Curriculum Change for Bachelor of Music Degree—Wind & Percussion Track
1) Summary of Changes:
A specific course for wind and percussion literature (1 credit) is proposed to fulfill the generic
Bachelor of Music literature requirement (3 credits). A proposal for this new course, MUSC444
Wind and Percussion Literature, is being submitted separately at this time. The total credits
required for the degree track is reduced from 124 to 122.
2) Rationale:
This course fulfills accreditation requirements for the B.M. degree in performance.
VII. Competencies, Standards, Guidelines, and Recommendations for Specific Baccalaureate
Degrees in Music
A. Bachelor of Music in Performance
3. Essential Competencies, Experiences, and Opportunities
a) Comprehensive capabilities in the major performing medium including
the ability to work independently to prepare performances at the highest
possible level; knowledge of applicable solo and ensemble literature..."
- p.87, National Association of Schools of Music, 2003-2004 Handbook
In response to the most recent accreditation review, the School of Music instituted a generic, threecredit music literature requirement. The Piano Division and Voice/Opera Division both have threecredit courses that fulfill this requirement: MUSC 492 Keyboard Music I and MUSC 443 Solo
Vocal Literature. A three-credit course is necessary to cover the extensive repertoire in piano or
voice. Any instructor in the Piano Division can teach undergraduate piano literature. The same is
true in the Voice/Opera Division. Almost all piano and voice instructors are full-time faculty
members. By contrast, the literature for individual instruments, such as bassoon, horn, and
percussion, is too small to merit three credits. The Wind & Percussion Division is comprised of a
variety of instruments, each with a unique repertoire. The individual instructors in bassoon, horn,
percussion, etc. are best qualified to teach the music written for their instruments. Most wind and
percussion instructors are part-time adjuncts. Therefore, a single lecture course encompassing all
wind and percussion literature is neither appropriate nor feasible.
The proposed course provides a means by which the principal studio teacher can cover the
appropriate amount of commonly performed repertoire for each instrument. Because the written
projects are included as a part of the student's weekly individual studio lesson, no additional
resources are needed. See number 5) below for further course details.
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3) Proposed requirements for the B.M. Degree in Performance — Wind & Percussion
See change at bottom of MAJOR ACADEMIC AREA.
MAJOR PERFORMANCE AREA
Term Course
MUSP 1191
Lessons
MUSP 120
Lessons
MUSP 217
Lessons
MUSP 2182
Lessons
MUSP 315
Lessons
MUSP 316
Lessons
MUSP 419
Lessons
MUSP 4203
Lessons
Ensembles4
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
(34 crs.)
Grade Crs
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
MAJOR ACADEMIC AREA
(36 credits) — change (was 38 credits)
Grade Crs
Term Course
MUSC 102
Class Piano I
2
MUSC 103
Class Piano II
2
MUSC 150
Theory I
3
MUSC 151
Theory II
3
MUSC 250
Adv Theory I
4
MUSC 251
Adv Theory II
4
MUSC 230
Music History I
3
MUSC 330
Music History II
3
MUSC 331
Music History III
3
MUSC 450
Musical Form
3
MUSC 490
Conducting I
2
MUSC 400
Pedagogy
3
MUSC 444
W & P Literature
1 — change (was 3 credits)
MUSIC ELECTIVES
Choose from MUSC/MUSP/MUED/MUET
(6 credits)
.
.
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MUSP 119, 218 and 419 are courses that a student may be required to repeat upon recommendation of a faculty jury examination.
Students must demonstrate, in lessons and the jury, readiness for Junior Standing.
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Senior Recital.
4
Large and small ensembles taken every semester. Small ensembles according to instrument.
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4) Current requirements for the B.M. Degree in Performance — Wind & Percussion
MAJOR PERFORMANCE AREA
Term Course
MUSP 1195
Lessons
MUSP 120
Lessons
MUSP 217
Lessons
MUSP 2186
Lessons
MUSP 315
Lessons
MUSP 316
Lessons
MUSP 419
Lessons
MUSP 4207
Lessons
Ensembles8
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 229A,D or E Large Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
MUSC 129B,C or M Small Ensemble
(34 crs.)
Grade Crs
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
MAJOR ACADEMIC AREA
(38 credits) — change
Term Course
Grade Crs
MUSC 102
Class Piano I
2
MUSC 103
Class Piano II
2
MUSC 150
Theory I
3
MUSC 151
Theory II
3
MUSC 250
Adv Theory I
4
MUSC 251
Adv Theory II
4
MUSC 230
Music History I
3
MUSC 330
Music History II
3
MUSC 331
Music History III
3
MUSC 450
Musical Form
3
MUSC 490
Conducting I
2
MUSC 400
Pedagogy
3
MUSC 4xx
Literature
3 — change
MUSIC ELECTIVES
Choose from MUSC/MUSP/MUED/MUET
(6 credits)
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MUSP 119, 218 and 419 are courses that a student may be required to repeat upon recommendation of a faculty jury examination.
Students must demonstrate, in lessons and the jury, readiness for Junior Standing.
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Senior Recital.
8
Large and small ensembles taken every semester. Small ensembles according to instrument.
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5) Proposed course (submitted separately to VPAC), MUSC 444 Wind and Percussion Literature
Number/Title: MUSC 444 Wind and Percussion Literature
Credits: 1
Corequisite: MUSP 419 or MUSP 420 Music Performance (recital)
Course Description: Recital program notes and written projects in instrumental literature.
The course consists of two major projects as outlined below. Both projects will be completed and
submitted to the applied studio teacher during the semester in which the student is registered for
MUSP 420. The studio teacher will supervise the project and submit the grade.
I. Program Notes
The student will write program notes for each composition presented on the senior degree recital (a
group of short pieces may be treated in one program note).
These program notes must be approved by the studio teacher and presented to the Division Chair at
least four weeks before the date of the senior recital. Each set of program notes should be a
minimum of 800 words, and be presented in double-spaced format. They should demonstrate an
awareness of the historical context of the works, the importance of the works to the genre, and
research from a rich variety of sources.
II. Written Project(s)
This assignment will be determined by the studio teacher as appropriate for that instrument with the
following criteria:
(a) The project should demonstrate the student's knowledge of the standard solo, chamber, and
orchestral repertoire for that instrument.
(b) The project should demonstrate the student's knowledge of the major written works, periodicals
and pedagogical treatises for their instrument.
(c) The project should demonstrate the student's ability to construct balanced and well-conceived
concert programs.
Possible projects may include such topics as the construction of a series of recital programs,
annotated lists of standard repertoire, or recording reviews. Due to the wide variety of
characteristics of the repertoire of the instruments represented in the Wind/Percussion Division, the
details of each project will vary from studio to studio.
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