Music

College of Fine Arts

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 in the School of Music, 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.

Non-majors may only take music performance courses and certain others after an audition with the instructor and the student is found acceptable to the studio, space available only. Courses are departmentally controlled and all students must see an academic adviser in music before registration.

This course provides a broad foundation in all aspects of assessment as it is applied in the arts classroom, from learning theory to practical application of assessment techniques, data management, critical thinking, progress reporting, and portfolio building. Assessment task design in the artistic response modes is covered, and a series of assessments that can be implemented in the music/art classroom are developed.

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

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

A participatory course for non-majors that takes a listening approach to a wide variety of types of music through the extensive use of CD-ROMs, the Internet and other media.

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

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

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

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.

Individual work in music and music education.

Individual guided research in music and music education.

Required for all majors in theory/composition. Workshop in composition techniques, exploring use of styles and devices of contemporary art music and presentation through the use of Finale.

Required for all majors in theory/composition. Workshop in composition techniques, exploring use of styles and devices of contemporary art music and presentation through the use of Finale.

Required for all majors in composition. Workshop in composition techniques, exploring use of styles and devices of contemporary art music and presentation through the use of Finale.

Required for all majors in composition. Workshop in composition techniques, exploring use of styles and devices of contemporary art music and presentation through use of Finale.

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

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

Composition in extended forms, supplemented by analysis of selection compositions, from the standard repertoire and presentation through the use of Finale.

Composition in extended forms, supplemented by analysis of selection compositions, from the standard repertoire and presentation through the use of Finale.

Survey of the techniques, history, literature and materials of electroacoustic music.

Continuation of MUC 4311, Introduction to Electroacoustic Music. Projects in electroacousic music dealing with real-time, interactivity, live-electronic, and solo digital media music composition issues.

An investigation of techniques, tools and current research in Music and Sound Design for digital media for DAS non-music majors.

An investigation of techniques, tools and current research in music and sound design for digital media for DAS non-music majors.

Basic techniques of choral and instrumental conducting.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fundamental principles and procedures of music education in elementary school.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ensemble Credit: In each term, students 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 course. All ensembles are eligible for repeat credit.

*Minors and non-majors will be placed by studio teacher.

Performance of marching band literature.

Performance of general and popular band literature. (H)

Performance of traditional and contemporary band literature. (H)

Performance of wind ensemble literature. (H)

Standard orchestra literature. (H)

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

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

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

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

Examination and performance of standard repertoire for chamber ensembles.

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

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

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

The course is an exploration of the assigned repertoire through one hour weekly coachings with the instructor, a minimum of three hours weekly of unsupervised group rehearsal, and a final performance by each group on the class recital. Students will study the art of chamber music interpretation and performance and develop effective group rehearsal technique.

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

Rehearsal and performance of repertoire for small ensembles written in the 20^th and 21^st centuries.

Examination and performance of standard repertoire for the musical theatre.

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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†

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†

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The music, life and times of Mozart.

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.

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

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

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

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

Instrumental chamber music, song, orchestral reductions and editions.

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.

Study of improvisional skills, electric keyboard technology, and musical styles outside of the classical realm.

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

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

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.

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

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.

An introduction to the teaching of basic string instrument techniques.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Study and performance of works from opera and operetta.