Chalon L. Ragsdale, Chairman of the Department, 201 Music Building, 575-4701
PROFESSORS BRIGHT, CENCEL, GATES, GROH, RAGSDALE, SLOAN, UMIKER, WOODS; PROFESSORS EMERITI BALLENGER, BROTHERS, COWELL, GANT, JACKSON, JANZEN, PILAPIL, RAPPAPORT, WIDDER, WORTHLEY; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS CHOW, DETELS, GREESON, JOHNSON, JONES, MAINS, McNEELA, MILLEN, MUELLER, NASTASI, RAMEY, THOMPSON, WARREN, YOES; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS FARLOW, HICKSON, MURCHISON
Areas of Concentration: Applied music, accompanying, composition, theory, instrumental and vocal conducting, music history, and music education.
Prerequisites to Degree Program: To enter one of these programs, students should apply to the Director of Graduate Studies in Music for the specific degree program in which they are interested. Students wishing to change from one degree program or major applied area to another must also apply to the Director of Graduate Studies in Music. The Department Chair and the Director of Graduate Studies in Music, in consultation with the faculty of the specific area, determine acceptance, provisional acceptance contingent on the making up of specific deficiencies, or rejection of the student for admission to the degree program in the specific area of concentration.
Requirements for the Master of Music Degree: In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School the following must be met:
1. All students seeking admission to the program for the degree of Master of Music must show evidence of satisfactory proficiency in aural and written theory, and in music history and literature. This shall be done by means of an aural and written theory and history examination administered by the department. Any student who has not demonstrated satisfactory proficiency in these areas prior to entrance will be registered in remedial or refresher courses in the first semester of residence.
2. Applicants in applied music will present a repertoire (instrumental or vocal) corresponding to that required for the degree of Bachelor of Music at the University of Arkansas. Applicants from other schools will submit an audition recital; this may be done by recording.
3. Applicants in theory and composition will submit scores on the Graduate Record Exam in Music.
4. Applicants in composition will submit scores of at least three of their compositions.
In addition to the general requirements, the following must be met:
1. Applicants must pass a keyboard proficiency examination upon entrance or register in appropriate keyboard courses until this requirement is met. This exam tests the student's ability to use the keyboard as a tool within the framework of professional activities; thus the requirements vary in emphasis according to the area of major study and degree plan. The test may be taken at the end of any semester, but students must take it before they enter the last semester of study in which they expect to graduate. Keyboard proficiency in figured bass will be required of music history majors in early music performance practice emphasis.
2. Applicants in music history will pass a reading examination in French, German, or Italian and will demonstrate knowledge of common music terms in all three languages before admission to candidacy.
3. In addition to completing the specified requirements, the candidate will take comprehensive written examinations which must be passed before taking the oral examination.
4. The applicant will pass an oral examination.
All candidates for the degree of Master of Music, except those in composition (D.), music theory (E.), and music history (unless pursuing the early music performance option) (F.), must participate in at least one ensemble per semester throughout their residence.
The programs of study are listed below. All course selections to be subject to approval of the major adviser (i.e., applied teacher or thesis director).
A. Master of Music in Performance,
Instrumental: 36 hours
I. APPLIED MUSIC 16 hours
Requirements include:
1) MUAP 510V for four semesters, total 14 hours, to include:
a) Preparation of one complete concerto
b) Transposition and sight-reading
proficiency examination
2) MUAP 5201 (solo recital)
3) MUAP 5211 (chamber recital)
II. MUSIC HISTORY AND
MUSIC THEORY 12 hours
1) MUHS 5973, Seminar in Bibliography and Methods of Research
2) One music history course to be selected from MUHS 5753, 5763, 5773, 5783, 5793
3) One music theory course to be selected from MUTH 477(3), 5623, 5343, 5643
4) Electives totaling 3 hours in either music history and/or music theory to be selected from (2) or (3) above of MUHS 4253 or 4963
III. ELECTIVES 8 hours
To be selected from music courses at the 4000-6000 level with the consent of the advisor and to include not more than 4 hours of ensemble. Note: Study of the appro-priate literature is required if not adequately covered in the undergraduate degree presented for admission, but will count toward the degree as an elective.
B. Master of Music in Performance,
Keyboard: 36 hours
I. APPLIED MUSIC 16 hours
1) MUAP 510V for four semesters, total 14 hours, to include preparation of one complete concerto
2) MUAP 5201 (solo recital)
3) MUAP 5211 (chamber recital)
II. MUSIC HISTORY AND
MUSIC THEORY 12 hours
1) MUHS 5973, Seminar in Bibliography and Methods of Research
2) One music history course to be selected from MUHS 5753, 5763, 5773, 5783, 5793
3) One music theory course to be selected from MUTH 477(3), 5623, 5343, 5643
4) Electives totaling 3 hours in either music history and/or music theory to be selected from (2) or (3) above of MUHS 4253 or 4963
III. ELECTIVES 8 hours
To be selected from music courses at the 4000-6000 level with the consent of the advisor and to include not more than 4 hours of ensemble. Note: Study of keyboard literature is required if not adequately covered in the undergraduate degree presented for admission, but will count toward the degree as an elective.
C. Master of Music in Performance,
Voice 36 hours
I. APPLIED MUSIC 16 hours
Requirements include:
1) MUAP 510V for four semesters, total 14 hours, to include:
a) Preparation of one complete operatic or oratorio role
b) Demonstration of language profi-ciency in English and three foreign languages
2) MUAP 5201 (solo recital)
3) MUAP 5211 (chamber or solo recital)
II. MUSIC HISTORY AND
MUSIC THEORY 12 hours
1) MUHS 5973, Seminar in Bibliography and Methods of Research
2) One music history course to be selected from MUHS 5753, 5763, 5773, 5783, 5793
3) One music theory course to be selected from MUTH 477(3), 5623, 5343, 5643
4) Electives totaling 3 hours in either music history and/or music theory to be selected from (2) or (3) above of MUHS 4253 or 4963
III. ELECTIVES 8 hours
To be selected from music courses at the 4000-6000 level with the consent of the advisor and to include not more than 4 hours of ensemble. Note: Study of vocal literature is required if not adequately covered in the undergraduate degree presented for admission, but will count toward the degree as an elective.
D. Master of Music in Composition
36 hours
I. MUSIC THEORY AND
COMPOSITION 21 hours
a) 5643, Analysis of 20th Century Music
b) 568V, Composition (6 hours)
c) 600V, Master's Thesis (6 hours)
d) Six hours electives in music theory
II. MUSIC HISTORY AND
LITERATURE 6 hours
a) 5973, Seminar in Bibliography and Methods of Research
b) At least one course from the 5000-level music history and musicology seminars (5753, 5763, 5773, 5783, 5793, 5903)
III. ELECTIVES 9 hours
Graduate-level courses to be selected from MUAP, MUEN (4 credit maximum), MUHS, MUTH, or MUPD areas or other disciplines with consent of the major adviser.
E. Master of Music in Music Theory 36 hours
I. MUSIC THEORY AND
COMPOSITION 21 hours
a) 5623, Pedagogy of Music Theory
b) 5643, Analysis of 20th Century Music
c) 600V, Master's Thesis (6 hours)
d) courses to be selected from MUTH courses at the 4000- or 5000-level (9 hours minimum).
II. MUSIC HISTORY AND
LITERATURE 6 hours
a) 5973, Seminar in Bibliography and Methods of Research
b) At least one course from the 5000-level music history and musicology seminars (5753, 5763, 5773, 5783, 5793, 5903)
III. ELECTIVES 9 hours
Graduate-level courses to be selected from MUAP, MUEN (4 credit maximum), MUHS, MUTH, or MUPD areas or other disciplines with consent of the major adviser.
F. Master of Music in Music History: (music history, early music performance practice)
36 hours
I. MUSIC HISTORY AND
LITERATURE 20 hours
a) 5973, Seminar in Bibliography and Methods of Research
b) At least three courses from the 5000-level music history and musicology seminars (5753, 5763, 5773, 5783, 5793, 5903)
c) At least one course in the area of music literature, to be selected from MUHS 5722, 5732, 5952, 5943, or 4253, with the approval of the major adviser.
d) MUHS 600V, Master's Thesis (6 hours)
-or-
MUHS 601V, Lecture-Recital (Early Music Performance Practice)
II. APPLIED MUSIC 4-8 hours
4 hours minimum for music history emphasis
-or-
8 hour minimum for early music perfor-mance practice emphasis, at least six of which are on early instruments
III. MUSIC THEORY AND
COMPOSITION 4-8 hours
Courses to be selected with the approval of the major adviser
IV. ELECTIVES
Courses either within the Music Department or in related fields, subject to the approval of the major adviser.
G. Master of Music in Instrumental Con-ducting 36 hours
I. MUSIC THEORY AND
COMPOSITION 8 hours
a) 4703, Form and Analysis
b) 4612 or 5672, Orchestration
c) 5322, Score Reading
II. MUSIC HISTORY AND
LITERATURE 12 hours
a) 5973, Seminar in Bibliography and Methods of Research
b) At least one course from the 5000-level music history and musicology seminars (5753, 5763, 5773, 5783, 5793, 5903)
c) At least one course in the area of music literature, to be selected from MUHS 4793, 5943, 5952, 5962, or 4253 with the approval of the major adviser.
III. APPLIED MUSIC 4 hours
a) 510V, Applied Voice/Instrumental
IV. MUSIC PEDAGOGY 6 hours
a) 582V, Conducting IV
b) MUAP 5201, 5211, Recitals (2 recitals as conductor)
V. ELECTIVES 6 hours
H. Master of Music in Vocal Conducting
36 hours
I. MUSIC THEORY AND
COMPOSITION 8 hours
a) 4703, Form and Analysis
b) 4612 or 5672, Orchestration
c) 5322, Score Reading
II. MUSIC HISTORY AND
LITERATURE 12 hours
a) 5973, Seminar in Bibliography and Methods of Research
b) At least one course from the 5000-level music history and musicology seminars (5753, 5763, 5773, 5783, 5793, 5903)
c) MUHS 5952, 5962
d) Other courses to be selected from 5000-level MUHS offerings
III. APPLIED MUSIC 4 hours
a) 510V, Applied Voice/Instrument
IV. MUSIC PEDAGOGY 6 hours
a) 582V, Conducting IV
b) MUAP 5211, Recitals (2 recitals as conductor)
V. ELECTIVES 6 hours
I. Master of Music in Accompanying 36 hours
I. APPLIED MUSIC 9 hours
a) 510V, piano (8 hours) Course require-ments include:
1) Accompanying two vocal recitals
2) Accompanying one instrumental recital excluding piano-strings literature
3) One chamber recital with emphasis on piano-strings literature
4) Study of solo piano literature at the graduate level
b) 510V, harpsichord (1 hour)
II. ACCOMPANYING STUDIES 9 hours
a) 5362, 5372, Accompanying
Techniques .4 hours
b) 5111, Vocal Diction for
Accompanists (one credit each in
Italian, German, and French) 3 hours
c) 5391, Opera Accompanying
Techniques (two semesters, one
credit each semester) 2 hours
III. MUSIC THEORY AND
COMPOSITION 3-6 hours
4703, Form and Analysis
IV. MUSIC HISTORY AND
LITERATURE 9 hours
a) 5722, 5732, Directed Studies (Vocal Literature)
b) 5933, Seminar in Chamber Music
c) 5973, Seminar in Bibliography and Methods of Research
V. ELECTIVES 3-6 hours
A minimum of six hours to be taken in music courses, of which not more than two hours in ensemble may count toward the degree. Courses to be selected from the following areas:
a) Music Theory
b) Music History and Literature (MUHS 5943, Seminar in Opera, for emphasis in opera)
c) Other related courses
J. Master of Music in Music Education
36 hours
I. Music Core 13 hours
1) MUHS 5973 Seminar in Bibliography and Methods of Research
2) One Music Theory course to be selected from MUTH 477V (3 hours), 5343, 5623, 5643
3) One Music History course to be selected from MUHS 5753, 5763, 5773, 5783, 5793
4) MUAP 5001/510V Applied Music; 2 semesters; 2 hours minimum
5) Ensemble: 2 hours
II. MUSIC EDUCATION CORE 7 hours
1) MUED 5513 Seminar: Resources in Music Education
2) MUED 5811 Curriculum Design in
Music
3) MUED 5653 Seminar: Issues in Music Education
III. EDUCATION CORE 3 hours
EDFD 5373 Psychological Foundations
of Teaching and Learning
IV. Thesis 6 hours.
A research thesis in the field of music education. The thesis at the master's level may be preparatory or exploratory for a dissertation to be developed later in connection with work toward a doctorate.
OR
V. Project (One of the following) 3-6 Hours
1) One (or more) original compositions
2) An arrangement of an existing large
musical work for band, orchestra, chorus, or other ensemble.
3) Lecture-Recital
4) Development of an instructional method or innovative curriculum design.
5) A project involving educational
planning, e.g. an administrative problem
or a teaching or resource unit
VI. ELECTIVES 7-10 hours Courses to be chosen with the consent of the advisory committee, to include some work in one of the following areas of specialization: Elementary, Secondary Choral, or Secondary Instrumental. Ensembles may not count as elective hours.
Courses: Applied Music: Private Instruction (MUAP)
Piano, Organ, Voice, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, String Bass, Clarinet, Bassoon, Flute, Oboe, Alto Saxophone, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Cornet, Trumpet, Percussion, Harpsichord, Historic String, Historic Wind.
MAJOR LEVEL
510V Applied Voice/Instrument (1-5) (Fa, Sp, Su) Private study at the graduate level. May be taken repeatedly for credit. Prerequisite: MUAP 310V or its equivalent.
5201 Graduate Recital I (Fa, Sp, Su) Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum of 50 minutes music.
5211 Graduate Recital II (Fa, Sp, Su) Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum of 50 minutes of music.
SECONDARY LEVEL
5001 Applied Voice/Instrument-Secondary Level (Fa, Sp, Su) Private study at the graduate secondary level.
Courses: Ensemble (MUEN)
5331 Contemporary Music Ensemble (Fa, Sp) Performance of contemporary and experimental music for various combinations of instruments and/or voices. Two hours rehearsal weekly. One hour credit. Admission with director's approval.
5341 Collegium Musicum (Fa, Sp) Performance of early music for various combinations of instruments and/or voices. Two hours of rehearsal weekly.
5401 Opera Theater (Fa, Sp) Study of opera through performances of scenes, chamber and major operatic production. Admission with director's approval.
5411 Concert Choir (Fa, Sp, Su) Three hours of rehearsal weekly, with extra rehearsals at the director's discretion. Admission with director's approval. No audition required prior to registration.
5421 Inspirational Singers (Fa, Sp) Performance of African-American literature with particular emphasis on Negro Spirituals and traditional/contemporary gospel music. No audition required prior to registration. Three hours of rehearsal weekly.
5431 Symphony Orchestra (Fa, Sp, Su) Three hours of rehearsal weekly with extra rehearsals at director's discretion. Admission with director's approval.
5441 Marching Band (Fa) Eight hours of rehearsal weekly. Admission with director's approval.
5451 Schola Cantorum (Fa, Sp) Vocal ensemble limited to the more experienced singers. Five one-hour rehearsals weekly. Prerequisite: one year of MUEN 3411. Admission with directors approval.
5460L Wind Symphony Lab Corequisite: 5461.
5461 Wind Symphony (Fa, Sp) Three to five hours of rehearsal weekly. Admission by audition and approval of the conductor. Corequisite: 5460L.
5471 Jazz Performance Laboratory (Fa, Sp) Training in the various styles of jazz and popular music. Three hours of rehearsal weekly. Admission by audition.
5481 Concert Band (Sp) Three hours of rehearsal weekly. Admission by audition and approval of the conductor.
5501 Chamber Music (Fa, Sp, Su) Performance of small ensemble music for any combination of instruments and/or voice. Three hours of rehearsal weekly.
5511 Symphonic Band (Sp) Three hours of rehearsal weekly. Admission by audition and approval of the conductor.
5521 Woodwind Quintet (Fa, Sp) Study and performance of music for woodwind quintet.
5531 Brass Ensemble (Fa, Sp) Study and performance of chamber music for brass instruments. Two one-hour rehearsals weekly.
5541 Accompanying (Fa, Sp) Piano accompanying of vocal and instrumental soloists. Two hours of rehearsal weekly. Prerequisite: MUAP 110V.
5551 Percussion Ensemble (Sp, Su) Study and performance of ensemble music for multiple percussion instruments. Two one-hour rehearsals weekly.
5561 Four-Hand, Two-Piano Performance (Fa, Sp) Study and performance of advanced literature for piano (four hands) and for two pianos. Two hours weekly.
5571 Uarkettes (Fa, Sp) Stage and television acting techniques with singing. Opera and stage musical scenes and acts. Admission with director's approval.
5581 Vocal Ensemble Study and performance of vocal chamber music. Two hours of rehearsals for one hour of credit. Prerequisite: consent after individual audition.
5591 Chamber Orchestra Performance of orchestral music for a small group of instruments as opposed to large symphonic works. Three hours of rehearsals weekly. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in MUEN 3431, 5431 or consent of the director.
5711 Flute Ensemble (Fa, Sp) Study and performance of music for multiple flutes, including trios, quartets, quintets, and flute choir. Two hours of rehearsal weekly.
5721 Clarinet Ensemble (Fa, Sp) Study and performance of music for multiple clarinets, including trios, quartets, quintets, and clarinet choir. Two hours of rehearsal weekly.
5731 Saxophone Ensemble (Fa, Sp) Study and performance of music for multiple saxophones, including trios, quartets, quintets, and saxophone choir. Two hours of rehearsal weekly.
5741 Double Reed Ensemble (Fa, Sp) Study and performance of music for multiple double reed instruments, including trios, quartets, quintets, and double reed choir. Two hours of rehearsal weekly.
5751 Trumpet Ensemble (Fa, Sp) Study and performance of music for multiple trumpets, including trios, quartets, quintets, and trumpet choir. Two hours of rehearsal weekly.
5761 Horn Ensemble (Fa, Sp) Study and performance of music for multiple horns, including trios, quartets, quintets, and horn choir. Two hours of rehearsal weekly.
5771 Trombone Ensemble (Fa, Sp) Study and performance of music for multiple trombones, including trios, quartets, quintets, and trombone choir. Two hours rehearsal weekly.
5781 Tuba Ensemble (Fa, Sp) Study and performance of music for multiple combinations of tuba and euphonium, including trios, quartets, quintets, and low brass choir. Two hours of rehearsal weekly.
Courses: Theory and Composition (MUTH)
4612 Orchestration (Fa) A continuation of study of the capabilities of the various orchestral and band instruments and their use in arrangement for ensembles, band, and orchestra. Scoring for orchestra. Prerequisite: MUTH 2613.
4633 Electronic Music I (Fa, Sp) Electronic music techniques and equipment, including their application in the composition of electronic music. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUTH 2613.
4643 Electronic Music II (Fa, Sp) Electronic music techniques and equipment, including their application in the composition of electronic music. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUTH 4633.
4703 Form and Analysis (Sp) Beginning with phrase and period structure, a complete evaluation of musical form through large forms such as sonata, rondo, and theme and variation; with emphasis on characteristics of the classic and romantic schools, and analyses of select sonanta movements. Prerequisite: MUTH 2613.
477V Special Topics in Music Theory (1-4) (Irregular) Subject matter not covered in other courses. With permission, may be repeated for a total of 4 hours of credit if the topics are different. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
5302 Electronic Music Composition I (Fa, Sp, Su) Relevant problems in sound synthesis, electronic music composition, electronic music analysis, and computer production of sound. One hour lecture, two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUTH 4643 or equivalent, and consent.
5312 Electronic Music Composition II (Fa, Sp, Su) Relevant problems in sound synthesis, electronic music composition, electronic music analysis, and computer production of sound. One hour lecture, two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUTH 5302.
5322 Score Reading (Irregular) A conductor's approach to the technique of score reading and analysis of orchestra, band, and choral scores for the purpose of preparing composition for rehearsal and performance.
5343 Analytical Techniques (Odd years) An intensive study of selected works from music literature. Schenkerian analysis, rhythmic analysis, and set theory analytical techniques will be studied and employed in addition to traditional harmonic and formal analysis. Prerequisite: MUTH 2613 or equivalent.
5623 Pedagogy of Theory (Even years) Detailed study of methods of teaching undergraduate courses in music theory and aural perception.
5631 Music Theory Teaching Practicum (Irregular) Supervised teaching of an undergraduate course in music theory or aural perception, including lesson plan and examination preparation and in-class observation. May not be repeated for credit.
5643 Analysis of 20th-Century Music (Even years) Study of 20th-Century music and analytic techniques including pitch class set theory and serial technique. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
5662 Instrumental Arranging (Su) A practical course in arranging for the various small ensembles including keyboard. Review of instrumental ranges and capabilities. Study of current trends in instrumental ranges and arranging.
5672 Advanced Orchestration (Irregular) A study of advanced principles of orchestral writing through individual projects in scoring and analysis. Prerequisite: MUTH 4612 or equivalent.
568V Composition (1-4) (Fa, Sp, Su) Private lessons of one-half hour, and one hour of composition laboratory session each week. Development of skills in creative musical expression specifically for composition-theory majors - others admitted by consent. Private instruction fee for one-half hour charged as for applied music private instruction. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
600V Master's Thesis (1-6)
Courses: History, Analysis, and Music Literature (MUHS)
4253 Special Topics in Music History (Fa, Sp) Topics not covered in MUHS 3703 or 3713, including history of American music, world music, music of Russia, and others. Satisfactory completion of the term paper in this class will fulfill the Fulbright College writing requirement. With permission, may be repeated for credit if the topic is different. Prerequisite: MUHS 3703 and 3713, or consent of the instructor.
4763 Survey of Vocal Literature I (Fa, Sp, Odd years) A survey of concert literature for the solo voice.
4773 Survey of Vocal Literature II (Fa, Sp, Odd years) A survey of concert literature for the solo voice. Prerequisite: MUHS 4763.
4793 Band Literature (Sp, Su, Even years) A study of literature written for performance by concert band, symphonic band, and wind ensemble, representative of the following five periods in Music History: Renaissance (1420-1600), Baroque (1600-1750), Classical (1750-1820), Romantic (1820-1900), and Contemporary (1900-Present).
4803 Survey of Keyboard Literature I (Fa, Sp, Odd. years) A survey of the piano works of outstanding composers. Prerequisite: MUAP 110V.
4813 Survey of Keyboard Literature II (Fa, Sp, Odd years) A survey of the piano works of outstanding composers. Prerequisite: MUHS 4803.
4823 Survey of Organ Literature I (Irregular) A survey of the organ works of outstanding composers. Prerequisite: MUAP 110V (organ).
4833 Survey of Organ Literature II (Irregular) A survey of the organ works of outstanding composers. Prerequisite: MUHS 4823.
4883 History of Musical Instruments in Europe and America (Irregular) A survey of the history, forms, and uses of musical instruments used in the art music of Western civilization with emphasis on instruments from the Medieval period to the present. Prerequisite: music major standing or consent.
4963 Seminar in Performance Practice Study of problems of performance in their historical context including media of performance; relation of notation to performance; rhythm; tempo; ornamentation; realization of improvised parts; dynamics and expression; and changing styles of music performance. Open to graduate students and to under-graduates in honors or consent of the instructor.
5722 Directed Studies in Music Literature I (Fa, Sp, Su) Research in music literature in the performance field of the individual student.
5732 Directed Studies in Music Literature II (Fa, Sp, Su) Research in music literature in the performance field of the individual student. Prerequisite: MUHS 5722.
5753 Seminar in Medieval and Early Renaissance Music (Irregular) Intensive studies in the music of Western Europe from early Christian times through the 15th century.
5763 Seminar in Music of the 16th and 17th Century (Odd years) Intensive studies of European music from the late Renaisance and early Baroque periods.
5773 Seminar in Music of the 18th Century (Odd years) Intensive studies of late Baroque and Classical music.
5783 Seminar in Music of the 19th Century (Odd years) Intensive studies in music of the nineteenth century.
5793 Seminar in Music of the 20th Century (Alt. years) Intensive studies in twentieth-century music.
5903 Seminar in Musicology Current problems, techniques, and approaches to the practice of musicology, including notation and editing problems. May be repeated for credit if topic is different.
5933 Seminar in Chamber Music Intensive studies in chamber music literature.
5943 Seminar in Opera Intensive studies in operatic literature.
5952 Choral History and Literature I (Odd years) Detailed study of choral history and literature from Gregorian chant to J.S. Bach.
5962 Choral History and Literature II (Odd years) Detailed study of choral history and literature from J.S. Bach to the present.
5973 Seminar in Bibliography and Methods of Research A survey of the methods and materials of musical research, including bibliography, methods of analysis, and style in the presentation of research results. Open to graduate students and to juniors in Honors.
600V Master's Thesis (1-6)
601V Lecture-recital (1-6) (Irregular) The production and presentation, under the direction of the teacher(Su) of historic instruments involved and other members of a graduate committee, of a performance (45 minutes minimum playing time) displaying historic practices of performance, with lecture. The candidate will be responsible for making archival tape of the performance available to the library, with two copies of a transcript of the lecture in thesis form to be retained by the University library.
Courses: Music Pedagogy and Techniques (MUPD)
4822 Voice Pedagogy I (Fa, Sp) Practical experience in teaching beginning voice students under supervision of major professor.
4832 Voice Pedagogy II (Fa, Sp) Practical experience in teaching beginning voice students under supervision of major professor. Prerequisite: MUPD 4822
4862 Piano Pedagogy I (Fa, Sp, Odd years) Analytical study and discussion of the various approaches to piano technique and their application: the development of principles of sound teaching through evaluation of present methods. Prerequisite: consent.
4872 Piano Pedagogy II (Fa, Sp, Odd years) Analytical study and discussion of the various approaches to piano technique and their application: the development of principles of sound teaching through evaluation of present methods. Prerequisite: MUPD 4862.
4882 String Pedagogy I (Fa, Sp, Odd years) An analysis of the pedagogical problems in solo repertory and a survey of string methods.
4892 String Pedagogy II (Fa, Sp, Odd years) An analysis of the pedagogical problems in solo repertory and a survey of string methods. Prerequisite: MUPD 4882.
5111 Vocal Diction for Accompanists Study of proper Italian, German, and French pronunciation and inflection as applied to singing. Does not count for credit for vocal majors. May be repeated for a total of three hours of credit.
5202 Voice Pedagogy I (Fa, Sp, Su) Graduate-level study of the techniques and materials of teaching voice.
5212 Voice Pedagogy II (Fa, Sp, Su) A continuation of MUPD 5202. Prerequisite: MUPD 5202.
5362 Accompanying Techniques I (Odd years) Study of accompanying techniques including figured bass, continuo realization, transposition, and appropriate styles for the accompaniment of vocal, instrumental, and chamber music. Prerequisite: MUTH 4692 or equivalent.
5372 Accompanying Techniques II (Odd years) Study of accompanying techniques including figured bass, continuo realization, transposition, and appropriate styles for the accompaniment of vocal, instrumental, and chamber music. Prerequisite: MUTH 5362.
5391 Opera Accompanying Techniques (Irregular) Study of the techniques of opera workshop music coaching and accompanying. May be repeated for a total of two hours of credit.
5802 Piano Pedagogy III (Fa, Sp, Su) Graduate-level study of the techniques and materials of teaching piano.
5812 Piano Pedagogy IV (Fa, Sp, Su) A continuation of MUPD 5802. Prerequisite: MUPD 5802.
582V Conducting (1-2) (Fa, Sp, Su) Private lessons of one-half hour and one-hour conducting laboratory each week. Development of skills in conducting symphony, choral, opera, oratorio, ballet, and band repertoire. Prerequisite: consent.
583V Choral Techniques (1-2) (Fa, Sp, Su) Study of choral directing.
584V Opera Workshop Techniques (1-2) (Fa, Sp, Su) A basic course in every phase of opera production, including staging, set design, music coaching, voice casting, and translation.
585V String Techniques (1-2) (Fa, Sp, Su) A continuation of the undergraduate courses in techniques and materials for elementary and secondary school music teaching. Prerequisite: one year of similar class instruction in the field on the undergraduate level or consent.
586V Woodwind Techniques (1-2) (Fa, Sp, Su) A continuation of the undergraduate courses in techniques and materials for elementary and secondary school music teaching. Prerequisite: one year of similar class instruction in the field on the undergraduate level or consent.
587V Brass Techniques (1-2) (Su) A continuation of the undergraduate class brass instrument course. Emphasis is placed on teaching methods, techniques, concepts and materials. Prerequisite: one year of similar class instruction in the field on the undergraduate level, or consent.
588V Voice Techniques (1-2) (Fa, Sp, Su) A continuation of the undergraduate courses in techniques and materials for elementary and secondary school music teaching. Prerequisite: one year of similar class instruction in the field on the undergraduate level or consent.
5892 The Pedagogy of Class Piano Study of methods for and operation of piano classes with particular emphasis on the special problems of the electronic piano laboratory. Prerequisite: consent.
591V Percussion Techniques (1-2) (Fa, Sp, Su) A continuation of the undergraduate class percussion instrument course. Emphasis is placed on teaching methods, techniques, concepts, and materials. Prerequisite: one year of similar class instruction in the field on the undergraduate level, or consent.
592V Seminar in Piano Pedagogy Individual assignments in the technique and teaching of piano and its literature.
599V Special Workshop in Music (1-2) Presented by visiting master artist-teachers in various fields of music performance, teaching and composition. For this level it is expected that the prospective students are professionals in the given field seeking additional knowledge and insights from acknowledged masters. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
600V Thesis (1-6)
Courses: Music Education (MUED)
507V Internship (3-6) (Irregular)
5513 Seminar: Resources in Music Education Study of the analytical and writing skills necessary for academic research in music education. Each student identifies one problem specific to music education, finds and reviews related literature and sources, develops a comprehensive bibliography, and writes a paper which synthesizes the research. Open to graduate students and undergraduates in honors in music education.
560V Workshop (1-6)
5653 Seminar: Issues in Music Education A seminar exploring the relationships between the profession of teaching music and selected views about learning theories, teaching methods, philosophy, psychology, and other selected topics relevant to contemporary music education.
5733 Music Education in the Elementary School Concepts of elementary music education; methods, materials, curriculum design, and supervision in elementary school music.
5762 Comparative Methods in Elementary Music Education (Su) A survey and comparison of the teaching methods and philosophies developed by Dalcroze, Orff, Kodaly, Suzuki, and Carabo-Cone. Includes practical experience with rhythm, notation, improvisation, and use of appropriate instruments. Prerequisite: consent or MUED 3833 or 2823.
5811 Curriculum Design in Music Goals and objectives in music education. Student will develop a curriculum for an actual or hypothetical music education program.
582V Conducting Techniques (1-2) (Su) Designed for band, orchestra, and choir directors. Orchestra and chorus available for practical application. Study of the score and musical interpretation through baton technique. Prerequisite: two semesters of undergraduate conducting or consent.
583V Workshop: Music in the Elementary School (1-3) An in-service training workshop for elementary music teachers.
5843 Music in the Secondary School (Su, Even years) Music and its relation to the total educative process of the adolescent and to community life; materials in choral music; methods and plans of organization of the total school music program. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5853 Instrumental Music in the Schools (Su, Even years) Consideration of problems in teaching, supervising, and conducting instrumental music; organization of band, orchestra, and instrumental classes; laboratory experience with instrumental classes and care and repair of instruments. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5862 Marching Band Techniques (Su) Includes the place of the marching band in the school program, types of formations used, and selecting, arranging or writing the musical score.
588V The Choral Program: Changing Materials and Techniques (1-3) Treatment of specific problems and issues--survey of choral literature; materials and contemporary methods appropriate to the development of a comprehensive choral experience.
599V Seminar (1-6) (Su)
600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (Irregular) Preparation of a master's thesis as partial fulfillment of the requirement for the master's degree.
605V Independent Study (1-6) Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study of problems in music education.
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