Music (MUSC)
Stephen Gates
Department Chair
201 Music Building
479-575-4701
Ronda Mains
210 Music Building
479-575-4701
E-mail: rmains@uark.edu
Web: http://www.uark.edu/depts/uamusic/
• Professors Cencel, Detels, Gates, Greeson, Mains, Ragsdale, Ramey, Sloan, Thompson, Warren, Wolpert
• Research Professor Markham
• Associate Professors Jones, Misenhelter, Mueller, Yoes
• Assistant Professors Hickson, Margulis (E.), Margulis (J.)
• Adjunct Assistant Professors Lennertz, Thomas
• Lecturer Morris
Degree Conferred:
M.M. (MUSC)
Graduate Certificate Offered:
Advanced Instrumental Performance (non-degree)
Areas of Concentration for the M.M. in Music: Applied music, composition, theory, instrumental and choral conducting, music history, and music education.
Prerequisites to Degree Program: To enter the Master of Music program, students should apply to the
Requirements for the Master of Music Degree: In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School the following must be met:
1. All students seeking admission to the program for the degree of Master of Music, with concentrations in Performance, Composition, Theory, History, and Conducting, must show evidence of satisfactory proficiency in aural and written theory and in music history and literature. This shall be done by means of an aural and written theory and history diagnostic examination administered by the department. Any student who has not demonstrated satisfactory proficiency in these areas prior to entrance will be registered in remedial or refresher courses. Students seeking admission to the program for the degree of Master of Music with a concentration in Music Education should consult with the
2. Applicants (except those in the concentration in Music Education) must pass a keyboard proficiency examination upon entrance or register in appropriate keyboard courses until this requirement is met. This exam tests the student’s ability to use the keyboard as a tool within the framework of professional activities; thus the requirements vary in emphasis according to the area of major study and degree plan. The test may be taken at the end of any semester, but students must take it before they enter the last semester of study in which they expect to graduate. Keyboard proficiency in figured bass will be required of music history majors in early music performance practice emphasis.
3. All Performance applicants must present an audition with repertoire corresponding to that required for the degree of Bachelor of Music at the University of Arkansas; this may be done by recording.
4. All non-performance applicants may take placement auditions upon beginning residency.
5. Applicants in composition will submit scores of at least three of their compositions.
6. Applicants in music history will pass a reading examination in French, German, or Italian and will demonstrate knowledge of common music terms in all three languages before admission to candidacy.
7. In addition to completing the specified requirements, the candidate will take comprehensive written examinations followed by the oral examination.
8. All candidates for the degree of Master of Music, except those in composition (D.), music theory (E.), music history (unless pursuing the early music performance option) (F.), and music education (J.), must participate in at least one ensemble per semester throughout their residence.
The programs of study are listed below. All course selections are subject to approval of the graduate adviser in consultation with applied teacher or thesis director.
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A. Master of Music in Performance, Instrumental: I. APPLIED MUSIC Requirements include: 1) MUAP 510V for four semesters, total 14 hours, to include: 2) MUAP 5201 (solo recital) 3) MUAP 5211 (chamber recital) |
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II. MUSIC HISTORY AND MUSIC THEORY 1) MUHS 5973 Seminar in Bibliography and 2) One music history course to be selected from |
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3) One music theory course to be selected from 4) Electives totaling 3 hours in either music history |
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III. ELECTIVES To be selected from music courses at the 4000-6000 level with the consent of the adviser and to include not more than 4 hours of ensemble. Note: Study of the appropriate literature is required if not adequately covered in the undergraduate degree presented for admission but will count toward the degree as an elective. |
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B. Master of Music in Performance, Keyboard: I. APPLIED MUSIC 1) MUAP 510V for four semesters, total 14 hours, 2) MUAP 5201 (solo recital) 3) MUAP 5211 (chamber recital) |
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II. MUSIC HISTORY AND MUSIC THEORY 1) MUHS 5973 Seminar in Bibliography and 2) One music history course to be selected from 3) One music theory course to be selected from 4) Electives totaling 3 hours in either music history |
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III. ELECTIVES To be selected from music courses at the 4000-6000 level with the consent of the adviser and to include not more than 4 hours of ensemble. Note: Study of keyboard literature is required if not adequately covered in the undergraduate degree presented for admission but will count toward the degree as an elective. |
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C. Master of Music in Performance, Voice: I. APPLIED MUSIC Requirements include: 1) MUAP 510V for four semesters, total 14 hours, a) Preparation of one complete operatic or b) Demonstration of language proficiency in 2) MUAP 5201 (solo recital) 3) MUAP 5211 (chamber or solo recital) |
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II. MUSIC HISTORY AND MUSIC THEORY 1) MUHS 5973 Seminar in Bibliography and 2) One music history course to be selected from 3) One music theory course to be selected from 4) Electives totaling 3 hours in either music |
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III. ELECTIVES To be selected from music courses at the 4000-6000 level with the consent of the adviser and to include not more than 4 hours of ensemble. Note: Study of vocal literature is required if not adequately covered in the undergraduate degree presented for admission but will count toward the degree as an elective. |
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D. Master of Music in Composition: I. MUSIC THEORY AND COMPOSITION 1) MUTH 5643 Analysis of 20th Century Music 2) MUTH 568V Composition 3) MUTH 600V Master’s Thesis 4) Electives in music theory |
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II. MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE 1) MUHS 5973 Seminar in Bibliography and 2) At least one course from the 5000-level music |
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III. ELECTIVES Graduate-level courses to be selected from MUAP, MUEN (4 credit maximum), MUHS, MUTH, or MUPD areas or other disciplines with consent of the major adviser. |
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E. Master of Music in Music Theory: I. MUSIC THEORY AND COMPOSITION 1) MUTH 5623 Pedagogy of Theory 2) MUTH 5643 Analysis of 20th Century Music 3) MUTH 600V Master’s Thesis (6) 4) Courses to be selected from MUTH courses at |
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II. MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE 1) MUHS 5973 Seminar in Bibliography and 2) At least one course from the 5000-level music |
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III. ELECTIVES Graduate-level courses to be selected from MUAP, MUEN (4 credit maximum), MUHS, MUTH, or MUPD areas or other disciplines with consent of the major adviser. |
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F. Master of Music in Music History: (Music history, early music performance practice.) |
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I. MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE 1) MUHS 5973 Seminar in Bibliography and 2) At least three courses from the 5000-level 3) At least one course in the area of music 4) MUHS 600V Master’s Thesis (6) or MUHS |
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II. APPLIED MUSIC 4 hours minimum for music history emphasis OR 8 hour minimum for early music performance practice emphasis, at least six of which are on early instruments |
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III. MUSIC THEORY AND COMPOSITION Courses to be selected with the approval of the major adviser. |
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IV. ELECTIVES Courses either within the music department or in related fields, subject to the approval of the major adviser. |
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G. Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting |
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I. MUSIC THEORY AND COMPOSITION 1) MUTH 4703 Form and Analysis 2) MUTH 4612 or MUTH 5672 Orchestration 3) MUTH 4322 Score Reading |
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II. MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE 1) MUHS 5973 Seminar in Bibliography and 2) At least one course from the 5000-level music 3) At least one course in the area of music litera 4) Other courses to be selected from 5000-level |
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III. APPLIED MUSIC MUAP 510V |
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IV. CONDUCTING 1) MUPD 582V Conducting IV 2) MUAP 5201 and 5211 Recitals (two recitals as |
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H. Master of Music in Choral Conducting |
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I. MUSIC THEORY AND COMPOSITION 1) MUTH 4703 Form and Analysis 2) MUTH 4612 or MUTH 5672 Orchestration 3) MUTH 4322 Score Reading |
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II. MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE 1) MUHS 5973 Sem. - Bibliography and Methods 2) At least one course from the 5000-level music 3) MUHS 5952, 5962 4) Other courses to be selected from 5000-level |
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III. APPLIED MUSIC MUAP 510V |
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IV. CONDUCTING 1) MUPD 582V Conducting IV 2) MUAP 5211 Recitals (Two recitals as conductor.) |
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I. Master of Music in Music Education |
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I. MUSIC CORE 1)MUTH 5623 Pedagogy of Theory 2) MUHS 4793, MUHS 5952/5962, or MUHS 4703 3) MUAP 5001/510V Applied Music; two |
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II. MUSIC EDUCATION CORE 1) MUED 5513 Seminar: Resources in Music 2) MUED 5811 Curriculum Design in Music 3) MUED 5653 Seminar: Issues in Music 4) MUED 5733 Music Education in the |
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III. EDUCATION CORE 5000-level education class chosen with consent of |
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IV. MUED 600V Master’s Thesis A research thesis in the field of music education. The thesis at the master’s level may be preparatory or exploratory for a dissertation to be developed later in connection with work toward a doctorate, OR |
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V. MUED 605V 1) One (or more) original compositions 2) An arrangement of an existing large musical 3) Lecture-Recital 4) Development of an instructional method or 5) A project involving educational planning, e.g., |
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VI. ELECTIVES Courses to be chosen with the consent of the advisory committee, to include some work in one of the following areas of specialization: Elementary, Secondary Choral, or Secondary Instrumental. A maximum of two hours of ensembles may count as electives. |
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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Instrumental Performance: (Note: This is not a degree.) The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Instrumental Performance will be a performance-intensive program for students who already possess the M.A. or its equivalent. It is designed for all applied instruments including the piano. It is intended for the serious, advanced performer who already possesses a graduate degree in music and wants to continue his/her intensive instrumental studies but does not want to enter a doctoral program where the emphasis is on academic coursework and a written dissertation.
Prerequisites to the Graduate Certificate: To enter this program, students must be admitted by the Graduate School and should apply to the
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate: In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School the following conditions must be met:
1. All students seeking admission to the program for the Graduate Certificate must show evidence of outstanding performance aptitude and proficiency and demonstrate clear potential for a career as a professional musician.
2. All applicants must present an audition with advanced repertoire encompassing four different style periods and not lasting less than 30 minutes.
3. All applicants must display proficiency in music theory and history at the Master of Music level or equivalent through transcripts or an entry examination.
4. At the end of the program the student must present a full length recital (ca. 70 min).
The programs of study are listed below. All course selections are subject to the approval of the graduate adviser in consultation with the applied teacher.
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Instrumental Performance (including piano): 16 hours
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I. APPLIED MUSIC 10
1) MUAP 5104/5 for two semesters, total 9
2) MUAP 5201 (solo recital) 1
II. ELECTIVES 6
To be selected from music courses at the 4000-6000 level with the consent of the advisor. Possible areas of study include composition, conducting, chamber music, music theory, and music history.
(MUAC) MUSIC APPLIED CLASS
MUAC4371 Teaching the High School Percussionist (Odd years, Sp) A study of solo literature and small and large ensemble literature appropriate for the high school percussionist. Emphasis on advanced snare drum and marimba lit., timpani and the broad range of percussionist intruments. Includes study of high school band, orchestra and perc. ensemble scores. Prerequisite: MUAC 1371.
(MUAP) APPLIED MUSIC PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
Piano, Organ, Voice, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, String Bass, Clarinet, Bassoon, Flute, Oboe, Alto Saxophone, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Cornet, Trumpet, Percussion, Harpsichord, Historic String, Historic Wind.
MUAP5001 Applied Voice/Instrument-Secondary Level (Sp, Su, Fa) Private study at the graduate secondary level.
MUAP510V Applied Voice/Instrument (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-5) Private study at the graduate level. Prerequisite: MUAP 310 or equivalent.
MUAP5201 Graduate Recital I (Sp, Su, Fa) Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum of 50 minutes of music.
MUAP5211 Graduate Recital II (Sp, Su, Fa) Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum of 50 minutes of music.
(MUEN) MUSIC ENSEMBLE
MUEN5341 Collegium Musicum (Sp, Fa) Performance of early music for various combinations of instruments and/or voices. Rehearsal 2 hours per week.
MUEN5401 Opera Theatre (Sp, Fa) Study of opera through performances of scenes, chamber and major operatic production. Admission with director’s approval.
MUEN5411 Concert Choir (Sp, Su, Fa) Rehearsal 3 hours per week with extra rehearsals at the director’s discretion. Admission with director’s approval. No audition required prior to registration.
MUEN5421 Inspirational Singers (Sp, Fa) Performance of African-American literature with particular emphasis on Negro Spirituals and traditional/contemporary gospel music. No audition required to registration. Rehearsal 3 hours per week.
MUEN5431 Symphony Orchestra (Sp, Su, Fa) Rehearsal 3 hours per week with extra rehearsals at director’s discretion. Admission with director’s approval. Corequisite: Lab component.
MUEN5441 Marching Band (Fa) Rehearsal 8 hours per week. Admission with director’s approval.
MUEN5451 Schola Cantorum (Sp, Fa) Vocal ensemble limited to the more experienced singers. Rehearsal 5 hours per week. Admission with director’s approval. Prerequisite: one year of MUEN 3411.
MUEN5461 Wind Symphony (Sp, Fa) Rehearsal 3 to 5 hours per week. Admission by audition and approval of the conductor. Corequisite: MUEN 5460L.
MUEN5471 Jazz Performance Laboratory (Sp, Fa) Training in the various styles of jazz and popular music. Rehearsal 3 hours per week. Admission by audition.
MUEN5481 Concert Band (Sp) Rehearsal 3 hours per week. Admission by audition and approval of the conductor.
MUEN5501 Chamber Music (Sp, Su, Fa) Performance of small ensemble music for any combination of instruments and/or voice. Rehearsal 3 hours per week.
MUEN5511 Symphonic Band (Sp) Rehearsal 3 hours per week. Admission by audition and approval of the conductor.
MUEN5521 Woodwind Quintet (Sp, Fa) Study and performance of music for woodwind quintet. Weekly coaching will emphasize intonation, blend, stylistic awareness, and ensemble precision. Repertorie ranges from the 18th to the 20th centuries. 3 hours of rehearsals weekly.
MUEN5541 Accompanying (Sp, Fa) Piano accompanying of vocal and instrumental soloists. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: MUAP 110.
MUEN5551 Percussion Ensemble (Sp, Su) Study and performance of ensemble music for multiple percussion instruments. Rehearsal 2 hours per week.
MUEN5591 Chamber Orchestra (Sp, Su, Fa) Performance of orchestral music for a small group of instruments as opposed to large symphonic works. Rehearsal 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in MUEN 3431 and MUEN 5431.
MUEN5711 Flute Ensemble (Sp, Fa) Study and performance of music for multiple clarinets, including trios, quartets, quintets, and clarinet choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week.
MUEN5721 Clarinet Ensemble (Sp, Fa) Study and performance of music for multiple clarinets, including trios, quartets, quintets, and clarinet choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week.
MUEN5731 Saxophone Ensemble (Sp, Fa) Study and performance of music for multiple saxophones, including trios, quartets, quintets, and saxophone choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week.
MUEN5741 Double Reed Ensemble (Sp, Fa) Study and performance of music for multiple double reed instruments, including trios, quartets, quintets, and double reed choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week.
MUEN5751 Trumpet Ensemble (Sp, Fa) Study and performance of music for multiple trumpets, including trios, quartets, quintets, and trumpet choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week.
MUEN5771 Trombone Ensemble (Sp, Fa) Study and performance of music for multiple trombones, including trios, quartets, quintets, and trombone choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week.
MUEN5781 Tuba Ensemble (Sp, Fa) Study and performance of music for multiple combinations of tuba and euphonium, including trios, quartets, quintets, and low brass choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week.
MUEN5791 University Bassoon Ensemble (Sp, Fa) Study and performance of music for multiple bassoons and contrabassoon, including trios, quartets, quintets, and bassoon choir. One hour of rehearsal weekly.
(MUTH) MUSIC THEORY
MUTH4322 Score Reading (Irregular) A conductor’s approach to the technique of score reading and analysis of orchestra, band, and choral scores for the purpose of preparing composition for rehearsal and performance.
MUTH4612 Orchestration (Fa) A continuation of study of the capabilities of the various orchestral and band instruments and their use in arrangement for ensembles, band, and orchestra. Scoring for orchestra. Prerequisite: MUTH 2613.
MUTH4633 MIDI Applications in Music I (Sp, Fa) MIDI Application music techniques and equipment, including their application in the composition of electronic computer music. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: MUTH 2613.
MUTH4703 Form and Analysis (Sp) Beginning with phrase and period structure, a complete evaluation of musical form through large forms such as sonata, rondo, and theme and variation; with emphasis on characteristics of the classic and romantic schools, and analyses of select sonata movements. Prerequisite: MUTH 2613.
MUTH477VH HON SPEC TOP MUSC THEORY (Irregular) (1-4) Subject matter not covered in other courses. (Same as MUTH 477V)
MUTH477V Special Topics in Music Theory (Irregular) (1-4) Subject matter not covered in other courses. (Same as MUTH 477VH)
MUTH5343 Analytical Techniques (IR) An intensive study of selected works from music literature. Schenkerian analysis, rhythmic analysis, and set theory analytical techniques will be studied and employed in addition to traditional harmonic and formal analysis. Prerequisite: MUTH 2613 or equivalent.
MUTH5623 Pedagogy of Theory (IR) Detailed study of methods of teaching undergraduates courses in music theory and aural perception.
MUTH5631 Music Theory Teaching Practicum (Irregular) Supervised teaching of an undergraduate course in music theory or aural perception, including lesson plan and examination preparation and in-class observation.
MUTH5643 Analysis of 20th Century Music (IR) Study of 20th century music and analytic techniques including pitch class set theory and serial techniques. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
MUTH5662 Instrumental Arranging (Su) A practical course in arranging for the various small ensembles including keyboard. Review of instrumental ranges and capabilities. Study of current trends in instrumental ranges and arranging.
MUTH5672 Advanced Orchestration (Irregular) A study of advanced principles of orchestral writing through individual projects in scoring and analysis. Prerequisite: MUTH 4612 or equivalent.
MUTH568V Composition (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-4) Private lessons of one-half hour, and one hour of composition laboratory session each week. Development of skills in creative musical expression specifically for composition-theory majors - others admitted by consent. Prerequisite: graduate standing. May be repeated.
MUTH600V Master’s Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)
(MUHS) MUSIC HISTORY
MUHS4253 Special Topics in Music History (Sp, Fa) Topics not covered in MUHS 3703 or 3713, including history of American music, world music, music of Russia, and others. Satisfactory completion of the term paper in this class will fulfill the Fulbright College writing requirement. Prerequisite: MUHS 3703 and MUHS 3713.
MUHS4703 Survey of String Literature (Irregular) A survey of solo and chamber music literature involving stringed instruments. Prerequisite: MUAP 110 and MUTH 2613. (Same as MUHS 4703H)
MUHS4763 Survey of Vocal Literature I (Odd years, Sp, Fa) A survey of concert literature for the solo voice.
MUHS4773 Survey of Vocal Literature II (Odd years, Sp, Fa) A survey of concert literature for the solo voice. Prerequisite: MUHS 4763.
MUHS4793 Band Literature (Even years, Sp, Su, A study of literature written for performance by concert band, symphonic band, and wind ensemble, representative of the following five periods in Music History: Renaissance (1420-1600), Baroque (1600-1750), Classical (1750-1820), Romantic (1820-1900), and Contemporary (1900-present).
MUHS4803 Survey of Keyboard Literature I (Odd years, Sp, Fa) A survey of the piano works of outstanding composers. Prerequisite: MUAP 110.
MUHS4813 Survey of Keyboard Literature II (Odd years, Sp, Fa) A survey of the piano works of outstanding composers. Prerequisite: MUHS 4803.
MUHS4823 Survey of Organ Literature I (Irregular) A survey of the organ works of outstanding composers. Prerequisite: MUAP 110.
MUHS4833 Survey of Organ Literature II (Irregular) A survey of the organ works of outstanding composers. Prerequisite: MUHS 4823.
MUHS489V Seminar in Music History (Irregular) (1-4) Subject matter not covered in other courses. With, permission, may be repeated for credit if topics are different.
MUHS4963H Honors Seminar in Performing Practice (Irregular) Study of problems of performing in their historical context including media of performance: relation of notation to performance: rhythm: tempo: ornamentation: realization of improvised parts: dynamics and expression: and changing styles in music performance. Open to graduate students and to undergraduates in honors or consent of the instructor.
MUHS5722 Directed Studies in Music Literature I (Sp, Su, Fa) Research in music literature in the performance field of the individual student.
MUHS5732 Directed Studies in Music Literature II (Sp, Su, Fa) Research in music literature in the performance field of the individual student. Prerequisite: MUHS 5722.
MUHS5753 Seminar in Medieval & Early Renaissance (Irregular) Intensive studies in music of Western Europe from early Christian times through the 15th century.
MUHS5773 Seminar in Music of the 18th Century (Odd years, Sp, Su, Intensive studies of late Baroque and Classical music. May be repeated for 3 hours
MUHS5783 Seminar in Music of the 19th Century (Odd years, Sp, Su, Intensive studies in music of the 19th century.
MUHS5793 Seminar in Music of the 20th Century (Even years, Fa) Intensive studies in20th century music.
MUHS5903 Seminar in Musicology (Sp, Su, Fa) Current problems, techniques, and approaches to the practice of musicology, including notation and editing problems.
MUHS5943 Seminar in Opera (Sp, Su, Fa) Intensive studies in operatic literature.
MUHS5952 Choral History and Literature I (Odd years, Fa) Detailed study of choral history and literature from Gregorian chant to J.S. Bach.
MUHS5962 Choral History and Literature II (Even years, Sp) Detailed study of choral history and literature from J.S. Bach to the present.
MUHS5973 Seminar in Bibliography and Methods of Research (Sp, Su, Fa) A survey of the methods and materials of musical research, including bibliography, methods of analysis, and style in the presentation of research results. Open to graduate students and to juniors in Honors.
MUHS600V Master’s Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)
MUHS601V Lecture-Recital (Irregular) (1-6) The production and presentation, under the direction of the teacher(s) of historic instruments involved and other members of a graduate committee, of a performance (45 minutes minimum playing time) displaying historic practices of performance, with lecture. The candidate will be responsible for making archival tape of the performance available to the library, with 2 copies of a transcript of the lecture in thesis form to be retained by the University library.
(MUSY) MUSICOLOGY
MUSY5113 Proseminar: Ethnomusicology (Odd years, Fa) An introduction to ethnomusicological study with practicum in technologies for fieldwork, preservation and presentation.
MUSY5123 Proseminar: Musical Notations, Transnotation and Analysis (Even years, Sp) Principles and practices for the study and musical analysis of gestural and oral “notations”, as well as standard notation, for music and dance.
MUSY5213 Proseminar: Historical Ethnomusicology (Even years, Fa) An introduction to historical ethnomusicological study with readings and discussion of seminal writings in the field.
MUSY5223 Seminar: Latin American Music (Even years, Sp) A study of the process and result of musical hybridization in South America and the Caribbean, from European colonization to the present.
MUSY5313 Proseminar: Topics in Asian and Middle Eastern Musics (Sp) Research seminars on selected topics, such as The Performing Arts in East Asia; and Music and Ritual. May be repeated.
MUSY5323 Seminar: Topics in Asian and Middle Eastern Poetry and Music (Irregular) Reading seminars on selected topics, such as Poetry and Music in Persian, Arabic and Turkish Cultures of the Islamic World; and Poetry and Song in Early East Asia. May be repeated.
MUSY5343 Seminar: Special Topics in Traditional Musics and Dance of Europe and the Americas (Irregular) Topics not covered in MUSY 5223 and MUSY 5423, including, but not limited to: European Folk Music; the musical or scholarly legacy of a particular figure.
MUSY5353 Seminar: Topics in Systematic Musicology (Irregular) Seminars on selected topics such as Musical and A-musical Grammars (requires experience in functional programming languages); and Modes, Melodies, Instruments, and Singers. May be repeated.
MUSY5363 Proseminar: Music Cognition (Sp) An exploration of recent literature concerning the mental mechanisms that underlie our ability to perceive, understand, produce, perform, and enjoy music. Introductory in nature, with readings drawn from the fields of psychology, philosophy, musicology, computer science, and neuroscience.
MUSY5371 Early Asian Music Performance Workshop (Irregular) Approaches to performing early Asian musics. Links with Summer School, the Ancient Asian Music Consort, and/or an Artist in Residence.
MUSY5383 Ethnomusicology Summer Fieldwork (Irregular) A minimum of 6 weeks summer fieldwork related to the topic of the student’s thesis, resulting in an extensive fieldwork report and the submission of collected material, to be deposited in the University Library. Prerequisite: MUSY 5113. May be repeated for 3 hours
MUSY5391 Ethnomusicology Performance Studies (Irregular) Applied vocal or instrumental studies relating to the performance activities of the International Center for Research in Early Asian and Middle Eastern Musics. (Private study, as available)
MUSY5413 Proseminar: Cross-cultural Performance Practices (Sp) A survey of performance practices from historic western art music through modern non-western music. An introductury course with readings from seventeenth- and eighteenth-century performance treatises as well as a study of written and aural traditions of non-western music.
MUSY5423 Seminar: History of Jazz (Fa) A study of the musical and cultural cross-fertilization which produced this influential twentieth-century art form, as well as a general examination of its major practitioners.
MUSY600V Ethnomusicology Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Thesis requirement for the Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology program.
MUSY6313 Internship in Asian and Middle Eastern Music (Sp, Su, Fa) Internship in Asian and Middle Eastern Music Preservation in the Asian and Mid-Eastern International Music Preservation Collection, Music Division of the Library of Congress. Prerequisite: MUHS 5973 and (MUSY 5123 or MUSY 5353).
MUSY6333 Advanced studies in Ethnomusicology (Irregular) Advanced level studies, individually tailored and supervised, including Ethnomusicology (prerequisite MUSY 5113 or MUSY 5213); The Music or Dance of a Selected Area (prerequisite at least one of MUSY 5313, MUSY 5323, MUSY 5423, MUSY 5223, MUSY 5343, or HUMN 4243); Historic Performance Practices (prerequisite MUSY 5413); Historical East Asian Musicology (prerequisite MUSY 5313 or MUSY 5323); and Historical Central Asian or Middle- and Near-Eastern Musicology (prerequisite MUSY 5313 or MUSY 5323).
MUSY6363 Advanced Studies in Computer-Aided Asian Musicology (Irregular) Building a computational toolbox for research in early Asian musics. Prerequisite: MUSY 5353.
(MUPD) MUSIC PEDAGOGY
MUPD477V Special Topics in Pedagogy (Irregular) (1-6) Subject matter not covered in other sources. With permission, may be repeated for credit if topics are different.
MUPD4781L Harpsichord Laboratory (Irregular) The tuning, care and repair of the harpsichord.
MUPD4863 Piano Pedagogy (Irregular) Analytical study and discussion of the various approaches to piano pedagogy and its application in individual/class instruction. Involves demonstration of principles through actual teaching of beginning, intermediate and upper level students.
MUPD5202 Voice Pedagogy I (Sp, Su, Fa) Graduate-level study of the techniques and materials of teaching voice.
MUPD582V Conducting (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-2) Private lessons of 1/2 hour and 1 hour conducting laboratory each week. Development of skills in conducting symphony, choral, opera, oratorio, ballet, and band repertoire.
MUPD584V Opera Workshop Techniques (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-2) A basic course in every phase of opera production, including staging, set design, music coaching, voice casting, and translation.
MUPD585V String Techniques (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-2) A continuation of the undergraduate courses in techniques and materials for elementary and secondary school music teaching.
MUPD586V Woodwind Techniques (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-2) A continuation of the undergraduate courses in techniques and materials for elementary and secondary school music teaching. Prerequisite: one year of similar class instruction in the field on the undergraduate level.
MUPD587V Brass Techniques (Su) (1-2)