Music

College of Fine Arts

 

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 1998-99

Oliva, G., Director; Langford, R.G., Assistant Director; Black, L., Director of Admissions; Brooks, K., Academic Adviser; Basler, P.; Bodine, W.R.; Broadway, K.L.; Burrichter, R.G.; Casseday, K.; Chobaz, R.A.; Cornwell, R.; Crook, L.; Davis, J.; Fouse, S.B.; Graham, E.P.; Hoffer, C.R.; Jennings, A.; Kirklin, H.W.; Kitts-Turner, J.S.; Kushner, J.; LaFond, J-R.; Lower, J.; Marking, B.; Morrow, J.M.; Odom, L.; Penland, A.C.; Poole, R.; Robertson, G.; Robinson, R.L.; Sain, J.; Sexton, M.; Sharon, B.; Sharpe, K.; Small, T.S.; Smith, C.M.; Tanner, M.; Timmerman, M.; Udell, B.A.; Waybright, D.A.

MUSIC PERFORMANCE

Music Performance courses which encompass studio and class lessons are offered in voice, piano, organ, carillon, violin, viola, violoncello, string bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, saxophone, harpsichord, recorder and historical instruments. These courses are primarily for music majors and are open to non-majors only by audition and consent of the instructor.

The student registering for the first time for courses in music performance reports to the Director of Admissions, who designates a faculty member to audition and/or consult with the student and assign the student to the proper level and performance course number.

S-U Grade options and auditing of courses in Music Performance are not permitted. Performance Courses (1000 level) emphasize basic techniques. Music education, theory/composition, music history/literature, church music, and B.A. majors, secondary and non-majors take these courses in their first year.

Performance courses (2000 level) emphasize repertory and mastery of the basic techniques of the performing medium. Students majoring in performance will begin 2000 level courses in the first year.

Performance courses (3000 level) and (4000 level) are for advanced study. A student takes two semesters at the 3000 level. A full performance faculty jury exam is required for admission to 4000 level. Two semesters at the 4000 level are required of all performance and church music majors. Degree recitals must be presented at the University of Florida. All students accepted for music performance study must register and participate in an appropriate ensemble each semester of study. Consult the Department of Music student handbook for further information on the ensemble policy.

The performer’s certificate will be awarded at the discretion of the faculty to non-performance degree students who complete the graduation requirements of the (4000) level. Students must be recommended by their performance teacher for the performer’s certificate program at the beginning of their junior year.

Courses in performance, theory/composition, music history/literature and music education at the 3000-4000 level may be taken only after a student has achieved professional status by passing the musicianship assessment jury and the preprofessional performance jury. Other requirements include successfully completing musical styles, four semesters of ensemble (if required for degree) and four semesters of satisfactory recital attendance.

Since some students may need additional time to successfully complete the musicianship assessment jury and the preprofessional performance jury, students will be allowed to register for up to nine hours at the 3000 level prior to becoming a professional level music major. Consult the Department of Music Student Information Handbook for a list of specific 3000-4000 level courses which can be taken before achieving professional level status.

Music Performance: Brasses. F, S.

MVB 1411, 2421 Trumpet.

Credits: 2.

MVB 1412, 2422 Horn.

Credits: 2.

MVB 1413, 2423 Trombone.

Credits: 2.

MVB 1414, 2424 Euphonium.

Credits: 2.

MVB 1415, 2425 Tuba.

Credits: 2.

MVB 3431, 4441 Trumpet.

Credits: 3.

MVB 3432, 4442 French Horn.

Credits: 3.

MVB 3433, 4443 Trombone.

Credits: 3.

MVB 3434, 4444 Euphonium.

Credits: 3.

MVB 3435, 4445 Tuba.

Credits: 3.

MVB 3970 Junior Recital. F, S.

Credits: 1.

All music majors in the Bachelor of Music track must present a public recital during their junior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.

MVB 4640 Brass Instruments Pedagogy. S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MVB 2000 level.

An analysis of the principles, methods, and practices currently used in the teaching of brass instruments.

MVB 4971 Senior Recital. F, S.

Credits: 1.

All music performance majors must present a public recital during the senior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.

Music Performance: Keyboard. F, S.

MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 1.

Credits: 1; Prereq: MUT 1001.

MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 2.

Credits: 1.

MVK 1411, 2421 Piano.

Credits: 2.

MVK 1412, 2422 Harpsichord.

Credits: 2.

MVK 1413, 2423 Organ.

Credits: 2.

MVK 1415, 2425 Carillon.

Credits: 2.

MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 3.

Credits: 1; Open only to music majors.

This course is required of all music majors, with the exception of keyboard majors. Levels (3) and (4) may be exempted by examination.

MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 4.

Credits: 1; Open only to music majors.

This course is required of all music majors, with the exception of keyboard majors. Levels (3) and (4) may be exempted by examination.

MVK 3431, 4441 Piano.

Credits: 3.

MVK 3432, 4442 Harpsichord.

Credits: 3.

MVK 3433, 4443 Organ.

Credits: 3.

MVK 3435, 4445 Carillon.

Credits: 3.

MVK 3702 Accompanying.

Credits: 2. May be repeated for credit.

Instrumental chamber music, song, orchestral reductions and editions.

MVK 3970 Junior Recital. F, S.

Credits: 1.

All music majors in the Bachelor of Music track must present a public recital during their junior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.

MVK 4600 Organ Pedagogy. S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MVK 2423.

An introduction to the teaching of basic organ performance techniques.

MVK 4640 Piano Pedagogy. S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MVK 2421.

An analysis of the principles, methods and practices currently used in the teaching of piano.

MVK 4971 Senior Recital. F, S.

Credits: 1.

All music performance and church music majors must present a public recital during the senior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.

Music Performance: Other Instruments. F.

MVO 1413, 2423 Historical Instruments.

Credits: 2.

MVO 1414, 2424 Recorder.

Credits: 2.

MVO 3434, 4444 Recorder.

Credits: 3.

MVO 3970 Junior Recital. F.

Credits: 1.

All music majors in the Bachelor of Music track must present a public recital during their junior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.

MVO 4971 Senior Recital. F.

Credits: 1.

All music performance majors must present a public recital during the senior year, and pass an oral examination on the music programmed. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.

Music Performance: Percussion. F, S.

MVP 1411, 2421 Percussion.

Credits: 2.

MVP 3431, 4441 Percussion.

Credits: 3.

MVP 3970 Junior Recital. F, S.

Credits: 1.

All music majors in the Bachelor of Music track must present a public recital during their junior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.

MVP 4640 Percussion Instruments Pedagogy. S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MVP 2421.

An analysis of the principles, methods and practices currently in the teaching of percussion instruments.

MVP 4971 Senior Recital. F, S.

Credits: 1.

All music performance majors must present a public recital during the senior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.

Music Performance: Strings. F, S.

MVS 1411, 2421 Violin.

Credits: 2.

MVS 1412, 2422 Viola.

Credits: 2.

MVS 1413, 2423 Cello.

Credits: 2.

MVS 1414, 2424 String Bass.

Credits: 2.

MVS 1416, 2426 Guitar.

Credits: 2.

MVS 3431, 4441 Violin.

Credits: 3.

MVS 3432, 4442 Viola.

Credits: 3.

MVS 3433, 4443 Cello.

Credits: 3.

MVS 3434, 4444 String Bass.

Credits: 3.

MVS 3436, 4446 Guitar.

Credits: 3.

MVS 3970 Junior Recital. F, S.

Credits: 1.

All music majors in the Bachelor of Music track must present a public recital during their junior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.

MVS 4640 String Instrument Pedagogy. S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MVS 2000-level.

An introduction to the teaching of basic string instrument techniques.

MVS 4971 Senior Recital. F, S.

Credits: 1.

All music performance majors must present a public recital during the senior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.

Music Performance: Voice. F, S.

MVV 1411, 2421 Voice.

Credits: 2.

MVV 3431, 4441 Voice.

Credits: 3.

MVV 3970 Junior Recital. F, S.

Credits: 1.

All music majors in the Bachelor of Music track must present a public recital during their junior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.

MVV 4640 Vocal Pedagogy. S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MVV 2421.

An analysis of various methods, principles and practices in the teaching of voice.

MVV 4971 Senior Recital. F, S.

Credits: 1.

All music performance and church music majors must present a public recital during the senior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.

Music Performance: Woodwinds. F, S.

MVW 1411, 2421 Flute.

Credits: 2.

MVW 1412, 2422 Oboe.

Credits: 2.

MVW 1413, 2423 Clarinet.

Credits: 2.

MVW 1414, 2424 Bassoon.

Credits: 2.

MVW 1415, 2425 Saxophone.

Credits: 2.

MVW 3431, 4441 Flute.

Credits: 3.

MVW 3432, 4442 Oboe.

Credits: 3.

MVW 3433, 4443 Clarinet.

Credits: 3.

MVW 3434, 4444 Bassoon.

Credits: 3.

MVW 3435, 4445 Saxophone.

Credits: 3.

MVW 3970 Junior Recital. F, S.

Credits: 1.

All music majors in the Bachelor of Music track must present a public recital during their junior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.

MVW 4640 Woodwind Instruments Pedagogy. S

Credits: 3; Prereq: MVW 2000 level.

An analysis of the principles, methods, and practices currently used in the teaching of woodwind instruments.

MVW 4971 Senior Recital. F, S.

Credits: 1.

All music performance majors must present a public recital during the senior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.

Composition

MUC 1211, 1212 Composition Skills 1, 2. F, S.

Credits: 1 each course; Prereq: Rudimentary Music Skills; Coreq: MUT 1121, 1122 respectively.

Required for all majors in composition. Workshop in notation and calligraphy (1211) and the finale program (1212) while exploring 20th century compositional techniques and devices.

MUC 2101, 2102 Composition Skills 3, 4. F, S.

Credits: 1 each course; Prereq: One year of basic music theory or written permission of instructor.

Required for all majors in theory/composition. Workshop in composition techniques, exploring use of styles and devices of the 20th century.

MUC 3231, 3232 Composition 1, 2. F, S.

Credits: 3 each course; Prereq: Composition Skills, MUT 2127 or written permission of instructor.

Composition in simple and extended forms, supplemented by analysis of selected compositions, from the standard repertoire.

MUC 4241, 4242 Composition 3, 4. F, S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUC 3232 or written permission of instructor.

An extension of the courses MUC 3231, 3232.

MUC 4311 Introduction to Electronic Music. F.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUC 2102 or written permission of instructor.

Use of the synthesizer and tape recorder in composition.

MUC 4401 Composition of Electronic Music. F.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUC 4311 or written permission of instructor.

Continuation of the contents of MUC 4311. Introduction to electronic music. Individual projects in electronic music composition.

Music Education

MUE 2040 Introduction to Music Education. S.

Credits: 3.

An introductory course for candidates for the Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree that concentrates on the role and function of music education and music teachers.

MUE 2290 Personal Musicianship. F, S.

Credits: 3.

Basic music skills for the nonmusic major. A comprehensive approach utilizing various music mediums, e.g., piano, guitar, singing.

MUE 2430 Voice Skills. S.

Credits: 1; Open only to music majors. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. Maximum 6 credits.

Required of all music education majors. Basic technical competency and pedagogical technique for voice.

MUE 2440 String Skills I. F.

Credits: 1; Open only to music majors. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. Maximum 3 credits.

Required of all music education majors. Basic technical competency and pedagogical techniques for the upper string instruments-violin/viola.

MUE 2441 String Skills II. S.

Credits: 1; Open only to music majors. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. Maximum 3 credits.

Basic technical competency and pedagogical techniques for the lower string instruments-cello and double bass.

MUE 2450 Woodwind Skills I, F.

Credits: 1; Open only to music majors. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. Maximum 3 credits.

Required of all music education majors. Basic technical competency and pedagogical techniques for clarinet and flute.

MUE 2451 Woodwind Skills II. S.

Credits: 1; Open only to music majors. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. Maximum 3 credits.

Basic technical competency and pedagogical techniques for alto saxophone, bassoon and oboe.

MUE 2460 Brass Skills I. F.

Credits: 1; Open only to music majors. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. Maximum: 3 credits.

Required of all music education majors. Basic technical competency and pedagogical techniques for two brass instruments.

MUE 2462 Brass Skills II. F.

Credits: 1; Open only to music majors. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. Maximum 3 credits.

Basic technical competency and pedagogical techniques for two brass instruments, other than those studied in MUE 3460.

MUE 2470 Percussion Skills. F.

Credits: 1; Open only to music majors. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. Maximum 6 credits.

Required of all music education majors. Basic technical competency and pedagogical techniques for percussion instruments.

MUE 3210 Music for the Elementary Child. F, S, SS.

Credits: 2; Prereq: HUM2___ highly recommended.

Helps meet state certification requirements for elementary classroom teachers. Function of elementary school music in aiding the developmental growth of children.

MUE 3311 Music in Elementary Schools.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUE 2040 and midpoint guidance conference.

Fundamental principles and procedures of music education in elementary school.

MUE 3330 Music Education in Secondary 7-12.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUE 2040 and midpoint guidance conference.

Fundamental principles and procedures of music education in the secondary school.

MUE 3343 Materials and Methods of String Class Teaching. F

Credits: 2; Prereq: MUE 2440.

The study of contemporary materials and methods suitable for use in public school string classes.

MUE 4140 Administration of Music Education. F, S.

Credits: 2; Prereq: MUE 3330, EDG 4203;
MV_ 3970; MUG 4202 or 4302; Coreq: MUE 4940.

Principles and practices of developing and administering K-12 Public School Music Program.

MUE 4421 Choral/General Music Techniques. F.

Credits: 2; Prereq: MUE 3330, Professional Performance Jury, Musicianship Assessment Jury.

A course presenting topics of special importance to teachers of choral and general music in the schools.

MUE 4422 Materials and Methods of Teaching Winds and Percussion. F.

Credits: 2; Prereq: MUE 3330, Professional Performance Jury, Musicianship Assessment Jury.

A course presenting topics of special importance to teachers of music in the schools.

MUE 4480 Marching Band Techniques. S, SS.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUE 3330, Professional Performance Jury, Musicianship Assessment Jury.

Examination, evaluation and practical application of marching band techniques for the high school and college band director.

MUE 4940 Student Teaching in Music Education. F, S.

Credits: 10††; Coreq: MUE 4140. All course work must be completed prior to this course except MUE 4140.

Student teaching in selected classrooms of public schools. Special seminars and continuous evaluation of teaching experiences.

Conducting

MUG 4104 Conducting 1. F.

Credits: 2; Prereq: Professional Performance Jury, Musicianship Assessment Jury.

Basic techniques of choral and instrumental conducting.

MUG 4202 Choral Conducting and Materials. S.

Credits: 2; Prereq: MUG 4104.

Basic techniques of choral conducting, score analysis, interpretation and use of basic choral materials.

MUG 4302 Instrumental Conducting and Materials. S.

Credits: 2; Prereq: MUG 4104.

Basic techniques of instrumental conducting, score analysis, interpretation and use of basic instrumental materials.

Music: History/Musicology

MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics. F.

Credits: 3.

Introduction to musics of non-western cultures in comparison with music of Western European civilizations; the nature of music and the realm of ethnomusicology. (H, I)

MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of
Africa. S.

Credits: 3.

A study of traditional and popular African musical styles placed within their historical, social and cultural environments. (H, I)

MUH 3211 Survey of Music History 1. F.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010, 2110 or written permission from instructor.

Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque periods. (H, I) GR-E†

MUH 3212 Survey of Music History 2. S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010, 2110 or written permission from instructor.

Pre-Classical through 20th century. (H, I) GR-E†

MUH 3541 Latin American Music. S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010, 2110 or written permission from instructor.

The varied musical expressions of Latin America (including the Caribbean), their historical formations and social importance. (H, I)

MUH 3621 Jewish Art Music in Western Culture.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010 or equivalent.

A cultural history of western art music inspired by Jewish subjects, Biblical and non-Biblical, composed by both Jewish and non-Jewish composers, and a survey of Jewish performing musicians from the Renaissance to the present. (H, I)

MUH 4016 History of Jazz. S, SS.

Credits: 3.

From African, Latin-American, and Black American sources, through contemporary development. (H, I)

Music Literature

MUL 2010 Introduction to Music Literature. F, S, SS.

Credits: 3.

A fundamental course open to all students (non-music majors) as an elective. Concert attendance, listening to records, reading and discussion. (H, I) GR-E†

MUL 2110 Musical Styles. F.

Credits: 3.

Styles, forms, underlying ideas, rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic characteristics of each musical era related to the prevailing general culture. For music majors only, or with permission of instructor. (H, I) GR-E†

MUL 3341 Baroque Literature. F.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010 or MUL 2110.

Compositions of Monteverdi, Gabrieli, Schütz, Buxtehude, Bach, Handel and others. (H, I)

MUL 3351 Classic Literature. F.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010 or MUL 2110.

Music of the major composers of the Classic period, with special emphasis on Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. (H, I)

MUL 4361 Romantic Literature. S.

Credits: Prereq: MUL 2010 or MUL 2110.

Representative Romantic literature in such genres as the symphony, symphonic poem, opera, song, chamber music, piano music and sacred music. Composers from Beethoven through Mahler. (H, I)

MUL 4371 Contemporary Literature. S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010 or MUL 2110.

Twentieth-century music literature, including works of Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Webern, Berg, Hindemith, Bartok, Copland, Sessions, Boulez and Stockhausen. (H, I)

MUL 4400 Piano Literature Seminar. F.

Credits: 2; Prereq: Professional Performance Jury, Musicianship Assessment Jury.

A survey of piano literature from early keyboard works to the present.

MUL 4430 String Literature Seminar. F.

Credits: 2; Prereq: Professional Performance Jury, Musicianship Assessment Jury.

A survey of standard etudes, studies, scale systems, shifting studies, concert and sonata repertoire for each instrument in the string family.

MUL 4441 Woodwind Literature Seminar. F.

Credits: 2; Prereq: Professional Performance Jury, Musicianship Assessment Jury.

An intensive, investigative study of representative repertoire for woodwind instruments.

MUL 4442 Brass Literature Seminar. F.

Credits: 2; Prereq: Professional Performance Jury, Musicianship Assessment Jury.

An intensive, investigative study of standard repertoire for brass instruments.

MUL 4460 Percussion Literature Seminar. F.

Credits: 2; Prereq: Professional Performance Jury, Musicianship Assessment Jury.

An intensive, investigative study of standard repertoire for solo percussion and percussion ensemble.

MUL 4490 Organ Literature Seminar. F.

Credits: 2; Prereq: Professional Performance Jury, Musicianship Assessment Jury.

A survey of the major trends and styles of organ composition from the Renaissance to the present.

MUL 4600 Song Literature Seminar. F.

Credits: 2; Prereq: Professional Performance Jury, Musicianship Assessment Jury.

The study and performance of representative literature for the voice from each style period.

MUL 4801 The Music of J.S. Bach.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010 or MUL 2110.

This course will survey the works of Bach with special emphasis on the historical sources of his choral and instrumental styles and detailed study of a selection of his chief works.

MUL 4802 The Music of W.A. Mozart.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010 or MUL 2110.

The music, life and times of Mozart.

Ensembles

Ensemble Credit: In each term, music majors who are in Performance Studio must register for and participate in ensembles appropriate to their skills, as required by the various music curricula. Each music major should have both large and chamber ensemble experience in his/her undergraduate career. For ensemble participation, graduate students register for the appropriate MUN 6000-level number. All ensembles are eligible for repeat credit.

MUN 1110/3113 Marching Band. F.

Credits: 1.

Performance of marching band literature.

MUN 1120/3123 Concert Band. S.

Credits: 1.

Performance of general and popular band literature. (H)

MUN 1130/3133 Symphonic Band. F, S.

Credits: 1; Prereq: Audition.

Performance of traditional and contemporary band literature. (H)

MUN 1140/3143 Symphonic Wind Ensemble. F, S.

Credits: 1; Prereq: Audition.

Performance of wind ensemble literature. (H)

MUN 1210/3213 University Orchestra. F, S.

Credits: 1.

Standard orchestra literature. (H)

MUN 1310/3313 University Choir. F, S.

Credits: 1; Prereq: Permission of conductor.

An advanced choral group providing specialized study performance opportunities for vocally qualified students. (H)

MUN 1320/3323 Women’s Chorale. F, S.

Credits: 1.

Vocal training and public performances of standard female chorus repertoire. (H)

MUN 1330/3333 Men’s Glee Club. F, S.

Credits: 1.

Vocal training and public performance of standard male chorus repertoire. (H)

MUN 1440/3443 Percussion Ensemble. F, S.

Credits: 1.

The study and performance of ensemble literature for percussion instruments. (H)

MUN 1460/3460 Chamber Music Ensemble. F, S.

Credits: 1.

Examination and performance of standard repertoire for chamber ensembles.

MUN 1640/3640 Musical Theatre Ensemble. F, S.

Credits: 1; Prereq: Permission of director.

Examination and performance of standard repertoire for the musical theatre.

MUN 1710/3710 Jazz Bands. F, S.

Credits: 1.

Standard and experimental jazz ensembles. A jazz laboratory. (H)

MUN 2491/3491 World Music Ensemble. F, S.

Credits: 1; Prereq: Permission of director.

The rehearsal and performance of folk and traditional musics of the world. (H)

MUN 1343/3343 University Chamber Singers. F, S.

Credits: 1; Membership by audition.

Study and performance of early and contemporary vocal literature. (H)

MUN 1493/3493 Renaissance Ensemble. F.

Credits: 1; Prereq: Permission of director.

Study and performance of Renaissance instrumental music on authentic replicas of Renaissance instruments. (H)

Opera and Musical Theatre

MUO 3503 Opera Workshop. S.

Credits: 1; Prereq: Permission of director.

Study and performance of works from opera and operetta.

Church Music

MUR 3401 Organ Design and Literature.

Credits: 3; Primarily for organists. Prereq: MUL 2010 or MUL 2110.

Church architectural design and acoustics; pipe and action types; organ case design; organ literature and service playing.

MUR 4801 Music in Worship.

Credits: 3; Prereq: Musicianship Assessment Jury or written permission from instructor.

Primarily for church music directors. Liturgical forms, liturgical year, hymnody, choral literature for specific contexts and church music administration.

Music

MUS 1010 Recital Attendance. F, S.

Credits: 0.

Attendance at concerts and recitals. Students must check the school of music students handbook for specific attendance requirements.

MUS 1500 Introduction to Music Technology. F, S.

Credits: 3.

An introductory course which covers word processing, data base, CD-ROM, multi-media, music printing and music sequencing.

MUS 2211 English Diction. F.

Credits: 1.

A diction course for singers and choral directors to improve their capacity to respond with ease, accuracy and expression, in the English language.

MUS 2221 French Diction. S.

Credits: 1.

A diction course for singers and choral directors to improve their capacity to respond with ease, accuracy and expression, in the French language.

MUS 2231 German Diction S.

Credits: 1.

A diction course for singers and choral directors to improve their capacity to respond with ease, accuracy and expression in the German language.

MUS 2241 Italian Diction. F.

Credits: 1.

A diction course for singers and choral directors to improve their capacity to respond with ease, accuracy and expression, in the performance of music in the Italian language.

MUS 2931 Interdisciplinary Honors in Music.

Credits: 3. GR-E†

MUS 4905 Projects and Problems in Music. F, S, SS.

Credits: 3; May be repeated for credit with change of content. Maximum 15 credits.

Individual work in music and music education.

MUS 4910 Supervised Research. F, S.

Credits: var. (1-5; max: 3).

Individual guided research in music and music education.

Music Theory

MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments. F.

Credits: 2.

The study of notation, scales, intervals, triads, aural skills and keyboard skills.

MUT 1121, 1122 Theory of Music 1, 2.

Credits: 3 each course: Prereq: Music Theory Placement Examination or MUT 1001 for MUT 1121; MUT 1121 or equivalent for MUT 1122; Coreq: MVK 1111 or MVK 1112.

Rhythms, intervals, motifs, phrases, melodies, chords and chord progressions, in the standard clefs through listening, playing, singing and writing. Chord study includes primary and secondary triads in root position and inversions, non-harmonic tones and diatonic seventh chords.

MUT 2126, 2127 Theory of Music 3, 4.

Credits: 3 each course; Prereq: MUT 1121 for MUT 2126; MUT 2126 for MUT 2127; Coreq: MVK 2121 or MVK 2222.

Modulation, secondary dominants, diminished sevenths, neapolitan and augmented sixth, chords of the ninth, eleventh, thirteenth, sight singing and dictation.

MUT 2641 Jazz Improvisation. F. **

Credits: 2; Prereq: Written permission of instructor.

MUT 3321 Arranging for Voices and Instruments. F. **

Credits: 3; Prereq: Musicianship Assessment Jury; Professional Performance Jury.

Study of voices and instruments, singly and by family, with basic scoring for standard ensemble combinations.

MUT 3322 Scoring for Band and Orchestra. S. *

Credits: 3; Prereq: Musicianship Assessment Jury; Professional Performance Jury; MUT 3321.

Transcribing and arranging for full band and orchestra, including preparation of parts for performance.

MUT 3611 Form and Analysis 1. F.*

Credits: 3; Prereq: Musicianship Assessment Jury; Professional Performance Jury.

Analysis of melodic structures and homophonic forms of the common practice period including binary, ternary, rondo and sonata-allegro forms.

MUT 3612 Form and Analysis 2. S.**

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUT 3611.

Analysis of contrapuntal forms of canon, motet and fugue; study of musical forms in the 20th century.

MUT 4411 Modal Counterpoint. F.

Credits: 3; Prereq: Musicianship Assessment Jury; Professional Performance Jury.

Free and strict counterpoint in the 16th century modal style through listening, reading, playing, singing and writing.

MUT 4421 Tonal Counterpoint. S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: Musicianship Assessment Jury; Professional Performance Jury.

Counterpoint in the 18th-century style through listening, reading, playing, singing and writing.

MUT 4601 Score Reading. F, S.

Credits: 2; Prereq: Musicianship Assessment Jury; Professional Performance Jury.

Score-reading at the keyboard. Exercises in realization of music in two or more staves and clefs, and involving instrumental transpositions.

MUT 4615 Analysis of Early Music. F.

Credits: 3; Prereq: MUT 3611, 3612 Form and Analysis or equivalent, or written permission of instructor.

Analysis of music before 1600. Chant, Organum, Ars Nova and Renaissance.

MUT 4626 Advanced Analysis.

Credits: 3; Prereq: Professional Performance Jury; Musicianship Assessment Jury, MUT 3611, 3612 Form and Analysis 1 and 2.

Analysis of large forms, particularly from the repertoire of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries; contemporary analytical systems are introduced.

MUY 3106 Introduction to Music Therapy. SS.

Credits: 3; No prereq; Suitable for majors in music, psychology, special education, occupational therapy, speech pathology, recreation and other health related fields.

Introduction to the foundations and processes of music therapy and an exploration of the use of music in a therapeutic setting. Application of music therapy techniques to appropriate populations. No previous background or experience in music is required.

* even years only, 98, 00, 02, etc.

** odd years only, 99, 01, 03, etc.