Courses Offered

Music Performance Studies – Spring 2013

MUSP 320. Brass (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 378. Opera Theater (2). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Development of stage techniques for more advanced students in productions of scenes and complete operas. Prerequisite: MUSP 2750 and consent of instructor.

MUSP 1600. Sight Reading I (1). Fall. Development of visual comprehension of intervallic patterns and basic rhythmic patterns for the keyboard player. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 1950. Pedal Harp Class (1). Fall, Spring. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Extra fee.

MUSP 2100. Piano Repertoire I (3). Fall alternate years. Literature from early keyboard music through classical. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 2110. Piano Repertoire II (3). Spring alternate years. Literature from Romantic era to present. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 2120. Jazz Improvisation and Repertoire I (2). Fall alternate years. Techniques of jazz improvisation and related repertoire; application of basic scales, arpeggios, melodic construction to blues and standard pop tunes. Prerequisite: MUCT 1510 or consent of instructor.

MUSP 2130. Jazz Improvisation and Repertoire II (2). Spring alternate years. Advanced techniques of jazz improvisation and related repertoire; application of modes, altered scales, chord extensions, chromatic harmony to jazz compositions. Prerequisite: MUSP 2120 or consent of instructor.

MUSP 2140. Singer’s Diction I (2). Fall. Fundamentals and application of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to selected English and Italian song texts. Instruction and drill in the rules of pronunciation as applied to the singing of these languages. Prerequisite: none.

MUSP 2150. Organ Repertoire I (2). Fall alternate years. Literature from 1325 to the present, excluding the music of J.S. Bach. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 2160. Organ Repertoire II (2). Spring alternate years. Organ music of J.S. Bach. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 2180. Jazz Piano Fundamentals (3). Spring alternate years. Analysis of jazz piano accompaniment styles; techniques of left-hand voicing and rhythmic accompaniment; scale repertoire; piano arranging from lead sheets. Prerequisites: MUED 1510 and either a high score on placement exam or MUCT 1100, MUCT 1140 or MUCT 1150.

MUSP 2190. Jazz Pedagogy (2). Fall (instrumentalists only), Spring (vocalists only). Prepares student to teach fundamentals of jazz improvisation, history, and jazz ensemble techniques. Prerequisite: MUCT 1510-Theory I or consent of instructor.

MUSP 2210. Applied Percussion (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2240. Singer’s Diction II (2). Spring. Application of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to selected German and French song texts. Instruction and drill in the rules of pronunciation as applied to the singing of these languages. Prerequisite: MUSP 2140.

MUSP 2310. Applied Trumpet (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2320. Applied French Horn (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2330. Applied Trombone (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2340. Applied Euphonium (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2350. Applied Tuba (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2410. Applied Flute (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2420. Applied Oboe (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2430. Applied Clarinet (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2440. Applied Saxophone (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2450. Applied Bassoon (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2460. Applied Jazz Saxophone (1-4). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Prerequisite: passage of audition. Extra fee.

MUSP 2470. Applied Jazz Trumpet (1-4). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Prerequisite: passage of audition. Extra fee.

MUSP 2480. Applied Jazz Trombone (1-4). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Prerequisite: passage of audition. Extra fee.

MUSP 2490. Applied Jazz Voice (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra Fee.

MUSP 2550. Applied Jazz Percussion (1-4). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Prerequisite: passage of audition. Extra fee.

MUSP 2560. Applied Jazz Bass (1-4). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Prerequisite: passage of audition. Extra fee.

MUSP 2600. Applied Jazz Guitar (1-4). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Prerequisite: passage of audition. Extra fee.

MUSP 2610. Applied Piano (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. (Permission of instructor required for two or more credits.) Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2620. Applied Harpsichord (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2630. Applied Organ (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2640E. Accompanying Techniques I (1). Fall. Problems involving musical comprehension of solo part together with accompaniment and general introduction to vocal and instrumental accompaniment literature. Prerequisite: MUSP 1600 or consent of instructor.

MUSP 2650E. Piano Four-Hand Class (1). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Appropriate four-hand literature. Prerequisite: MUSP 1600 or consent of instructor.

MUSP 2690. Applied Jazz Piano (1-4). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Prerequisite: passage of audition. Extra fee.

MUSP 2710. Para-Voice (2). Fall, Spring. No audition required. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2720. Applied Voice (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2730. Musical Theatre Group Voice (1). Fall, Spring. Intended for first year Musical Theatre students. May be repeated. Two class periods per week. Focus on a basic knowledge of correct and healthy vocal techniques. Students will sing repertoire from the musical theatre as well as other age appropriate vocal literature. Designed to help students create a solid vocal base, which will enable free and expressive singing. Prerequisite: passage of audition into Musical Theatre major.

MUSP 2750. Introduction to Opera Theater (2). Fall. Basic terminology and practices of opera theatre.

MUSP 2810. Applied Violin (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2820. Applied Viola (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2830. Applied Cello (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2840. Applied Double Bass (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2850. Applied Harp (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 2860. Applied Classical Guitar (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 3050. Conducting I (2). Fall. Fundamental beat and cueing techniques; option of either instrumental or vocal emphasis. Prerequisite: passing grade on freshman placement exam or MUCT 1100, or consent of instructor.

MUSP 3060. Conducting II (2). Spring. Advanced study and analysis of baton techniques, score reading and rehearsal procedures; option of either instrumental or vocal emphasis. Prerequisite: MUSP 3050 or consent of instructor. May be repeated up to 6 hours.

MUSP 3100. Vocal Repertoire for the Young Singer (1). Fall. Designed for music education choral/musical theater majors only. Late 19th century to present with emphasis on British and American song literature for young singers.

MUSP 3110. Vocal Repertoire I (2). Fall. Late 19th century to present British and American song literature; repertoire for high school vocal solo contest; Scandinavian and Russian song literature. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 3120. Vocal Repertoire II (2). Spring alternate years. 19th and 20th century French and German art song literature. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 3130. Jazz Arranging Analysis I (3). Fall alternate years. Swing repertoire, typical chord progressions, formal structure, melodic construction, compositional devices. Basic arranging techniques common to traditional big-band music. Prerequisite: MUSP 2130 or consent of instructor.

MUSP 3140. Jazz Arranging Analysis II (3). Spring alternate years. Harmonic trends of bop period; substitute chords, altered chords, melodic and rhythmic treatment. Addition of double reeds, French horns, and strings to the big-band. Contemporary trends in jazz and commercial music, including small group and rock styles. Prerequisite: MUSP 3130 or consent of instructor.

MUSP 3200E. Brass (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3220E. Classical Guitar (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3230E. Electric Guitar (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3240E. Euphonium-Tuba (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3250E. Harp (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3260E. Horn Club (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3270E. Jazz (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3280E. Jazz Lab I (1). Fall, Spring. Major (large) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3290E. Jazz Lab II (1). Fall, Spring. Major (large) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3300E. Mixed Chamber (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3310E. Music Theater Productions (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3320A. Percussion (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3320E. Percussion (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3330E. Piano Accompaniment Practicum (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3340E. Saxophone (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3350E. String (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3360E. Trombone Choir (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3370E. Trumpet Guild (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3380E. Varsity Quartet (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3390E. Vocal Chamber Lab (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3400E. Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3410E. Woodwind (1). Fall, Spring. Elective (small) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 3600. Sight Reading II (1). Spring. Rapid comprehension of complex intervallic and rhythmic patterns; special attention to ensemble precision. Prerequisite: MUSP 1600 or consent of instructor.

MUSP 3640. Accompanying Techniques II (1). Spring. MUSP 2640 continued, using more advanced literature. Prerequisite: MUSP 2640 or consent of instructor.

MUSP 3670. Piano Pedagogy I (3). Fall alternate years. Methods, materials and teaching techniques for the beginning pre-college student. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 3680. Piano Pedagogy II (3). Spring alternate years. Methods, materials and teaching techniques for the intermediate pre-college student. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 3700. Vocal Pedagogy (3). Spring. Basic concepts of vocal pedagogy; methods, materials and terminology. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 3780E. Opera Theater (2). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Development of stage techniques for more advanced students in productions of scenes and complete operas. Prerequisite: MUSP 2750 and consent of instructor.

MUSP 3960. Service Playing I (2). Fall alternate years. Hymn playing, transposition, modulation, improvisation and accompanying at the organ. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 3970. Service Playing II (2). Spring alternate years. MUSP 3960 continued. Prerequisite: MUSP 3960 or consent of instructor.

MUSP 4010. History and Literature of Jazz (2). Spring alternate years. Jazz from African influences through present developments; personalities involved in stylistic change.

MUSP 4020. Jazz Composition (2). Fall alternate years. Detailed analysis of modern jazz works, including the study of innovative compositional techniques used by historically significant writers. Numerous student writing projects for jazz combo are required. Prerequisite: MUCT 2370.

MUSP 4100. Harpsichord Repertoire I (3). Keyboard literature to 1700 based on original source material and contemporary editions; emphasis on performance. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 4110. Harpsichord Repertoire II (3). Solo harpsichord literature from 1700 to the present, emphasis on performance. Prerequisite: MUSP 4100 or consent of instructor.

MUSP 4150. Organ Construction (2). History of the design and construction of the organ. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 4160. Church Music (2). Music of the major Western churches; plainsong, hymnology, liturgies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 4210. Applied Percussion (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4310. Applied Trumpet (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4320. Applied French Horn (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4330. Applied Trombone (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4340. Applied Euphonium (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4350. Applied Tuba (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4360E. Wind Ensemble (1). Fall. Major (large) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 4370E. Wind Symphony (2). Spring. Major (large) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 4390E. Marching Band (2). Fall. Major (large) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 4410. Applied Flute (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4420. Applied Oboe (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4430. Applied Clarinet (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4440. Applied Saxophone (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4450. Applied Bassoon (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4460. Applied Jazz Saxophone (1-4). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Prerequisite: passage of audition. Extra fee.

MUSP 4470. Applied Jazz Trumpet (1-4). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Prerequisite: passage of audition. Extra fee.

MUSP 4480. Applied Jazz Trombone (1-4). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Prerequisite: passage of audition. Extra fee.

MUSP 4490. Applied Jazz Voice (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra Fee.

MUSP 4500E. Athletic Band (1). Spring. Major (large) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 4520. Percussion Repertoire and Pedagogy (2). Spring alternate years. Research into percussion repertoire and pedagogy. Required of students majoring in percussion performance.

MUSP 4530. Brass Pedagogy (2). Spring alternate years. Teaching techniques and materials for brass instruments. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 4540. Woodwind Pedagogy (2). Spring. Teaching techniques and materials for woodwind instruments. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 4550. Applied Jazz Percussion (1-4). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Prerequisite: passage of audition. Extra fee.

MUSP 4560. Applied Jazz Bass (1-4). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Prerequisite: passage of audition. Extra fee.

MUSP 4580. String Pedagogy (2). Spring alternate years. Upper and lower strings. Principles of teaching string instruments. Investigation of related literature and materials. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 4590. Organ Pedagogy (2). Spring alternate years. Principles, techniques and literature applied to various levels of organ study. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 4600. Applied Jazz Guitar (1-4). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4610. Applied Piano (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. (Permission of instructor required for 2 or more credits hours.) Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4620. Applied Harpsichord (1-4). I, II. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4630. Applied Organ (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4640. Duo Repertoire (2). Spring. A survey of the instrumental sonata and duo repertoire for various instruments and piano. Focus is on listening and analysis of repertoire and includes a limited amount of performance. Prerequisite: MUCT 2620.

MUSP 4650. Orchestral Audition Repertoire for Cello and String Bass (1). Study and performance of orchestral excerpts and other audition repertoire related to the orchestral audition. May be repeated to two hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor(s).

MUSP 4660. Piano Pedagogy Practicum (1). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Laboratory in supervised piano teaching, both private and classes. Prerequisite: MUSP 3670 or consent of instructor.

MUSP 4670. Guitar Pedagogy (2). On Demand. Principles, techniques, and literature applied to various levels of guitar study. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 4680. Orchestral Audition Repertoire for Violin (1). Study and performance of orchestral excerpts and other audition repertoire. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MUSP 4690. Applied Jazz Piano (1-4). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Prerequisite: passage of audition. Extra fee.

MUSP 4700. Readings, Research and Performance in Music (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. May be repeated. Directed independent readings, research and/or performance related to performance studies. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and department chair. Extra Fee.

MUSP 4710. Para-Voice (2). Fall, Spring. No audition required. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4720. Applied Voice (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4730. Vocal Pedagogy Practicum (1). Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Supervised teaching of both private and class voice. Includes participation in designated segments of MUED 2400 and/or MUED 3400. Prerequisite: MUSP 3700 or consent of instructor.

MUSP 4770E. A Cappella Choir (1). Fall, Spring. Major (large) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 4810. Applied Violin (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4820. Applied Viola (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4830. Applied Cello (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4840. Applied Double Bass (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4850. Applied Harp (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4860. Applied Classical Guitar (1-4). Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: passage of audition. May be repeated. Extra fee.

MUSP 4890E. Philharmonia (2). Fall, Spring. Major (large) ensemble. May be repeated.

MUSP 4950. Senior Recital (2). Fall, Spring, Summer. May be repeated. For performance studies majors only. Required full recital for all degree options. Repertoire requirements determined by respective areas/studios. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of recital jury and consent of department chair.

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