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  • 2.00 Credits

    A survey of voice pedagogy, including the physics of singing, vocal anatomy and physiology, and their applications to singing as well as implications for teaching singing. Includes lecture, conventional and technology based demonstration, research assignments, written tests, and practical application. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the Physics of Singing. 2. Apply an understanding of vocal anatomy and physiology to proper singing. 3. Evaluate and communicate proper singing techniques. SP (even)
  • 2.00 Credits

    A survey of western art music's solo vocal literature consisting of lecture, demonstration, research assignments, written tests, and oral reports in class in order to equip students to make educated and appropriate solo vocal literature selections. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and describe elements of solo vocal music based on composer and history. 2. Evaluate solo vocal literature in relation to the abilities of potential performers and resources. FA (odd)
  • 2.00 Credits

    History of piano literature and performance practices from the Baroque period to the Classical period. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Compare and evaluate the various keyboard instruments, including the origin and development of the piano. 2. Examine the various periods of musical history in relation to the development of piano literature from the Baroque through the Classical periods. 3. Investigate the major composers and corresponding piano works from the Baroque through the Classical periods. 4. Identify and analyze representative piano literature examples of the Baroque and Classical periods by examining scores and listening to recordings. FA (odd)
  • 2.00 Credits

    History of piano literature and performance practices from the Romantic period to the present. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Compare and evaluate the various keyboard instruments, including the origin and development of the piano. 2. Examine the various periods of musical history in relation to the development of piano literature from the Romantic period through the present. 3. Describe the major composers and corresponding piano works from the Romantic period through the present. 4. Identify and analyze representative piano literature examples of the Romantic period through the present by examining scores and listening to recordings. SP (even)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Required of Music majors pursuing an emphasis in Music Education preparing to work with choral groups. Objectives include methods of organization, administration, and instruction relative to secondary choral music programs (grades 7-12) using small-group work, reflective essays, in-class participation, tests, and individual projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify methods of organization and administration relative to secondary level (grades 7-12) choral music programs in public schools. 2. Analyse selected existing teaching tools and methods of instruction relative to secondary level (grades 7-12) choral music programs in public schools. 3. Create music library lists, concert programming ideas, budget request documents, sample course disclosure statements, to serve as resources for future use in their teaching assignments. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. SP
  • 3.00 Credits

    Required of Music majors pursuing an emphasis in Music Education preparing to work with instrumental groups. Objectives include methods of organization, administration, and instruction relative to secondary instrumental music programs (grades 7-12) using small-group work, reflective essays, in-class participation, tests, and individual projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify methods of organization and administration relative to secondary level (grades 7-12) instrumental music programs in public schools. 2. Analyse selected existing teaching tools and methods of instruction relative to secondary level (grades 7-12) instrumental music programs in public schools. 3. Create music library lists, concert programming ideas, budget request documents, sample course disclosure statements, to serve as resources for future use in their teaching assignments. Prerequisites: Instructor permission. SP
  • 2.00 Credits

    Private music lessons designed for vocal performance students. One 50-minute lesson per week and one performance class per week. Participation in a department recital and a final jury examination are required. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with applicable technical proficiency. 2. Perform with appropriate artistry and interpretation. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through relevant style and performance practices. 4. Sight read music as assigned by the instructor. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUSC 3840R (Grade C or higher). FA, SP
  • 2.00 Credits

    Private music lessons designed for piano performance students. One 50-minute lesson per week and one performance class per week. Participation in a department recital and a final jury examination are required. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with applicable technical proficiency. 2. Perform with appropriate artistry and interpretation. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through relevant style and performance practices. 4. Sight read music as assigned by the instructor. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUSC 3841R (Grade C or higher). FA, SP
  • 2.00 Credits

    Private music lessons designed for brass performance students. One 50-minute lesson per week and one performance class per week. Participation in a department recital and a final jury examination are required. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with applicable technical proficiency. 2. Perform with appropriate artistry and interpretation. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through relevant style and performance practices. 4. Sight read music as assigned by the instructor. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUSC 3842R (Grade C or higher). FA, SP
  • 2.00 Credits

    Private music lessons designed for string performance students. One 50-minute lesson per week and one performance class per week. Participation in a department recital and a final jury examination are required. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with applicable technical proficiency. 2. Perform with appropriate artistry and interpretation. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through relevant style and performance practices. 4. Sight read music as assigned by the instructor. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUSC 3843R (Grade C or higher). FA, SP