2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music, Theatre, and Dance
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109 McCain Auditorium
785-532-3429
Fax: 785-532-6899
www.k-state.edu/music/graduate/
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www.k-state.edu/theatre/academics/graduate.html
Director of School:
Jeffrey Ward
Directors of Graduate Studies:
Frederick Burrack (Music)
Sally Bailey (Theatre)
Graduate Faculty:
Sally D. Bailey, M.F.A., Trinity University, San Antonio, M.S.W. University of Maryland at Baltimore
Thomas Bell, M.L.I.S., University of Texas - Austin
Melissa Briggs, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Frederick Burrack, Ph.D., University of Illinois
Alfred W. Cochran, Ph.D., Catholic University of America
Cora Cooper, D.M., Florida State University
Paige Dickinson, Ph.D., California School of Professional Psychology
Kate Digby, M.F.A., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Rachel Dirks, Ph.D., University of Kansas
Slawomir Dobrzanski, D.M.A., University of Connecticut
Jacqueline Fassler-Kerstetter, D.M.A., University of Georgia
Kurt Gartner, D.A., University of Northern Colorado
Wayne Goins, Ph.D., The Florida State University
Ruth Gurgel, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Paul Hunt, D.M.A., Eastman School of Music
Israel, Sylvia, M.A., California Institute of Integral Studies; M.A., San Francisco State University
K. Tod Kerstetter, D.M.A., University of Georgia
John Kilgore, D.M.A., Florida State University
Steven Maxwell, Ph.D., University of Missouri - Kansas City
Alyssa Morris, D.M.A., University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music
Randy Mulder, M.A., New York University
Melissa Neville, M.F.A., University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music
Joshua Oppenheim, D.M.A., University of North Texas
Craig B. Parker, Ph.D., University of California - Los Angeles
*Phil Payne, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Julie Pentz, M.F.A., University of Arizona
David Pickering, D.M.A., University of Kansas
Bryan Pinkall, D.M.A., University of Missouri Kansas City
Dana Pinkston, M.F.A., Penn State University
Reginald Pittman, D.M., Indiana University
Patricia Thompson, D.M., Indiana University
Frank Tracz, Ph.D., Ohio State University
Amy Rosine Underwood, D.M.A., University of Kansas
Melissa Salvatore, MFA, University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music
Shannon Skelton, Ph.D., The University of Wisconsin - Madison
Nancy Sondag, M.A., Hunter College of The City University of New York
Ben Stark, M.F.A., Yale University
Jennifer G. Vellenga, M.F.A., Ohio University
*Kathleen Voecks, M.F.A., University of Missouri
*Jeffrey Ward, D.M.A., Shenandoah University
Craig A. Weston, D.M.A., University of Washington
Colleen White, D.M.A., University of Colorado - Boulder
Alex Wimmer, Ph.D., Kansas State University
Anna Wytko, D.M.A., University of Minnesota
Julie Yu, D.M.A., University of North Texas
*Denotes graduate faculty that are certified to serve as the major professor for doctoral students.
Graduate Faculty Associate:
Lanell Finneran, MS, Kansas State University
Music Program
Kansas State University’s graduate program in music is designed to furnish specialized professional training supported by competence in those fundamental areas needed by all musicians. Emphasis is placed on the personal growth and development of the student toward individual goals. The program is large enough to provide ample variety, yet small enough to allow personal attention to each student. While students are given considerable responsibility in all phases of the educational program, faculty guidance is available constantly.
The Music program offers the master of music with a specialization in the following areas: music education, music history/literature, performance with pedagogy emphasis, and composition.
Areas of Emphasis
Bands: Goins, Tracz, Wimmer, Payne
Brass instruments: Fassler-Kerstetter, Hunt, Parker, Maxwell, Kilgore
Chamber music: All faculty as approved by the Graduate College
Choral groups: Oppenheim, Yu-Oppenheim
Conducting: Dirks, Oppenheim, Tracz, Winmer, Yu-Oppenheim
Jazz studies: Cochran, Gartner, Goins, Hunt, Payne
Keyboard instruments: Dobrzanski, Pickering
Music education: Burrack, Gurgel, Oppenheim, Payne, Tracz, Ward, Winmer, Yu-Oppenheim
Music history and musicology: Cochran, Hunt, Parker, Goins
Opera and musical theatre: Rosine, Pittman
Orchestras: Dirks
Percussion instruments: Gartner
String instruments: Cooper, Dirks
Theory: Fassler-Kerstetter, Morris, Pickering, Weston
Voice: Pinkall, Pittman, Rosine, Thompson
Woodwind instruments: Kerstetter, Morris, White, Wytko
Composition: Morris, Weston
Theatre Program
The graduate program in theater offers a master of arts degree in theater with concentration in drama therapy. Students take courses in drama therapy, playwriting, and psychology/family studies/human development/counseling to fulfill the requirements for registry with the North American Drama Therapy Association.
Music, Theatre and Dance Facilities
The School of Music, Theatre and Dance is housed in McCain Auditorium, Nichols Hall, and the Purple Masque Theatre (West Stadium). Ample classrooms, rehearsal halls, practice studios, and offices are supplemented by a small hall for chamber music, a 1,800-seat auditorium, a 240-seat thrust theatre, and a 100 seat thrust theatre. The Piano Lab provides 15 midi work-stations with a state-of-the-art teaching/presentation station. Midi Workstations also exist in Nichols Hall. The department is an official Steinway School and owns four concert grand pianos, several studio grands, and a number of well-maintained practice uprights. Organs include a concert Austin (40 rks), a Bosch tracker (9 rks), and a J.W. Walker Continuo organ. An electronic studio centers around digital and analog synthesizers with ample supporting equipment. For the performance of early music, the department owns one harpsichord, a chest of matched viols, and assorted wind instruments.
The music division of Hale Library contains a growing reference and research collection fully adequate to master’s level work, as well as an extensive collection of recordings. The Special Collections Division holds a number of rare items, from 16th century prints to one of the two largest collections of the manuscripts of Gail Kubik, world-renowned 20th-century composer. The Graduate Music Seminar-Study Room offers a place in the Music Program in which materials may be placed on reserve for easy, convenient availability to graduate students.
Music Careers
In addition to enriching the quality of one’s life, enhancing the understanding of other epochs and cultures, and providing outlets for self-expression, graduate study in music prepares students for a variety of professions. K-State’s music alumni perform professionally with symphony orchestras, military bands, chamber music ensembles, opera and musical theatre companies, choral ensembles, jazz, rock, country, and bluegrass groups, in recording studios, and as soloists and accompanists. Others are active as composers of concert, commercial, liturgical, and/or educational music. K-State graduates also hold prominent positions in the fields of music education (pre-school through collegiate levels), private teaching, church music, music therapy, librarianship, and in the music industry. In addition, several K-State music graduates have used their arts degrees as preparation for professional schools such as law and medicine.
Music Performance Opportunities
A full range of performing organizations and small ensembles provides the graduate student with a variety of performance opportunities. These include Concert Choir, Collegiate Chorale, University Treble Chorus, University Choir, Grand Chorus, In-A-Chord, Collegium Musicum, Madrigal & Motet Ensemble, Opera Workshop, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Concert Band, University Band, Concert Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab A, Jazz Combos, Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Percussion Ensembles, Marching Band, Additional Athletic Bands, Symphony Orchestra, Theatre Orchestra, Opera Theatre, and multiple small ensembles. Moreover, the Collegium Musicum performs early music on authentic instruments, and chamber music flourishes in a number of small groups of various instrumentation.
Although not directly associated with the School of Music Theatre, and Dance, the McCain Auditorium Performance Series brings to the campus large musical attractions, world-famous soloists, and chamber music, as well as dance troupes and theatre companies. Faculty recitals expand the opportunities to hear performances of professional caliber.
Theatre Season and Outreach Programs
The Theatre program offers 4 main stage shows each year: one musical, produced in conjunction with the music and dance programs, and three straight plays, usually directed by faculty. The Purple Masque season presents four non-musical plays per year. These productions are often directed by graduate students in theatre as part of their creative projects for their degree. Drama therapy graduate students are involved in the Growing Tree Theatre Company, which tours plays for young audiences to elementary and middle schools in the area, and the Barrier-Free Theatre, a company for actors with and without disabilities, among other outreach opportunities in the community.
Admission to the Graduate Program in Music
Admission to the Graduate School of Kansas State University is handled through individual departments. Applicants interested in the Graduate Program in Music should send inquiries to Frederick Burrack, Director of Graduate Studies, School of Music, Theatre and Dance, Graduate Music Studies, 109 McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-4702. Graduate Teaching Assistantships are selected in January. (International Student should note the deadlines for admission as seen on the Graduate website).
Application is made through http://www.k-state.edu/grad/admissions/application-process/ requiring the following:
- The application fee.
- One copy of an official transcript from each undergraduate and/or graduate institution previously attended.
- Three letters of recommendations.
- A statement of applicant’s personal and professional goals.
- Requested but not required: YouTube link demonstrating performance skills (if specialization performance, pedagogy; conducting/teaching skills if specialization is music education), sample original scores (if specialization is composition), or an example of scholarly work (if specialization is history/literature). On-campus auditions are usually required.
- International students are also required to send TOEFL scores and Affidavit of Financial Support.
Admission to the Graduate Program in Theatre with concentration in Drama Therapy
Application is made through http://www.k-state.edu/grad/admissions/application-process/ requiring the following:
- A completed application form (completed online - http://www.k-state.edu/grad/application
- The application fee.
- One copy of an official transcript each undergraduate and/or graduate institution previously attended.
- Three letters of recommendations of professors or professional employers who can speak to your potential to succeed at the graduate academic level.
- A statement of the applicant’s personal and professional goals.
- International students are also required to send TOEFL scores and Affidavit of Financial Support.
Students interested in drama therapy need to arrange an interview with Sally Bailey, Director of the Drama Therapy Program at sdbailey@k-state.edu.
Entrance requirements
Admission with full standing
To be considered for admission with full standing, the applicant must have:
- A bachelor’s degree from an approved institution.
- Adequate preparation in the field of music: normally a B.M., B.M.E., B.S. in music education, B.A. in music, or the equivalent.
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Adequate preparation in the field of drama therapy: normally a B.A., B.S. or B.F.A. in theatre or the equivalent. Undergraduate electives in psychology are not required, but are helpful.
- An undergraduate average of B or better.
If all of the foregoing requirements are not met, probationary admission may be considered, provided there is other evidence that the applicant has the ability to do satisfactory graduate work. Such evidence might include a post-graduate record at another institution or successful professional work.
Probationary admission
Students may be admitted provisionally if there is uncertainty in evaluating transcripts.
Full standing for probationary or provisional students is attained automatically upon completion of at least 9 hours of work for graduate credit with a grade of B or better. Students admitted on probation may be denied continued enrollment if they receive a grade less than B.
Special students
An application for admission to the Graduate School in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance ordinarily implies the student’s intention to work toward an advanced degree. Students who do not plan to work toward an advanced degree, however, may be admitted as special students. Those who later wish to enter the degree program must undergo a full review. No more than 9 semester hours earned as a special student may be transferred into a regular degree program.
Admission to the Graduate School in the Department of Music does not necessarily imply admission to a particular program within the department. For special requirements, see the individual areas of emphasis.
Residence requirements
Candidates in music will require 4 semesters to complete the degree. The summer program can be completed in 3 summers. Summer study in music education requires on-campus attendance during residency week. Candidates who serve as graduate assistants or hold positions outside of their academic responsibilities must be completed in four semesters.
Candidates in drama therapy will need at least 4 semesters and one summer to complete all of the academic requirements of the degree and of the North American Drama Therapy Association.
Courses taken more than six years before the completion of the degree generally cannot be credited toward the degree.
Transfer credit
Graduate credit with a grade of B, or better, may be transferred from other accredited institutions. Transfer of more than 6 hours requires special action; in no case may more than 10 hours be transferred.
Assistantships and financial aid
A limited number of graduate assistantships in the Music program are available during the regular academic session, but they are not available in the summer. Assistantships are given in specific areas, according to departmental needs. Teaching assistants are usually needed in aural skills, music theory, music education, accompanying, band, choir, orchestra, collegium musicum, music appreciation, piano class, and voice (class and/or studio teaching). Other assistantships involve work in the Music Library, the instrument room, and various aspects of administration. All assistantships include monitoring the technology lab and taking attendance at recitals.
The Theatre program offers a limited number of Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA). Most GTAs teach the basic speech course for the Communication Studies Department, but there are also a few assistantships in the theatre department. Students may apply to other departments and offices on campus for GRAs, GAs, and GTAs.
Graduate assistantships require up to 16-20 hours a week, which is regarded as five-tenths of full time. Such an appointment entitles the student to a full waiver of tuition and out-of-state fees, as well as eligibility to apply for university health insurance. Graduate assistants who are appointed to a .25 tenths position work 8-10 hours per week. All applicants for full-time study in the Master of Music program are automatically considered for assistantships; no additional application form is needed. Theatre students interested in an assistantship should submit their application and GTA application form by February 15 for the coming academic year. GTA application forms are available from the Director of Graduate Studies in Theatre.
Assistantships are awarded with the expectation that the student will spend two years in residence and that satisfactory performance of duties and satisfactory academic work will bring renewal of the assistantship. Assistantships are not available for more than two years. Graduate assistants in the Music Program are expected to participate in a large ensemble each semester.
For eligible students, work-study funds are available for a variety of jobs on campus. Inquiries regarding eligibility for work-study should be addressed to the Office of Aids and Awards, Fairchild Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506.
All non-native English-speaking applicants, including those with a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university, must score at least 550 on the TOEFL and at least 50 on the Speak Test before being appointed to a graduate teaching assistantship in the Kansas State University Music Program.
Course loads
No graduate student in music shall take more than 16 hours of credit during fall or spring semesters. Most graduate students in theatre take 9 credit hours during fall or spring semesters and are typically involved in drama therapy internships and/or production work throughout the year. Courses taken during the summer are not covered under assistantship. Graduate assistantships will only cover the tuition for 10 credit hours per semester. Any credit hours above that amount are paid for at the in-state tuition cost. Graduate assistants may not take less than six hours in any semester.
Registration
Registration procedures are outlined each semester in the Schedule of Classes and Enrollment Procedures. First-term graduate students may be required to arrive on campus (for orientation and testing) one week before classes begin. The needed information will be communicated to each student in ample time by the Director of Graduate Studies. All music graduate students will register through the office of the Director of Graduate Studies in Music. All theatre graduate students will register through the office of the Director of Graduate Studies in Theatre.
Music Placement tests
Each entering music graduate student will take placement tests. The written tests will consist of two sections, theory and music history. The tests will include components equivalent to those of the KSU undergraduate program.
The results of these tests will be used in planning a suitable program of study for each individual. If remedial work is indicated, it may be accomplished through coursework or by doing independent study before re-examination.
Supervisory committee
During the music student’s first semester, the director of graduate studies in music shall, in consultation with the student, appoint a major professor for each student. No later than the second semester, the major professor will organize a Supervisory Committee consisting of himself/herself as chair, the Director of Graduate Studies in Music, and at least one other faculty member.
By the end of the first semester all theatre students should have identified a major professor in consultation with the director of graduate studies in theatre. No later than end of the second semester, a Supervisory Committee of three faculty members, including the major professor, should be identified and a program of study filed with the Graduate School.
The duties of the Major Professor will be to (1) meet no later than the student’s second semester to review the student’s work, (2) meet with the student no later than the second semester in order to formulate and approve the student’s academic program, (3) offer counsel and advice to the student throughout his/her academic career and to approve such changes in his/her program as are agreed upon, (4) advise the student in the selection of a topic for the master’s thesis, report, or creative project or the program for master’s recital, and to approve the final choice, (5) The Supervisory Committee will act as the final reading committee of the master’s thesis, or report, or as the judging committee for the student’s final master’s recital (music) or creative project (theatre), (6) serve as the examining committee for the student’s comprehensive examination.
The initial organization of the Supervisory Committee and the scheduling of its first meeting shall be the responsibility of the major professor. Thereafter, the student has the responsibility for consultation with members of his or her committee and for obtaining the approval of the committee on appropriate matters.
Student’s program of study
No later than a student’s second semester, each student will, at some time before preregistration for the following term, meet with his/her major professor and, in consultation with other members of his/her Supervisory Committee, plan his/her academic program. This program is entered on the official form which the student receives from the Graduate School. When each of the members of the Supervisory Committee and the head of the School has signified approval by signing the completed form, the student will make will deliver the original to the Graduate School office, keeping a copy for him/herself.
The student is then responsible for following the program through his/her academic career, for obtaining the Supervisory Committee’s approval for any desired or needed changes, and for seeing that his/her major professor registers such changes with the Graduate School office.
Master of Arts
Master of Music
Dance
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DANCE 502 - Performance Production Credits: 0-1
Studies in the techniques of dance production and performance. Emphasis is on practical application.
Repeat for Credit
Repeatable. May be repeated four times.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 503 - K-State Tap Dance Ensemble Credits: 0-1
A performing ensemble that dances for the K-State and Manhattan communities.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Audition required in April.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 505 - Methods and Materials of Teaching Dance Credits: 2
An in-depth survey of the development of dance education and a practical examination of dance for its educative, artistic, disciplinary, and therapeutic values. Emphasis on role of dance education, pedagogy, and advocacy.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: DANCE 205, DANCE 405, and DANCE 504 or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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DANCE 506 - Dance Education Fieldwork Credits: 1
A semester of supervised fieldwork incorporating dance as an educative tool in the classroom, in a therapeutic setting, or in an advocacy position. Application of dance education theory under faculty supervision and conference.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: DANCE 505.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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DANCE 507 - K-State African Dance and Music Ensemble Credits: 0-1
A performing group that is open to all students and does not require an audition.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 510 - Senior Project Credits: 1
Student creates and presents major performance, choreographic or written project demonstrating advanced level of achievement.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of instructor.
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DANCE 599 - Independent Studies in Dance Credits: 1-3
Selected topics in dance.
Note:
Maximum of 3 hours applicable toward degree.
Repeat for Credit
Repeatable for a maximum of 3 hours toward degree.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Consent of department head.
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Music
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MUSIC 500 - Applied Recital Credits: 0
Public performance; vocal or instrumental with a suggested performing time of 25 minutes. Intended for performances in addition to required recital performances (MUSIC 502 and/or 501).
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 255
Corequisite: MUSIC 255 or MUSIC 455
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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MUSIC 501 - Half Recital Credits: 0
Public performance; vocal or instrumental with suggested performing time of 25 minutes.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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MUSIC 502 - Full Recital Credits: 0
Public performance; vocal or instrumental with suggested performing time of 50 minutes.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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MUSIC 510 - A Survey of Music Therapy Credits: 3
This course will provide students with an overview of music therapy: its history, theoretical bases, training requirements, common settings for its use, and general techniques employed. Upon completion of this course, students will have a basic understanding of the music therapy profession, and have knowledge of music therapy as a viable career option.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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MUSIC 511 - Music in the Schools, K-6 Credits: 3
The study of the musical characteristics of children and development of appropriate curriculum, instructional materials and techniques, and related technology for teaching musical understanding, literacy, multi-cultural connections, and creative improvisation in grades K-6 instrumental, vocal, and general music.
Note:
This course includes supervised field experiences.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in EDCEP 315, EDCI 320, EDSP 323.
Typically Offered
Spring
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MUSIC 512 - Music Program in Junior/Senior High Schools Credits: 3
Organization and administration of the comprehensive music program in junior and senior high schools; including the study of vocal and instrumental ensemble development, as well as techniques and materials for other types of music classes.
Note:
This course includes a supervised field experience.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in EDCEP 315, EDCI 320, EDSP 323.
Typically Offered
Fall
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MUSIC 513 - Teaching Beginning Band and Jazz Techniques Credits: 1
Students will learn and employ techniques and strategies for teaching beginning band and beginning through intermediate jazz ensemble.
Typically Offered
Spring
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MUSIC 517 - Choral Conducting Credits: 1
Continued mastery of the skills in Conducting I while emphasizing essential techniques and interpretation for choral ensembles.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 322, MUSIC 360, MUSIC 361, MUSIC 417.
Typically Offered
Spring
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MUSIC 518 - Instrumental Conducting Credits: 1
Continued mastery of the skills in Conducting I while emphasizing essential techniques and interpretation for instrumental ensembles.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 322, MUSIC 360, MUSIC 361, MUSIC 417.
Typically Offered
Spring
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MUSIC 523 - Upper-Division Composition Credits: 0-18
Composition instruction through individual lessons and group seminar instruction. Emphasis on meeting professional standards of composition adn score/part preparation and creation of a varied portfolio of works.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Submission of a portfolio of pieces for faculty review and approval.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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MUSIC 525 - Instrumentation and Arranging Credits: 2
Study of writing and arranging for the strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion as well as choral ensembles. Functional ranges and practical applications through score study and projects.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 322, MUSIC 360, MUSIC 361.
Typically Offered
Fall
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MUSIC 530 - Music History I: Ancient Greece through 1700 Credits: 3
An overview of stylistic trends, major composers, repertoire of ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, Renaissance and early Baroque periods.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MUSIC 320.
Typically Offered
Fall
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MUSIC 531 - Music History II: 1700 to 1850 Credits: 3
An overview of stylistic trends, major composers, repertoire of the late Baroque, Classical and early Romantic periods.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MUSIC 320.
Typically Offered
Spring
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MUSIC 532 - Music History III: 1850 to the Present Credits: 3
An overview of the development of stylistic and cultural trends, major composers, and repertoire of the late Romantic period through the present.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in Music 320.
Typically Offered
Fall
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MUSIC 570 - Musical Comedy Credits: 3
The history of operetta and music comedy from Offenbach to the present.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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MUSIC 599 - Special Studies in Music Credits: 1-3
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Background of courses needed for studies undertaken.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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MUSIC 603 - Percussion Pedagogy Credits: 2-3
Advanced study of percussion instruments and related performance techniques, teaching methods and responsibilities, organization, and literature.
Typically Offered
Other
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MUSIC 604 - Upper String Pedagogy Credits: 2-3
Study of violin technique and related teaching methods, also applicable to other bowed string instruments.
Note:
The three credit-hour option includes additional assignments.
Typically Offered
Summer
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MUSIC 605 - Lower String Pedagogy Credits: 2
Study of low string technique and related teaching methods. Intended for teachers of string, concert/jazz bands and vocal music if they use a bass with accompaniment combos for pit orchestras or swing choirs.
Typically Offered
Summer
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MUSIC 614 - Graduate Theory Review Credits: 2
For graduate students in music for whom additional work in the harmonic and formal aspects of tonal and chromatic music is needed.
Note:
This course does not fulfill degree requirements.
Typically Offered
Fall, Summer
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MUSIC 615 - 18th Century Counterpoint Credits: 2
Contrapuntal compositional techniques from the late Baroque to Classical periods, including compositional procedures for the canon and fugue.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 322, MUSIC 360, MUSIC 361, or consent of instructor
Typically Offered
Fall, Summer
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MUSIC 616 - Theories of Contemporary Music Credits: 2
Introduction to analytical and compositional techniques applicable to the predominately non-tonal music of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 322, MUSIC 360, MUSIC 361, or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Spring, Summer
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MUSIC 618 - Graduate History Review Credits: 2
For graduate students in music for whom additional work in music history is needed based on thier performance on the Graduate Music History Entrance Exam. This course does not fulfill graduate degree requirements. A grade of an A or B is required to enroll in graduate level music history courses.
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Fall, Summer
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MUSIC 631 - Technology of the Electronic Music Studio Credits: 2
Instrumentation and systematic procedures as applied to the construction of electronic music. Principles of voltage-controlled systems, synchronous tape machines, and audio mixing. Individual and team projects.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 521, consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Summer
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MUSIC 632 - Digital Sound Synthesis Credits: 2
Exploration of real-time interactive systems. Theory and application pertaining to the creation of instruments and scores using additive and FM techniques. Team projects.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 631.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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MUSIC 636 - Advanced Woodwind Techniques Credits: 2
Advanced techniques in the teaching of all woodwind instruments for music teachers.
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Other
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MUSIC 637 - Advanced Brass Techniques Credits: 2
Advanced techniques in the teaching of all brass instruments for music teachers.
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Other
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MUSIC 638 - Concert and Ethnic Percussion Techniques Credits: 2-3
Advanced study of percussion performance techniques commonly associated with concert band and percussion ensemble, as well as percussion techniques associated with music of other cultures.
Note:
The three credit-hour option includes additional assignments.
Typically Offered
Other
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MUSIC 639 - Jazz and Marching Percussion Techniques Credits: 2-3
Advanced study of percussion performance techniques commonly associated with marching percussion and jazz idioms.
Note:
The three credit-hour option includes additional assignments.
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Other
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MUSIC 641 - Secondary Performance Area Credits: 1-3
For graduate students who wish to study an instrument (or voice) other than the major performance area. Pedagogical methods and fundamentals are stressed.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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MUSIC 650 - History of the Opera Credits: 3
A study of selected masterpieces of musical drama, with emphasis on the relationship of music and drama, and on the unique qualities of opera as a collective artwork.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 201 or MUSIC 250.
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Other
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MUSIC 660 - Marching Band Techniques Credits: 2
Philosophical and practical purposes of the marching band, and the skills necessary to design, organize, instruct, and evaluate a marching band show.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 512.
Typically Offered
Fall-Odd Years
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MUSIC 661 - Choral Ensemble Techniques Credits: 2
Philosophical and practical study of the choral ensemble, and the skills necessary to design, organize, instruct and evaluate the choral program.
Typically Offered
Other
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MUSIC 665 - Jazz Techniques Credits: 2
Basic practices found in jazz education, including literature, teaching techniques, and resource materials.
Typically Offered
Spring, Summer
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MUSIC 670 - Advanced Studies in Music Education Credits: 2
Advanced instructional methods and technologies related to the teaching of music in grades pre-K-12 implemented through investigation of current trends in the field, advanced unit design, and field experience.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: EDCEP 315, EDCI 320, EDSP 323, and prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in MUSIC 511, MUSIC 512.
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Fall, Spring
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MUSIC 675 - Arranging for Bands Credits: 2
Assessing, evaluating, and applying the basic issues, techniques, and possibilities inherent in scoring and arranging for various windband media. Primary attention will be given to concert and marching bands, but students will also spend time learning about various jazz ensembles and other possible combinations of wind and percussion instruments.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 525.
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Spring-Odd Years
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MUSIC 676 - Arranging Choral Music Credits: 2
Application of basic compositional issues, techniques, and possibilities inherent in scoring and arranging for various choral ensembles.
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Other
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MUSIC 680 - Advanced Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques Credits: 2
Explore, evaluate, and develop the musical understanding and skills necessary in leading instrumental ensembles toward significant musical expression through effective rehearsal techniques.
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Other
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MUSIC 681 - Advanced Choral Rehearsal Techniques Credits: 2
Explore, evaluate, and develop the musical understanding and skills necessary in leading choral ensembles toward significant musical expression through effective rehearsal techniques.
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Other
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MUSIC 685 - Organization and Administration of School Music Programs Credits: 2
Provides models and ideas on organizing program/teaching to enable the teacher and students to succeed and enjoy the music making process. Present strategies and philosophies on dealing with administrators, parents, peers, and students will be discussed, as well as motivation of self and student.
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Fall-Odd Years
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MUSIC 690 - Survey of Vocal Solos for Adolescents Credits: 3
An in-depth study of appropriate solo literature for adolescent singers.
Typically Offered
Summer
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MUSIC 696 - Jazz Theory I Credits: 1
Basic fundamentals of jazz theory to develop critical thinking and performing skills.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 230 with grade of C or better.
Typically Offered
Fall
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MUSIC 697 - Jazz Theory II Credits: 1
Intermediate level fundamentals of jazz theory to develop critical thinking and performing skills.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 696, MUSIC 298.
Typically Offered
Fall
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MUSIC 698 - Jazz Improvisation I Credits: 1
Develop skills in the area of jazz improvisation in a performance lab setting.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 696.
Typically Offered
Fall
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MUSIC 699 - Jazz Improvisation II Credits: 1
Continued development of jazz improvisational skills in a performance lab setting.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 697 or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall
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MUSIC 700 - Literature Analysis Credits: 3
Explore, evaluate, and analyze the masterworks of the wind, choral, and orchestral genres. This course will alternated annually between Instrumental and Choral literature.
Typically Offered
Summer
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MUSIC 702 - Style Analysis Credits: 3
Training in a comprehensive, systematic analytical approach to all style periods, and in verbalizing analytical perceptions.
Typically Offered
Fall, Summer
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MUSIC 704 - Symphonic Literature Credits: 3
The development of orchestral music from the late Baroque to the present, with emphasis on selected symphonies of the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
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Other
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MUSIC 705 - Chamber Music Literature Credits: 3
A selected survey of masterpieces of small ensemble music from 1750 to the present. Special emphasis on the string quartet.
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Other
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MUSIC 706 - Song Literature Credits: 3
Survey, by historical period and national styles, of major solo vocal works.
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Other
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MUSIC 707 - History of Wind Bands Credits: 3
Development of the wind band medium from the Renaissance to the present, with focus on the composers and literature.
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Other
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MUSIC 708 - Choral Literature Credits: 3
A study of standard choral masterpieces in both large and small forms from 1450 to the present.
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Other
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MUSIC 709 - History of School Choral Music Credits: 3
Development of choral music in schools with focus on composers and literature.
Typically Offered
Fall-Even Years
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MUSIC 714 - Advanced Orchestration Credits: 2
The study of orchestra and band scores. Exercises in orchestrating this type of music for different choirs of instruments, as well as scoring for full orchestra and symphonic band.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 525.
Typically Offered
Spring
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MUSIC 737 - Organ Literature Credits: 3
A survey of significant compositions from the Renaissance to the present with emphasis on performance practice.
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Other
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MUSIC 738 - Piano Literature Credits: 3
Selective survey of music for piano from 1750 to the present.
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Other
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MUSIC 740 - Studies in Music Literature Credits: 3
Study of the repertory of a selected musical genre or medium of performance.
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MUSIC 759 - Techniques of Music Technology Credits: 2
Students develop skills of notation, scanning, manipulating, sequencing, and recording necessary to integrate digital technologies into the practice of music making and teaching.
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Summer
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MUSIC 766 - Seminar in the Life and Works of an Individual Composer Credits: 3
Study of the career and achievements of a selected composer of major stature.
Typically Offered
Fall, Summer
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MUSIC 767 - Topics in American Music Credits: 3
Studies of the various genres of American music.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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MUSIC 791 - Advanced Vocal Pedagogy Credits: 2
Advanced study of vocal production, exploring the scientific principles of breathing, resonance, timbre, and other vocal features. Discussion of vocal health and teaching styles.
Typically Offered
Fall-Even Years
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MUSIC 799 - Problems in Music Credits: 1-18
Individual guided work in a selected area.
Note:
No more than three hours of Problems in Music may be applied to the master’s degree.
Repeat for Credit
Repeatable
Requisites:
Prerequisite: 6 hours graduate credit in music.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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MUSIC 801 - Introduction to Graduate Study in Music Credits: 2
Library procedures, bibliography, research methods, and practice in preparing scholarly papers.
Note:
Required of all graduate students in music.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: At least 30 hours of music theory and music history.
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Other
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MUSIC 802 - Seminar in Music Theory Credits: 3
Comparison of major theoretical treatises and historical compositional practices; practical application for the modern musician.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Twenty hours of music theory.
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Other
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MUSIC 803 - Seminar in Music History Credits: 2
The history of music with emphasis on the correlation of stylistic factors and man’s cultural environment.
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Summer
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MUSIC 804 - Advanced Analysis Credits: 3
An in-depth study of works by later Romantic and modern composers: techniques and styles in relation to form.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Twenty hours music theory.
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Other
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MUSIC 805 - Theories of Music Education Credits: 3
A survey of the history of music teaching in the United States, with emphasis on the relationship of various theories of music, musical perception, and musical cognition to current practices in teaching music at all levels.
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Fall-Even Years
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MUSIC 806 - Psychology of Music Credits: 3
Acquaints students with musical acoustics, perception and cognition of music, music learning, nature and testing of musical aptitude and achievement, affective response to music, musical preference, and the functionality of music.
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Other
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MUSIC 807 - History and Philosophy of Music Education Credits: 3
The study of history and philosophy of music education in the U.S.
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Spring-Even Years
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MUSIC 808 - Research in Music Education Credits: 3
An introduction to historical, descriptive, and experimental research in music education, including a study of techniques for the evaluation of music teaching and learning.
Typically Offered
Fall-Odd Years
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MUSIC 809 - Seminar in Music Education Credits: 3
Advanced studies of various topics related to the music.
Repeat for Credit
Repeatable. May be repeated when topics vary.
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Other
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MUSIC 810 - Curriculum Development and Learning Assessment Credits: 3
MUSIC 810 focuses on development and implementation of comprehensive music education in K-12 public schools. Attention is given to sequential scaffolding of content within and across developmental levels, measuring student outcomes, and options for dissemination. Among factors studied will be evaluation materials, techniques, and design of reliable and valid measures.
Typically Offered
Fall-Odd Years
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MUSIC 811 - Symposium in Music Credits: 1-3
Intensive short-term studies of various topics in music, featuring presentations by nationally known scholars in the field.
Typically Offered
Summer
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MUSIC 813 - Improvisation and Composition in Elementary Curriculum Credits: 3
Development of pedagogical practices in the areas of improvisation and composition as appropriate for the elementary music classroom.
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Other
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MUSIC 814 - World Music Pedagogy, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, and Special Populations in Music Education Credits: 3
Explores current issues facing music education, including culturally relevant pedagogy, world music pedagogy, special learners in music education, and popular music.
Typically Offered
Summer
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MUSIC 815 - The Undergraduate Music Curriculum Credits: 1
Provides foundational understanding and developing skills in designing, administering, and assessing learning in an undergraduate music education curriculum. Focuses on preparing future music teacher educators for success in their future profession.
Typically Offered
Fall
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MUSIC 816 - Field Experiences in an Undergraduate Music Curriculum Credits: 1
Prepares future music education professors to design, administer, and guide undergraduate music education field experiences.
Typically Offered
Spring
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MUSIC 821 - Piano Pedagogy I Credits: 3
Piano Pedagogy I focuses on how to teach and perform a broad spectrum of intermediate piano repertoire.
Typically Offered
Fall
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MUSIC 822 - Piano Pedagogy II Credits: 3
Piano Pedagogy II teaches students how to teach and perform selected advances-level piano repertoire by notable composers for the instrument.
Typically Offered
Spring
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MUSIC 823 - Supervised Teaching in Piano Credits: 2
Students will be observed by the instructor and classmates teaching lessons and provide feedback and commentary in a masterclass format.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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MUSIC 824 - Half Recital in Piano Credits: 1
Students will present a 30 minute recital demonstrating proficiencies as defined by the instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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MUSIC 825 - Lecture Recital in Piano Credits: 1
Students will present a lecture-recital that will be a musically-illustrated presentation on some aspect if piano pedagogy.
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Fall, Spring
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MUSIC 828 - Methods and Materials for the Studio Credits: 1-3
Methods of teaching fundamental techniques; selection of teaching materials outlining courses of study. For graduate students in performance curricula. Taught in divisions according to the major. Practical application through supervised studio teaching.
Repeat for Credit
Repeatable. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 391 or MUSIC 492.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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MUSIC 830 - Seminar in Medieval and Renaissance Music Credits: 3
In-depth investigation of a selected area or problem in medieval or Renaissance music. Emphasis on individual research.
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Other
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MUSIC 832 - Seminar in Baroque Music Credits: 3
In-depth investigation of a selected area or problem in Baroque music. Emphasis on individual research.
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Other
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MUSIC 834 - Seminar in Classical Music Credits: 3
In-depth investigation of a selected area or problem in classical music. Emphasis on individual research.
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Other
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MUSIC 836 - Seminar in Romantic Music Credits: 3
In-depth investigation of a selected area or problem in Romantic music. Emphasis on individual research.
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Other
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MUSIC 837 - Seminar in 20th-Century Music Credits: 3
In-depth investigation of a selected area or problem in twentieth-century music. Emphasis on individual research.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: MUSIC 601, consent of instructor.
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Other
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MUSIC 838 - Opera Theatre Credits: 0-18
Opera workshop for graduates.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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MUSIC 839 - Vocal Ensemble Credits: 0-1
Performance and study with established University vocal organization or small ensemble.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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MUSIC 840 - Instrumental Ensemble Credits: 0-1
Performance and study with an established University instrumental organization or a small ensemble.
Note:
Students may enroll in more than one instrument simultaneously and may earn 1 to 4 hours per semester in each instrument.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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MUSIC 841 - Collegium Musicum Early Music Ensemble Credits: 0-1
A vocal and instrumental ensemble devoted to the historically-informed performance of music written primarily during the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods (c. 1100-1750. Instruments of the historical period used when possible.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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MUSIC 842 - Concert Choir Credits: 0-1
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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