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MUED 631 Alternative Ensembles Elementary and Middle School Ensembles College of Performing Arts
2 credits 30.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Students develop performance and rehearsal skills in alternative ensembles for use in school such as bucket drums, hand bells, samba percussion, and steel pans. Two to three ensembles are covered in any given semester. Age-appropriate rehearsal techniques are emphasized, along with rehearsal planning, appropriate repertoire, equipment selection, and maintenance, and composing and arranging for such ensembles.
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 632 Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques College of Performing Arts
2 credits 60.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques focuses on appropriate ensemble rehearsal measures, rehearsal planning and design, pedagogical methods, score study and analysis, repertoire evaluation, conducting techniques and assessment and reflection skills. This course has a fieldwork component where students will have the opportunity to observe and work with public school secondary instrumental ensembles.
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 633 Instrumental Conducting College of Performing Arts
1 credit 30.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Conducting is an essential understanding and tool for a musician-educator. The means to effectively communicate with ensembles, and to make connections between the repertoire and musicians is a necessary foundational skill. This course will focus on the core components of instrumental conducting, score preparation and analysis, and the ability to understand and use varied conducting gestures and patterns.
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
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MUED 641 VSM Orff Certification Level 1 College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Course offered at Villanova Summer Music Program. The Orff Certification Courses above are part of the American Orff-Schulwerk (AOSA) approved certification course program. Pedagogy skills for teaching basic Orff Schulwerk will be explored and discussed through the use of Music For Children, Murray Volume I and pentatonic folk song material, movement and recorder. Level I teachers will actively learn to use speech, rhymes, poetry, playing pitched and unpitched percussion as well as singing, playing, and improvising in pentatonic for creating an active music curriculum in the school setting. Soprano Recorder pedagogy and skills, creating student-friendly compositions in an elemental style, and models for improvisation will be developed.
Only open to MM Music Education majors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*641, MMED*738
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MUED 642 VSM Orff Certification Level 2 College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Course offered at Villanova Summer Music Program. The Orff Certification Courses above are part of the American Orff-Schulwerk (AOSA) approved certification course program. Level II will be a continuation and refinement of Level I content and will explore the aspects of complex rhythms and meter, movement accompaniment, transposed pentatonic, hexatonic, and other modal melodies including: Dorian, Phrygian, Aeolian, Ionian, Lydian and Mixolydian. Movement: form-based choreography and traditional folk dance will be used. The alto recorder will be used throughout and the wider ranges of the soprano recorder will be explored, with an emphasis on modal repertoire and improvisation. Music For Children Murray Volumes II & IV will be the foundation of the course.
Prerequisites MUED*641
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*642, MMED*739
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MUED 643 VSM Orff Certification Level 3 College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Course offered at Villanova Summer Music Program. The Orff Certification Courses above are part of the American Orff-Schulwerk (AOSA) approved certification program. Level III: This course will focus on pedagogy of more complex music from Music for Children Volumes III & V as well as eclectic folk music and more complex musical elements, including syncopation, meter, permutations of 16th notes, melody, theme and variation, chaconne, irregular speech/poetry and iconic notation, with an emphasis on improvisation and drama. Recorder studies will explore a wide range of music, including Schulwerk source materials, traditional folk music, and historical and modern repertoire. Movement classes will include a more detailed study of Laban’s movement efforts, folk dances in complex meter, and more complex choreography synthesizing all dance elements studied thus far.
Prerequisites MUED*642
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*643, MMED*740
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MUED 650 Student Teaching - Elementary College of Performing Arts
4 credits undefined hours
600 level graduate course
Taken in a cooperating school, the internship represents full-time employment equivalency under the mentorship of a certified music teacher. It is intended to provide the practical experience in which the intern is integrated into the program, assuming professional-level responsibilities and experiences. A university supervisor observes, advises, and facilitates the relationship between mentor and intern, and assesses the student during the internship.
Corequisite Course(s): MUED*621, MUED*622, MUED*631 and MUED*651
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*540, MU*555
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MUED 651 Student Teaching Seminar - Elementary College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Discussion and analysis of field experiences, special workshops and field trips. Continuing development and refinement of skills in reflective practice is emphasized as well as the needs of special learners.
Corequisite Course(s): MUED*650
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*541, MU*558
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MUED 652 Student Teaching Secondary College of Performing Arts
4 credits 0.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Taken in a cooperating school, the internship represents full-time employment equivalency under the mentorship of a certified music teacher. It is intended to provide practical experience in which the intern is integrated into the program, assuming professional-level responsibilities and experiences. A university supervisor observes, advises, and facilitates the relationship between the mentor and intern, and assesses the student during the internship.
Corequisite Course(s): MUED*623, MUED*531 and MUED*653
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 653 Student Teaching Seminar: Secondary College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Discussion and analysis of field experiences, special workshops, and field trips. Continuing development and refinement of skills in reflective practice is emphasized as well as certification, job searching, career development, and instrument repair.
Corequisite Course(s): MUED*652
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 780 Thesis/Project Development: Music Education College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
The Music Education Thesis is the culmination of learning and professional growth established as an outcome of MM studies in Music Education and demonstrates mastery of the course of study through a well-designed and developed thesis. This final product is to be designed and focused to achieve outcomes that are based upon the synthesis of understandings acquired from courses in the content coursework, and through knowledge gained from the Foundational courses. The student’s synthesis of knowledge and skills will be exemplified through the creation of an original, creative, and thoughtful presentation.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
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MUED 781 Thesis: Music Education College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
The Music Education Thesis is the culmination of learning and professional growth established as an outcome of MM studies in Music Education, and demonstrates mastery of the course of study through a well-designed and developed thesis. This final product is to be designed and focused to achieve outcomes that are based upon the synthesis of understandings acquired from courses in the content coursework, and through knowledge gained from the Foundational courses. The student’s synthesis of knowledge and skills will be exemplified through the creation of an original, creative, and thoughtful presentation.
Prerequisites MUED*780
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 785 Project: Music Education College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
The Music Education Project is the culmination of learning and professional growth established as an outcome of MM studies in Music Education, and demonstrates mastery of the course of study through a well-designed and developed thesis. This final product is to be designed and focused to achieve outcomes that are based upon the synthesis of understandings acquired from courses in the content coursework, and through knowledge gained from the Foundational courses. The student’s synthesis of knowledge and skills will be exemplified through the creation of an original, creative, and thoughtful presentation.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
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MUED 791 Thesis: Music Education College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
The Music Education Thesis is the culmination of learning and professional growth established as an outcome of MM studies in Music Education, and demonstrates mastery of the course of study through a well-designed and developed thesis. This final product is to be designed and focused to achieve outcomes that are based upon the synthesis of understandings acquired from courses in the content coursework, and through knowledge gained from the Foundational courses. The student’s synthesis of knowledge and skills will be exemplified through the creation of an original, creative, and thoughtful presentation.
Prerequisites MUED*780
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 111 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area.
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 112 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*111
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 121 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice.
Open to Voice majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 122 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*121
Open to Voice majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 131 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition.
Open to Composition majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 132 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*131
Open to Composition majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 211 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area.
Prerequisites MULS*112
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 212 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*211
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 221 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice.
Prerequisites MULS*122
Open to Voice majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 222 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*221
Open to Voice majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 231 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition.
Prerequisites MULS*132
Open to Composition majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 232 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*231
Open to Composition majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 311 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area.
Prerequisites MULS*212
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 312 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*311
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 321 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice.
Prerequisites MULS*222
Open to Voice majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 322 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*321
Open to Voice majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 331 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition.
Prerequisites MULS*232
Open to Composition majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 332 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*331
Open to Composition majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 400 Senior Recital College of Performing Arts
0 credits 0.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Year-end graded public recital in the student’s major.
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course may not be audited.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
This course is equated with the following courses: MULS*400, MU*040
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MULS 411 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area.
Prerequisites MULS*312
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 412 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*411
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 413 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts
1.5 credits 7.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a graded senior recital.
Prerequisites MULS*411
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 421 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice.
Prerequisites MULS*322
Open to Voice majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 422 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*421
Open to Voice majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 423 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts
1.5 credits 7.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a graded senior recital.
Prerequisites MULS*421
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 431 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition.
Prerequisites MULS*332
Open to Composition majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 432 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*431
Open to Composition majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 433 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts
1.5 credits 7.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a graded senior recital.
Prerequisites MULS*431
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 641 Applied Major Instruction - Graduate College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Private instruction in instrumental, vocal, and composition areas.
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 642 Applied Major Instruction - Graduate College of Performing Arts
3 credits 15.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Private instruction in instrumental, vocal, and composition areas.
Prerequisites MULS*641
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUNM 101 Applied Instruction Non-Majors College of Performing Arts
1.5 credits 7.5 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in all instrumental, vocal, and composition areas. Private lessons carry an additional fee.
$220 Lesson Fee
This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUNM 102 Applied Instruction Non-Majors College of Performing Arts
1.5 credits 7.5 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in all instrumental, vocal, and composition areas. Private lessons carry an additional fee.
$220 Lesson Fee
This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUNM 111 Guitar Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
One-hour class of guitar instruction in contemporary guitar. Course covers basic technique including fingering, scales, chords, and chord melodies. Not open to music majors specializing in guitar.
Not open to music majors specializing in guitar.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
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MUNM 113 Drum Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Drum set instruction in basic technique and contemporary styles including rock, jazz, and Brazilian. Not open to Music majors specializing in percussion.
Not open to music majors specializing in percussion.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
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MUNM 114 Drumset Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Drum set instruction in basic technique and contemporary styles including rock, jazz, and Brazilian. Not open to Music majors specializing in percussion.
Not open to music majors specializing in percussion.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
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MUNM 123 Piano Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
One-hour class of piano instruction in traditional beginning piano. Coursework includes basic technique including scales, chords, and chord melodies.
Not open to music majors specializing in piano.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
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MUNM 124 Piano Class for Non-Majors II College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
One-hour class of piano instruction in traditional beginning piano. Coursework includes basic technique including scales, chords, and chord melodies.
Not open to music majors specializing in piano.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
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MUNM 141 Voice Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
One-hour class of voice instruction in the classical training of voice. Course covers proper technique of breathing, support, focus of tone, production of clear, vocal line, and some musical interpretation of literature.
Not open to Voice majors.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
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MUNM 215 The Composer Speaks College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Composers throughout the ages have spoken and written about their beliefs, compositional techniques, other composers, and the influences of other art forms and artists. This course examines their creative process through their writings and music influenced by historical and sociological factors, their musical experiences as well as artistic collaborations.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
Not open to Music Performance or Composition majors (BM or UD).
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a discipline history elective, critical studies elective, or free elective requirement.
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MUNM 256 Music Explorations College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
An introductory course to a number of musical styles, e.g. classical, jazz, gospel, rock, Brazilian, with special focus on musical styles that reflect the mission of the School of Music, CPA and the University. Empahsis will be placed on experiencing music through multiple frames: listening, creating, discussing, writing and assessing. The syllabus will integrate performers from UArts, area universities, and Philadelphia professional venues, as well as guest speakers into course experiences and requirements. Elements of music, including form, composition, texture, intensity and so forth, will serve as unifying for approaching diverse repertoire.
Not open to Music Performance majors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUNM 301 Vocal Technique and Coaching I College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Designed to provide training to non-vocal majors, this is the first course in a three-course sequence introducing students to fundamentals of good vocal technique, proper breathing, vocal anatomy, and performance practice including interpretation for the musical theater stage.
Open to Musical Theater minors only. Not open to majors in the School of Music.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUNM 302 Vocal Technique and Coaching II College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Designed to provide training to non-vocal majors, this is the second course in a three-course sequence introducing students to fundamentals of good vocal technique, proper breathing, vocal anatomy, and performance practice including interpretation for the musical theater stage.
Prerequisites MUNM*301 w/ grade of B or better
Open to Musical Theater minors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUNM 304 Vocal Technique and Coaching III College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Designed to provide training to non-vocal majors, this is the last course in a three-course sequence introducing students to fundamentals of good vocal technique, proper breathing, vocal anatomy, and performance practice including interpretation for the musical theater stage.
Prerequisites MUNM*302 w/ grade of B or better
Open to Musical Theater minors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUNM 311 Musical Theater Technique I College of Performing Arts
2 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
The course provides a vehicle for Music, Acting, Applied Theater Arts, and Dance performance majors not majoring in Musical Theater to hone skills in musical theater technique through instruction in onstage performance technique for scenes, monologues, duets, and solos drawn from the musical theater repertoire. Cross training in dance, voice, and acting are emphasized.
Prerequisites MUNM*301 or THST*380
Open to Musical Theater minors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUNM 312 Musical Theater Technique II College of Performing Arts
2 credits 60.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
The course provides a vehicle for Music, Acting, Applied Theater Arts, and Dance performance majors not majoring in Musical Theater to hone skills in musical theater technique through instruction in onstage performance technique for scenes, monologues, duets, and solos drawn from the musical theater repertoire. Cross training in dance, voice, and acting are emphasized.
Prerequisites MUNM*311 w/ grade of B or better
Open to Musical Theater minors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUNM 410 Musical Theater Technique III College of Performing Arts
2 credits 45.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
The course provides a vehicle for Music, Acting, Applied Theater Arts, and Dance performance majors not majoring in Musical Theater to hone skills in musical theater technique through instruction in onstage performance technique for scenes, monologues, duets, and solos drawn from the musical theater repertoire. Cross training in dance, voice, and acting are emphasized.
Prerequisites MUNM*312 w/ grade of B or better
Open to Musical Theater minors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUNM 601 Applied Instruction Non-Majors College of Performing Arts
1.5 credits 7.5 hours
600 level graduate course
Private instruction in all instrumental, vocal, and composition areas. Private lessons
carry an additional fee.
This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUNM 602 Applied Instruction Non-Majors College of Performing Arts
1.5 credits 7.5 hours
600 level graduate course
Private instruction in all instrumental, vocal, and composition areas. Private lessons
carry an additional fee.
This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUPF 121 English Diction and IPA College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Required of all vocal majors. Students practice English and Italian diction, and perform for faculty and guests in a variety of musical styles.
Open to Voice majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUPF 122 Italian Diction and IPA College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Required of all vocal majors. Students practice English and Italian diction, and perform for faculty and guests in a variety of musical styles.
Open to Voice majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUPF 331 Advanced Rhythmic Skills College of Performing Arts
1 credit 22.5 hours
300 level undergraduate course
A skills-based class intended to advance the student’s rhythmic understanding and performance abilities as applied to solo and sectional playing and singing, improvisation, reading, arranging, transcribing, and composing. Subject matter is derived from and applies to contemporary American and Latin art and popular music.
Prerequisites MUSC*204, MUSC*206, and MUSC*232
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUPF 381 Voice Pedagogy College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
An in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the voice: its structure and function. The study and evaluation of various pedagogical theories of voice training.
Prerequisites MULS*122
Open to majors from the School of Music and Musical Theaters majors and minors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUPF 400 General Ensemble College of Performing Arts
1 credit undefined hours
400 level undergraduate course
This course is used by the Office of the Registrar to register students for ensembles requiring an audition.
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUPF 464 Small Jazz Ensemble College of Performing Arts
1 credit 22.5 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course may be repeated for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
This course is graded pass/fail.
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MUPF 466 Small Vocal Ensembles College of Performing Arts
1 credit 22.5 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Vocal groups ranging in size and style, as well as the type of literature performed. This category of ensemble includes Jazz Singers, Chamber Singers, Women’s Ensemble, Men’s Ensemble, and Vocal Octet.
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course may be repeated for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
This course is graded pass/fail.
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MUPF 468 Small Instrumental Ensemble College of Performing Arts
1 credit 22.5 hours
400 level undergraduate course
These ensembles vary in size from 4 to 16 students and are usually comprised of the same, or similar, instruments. They perform literature that ranges from traditional to experimental, and ethnic to urban. Sax Quintet, Trombone Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Handbell Choir, and the Bucket-drum Group are all examples of this category of ensemble.
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course may be repeated for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
This course is graded pass/fail.
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MUPF 472 Chorus College of Performing Arts
1 credit 60.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
This course may be repeated for credit.
This course is graded pass/fail.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUPF*472, MUPF*872
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MUPF 474 Large Jazz Ensemble College of Performing Arts
1 credit 60.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
This course may be repeated for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
This course is graded pass/fail.
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MUPF 600 General Ensemble College of Performing Arts
1 credit undefined hours
600 level graduate course
This course is used by the Office of the Registrar to register students for ensembles requiring an audition.
This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUPF 660 Graduate Ensemble College of Performing Arts
1 credit 22.5 hours
600 level graduate course
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUPF 664 Small Jazz Ensemble College of Performing Arts
1 credit 22.5 hours
600 level graduate course
This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUPF 666 Small Vocal Ensembles College of Performing Arts
1 credit 22.5 hours
600 level graduate course
Vocal groups ranging in size and style, as well as the type of literature performed. This category of ensemble includes Jazz Singers, Chamber Singers, Women’s Ensemble, Men’s Ensemble, and Vocal Octet.
This course may be repeated for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
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MUPF 668 Small Instrumental Ensemble College of Performing Arts
1 credit 22.5 hours
600 level graduate course
These ensembles vary in size from 4 to 16 students and are usually comprised of the same, or similar, instruments. They perform literature that ranges from traditional to experimental, and ethnic to urban. Sax Quintet, Trombone Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Handbell Choir, and the Bucket-drum Group are all examples of this category of ensemble.
This course may be repeated for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
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MUPF 672 Chorus College of Performing Arts
1 credit 60.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUPF 674 Large Jazz Ensemble College of Performing Arts
1 credit 60.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course may be repeated for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
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MUPF 680 Graduate Project/Recital College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Independent research project designed to enable the student to work in-depth on a topic of special relevance applicable to performance. The graduate project is evaluated in two parts: as a thesis, with the expectation that the student has completed extensive research in a comprehensive manner; and as a recital, in which the student incorporates aspects of the project and demonstrates personal instrumental growth. Students give presentations throughout the semester in seminar setting, showing their progress in research and its application to performance.
Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 101 Music Theory I College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Theory Placement Test required. An introduction to basic theory including the study of scales, intervals, chords of various types, harmonic progression, and the analysis of small musical forms.
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
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MUSC 102 Music Theory II College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Theory Placement Test required. An introduction to basic theory including the study of scales, intervals, chords of various types, harmonic progression, and the analysis of small musical forms.
Prerequisites MUSC*101
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
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MUSC 111 Musicianship I College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Musicianship Placement Test required. This course centers on the establishment of fundamental skills through the singing and recognition of diatonic materials, i.e., scales, intervals, triads, and seventh chords, both as isolated phenomena and in musical contexts. Solfeggio performance of diatonic melodies and rhythmic performance in all basic meters is emphasized, as well as the dictation of these materials.
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
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MUSC 112 Musicianship II College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Musicianship Placement Test required. This course centers on the establishment of fundamental skills through the singing and recognition of diatonic materials, i.e., scales, intervals, triads, and seventh chords, both as isolated phenomena and in musical contexts. Solfeggio performance of diatonic melodies and rhythmic performance in all basic meters is emphasized, as well as the dictation of these materials.
Prerequisites MUSC*111
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
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MUSC 121 Class Piano I College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Introductory and elementary keyboard training using basic theoretical, harmonic, and technical concepts in practical keyboard application: transposition, melody harmonization, elementary jazz improvisation, technique and repertoire. Required of non-keyboard instrumental majors.
Open to majors in the School of Music only. Not open to music majors specializing in piano.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
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MUSC 122 Class Piano II College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Introductory and elementary keyboard training using basic theoretical, harmonic, and technical concepts in practical keyboard application: transposition, melody harmonization, elementary jazz improvisation, technique and repertoire. Required of non-keyboard instrumental majors.
Prerequisites MUSC*121
Open to majors in the School of Music only. Not open to music majors specializing in piano.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUSC*122, MU*131B
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MUSC 132 Freshman Improvisation College of Performing Arts
2 credits 30.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Introductory-level jazz improvisation dealing with linear, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic fundamentals of improvisation, as well as the interactive and group aspects. Lecture and skills development with a performance base.
Open to School of Music majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 163 Music Concepts I College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Music Concepts I is the first in a sequence of courses designed to familiarize the student with fundamental aspects of music theory, form, structure, harmony, and melody, and to develop cognitive and aural skills. Students are introduced to the piano keyboard and begin to develop basic technique while using the keyboard as a source for visualization of harmonic and melodic structure.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 164 Music Concepts II College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Music Concepts II is a part of a sequence of courses designed to familiarize the student with fundamental aspects of music theory, form, structure, harmony, and melody, and to develop cognitive and aural skills. Students are introduced to the piano keyboard and begin to develop basic technique while using the keyboard as a source for visualization of harmonic and melodic structure.
Prerequisites MUSC*163
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 172 Music Technology Survey College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Provides students with a working knowledge of music technology practices, definitions, and concepts. Through both lecture and lab classes, students become familiar with a cross-section of hardware and software currently in use by the school and working professionals.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
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MUSC 203 Jazz Theory I College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
A study of diatonic and chromatic theory as related to jazz and contemporary music.
Prerequisites MUSC*102
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 204 Jazz Theory II College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
A study of diatonic and chromatic theory as related to jazz and contemporary music.
Prerequisites MUSC*203
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 205 Jazz Ear Training I College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic aural skill development in the jazz and contemporary music idioms.
Prerequisites MUSC*112
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 206 Jazz Ear Training II College of Performing Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic aural skill development in the jazz and contemporary music idioms.
Prerequisites MUSC*205
Open to majors in the School of Music only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 207 Jazz Musicianship I College of Performing Arts
1.5 credits 22.5 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Students continue their studies of aural skills developed in Musicianship I and II. This course focuses on melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic aural skill development in the jazz and contemporary music idioms. Sight reading skills and theoretical skills are reinforced through the keyboard and solfeggio.
Prerequisites MUSC*112
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 208 Jazz Musicianship II College of Performing Arts
1.5 credits 22.5 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic aural skill development in the jazz and contemporary music idioms.
Prerequisites MUSC*205 or MUSC*207
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 209 Jazz Theory I College of Performing Arts
1.5 credits 22.5 hours
200 level undergraduate course
A study of diatonic and chromatic theory as related to jazz and contemporary music.
Prerequisites MUSC*102
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 210 Jazz Theory II College of Performing Arts
1.5 credits 22.5 hours
200 level undergraduate course
A study of diatonic and chromatic theory as related to jazz and contemporary music.
Prerequisites MUSC*203 or MUSC*209
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 223 Class Jazz Piano I College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Harmonic concepts in keyboard application for jazz popular music; chord voicings for popular tunes, standards, and original harmonizations; continuation of jazz improvisation. Required of non-keyboard instrumental majors.
Prerequisites MUSC*102 or MUSC*164
Not open to music majors specializing in piano.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 224 Class Jazz Piano II College of Performing Arts
1 credit 15.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Harmonic concepts in keyboard application for jazz popular music; chord voicings for popular tunes, standards, and original harmonizations; continuation of jazz improvisation. Required of non-keyboard instrumental majors.
Prerequisites MUSC*223
Not open to music majors specializing in piano.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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