques of composition in all idioms.
Effective: Fall 1993
Prerequisite:
or concurrent:MUSIC 231
MUSIC 270
Keyboard Skills IV: Music Major (1) Instruction in secondary chord progressions, transposition, improvisation, accompanying techniques, score reading.
Effective: Summer 1987
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 210 or placement audition
MUSIC 273
Composition III (2) Composition instruction for second-year composition majors.
Effective: Spring 1998
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 174
MUSIC 274
Composition IV (2) Composition instruction for second-year composition majors.
Effective: Spring 1998
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 273
MUSIC 295A
Early Field Experience in Music Education (1) Observation of music learning and teaching processes, development of basic teaching skills and reflective behaviors.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
fourth semester standingMUSIC 115, MUSIC 210
MUSIC 296
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
MUSIC 297
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
MUSIC 297A
Choral Conducting Practicum (1) For undergraduates who create their own choirs from the membership of Penn State ensembles as part of the Willa Taylor conducting internship program.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 297A
Choral Conducting Practicum (1) For undergraduates who create their own choirs from the membership of Penn State ensembles.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 297A
Choral Conducting Practicum (1) For undergraduates who creat their own choirs from the membership of Penn State Ensembles.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 297B
Choral Conducting Project (1) For undergraduate students who serve as assistants and interns with non-Penn State ensembles.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 297B
Choral Conducting Project (1) For undergraduate students who serve as assistants and interns with non-Penn State ensembles.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 297B
Choral Conducting Project (1) For undergraduate students who serve as assistants and interns with non-penn state ensembles.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 297C
Sinfonietta (1) String training ensemble for those who wish to improve their orchestral reading skills and repertoire.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 297C
Sinfonietta (1) String training ensemble for those who wish to improve their orchestral reading skills and repertoire.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 297C
Sinfonietta (1) String training ensemble for those who wish to improve their orchestral reading skills and repertoire.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 297D
Fall Athletic Band (1) For students not in blue band to participate in special athletic events.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 297D
The Craft of Singing (3) An in-depth study of classical vocal performance, technique, anatomy and pedagogy. Students are also introduced to the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 297D
Fall Athletic Pep Band (1) For students not in Blue Band to participate in special athletic events.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 297E
World Music Classroom (3) Explore the nature of music and musical cultures globally. Students will experience music through listening, singing, and dance.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 297E
Choral Singing (3) A new a capella campus group; audition in lage November to join.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 297E
World Music Classroom (3) Explore the nature of music and musical cultures globally. Students will experience music through listening, singing, and dance.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 297F
Film Music (3) Introductory examination of the role of music in narrative film, the premier art form of the 20th century.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 297J
Song Writing (3) This course will take the student through the process of composing and producing a recorded song. Topics covered in addition to music composition will include form, lyric writing, arranging, audio recording and sequencing. Familiarity with basic audio sequencing software and music theory concepts is important. Permission of program required.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 298
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1992
MUSIC 298C
Song Writing (3) This course will take the student through the process of composing and producing a recorded song. Topics covered in addition to music composition will include form, lyric writing, arranging, audio recording and sequencing. Familiarity with basic audio sequencing software and music theory concepts is important. Permission of program required.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 299
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Spring 2007
MUSIC 312
Performance of Diverse Musical Styles (1) Exploration of world instruments and singing through performance and study.
Effective: Summer 2006
MUSIC 325
History of Music II (3) Music from 1700 to 1827; the music of the late baroque and the classical periods.
Effective: Spring 2007
MUSIC 326
History of Music III (3) Music from 1827 to the present; the romantic era to the contemporary.
Effective: Spring 2007
MUSIC 331
Tonal Analysis (2) Introduction to standard procedures of tonal analysis, including concepts of form and structure.
Effective: Spring 1997
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 221, MUSIC 231
MUSIC 332
Analysis of Twentieth Century Music (2) Application of analytical techniques and compositional theories to music of the twentieth century.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 331
MUSIC 336
Orchestration (2) Scoring for the orchestra.
Effective: Spring 1988
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 222, MUSIC 232
MUSIC 340
Music Learning and Development (2) Application of psychological principles to teaching of music, including curriculum design and contemporary practices in music education.
Effective: Fall 2008
Prerequisite:
acceptance into Teacher Education Degree Program in Music
Concurrent:
MUSIC 341
MUSIC 395A
MUSIC 341
Instructional Materials in Music (2) Exploration of instructional materials and repertoire for use in K-12 music settings. Limited to Music Education majors who have been accepted into the Teacher Education Degree Program in Music.
Effective: Summer 2006
Concurrent:
MUSIC 340
MUSIC 395A
MUSIC 345
Instrucational Practices in Music (2) For music education students to learn about instrucational techniques and practices for music performance and general music classes.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 340, MUSIC 341, MUSIC 395A piano and voice proficiencies passed.
Concurrent:
MUSIC 395B
MUSIC 366
Intermediate Conducting (1) Intermediate instruction in conducting; conducting techniques specific to instrumental or choral music; introduction to rehearsal technique.
Effective: Fall 2008
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 266, MUSIC 270, MUSIC 331
MUSIC 373
Composition V (3) Composition instruction for third-year position majors.
Effective: Spring 1998
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 274
MUSIC 374
Composition VI (3) Composition instruction for third-year composition majors.
Effective: Spring 1998
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 373
MUSIC 387
Language Diction for Singers: Italian and English (1) Intensive drill in the pronunciation, phonetic transcription, and singing of Italian and English.
Effective: Summer 1991
Prerequisite:
VOICE 170J orVOICE 180J or 2 semesters ofVOICE 100J orVOICE 110J
MUSIC 388
Language Diction for Singers: French (1) Intensive drill in the pronunciation, phonetic transcription, and singing of French.
Effective: Spring 1987
Prerequisite:
VOICE 170J orVOICE 180J or two semesters ofVOICE 100J orVOICE 110J
MUSIC 389
Language Diction for Singers: German (1) Intensive drill in the pronunciation, phonetic transcription, and singing of German.
Effective: Spring 1987
Prerequisite:
VOICE 170J orVOICE 180J or two semesters ofVOICE 100J orVOICE 110J
MUSIC 395A
Cohort Practicum I (1) Observation and pre-service experience in the schools. Limited to Music Education Majors.
Effective: Fall 2008
Prerequisite:
Acceptance into Teacher Education Degree Program in Music
Concurrent:
MUSIC 340
MUSIC 341
MUSIC 395B
Cohort Practicum II (1) Observation and teaching experiences in a variety of musical instruction settings.
Effective: Spring 2009
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 341, MUSIC 395A piano proficiency passed
Concurrent:
MUSIC 345
MUSIC 399
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Spring 2007
MUSIC 400
Solo Recital (1) Required recital for Performer's Certificate.
Effective: Spring 1994
Prerequisite:
permission of the director of the school of music
MUSIC 412
Jazz Pedagogy (2) The development of advanced skills in pedagogy for teaching jazz bands.
Effective: Summer 1994
Prerequisite:
admission to the Music Education program or certification
MUSIC 414
String Pedagogy (1-2) The development of skills in pedagogy for teaching strings.
Effective: Spring 1992
Prerequisite:
completion of 300-level strings course
MUSIC 415
Woodwind Pedagogy (1-2) The development of skills in pedagogy for teaching woodwinds.
Effective: Spring 1992
Prerequisite:
completion of 300-level woodwind course
MUSIC 416
Brass Pedagogy (1-2) The development of skills in pedagogy for teaching brass.
Effective: Spring 1992
Prerequisite:
completion of 300-level brass course
MUSIC 417
Percussion Pedagogy (1-2) The development of advanced skills in pedagogy for teaching percussion.
Effective: Summer 1992
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 152;PERCN 320J orPERCN 330J or permission of instructor
MUSIC 418
Voice Pedagogy (2) Analysis of techniques of teaching voice and studies of related music literature and pedagogical writings.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
VOICE 270J orVOICE 280J ; or four semesters ofVOICE 100J orVOICE 110J
MUSIC 419
Piano Pedagogy I (2) Analysis of beginning teaching methods and teaching strategies for children.
Effective: Spring 1997
Prerequisite:
KEYBD 270 orKEYBD 280;MUSIC 331
MUSIC 421
Jazz Combo Class (1) Study and performance of small group jazz.
Effective: Summer 1994
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 181
MUSIC 422
Jazz Harmony and Arranging (3) Analysis and composition of jazz tunes and chord progressions; instrumental and vocal arranging in the jazz idiom.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 222, MUSIC 232
MUSIC 424
Piano Pedagogy II (2) Analysis of techniques of teaching intermediate-early advanced level piano and studies of music literature and pedagogical writings.
Effective: Spring 1997
Prerequisite:
KEYBD 270 orKEYBD 280;MUSIC 331
MUSIC 425
Advanced Voice Pedagogy (2) Analysis of techniques of teaching voice, supervised teaching, studies of studio materials and related topics.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 418
MUSIC 427
Masters of Music (3) An intensive investigation of the works of a major composer in Western music history. (May be repeated for credit.)
Effective: Spring 2007
MUSIC 428
Graduate Review of Tonal Analysis (2) Application of analytical techniques to music from Bach to Brahms.
Effective: Spring 1997
Prerequisite:
undergraduate core in music theory and literature at an accredited university or elementary analysis; MUSIC 429 and 430 if indicated on entering competency exam
MUSIC 429
Aural Review for Graduate Students (1) An intensive review of the aural skills required for a theoretical understanding of 18th- and 19th-century music.
Effective: Summer 1994
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 221 or undergraduate core in music theory at an accredited university
MUSIC 430
Harmony Review for Graduate Students (2) An intensive review of tonal harmony from a linear approach, including part- writing and counterpoint.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 232 or undergraduate core in music theory at an accredited university
MUSIC 431
ADVANCED TONAL ANALYSIS (2-3) Advanced techniques of musical analysis.
Effective: Fall 1996
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 331
MUSIC 432
Graduate Review of Twentieth-Century Analysis (2-3) The theory and analysis of style in music of the twentieth century.
Effective: Fall 1997
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 262, MUSIC 331
MUSIC 433
Advanced Analysis of Twentieth Century Music (2-3) In-depth studies of selected twentieth-century repertoires and/or analytical models.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 262, MUSIC 332
MUSIC 435
Score Reading (1) Introduction in score reading at the keyboard.
Effective: Spring 1991
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 232 ; piano proficiency passed
MUSIC 438
Figured Bass (2) Learning to realize and play figured basses at the keyboard with emphasis on examples from Italy, Germany, France, and England from 1600 to 1800.
Effective: Spring 1991
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 232 ; piano proficiency passed
MUSIC 440
Forms in Music (3) An investigation of the traditional forms of tonal music in Western culture. (May be repeated for credit.)
Effective: Spring 2007
MUSIC 441W
Capstone Experience in Elementary General and Choral Music (3) Selection and application of materials, methods, teaching and assessment strategies for elementary general and choral music settings.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 345, MUSIC 395B
MUSIC 442W
Capstone Experience in Middle School General and Choral Music (3) Capstone experience to teaching in general and choral middle school settings.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
Limited to Music Education Majors.MUSIC 345, MUSIC 395B
MUSIC 443
Choral Methods and Materials: Emphasis (3) Selection and analysis of choral literature, study of the adolescent voice; administration of school choral programs. Intended for those with a choral emphasis.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 266, MUSIC 295A, MUSIC 340, MUSIC 348 piano proficiency passed
MUSIC 444W
Capstone Experiences in Elementary and Intermediate Band (3) Examination and application of teaching strategies and materials for students planning to teach band in the elementary and middle schools.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 345, MUSIC 395A, MUSIC 366 piano proficiency passes
MUSIC 445W
Capstone Experiences in High School Band (3) Examination and application of teaching strategies and materials for students planning to teach high school bands.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 345, MUSIC 395B
MUSIC 446W
Capstone Experiences in Strings and Orchestra (3) Development of teaching techniques for instructing elementary and secondary string/orchestra student musicians for music education majors.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 345, MUSIC 395B
MUSIC 450
Teaching Marching Band (2) Traditional and contemporary drill design principles, show development strategies, instructional techniques, and organizational procedures involved in teaching marching band.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 345 or three years collegiate marching band experience or permission of program
MUSIC 451
Computer Programming for Musicians (3 per semester/maximum of 12) In-depth study of music programming techniques.
Effective: Summer 2008
Prerequisite:
INART 258, MUSIC 455 or permission of program
MUSIC 455
Technology in Music (1-3:1.5:1.5) Survey of how musical information is stored and processed in computer systems.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
CMPSC 100, CMPSC 101, CMPSC 121 orMUSIC 231
MUSIC 458
Electronic Music Composition (3) An introduction to the art of composition in the electronic audio medium.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
INART 258
MUSIC 459
Project in Electronic Music (1-3 per semester, maximum of 12) A studio course in the theory and practice of electronic music. Enrollment is restricted to 10 students.
Effective: Spring 1998
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 458
MUSIC 460
Teaching Musical Cultures (2) Exploration of the world's musical cultures and the implication of and procedures for teaching multicultural music. Limited to upper division music majors or permission of program.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 262 or permission of program
MUSIC 461W
Studies in Music History: Antiquity to 1600 (3) In-depth study of selected aspects of music and culture from antiquity to 1600, with emphasis on writing and research.
Effective: Spring 1997
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 261, MUSIC 331
MUSIC 462W
Studies in Music History: 1550-1750 (3) In-depth study of selected aspects of music and culture from 1550-1750, with emphasis on writing and research.
Effective: Fall 1996
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 261, MUSIC 331
MUSIC 463W
Studies in Music History: 1700-1900 (3) In-depth study of selected aspects of music and culture from 1700-1900, with emphasis on writing and research.
Effective: Spring 1997
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 262, MUSIC 331
MUSIC 464W
Studies in Music History: 1850-Present (3) In-depth study of selected aspects of music and culture from 1850 to the present, with emphasis on writing and research.
Effective: Spring 1997
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 262, MUSIC 332
MUSIC 465
Advanced Conducting I (3) Advanced instruction in conducting; conducting techniques specific to instrumental or choral music; emphasis on score study and rehearsal technique.
Effective: Summer 1994
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 366
MUSIC 466
Advanced Conducting II (2 per semester/maximum of 8) Standard scores of symphonies, tone poems, operas, oratorios, and shorter vocal and instrumental works studied from the viewpoint of the conductor.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 465
MUSIC 467
Opera Workshop (1-3 per semester/maximum of 6) History, analysis, and production of operas from sixteenth century to present.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
audition
MUSIC 468
Acting for Singers (2 per semester/maximum of 4) To help students develop authentic and specific characters/portrayals on stage through physical and emotional awareness.
Effective: Fall 2008
Prerequisite:
Must be currently enrolled for voice jury track at the level of V220J or higher or register with permission of the program
MUSIC 471
Structural and Sixteenth-Century Counterpoint (2) Advanced species counterpoint and its application to the sixteenth-century style.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 222, MUSIC 232
MUSIC 472
Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint (2) Imitative and nonimitative counterpoint in the style of Bach.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 222, MUSIC 232
MUSIC 473
Composition VII (3) Composition instruction for fourth-year composition majors.
Effective: Spring 1998
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 374
MUSIC 474
Composition VIII (3) Composition instruction for fourth-year composition majors.
Effective: Spring 1998
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 473
MUSIC 476W
B.A. Senior Project (3) A semester project appropriate to student's option in B.A. program (e.g., research paper, performance with program notes, or related paper).
Effective: Spring 1992
Prerequisite:
seventh-semester standing
MUSIC 478
Vocal Literature (3) Introduction to the literature for solo voice in opera, oratorio, cantata, art song, and chamber music from the baroque to the present.
Effective: Spring 1997
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 262, MUSIC 331
MUSIC 480
Opera Literature (3) Studies in the development of the opera from 1600 to the present, treating both libretto and music.
Effective: Spring 1997
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 262, MUSIC 331
MUSIC 481
Keyboard Literature (3) Studies in the development of keyboard music and instruments; a survey of all eras using listening, analysis, and performance.
Effective: Spring 1997
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 262, MUSIC 331
MUSIC 483
Seminar in Voice Pedagogy (2) Survey of literature relevant to the teaching of voice from historical sources through recent pedagogical scholarship.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 418
MUSIC 485
Chamber Music Literature (3) Survey of chamber music for strings, winds, and brass instruments from the mid-16th century to the present day.
Effective: Spring 1997
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 262, MUSIC 331
MUSIC 487
Orchestral Literature (3) Survey of orchestral literature.
Effective: Spring 1997
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 262, MUSIC 331
MUSIC 489
Studio and Recital Accompaniment (1 per semester/maximum of 4) Advanced keyboard accompaniment of student soloists in the studio and in public performance under faculty supervision.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 194 or permission of instructor
MUSIC 493
Sonata Duos (1 per semester/maximum of 4) Preparation for performance of advanced sonata literature for various individual instruments with keyboard.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 193 or equivalent; permission of instructor
MUSIC 494
Research Topics (1-3) Supervised research leading to senior thesis or project.
Effective: Fall 1983
MUSIC 494H
Research Topics (1-3) Supervised research leading to senior thesis or project.
Effective: Fall 2007
MUSIC 495A
Student Teaching: General Music (5-7) Observation and teaching under supervision.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite:
completion of all courses in the major with a grade of "C" or better
Concurrent:
MUSIC 442
MUSIC 495B
Student Teaching: Choral Music (5-7) Observation and teaching under supervision.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite:
completion of all courses in the major with a grade of "C" or better
Concurrent:
MUSIC 443
MUSIC 495C
Student Teaching: Instrumental Music (5-7) Observation and teaching under supervision.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite:
completion of all courses in the major with a grade of "C" or better
Concurrent:
MUSIC 444
MUSIC 495D
Student Teaching Seminar in Music Education (1) Seminar for the professional development of pre-service music educators. Students must be registered for MUSIC 459A and either MUSIC 495B or 495C.
Effective: Spring 2001 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite:
MUSIC 295B, MUSIC 295C, MUSIC 342, MUSIC 343, MUSIC 344, MUSIC 395A ; orMUSIC 295C andMUSIC 395B with a grade of "C" or better
MUSIC 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
MUSIC 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
MUSIC 497A
Survey Music History I (3) For graduate students who need remedial work in music history.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 497A
Essence of Joy (1) Ensemble to perform sacred and secular repertoire from the African American traditions.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 497A
Survey Music History (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 497B
Oriana Singers (1) Performs music written for treble voices.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 497B
Survey Music History (3) For graduate students who need remedial work in music history.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 497B
Oriana Singers (1) Performs music written for treble voices.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 497C
Women's Chorale (1) Performs selected treble repertoire from the past five centuries.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 497C
Oriana Singers (1) Performs music written for treble voices.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 497C
Women's Chorale (1) Performs selected treble repertoire from the past five centuries.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 497D
University Choir (1) Presents both major large-scale choral works and appropriate shorter works. 18th, 19th, and 20th century major works.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 497D
Mallet Ensemble (1) Study and performance of music for keyboard percussion instruments.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 497D
University Choir (1) Presents both major large-scale choral works and appropriate shorter work. 18th, 19th, and 20th century major works.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 497E
Essence of Joy (1) Ensemble to perform sacred and secular repertoire from the african american traditions.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 497E
Early Childhood Practicum (1) Students will plan and deliver weekly music classes for preschool children at the Bennett Center. Will complete a case study on one child they observe throughout the semester
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 497E
Essence of Joy (1) Ensemble to perform sacred and secular repertoire from the African American traditions.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 497F
Glee Club (1) Male voices singing music from the renaissance through the twentieth-century.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 497F
Flute Music Literature (1) Selected studies in flute literature. Will include research, analysis and performance.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 497F
Glee Club (3) Male voices singing music from the renaissance through the twentieth-century.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 497G
Hi-Lo's (1) Select group performing choral chamber music.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 497G
Horn Excerpts (1) Study of horn excerpts.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 497G
Hi-Lo's (1) Select group performing choral chamber music.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 497I
Early Childhood Practicum (1) Students will plan and deliver weekly music classes for preschool children at the Bennett Center. Will complete a case study on one child they observe throughout the semester.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 497I
Viola Orchestral Excerpts (1) An introduction to excerpts from the viola parts of standard orchestra literature required for professional orchestral auditions.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 497I
Viola Orchestral Excerpts (1) An introduction to excerpts from the viola parts of standard orchestral literature required for professional orchestral auditions.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 497J
Song Writing (3) This course will take the student through the process of composing and producing a recorded song. Topics covered in addition to music composition will include form, lyric writing, arranging, audio recording and sequencing. Familiarity with basic audio sequencing software and music theory concepts is important. Permission of program required.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 497J
Software Synthesis (3) In depth study of the MAX/MSP music programming language.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 497J
Mallet Ensemble (1) Study and performance of music for keyboard percussion instruments.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 497K
Violin Excerpts (1) Focus to introduce violinists to the standard excerpts required in professional orchestral auditions.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 498
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1992
MUSIC 498A
Review of Harmony/Analysis (2) Devoted to an in-depth study of tonal harmony and analysis, beginning with a review of diatonic progressions and continuing with chromatic harmony.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 498A
Bass Excerpts (1) This course is designed to study in depth a series of double bass excerpts from the standard orchestsral and opera repertoire. We will look at how to prepare and practice these excerpts for audtions. Weekly attendance is mandatory and there will be a mock audition behind a screen at the end of the semester.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 498A
Review of Harmony/Analysis (2) Devoted to an in-depth study of tonal harmony and analysis, beginning with a review of diatonic progressions and continuing with chromatic harmony.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 498B
Bass Orchestral Excerpts (1) This cours is designed to study in depth a series of double bass excerpts from the standard orchestral and opera repertoire. We will look at how to prepare and practice these excerpts for auditions. Weekly attendance is mandatory and there will be a mock audition behind a screen at the end of the semester.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 498B
The Business of Music (1) Survey of topics related to a career in music performance - including auditions, competitions, finances, work abroad, etc. guest lecturers included.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 498B
Bass Orchestral Excerpts (1) This course is designed to study in depth a series of double bass excerpts from the standard orchestral and opera repertoire. We will look at how to prepare and mock audition behind a screen at the end of the semester.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
MUSIC 498C
Mallet Ensemble (1) Study and performance of music for keyboard percussion instruments.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 498C
Song Writing (3) This course will take the student through the process of composing and producing a recorded song. Topics covered in addition to music composition will include form, lyric writing, arranging, audio recording and sequencing. Familiarity with basic audio sequencing software and music theory concepts is important. Permission of program required.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 498D
The Music of Alban Berg (2-3) This course will examine the music of Alban Berg with special emphasis on his operas Wozzeck and Lulu. The course will focus on Berg's pitch and rhythmic techniques and how they serve to articulate the symbolic, expressive, and formal aspects of his music. It will also look at his penchant for incorporating autobiographical elements into his compositions.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 498D
Viola Literature (1-2) Selected studies in viola music literature. Will include research, analysis, and performance.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MUSIC 498E
Mentoring (1) This course is intended for students who are in the Master of Music Education program. It will focus on the mentoring of pre-service music education students currently enrolled in MUSIC 395A.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 498F
Viola Orchestral Excerpts (1) An introduction to excerpts from the viola parts of standard orchestral literature required for professional orchestral auditions.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MUSIC 499
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Spring 2007
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