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All courses numbered 4900-4910 are open to advanced undergraduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. A project is chosen by the student and instructor and developed through conferences and approved activities under the direction of the instructor, who may require a term paper. Not open to graduate students, these courses may be offered when other required courses are unavailable. Prerequisites are consent of instructor and dean.
Courses that may be repeated for credit are MUAG 1102, 1107, 1117, 1121, 1124, 1125, 1202, 1207, 1217, 1221, 1224, 1225, 4360, 4370, 4740; all courses in MUAM, MUAC, MUAS and MUCM; MUCP 1190, 4190, 4430; all courses in MUEN; MUJS 3470; all courses in MULB; MUET 3030.
Applied General Music, MUAG = 0830
1001-1002. Piano Class for Non-Music Majors. 1 hour each. (0;3) Fundamentals of keyboard technique for beginning piano students: levels I and II (non-major).
1011 (MUSI 1181)-1012 (MUSI 1182)-1013 (MUSI 2181)-1014 (MUSI 2182). Piano Class for Music Majors. 1 hour each. (0;3) Fundamentals of keyboard technique for beginning piano students: levels I-IV (music major).
1102 (MUSI 1168)-1202 (MUSI 2168). Brass Class. 1 hour each. (0;3) Trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba; general brass pedagogy, and acquiring ability to play simple melodies and scales.
1107 (MUSI 1192)-1207. Guitar Class. 1 hour each. (0;3) Classical guitar for beginners. Students provide instruments. Secure recommended specifications from instructor. Prerequisite(s): enrollment only by audition and consent of college.
1117 (MUSI 1188/2188)-1217. Percussion Class. 1 hour each. (0;3) All major percussion instruments; proper playing techniques and methods for teaching fundamentals.
1121 (MUSI 1189)-1221 (MUSI 2189). Strings Class. 1 hour each. (0;3) Basic techniques of violin, viola, cello and bass.
1124 (MUSI 1183). Voice Class for Non-Music Majors. 1 hour. (0:3) Fundamentals of correct breathing, tone production and diction. For non-music majors with little or no previous voice training. May be repeated for credit.
1224 (MUSI 1184). Voice Class for Music Majors. 1 hour. (0;3) Fundamentals of correct breathing, tone production, diction and basic vocal pedagogy. For instrumental music majors.
1125 (MUSI 1166)-1225 (MUSI 2166). Woodwinds Class. 1 hour each. (0;3) Basic technique and general pedagogy of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone.
1270. Piano Literature. 3 hours. (3;0) Bach through the early romantics. Survey of major composers, styles and forms; individual topics.
1905 (MUSI 1161). English Diction for Singers. 1 hour. (2;0) Diction/pronunciation skills for singing in English. Introduction to phonetic analysis of vocal music in English.
1906 (MUSI 2161). French Diction. 1 hour. (2;0) Diction/pronunciation skills for singing in French; introduction to phonetic analysis of vocal music in French.
1907 (MUSI 2160). German Diction. 1 hour. (2;0) Diction/pronunciation skills for singing in German; introduction to phonetic analysis of vocal music in German.
1909 (MUSI 1160). Italian Diction. 1 hour. (2;0) Diction/pronunciation skills for singing in Italian; introduction to phonetic analysis of vocal music in Italian.
2210. Introduction to Vocal Literature. 1 hour. (2;0) Performance class in classical solo vocal idioms, including song, opera and oratorio from all national schools.
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of college.
3240. Techniques of Piano Accompanying. 3 hours. Review of sight-reading skills; repertoire from Italian anthology; simpler songs of Schubert, Schumann and Faure; arias. Concerto accompaniments from classic repertoire; discussion and demonstration of piano reductions. Prerequisite(s): consent of college.
3250. Techniques of Piano Accompanying. 3 hours. Study of Lieder and art-song repertoire, arias, concerti and instrumental solos. Prerequisite(s): MUAG 3240 or consent of college.
3270. Piano Literature. 3 hours. (3;0) The late romantics to the present. Survey of major composers, styles and forms; individual topics.
3800. Fundamentals of Conducting. 2 hours. (3;0) Fundamentals of conducting, including beat patterns, various gestures for attack, release and phrasing. Includes the use of the left hand, score reading, development of aural skills, rehearsal techniques and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): junior standing and completion of MUTH 2390/2490. MUAG 3800 is a prerequisite for MUAG 3820 and 3870.
3820. Choral Conducting. 2 hours. (3;0) Continuation of MUAG 3800. Focuses on refining physical skills, the introduction of group choral training, choral rehearsal techniques and aural development skills. Prerequisite(s): MUAG 3800.
3870. Instrumental Conducting. 2 hours. (3;0) Score reading and preparation; practical application of transposition for all instruments; psychology of conducting; multimeter patterns; stylistic considerations; extensive conducting practicum utilizing both wind and orchestral literature. Prerequisite(s): MUAG 3800.
4001. Student Teaching in Piano. 3 hours. (3;5) Observation and supervised student teaching. Prerequisite(s): consent of college.
4210. Vocal Literature. 3 hours. Solo literature since the Renaissance; style, interpretation and materials for all voice classifications. Music performed by class members and through recordings.
4260-4270. Piano Pedagogy. 3 hours each. Approaches for children and adult beginners; technique, style and musicianship; review and recommendation of materials for all grades. Supervised student teaching. Prerequisite(s) for 4270: 4260 or consent of college.
4300. Science and Pedagogy of Singing. 3 hours. Basic knowledge of respiration, phonation, resonation and articulation; concepts and techniques for the teaching of singing. Laboratory demonstrations and studio observations for students of voice, choral conducting and composition.
4350. Repair and Maintenance of Musical Instruments. 1 hour. (3;0) Repair of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. For instrumental music teachers and those interested in instrument repair. Prerequisite(s): MUAG 1125 or 1225, or consent of college.
4360-4370. Instrumental Pedagogy and Repertoire. 3 hours each. Study and analysis of instrumental literature; correlation of literature and pedagogical materials; survey of schools of performance and instruction; brass, percussion, keyboard, strings and woodwinds. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
4380. Organ Literature and Pedagogy. 3 hours. Organ music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Survey of major composers, styles and forms; construction and design of appropriate instruments. Performance and pedagogy problems, including interpretation on contemporary instruments, considered.
4390. Organ Literature and Pedagogy. 3 hours. Organ music from the mid-18th century to the present. Survey of major composers, styles and forms; construction and design of appropriate instruments. Performance and pedagogy problems, including interpretation on contemporary instruments, considered.
4410. Harpsichord Literature and Pedagogy. 3 hours. Harpsichord music of the Renaissance and early Baroque periods. Survey of major composers, national styles and forms; construction and design of appropriate instruments. Performance practices thoroughly explored. Pedagogical principles applied to repertoire. Individual research projects.
4420. Harpsichord Literature and Pedagogy. 3 hours. (3;0) Harpsichord literature from the mid-17th century to the present, including the music of Bach. Survey of major composers, styles, forms and ensemble literature; construction and design of appropriate instruments. Performance practices thoroughly explored. Pedagogical principles applied to repertoire. Individual research projects.
4740. Seminar in Church Music. 3 hours. For interests and talents of students; class and private conferences. Topics include historical and contemporary developments in hymnody; liturgical music; church choir literature and techniques; and church music philosophy, education and administration. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
4890. Seminar in Performance and Repertoire. 3 hours. Consideration of style, interpretation, performance practice traditions of selected portions of the performing repertoire; student performances and recordings. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Prerequisite(s): consent of college.
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