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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES*
* 500 level courses appear in both the undergraduate and graduate course listing and may be
considered undergraduate or graduate at the discretion of the department. Prerequisites, co-requisites
and other course requirements are subject to change.
Music
Dance
Instrumental Performance
Keyboard Performance
Music Education and Therapy
Music Media and Industry
Music Theory and Composition
Musicology
Studio Music and Jazz
Vocal Performance
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DAN101 Aerobic Dance
1 credit
The use of dance movement as a cardiovascular fitness activity.
DAN102 Stretching and Body Work
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Stretching techniques and examination of various body therapy concepts.
DAN103 Fitness Dance: Low Weight/High Rep
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester & First Summer Session
Use of wrist and ankle weights and high repetition through dance movements to increase
muscular strength.
DAN104 Fitness Dance Level 2
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A Personal approach to fitness through the use of low impact aerobic dance movements
to condition, tone, and shape the body.
DAN111 Modern Dance, Level One
2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Introduction to the discipline of modern dance designed to develop understanding
and skill in the basic vocabulary. Open to all students. (Repeatable up to four
times).
DAN121 Ballet, Level One
2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Introduction to the discipline of classical ballet designed to develop understanding
and skill in the basic vocabulary. Open to all students. (Repeatable up to four
times).
DAN130 Orientation to Dance
2 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
Introduction to dance as an art form for those interested in career opportunities
in dance education. Required for prospective dance minors. Open to all students.
DAN140 Theatre Dance Forms
2 credits
Fall Semester
Introduction to movement skills and stylistic elements of theatrical forms of dance.
(Repeatable).
DAN190 Improvisation
2 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
Experience in selective and basic processes of movement involvement both individual
and group. Course may be repeated.
DAN211 Modern Dance, Level Two
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Continuing exploration of modern dance techniques and theoretical concepts. Open
to all students. Course may be repeated up to 4 times.
DAN221 Ballet, Level Two
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Study of ballet designed to extend technical skill and prepare student for advanced
level work. Open to all students. Course may be repeated up to 4 times.
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DAN235 Folk Dance
2 credits
Beginning study of folk and ethnic dance forms.
DAN240 Cultural Dance Forms
2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Fall & Spring Semester
Introduction to movement skills and stylistic elements of dance forms from various
cultures. Course may be repeated.
DAN250 World History of the Dance
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Introductory exploration of dance history in relation to life, thought, and culture.
DAN280 Dance Composition Level 1
3 credits
Fall Semester
PREREQUISITE: DAN 211
DAN285 Creative Dance for Children
2 credits
Fall Semester
Introduction to theories and methods of teaching dance to children of elementary
school age.
DAN286 Teaching Dance to Children
2 credits
Spring Semester
Theory and practice of teaching dance to preschool and school age children.
DAN290 Introduction to Dance-Movement Therapy
2 credits
Spring Semester
Introduction to dance-movement therapy theory and practice.
DAN291 Dance Movement Therapy
3 credits
PREREQUISITE: INTRODUCTION TO DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY (DAN 290)TH
DAN311 Modern Dance, Level Three
3 credits
Spring Semester
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Study of modern dance techniques and theoretical concepts. Course may be repeated
for credit.
DAN321 Ballet Level Three
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Study of classical ballet at intermediate/advanced level. Open to all students.
Course may be repeated for credit.
PREREQUISITE: DAN: 221 OR PERMISSION.
DAN335 Folk and Ethnic Dances: Forms and Teaching Methods
2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Beginning study of folk and ethnic dance forms and teaching methods.
DAN340 Specialized Ballet Forms
2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Introduction to movement skills and stylistic elements of specialized ballet forms.
Course may be repeated.
PREREQUISITE: CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR.
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DAN380 Dance Composition Level 2
3 credits
Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: DAN 280 OR DAN 311
DAN385 Methods of Teaching Dance (K-12)
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Content for teaching dance in a variety of settings including public school grades
K-12.
PREREQUISITE: PERMISSION.
DAN411 Modern Dance; Level Four
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Study of modern dance technique and theoretical concepts. Open to dance minors
and by permission.
PREREQUISITE: DAN 311 OR PERMISSION.
DAN421 Ballet, Level Four
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Study of classical ballet at an advanced level. Course may be repeated for credit.
PREREQUISITE: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
DAN450 History of Modern Dance
3 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
Study of development, philosophies, and theories of American and European modern
dance.
PREREQUISITE: DAN 250.
DAN550 Women in Theatrical Dance
3 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
Women in Dance; the most prominent dancers and choreographers from the 19th and
20th centuries who helped shape western theatrical dance art.
PREREQUISITE: DAN 250 OR 450 OR GRADUATE STUDENT.
DAN585 Methods of Teaching Dance K-12 (Advanced)
3 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
An advanced study of the Dance curriculum content in a variety of settings including
public schools, grades K-12.
PREREQUISITE: DAN 411 OR 450 AND PERMISSION.
DAN593 Special Topics Dance
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Supervised topics and other activities in specific areas of Dance
PREREQUISITE: NONE
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE
MIPBAA Bassoon
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Method Books by Giampieri, Jancourt,
Milde (Vol. 1). Repertoire: Vivaldi Concerto, Bourdeau - Premier solo, Galliard,
Handel, Marcello, Nino Rota Procaccini.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
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MIPBAB Bassoon
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Method Books by Giampieri, Jancourt,
Milde (Vol. 1). Repertoire: Vivaldi Concerto, Bourdeau - Premier solo, Galliard,
Handel, Marcello, Nino Rota Procaccini.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MIPBAC Bassoon
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Method Books by Giampieri, Jancourt,
Milde (Vol. 1). Repertoire: Bourdeau - Second Solo, David, Domenico, Dubois, Fasch,
Kozeluh, Pierne, Telemann, Vivaldi.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPBAD Bassoon
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Method Books by Giampieri, Jancourt,
Milde (Vol. 1). Repertoire: Bourdeau - Second Solo, David, Domenico, Dubois, Fasch,
Kozeluh, Pierne, Telemann, Vivaldi.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPBAE Bassoon
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Method Books by Giampieri, Milde
(Vol. 2). Gambaro. Repertoire: Bach, Bozza, Eigar, Jean Jean, Hindemith, Mozart,
Flament.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPBAF Bassoon
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Method Books by Giampieri, Milde
(Vol. 2). Gambaro. Repertoire: Bach, Bozza, Eigar, Jean Jean, Hindemith, Mozart,
Flament.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPBAG Bassoon
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Method Books by Giampieri, Milde
(Vol. 1). Bianchi. Repertoire: Bruns, Dutilleux, Francaix, Hummel, Saint-Saens,
Tansman, Villa-Lobos, Weber (both).
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPBAH Bassoon
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Method Books by Giampieri, Milde
(Vol. 1). Bianchi. Repertoire: Bruns, Dutilleux, Francaix, Hummel, Saint-Saens,
Tansman, Villa-Lobos, Weber (both).
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MIPBHA Baritone Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Arban, Concone,
Schlossberg, Barat, Presser.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPBHB Baritone Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Arban, Concone,
Schlossberg, Barat, Presser.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPBHC Baritone Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Bordogni-Rochut,
Peters, Jones, Vivaldi.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPBHD Baritone Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Bordogni-Rochut,
Peters, Jones, Vivaldi.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPBHE Baritone Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Fink Stevens,
Maxime-Alphones, Jacob, Hartley.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPBHF Baritone Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Fink Stevens,
Maxime-Alphones, Jacob, Hartley.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MIPBHG Baritone Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Charlier, Bozza,
Uber, Horovitz Bellstedt; band and orchestral excerpts.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPBHH Baritone Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Charlier, Bozza,
Uber, Horovitz Bellstedt; band and orchestral excerpts.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPCDA Conducting
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPCDB Conducting
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPCDC Conducting
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPCDD Conducting
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPCDE Conducting
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPCDF Conducting
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MIPCDG Conducting
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPCDH Conducting
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPCLA Clarinet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Scale study. Etude books: Rose 32 Etudes, Baermann Method Book
3. Repertoire: Schumann, Saint-Saens, Gade, Arnold. Orchestral excerpts.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPCLB Clarinet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Scale study. Etude books: Rose 32 Etudes, Baermann Method Book
3. Repertoire: Schumann, Saint-Saens, Gade, Arnold. Orchestral excerpts.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MIPCLC Clarinet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Same as previous semesters as well
as Cavillini Caprices, and Opperman Intermediate Velocity Studies. Repertoire:
Weber, Hindemith, Burgmuller.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPCLD Clarinet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Same as previous semesters as well
as Cavillini Caprices, and Opperman Intermediate Velocity Studies. Repertoire:
Weber, Hindemith, Burgmuller.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPCLE Clarinet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Same as previous semesters as well
as Jean 16 or 18 Etudes, and Opperman Advanced Velocity Studies.
Repertoire: Poulenc, Stravinsky, Bernstein,
Brahms.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MIPCLF Clarinet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Same as previous semesters as well
as Jean 16 or 18 Etudes, and Opperman Advanced Velocity Studies.
Repertoire: Poulenc, Stravinsky, Bernstein,
Brahms.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPCLG Clarinet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Same as previous semesters as well
as Opperman Virtuoso Velocity Studies. Repertoire: Debussy, Rozsa, Muczynski, Berg.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPCLH Clarinet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Same as previous semesters as well
as Opperman Virtuoso Velocity Studies. Repertoire: Debussy, Rozsa, Muczynski, Berg.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPDBA Double Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPDBB Double Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MIPDBC Double Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPDBD Double Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPDBE Double Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL. MIP DBD.
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MIPDBF Double Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPDBG Double Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPDBH Double Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPFHA French Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embrochure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Beginning transpositon study.
Studies by Shoemaker, Kopprasch, Maxime-Alphonse, Kling; appropriate passages from
orchestral works. Repertoire: Mozart, Saint-Saens, F. Strauss, R. Strauss.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPFHB French Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embrochure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Beginning transpositon study.
Studies by Shoemaker, Kopprasch, Maxime-Alphonse, Kling; appropriate passages from
orchestral works. Repertoire: Mozart, Saint-Saens, F. Strauss, R. Strauss.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MIPFHC French Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continue transposition study. Continue
development of embouchure, breathing, and articulation. Appropriate major and minor
scales. Studies by Kopprasch, Maxime-Alphonse, Kling; Gallay; orchestral repertoire.
Repertoire: Mozart, Strauss, Rachmaninoff, Glazounov.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPFHD French Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continue transposition study. Continue
development of embouchure, breathing, and articulation. Appropriate major and minor
scales. Studies by Kopprasch, Maxime-Alphonse, Kling; Gallay; orchestral repertoire.
Repertoire: Mozart, Strauss, Rachmaninoff, Glazounov.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MIPFHE French Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continued transposition study,
further skills development, scales and arpeggios. Studies by Bach, Maxime-Alphonse,
Gallay; Belloli; orchestral repertoire. Repertoire: Mozart, Strauss, Hindemith,
Dukas, Chabier.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPFHF French Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continued transposition study,
further skills development, scales and arpeggios. Studies by Bach, Maxime-Alphonse,
Gallay; Belloli; orchestral repertoire. Repertoire: Mozart, Strauss, Hindemith,
Dukas, Chabier.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPFHG French Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Further skills development to the
highest attainable level. Studies by Reynolds, Hackelman, Neuling, Barboteo, Bach.
Orchestral repertoire. Repertoire: Bozza, Gliere, Strauss, Haydn.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPFHH French Horn
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Further skills development to the
highest attainable level. Studies by Reynolds, Hackelman, Neuling, Barboteo, Bach.
Orchestral repertoire. Repertoire: Bozza, Gliere, Strauss, Haydn.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPFLA Flute
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Taffanel - Gaubert 17 Daily Exercises,
Berbiguer - 18 Etudes, Andersen Little Caprices. All major and minor scales, two
octaves; Moyse - De la Sonorite, 24 Petite Melodies Vol. I. Repertoire: Handel
Sonatas, Godard Allegretto.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPFLB Flute
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Taffanel - Gaubert 17 Daily Exercises,
Berbiguer - 18 Etudes, Andersen Little Caprices. All major and minor scales, two
octaves; Moyse - De la Sonorite, 24 Petite Melodies Vol. I. Repertoire: Handel
Sonatas, Godard Allegretto.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
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MIPFLC Flute
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Taffanel - Gaubert 17 Daily Exercises,
Andersen, Op. 41; Moyse - De la Sonorite, 25 Petite Melodies Vol. II, Moyse Daily
Exercises - major and minor scales, thirds. Repertoire: Telemann Fantasies, CPE
Bach Sonata, Faure Fantasie Chaminade Concertino.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPFLD Flute
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Taffanel - Gaubert 17 Daily Exercises,
Andersen, Op. 41; Moyse - De la Sonorite, 25 Petite Melodies Vol. II, Moyse Daily
Exercises - major and minor scales, thirds. Repertoire: Telemann Fantasies, CPE
Bach Sonata, Faure Fantasie Chaminade Concertino.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPFLE Flute
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Moyse Daily Exercises, Andersen
Op. 15, Op. 63; Moyse De la Sonorite, Tone Development Through Interpretation.
Repertoire: Mozart G Major Concerto, Hindemith Sonata, Dubussy Syrinx.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPFLF Flute
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Moyse Daily Exercises, Andersen
Op. 15, Op. 63; Moyse De la Sonorite, Tone Development Through Interpretation.
Repertoire: Mozart G Major Concerto, Hindemith Sonata, Dubussy Syrinx.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPFLG Flute
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Moyse Daily Exercises, Andersen
Op. 15, Soussmann Etudes; Moyse De la Sonorite, Tone Development Through Interpretation.
Repertoire: Poulenc Sonata, Bach Sonatas, Martinu Sonata.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPFLH Flute
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Moyse Daily Exercises, Andersen
Op. 15, Soussmann Etudes; Moyse De la Sonorite, Tone Development Through Interpretation.
Repertoire: Poulenc Sonata, Bach Sonatas, Martinu Sonata.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MIPGUA Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPGUB Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MIPGUC Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPGUD Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPGUE Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPGUF Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPGUG Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPGUH Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPHAA Harp
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
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MIPHAB Harp
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MIPHAC Harp
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPHAD Harp
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPHAE Harp
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPHAF Harp
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPHAG Harp
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPHAH Harp
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPOBA Oboe
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Scales, arpeggios, trills. Appropriate
technical exercises. Etudes by Barret (Brod, Luft, Sellner, Ferling). Repertoire:
Albinoni, Bach, Hayde, Schumann, Britten.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
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MIPOBB Oboe
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Scales, arpeggios, trills. Appropriate
technical exercises. Etudes by Barret (Brod, Luft, Sellner, Ferling). Repertoire:
Albinoni, Bach, Hayde, Schumann, Britten.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MIPOBC Oboe
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Scales, arpeggios, trills. Appropriate
technical exercises. Etudes by Ferling (Bleuzet, Sellner). Repertoire: Saint-Saens,
Hindemith, Vivaldi, Goossens, Francaix.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPOBD Oboe
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Scales, arpeggios, trills. Appropriate
technical exercises. Etudes by Ferling (Bleuzet, Sellner). Repertoire: Saint-Saens,
Hindemith, Vivaldi, Goossens, Francaix.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPOBE Oboe
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Scales, arpeggios, trills. Appropriate
technical exercises. Etudes by Bozza (Gillet, Prestini). Repertoire: Mozart, Telemann,
Bach, Poulenc, Vaughan Williams.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPOBF Oboe
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Scales, arpeggios, trills. Appropriate
technical exercises. Etudes by Bozza (Gillet, Prestini). Repertoire: Mozart, Telemann,
Bach, Poulenc, Vaughan Williams.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPOBG Oboe
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Scales, arpeggios, trills. Appropriate
technical exercises. Etudes by Loyon (Gillet). Repertoire: Mozart, Strauss, Martinu,
Dutilleux.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPOBH Oboe
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Scales, arpeggios, trills. Appropriate
technical exercises. Etudes by Loyon (Gillet). Repertoire: Mozart, Strauss, Martinu,
Dutilleux.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MIPPEA Percussion
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2-4 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of two mallets technique.
Review of basic technique and repertory on snare drum and timpani. Basic multi-percussion
etudes. Repertoire: Mallet: G. H. Green, Musser, Creston, Rosauro. Snare Drum:
Cirone, Delecluse, Rosauro. Timpani: Hochrainer, Writh, Goodman.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPPEB Percussion
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of two mallets technique.
Review of basic technique and repertory on snare drum and timpani. Basic multi-percussion
etudes. Repertoire: Mallet: G. H. Green, Musser, Creston, Rosauro. Snare Drum:
Cirone, Delecluse, Rosauro. Timpani: Hochrainer, Writh, Goodman.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MIPPEC Percussion
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of four mallets technique.
Intermediate technique etudes and repertory on snare drum and timpani. Intermediate
multi-percussion etudes. Repertoire: Mallet: Gomez, Musser, Peters, Rosauro. Snare
Drum: Cirone, Delecluse, Fink, Rosauro. Timpani: Hochrainer, Writh, Goodman.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPPED Percussion
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of four mallets technique.
Intermediate technique etudes and repertory on snare drum and timpani. Intermediate
multi-percussion etudes. Repertoire: Mallet: Gomez, Musser, Peters, Rosauro. Snare
Drum: Cirone, Delecluse, Fink, Rosauro. Timpani: Hochrainer, Writh, Goodman.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPPEE Percussion
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced four mallets technique
on marimba and vibraphone. Advanced technique and repertory on snare drum and
timpani. Advanced multi-percussion etudes. Orchestral excerpts. Repertoire: Mallet:
Abe, Ford, Friedman, Rosauro. Snare Drum: Cirone, Delecluse, Fink, Gautrieux. Timpani:
Hochrainer, Writh, Goodman.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MIPPEF Percussion
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced four mallets technique
on marimba and vibraphone. Advanced technique and repertory on snare drum and
timpani. Advanced multi-percussion etudes. Orchestral excerpts. Repertoire: Mallet:
Abe, Ford, Friedman, Rosauro. Snare Drum: Cirone, Delecluse, Fink, Gautrieux. Timpani:
Hochrainer, Writh, Goodman.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPPEG Percussion
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of advanced repertory
and preparation for the final recital. Etudes and works on marimba, vibraphone,
snare drum, timpani, multi-percussion, and orchestral excerpts. At least one piece
at the final concert has to be a concerto-like composition performed with piano
or percussion ensemble.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPPEH Percussion
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of advanced repertory
and preparation for the final recital. Etudes and works on marimba, vibraphone,
snare drum, timpani, multi-percussion, and orchestral excerpts. At least one piece
at the final concert has to be a concerto-like composition performed with piano
or percussion ensemble.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPSAA Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPSAB Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MIPSAC Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPSAD Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MIPSAE Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPSAF Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPSAG Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPSAH Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTBA Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
articulation, sound, and slide technique. Appropriate major and minor scales. Works
by Arban, Blazhevich, Pares, Rochut, Tyrell, and others. Solo literature as appropriate
for the student’s abilities.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPTBB Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
articulation, sound, and slide technique. Appropriate major and minor scales. Works
by Arban, Blazhevich, Pares, Rochut, Tyrell, and others. Solo literature as appropriate
for the student’s abilities.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MIPTBC Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continuation of previous aspects
of technical development. Works as previously listed, followed by Blume, and solo
literature as appropriate for the student’s abilities. Introduction of orchestral
excerpts as both literature and as an aid to technical and musical development.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MIPTBD Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continuation of previous aspects
of technical development. Works as previously listed, followed by Blume, and solo
literature as appropriate for the student’s abilities. Introduction of orchestral
excerpts as both literature and as an aid to technical and musical development.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTBE Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continuation of technical development
including upper register, advanced slide technique, and refined articulation. Works
as previously listed, followed by Masson and Bitsch. Solo literature as appropriate
for the student’s abilities, and continuation of selected orchestral excerpts.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTBF Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continuation of technical development
including upper register, advanced slide technique, and refined articulation. Works
as previously listed, followed by Masson and Bitsch. Solo literature as appropriate
for the student’s abilities, and continuation of selected orchestral excerpts.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTBG Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Further development of all technical
aspects of performance. Works by Masson and Bitsch, and solo literature geared
towards recital performance.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTBH Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Further development of all technical
aspects of performance. Works by Masson and Bitsch, and solo literature geared
towards recital performance.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTPA Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Arban, Clarke,
Hering, Schlossberg; orchestral excerpts.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
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MIPTPB Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Arban, Clarke,
Hering, Schlossberg; orchestral excerpts.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MIPTPC Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTPD Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTPE Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTPF Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTPG Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTPH Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTUA Tuba
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Concone, Arban,
Bordogni, Haddad, Hartley.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
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MIPTUB Tuba
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Concone, Arban,
Bordogni, Haddad, Hartley.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MIPTUC Tuba
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Vasiliev, Kopprash,
Gallay, Frankenpohl, Nelhybel, Bernstein.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTUD Tuba
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Vasiliev, Kopprash,
Gallay, Frankenpohl, Nelhybel, Bernstein.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTUE Tuba
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Bach/Bobo Ostrander,
Kotsier, Hindemith, Wilder.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTUF Tuba
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Bach/Bobo Ostrander,
Kotsier, Hindemith, Wilder.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTUG Tuba
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Cimera, Maenz,
Broughton, Persichetti, orchestral excerpts.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPTUH Tuba
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of embouchure, breathing,
and articulation. Appropriate major and minor scales. Repertoire: Cimera, Maenz,
Broughton, Persichetti, orchestral excerpts.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MIPVAA Viola
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Right hand and left hand position
evaluation and adjustment if necessary. Scales and etudes as assigned. Repertoire:
Solo literature appropriate for level and major.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPVAB Viola
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Right hand and left hand position
evaluation and adjustment if necessary. Scales and etudes as assigned. Repertoire:
Solo literature appropriate for level and major.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MIPVAC Viola
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Scales and etudes as assigned.
Repertoire: Solo literature appropriate for level and major. Solo literature appropriate
for level and major.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVAD Viola
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Scales and etudes as assigned.
Repertoire: Solo literature appropriate for level and major. Solo literature appropriate
for level and major.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVAE Viola
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2-4 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Scales and etudes as assigned. Repertoire:
Solo literature appropriate for level and major. Solo literature appropriate for
level and major.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVAF Viola
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Scales and etudes as assigned.
Repertoire: Solo literature appropriate for level and major. Solo literature appropriate
for level and major.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MIPVAG Viola
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Scales and etudes as assigned.
Repertoire: Solo literature appropriate for level and major. Solo literature appropriate
for level and major.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVAH Viola
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Scales and etudes as assigned.
Repertoire: Solo literature appropriate for level and major. Solo literature appropriate
for level and major.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVCA Violoncello
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of basic bow strokes,
vibrato, and position changes. Appropriate major scales and arpeggios. Etudes as
needed. Repertoire: Vivaldi Sonatas, Saint-Saens Concerto, Hayden C Major Concerto,
Beethoven Sonata 1 or 2, Bach Suite 1 or 2.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPVCB Violoncello
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Development of basic bow strokes,
vibrato, and position changes. Appropriate major scales and arpeggios. Etudes as
needed. Repertoire: Vivaldi Sonatas, Saint-Saens Concerto, Hayden C Major Concerto,
Beethoven Sonata 1 or 2, Bach Suite 1 or 2.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MIPVCC Violoncello
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: All major and minor scales and
arpeggios. Etudes as needed. Repertoire: Lalo Concerto, Boccherini B-flat, Beethoven
or Brahms Sonatas, Bach Suite No. 3.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVCD Violoncello
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: All major and minor scales and
arpeggios. Etudes as needed. Repertoire: Lalo Concerto, Boccherini B-flat, Beethoven
or Brahms Sonatas, Bach Suite No. 3.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MIPVCE Violoncello
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Popper etudes, Duport etudes. Repertoire:
Dvorak Concerto, Hayden D Major Concerto, Shostakovitch Sonata, Bach Suite No.
4.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVCF Violoncello
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Popper etudes, Duport etudes. Repertoire:
Dvorak Concerto, Hayden D Major Concerto, Shostakovitch Sonata, Bach Suite No.
4.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVCG Violoncello
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Popper etudes, Piatti etudes. Repertoire:
Schumann Concerto, Bach Suites No. 5 or No. 6.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVCH Violoncello
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Popper etudes, Piatti etudes. Repertoire:
Schumann Concerto, Bach Suites No. 5 or No. 6.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVNA Violin
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Flesch Scale System, Schradieck
School of Technic, Sevcik Shifting Studies, Sevcik Trill Studies. Fiorello - 36
Etudes and Caprices, Kreutzer - 42 Etudes. Repertoire: J. S. Bach, Beethoven, Mozart,
Haydn, De Beriot.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MIPVNB Violin
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Flesch Scale System, Schradieck
School of Technic, Sevcik Shifting Studies, Sevcik Trill Studies. Fiorello - 36
Etudes and Caprices, Kreutzer - 42 Etudes. Repertoire: J. S. Bach, Beethoven, Mozart,
Haydn, De Beriot.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
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MIPVNC Violin
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Flesch Scale System, Schradieck
School of Technic, Sevcik Shifting Studies, Sevcik Trill Studies. Fiorello - 36
Etudes and Caprices, Kreutzer - 42 Etudes, Rode 24 Etudes and Caprices. Rovelli
12 Caprices. Repertoire: J. S. Bach, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Mozart, Bruch, Saint-Saens,
Mendelssohn, Vieuxtemps, Tartini-Kreilser, Wieniawski.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVND Violin
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Flesch Scale System, Schradieck
School of Technic, Sevcik Shifting Studies, Sevcik Trill Studies. Fiorello - 36
Etudes and Caprices, Kreutzer - 42 Etudes, Rode 24 Etudes and Caprices. Rovelli
12 Caprices. Repertoire: J. S. Bach, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Mozart, Bruch, Saint-Saens,
Mendelssohn, Vieuxtemps, Tartini-Kreilser, Wieniawski.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVNE Violin
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Flesch Scale System, Dont 42 Caprices,
Gavinies 24 Matinees, Vieuxtemps 12 Studies. Repertoire: J. S. Bach, Beethoven,
Brahms, Vaughan Williams, Ravel, Sarasate, Sibelius, Vieuxtemps, Shostakovich.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVNF Violin
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Flesch Scale System, Dont 42 Caprices,
Gavinies 24 Matinees, Vieuxtemps 12 Studies. Repertoire: J. S. Bach, Beethoven,
Brahms, Vaughan Williams, Ravel, Sarasate, Sibelius, Vieuxtemps, Shostakovich.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVNG Violin
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Flesch Scale System, Galamian Contemporary
Violin Technique. Paganini 24 Caprices, Wieniawski Ecole Moderne. Repertoire:
J. S. Bach, Beethoven, Ysaye, Franck, Faure, Paganini, Brahms, Bartok.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MIPVNH Violin
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Flesch Scale System, Galamian Contemporary
Violin Technique. Paganini 24 Caprices, Wieniawski Ecole Moderne. Repertoire:
J. S. Bach, Beethoven, Ysaye, Franck, Faure, Paganini, Brahms, Bartok.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MIP001 Brass Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
An informal recital setting and performance class for brass principals and majors
with guest and faculty presentations.
MIP002 Guitar Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
An informal recital setting and performance class for guitar principals and majors
with guest and faculty presentations.
MIP005 Percussion Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
An informal recital setting and performance class for Percussion principals and
majors with guest and faculty presentations.
MIP007 String Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
An informal recital setting and performance class for string principals and majors
with guest and faculty presentations.
MIP009 Woodwind Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
An informal recital setting and performance class for woodwind principals and majors
with guest and faculty presentations.
MIP120 Class Guitar I for Non-Music Majors
1 credit
MIP121 Class Guitar I for Jazz Majors
1 credit
PREREQUISITE: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
MIP130 Afro-Caribbean Hand Drumming, Level I
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Fall & Spring Semester
Fall & Spring Semester
The study of hand drumming techniques used to perform the music of Africa and the
new world African music that originated in the islands of the Caribbean and the
countries of Central and Latin America. This class is taught in a workshop
format.
MIP131 Afro-Caribbean Hand Drumming, Level II
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
The study of hand drumming techniques used to perform the music of Africa and the
new world African music that originated in the islands of the Caribbean and the
countries of Central and Latin America. Level II is a performance ensemble.
PREREQUISITE: MIP 130 OR AUDITION.
MIP134 Steel Band/Trinidad
1 credit
Offered By Announcement Only
Steel Band/Trinidad reflects the broad musical heritage of the West Indies. Steel
Drums (Pans) are combined with other indigenous instruments in the performance
of both folk music and transcriptions of standard classical repertory in the tradition
of the Trinidad carnival celebration. Level one of this class is taught as a workshop,
level two is taught as a performance ensemble.
PREREQUISITE: BY AUDITION.
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MIP135 Percussion Contemporary Chamber Music
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Mandatory for all classical percussionists, this course focuses on the contemporary
unconducted chamber music repertoire. The goal is for students to develop and
use an advanced listening/communicating skill set, while playing music with others.
This course also targets to improve students’ capabilities in contemporary music
interpretation and performance.
PREREQUISITE: PERCUSSION MAJORS; OR NON-PERCUSSION MAJORS BY PERMISSION OF THE
PERCUSSION PROGRAM DIRECTOR.
MIP138 Trombone Choir
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
The study and performance of literature for small and large trombone ensembles.
MIP139 Brass Chamber Music
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
The study and performance of literature for small ensembles of similar or mixed
brass instruments.
MIP140 Flute Choir
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Reading, rehearsing, and performing the flute choir repertoire (duets, trios, quartets,
quintets).
MIP141 Saxophone Ensemble
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
The study and performance of classical and jazz literature for small saxophone
ensembles.
MIP143 Woodwind Chamber Music
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Exploring the woodwind chamber music repertoire as represented by various combinations
of instruments.
MIP144 Woodwind Chamber Ensemble
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Woodwind chamber ensemble is designed to give students knowledge of the most important
literature for woodwinds through practice, rehearsal, and performance of major
works for woodwind chamber ensemble.
MIP145 String-Keyboard Chamber Music
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
The study and performance of literature from the Baroque Period through the 20th
Century for two or more players for string instrumentalists and strings with keyboard.
MIP170 Marching Band
1 credit
Fall Semester
The "Band of the Hour" Marching Band is open to all qualified undergraduate and
graduate students, regardless of major. The band performs at all home Miami Hurricane
football games and selected away games.
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MIP171 Symphonic Winds
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Symphonic Band is a large wind band that performs significant repertoire for wind
and percussion instruments. It is open to all qualified undergraduate and graduate
students, regardless of major.
MIP172 University Band
1 credit
Spring Semester
University Band is a large ensemble offering students the opportunity to play standard
repertoire of the wind band. This group is open to all wind and percussion players
throughout the university, regardless of major.
MIP174 Brass Choir
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Major works for Brass Choir are studied. Special emphasis is given to orchestral
repertoire.
MIP176 Wind Ensemble
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
This course offers performance opportunities for qualified wind and percussion
players. Repertoire includes significant literature written for the small and large
wind band.
MIP180 Symphony Orchestra
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
The Symphony Orchestra performs significant repertoire for large orchestra. It
is open to all qualified undergraduate students by audition.
MIP181 Instrumental Conducting I
1 credit
Fall Semester
This course provides practical procedures and materials for beginning instrumental
conducting students. Students demonstrate basic conducting patterns, preparations,
and releases in all meters.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 112 OR MTC 241 OR EQUIVALENT
MIP182 Instrumental Conducting II
1 credit
Spring Semester
This course provides practical procedures and materials for advancing instrumental
conducting students. Students demonstrate refined skill in conducting musical styles
and independence of gestures.
PREREQUISITE: MIP 181.
MIP191 Tuba Ensemble
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
The study and performance of compositions and/or transcriptions written for an
ensemble of tubas and/or euphoniums.
MIP192 Classical Guitar Ensemble
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
This course focuses on sightreading, rhythm recognition, and ensemble performance
through the study of exercises, scales, and diverse repertoire.
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MIP199 Contemporary Music Ensemble
1 credit
Offered By Announcement Only
An in-depth study and performance of new and standard classical music of the 20th
century.
MIP220 Class Guitar II for Non-music Majors
1 credit
MIP221 Class Guitar II for Jazz Majors
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Fall & Spring Semester
MIP281 Instrumental Conducting III
1 credit
Fall Semester
This course provides a synthesis of the skills demonstrated in Instrumental Conducting
I and II while developing error detection skills in common performance errors.
PREREQUISITE: MIP 182
MIP282 Instrumental Conducting IV
1 credit
Spring Semester
Students demonstrate knowledge of instruments, instrumentation of the wind band
and orchestra, and analyze scores for conception, interpretation, rehearsal, and
performance.
PREREQUISITE: MIP 281.
MIP307 Skills Ensemble V: Classical Improvisation
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Introduce students to the process of improvisation in all styles of classical music.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 212 OR MTC 241
MIP308 Skills Ensemble VI: Composition as Applied Improvisation
1 credit
Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: MIP 307 SKILLS ENSEMBLE V: CLASSICAL IMPROVISION
MIP317 Basic Conducting
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A study of the basic techniques of all rhythms, patterns, subdivisions of beats,
dynamics, starting, stopping, and giving cues. Course provides an elementary study
of scores as to form and harmonic intent.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 211 OR MTC 240
MIP399 Junior Recital
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A public recital of one half-hour or more. Course is required of all instrumental
performance majors.
MIP407 Skills Ensemble VII: Basic Conducting/Arranging
1 credit
PREREQUISITE: MIP 308 SKILLS ENSEMBLES VI, MTC 416 ORCHESTRATION
MIP408 Skills Ensemble VIII: Culminating Project
1 credit
PREREQUISITE: MIP 407 SKILLS ENSEMBLE VII: BASIC CONDUCTING/ARRANGING
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
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MIP418 Instrumental Conducting
1 credit
Spring Semester
Course covers Baton technique, score reading, and interpretation. Actual experience
in rehearsing instrumental ensembles is included.
PREREQUISITE: MIP 317.
MIP493 Special Projects
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Supervised readings and other activities in specific areas of Instrumental Performance.
PREREQUISITE: UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC STUDENTS ONLY. DEAN’S APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE
REQUIRED.
MIP499 Senior Recital
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A public recital of one hour or more. Required of all performance majors.
MIP539 Brass Chamber Music Institute
2 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
Institute offers opportunities for brass players to perform in all forms of chamber
music--from trios to Brass Choir. Included are master classes on each instrument
plus the availability of private instruction from an excellent faculty. The material
covered spans the musical periods including recent brass publications.
MIP541 Bassoon Repertoire and Pedagogy
1- 2 credits
Solo and small ensemble literature of the bassoon since 1600.
Fall Semester
PREREQUISITE: ADVANCED STANDING IN MUSIC AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
MIP542 Clarinet Repertoire and Pedagogy
1- 2 credits
Solo and small ensemble literature of the clarinet since 1600.
Fall Semester
PREREQUISITE: ADVANCED STANDING IN MUSIC AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
MIP543 Flute Repertoire and Pedagogy
1- 2 credits
Solo and small ensemble literature of the flute since 1600.
Fall Semester
PREREQUISITE: ADVANCED STANDING IN MUSIC AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
MIP544 Oboe Repertoire and Pedagogy
1- 2 credits
Solo and small ensemble literature of the oboe since 1600.
Fall Semester
PREREQUISITE: ADVANCED STANDING IN MUSIC AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
MIP545 Brass Repertoire and Pedagogy
1- 2 credits
Solo and small ensemble literature of brass instruments since 1600.
Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: ADVANCED STANDING IN MUSIC AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
MIP546 Percussion Repertoire and Pedagogy
1- 2 credits
Solo and small ensemble literature of percussion instruments since 1600.
PREREQUISITE: ADVANCED STANDING IN MUSIC AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
Spring Semester
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MIP547 Saxophone Repertoire and Pedagogy
1- 2 credits
Fall Semester
Solo and small ensemble literature of the saxophone since 1600.
PREREQUISITE: ADVANCED STANDING IN MUSIC AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
MIP548 Guitar Repertoire and Pedagogy
1- 2 credits
Fall Semester
Solo and small ensemble literature of the guitar since 1600.
PREREQUISITE: ADVANCED STANDING IN MUSIC AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
MIP549 String Repertoire and Pedagogy
1- 2 credits
Fall Semester
An exploration of teaching string playing. Areas covered include problem-solving
and communication techniques, and practical considerations in establishing a teaching
studio. Students participate in hands-on teaching opportunities. Prerequisite:
Advanced standing in Music and permission of instructor.
PREREQUISITE: ADVANCED STANDING IN MUSIC AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
MIP550 Bach Cello Suites
1 credit
Spring Semester
The study and performance of the six suites for unaccompanied cello of Johann Sebastian
Bach.
MIP580 Orchestral Audition Preparation
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
The study of the more difficult excerpts from the orchestral literature for violin,
viola, violoncello, or double bass. Course may be repeated for credit.
MIP593 Special Topics MIP
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Supervised topics and other activities in specific areas of Instrumental Performance.
PREREQUISITE: PERMISSION OF THE DEAN.
KEYBOARD PERFORMANCE
MKPHCA Harpsichord
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: INTREST IN BASIC INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO APPROACH THE HARPSICHORD,
IN USING HISTORICAL EVIDENCE FOR EARLY FINGERINGS, HAND POSITION AND ARTICULATION.
REPERTOIRE DRAWN FROM VARIOUS 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN, GERMAN AND FRENCH SOURCES.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO LEVEL B.
MKPHCB Harpsichord
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO LEVEL B. BOX ALL FINGER
STUDIES BASED ON BRITISH LIBRARY MSS. SOURCES FOR 16TH & 17TH CENTURY FIMGERS.
REPERTOIRE DRAWN FROM FERGUSON "STYLE & INTERPRETATION" 2 VOLS.
MKPHCC Harpsichord
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
’-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MKPHCD Harpsichord
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY. REPERTOIRE FROM
THE REMAINDER OF PIECES NOT COVERED EARLIER VIA FERGUSON "STYLE & INTERPRETATION."
EMBELLISHMENTS.
MKPHCE Harpsichord
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY. REPERTOIRE DRAWN
FROM BACH INVENTIONS & SINFONIAS, OTHER PIECES APPROPRIATE TO THE STUDENT’S
ABILITIES-FROM FRENCH, ITALIAN, GERMAN & ENGLISH COMPOSERS, ADV ANCED EMBELLISHMENTS.
MKPHCF Harpsichord
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY. SELECTIONS APPROPRIATE
TO THE STUDENT’S ABILITIES FROM BACH’S ETC, COUPERIN’S ORDERS, PURCELL
SUITES, ETC. POSSIBLE CONTEMPORARY REPERTOIRE.
MKPHCG Harpsichord
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY. SELECTIONS APPROPRIATE
TO STUDENT’S LEVEL OF ADVANCEMENT; E.G., BACH FRENCH SUITES, SCARLATTI
SONATAS & FURTHER CONTEMPORARY REPERTOIRE.
MKPHCH Harpsichord
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY. SUITABLE REPERTOIRE
AT THIS LEVEL INCLUDES BACH PARTITAS, VARIATIONS, TOCCATAS, SOLER SONATAS
& FANDANGO, CONCERTI BY BACH, HANDLE, THE BACH SONS & HAYDN.
MKPORA Organ
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Gleason, Method of Organ Playing:
selected exercises from Manual Technique and Pedal Technique. Repertoire: Gleason,
Method of Organ Playing: Compositions for Manuals, Studies and Compositions for
Manuals and Pedal; selected chorale preludes and smaller-scale preludes and fugues
by Bach, Buxtehude, Brahms, and others; basics of hymn playing.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
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MKPORB Organ
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Gleason, Method of Organ Playing:
selected exercises from Manual Technique and Pedal Technique. Repertoire: Gleason,
Method of Organ Playing: Compositions for Manuals, Studies and Compositions for
Manuals and Pedal; selected chorale preludes and smaller-scale preludes and fugues
by Bach, Buxtehude, Brahms, and others; basics of hymn playing.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MKPORC Organ
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Gleason, Method of Organ Playing:
selected exercises from Manual Technique, Pedal Exercises and Scales. Repertoire:
Gleason, Method of Organ Playing: selected Compositions for Manuals and Pedals;
intermediate-level works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Franck, and others; Additional
hymn playing techniques.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MKPORD Organ
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Gleason, Method of Organ Playing:
selected exercises from Manual Technique, Pedal Exercises and Scales. Repertoire:
Gleason, Method of Organ Playing: selected Compositions for Manuals and Pedals;
intermediate-level works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Franck, and others; Additional
hymn playing techniques.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MKPORE Organ
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Gleason, Method of Organ Playing:
selected exercises from Pedal Scales, Broken Chords, Advanced Exercises. Repertoire:
Selected compositions by Bach and representative Baroque, Classical, Romantic,
and Modern composers. Hymn playing and organ accompanying techniques.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MKPORF Organ
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Gleason, Method of Organ Playing:
selected exercises from Pedal Scales, Broken Chords, Advanced Exercises. Repertoire:
Selected compositions by Bach and representative Baroque, Classical, Romantic,
and Modern composers. Hymn playing and organ accompanying techniques.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MKPORG Organ
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Nilson, A System of Technical Studies
in Pedal Playing for the Organ; selected exercises. Repertoire: Selected works
by composers from all style periods, with an emphasis on the French Romantic and
Modern French schools. Advanced service-playing techniques.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MKPORH Organ
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Nilson, A System of Technical Studies
in Pedal Playing for the Organ; selected exercises. Repertoire: Selected works
by composers from all style periods, with an emphasis on the French Romantic and
Modern French schools. Advanced service-playing techniques.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MKPPIA Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: To show a comprehensive foundation
in basic/advanced keyboard skills. Repertoire: Appropriate repertoire as required.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MKPPIB Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: To show a comprehensive foundation
in basic/advanced keyboard skills. Repertoire: Appropriate repertoire as required.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MKPPIC Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: To show a comprehensive foundation
in basic/advanced keyboard skills. Repertoire: Appropriate repertoire as required.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MKPPID Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: To show a comprehensive foundation
in basic/advanced keyboard skills. Repertoire: Appropriate repertoire as required.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MKPPIE Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2-credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Complete Junior Recital as required.
Repertoire: Appropriate repertoire as required.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MKPPIF Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Complete Junior Recital as required.
Repertoire: Appropriate repertoire as required.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MKPPIG Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Complete Senior Recital as required.
Repertoire: Appropriate repertoire as required.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MKPPIH Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Complete Senior Recital as required.
Repertoire: Appropriate repertoire as required.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MKP006 Piano Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A non-credit performance class for all piano majors and principals. Majors are
required to perform once each semester with the approval of the applied teacher.
MKP111 Non-Major Class Piano I
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
This course is designed for the adult beginner who has an interest in playing keyboard
instruments for pleasure. Students with no previous musical or keyboard
experience learn the fundamentals of music theory and apply them to playing the
keyboard at the beginning level.
MKP112 Non-Major Class Piano II
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Designed for the adult beginner who has an interest in playing keyboard instruments
for pleasure, this course builds on the concepts introduced in MKP 111. Students
continue to learn the fundamentals of music theory and apply them to playing the
keyboard.
PREREQUISITE: MKP 111 OR AUDITION.
MKP140 Keyboard Studies I
1 credit
Fall Semester
Major and minor five finger patterns, beginning repertoire, major scales and arpeggios,
basic chord progressions, for types of triads, dominant seventh chords, beginning
sight reading, harmonization, transposition, and improvisation skills.
PREREQUISITE: PLACEMENT EXAM AND CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN MTC 140 OR HIGHER
MKP141 Keyboard Studies II
1 credit
Spring Semester
Minor scales and arpeggios, modal scales, five types of seventh chords and inversions,
and more extensive chord progressions. Study of repertoire and the development
of sight-reading, harmonization, transposition, and improvisation skills are continued.
PREREQUISITE: MKP 140 OR PLACEMENT AUDITION
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MKP185 Musical Theatre Accompanying
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A class designed to improve the skills of pianists with a particular interest in
musical theatre piano accompaniment. Students will study in a classroom setting.
MKP186 Vocal Accompanying I
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Pianists will attend seminars where the principles of accompanying classical and
musical theatre singers are addressed. Students are assigned to accompany applied
voice lessons and ensembles.
MKP187 Vocal Accompanying II
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Pianists attend seminars where the principles of accompanying classical and musical
theatre singers are addressed. Students are assigned to accompany applied voice
lessons and ensembles.
MKP189 Accompanying, Level I
1 credit
Development of sightreading skills and score preparation.
MKP190 Accompanying, Level II
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Fall & Spring Semester
Progressive development of individual vocal/instrumental and ensemble accompanying,
sightreading, score reading, and improvising from a lead sheet.
PREREQUISITE: MKP 189 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
MKP191 Accompanying, Level III
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Progressive development of all types of accompaniment skills including; clef and
score reading, transposition,; possible recital, opera theater, choral ensemble,
and/or orchestral accompanying.
PREREQUISITE: MKP 190
MKP220 Computers, Keyboards, and Music
2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
An introduction to basic computing skills for the musician that explores computers,
keyboards, and other MIDI- (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) related instruments
as tools for the musician. Topics include electronic keyboards, computer hardware
and software, MIDI sequencing, computer-assisted musical notation, and teaching
strategies using new technologies. Students gain hands-on experience while completing
projects in each of the above areas.
PREREQUISITE: MKP 102.
MKP240 Keyboard Studies III
1 credit
Fall Semester
Dominant seventh arpeggios, secondary dominates, and work more extensively with
chord progressions. Students also learn Theme and Variation form, Sonata form,
and characteristics of the musical style periods. Study of repertoire and the
development of sight-reading, harmonization, and the improvisation skills are continued.
Transposition of instrumental music to concert pitch, and beginning choral and
instrumental score reading are introduced. Students will continue playing major
and minor scales at an increased level of difficulty.
PREREQUISITE: MKP 141 OR PLACEMENT AUDITION
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MKP241 Keyboard Studies IV
1 credit
Spring Semester
Diminished seventh arpeggios, augmented, and Neapolitan sixth chords, Three-Part
Rondo forms, extended chord structures, and a variety of chord Progressions that
modulate. Study of repertoire and the development of sight-reading, harmonization,
transposition, and improvisation skills are continued. Choral and instrumental
score reading, modal scales, and major and minor scales are performed at an increased
level of difficulty.
PREREQUISITE: MKP 240 OR PLACEMENT AUDITION
MKP399 Junior Recital
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A public recital of one half-hour or more. Course is required of all performance
majors.
MKP493 Special Projects
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Supervised readings and other activities in specific areas of Keyboard Performance.
PREREQUISITE: UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC STUDENTS ONLY. DEAN’S APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE
REQUIRED.
MKP499 Senior Recital
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A public recital of one hour or more. Course is required of all performance majors.
MKP547 Keyboard Pedagogy
3 credits
Fall Semester
Methods and materials for teaching keyboard instruments with a focus on private
lesson instruction. Topics include teacher profile, general teaching considerations,
the business of teaching, the beginning student, second- and third-year students,
teaching materials, and an introduction to new technology in piano teaching.
MKP548 Intermediate to Advanced Repertoire
3 credits
Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: PIANO MAJORS AT OR ABOVE JUNIOR-STANDING OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR
MKP549 Keyboard Pedagogy II:Keyboard Pedagogy Diagnostics
3 credits
Fall Semester
PREREQUISITE: PIANO MAJORS AT OR ABOVE JUNIOR-STANDING OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR
MKP550 Keyboard Pedagogy III: Pracice Strategies
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: PIANO MAJORS AT OR ABOVE JUNIOR-STANDING OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR
MKP589 Keyboard Accompanying Program in Salzburg, Austria
2- 4 credits
Spring Semester
Course is conducted at Salzburg College, Austria. Students receive comprehensive
and intensive coaching in piano and accompanying from Dr. Posnak and other internationally
acclaimed guest artists. Piano students study piano (2 cr.) and accompanying (1
cr.).
PREREQUISITE: BY AUDITION ONLY.
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MKP593 Special Topics MKP
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Supervised topics and other activities in specific areas of Keyboard Performance.
PREREQUISITE: PERMISSION OF THE DEAN
MUSIC EDUCATION & THERAPY
MED010 Music Therapy Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
The course provides a weekly forum for sharing information about issues, current
developments, and other matters related to music therapy as a field of study and
as a profession.
MED015 Music Education Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
The course provides a weekly forum for sharing information about issues, current
developments, and other matters related to music education as a field of study
and as a profession. The course is required for all undergraduate MED majors during
each semester, except during the semester of the internship.
MED149 Functional Techniques in Music Therapy I
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Students acquire functional guitar and piano skills while learning repertoire and
techniques for leading and accompanying music therapy experiences.
PREREQUISITE: MKP 104 OR MKP 241, MED 245
MED159 Introduction to Music Therapy
2 credits
Fall Semester
An overview of the field of music therapy, including history, theory and clinical
practice. Includes field observations.
PREREQUISITE: NONE - OPEN TO ALL MAJORS.
MED240 Woodwind Techniques
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Course provides group instruction in woodwind instruments with emphasis on basic
skills of performance as well as the appropriate teaching techniques, methods,
and materials necessary for public school pedagogy. Course may be repeated for
credit.
MED241 Brass Techniques
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Group instruction in brass instruments with emphasis upon basic skills of performance
as well as the appropriate teaching techniques, methods, and materials necessary
for public school pedagogy. Course may be repeated for credit.
MED242 Percussion Techniques
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Group instruction in percussion (snare drum, mallet-keyboard percussion, timpani,
drum set, and small accessory instruments) with emphasis upon basic skills of performance
as well as the appropriate teaching techniques, methods, and materials necessary
for public school pedagogy. Course may be repeated for credit.
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MED243 String Techniques
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
The study of stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass) in a heterogeneous
class with emphasis on general principles of string playing and teaching methods
for use in beginning and intermediate instruction in the schools. Course may
be repeated for credit.
MED244 Vocal Techniques
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Class instruction in fundamentals of singing, breath control, tone production,
and solo singing for music majors.
MED245 Functional Music Techniques
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Group instruction in the functional use of the guitar, autoharp, and recorder for
classroom or music therapy uses. Functional skills, teaching methods, and materials
are emphasized.
MED249 Functional Techniques in Music Therapy II
1 credit
Fall Semester
Students acquire functional piano skills while learning repertoire and techniques
for leading and accompanying music therapy experiences. Vocal skills are also emphasized.
PREREQUISITE: MKP 104 OR MKP 241, MED 149, MED 245
MED259 Music Therapy Pre-Practicum
2 credits
Spring Semester
Students will learn a treatment-planning model for clinical practice. Topics include:
assessment, goal setting, intervention design and data collection.
PREREQUISITE: MED 159
MED340 Marching Band Fundamentals
1 credit
Fall Semester
A study of all types of marching band activities and methods of presentation.
MED359 Music Therapy Practicum 1A
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Structured clinical experience in music therapy under supervision of a music therapist
in varying health-related settings. Focus of the 1A practicum is to observe and
assist the on-site music therapist and to engage in limited co-leading.
PREREQUISITE: MED 259; MUSIC THERAPY PRE-PRACTICUM: MUSIC THERAPY MAJORS ONLY
MED360 Music therapy Practicum 1B
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Structured clinical experience in music therapy under supervision of a music therapist
in varying health-related settings. Focus of the 1B practicum is to observe and
assist the on-site music therapist and to co-lead for half of all sessions.
PREREQUISITE: MED 259 MTY PRE-PRACTICUM: MED 359 MTY PRACTICUM 1A: MUSIC THERAPY
MAJORS ONLY
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MED361 Music Therapy Practicum 2A
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Structured clinical experience in music therapy under supervision of a music therapist
in varying health-related settings. Focus of the 2A practicum is to observe and
assist the on-site music therapist and to co-lead for 60% of all sessions.
PREREQUISITE: MED 259 MTY PRE-PRACTICUM: MED 359 MTY PRACTICUM 1A: MED 360 MTY
PRACTICUM 1B; MUSIC THERAPY MAJORS ONLY
MED362 Music Therapy Practicum 2B
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Structured clinical experience in music therapy under supervision of a music therapist
in varying health-related settings. Focus of the 2B practicum is to observe and
assist the on-site music therapist and to co-lead for 75% of all sessions.
PREREQUISITE: MED 259 MTY PRE-PRACTICUM: MED 359 MTY PRACTICUM 1A; MED 360 MTY
PRACTICUM 1B, MED 361 MTY PRACTICUM 2A; MUSIC THERAPY MAJORS ONLY
MED363 Music Therapy Practicum 3A
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Structured clinical experience in music therapy under supervision of a music therapist
in varying health-related settings. Focus of the 3A practicum is to observe and
assist the on-site music therapist and to co-lead all sessions following one initial
observation.
PREREQUISITE: MED 259; MED 359 MTY PRACTICUM 1A; MED 360 MTY PRACTICUM 1B, MED
361 MTY PRACTICUM 2A; MED 362 MTY PRACTICUM 2B; MUSIC THERAPHY MAJORS ONLY
MED364 Music Therapy Practicum 3B
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Structured clinical experience in music therapy under supervision of a music therapist
in varying health-related settings. Focus of the 3B practicum is to independently
design and lead all sessions.
PREREQUISITE: MED 259; MED 359; MED 360 MTY PRACTICUM 1B, MED 361 MTY PRACTICUM
2A; MED 362 MTY PRACTICUM 2B; MED 363 MTY PRACTICUM 3B; MTY MAJORS ONLY
MED430 Teaching Jazz/Popular Music in Secondary Schools
2 credits
Fall Semester
A survey of materials, methods, and techniques for instructing jazz and popular
music in secondary schools. Review of standard literature, program organization,
and in-class performance is emphasized. Designed specifically for music education
majors.
MED433 Seminar for Teaching Associates.
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Discussion of teaching, rehearsal techniques, and the organization and presentation
of music materials related to the internship experiences. Course is required of
all Music Education majors. To be taken in conjunction with Internship, MED 471.
MED450 Introduction to Research Methods in Music
3 credits
Fall Semester
This course is designed to help undergraduate students integrate research findings
into their clinical and/or educational practice, implement research techniques
into their work (e.g. through data collection or scholarly writing) and gain exposure
to research if needed for future graduate students.
PREREQUISITE: MED 562.
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MED471 Associate Teaching in Elementary School Music
6 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
A comprehensive program in observation and supervised teaching in elementary school
music. The student spends full time for one half a semester in an elementary school,
participating in all activities of the music teacher under the guidance of school
and university personnel.
PREREQUISITE: ADMISSION TO TEACHER CANDIDACY AND APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE ON FIELD
EXPERIENCES.
MED473 Associate Teaching in Secondary School Music
6 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
A comprehensive program in observation and supervised teaching in secondary school
music. The student spends full time for one half a semester in a secondary school,
participating in all activities of the music teacher under the guidance of school
and university personnel.
PREREQUISITE: ADMISSION TO TEACHER CANDIDACY AND APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE ON FIELD
EXPERIENCES.
MED475 Student Teaching in Music
12 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: ADMISSION TO TEACHER CANDIDACY AND APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE ON FIELD
EXPERIENCES
MED493 Special Projects
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Supervised readings and other activities in specific areas of Music Education.
PREREQUISITE: UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC STUDENTS ONLY. DEAN’S APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE
REQUIRED.
MED541 Musical Instrument Maintenance
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Mechanical development, care, and maintenance of musical instruments. Separate
sections for wind, percussion, string, and keyboard instruments.
MED542 Teaching Elementary General Music (K-5)
3 credits
Fall Semester
Curriculum, methods, and materials designed for elementary music, K-6. Observation,
planning, and teaching experience are emphasized.
PREREQUISITE: JUNIOR STANDING IN MED PROGRAM.
MED543 Teaching Elementary and Secondary Instrumental Music
3 credits
Spring Semester
A study of elementary and secondary instrumental music instruction including program
organization, teaching techniques, materials, and field experiences of music instruction
in schools.
PREREQUISITE: JUNIOR STANDING IN MED PROGRAM.
MED544 Teaching Secondary General Music (7-12)
3 credits
Spring Semester
Curriculum, methods, and materials designed for junior/senior high school general
music programs.
PREREQUISITE: JUNIOR STANDING IN MED PROGRAM.
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MED545 Music in Rehabilitation
3 credits
Spring Semester
Review of development and functioning for neurologically-based sensorimotor behavior.
Survey of disabilities and diseases that typically result in sensorimotor deficits
is deficits is included. Demonstration and practice of therapeutic techniques for
sensorimotor deficits are also covered.
MED546 Music Psychotherapy
3 credits
Spring Semester
Survey and practical application of music as therapy in the treatment of psychiatric
disorders and in promoting mental health.
MED548 Music for Special Learners
3 credits
Spring Semester
This course is designed for music educators who will be working in schools with
children and youth who have various disabilities. The purpose of MED 548 is to
acquaint students with the characteristics of children and youth with disabilities,
and introduce adaptive strategies in music education, K-12, for instructing children
and youth with disabilities.
MED549 Teaching Secondary Choral Music
3 credits
Fall Semester
Course covers curriculum, vocal/rehearsal techniques, and literature. Teaching
music in secondary schools through the medium of choral performance.
PREREQUISITE: JUNIOR STANDING IN MED PROGRAM.
MED555 Elementary Music Workshop
3 credits
First Summer Session
Course is designed for in-service elementary school classroom teachers and music
supervisors. Survey and experience with contemporary methodology and materials
in elementary school music education is emphasized.
MED556 Secondary General Music Workshop
3 credits
First Summer Session
Course is designed for teachers of general music classes in middle, junior high,
and senior high schools. Practical experience with methods and materials designed
for non-performance music classes, grades 7-12 is emphasized.
MED559 Internship in Music Therapy
3 credits
First & Second Summer Session
Course provides students with a six month opportunity as a music therapy intern
in an approved training facility.
PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF ALL OTHER COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS FOR MUSIC THERAPY
CERTIFICATION.
MED560 Internship in Music Therapy II
0 credit
PREREQUISITE: MED 559
MED562 Psychology of Music I
3 credits
First & Second Summer Session
Spring Semester
Psychological foundations of music with an emphasis on problems of perception,
experimental esthetics, functional music, and measurement and diagnosis of musical
ability and achievement. Related literature of experimental investigation is reviewed.
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MED575 Preschool Music Workshop
1- 3 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
Workshop is designed to prepare class members to initiate, administer, and teach
music programs for preschool children. Materials which address the teacher, the
child, and the parent are used. The daily schedule includes demonstration classes
with children, lectures, and active participation of and discussion with class
members. Emphasis is placed on working with a planning guide for teachers which
offers articles on the major areas of the curriculum and clear, succinct statements
focusing on the central issues of each lesson.
MED576 Music and Development
3 credits
Fall Semester
Review of development in cognitive, communication, and musical domains. Survey
of developmental disabilities most commonly found in child populations is included
as well as demonstration and practice of therapeutic techniques for cognitive and
communication deficits.
MED581 Teaching Classroom Guitar I
2 credits
First Summer Session
This class is designed for students and teachers, guitarist or non-guitarist, who
wishes to initiate, enhance, and teach guitar in a multi-level classroom setting.
The course includes demonstration classes with elementary and secondary students.
Topics include organization and teaching performance materials in a hands-on setting.
MED593 Special Topics MED
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Supervised topics and other activities in specific areas of Music Education.
PREREQUISITE: DEAN’S APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE REQUIRED
MUSIC MEDIA & INDUSTRY
MMICBA Contemporary Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1 hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits; 1/2 hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Basic grooves and bass line construction.
Analysis of different styles of rock, pop, rhythm & blues, and funk music. Introduction
to acoustic, six-string electric and fretless electric basses. Knowledge of beginning
functional harmony and sight-reading skills will also be addressed.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A
MMICBB Contemporary Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
One hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2 hour less for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical requirements: Basic grooves and bass line
construction. Analysis of different styles of rock, pop, rhythm & blues, and funk
music. Introduction to acoustic, six-string electric and fretless electric basses.
Knowledge of beginning functional harmony and sight- reading skills will also be
addressed.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MMICBC Contemporary Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
One hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2 hour less for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical requirements: Analysis of important bass platers
and styles, including Carol Kaye, James Jamerson, Larry Graham, Jack Bruce and
others. Studies in intermediate harmony and introduction to standard American
popular repertoire. Sight-reading, chart reading, and basic rhythm section arranging.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICBD Contemporary Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
One hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2 hour less for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical requirements: Analysis of important bass platers
and styles, including Carol Kaye, James Jamerson, Larry Graham, Jack Bruce and
others. Studies in intermediate harmony and introduction to standard American
popular repertoire. Sight-reading, chart reading, and basic rhythm section arranging.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS
MMICBE Contemporary Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
One hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2 hour less for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical requirements: Analysis of classic rhythm sections
recorded throughout the last 50 years, including concentration on important and
influential drummers in different styles of rock, pop, R&B, funk, latin, and
jazz idioms. Live performance skills and studio techniques. Studies in jazz
and modal harmony. Introduction to improvisation.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICBF Contemporary Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
One hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2 hour less for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical requirements: Analysis of classic rhythm sections
recorded throughout the last 50 years, including concentration on important and
influential drummers in different styles of rock, pop, R&B, funk, latin, and
jazz idioms. Live performance skills and studio techniques. Studies in jazz
and modal harmony. Introduction to improvisation.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICBG Contemporary Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
One hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2 hour less for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical requirements: Advanced jazz harmony and improvisation.
World music and odd meter studies, including non-traditional styles and grooves.
Advanced concepts of recording and performance, including starting and working
within the context of an original band project. Elements of professionalism in
the music business.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
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MMICBH Contemporary Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
One hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2 hour less for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical requirements: Advanced jazz harmony and improvisation.
World music and odd meter studies, including non-traditional styles and grooves.
Advanced concepts of recording and performance, including starting and working
within the context of an original band project. Elements of professionalism in
the music business.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICDA Contemporary Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Sticking techniques, basic hand/foot
patterns. Analysis of rock, pop, rhythm and blues, Latin and jazz styles. Basic
chart reading.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A
MMICDB Contemporary Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Sticking techniques, basic hand/foot
patterns. Analysis of rock, pop, rhythm and blues, Latin and jazz styles. Basic
chart reading.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICDC Contemporary Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced sticking techniques, advanced
hand/food patterns. Transcription/analysis of important drumset artists in major
styles. Advanced chart reading.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICDD Contemporary Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced sticking techniques, advanced
hand/food patterns. Transcription/analysis of important drumset artists in major
styles. Advanced chart reading.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICDE Contemporary Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Tools to enhance soloing and executing
grooves. Transcription/analysis of important drumset artists in major styles. Basic
studio performance techniques and relationship to singer/songwriter. Basic jazz
performance elements. Basic world music rhythms.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
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MMICDF Contemporary Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Tools to enhance soloing and executing
grooves. Transcription/analysis of important drumset artists in major styles. Basic
studio performance techniques and relationship to singer/songwriter. Basic jazz
performance elements. Basic world music rhythms.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICDG Contemporary Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Tools to enhance soloing and executing
grooves. Transcription/analysis of important drumset artists in major styles. Basic
studio performance techniques and relationship to singer/songwriter. Basic jazz
performance elements. Basic world music rhythms.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICDH Contemporary Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced soloing techniques, odd
groupings, displacement. Advanced studio performance techniques and relationship
to singer/songwriter. Advanced jazz performance elements, Advanced world rhythms.
Development of individual voice in music.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICGA Contemporary Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Beginning pop harmony. Beginning
accompanying. Rock/pop Improvisation. Analysis of rock, pop, rhythm and blues,
Latin and jazz styles. Basic chart reading. Basic acoustic and electric guitar
techniques.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A
MMICGB Contemporary Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Beginning pop harmony. Beginning
accompanying. Rock/pop Improvisation. Analysis of rock, pop, rhythm and blues,
Latin and jazz styles. Basic chart reading. Basic acoustic and electric guitar
techniques.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICGC Contemporary Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced harmony. Advanced accompanying.
Transcription/analysis of important guitar artists in major styles. Advanced chart
reading and capoing techniques. Beginning alternate tunings.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
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MMICGD Contemporary Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced harmony. Advanced accompanying.
Transcription/analysis of important guitar artists in major styles. Advanced chart
reading and capoing techniques. Beginning alternate tunings. Successful completion
of Level D to move to Level E.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICGE Contemporary Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced Rock/pop improvisation.
Beginning functional jazz harmony. Basic jazz performance elements. Transcription/analysis
of important guitar artists in major styles. Basic studio performance techniques
and relationship to singer/songwriter. Advanced acoustic guitar techniques. Guitar
equipment, maintenance.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICGF Contemporary Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced Rock/pop improvisation.
Beginning functional jazz harmony. Basic jazz performance elements. Transcription/analysis
of important guitar artists in major styles. Basic studio performance techniques
and relationship to singer/songwriter. Advanced acoustic guitar techniques. Guitar
equipment, maintenance.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICGG Contemporary Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced improvisational concepts.
Advanced jazz harmony. Advanced jazz performance elements. Advanced studio performance
techniques and relationship to the singer/songwriter. Advanced world music rhythms.
Development of individual voice in music. Advanced alternate tunings. Guitar equipment,
maintenance.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICGH Contemporary Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced improvisational concepts.
Advanced jazz harmony. Advanced jazz performance elements. Advanced studio performance
techniques and relationship to the singer/songwriter. Advanced world music rhythms.
Development of individual voice in music. Advanced alternate tunings. Guitar equipment,
maintenance.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
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MMICKA Contemporary Keyboard
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Beginning Gospel harmony (triads
in all inversions), basic add-nine pop harmony. Beginning accompanying. Analysis
of rock, pop, rhythm and blues, Latin, and jazz styles. Basic chart reading.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A
MMICKB Contemporary Keyboard
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Beginning Gospel harmony (triads
in all inversions), basic add-nine pop harmony. Beginning accompanying. Analysis
of rock, pop, rhythm and blues, Latin, and jazz styles. Basic chart reading.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICKC Contemporary Keyboard
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced Gospel harmony. Advanced
accompanying. Transcription/analysis of important keyboard artists in major styles.
Advanced chart reading.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICKD Contemporary Keyboard
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced Gospel harmony. Advanced
accompanying. Transcription/analysis of important keyboard artists in major styles.
Advanced chart reading.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICKE Contemporary Keyboard
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Beginning pop improv. Beginning
functional jazz harmony (thirds and sevenths). Basic jazz performance elements.
Transcription/analysis of important keyboard artists in major styles. Basic studio
performance techniques and relationship to singer/songwriter. Keyboard equipment,
maintenance, patch libraries and sound editors.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICKF Contemporary Keyboard
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Beginning pop improv. Beginning
functional jazz harmony (thirds and sevenths). Basic jazz performance elements.
Transcription/analysis of important keyboard artists in major styles. Basic studio
performance techniques and relationship to singer/songwriter. Keyboard equipment,
maintenance, patch libraries and sound editors.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
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MMICKG Contemporary Keyboard
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced improvisational concepts.
Advanced jazz harmony. advanced jazz performance elements. Advanced studio performance
techniques and relationship to singer/ songwriter. Advanced world music rhythms.
Development of individual voice in music. Keyboard equipment, maintenance, patch
libraries and sound editors.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICKH Contemporary Keyboard
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced improvisational concepts.
Advanced jazz harmony. advanced jazz performance elements. Advanced studio performance
techniques and relationship to singer/ songwriter. Advanced world music rhythms.
Development of individual voice in music. Keyboard equipment, maintenance, patch
libraries and sound editors.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICMA Contemporary Media
1- 2 credits
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A
MMICMB Contemporary Media
1- 2 credits
PREREQUISITE: SUCESFUL COMPLETIONOF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICMC Contemporary Media
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Fall & Spring Semester
Fall & Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICMD Contemporary Media
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICME Contemporary Media
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICMF Contemporary Media
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICMG Contemporary Media
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICMH Contemporary Media
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OR PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
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MMICVA Contemporary Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Warm-ups, Cool downs and introductory
exercises for breath management. Attack in phonation, registration, resonance,
articulation, coordination, microphone technique, key selection and vocal hygiene
and maintenance. Beginning chart writing. Repertoire of original and contemporary
songs in various styles as prescribed by the voice teacher.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A
MMICVB Contemporary Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Warm-ups, Cool downs and introductory
exercises for breath management. Attack in phonation, registration, resonance,
articulation, coordination, microphone technique, key selection and vocal hygiene
and maintenance. Beginning chart writing. Repertoire of original and contemporary
songs in various styles as prescribed by the voice teacher.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICVC Contemporary Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Basic knowledge of musical styles
and historical periods of contemporary music, effective communication of songs
in a variety of contemporary styles. Intermediate chart writing. Beginning improvisation
and ornamentation. Repertoire of original and contemporary songs in various styles
as prescribed by the voice teacher.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICVD Contemporary Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Basic knowledge of musical styles
and historical periods of contemporary music, effective communication of songs
in a variety of contemporary styles. Intermediate chart writing. Beginning improvisation
and ornamentation. Repertoire of original and contemporary songs in various styles
as prescribed by the voice teacher.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICVE Contemporary Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Demonstrate evidence of upper range
extension with fully supported sound and appropriate modification of resonators,
ability to self-prepare a song, advance knowledge of music styles and historical
periods of contemporary music, effective communication of original songs.
Advanced chart writing. Intermediate improvisation and ornamentation.
Repertoire of original and contemporary songs in various styles as prescribed by
the voice teacher.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
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MMICVF Contemporary Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Demonstrate evidence of upper range
extension with fully supported sound and appropriate modification of resonators,
ability to self-prepare a song, advance knowledge of music styles and historical
periods of contemporary music, effective communication of original songs. Advanced
chart writing. Intermediate improvisation and ornamentation. Repertoire of original
and contemporary songs in various styles as prescribed by the voice teacher.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICVG Contemporary Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Demonstrate perfect facility in
required contemporary styles, ability to evaluate performances critically and
coherently, facility with register changes in upper range, polished and artistic
performance with accuracy in pitch, rhythm, good posture, breath management, phonation,
resonance, and microphone technique. Advanced chart writing and studio vocal arranging
techniques. Advanced improvisation and ornamentation. Repertoire of original and
contemporary songs in various styles as prescribed by the voice teacher.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMICVH Contemporary Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits, 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Demonstrate perfect facility in
required contemporary styles, ability to evaluate performances critically and
coherently, facility with register changes in upper range, polished and artistic
performance with accuracy in pitch, rhythm, good posture breath management, phonation,
resonance, and microphone technique. Advanced chart writing and studio vocal arranging
techniques. Advanced improvisation and ornamentation. Repertoire of original
and contemporary songs in various styles as prescribed by the voice teacher.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVELS OF STUDY
MMI013 Music Engineering Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A weekly forum for all Music Engineering Technology and Audio Engineering majors,
both undergraduate and graduate. Presentations include faculty lectures, guest
lectures by industry professionals, as well as dissemination of information pertaining
to audio studios and laboratories.
MMI014 Music Industry Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A weekly forum for all Music Industry majors, both graduate and undergraduate,
for the purpose of updating current teaching material with the latest developments,
presentations of guest speakers from the industry, lectures, and reports from faculty
on current employment opportunities.
MMI015 Creative American Music Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
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MMI102 Record Company Practicum
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
The course focuses on practical techniques and procedures employed by record companies.
PREREQUISITE: INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL
MMI103 Introduction to Film Sound Recording
1 credit
Offered By Announcement Only
Introduction to the concepts and technologies involved with audio production for
visual media.
PREREQUISITE: NONE/SUMMER SCHOLAR PROGRAM ONLY.
MMI107 Contemporary Skills Ensemble I
1 credit
Fall Semester
A Contemporary Performance musical skills ensemble focusing on ear training, transcription,
notation, and interactive musicianship for songwriters.
MMI108 Contemporary Skills Ensemble II
1 credit
Spring Semester
A Contemporary Performance musical skills ensemble focusing on ear training, transcription,
notation, and interactive musicianship for songwriters.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 107
MMI139 Small Contemporary Ensemble
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A performing ensemble of student-generated contemporary musical repertoire.
PREREQUISITE: A PERFORMING ENSEMBLE OF STUDENT-GENERATED CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL REPERTOIRE.
MMI140 Audio Workshop I
1 credit
Offered By Announcement Only
Introduction to recording studio techniques. Demonstrations and projects study
microphone type and placement, console operation, digital multitrack recording,
and stereo mixdown.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 150. INSTRUCTOR’S PERMISSION REQUIRED.
MMI141 Audio Workshop II
1 credit
Offered By Announcement Only
Hands-on study of advanced recording techniques. Topics include signal processing,
automated mixdown, synchronization, and hard disk recording. Open to EAN Majors
only.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 140.
MMI150 Recording Studio Workshop
1 credit
Offered By Announcement Only
Introduction to the recording studio. Projects cover microphone technique, signal
flow, console architecture, multitrack recording, overdubs, and mixdown.
PREREQUISITE: OPEN TO MUE AND MEC MAJORS ONLY.
MMI151 Desktop Audio Production
1 credit
Spring Semester
Introduction to MIDI technology and computer based tools for music production.
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MMI160 Ensemble Recording Workshop I
1 credit
Fall Semester
Assisting recording and sound reinforcement engineers in the assigned performance
ensemble in both rehearsal and performance. Students also perform in a studio ensemble
where they act as both recording engineer and musician.
PREREQUISITE: OPEN TO MUE AND MEC MAJORS ONLY.
MMI161 Ensemble Recording Workshop II
1 credit
Spring Semester
Students are responsible for the audio needs of an assigned ensemble in both rehearsal
and performance. Lectures address audio equipment and practices. Students also
perform in a studio ensemble where they act as the recording engineer and musician.
Open to MUE majors only.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 160
MMI162 Ensemble Recording Workshop III
1 credit
Offered By Announcement Only
Computer-based editing of digital audio and digital signal processing. Projects
involve sampling, editing, and synchronization of digital media. In addition,
students work in the recording studio, engineering digital multitrack recordings
and mixdowns of advanced jazz and composition ensembles. Open to MUE and MEC Majors
only.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 161. OPEN TO MUE AND MEC MAJORS ONLY.
MMI163 Ensemble Recording Workshop IV
1 credit
Offered By Announcement Only
Hardware and software aspects of MIDI studio technology. Projects involve computer-based
sequencer control of synthesizers and signal processors. In addition, students
work in the recording studio, engineering digital multitrack recordings and mixdowns
of advanced jazz and composition ensembles. Open to MUE Majors only.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 162.
MMI170 Audio Design Workshop I
1 credit
Offered By Announcement Only
Fundamentals of audio system design and architecture including basic audio signal
analysis and theory, electronics fundamentals, equipment specifications, and studio
installation techniques. Students will design and troubleshoot audio projects including
audio adapters, direct-injection devices, and passive audio circuits. Open to MUE
Majors only.
MMI171 Audio Design Workshop II
1 credit
Fall Semester
Analog audio system design and architecture including dynamics processing, amplifier
and filter theory, balanced and single-ended systems, circuits, and advanced equipment
specifications. Students design and troubleshoot audio projects including microphone
pre-amps, equalizers, noise-gates, and power amplifiers. Open to MUE and MEC Majors
only.
PREREQUISITE: EEN 201. OPEN TO MUE AND MEC MAJORS ONLY.
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MMI172 Audio Design Workshop III
1 credit
Spring Semester
Digital audio system design and architecture including analog-digital conversion,
digital I/O hardware specifications, audio effects processors and digital audio
recorder alignment techniques. Students design and troubleshoot audio projects
including A/D converters, S/PDIF I/O, and DAT recorders. Open to MUE and EAN Majors
only.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 171.
MMI173 Multinational Recorded Music Industry
3 credits
Fall Semester
An introductory course presenting a structural overview of the music business and
entertainment industries and the Music Industry Program. Historical development
of music as a business and the development of the market place for both music and
musicians. Emphasis is placed on contemporary music business practices. Topics
include songwriting, publishing, musical instrument sales, artist management,
arts management, professional organizations, copyright law, record industry, unions
and guilds, and career development.
MMI178 Entertainment Industry Survey
3 credits
Spring Semester
An overview of the entertainment industry. Concentration on the legal, marketing
and financial aspects of different areas of the industry including film, television,
music, broadcasting, cable, publishing, video games, sports, performing arts, and
theme parks.
PREREQUISITE: OPEN ONLY TO MBEI AND MBEC MAJORS, AND MBEI MINORS
MMI201 Introduction to Music Recording
0- 3 credits
Fall Semester
An overview study of the theory and practice of music recording, with emphasis
on modern recording studio practices. Topics include physics of sound, psychoacoustics,
studio design, microphones, loudspeakers, consoles, signal processing, digital
audio, MIDI, and synchronization.
PREREQUISITE: OPEN TO MUE AND MEC MAJORS ONLY.
MMI207 African-American Song Workshop
1 credit
Fall Semester
A learning ensemble focusing on the various African American song traditions from
early plantations songs, shouts, hollers, and spirituals, to the development of
blues traditions, to gospel. Students will develop a portfolio of original works
in traditional African-American styles.
PREREQUISITE: BY AUDITION ONLY. CO-REQUISITE: MCY 211
MMI208 Anglo-American Song Workshop
1 credit
Spring Semester
A learning ensemble focusing on the various Anglo-American song traditions from
English and Irish folk ballads, to shape-note and Sacred Harp hymnody, to early
folk, country and bluegrass. Students will develop a portfolio of original works
in traditional Anglo-American styles.
PREREQUISITE: BY AUDITION ONLY. CO-REQUISITE- MCY 212
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MMI240 Music Technology Studies I
1 credit
Fall Semester
Basic digital audio principles. Basic audio and midi projects from set up to final
mixdown. Recording of live instruments, MIDI sequencing, software synthesizers,
basic editing, and audio looping. Basic microphone techniques.
MMI241 Music Technology Studies II
1 credit
Spring Semester
Configuring personal studios and DAWQ sessions, external controllers, managing
sessions and tracks, understanding timescales, virtual instruments and plug-ins,
editing MIDI and audio, understanding automation, use of sends, returns, and plug-ins.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 240
MMI273 Artist Development and the Live Entertainment Industry
3 credits
Spring Semester
Views of the live entertainment industry from the perspective of the performing
artist, artist manager, talent agent, attorney, and concert promoter. Consideration
is given to the interpersonal, business, and contractual relationships and their
impact on the performing artist’s career. Strategies for career development are
addressed and the ground rules of publicity, public relations, and promotion explored
and applied in practical situations through special individual and team projects.
PREREQUISITE: OPEN TO MBEI MAJORS, MBEI MINORS, AND MBEM MAJORS ONLY.
MMI274 Introduction to Music Copyright Law
3 credits
Spring Semester
A study of essential provisions of the 1976 Copyright Act and the Protection of
Intellectual Property, covering the principles and practices of modern music publishing
and international co-publishing. Students examine the complexities of copyright
right law as it relates to the music industry.
PREREQUISITE: OPEN ONLY TO MBEI AND MBEC MAJORS, AND MBEI MINORS
MMI301 Audio for Film and Video
3 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
Course provides fundamentals of audio control, recording, microphone use, transducer
theory, signal modification, audio aspects of videotape and film, location recording,
synchronization, and principles of digital audio.
PREREQUISITE: PERMISSION OF FILM DEPARTMENT.
MMI307 Modern American Pop Workshop I
1 credit
Fall Semester
A learning ensemble focusing on American Popular Music from the late-1950s to the
late-1970s. Students will develop a portfolio of original songs in modern American
styles.
PREREQUISITE: BY AUDITION ONLY. CO-REQUISITE: MCY 311
MMI308 Modern American Pop Workshop II
1 credit
Spring Semester
A learning ensemble focusing on American Popular Music from the 1980s to the present.
Students will develop a portfolio of original songs in modern American styles.
PREREQUISITE: BY AUDITION ONLY. CO-REQUISITE: MCY 312
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MMI310 Music Business Essentials
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
An introductory course presenting a structural overview of the music industry and
related entertainment business. Emphasis is placed on contemporary music business
practices. Topics include music publishing and licensing, musical products, the
live music industry, unions and guilds, the recording industry, marketing and promotion
of recorded music, music in the media, and music in the digital age.
PREREQUISITE: OPEN ONLY TO MUSIC STUDENTS
MMI320 Contemporary Lyric Writing
3 credits
Fall Semester
This course explores modern lyric writing techniques, song lyric theory, and song
form. Students will analyze a variety of lyrics by top modern songwriters, focusing
on their use of literary devices, imagery and metaphors. Students will compose
a number of original lyrics for the course.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 106, AND CAM MINORS ONLY
MMI361 Acoustics
3 credits
Fall Semester
A study of the theoretical principles of acoustics. Principle topics include basic
properties, acoustical phenomena, superposition, Fourier Theorem, symmetry, vibrating
strings and columns, and musical instruments; a study of architectural acoustics
such as growth and decay, absorption coefficients, normal modes, diffusion, isolation,
and mass law; design applications such as structural techniques and materials,
live end-dead end, room geometry, tuning, TDS and other measurement techniques.
PREREQUISITE: MTH 112 OR MTH 162, AND PHY 102 OR PHY 205
MMI377 Royalties in the Music Publishing Industry
1 credit
Spring Semester
A practical study of royalty payment formulas and procedures used in the music
publishing industry.
PREREQUISITE: MBEI MAJORS ONLY.
MMI378 Entertainment Industry Contract Basics.
3 credits
Fall Semester
Business relations between the record company, artist, producer and licensees,
both domestic and foreign. Analysis of actual contracts between parties, implications
of newer technology on the industry.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 178 AND MMI 274; MBEI AND MBEC MAJORS, AND MBEI MINORS ONLY
MMI401 Audio Electronics
0- 3 credits
Fall Semester
An introductory course in audio electronics theory and professional audio applications
such as recording studio equipment and audio effects design. Coursework includes
basic electronic components and theories, passive filtering, transformers, operational
amplifiers, vacuum tubes, non-linear elements including diodes and JFETs, graphic,
parametric and shelving equalizers, compressors, limiters, gates, microphone preamps,
analog effects including reverb, flanging, and chorusing. Students will design
custom audio circuits and use computer simulations to understand theory of operation.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 201. OPEN TO MUE AND MEC MAJORS ONLY.
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MMI436 Audio Postproduction
3 credits
Spring Semester
Basic audio for video and film postproduction, including the study of time code,
synchronization, electronic editing, video and film transports, dolby stereo, equipment
interfacing, and future developments.
MMI445 Senior Project/Portfolio
1 credit
Spring Semester
This course is the capstone of the Creative American Music Program. Students will
develop a portfolio of recordings of original songs. Students will also be required
a public performance of their original songs.
PREREQUISITE: PERMISSION FROM INSTRUCTOR AND CAM MINORS ONLY
MMI454 Entertainment Industry Practicum
1 credit
Practical experience in an entertainment industry organization.
Fall & Spring Semester
MMI455 Internship in Entertainment Industry
2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Practical experience in different areas of the entertainment industry under the
supervision of professional firms and the faculty advisor.
PREREQUISITE: MBEI AND MBEC MAJORS ONLY
MMI456 Internship in Entertainment Industries II
0 credit
Continuation of MMI 455.
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
PREREQUISITE: MMI 455.
MMI460 Recital Recording and Sound Reinforcement
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Practical experience in live concert recording, editing and mastering, and sound
reinforcement, under supervision of professional on-campus engineers.
PREREQUISITE: OPEN ONLY TO MUE AND MEC MAJORS ONLY.
MMI465 Internship in Music Engineering
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Practical experience in the music engineering industry such as work in a recording
studio, broadcast company, hardware or software manufacturer, under professional
supervision.
PREREQUISITE: OPEN ONLY TO MUE AND MEC MAJORS ONLY.
MMI493 Special Projects
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Supervised readings and other activities in specific areas of Music Media and Industry.
PREREQUISITE: UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC STUDENTS ONLY. DEAN’S APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE
REQUIRED.
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MMI501 Transducer Theory
3 credits
Spring Semester
Course covers the fundamentals of electromagnetism and audio transducer theory
including loudspeaker and microphone systems. Classical electro-acoustical analysis
of transducers including acoustic suspension, bass-reflex, transmission line, electrostatic
and horn loudspeakers, dynamic, ribbon and condenser pressure,
and pressure-gradient microphones.
Students use computer-aided design programs and Thiele-Small
parameterization to model loudspeakers and measure loudspeaker responses.
Open to MUE and EAN Majors only.
PREREQUISITE: EEN 201, PHY 102 OR PHY 205.
MMI502 Digital Audio I
0- 3 credits
Fall Semester
A study of the theory and practice of digital audio topics including discrete time
sampling, quantization, dithering, PCM, A/D and D/A conversion, digital filtering,
oversampling, modulation codes, time base, error correction codes, magnetic storage,
DAT, and optical storage.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 501.
MMI503 Digital Audio II
3 credits
Spring Semester
A study of the theory and practice of digital audio topics including fiber optics
and networks, compact disc, interconnection, psychoacoustics, low bit-rate perceptual
coding, MPEG, digital audio broadcasting, sigma-delta conversion, noise shaping,
digital video, and emerging technologies. Open to MUE and EAN Majors only.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 502.
MMI504 Audio Analysis and Synthesis
3 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
Theory, design, and development of computer audio synthesizers and analyzers. Students
implement software synthesizers including analog and physical modeling, wave-table,
wave-shaping, and FM designs. Classical and modern theories of timbre and time-frequency
analysis are included.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 503, OPEN TO MUE AND MEC MAJORS ONLY.
MMI505 Advanced Audio Signal Processing
3 credits
Spring Semester
Theory, design and development of audio signal processing techniques. Topics include
DSP architectures, systems design, algorithm development, and applications. DSP
development tools used to write, debug, and test programs including time-domain
based effects such as reverb, chorus, flanging, and digital delay as well as frequency-domain
projects such as FIR, IIR, and FFT filters and vocoders.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 504, OPEN TO MUE MAJORS ONLY.
MMI520 Audio Technology for Musicians
0- 3 credits
Fall Semester
Introduction and overview of audio technology with emphasis on music recording,
production equipment, and techniques. Topics include microphones, loudspeakers,
mixing consoles, interconnection, amplifiers, digital processing, time code, and
surround sound. Open to non-MUE majors.
PREREQUISITE: JUNIOR STANDING AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
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MMI530 Entrepreneurship for Musicians
3 credits
Spring Semester
Course explores a wide range of options for musicians who want to pursue music
business careers in their regional music markets. Students examine opportunities
in performance, recording, composition, education, and more. Emphasis is placed
on the packaging of musical skills in the marketplace and on the financial management
of a small proprietary music business. As a result, the student musician will be
prepared to make career decisions with foresight and planning.
PREREQUISITE: OPEN ONLY TO MUSIC STUDENTS
MMI537 Recorded Music Operations
3 credits
Spring Semester
A study of the activities involved in commercially exploiting recorded music. Includes
an analysis of activities involved in the production, manufacturing, distribution,
and marketing of a recorded music product; as well as related royalty accounting,
mechanical licensing and master-use licensing activities.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 274 AND MMI 378; OPEN TO MBEI AND MBEC MAJORS, AND MBEI MINORS
MMI540 Music Supervision
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
A study of the principles and practices of combining music with visual images.
The history, theory, tools, relationships and legalities of the field of Music
Supervision will be explored.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 178; MBEI AND MBEC MAJORS, AND MBEI MINORS ONLY
MMI541 Tour Management and Production
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Students will become familiar with the responsibilities of a tour planner. Individual
tour planning projects are assigned which will give the students insight into the
management and production of a tour.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 178; MBEI AND MBEC MAJORS, AND MBEI MINORS ONLY
MMI542 The Music Products Industry
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
The course is designed to give the students an overview of the music products industry.
Special attention is given to the trade associations and their role regionally,
nationally, and internationally. The importance of relationships as part of the
business foundation is discussed at length. Students present promotion/marketing
plans applicable to the products industry.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 178; MBEI AND MBEC MAJORS, AND MBEI MINORS ONLY
MMI543 Marketing and Promotion in the Entertainment Industry
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: MMI 178; MBEI AND MBEC MAJORS, AND MBEI MINORS ONLY
MMI573 International Music Publishing
2 credits
Spring Semester
An in-depth study of the international publishing industry with an emphasis on
catalog development and exploitation.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 178 AND MMI 274; MBEI AND MBEC MAJORS, AND MBEI MINORS ONLY
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MMI578 Royalties in the Recorded Music Industry
1 credit
Fall Semester
A practical study of royalty payment formulas and procedures used in the recorded
music industry.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 178 AND MMI 274; MBEI AND MBEC MAJORS, AND MBEI MINORS ONLY
MMI593 Special Topics MMI
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Supervised topics and other activities in specific areas of Music Media and Industry.
PREREQUISITE: DEAN’S APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE REQUIRED
MUSIC THEORY & COMPOSITION
MTC012 Composition Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A weekly forum for all Music Theory/Composition majors, both undergraduate and
graduate. Course involves guest lectures by visiting composers and performers,
presentations of faculty compositions, and group discussions of important compositional
and theoretical issues.
MTC015 Media Writing and Production forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
This course provides a weekly forum for sharing information about issues, current
developments, and other matters related to commercial music composition and production
as a field of study and as a profession. The course is required for all undergraduate
MWP majors during each semester.
MTC101 Composition I
2 credits
Fall Semester
Course covers elementary principles of composition; class performance of composition
projects is also included. Required of theory-composition majors.
MTC102 Composition II
2 credits
Continuation of MTC 101.
Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: MTC 101.
MTC107 Skills Ensemble I
1 credit
Fall Semester
Chamber-music ensemble (vocal or instrumental) for intensive work on aural skills
(transcription, sight-singing, etc.), analysis of literature in and through performance,
and improvisation, with focus on music of the Baroque and Classical periods.
PREREQUISITE: APPROPRIATE ACHIEVEMENT ON PLACEMENT EXAM.
MTC108 Skills Ensemble II
1 credit
Spring Semester
Chamber-music ensemble (vocal or instrumental) for intensive work on aural skills
(transcription, sight-singing, etc.), analysis of literature in and through performance,
and improvisation, with focus on music of the Baroque and Classical periods.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 107
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MTC109 Music Theory Skills I
3 credits
Fall Semester
A first course in music theory and musicianship for non-music majors; covers basic
literacy, fundamentals, tonal harmony, and elements of musical form in a wide variety
of traditional and contemporary styles and genres. Includes intensive training
in aural and singing skills.
PREREQUISITE: NONE; COURSE FOR NON-MUSIC MAJORS ONLY
MTC110 Music Theory Skills II
3 credits
Spring Semester
Course is designed for students deficient in the knowledge of the basic fundamentals
of music. Includes the study of notation, keys, scales, and chord construction.
Credits do not count toward music degree requirements.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 109, APPROPRIATE ACHIEVEMENT ON A PLACEMENT EXAMINATION, OR PERMISSION
OF THE INSTRUCTOR. COURSE FOR NON-MUSIC MAJORS ONLY.
MTC125 The Nature of Music
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
A study of sound, pitch, rhythm, meter, melody, scales, intervals, tempo, expression
terms, and highlights of music in history. Enrollment is limited to honors students
who are non-music majors.
PREREQUISITE: ADMISSION TO HONORS PROGRAM.
MTC140 Music Theory I
2 credits
Fall Semester
Study of tonal harmony, voice leading, and elements of musical form, covering diatonic
procedures and basic modulation, using the chorales of J.S. Bach, with other repertoire,
as models for composition.
PREREQUISITE: APPROPRIATE ACHIEVEMENT ON PLACEMENT EXAM.
MTC141 Music Theory II
2 credits
PREREQUISITE: MTC 140
MTC148 Electronic Music Ensemble
1 credit
MTC182 Composition Workshop
1 credit
MTC197 Studio Rhythm Section
1 credit
MTC199 The Other Music Ensemble
1 credit
An in-depth study and performance of 20th century music.
Spring Semester
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MTC201 Composition III
2 credits
Principles of composition with special emphasis on stylistic considerations.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 102.
Fall Semester
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MTC202 Composition IV
2 credits
Continuation of MTC 201.
Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: MTC 201.
MTC203 Pop Composition I
2 credits
Fall Semester
Introduces students to the concept of form in commercial music through a survey
of representative past and current works. Emphasis is placed on acoustic repertoire.
Assignments include lead sheet transcriptions and in introduction to the 3, 4,
and 5-piece rhythm section.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 212 OR MTC 241
MTC204 Pop Composition II
2 credits
Spring Semester
Continuation of MTC 203. Survey of lyrics from different pop genres. Compositional
assignments are for rhythm section and vocalist, and include the writing and setting
of lyrics.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 203
MTC207 Skills Ensemble III
1 credit
Fall Semester
Chamber-music ensemble for intensive work on aural skills (transcription, sight-singing,
sight-reading, etc.), analysis of literature excerpts in performance, and improvisation,
with focus on tonal music of the Classical period and the nineteenth century.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 108
MTC208 Skills Ensemble IV
1 credit
Spring Semester
Chamber-music ensemble for intensive work on aural skills (transcription, sight-singing,
sight-reading, etc.), analysis of literature excerpts in performance, and improvisation,
with focus on selected music of the twentieth century.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 207
MTC240 Music Theory III
2 credits
Fall Semester
Continuation of MTC 141; study of advanced tonal harmony, voice leading, and larger
musical forms, based primarily on music of the Classical period and the nineteenth
century.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 141
MTC241 Music Theory IV
2 credits
Spring Semester
Continuation of MTC 240; study of materials and techniques in composition of music
from the early and middle twentieth century, based on works by Debussy, Stravinsky,
Schoenberg, Bartok, and other models.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 240
MTC301 Composition V
2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Individual compositional projects with an emphasis on smaller formal structure.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 202.
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MTC302 Composition VI
2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Individual compositional projects including all media with an emphasis on extended
formal structures.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 301.
MTC303 Music for Media
3 credits
Fall Semester
Project-based lecture course designed to provide students the opportunity to compose
and realize a varied array of music projects for media applications including music
branding "logos" radio/television ID packages, and 30-second television ads. Particular
emphasis is placed on technical considerations, aesthetic issues and the psychology
of music as they relate to advertising on radio and television.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 204
MTC304 Multimedia Projects.
3 credits
Spring Semester
Project-based lecture course designed to provide students the opportunity to compose
and realize the music for a series of commercial multimedia including television
program themes/bumpers, sound design and FX, film trailers, and corporate/industrial
videos. Emphasis is placed on making appropriate stylistic and compositional choices,
as well as developing real-world deadline/time- management skills.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 303
MTC311 Analysis and Expert
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First Summer Session
Musical analysis and its relationship to listening and performance. An introduction
to musical aesthetics is also included.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 212 OR MTC 241
MTC312 Twentieth Century Techniques
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Analysis of twentieth century compositional resources. Topics include Impressionism,
expanded tonal resources, Neo-classicism, serialism, post-serialism, aleatoric
procedures, minimalism, and other recent trends.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 212 OR MTC 241
MTC313 18th Century Counterpoint
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Two-part keyboard counterpoint in the style of J. S. Bach, beginning with a modified
species approach and including composition of dance-suite movements and inventions.
Introduction to three-part writing is also included.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 211 OR MTC 240
MTC401 Composition VII
2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Individual compositional projects including all media with an emphasis on advanced
problems in composition.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 302.
MTC402 Composition VIII
2 credits
Advanced Composition. Continuation of MTC 401.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 401
Fall & Spring Semester
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MTC403 Advanced Music Editing.
3 credits
Fall Semester
Project-based practicum course designed to provide students the opportunity to
compose record and reproduce a wide variety of music projects that combine the
use of pre-existing as well as new musical elements. Particular emphasis is placed
on technical considerations, aesthetic issues, and the commercial viability of
the end product.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 304
MTC404 Live Performance Musical Direction
3 credits
Spring Semester
Project-based practicum course in collaboration with other Performance department,
designed to provide students the opportunity to prepare music for a live concert
and serve as Musical Director (MD) thereof. Particular emphasis is placed on musical
material (repertoire, arrangements, score/parts preparation), rehearsal techniques,
and real-time/live performance direction/conducting.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 403
MTC416 Orchestration
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & Second Summer Session
The uses and possibilities of orchestral instruments as well as scoring for various
instrumental groups, including the symphony orchestra.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 211 OR MTC 240
MTC452 Media Production Project Lab
2 credits
Spring Semester
Laboratory component to MTC 404. Course can only be taken concurrently with MTC
404.
MTC493 Special Projects
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Supervised reading, composition, and other activities in specific areas.
PREREQUISITE: UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC STUDENTS ONLY. DEAN’S APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE
REQUIRED.
MTC499 Senior Recital
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A public recital of original compositions required of all Music Composition majors.
MTC501 The Aesthetics of Music
3 credits
Spring Semester
Survey of thought and discourse about the nature, roles, values, experiences, and
meanings of music. Variety of perspectives, including those of the listener, performer,
and composer are addressed. Application to musical interpretation and criticism
is included.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 311 OR 312 OR GRADUATE STANDING.
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MTC505 Analysis and History of Electroacoustic and Acousmatic Music
2 credits
Fall Semester
Introduction to electroacoustic music and the digital electronic music studio.
Computer and MIDI based applications in performance and composition including sequencing,
music notation, and electronic orchestration are addressed. Theoretical and aesthetic
issues relating to music technology, study of important figures and works. Lectures,
reading, listening, and studio assignments leading to individual projects are also
included.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 312 OR PERMISSION
MTC506 Digital Editing and Sequencing
2 credits
Spring Semester
Computers as control devices for music synthesis. Topics include interfacing microcomputers
and synthesizers, programming of controllers, sequencers, patch librarians, sound
editors, and other applications. Computer assisted composition and performance
techniques, lectures, reading, listening, and studio assignments leading to individual
projects are also included.
MTC507 Studio Licensing
2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Software-based techniques of digital audio recording and editing, sound synthesis/design,
audio signal processing, and sound analysis. Lectures, reading, listening, and
studio assignments leading to individual projects in synthesis, composition, performance,
or programming are included.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 506
MTC511 Film Scoring I
2 credits
Fall Semester
Seminar in the aesthetics and psychology of mood music, sound-film synchronization,
timing techniques, and scoring procedures. Analysis and performance of student
projects is included.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 302
MTC512 Film Scoring II
2 credits
Spring Semester
Adaptation of previous semester’s techniques to television scripts and performed
music. Pre-recording, direct recording, and dubbing procedures are included as
well as preparation and performance of complete film cues. Each student is required
to conduct his/her project.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 511.
MTC513 16th Century Counterpoint
3 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
Two- and three-voice vocal counterpoint based on Palestrina’s style, beginning
with studies of strict species and including composition of two- and three-voice
texted motets.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 211 OR MTC 240
MTC515 Choral Arranging
3 credits
Spring Semester
Arranging for choir and vocal groups with and without instrumental accompaniment
in all styles.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 212 OR MTC 241
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MTC516 Advanced Orchestration
3 credits
Spring Semester
Scoring for the symphonic orchestra with an emphasis on recent techniques.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 416
MTC517 Analysis of Popular Music Since 1950
3 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
Course examines popular music in the second half of the Twentieth Century from
a music analytical perspective. Critical skills needed for this analysis are identified
and developed. Analytical techniques for understanding the determination and utilization
of musical elements and structures in contemporary popular music are applied. Various
contemporary genres and some precursors are examined and particular stylistic determinants
of their compositional and performance models are discussed.
PREREQUISITE: GRADUATE STANDING OR MTC 311 OR 312, OR PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.
MTC518 Advanced Counterpoint
3 credits
Spring Semester
Three-voice fugal writing in Bach’s style, followed by compositional projects in
a variety of twentieth-century contrapuntal styles.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 313
MTC521 Multimedia for Musicians
3 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
Presents an overview and introduction to the creation of multimedia projects for
presentation on the Web. Focus is placed on building websites, and the creation
of multimedia content for online delivery. Software tools for the manipulation
of digital media, including audio and video, are utilized in the realization of
course projects.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 212 AND MKP 220, OR MTC 241 AND MMI 240 AND 241, OR GRADUATE
STANDING.
MTC567 Electronic and Computer Music Seminar
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Advanced techniques and applications in electronic and computer music. Topics may
include electronic projects in composition, performance, research, programming,
or other as approved by instructor.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 505, 506, 507
MTC593 Special Topics MTC
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Supervised topics and other activities in specific areas of Music Theory-Composition.
PREREQUISITE: DEAN’S APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE REQUIRED
MUSICOLOGY
MCY007 B.A. in Music Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Forum for this major will provide programs on and discussion of the role of the
musical arts in society for people in a wide range of careers.
PREREQUISITE: NONE
MCY016 Musicology Forum
0 credit
Offered By Announcement Only
A weekly forum for all Musicology majors. This course involves guest lectures by
local and visiting scholars, presentations of student and faculty research, and
group discussions centered on principal ideas, methods, and approaches in the
field.
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MCY124 The Evolution of Jazz
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First Summer Session
A study of the origin, development, and styles of jazz music and its exponents.
MCY127 Evolution of Rock
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & Second Summer Session
Rock music from its sources to the present. Aural recognition of rock styles and
selected performing artists are included.
MCY131 Understanding Music
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
A general introduction to the musical elements and the history of music from antiquity
to the present. Primarily focuses on classical music, but also includes exposure
to pop, jazz, and music traditions.
PREREQUISITE: NONE
MCY140 Experiencing Music
2 credits
Fall Semester
A broad introduction to musical elements, genres, periods, styles, and composers
in the classical, jazz, popular, and world music traditions.
PREREQUISITE: MUSIC MAJORS ONLY.
MCY141 Musical Trends and Traditions
2 credits
Spring Semester
A study of genres, periods, styles, and composers in the classical, jazz, and popular
music traditions.
PREREQUISITE: MCY 140
MCY211 African-American Song Traditions
3 credits
Fall Semester
A study of the origins, development, and styles of African American song traditions
from early plantation songs, shouts, hollers, and spirituals, to the development
of blues traditions, to gospel. Areas to be explored include the development of
an African American cultural consciousness and the political and socio-economic
influences on the content and musical styles.
PREREQUISITE: NONE
MCY212 Anglo-American Song Traditions
3 credits
Spring Semester
A study of the origins, development, and styles of Anglo-American song traditions
from English and Irish folk ballads, to shape-note and Sacred Harp hymnody, to
early folk, country and bluegrass. Areas to be explored include the development
of an American cultural identity and the political and socio- economic influences
on the content and musical styles.
PREREQUISITE: NONE
MCY311 Modern American Pop Music I
3 credits
Fall Semester
A study of the development and styles of American Popular Music from the late-1950s
to the late-1970s. areas to be explored include influential songwriters and performers
and stylistic development in their political and socio-economic context.
PREREQUISITE: NONE
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MCY312 Modern American Pop Music II
3 credits
Spring Semester
A study of the development and styles of American Popular Music from the early-1980s
to the present. Areas to be explored include influential songwriters and performers
and stylistic development in their political and socio-economic context.
PREREQUISITE: NONE
MCY313 Music of Latin America
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
An introduction to the music of Latin America, with special emphasis on Mexico,
Brazil, Argentina, the Andes, and the Caribbean. Covers folk, popular, and classical
music traditions. Open to non-music majors.
PREREQUISITE: NONE
MCY324 Music in Hebrew Culture
3 credits
Spring Semester
A study of the folk, traditional, liturgical, and art music of the Jews. Particular
attention is given to music on Jewish subjects, music employing traditional Jewish
resources, and music by contemporary Jewish and Israeli composers.
MCY333 Introduction to Cuban Music
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
A survey of Cuban Music from the early European settlement to the present. Course
addresses African and Caribbean influences and the amalgamation into new national
styles, as well as current musical activity on the island and in expatriate communities.
MCY493 Special Projects
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Supervised readings and other activities in specific areas of Musicology.
PREREQUISITE: UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC STUDENTS ONLY. DEAN’S APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE
REQUIRED.
MCY520 History and Literature of the Wind Band
3 credits
Fall Semester
An historical survey of wind band literature, the evolution of the military band,
the wind band, and the wind orchestra.
MCY521 Symphonic Literature
3 credits
Spring Semester
A survey of orchestral music from the end of the seventeenth century to the present.
MCY522 Operatic Literature
3 credits
Spring Semester
The history and literature of opera from the end of the sixteenth century to the
present.
MCY524 Contemporary Music
3 credits
Music of the 20th century, with emphasis on developments since 1945.
MCY525 Art Song Literature
3 credits
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
A survey of the solo vocal literature from the 16th century to the present, with
particular emphasis on the 19th-century French and German repertoire.
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MCY526 Keyboard Literature I
3 credits
Fall Semester
A survey of keyboard literature from its beginning to approximately 1750 emphasizing
changes in styles of writing and expression, development of techniques suited to
the primary instruments in use (including the early organ, clavichord, harpsichord
and fortepiano), ornamentation both specified and improvised, forms, and ideas
for interpretation based on historical sources.
MCY527 Keyboard Literature II
3 credits
Spring Semester
A survey of solo keyboard literature from approximately 1750 to the present emphasizing
changes in styles of writing and expression, development of technique suited to
the primary instruments in use (including the clavichord, harpsichord, fortepiano
and modern piano), embellishment both specified and improvised, forms, and ideas
for interpretation based on historical sources (including facsimiles, printed scores,
written records and sound recordings, particularly those by the composers themselves).
MCY528 Music Bibliography
3 credits
Fall Semester
Course presents research materials, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, historical
collections, scholarly editions, complete works, books, articles, and lists dealing
with specialized areas of music history and literature.
PREREQUISITE: GRADUATE STANDING, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
MCY529 Music of the Baroque Period
3 credits
Spring Semester
Literature and history of music from the end of the sixteenth to the middle of
the eighteenth centuries.
PREREQUISITE: SIX CREDITS OF UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC HISTORY.
MCY530 Music of the Classical Period
3 credits
Fall Semester
The musical styles which developed between the mid-eighteenth century and the nineteenth
century.
MCY532 History of Chamber Music
3 credits
Fall Semester
Styles and forms in chamber music literature from the seventeenth century to the
present.
MCY533 Music of the Romantic Period
3 credits
The musical styles which developed during the nineteenth century.
Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: SENIOR STANDING OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
MCY535 Choral Literature I
2 credits
Fall Semester
Choral music of the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries. A combination of
lecture-discussion and class performance.
MCY536 Choral Literature II
2 credits
Fall Semester
Choral music of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. A combination of lecture-discussion
and class performance.
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MCY537 Music in the United States
3 credits
Spring Semester
A survey of music in the United States from colonial times to the present, with
emphasis on the social, economic, and political conditions which affected it.
Art music (sacred and secular), popular music in all idioms, the music industry
as it evolved in the U.S., and the influence of American music on the music of
other countries.
MCY538 Music, Gender, and Sexuality
3 credits
Spring Semester
An exploration of music from around the world from the perspective of women. We
will examine the roles women have played, and still play, as creators and performers
in art music and popular music traditions. Representations of women and gender
ideologies will also be discussed.
MCY541 Music of the Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Baroque Periods
3 credits
Fall Semester & First Summer Session
A comprehensive, in-depth study of the musical styles and genres of the Mediaeval,
Renaissance, and Baroque Eras., Important musical figures of these periods and
analytical studies of important pieces of music from these periods are addressed.
MCY542 Music of the Classical, Romantic, and Modern Periods
3 credits
Spring Semester & Second Summer Session
A comprehensive, in-depth study of the musical styles and genres of the Classical,
Romantic, and Modern Eras of important musical figures of these periods, and analytical
studies of important pieces of music from these periods.
MCY553 Miami’s Musical Heritage
3 credits
Spring Semester & First Summer Session
A study of the musical traditions and practices of the various cultures that are
part of Miami’s unique multi-ethnic society.
MCY554 Music Cultures of the World: Argentina and Brazil
3 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
A study of music culture of the region including the music of folk societies, popular
artists, and classical musicians. Open to non-majors.
PREREQUISITE: UPPERCLASS STANDING OR PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.
MCY562 Music of Argentina and Brazil.
3 credits
Spring Semester
An in-depth study of Argentine and Brazilian musical cultures covering folk, popular,
and classical traditions. Open to non-majors.
MCY564 Seminar in Latin American Music Collections
3 credits
Fall Semester
Examines Latin American music materials at the Cuban Heritage Collection and Special
Collections at the Richter Library. Focuses on interpreting original documents
and acquiring archival techniques.
PREREQUISITE: MINIMUM JUNIOR STANDING. READING KNOWLEDGE OF SPANISH.
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MCY583 History of the American Musical Theatre
3 credits
Fall Semester
An examination of the development of musical theatre from its European opera and
operetta background to an indigenous American art form. The areas to be explored
include the rise and fall of various genre of musical shows, integration of story,
song and dance, important producers, directors, lyricists, composers, and new fields
such as director-choreographer. The development of an American cultural consciousness
and political and socio-economic trends of various decades that greatly influenced
the content and form of musical shows is also examined.
MCY593 Special Topics MCY
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Supervised topics and other activities in specific areas of Musicology.
PREREQUISITE: DEAN’S APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE REQUIRED
STUDIO MUSIC & JAZZ
MSJJBA Jazz Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Basic techniques, sight-reading.
Major, minor, diminished, and whole tone scales. Chord structure and analysis.
Bass line construction, basis of walking lines. Voice leading for bass lines and
improvisation. Etudes and studies in all styles. Repertoire: Standards and Jazz.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MSJJBB Jazz Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2-3 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Basic techniques, sight-reading.
Major, minor, diminished, and whole tone scales. Chord structure and analysis.
Bass line construction, basis of walking lines. Voice leading for bass lines and
improvisation. Etudes and studies in all styles. Repertoire: Standards and Jazz.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MSJJBC Jazz Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Previous materials in addition
to solo bass techniques. Advanced arpeggios and scales. Pentatonic theory and applications.
Improvisational vocabulary (traditional).
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJBD Jazz Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Previous materials in addition
to solo bass techniques. Advanced arpeggios and scales. Pentatonic theory and applications.
Improvisational vocabulary (traditional).
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MSJJBE Jazz Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Previous materials in addition
to advanced harmonic applications. Expanding traditional improvisational vocabulary.
Creating original vocabulary.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJBF Jazz Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Previous materials in addition
to advanced harmonic applications. Expanding traditional improvisational vocabulary.
Creating original vocabulary.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJBG Jazz Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Previous materials in addition
to recital preparation.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJBH Jazz Bass
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Previous materials in addition
to recital preparation.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJDA Jazz Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Sticking technique, basic hand/foot
patterns. Analysis of styles, history of drum set. Rhythm section interaction.
Basic transcription, chart reading.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MSJJDB Jazz Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Sticking technique, basic hand/foot
patterns. Analysis of styles, history of drum set. Rhythm section interaction.
Basic transcription, chart reading.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MSJJDC Jazz Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced analysis or major drum
set artists. Advanced transcription. Soloing over form using motives, dynamics,
and subdivision, comping patterns.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MSJJDD Jazz Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced analysis or major drum
set artists. Advanced transcription. Soloing over form using motives, dynamics,
and subdivision, comping patterns.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJDE Jazz Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced jazz styles and comping,
odd note groupings, advanced chart reading, advanced hand/foot patterns.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJDF Jazz Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Advanced jazz styles and comping,
odd note groupings, advanced chart reading, advanced hand/foot patterns.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJDG Jazz Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Displacement, metric modulation,
preparation for recital, developing an individual voice.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJDH Jazz Drumset
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Displacement, metric modulation,
preparation for recital, developing an individual voice.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJGA Jazz Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Left and right hand development.
Basic fretboard theory including arpeggios, voice leading (2 string studies), blues
and bebop scales. Accompanying: 3-note voicing. Introduction
to transcription. Application of the concepts studied to basic
repertoire.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MSJJGB Jazz Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Left and right hand development.
Basic fretboard theory including arpeggios, voice leading (2 string studies), blues
and bebop scales. Accompanying: 3-note voicings. Introduction to transcription.
Application of the concepts studied to basic repertoire.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
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MSJJGC Jazz Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Further development of repertoire
and continuation of technical studies. Improvisation using arpeggios with tension
substitutions. Application of major and melodic minor modes. More advanced transcriptions
and refinement of time feel.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJGD Jazz Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Further development of repertoire
and continuation of technical studies. Improvisation using arpeggios with tension
substitutions. Application of major and melodic minor modes. More advanced transcriptions
and refinement of time feel.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJGE Jazz Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Works by Bach, Galbraith and others.
Building of standard/jazz repertoire including works by Arlen, Porter, Kern, Parker,
Ellington, etc. Improvisation and harmonic studies based on the foregoing. Ear
training as required. Use of Jamey Aebersold play-along series.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJGF Jazz Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Works by Bach, Galbraith and others.
Building of standard/jazz repertoire including works by Arlen, Porter, Kern, Parker,
Ellington, etc. Improvisation and harmonic studies based on the foregoing. Ear
training as required. Use of Jamey Aebersold play-along series.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJGG Jazz Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. More advanced repertoire (works by Corea, Hancock, etc.).
Continued expansion of harmonic concepts and exploration of chord voicings and
applications. Use of Aebersold series. Assistance with senior recital preparation.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJGH Jazz Guitar
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. More advanced repertoire (works by Corea, Hancock, etc.).
Continued expansion of harmonic concepts and exploration of chord voicings and
applications. Use of Aebersold series. Assistance with senior recital preparation.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MSJJPA Jazz Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technique: Major and melodic minor scales in all keys and
diminished and blues scales in all keys, in both hands in at least two octaves
with a swing (triplet) subdivision. Student should demonstrate the ability to solve
fingering problems when ascending and descending the keyboard diatonically. Introduction
to the ii-V7-I chord progression i n all keys as applied to tunes which have a
harmonic rhythm of one change per bar such as Cherokee (Noble) and I Love You (Porter.
Literature: Study of the twelve-bar blues progression, including tunes such as
"Now’s The Time" (Parker), Billie’s Bounce (Parker), Blue Monk (Monk). Memorization
of at least two tunes per lesson in their original key, at least 75% of which should
be tunes in the "American standard" format featuring composers such as Berlin,
Porter, Kahn, Gershwin, etc. All of the above to be performed with bass accompaniment.
Introduction to the use of Aebersold recordings.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MSJJPB Jazz Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technique: Major and melodic minor scales in all keys and
diminished and blues scales in all keys, in both hands in at least two octaves
with a swing (triplet) subdivision. Student should demonstrate the ability to solve
fingering problems when ascending and descending the keyboard diatonically. Introduction
to the ii-V7-I chord progression in all keys as applied to tunes which have a harmonic
rhythm of one change per bar such as Cherokee (Noble) and I Love You (Porter. Literature:
Study of the twelve-bar blues progression, including tunes such as "Now’s The Time"
(Parker), Billie’s Bounce (Parker), Blue Monk (Monk). Memorization of at least
two tunes per lesson in their original key, at least 75% of which should be tunes
in the "American standard" format featuring composers such as Berlin, Porter, Kahn,
Gershwin, etc. All of the above to be performed with bass accompaniment. Introduction
to the use of Aebersold recordings.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MSJJPC Jazz Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technique: Arpeggiation of major, minor, diminished and
augmented seventh chords, in both hands and in at least two octaves with a swing
(triplet) subdivision. Introduction to melodic harmonization through practice of
"Shearing Style" and "Drop Two" scale exercises. Introduction of the ii-V7-I
chord progression in all keys as applied to tunes which have a harmonic
rhythm of two changes per bar such as Confirmation (Parker) and in
Your Own Sweet Way (Brubeck). Literature: Study of the "I Got Rhythm"
chord progression. Memorization of at least two tunes per lesson in their
original key, at least 75% of which should be tunes in the "American standard"
format featuring composers such as Berlin, Porter, Kahn, Gershwin, etc.
All of above to be performed with bass accompaniment, or in solo piano
format. Study, performance and analysis of transcribed solos such as those
found in the Omnibook (Parker). Introduction to solo piano format through
study of transcribed pieces.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MSJJPD Jazz Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technique: Arpeggiation of major, minor, diminished and
augmented seventh chords, in both hands and in at least two octaves with a swing
(triplet) subdivision. Introduction to melodic harmonization through practice of
"Shearing Style" and "Drop Two" scale exercises. Introduction of the ii-V7-I
chord progression in all keys as applied to tunes which have a harmonic
rhythm of two changes per bar such as Confirmation (Parker) and in
Your Own Sweet Way (Brubeck). Literature: Study of the "I Got Rhythm"
chord progression. Memorization of at least two tunes per lesson in their
original key, at least 75% of which should be tunes in the "American standard"
format featuring composers such as Berlin, Porter, Kahn, Gershwin, etc.
All of above to be performed with bass accompaniment, or in solo piano
format. Study, performance and analysis of transcribed solos such as those
found in the Omnibook (Parker). Introduction to solo piano format through
study of transcribed pieces.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJPE Jazz Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technique: Selected exercises from the Dohnanyi or Pishna
exercise books. Augmented scales and modes of major in all keys, in both hands
and in at least two octaves with a swing (triplet) subdivision. Introduction to
modal harmony and sideslipping through study of plateau modal compositions (tunes
with long sections of the same modality.) Pentatonic scales in all keys. Literature:
Blues in the stride solo piano format. Analysis and transcription of artists who
played in this style such as Tatum, Johnson, Smith, and Peterson. Memorization
of at least two tunes per lesson in at least three key centers, at least 75% of
which should be tunes in the "American standard" format featuring composers such
as Berlin, Porter, Kahn, Gershwin, etc. All of the above to be performed both with
bass accompaniment and in solo piano format with sections in stride style. Introduction
to the Bill Evans piano style through performance of his transcribed piano pieces.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJPF Jazz Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technique: Selected exercises from the Dohnanyi or Pishna
exercise books. Augmented scales and modes of major in all keys, in both hands
and in at least two octaves with a swing (triplet) subdivision. Introduction to
modal harmony and sideslipping through study of plateau modal compositions (tunes
with long sections of the same modality.) Pentatonic scales in all keys. Literature:
Blues in the stride solo piano format. Analysis and transcription of artists who
played in this style such as Tatum, Johnson, Smith, and Peterson. Memorization
of at least two tunes per lesson in at least three key centers, at least 75% of
which should be tunes in the "American standard" format featuring composers such
as Berlin, Porter, Kahn, Gershwin, etc. All of the above to be performed both with
bass accompaniment and in solo piano format with sections in stride style. Introduction
to the Bill Evans piano style through performance of his transcribed piano pieces.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MSJJPG Jazz Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technique: Selected exercises from the Dohnanyi or Pishna
exercise books. Augmented scales and modes of major in all keys, in both hands
and in at least two octaves with a swing (triplet) subdivision. Introduction to
modal harmony and sideslipping through study of plateau modal compositions (tunes
with long sections of the same modality.) Pentatonic scales in all keys. Literature:
Blues in the stride solo piano format. Analysis and transcription of artists who
played in this style such as Tatum, Johnson, Smith, and Peterson. Memorization
of at least two tunes per lesson in at least three key centers, at least 75% of
which should be tunes in the "American standard" format featuring composers such
as Berlin, Porter, Kahn, Gershwin, etc. All of the above to be performed both with
bass accompaniment and in solo piano format with sections in stride style. Introduction
to the Bill Evans piano style through performance of his transcribed piano pieces.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJPH Jazz Piano
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technique: Selected exercises from the Dohnanyi or Pishna
exercise books. Augmented scales and modes of major in all keys, in both hands
and in at least two octaves with a swing (triplet) subdivision. Introduction to
modal harmony and sideslipping through study of plateau modal compositions (tunes
with long sections of the same modality.) Pentatonic scales in all keys. Literature:
Blues in the stride solo piano format. Analysis and transcription of artists who
played in this style such as Tatum, Johnson, Smith, and Peterson. Memorization
of at least two tunes per lesson in at least three key centers, at least 75% of
which should be tunes in the "American standard" format featuring composers such
as Berlin, Porter, Kahn, Gershwin, etc. All of the above to be performed both with
bass accompaniment and in solo piano format with sections in stride style. Introduction
to the Bill Evans piano style through performance of his transcribed piano pieces.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJSA Jazz Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Introduction to principals of saxophone
acoustics; introduction to tone production, intonation, tonal color, and blend;
basic technique, chords and scale studies; jazz phrasing; establishment of a "tune
list" (repertoire); study of improvised Solos through transcription; major scales
full range, thirds, diatonic seventh chords in level A and in level B, melodic
minor scales full range, thirds, diatonic seventh chords.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
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MSJJSB Jazz Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Introduction to principals of saxophone
acoustics; introduction to tone production, intonation, tonal color, and blend;
basic technique, chords and scale studies; jazz phrasing; establishment of a "tune
list" (repertoire); study of improvised Solos through transcription; major scales
full range, thirds, diatonic seventh chords in level A and in level B, melodic
minor scales full range, thirds, diatonic seventh chords.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MSJJSC Jazz Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continuation of earlier levels
as needed; diminished scales; pentatonic scales/patterns; extended range exercises;
application of melodic minor/pentatonic scales; chromatic scale extensions; tritone
substitutions.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJSD Jazz Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continuation of earlier levels
as needed; diminished scales; pentatonic scales/patterns; extended range exercises;
application of melodic minor/pentatonic scales; chromatic scale extensions; tritone
substitutions.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJSE Jazz Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continuation of tone and technique
as needed; augmented scale; rhythmic exercises from drum methods; continue extended
range studies; a cappella improvisation; studies in melodic/rhythmic development.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJSF Jazz Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continuation of tone and technique
as needed; augmented scale; rhythmic exercises from drum methods; continue extended
range studies; a cappella improvisation; studies in melodic/rhythmic development.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJJSG Jazz Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Recital Preparation. Building of repertoire; concentration
on selected influential composers: Ellington, Shorter, Hancock, Miller, Silver,
Jobim, Golson, Lieberman, etc. Review of teaching methods, materials. Advanced
technique studies: Bozza Etudes Caprices, Lacour 8 Difficult studies. Topics of
interest as decided by student in consultation w/teacher. Total 80 tunes (minimum)
by end of H level.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MSJJSH Jazz Saxophone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Recital Preparation. Building of repertoire; concentration
on selected influential composers: Ellington, Shorter, Hancock, Miller, Silver,
Jobim, Golson, Lieberman, etc. Review of teaching methods, materials. Advanced
technique studies: Bozza Etudes Caprices, Lacour 8 Difficult studies. Topics of
interest as decided by student in consultation w/teacher. Total 80 tunes (minimum)
by end of H level.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJTBA Jazz Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Daily routine/classical etudes.
Major, melodic minor, diminished scales, Dorian and Mixolydian modes, dominant
7th arpeggios, minor 7th arpeggios. All major and minor 3rds followed by respective
dominant 7ths.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MSJTBB Jazz Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Daily routine/classical etudes.
Major, melodic minor, diminished scales, Dorian and Mixolydian modes, dominant
7th arpeggios, minor 7th arpeggios. All major and minor 3rds followed by respective
dominant 7ths.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MSJTBC Jazz Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Previous material in addition to
blues and rhythm changes in 12 keys. Voice Leading (3rds and 7ths). Transcription
techniques/assigned transcriptions. Standard tunes (1 per week).
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJTBD Jazz Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Previous material in addition to
blues and rhythm changes in 12 keys. Voice Leading (3rds and 7ths). Transcription
techniques/assigned transcriptions. Standard tunes (1 per week).
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJTBE Jazz Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Previous material, in addition
to standard tunes (2 per week). 251 licks in major and minor. Diminished patterns.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MSJTBF Jazz Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Previous material, in addition
to standard tunes (2 per week). 251 licks in major and minor. Diminished patterns.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJTBG Jazz Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Previous material in addition to
augmented scales and patterns. Pentatonic scales and patterns. Recital preparation.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJTBH Jazz Trombone
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Previous material in addition to
augmented scales and patterns. Pentatonic scales and patterns. Recital preparation.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJTPA Jazz Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Concentration on basic trumpet
skills, utilizing the Arbans and Clarke technical studies book. Proper breathing
techniques. Major and diminished whole tone scales. Jazz tonguing. Standard jazz
repertoire.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MSJTPB Jazz Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Concentration on basic trumpet
skills, utilizing the Arbans and Clarke technical studies book. Proper breathing
techniques. Major and diminished whole tone scales. Jazz tonguing. Standard jazz
repertoire.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
MSJTPC Jazz Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continuation of basic skills in
addition to range studies utilizing the Wedge breath. Transcribing jazz trumpet
solos. A cappella blues in all keys.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJTPD Jazz Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continuation of basic skills in
addition to range studies utilizing the Wedge breath. Transcribing jazz trumpet
solos. A cappella blues in all keys.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MSJTPE Jazz Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continuation of range studies in
addition to advanced etudes such as Bitsch and Charlier. Advanced jazz repertoire.
Diminished and augments scales. Studio techniques.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJTPF Jazz Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Continuation of range studies in
addition to advanced etudes such as Bitsch and Charlier. Advanced jazz repertoire.
Diminished and augments scales. Studio techniques.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJTPG Jazz Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Study of advanced jazz repertoire.
Recital preparation.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJTPH Jazz Trumpet
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Study of advanced jazz repertoire.
Recital preparation.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJVOA Jazz Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirement: Warm-ups, Cool downs and introductory
exercises for breath management. Attack in phonation, registration, resonance,
articulation, coordination, microphone technique, key selection and vocal hygiene
and maintenance. Repertoire: 25 Songs: 6 swing, 6 traditional ballad, 5 bossa/samba,
2 blues/funk, contemporary ballad, 4 student choice.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MSJVOB Jazz Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirement: Warm-ups, Cool downs and introductory
exercises for breath management. Attack in phonation, registration, resonance,
articulation, coordination, microphone technique, key selection and vocal hygiene
and maintenance. Repertoire: 25 Songs: 6 swing, 6 traditional ballad, 5 bossa/samba,
2 blues/funk, contemporary ballad, 4 student choice.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
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MSJVOC Jazz Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Repertoire: 24 Songs: 16 selections from Swing, Ballad,
Jazz Waltz and Latin idioms. 4 Rock/Funk/R&B arrangements in coordination with
MSJ 301. Mini-Concert (4 song set) Note: Sophomore proficiency.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJVOD Jazz Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Repertoire: 24 Songs: 16 selections from Swing, Ballad,
Jazz Waltz and Latin idioms. 4 Rock/Funk/R&B arrangements in coordination with
MSJ 301. Mini-Concert (4 song set) Note: Sophomore proficiency.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJVOE Jazz Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Repertoire: 15 Songs, continuation of standard repertoire
at more advance and complex level, including bebop, original material, modal tunes
and selections of harmonic and melodic complexity with improvisation.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJVOF Jazz Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Repertoire: 15 Songs, continuation of standard repertoire
at more advance and complex level, including bebop, original material, modal tunes
and selections of harmonic and melodic complexity with improvisation.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJVOG Jazz Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Repertoire: 15 Songs, same styles as above, Recital preparation,
review of repertoire list and audition preparation.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJVOH Jazz Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Repertoire: 15 Songs, same styles as above, Recital preparation,
review of repertoire list and audition preparation.
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MSJ003 Jazz Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A weekly meeting of jazz students and faculty for performance, master classes,
clinics presented by students, faculty and guest artists.
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MSJ011 Saxophone Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Course provides a weekly forum for all saxophone principals. Student performances,
guest artists, master classes, and listening to selected recordings are part of
the curriculum.
PREREQUISITE: SAXOPHONE PRINCIPAL.
MSJ018 Jazz Vocal Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A weekly meeting of the jazz vocal students and faculty dedicated to student performances,
ensemble performances, and guest artist performances and workshops.
MSJ088 Jazz Piano Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Jazz Piano Forum is a weekly performance venue for jazz piano principals and majors
which may include guest clinicians and artists.
MSJ107 Skills Ensemble I
1 credit
Fall Semester
Chamber music performance of selected repertoire with a concentration in Bebop
and the music of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonius Monk, along with
secondary figures from the Be-Bop era 1945-1955. Additional repertoire from a list
of American standards will also be assigned. Class sessions will cover historical/stylistic
performance practice, aural skills,(transcription, analysis, sight-reading, etc.)
and Jazz arranging for small ensembles.
MSJ108 Skills Ensemble II
1 credit
Spring Semester
Chamber music performance of selected repertoire with a concentration in Jazz and
popular music in America in the 1950’s, including the repertoire of prominent popular
music composers such as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, and others.
Class sessions will cover historical/stylistic performance practice, aural skills
(transcription, analysis, sight-reading, etc.) and Jazz arranging for small ensembles.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 107
MSJ111 Jazz Vocal Techniques I
1 credit
Fall Semester
Analysis and application of singing styles and attendant skills, techniques and
repertoire required in performance and recording of jazz, popular music, and other
current idioms.
MSJ112 Jazz Vocal Techniques II
1 credit
Spring Semester
Vocational Coaching of swing and traditional ballad styles with emphasis on communication
of lyric content and phrasing.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 111
MSJ113 Analysis and Evolution of Jazz Styles I
3 credits
Spring Semester
An overview of the musical styles and genres of the late nineteenth and early twentieth
century leading to the development of Jazz music. Then an in-depth study of early
Jazz in America and its innovators, including Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton,
and Duke Ellington. Also, a survey of the major style periods of Modern Jazz from
1945 to the present, including prominent artists from each style period.
PREREQUISITE: NONE.
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MSJ124 Introduction to Jazz Improvisation
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Introduction to the harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic techniques of Jazz Improvisation.
MSJ125 Introduction to Jazz Vocal Improvisation.
3 credits
Spring Semester
Introduction to the harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic techniques of Jazz Improvisation.
MSJ134 E.C.M. Ensemble
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
This ensemble performs music typical of the contemporary European jazz styles such
as those characterized by the Edition of Contemporary Music (E.C.M.) Recording
Company.
MSJ138 Vocal Recording Ensemble
1 credit
Offered By Announcement Only
Weekly recording sessions and instruction in recording studio performance techniques
including skill training in sight reading, vocal production, and diction applied
to group and solo singing styles.
MSJ139 Small Jazz Vocal Ensemble
1 credit
MSJ140 Small Jazz Ensemble
1 credit
MSJ141 Small Jazz Ensemble I
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Fall & Spring Semester
Fall & Spring Semester
Group instruction in the various styles of contemporary jazz. Students will acquire
improvisational skills while learning repertoire and performance techniques, and
strengthen compositional and arranging skills by contributing original compositions
and arrangements to the ensemble’s repertoire.
MSJ142 Small Jazz Ensemble II
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
This ensemble focuses on sectional playing, blend, and musical interpretation.
Students will be required to perform in sections of four to eight trombones with
a rhythms section. The literature also requires the student to improvise. Students
are encouraged to write for the ensemble.
MSJ143 Small Jazz Ensemble III
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Group instruction in the various styles of contemporary jazz. Students will acquire
improvisational skills while learning repertoire and performance techniques, and
strengthen compositional and arranging skills by contributing original compositions
and arrangements to the ensemble’s repertoire.
MSJ144 Small Jazz Ensemble IV
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Group instruction in the various styles of contemporary jazz. Students will acquire
improvisational skills while learning repertoire and performance techniques, and
strengthen compositional and arranging skills by contributing original compositions
and arrangements to the ensemble’s repertoire.
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MSJ145 Small Jazz Ensemble V
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Group instruction in the various styles of contemporary jazz. Students will acquire
improvisational skills while learning repertoire and performance techniques, and
strengthen compositional and arranging skills by contributing original compositions
and arrangements to the ensemble’s repertoire.
MSJ146 Small Jazz Ensemble VI
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Freshmen level group that focuses on the music of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie,
and Thelonius Monk. Issues of modern jazz harmony and rhythm as well as cultivating
Bebop vocabulary for improvisation are discussed.
MSJ147 Small Jazz Ensemble VII
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Group instruction in the various styles of contemporary jazz. Students will acquire
improvisational skills while learning repertoire and performance techniques, and
strengthen compositional and arranging skills by contributing original compositions
and arrangements to the ensemble’s repertoire.
MSJ150 Studio Jazz Band
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
This ensemble performs music in the recent big band tradition, from leaders such
as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Bob Brookmeyer, and Thad Jones. The
group performs on campus with an emphasis on studio recording.
MSJ151 Concert Jazz Band
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
The Concert Jazz Band is the premiere big band at the Frost School of Music. Students
are required to perform at an advanced level, and work with a variety of guest
artists. Requirements include the ability to sight read difficult material, and
to improvise in various styles.
MSJ153 Jazz Band III
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Big Band designed for freshmen and sophomores to gain experience with classic Big
Band repertory.
MSJ155 Monk/Mingus Ensemble
1 credit
Fall Semester
This ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of the music of the influential
jazz composers Charles Mingus and Thelonius Monk.
MSJ156 Funk/Fusion Ensemble
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Small jazz ensemble focusing on contemporary electric jazz/rock/fusion/Latin styles.
Emphasis is placed on original compositions by the members of the ensemble. The
most common instrumentation is bass, drums, piano/synthesizer, guitar, and saxophone.
MSJ157 Horace Silver Ensemble
1 credit
Spring Semester
This ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of the music of Horace
Silver.
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MSJ158 Bebop Ensemble
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
This is the top instrumental small group and performs frequently both locally and
nationally. The ensemble performs exclusively original compositions provided by
the members of the group. The styles presented are varied and based on the interests
of the participants, but includes bebop, blues, and world music.
MSJ159 Rhythm and Blues Ensemble
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Mid-level ensemble for both instrumentalists and vocalists designed to familiarize
students with classic Rhythm and Blues material from the 50’s, 60s, and 70s, while
preparing for a series of concerts throughout the semester. Students are guided
through the process of putting a working band together and preparing it for performances
and recordings, including what is expected of and from instruments, vocalists,
producers, promoters, and other industry personnel.
MSJ160 Avant Garde Ensemble
1 credit
Fall Semester
This ensemble offers students the opportunity to develop the "free form" improvisation
in either the bebop based style of Ornette Coleman or the fusion oriented style
as typified by Bill Laswell.
MSJ161 Electric Bass Ensemble
1 credit
Offered By Announcement Only
Ensemble that develops a thorough foundation in basic techniques and bass line
creation. The fall semester concentrates on the acoustic bass and related styles.
The spring semester focuses on the electric bass.
MSJ162 Jazz Saxophone Ensemble
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
An intermediate level reading ensemble comprised of five saxophones and rhythm
section, designed to reinforce fundamental principles of playing in the typical
big band saxophone section. Skills addressed include sight-reading, blend, intonation,
phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, etc. Rhythm section players gain reading experience
and learn the basics of providing a foundation for big band type arrangements.
Repertoire includes both published and selected original charts from student arrangers.
MSJ164 Contemporary Rhythm Section Techniques I
1 credit
Fall Semester
Introduces students to various styles of rhythm section playing--from swing and
modern Jazz through Rock, Funk, R&B, and other commercial styles of music. Concepts
of sound, groove, balance and blend, repertory, and accompaniment are also discussed.
MSJ165 Contemporary Rhythm Section Techniques II
1 credit
Spring Semester
Fundamentals of rhythm section playing for guitarists, pianists, bassists, and
drummers. It covers a variety of contemporary styles within the rock, jazz, Latin,
and pop idioms. Students are grouped into ensembles which perform in class weekly.
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MSJ166 Small Jazz Ensemble Lab
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Performance Lab designed to work in conjunction with all of the 140 level ensembles.
Provides and environment in which students are required to perform on a regular
rotating schedule throughout the semester. These performances are critiqued by
the institution and other faculty, as well as students, in order to nurture a
critical but positive atmosphere.
MSJ167 Salsa Ensemble
1 credit
Spring Semester
An ensemble of instrumentalists and singers performing a wide variety of Salsa
and Latin jazz styles with emphasis on improvisation.
MSJ169 Jazz Guitar Ensemble I
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A small instrumental ensemble comprised of five electric guitars which perform
with bass and drums in a wide variety of contemporary jazz styles.
MSJ170 Jazz Guitar Ensemble II
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A small instrumental ensemble comprised of five electric guitars which perform
with bass and drums in a wide variety of contemporary jazz styles.
MSJ171 Jazz Guitar Ensemble III
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A small instrumental ensemble comprised of five electric guitars which perform
with bass and drums in a wide variety of contemporary jazz styles.
MSJ172 Jazz Guitar Ensemble (Workshop I)
1 credit
Fall Semester
A small instrumental reading ensemble, comprised of four to eight electric guitars,
which studies a variety of contemporary jazz styles.
MSJ173 Jazz Guitar Ensemble (Workshop II)
1 credit
Spring Semester
A small instrumental reading ensemble, comprised of four to eight electric guitars,
which studies a variety of contemporary jazz styles.
MSJ195 Jazz Vocal Ensemble I
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A choir of 12 to 16 voices, with rhythm section, which perform a wide variety of
jazz and pop styles.
MSJ196 Jazz Vocal Ensemble II
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A choir of 12 to 16 voices, with rhythm section, which perform a wide variety of
jazz and pop styles.
MSJ197 Jazz Vocal Ensemble III
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A choir of 12 to 16 voices, with rhythm section, which perform a wide variety of
jazz and pop styles.
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MSJ203 Jazz Piano Class I
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
This class covers the rudiments of jazz piano. Students will learn to play basic
II V I progressions in major and minor. These progressions will be utilized while
learning basic jazz standards.
MSJ204 Jazz Piano Class II
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A continuation of MSJ 203, alternate versions of the II V I progression are discussed.
Students will also learn to play the "blues" and "rhythm changes" progressions
with a walking bass line. Jazz standards will be played as solo melody with choral
accompaniment.
MSJ207 Skills Ensemble III
1 credit
Fall Semester
Chamber music performance of selected repertoire with a concentration in the music
of Miles Davis in the 1950’s. Additional repertoire from a list of American standards
will also be assigned. Class sessions will cover historical/stylistic performance
practice, aural skills (transcription, analysis, sight-reading, etc.) and Jazz
arranging for small ensembles.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 108
MSJ208 Skills Ensemble IV
1 credit
Spring Semester
Chamber music performance of selected repertoire from the Hard Bop period (1955-1962)
including Blue Note artists. Additional repertoire from a list of American standards
will also be assigned. Class sessions will cover historical/stylistic performance
practice, aural skills (transcription, analysis, sight-reading, etc.) and Jazz
arranging for small ensembles.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 207 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
MSJ209 Jazz Guitar Theory I
2 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
A study of modern jazz harmony as related to the electric guitar.
MSJ210 Jazz Guitar Theory II
2 credits
Continuation of MSJ 209.
Offered By Announcement Only
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 209.
MSJ211 Jazz Vocal Techniques III
1 credit
Fall Semester
Course provides performance experience in the Rock/Funk and Rock Ballad idioms
that require strong vocal projection and presentation.
MSJ212 Jazz Vocal Techniques IV
1 credit
Advanced techniques for the Jazz/Pop Vocalist in live performance.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 301 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR
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MSJ213 Analysis & Evolution of Jazz Styles II.
3 credits
Spring Semester
An overview of the musical styles and genres of the middle and late twentieth century
encompassing the evolution of Modern Jazz music including an in-depth study of
each period of Modern Jazz and its innovators. Also included is a survey of
the major style periods of Rock music from 1945 to the present with prominent
artists from each style period.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 113
MSJ220 Basic Drumset Styles and Techniques (Part 1)
3 credits
Fall Semester
This course explores the basic sticking, swing, backbeat drumset techniques, basic
world drumset styles, and chart reading.
MSJ227 Jazz Rhythm Section Techniques
1 credit
Offered By Announcement Only
A jazz ensemble for piano, bass, drums, and horns that offers advanced concepts
in small group interactive performance.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ MAJORS
MSJ240 Jazz Skills I
3 credits
Fall Semester
Jazz Skills I covers the fundamentals of Jazz theory and performance. The class
is keyboard based. Material includes the basics of melody, harmony and rhythm
in the tradition of the Jazz art form. Specific topics include chord construction,
chord voicings, progressions, voice leading, rhythmic interpretation and aural
recognition.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 141
MSJ241 Jazz Skills II
3 credits
Spring Semester
Jazz Skills II is a continuation of Jazz Skills I. Material includes a more in
depth study of chord/scale theory, polyrhythmic studies, expansion of keyboard
skills via increasingly longer or complicated progressions, aural recognition
and transcription.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 240
MSJ305 Jazz Piano Class III
1 credit
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 204
MSJ306 Jazz Piano Class IV
1 credit
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 305
MSJ307 Skills Ensemble V
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Fall & Spring Semester
Fall Semester
Chamber music performance of selected repertoire of the Post Bop era (1960’s) with
in-depth analysis of the music of John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock,
the 1960’s Miles David Quintet, and others. Additional repertoire from a list
of American standards will also be assigned... Class sessions will cover historical/stylistic
performance practice, aural skills (transcription, analysis, sight-reading, etc.)
and Jazz arranging for small ensembles.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 208
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MSJ308 Skills Ensemble VI
1 credit
Spring Semester
Chamber music performance of selected repertoire including Avant Garde, Free Jazz
and the fusion Movement. Additional repertoire from a list of American standards
will also be assigned. Class sessions will cover historical/stylistic performance
practice, aural skills (transcription, analysis, sightreading, etc.) ans Jazz arranging
for small ensembles.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 307
MSJ320 Basic Drumset Styles and Techniques (Part 2)
3 credits
Spring Semester
This course is a continuation of MSJ 220. It explores advanced sticking, swing,
backbeat drumset techniques, advanced world drumset styles, and chart reading.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 220.
MSJ340 Jazz Skills III
3 credits
Fall Semester
Jazz Skills III continues to build on skills acquired in the previous two semesters.
Material includes continued development of keyboard skills and aural recognition
through expansion of repertoire, modal and non-dominant/tonic harmonic schemes,
bass lines and counterpoint, harmonization of melodies, and re-harmonization of
basic progressions and transcription.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 241
MSJ341 Jazz Skills IV
3 credits
Spring Semester
Jazz Skills IV is the culmination of the four level Jazz Skills sequence. Students
are expected to understand and aurally recognize advanced harmonic, melodic, and
rhythmic material. New material may include Latin and other straight-eighth rhythms,
multi-voice counterpoint, advanced re-harmonization, and improvising at the keyboard.
Keyboard skills run concurrent with Jazz Arranging II techniques (MSJ 520).
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 340
MSJ342 Technology Skills III
2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Music Technology III is a continuation of MMI 240 Technology Skills I and MMI 241
Technology Skills II. Recording projects combining acoustic instruments with software
based instruments in a Digital Audio Workstation. Studio recording techniques
including microphone placement will be demonstrated in a lab environment. Projects
will be based on student compositions and/or arrangements. Post-production will
include mixing, mastering and CD manufacturing.
PREREQUISITE: MMI 241
MSJ371 Jazz Improvisation I
3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Fundamentals of jazz harmony with emphasis on simple chord progressions, altered
scales, and modes.
MSJ372 Jazz Vocal Improvisation I
3 credits
Spring Semester
Fundamentals of jazz harmony with emphasis on complex harmonic progressions and
tunes.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 371
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MSJ493 Special Projects
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Supervised readings and other activities in specific areas of Studio Music and
Jazz.
PREREQUISITE: UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC STUDENTS ONLY. DEAN’S APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE
REQUIRED.
MSJ499 Senior Recital
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A public recital of one hour or more. Course is required of all performance majors.
MSJ509 Jazz Composition I
2 credits
Fall Semester
Application of advanced composition techniques to various contemporary Jazz styles
making extensive use of analysis of established compositions. Emphasis is placed
on small group performance.
PREREQUISITE: MTC 211 OR MTC 240
MSJ510 Jazz Composition II
2 credits
Spring Semester
This course is a continuation of MSJ 500 with an emphasis on melody writing, reharmonization
techniques, pentatonic/blues composition, and an introduction to advanced harmonic
materials.
MSJ516 Jazz Vocal Arranging
2 credits
Spring Semester
Analysis and techniques of jazz vocal writing.
MSJ519 Advanced Modern Arranging I
3 credits
Advanced arranging and composition for the Jazz and studio ensemble.
MSJ520 Advanced Modern Arranging II
3 credits
Advanced arranging and composition for the Jazz and studio ensemble.
MSJ521 Advanced Modern Arranging III
3 credits
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Spring Semester
Course addresses scoring for large jazz ensemble, utilizing chord scale voicings
and line writing techniques. Emphasis is placed on orchestration styles such as
Duke Ellington, Gil Evans, and Thad Jones.
MSJ522 Introduction to Midi Sequencing and Digital Workstations
2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
An introduction to Midi Sequencing with hands-on experience working with a computer
sequencing workstation. Topics include sequencing, quantizing, editing, mixing,
and effects processing.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 519/520
MSJ544 Jazz Pedagogy and Administration
3 credits
Spring Semester
The philosophy, methods, and materials of instruction pertinent to the teaching
and management of a jazz and commercial curriculum at the high school and college
level. Includes preparation of model curricula and supervised instruction.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 565
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MSJ560 Advanced Jazz Improvisation Theory
3 credits
Fall Semester
Review of fundamentals and introduction of advanced topics in jazz harmony and
scale resources for improvisation.
PREREQUISITE: PLACEMENT AUDITION
MSJ565 Advanced Improvisation I
3 credits
Spring Semester
Use of stylistic nuance with emphasis on melodic development, complex harmonies,
time-feel, and phrasing. Open only to senior or graduate majors in Studio Music
and Jazz.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 372
MSJ566 Advanced Improvisation II
3 credits
Fall Semester
Refinement of improvisation concepts leading towards the establishment of a personal
style of playing. Open only to senior or graduate majors in Studio Music and Jazz.
PREREQUISITE: MSJ 565
MSJ589 Jazz Accompanying
2 credits
Offered By Announcement Only
A comprehensive study in accompaniment concepts for pianists/guitarists reflecting
contemporary and traditional jazz styles.
MSJ593 Special Topics MSJ
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Supervised topics and other activities in specific areas of Studio Music and Jazz.
PREREQUISITE: DEAN’S APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE REQUIRED
VOCAL PERFORMANCE
MVPVOA Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Demonstrate a beginning concept
of breath management, legato connection for moderate length phrases, clear articulation
and projection of vowels and consonants in English, emotional connection to and
communication of text, release of vibrato in sustained singing, and jury repertoire,
language, and performance requirements (See Guidelines for Voice Study).
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION FOR LEVEL A; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL A TO MOVE TO
LEVEL B.
MVPVOB Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Demonstrate a beginning concept
of breath management, legato connection for moderate length phrases, clear articulation
and projection of vowels and consonants in English, emotional connection to and
communication of text, release of vibrato in sustained singing, and jury repertoire,
language, and performance requirements (See Guidelines for Voice Study).
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY
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MVPVOC Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Demonstrate consistent breath support,
firmly established legato line, evidence of musical phrasing, consistent vibrato,
ability to execute technical exercises evenly throughout the range, and jury repertoire,
language, and performing (See Guidelines for Voice Study).
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MVPVOD Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Demonstrate consistent breath support,
firmly established legato line, evidence of musical phrasing, consistent vibrato,
ability to execute technical exercises evenly throughout the range, and jury repertoire,
language, and performing (See Guidelines for Voice Study).
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MVPVOE Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Demonstrate evidence of upper range
extension with fully supported sound and appropriate modification of resonators,
ability to self-prepare a song, knowledge of musical styles and historical periods
of music, effective communication of song literature, an established warm-up regiment
and technical exercises as prescribed by the voice teacher, and jury repertoire,
language, and performance requirements (See Guidelines for Voice Study).
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MVPVOF Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Demonstrate evidence of upper range
extension with fully supported sound and appropriate modification of resonators,
ability to self-prepare a song, knowledge of musical styles and historical periods
of music, effective communication of song literature, an established warm-up regiment
and technical exercises as prescribed by the voice teacher, and jury repertoire,
language, and performance requirements (See Guidelines for Voice Study).
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MVPVOG Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Demonstrate perfect facility in
required lyric languages, ability to evaluate performances critically and coherently,
facility with register changes in upper range, polished and artistic performing
with accuracy in pitch, rhythm, good posture, breath management, phonation, and
resonance in addition to jury repertoire, language, and performance requirements
(See Guidelines for Voice Study).
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
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MVPVOH Voice
1- 2 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
1-hour lesson for students enrolled for 2 credits. 1/2-hour lesson for students
enrolled for 1 credit. Technical Requirements: Demonstrate perfect facility in
required lyric languages, ability to evaluate performances critically and coherently,
facility with register changes in upper range, polished and artistic performing
with accuracy in pitch, rhythm, good posture, breath management, phonation, and
resonance in addition to jury repertoire, language, and performance requirements
(See Guidelines for Voice Study).
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS LEVEL OF STUDY.
MVP008 Voice Forum
0 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A weekly informal recital setting and performance class for voice principals and
majors with guest artists, master classes, and faculty presentations. Required
for all two, three, and four credit applied voice students.
MVP101 Voice Class for Voice Principals
1- 2 credits
Fall Semester
Class instruction for beginning voice principals. Fundamentals of singing, breath
control, and tone production are taught. Appropriate solo repertoire is assigned.
MVP144 Vocal Techniques for Non-Majors
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Class instruction in fundamentals of singing, breath control, tone production,
diction, and solo singing for non-music majors. Basic music reading skills are
taught.
MVP147 Men’s Chorale
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
This ensemble is open to the entire university community. Students will work on
all aspects of choral singing, including skills in basic musicianship. This ensemble
presents two or three concerts per semester.
MVP148 Women’s Chorale
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
This ensemble is open to the entire university community. Students will work on
all aspects of choral singing, including skills in basic musicianship. This ensemble
presents two or three concerts per semester.
MVP167 Music Theatre Workshop
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Participation in a fully-staged production or supervised class work and projects
which integrate the skills of the musical theatre singer/actor.
MVP180 Symphonic Choir
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Study and performance of choral literature appropriate for large choir, including
choral orchestral masterworks.
MVP181 Choral Conducting I
1 credit
Fall Semester
This course provides practical procedures and materials for beginning conducting
students. Students demonstrate basic conducting patterns, preparations, and releases
in all meters.
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MVP182 Choral Conducting II
1 credit
Spring Semester
This course provides practical procedures and materials for advanced conducting
students. Students demonstrate refined skills in conducting musical style s and
independence of gesture. A strong emphasis is placed on conducting o f mixed meters.
PREREQUISITE: MVP 181 OR MIP 317.
MVP184 Chamber Singers
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
An ensemble of eighteen to twenty undergraduate and graduate students, the ensemble
performs challenging chamber choir repertoire from the Renaissance through the
Twentieth Century.
MVP185 UM Chorale
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
This ensemble performs significant choral literature with an emphasis on music
of the Twentieth-Century and on choral/orchestral works including opera. Open to
all qualified undergraduate students, regardless of major.
MVP188 Opera Theater I
1 credit
Fall Semester
Typically taken in the first semester of freshman year by vocal performance majors.
Basic stage techniques will be studied and mastered. The learning process repertoire,
basic acting and performance techniques will be addressed. Methods of communication
of text and emotion will be studied and applied. Emphasis will be on solo repertoire
with possible participation in fall opera production.
MVP189 Opera Theater II
1 credit
Spring Semester
Typically taken in the second semester of the first year by vocal performance majors.
Further research, development and application of stage deportment, character development,
acting skills, communication of emotion and text. Repertoire will include solo
songs, arias and small ensembles and possible participation in spring opera production.
MVP196 Singing for the Stage I-A
1 credit
Spring Semester
The selection, learning process, and performance of Musical Theatre Songs with
emphasis on tone production and style.
MVP197 Singing for the Stage I-B
1 credit
Continuation of MVP 196.
Spring Semester
PREREQUISITE: MVP 196.
MVP205 Acting for Opera
2 credits
Fall Semester
This course is designed to combine acting techniques with singing, dealing specifically
with challenges presented to the singing actor and including musical styles and
periods, period fashion and props, movement, and stage techniques for recitative,
aria and ensemble performance.
MVP206 Acting for Opera - Intermediate
2 credits
Spring Semester
Course designed to continue to develop acting and character development skills
for operatic performance.
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MVP210 Score Reading for Stage Management Majors
1 credit
Fall Semester
Course designed to teach stage managers to read a piano/vocal score in order to
call light and sound cues. Students will study time signatures, rhythms, and tempo
indications as well as understand the basic forms of music.
PREREQUISITE: ENROLLMENT IN STAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
MVP250 English Diction for Singers
1 credit
Fall Semester
Class designed for voice majors and principals, focus on development of pronunciation
skills for teaching and singing in English. International Phonetic Alphabet is
presented as a learning tool.
MVP251 Italian Diction for Singers
1 credit
Spring Semester
Class designed for voice majors and principals, with a focus on the development
of pronunciation skills for teaching in Italian and Latin. International Phonetic
Alphabet is presented as a learning tool.
PREREQUISITE: MVP 250.
MVP252 German Diction for Singers
1 credit
Fall Semester
Class designed for voice majors and principals, with a focus on the development
of pronunciation skills for teaching and singing in German. International Phonetic
Alphabet is presented as a learning tool.
PREREQUISITE: MVP 250.
MVP253 French Diction for Singers
1 credit
Spring Semester
Class designed for voice majors and principals, with a focus on the development
of pronunciation skills for teaching and singing in French. International Phonetic
Alphabet is presented as a learning tool.
PREREQUISITE: MVP 250.
MVP281 Choral Conducting III
1 credit
Fall Semester
This course provides a synthesis of the skills demonstrated in Choral Conducting
I and II, while developing error detection skills in musical scores.
PREREQUISITE: MVP 182 OR MIP 418.
MVP282 Choral Conducting IV
1 credit
Spring Semester
This course focuses on quality choral literature for middle school and high school
ensembles.
PREREQUISITE: MVP 281 OR MIP 281.
MVP288 Opera Theater III
1 credit
Fall Semester
Taken by vocal performance majors in the first semester sophomore year, this course
is designed to combine acting techniques with singing, dealing specifically with
challenges unique to the singing actor and including musical styles and periods,
period fashion and props, movement, and stage technique for recitative, aria and
ensemble performances. Movement will be more specific to stage requirements, but
include dance steps and period movement.
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MVP289 Opera Theater IV
1 credit
Spring Semester
Typically taken in the 2nd semester, sophomore year by vocal performance majors.
Course designed to continue to develop acting and character development skills
and apply techniques learned in Opera Theater I. II, and III.
MVP294 Singing for Actors
1 credit
Fall Semester
The preparation of song literature and audition material for actors (can be repeated
for credit).
MVP296 Singing for the Stage II-A
1 credit
Spring Semester
Instruction in auditioning methods and materials for American musical theatre.
PREREQUISITE: THA 197.
MVP297 Singing for the Stage II-B
1 credit
Fall Semester
Instruction in preparing vocal material for musical scenes drawn from American
musical theatre.
PREREQUISITE: THA 296.
MVP388 Opera Theater V
1 credit
Fall Semester
Typically taken in the first semester, junior year vocal performance majors. Course
designed to continue to develop acting and character development skills and apply
techniques learned in Opera Theater I, II, III and IV.
MVP389 Opera Theater VI
1 credit
Fall Semester
Typically taken in the 2nd semester, junior year by vocal performance majors. Course
designed to continue to develop acting and character development skills and apply
techniques learned in Opera Theater I-V.
MVP399 Junior Recital
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A public recital of one half-hour or more. Course required of all Vocal Performance
majors.
MVP415 Auditioning I
2 credits
Fall Semester
Students prepare three to five audition pieces, photos, and resumes. Income tax,
unions, opportunity, and methods of searching for and obtaining work is included.
Course culminates in a seven to ten day trip to New York attending auditions.
PREREQUISITE: SENIOR STANDING IN BACHELOR OF MUSIC, MUSICAL THEATRE DEGREE.
MVP416 Auditioning II
2 credits
Continuation of MVP 415.
PREREQUISITE: MVP 415.
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MVP420 Musical Theatre Studio
3 credits
Spring Semester
Participation in a full production to be directed, choreographed, acted and designed
by faculty or students.
PREREQUISITE: SENIOR MUSICAL THEATRE MAJORS ONLY
MVP431 Musical Theatre Styles I
3 credits
Fall Semester
Course topics include creating a character through song and dialogue, making transition
from songs into and out of scenes, and becoming comfortable and familiar with the
style and performance unique to musical theatre.
MVP432 Musical Theatre Styles II
3 credits
Spring Semester
Continuation of MVP 431.
PREREQUISITE: THA 431
MVP488 Opera Theater VII
1 credit
Fall Semester
Typically taken by Vocal Performance majors in the first semester, senior year.
Course designed to continue to develop acting and character development skills
and apply techniques learned in Opera Theater 1-VI.
MVP489 Opera Theater VIII
1 credit
Spring Semester
Typically taken by Vocal Performance majors in the 2nd semester, senior year. course
designed to continue to develop acting and character development skills and apply
techniques learned in Opera Theater I-VIII.
MVP493 Special Projects
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester & First & Second Summer Session
Supervised readings and other activities in specific areas of Vocal Performance.
PREREQUISITE: UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC STUDENTS ONLY. DEAN’S APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE
REQUIRED.
MVP499 Senior Recital
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
A public recital of one hour or more. Course is required of all performance majors.
MVP508 Choral Score Study
2 credits
Fall Semester
In depth study of selected choral or choral/orchestral works related to literature
being performed by university ensembles during the academic year.
MVP538 Vocal Pedagogy
2- 3 credits
Fall Semester
Course covers methods and concepts in the teaching of singing. Emphasis is placed
on psychological, physiological, and acoustical principles involved in voice production
with practical application, observing and teaching individual and class voice in
a supervised environment.
PREREQUISITE: SENIOR STANDING IN MUSIC
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MVP552 Vocal Performance Preparation
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Musical preparation of a wide range of assigned vocal literature from all periods
for performance in forums, juries, and recitals. Special emphasis is on musical
values, styles, translations of texts, diction, pronunciation of Italian, German,
French, and English, and memorization.
MVP580 Opera Production
1 credit
Fall & Spring Semester
Opera production for main stage production, scenes, and other productions. Open
only to students that are cast in productions, as determined by audition and faculty
decision. Typically taken by vocal performance majors.
MVP588 Voice Performance in Salzburg, Austria
2- 4 credits
First & Second Summer Session
Course is conducted at Salzburg College, Austria. Students receive comprehensive
and intensive vocal training from University of Miami faculty as well as distinguished
guest artists. A class in vocal repertoire is also included.
MVP593 Special Topics MVP
1- 3 credits
Fall & Spring Semester
Supervised topics and other activities in specific areas of Vocal Performance.
PREREQUISITE: DEAN’S APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE REQUIRED