Music Courses


MUSIC

346 Repertoire. 1-2 cr. A comprehensive study of sources, analysis, and style of repertoire for a particular instrument(s) or voice(s). P: Jr st & cons inst.

354 Teaching Music. (Crosslisted with Curric) 3 cr. Development of musical skills and understandings. Ways of including music in the curriculum. P: EED and completion of previous sequence coursework.

361 Non-Western Music Performance-Study Groups. 1 cr. Study of non-Western musical traditions through performance: Javanese gamelan and Kiganda xylophone. P: Cons inst; may be repeated.

400 Music Cultures of the World: Africa, Europe, the Americas. (Crosslisted with Afroamer) 3 cr. Explores the performance, transmission, and consumption of traditional and popular musics of Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Employs musical-analytic and critical approaches to trace transnational musical circulation. P: So st.

401 Musical Cultures of the World. (Crosslisted with Folklore) 3 cr. Survey of selected musical cultures in Southeast Asia, Africa, East Asia, the Middle East, and the folk music of Europe and the Americas. Classification of musical instruments, theoretical systems, scale structures, role of music in society, relationship of music to other arts in their cultures. P: Cons inst.

402 Musical Cultures of the World. (Crosslisted with Folklore) 3 cr. Continuation of 401. P: Cons inst.

403 Music Cultures of the World: China, Korea, and Japan. (Crosslisted with Folklore) 3 cr. Considers major musical traditions of China, Korea, and Japan in relation to historical and contemporary contexts. Covers indigenous music theories, instrumental and vocal practices, intra- and inter-regional interactions, broadcast and recording media representations. P: So st & cons inst.

404 Music of S.E. Asia: Tradition, Innovation, Politics, and Religion. (Crosslisted with Folklore) 3 cr. Considers major musical traditions of Southeast Asia in relation to historical and contemporary contexts, emphasizing religion and politics. Covers indigenous music theories, instrumental and vocal practices, cross-cultural interactions, broadcast and recording media representations, and role of music in religious and political dynamics. P: So st & cons inst.

411 Survey of Music in the Middle Ages. 3 cr. Major genres and composers of monophonic and polyphonic music, sacred and secular in Western Europe and England (ca. 7th-14th centruries). P: Music 211-212 or Grad st or cons inst.

412 Survey of Music in the Renaissance. 3 cr. Major genres and composers of sacred and secular music (ca. 15th-16th centuries). P: Music 211-212 or Grad st or cons inst.

413 Survey of Music in the Baroque Era. 3 cr. Major genres and composers of sacred and secular music in Western Europe (ca. 1600-1750). P: Music 211-212 or Grad st or cons inst.

414 Survey of Music in the Classic Era. 3 cr. Major genres and composers in Western Europe (ca. 1750-1827). P: Music 211-212 or Grad st or cons inst.

415 Survey of Music in the Romantic Era. 3 cr. Major genres and composers in Europe (ca. 1820-1910). P: Music 211-212 or Grad st or cons inst.

416 Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century. 3 cr. Major genres and composers in Europe and the United States. P: Music 211-212 or Grad st or cons inst.

419 Music in the United States. 3 cr. Explores a variety of genres within their social and historical contexts including folk songs and ballads, the Native American Pow Wow, New England psalmody, popular song repertories, musical theater and opera, concert music, blues and jazz. P: Music 212 or cons inst.

461 Collegium Musicum. 1 cr. Early Music Ensemble specializing in performance of instrumental and vocal early music, using the school's collection of replicas of early instruments. Open to all students with or without experience of early music. P: Cons inst.

467 Language Diction for Singing. 2 cr. Principles of singing diction through categories of sound usability; general introduction to IPA alphabet and song transcriptions in English. Problems in vowel modification or compensation effects of retrogressive assimilation among continuants; techniques of resonation and articulation; development of specific skills for dealing with sounds in certain languages of Western Europe other than English. P: Cons inst.

468 Language Diction for Singing. 2 cr. Continuation of 467. P: Cons inst.

497 Special Topics in Music. 1-3 cr. P: Cons inst.

509 Seminar in Afro-American Music History and Criticism. (Crosslisted with Afroamer) 3 cr. Introduction to historical research in and critical interpretation of Afro-American music. Consideration of standard musical and critical sources. P: Cons inst or Grad st.

511 Historical Performance Practices. 3 cr. Examination of historical evidence for performance practice and its relevance to modern performances of the music of earlier eras. P: Music 211 & 212, or equiv, or cons inst.

513 Survey of Opera. 3 cr. Historical development of opera; investigation of main stylistic features of representative masterworks. P: Cons inst.

515 Proseminar in Ethnomusicology. (Crosslisted with Folklore) 3 cr. Introduction to ethnomusicology, including historical survey of major works in the field, classification of musical instruments, measurement of tuning systems and concepts of scale, mode and rhythm in non-Western music. P: Music 401-402 or cons inst.

523 Orchestration. 3 cr. History of orchestration and arranging; study of representative works by means of scores, recordings, and attendance at rehearsals of University organizations; scoring for band, chorus, and orchestra. P: Cons inst.

524 Orchestration. 3 cr. Continuation of 523. P: Cons inst.

530 Jazz Improvisation. 3 cr. Theoretical concepts, development of aural skills, and analysis procedures related to the jazz idiom. P: Demonstrated proficiency on instrument; cons inst.

535 American Folk and Vernacular Music. (Crosslisted with Folklore) 3 cr. An ethnographic, historical examination of immigrant and indigenous "roots" musical genres (blues, hillbilly, powwow, polka, conjunto, etc.) in relation to technological, commercial, artistic, and socio-political forces in American life. P: Jr st.

539 The Folklore of Festivals and Celebrations. (Crosslisted with Folklore, Anthro, Theatre) 3 cr. Survey of interdisciplinary literature on social/performative folklore aesthetics and environments by in-depth study of three festivals and ceremonies. Required field trips. P: Jr st or cons inst.

540 Advanced Instrumental Pedagogy. 2 cr. Advanced pedagogical methods for instrumental performance. P: Grad st and/or cons inst.

541 Choral Literature and Performance Practices of Today. 2 cr. Choral literature from Renaissance to present. P: Cons inst.

542 Choral Literature and Performance Practices of Today. 2 cr. Continuation of 541. P: Cons inst.

543 Advanced String Pedagogy. 2 cr. History and theory of pedagogy of stringed instruments including Geminiani, Paganini, Leopold Mozart, Tartini, and Duport; the viol family and others. P: Cons inst.

544 Advanced String Pedagogy. 2 cr. P: Cons inst.

545 Practicum in Advanced String Pedagogy. 2 cr. Provides opportunity for graduate students to teach privately or in small groups under faculty supervision. P: Music 543 or equiv or cons inst.

546 String Literature. 2 cr. Relationship of string solo, ensemble and orchestral literature to history, style, form, genre, and performance practice. Emphasis on bibliographic sources; research project required. P: Sr st.

547 Piano Pedagogy I. 2 cr. A first course in piano pedagogy with concentration on teaching at the beginning-intermediate levels. Includes pre-college laboratory observation and teaching. P: Gr st in music or cons inst.

548 Piano Pedagogy II. 3 cr. Exploration of appropriate materials, standard literature, pedagogical techniques, and structure for the intermediate to advanced student. Research in specialized topics. Includes laboratory observation and teaching. P: Music 547 or cons inst.

550 Percussion Literature. 2 cr. This course will examine a select body of Western art music composed for percussion during the twentieth and twenty-first Centuries. Important compositional styles and repertoire will be presented and discussed with an emphasis on historical perspective and compositional technique.

551 Class Piano Pedagogy. 3 cr. Techniques for teaching older beginners or adults in class or individual instruction, piano literature sources and references, evaluation of repertoire and analysis of methods and structure. P: Cons inst.

553 Advanced Conducting. 2 cr. Study/analysis of conducting techniques; score reading/interpretation of masterpieces from standard repertoire. P: Cons inst or Music 254.

554 Advanced Conducting. 2 cr. Continuation of 553. P: Music 254.

556 University Opera. 1-2 cr. Opera role: preparation, rehearsal and performance in University opera production. Course credit available to singers cast by audition in major or minor roles. P: Cons inst.

557 Opera Workshop. 2 cr. Performance of scenes from standard operas or of whole operas; singing, accompanying, and dramatic action; instruction in voice projection, posture and movement; problems of staging, lighting, costume and scenery. P: Cons inst.

558 Madrigal Singers. 1 cr. Ensemble specializing in 16th and 17th century secular music. P: Grad st.

560 Practicum in Advanced Studio Teaching-Piano. 1 cr. Observation and teaching of an advanced undergraduate student under the direct supervision of a studio professor. P: Music 548 or cons inst.

561 Advanced Ensemble-Piano. 1 cr. Assignments in performing ensemble literature. Open to all University students with graduate standing. P: Cons inst.

562 Jazz Ensemble. 1 cr. Assignment in performing ensemble literature. Open to all University students with graduate standing. P: Audition and/or cons inst.

563 Advanced Ensemble-Voice. 1 cr. Assignments in performing ensemble literature. Open to all University students with graduate standing. P: Cons inst.

565 Advanced Ensemble-Woodwind. 1 cr. Assignments in performing ensemble literature. Open to all University students with graduate standing. P: Cons inst.

567 Advanced Ensemble-Brass. 1 cr. Assignments in performing ensemble literature. Open to all University students with graduate standing. P: Cons inst.

568 Advanced Ensemble-Percussion. 1 cr. Assignments in performing ensemble literature. Open to all University students with graduate standing. P: Cons inst.

569 Advanced Ensemble-String. 1 cr. Assignments in performing ensemble literature. Open to all University students with graduate standing. P: Cons inst.

570 University Symphony Orchestra. 1 cr. Performance plus additional study of performance practice and orchestral literature. Open to graduate music majors only. P: Audition.

571 Chamber Orchestra. 1 cr. Rehearsal, study of performance of classical symphonic works of 19th and 20th century orchestra and concerto literature. P: Audition & Grad st.

572 Advanced Ensemble-Classical Guitar. 1 cr. Rehearsal, coaching and preparing guitar literature for performance of duos, trios, and quartets. Musicians other than guitarists are permitted to enroll and be incorporated into the ensembles. P: Cons inst.

573 Contemporary Chamber Ensemble. 1 cr. Assignments in performing ensemble literature. Open to all University students with graduate standing. P: Cons inst; Grad st.

574 Wind Ensemble. 1 cr. Limited instrumentation for students having attained exceptional level of performance ability. P: Audition; Grad st.

575 Philomusica. 1 cr. A selective string ensemble which explores, rehearses and performs works from the baroque, romantic classical and contemporary repertoire. P: Grad st & cons inst.

576 Concert Band. 1 cr. Rehearsal and performance from band literature; additional study of performance practice. Open to graduate students only. P: Audition; Grad st.

577 Chorale. 1 cr. Performance and study of choral chamber music. P: Audition; Grad st.

578 Concert Choir. 1 cr. Performance plus additional study of performance practice and choir literature. Open to graduate majors only. P: Audition. Grad st.

579 Masters Singers. 1 cr. A group of select singers who study varied repertoire conducted by graduate students. P: Audition; Grad st.

591 Organ Literature and Design. 2 cr. Survey of organ literature with parallel study of organ design and construction. Research project required. P: Sr/Grad st or cons inst.

592 Organ Literature and Design. 2 cr. Continuation of 591. P: Sr/Grad st or cons inst.

619 Music Research Methods and Materials. (Crosslisted with LIS) 3 cr. Historical and contemporary bibliography resources for musical scholarship; general reference tools of scholarly work and specific musicological works. P: Grad st or cons inst.

620 Proseminar in Musicology. 3 cr. Introduction to musicological methods and problems, principally with reference to the history of Western music. Current issues. P: Music 619.

621 Renaissance Polyphony. 3 cr. Analysis and stylistic composition. P: Sr st or cons inst.

622 Baroque Counterpoint. 3 cr. Analysis and stylistic composition. P: Sr st or cons inst.

623 Form and Analysis. 2-3 cr. Study of modern analytical techniques; practice in analysis of representative works. P: Sr st or cons inst.

624 Form and Analysis II. 2-3 cr. Continuation of 623. P: Sr st or cons inst.

716 Seminar in Musical Instruments of the World. (Crosslisted with Folklore) 3 cr. Classification, distribution and theories of origin of musical instruments, particularly those of the non-Western world and their relation to Western musical instruments. P: Music 515, 401, or 402.

720 Bibliography and Research Methods: Ethnomusicology. (Crosslisted with Folklore) 3 cr. Survey of research materials; general works, area studies, film documentation, disc recordings and tape. P: Cons inst.

725 Music Theory Pedagogy. 3 cr. Approaches to the instruction of undergraduates in rudiments, aural skills, harmony, counterpoint, and analysis; problem-solving in the classroom; computer-assisted instruction. P: Cons inst.

726 Computers in Music Research 1. 3 cr. Introduction to the use and programming of microcomputers for music research applications. P: Cons inst.

749 Seminar in Vocal Techniques. 2 cr. Study and analysis of various vocal techniques: pedagogical and historical viewpoints. P: Cons inst.

751 Seminar in Piano Pedagogy. 3 cr. Interpretive and technical approaches to advanced keyboard performance. P: Grad st; cons inst.

752 Piano Pedagogy Workshop. 1 cr. This course is designed to assist the DMA student in piano performance and pedagogy in developing a pedagogical workshop for piano teachers. The project will culminate in a public workshop which may address any approved area of keyboard pedagogy. P: DMA candidate in piano performance and pedagogy; one semester of Music 751; cons inst.

767 Advanced Problems in Singing Diction. 2 cr. Special problems in French, German, Italian, Spanish, and English diction as related to vocal music in solo and ensemble forms. P: Music 467-468 or cons inst.

768 Advanced Problems in Singing Diction. 2 cr. Continuation of 767. P: Music 467-468 or cons inst.

791 Seminar in Piano Literature. 3 cr. Applied piano literature including representative works from all periods. P: Cons inst.

792 Seminar in Vocal Literature. 3 cr. Comprehensive study of vocal literature including representative works from various periods. P: Cons inst.

793 Seminar in Organ Literature. 2 cr. Topics in organ literature, usually focused on single historical style or genre; advanced analytical and research skills required. P: Music 591-592 or equiv.

796 Seminar in Duo Sonata Literature. 3 cr. Comprehensive study of major works for single instrument and piano with primary focus on interpretive and technical issues for the collaborative musician. P: Cons inst.

798 Seminar-Instrumental Literature. 2 cr. P: Grad st & cons inst.

799 Independent Work. 1-3 cr. Approval of project and assignment to staff member by Graduate Committee. P: Cons of Grad committee.

821 Historical Music Theories 1. 3 cr. The development of musical concepts and issues in music-theoretical discourse from antiquity through the 17th century. P: Cons inst.

822 Historical Music Theories 2. 3 cr. The development of musical concepts and issues in music-theoretical discourse from the 17th century through the present. P: Cons inst.

823 Schenkerian Analysis. 3 cr. Studies in the theoretical concepts and analytical methods of Heinrich Schenker. P: Music 621 or cons inst.

824 Post-tonal Analysis. 3 cr. Studies in the theoretical concepts and analytical methods, including those of Milton Babbitt, Allen Forte, David Lewin, Robert Morris, and others. P: Cons inst.

825 Rhythm, Meter, Form. 3 cr. Theories of rhythm and meter as organizational forces in music, recent extensions of those theories, and alternatives to the concept of musical form. P: Cons inst.

826 Computers in Music Research 2. 3 cr. Advanced studies in the use and programming of microcomputers for music research applications. P: Cons inst.

900 Colloquium. 0 cr. Current research topics presented by staff, graduate students, and visiting scholars. Required of all graduate students in music history and ethnomusicology throughout residence. Required of all graduate students in music history, ethnomusicology, and music theory throughout residence.

909 Music and Culture Workshop. 1-3 cr. Advanced training in the cultural and interdisciplinary study of music. Emphases on critical analysis of recent scholarship; peer-review of manuscripts; presentation of ongoing research. P: Cons inst.

911 Seminar in Musicology. 3 cr. Topics in musicology, dealing primarily with an important aspect or genre or music or segment of a stylistic period. P: Cons inst.

915 Seminar in Ethnomusicology. (Crosslisted with Folklore) 3 cr. Topics in ethnomusicology within a cross-cultural framework; melodic typology, scale and tuning systems, mode, rhythm, ornamentation, improvisation techniques, oral and written traditions of composition, notation systems, and function of music society. P: Music 401 or 402, 515.

921 Current Issues in Musical Thought 1. 3 cr. Topics of current theoretical or compositional concern and in-depth discussions of recent publications. P: Cons inst.

922 Current Issues in Musical Thought 2. 3 cr. Topics of current theoretical or conpositional concern and in-depth discussions of recent publications. P: Cons inst.

923 Seminar in Notation. 3 cr. Notational systems, their history, interpretation and significance with special reference to development of Western notation. P: Cons inst.

925 Topics in Music Analysis 1. 3 cr. Intensive discussions of particular repertoire or musical problems. P: Cons inst.

926 Topics in Music Analysis 2. 3 cr. Intensive discussions of particular repertoire or musical problems. P: Cons inst.

927 Seminar in Composition. 3 cr. Topics directly related to composition, including musical forms, contemporary performance practice, electronic music, intermedia. P: Cons inst.

928 Seminar in Composition. 3 cr. Continuation of 927. P: Cons inst.

990 Masters Thesis. 1-4 cr. Approval of subject and assignment to staff member by the Graduate Committee. P: Assignment by Grad committee.

999 Advanced Independent Work. 1-3 cr. Approval of project and assignment to staff member by the Graduate Committee. P: Cons of Grad committee.

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307 Advanced Techniques: Flute. 1-2 cr. P: Jr st & cons inst.

309 Advanced Techniques: Oboe. 1-2 cr. P: Jr st & cons inst.

311 Advanced Techniques: Clarinet. 1-2 cr. P: Jr st & cons inst.

315 Advanced Techniques: Bassoon. 1-2 cr. P: Jr st & cons inst.

342 Piano Accompanying Lab. 1 cr. Laboratory in piano accompanying for piano emphasis majors. P: Cons inst.

407 Advanced Flute. 2-4 cr. P: Cons inst.

409 Advanced Oboe. 2-4 cr. P: Cons inst.

411 Advanced Clarinet. 2-4 cr. P: Cons inst.

413 Advanced Saxophone. 2-4 cr. P: Cons inst.

415 Advanced Bassoon. 2-4 cr. P: Cons inst.

501 Masters Level-Piano. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

503 Masters Level-Organ. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

505 Masters Level-Voice. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

507 Masters Level-Flute. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

509 Masters Level-Oboe. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

511 Masters Level-Clarinet. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

513 Masters Level-Saxophone. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

515 Masters Level-Bassoon. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

517 Masters Level-Horn. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

519 Masters Level-Trumpet. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

521 Masters Level-Trombone. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

523 Masters Level-Euphonium. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

525 Masters Level-Tuba. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

527 Masters Level-Percussion. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

531 Masters Level-Violin. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

532 Advanced Conducting. 3-4 cr. P: Cons inst.

533 Masters Level-Viola. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

535 Masters Level-Cello. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

537 Masters Level-String Bass. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

540 Masters Level-Guitar. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

542 Advanced Accompanying. 2-3 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf; extensive repertoire in accompanying literature including public performance; cons inst.

545 Practicum in Instrumental Pedagogy. 1 cr. Supervised experience in studio and group coaching. P: Grad st and/or permission of inst.

547 Masters Level Composition. 3 cr. Private composition at the master's degree level. P: Cons inst.

548 Masters Level Composition. 3 cr. Private composition at the master's degree level. P: Cons inst.

561 Organ Improvisation and Liturgy. 2 cr. Development of organ improvisation skills; survey of liturgical practices and styles. P: Sr/Grad st or cons inst.

562 Organ Improvisation and Liturgy. 2 cr. Continuation of 561. P: Sr/Grad st or cons inst.

701 Doctoral Level-Piano. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

703 Doctoral Level-Organ. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

705 Doctoral Level-Voice. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

707 Doctoral Level-Flute. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

709 Doctoral Level-Oboe. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

711 Doctoral Level-Clarinet. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

713 Doctoral Level-Saxophone. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

715 Doctoral Level-Bassoon. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

717 Doctoral Level-Horn. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

719 Doctoral Level-Trumpet. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

721 Doctoral Level-Trombone. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

723 Doctoral Level Euphonium. 4 cr. Doctoral level private instruction in euphonium performance. P: Audition & cons inst.

725 Doctoral Level Tuba. 4 cr. Private instruction in tuba performance including appropriate etudes, solo, chamber and orchestral literature. P: Acceptance into the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree program for brass instruments.

727 Doctoral Level Percussion. 4 cr. This course is designed to assist the student in musical and technical proficiency on designated percussion instruments. Studying at an advanced performance level, the student works independently and with faculty guidance to develop one's personal potential.

731 Doctoral Level-Violin. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

732 Doctoral Level Conducting. 2 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

733 Doctoral Level-Viola. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

735 Doctoral Level-Cello. 4 cr. P: Grad st in Music Perf & cons inst.

737 Doctoral Level String Bass. 4 cr. P: Mus Perf 637.

740 Doctoral Level-Guitar. 4 cr. P: Mus Perf 540.

742 Doctoral Level Private Instruction in Accompanying. 2 cr. Extensive, in-depth study of the collaborative piano repertoire, focusing primarily on works for single instruments and voice with piano at the doctoral level. P: Cons inst.

747 Doctoral Level Composition. 3 cr. Doctoral level composition. P: Cons inst.

748 Doctoral Level Composition. 3 cr. Doctoral level composition. P: Cons inst.

990 Masters Recital. 1-4 cr. P: Approval of Grad committee.

999 Advanced Independent Work in Applied Music. 1-2 cr. P: Approval of Grad committee.