UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for New Course
Please attach proposed Syllabus in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number: MUS 522
2. Units:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
Arts and Letters
4. Academic Unit:
1
School of Music
5. Student Learning Outcomes of the new course. (Resources & Examples for Developing Course Learning
Outcomes)
Upon successful completion of MUS 522, students will:
 develop an extensive working knowledge of all eras of their major instrument’s repertoire,
including historical background for the development of their major instrument and
corresponding repertoire
 survey, examine and evaluate their major instrument’s literature in various styles and
periods, placing it into a larger historical musicological perspective
 demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of important bibliographical resources
specific to their major instrument’s repertoire through various projects and presentations
6. Justification for new course, including how the course contributes to degree program outcomes,
or other university requirements / student learning outcomes. (Resources, Examples & Tools for Developing
Effective Program Student Learning Outcomes).
A repertoire course in each student’s primary instrument is an essential part of any music
performance curriculum. Major Instrument Repertoire is a requirement in the School of Music
undergraduate degrees, and the lack of a specific class in the MM Instrumental Performance
sub-plan was a major oversight in this degree program. Due to a smaller number of students
in the Instrumental Performance sub-plan of the MM, we used Independent Studies and
Contemporary Development courses to cover this oversight in the past. However, we can coconvene this course with our undergraduate side, which will ensure the sustainability of the
program and benefit both our undergraduate and graduate students’ learning experience.
Co-convening these courses and the number changes more accurately reflects the current
function of these courses. Most undergraduate students are taking this course at the end of
their degrees (juniors and seniors – 400-level work) and graduate students would likely take
this in the first year of their Master's degree (500-level work). Undergraduate students are
utilizing the skills in this course in a timely manner (near the end of their degree) as they
prepare for capstone experiences (recitals and student teaching). Master's candidates would
be using these skills well ahead of advanced performance training in preparation of their
capstone projects (graduate recitals).
7. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?
Fall 2013
See effective dates calendar.
8. Long course title: MAJOR INSTRUMENT LITERATURE
(max 100 characters including spaces)
9. Short course title: MAJOR INSTRUMENT LITERATURE
(max. 30 characters including spaces)
10. Catalog course description (max. 60 words, excluding requisites):
Extensive study of the literature available for a major instrument. Co convenes with MUS 422.
Letter grade only. Course fee required.
11. Will this course be part of any plan (major, minor or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)?
Yes
No
If yes, include the appropriate plan proposal.
12. Does this course duplicate content of existing courses?
Yes
No
If yes, list the courses with duplicate material. If the duplication is greater than 20%, explain why
NAU should establish this course.
13. Will this course impact any other academic unit’s enrollment or plan(s)?
If yes, include a letter of response from each impacted academic unit.
14. Grading option:
Letter grade
Yes
Pass/Fail
No
Both
15. Co-convened with:
MUS 422
14a. UGC approval date*:
(For example: ESE 450 and ESE 550) See co-convening policy.
*Must be approved by UGC before UCC submission, and both course syllabi must be presented.
16. Cross-listed with:
(For example: ES 450 and DIS 450) See cross listing policy.
Please submit a single cross-listed syllabus that will be used for all cross-listed courses.
17. May course be repeated for additional units?
16a. If yes, maximum units allowed?
3
16b. If yes, may course be repeated for additional units in the same term?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Admission to the School of Music
as a music major or graduate
18. Prerequisites:
student.
If prerequisites, include the rationale for the prerequisites.
This course will be offered to all graduate students in the School of Music. If we make it a 500level course, we can also make it available to highly qualified senior music undergraduate
students. This may result in a higher enrollment for the course, as well as enhance the
education of our most talented undergraduate performance majors.
19. Co requisites:
If co requisites, include the rationale for the co requisites.
20. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
No
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
All School of Music
Instrumental Performance
21. Names of the current faculty qualified to teach this course: Faculty
Answer 22-23 for UCC/ECCC only:
22. Is this course being proposed for Liberal Studies designation?
If yes, include a Liberal Studies proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
No
23. Is this course being proposed for Diversity designation?
If yes, include a Diversity proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
No
Scott Galland
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
02/07/2013
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/ Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC/ECCC Approval
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
MUS 422/522
Major Instrument Literature
Spring 2014
Credit Hours: 1
Instructor:
Dr. John Masserini john.masserini@nau.edu
Course Prerequisites:
Music major/minor status, or instructor consent.
Course Description
This course is intended for music performance majors and is part of the course sequencing for the
Bachelor of Music/Master of Music degree. Unlike other literature classes, this course will focus on
both literature of the clarinet as well as pedagogical materials and techniques specific to the clarinet
not covered in MUS 422/522 (offered in alternate years).
In this course you will survey, examine, and evaluate clarinet literature of various styles and periods;
become familiar with the clarinet methods, etudes, and technique literature; and gain knowledge of
important bibliographical resources pertaining to clarinet literature and pedagogy.
Student Learning Outcomes MUS 422
Upon successful completion of MUS 422, students will:
 develop a working knowledge of all eras of the clarinet repertoire
 survey, examine and evaluate clarinet literature of various styles and periods
 demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of important bibliographical resources specific to
the clarinet repertoire through various projects and presentations
 identify repertoire specific to pedagogical approaches and/or goals for clarinet performing
Student Learning Outcomes MUS 522
Upon successful completion of MUS 522, students will:
 develop an extensive working knowledge of all eras of their major instrument’s repertoire,
including historical background for the development of their major instrument and
corresponding repertoire
 survey, examine and evaluate their major instrument’s literature in various styles and periods,
placing it into a larger historical musicological perspective
 demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of important bibliographical resources specific to
their major instrument’s repertoire through various projects and presentations complete a
major project/paper focusing on a significant historical development in the history of their major
instrument and identify/analyze repertoire that shows a major shift in the development of the
repertoire
Course Structure and Expectations
422
Since this class meets only once a week, it is vital that you attend and participate in class. Prepare
for class ahead of time, read any required materials, contribute to the conversations, and come with
questions to spark discussions in class. If you don’t prepare and formulate thoughts and opinions
before class, we cannot have a successful course. When reading is assigned it would be good for
you to come up with two or three “discussion points” to spark dialogue.
There will be various assignments throughout the semester that will require you to use the library,
online research resources, and other scholarly resources. The details of these assignments are
outlined in the project addendums to this syllabus. You will be given ample time to complete the
assignments and they must be turned in by the due date. I will not accept late assignments barring,
of course, medical emergencies or extenuating circumstances.
In addition to the written assignments, there will also be listening assignments and exams. You can
access to recordings through the Bb LEARN shell, NAXOS, and DRAM, and my personal library.
522
In addition to the above expectations (422), graduate students enrolled in this co-convened course
will also be required to periodically meet with their major professor outside of class for guidance and
discussion of graduate-specific projects. These projects and assignments can include (but are not
limited to):
 An extensive paper reflecting research on a specific genre/era/or style of repertoire
 Expanded lists and research for instrument-specific repertoire not covered in the
undergraduate course such as chamber music, orchestral repertoire, and music by composers
of other western or non-western repertoire outside of the traditional canon
Text book, required reading, and other required materials
422/522
The Clarinet Sonata in Outline. Heim, Norman M. Van Cott Information Services, Inc. Las Vegas,
NV. 2005
The Clarinet Concerto in Outline. Heim, Norman M. Van Cott Information Services, Inc. Las Vegas,
NV. 2007
Select reading materials from the following sources:
422/522
The Clarinet. Hoeprich, Eric. Yale University Press. New Haven and London. 2008.
The Cambridge Companion to the Clarinet.
Cambridge, United Kingdom. 1995.
Class Schedule
Lawson, Colin.
Cambridge University Press.
Friday, January 17th – All students registered for 422/522 will meet
Topic
Introduction to the course
Resources: Where you find literature, materials, recordings, and scholarship sources for your
instrument
Friday, January 24th – Clarinetists registered for 422/522 only
Topic
Clarinet History and Early Works to 1791
Friday, January 31st – Clarinetists registered for 422/522 only
Topic
Select Clarinet Concertos and Sonatas from Early Romantic to 1900
Research Assignment #1 Due
Friday, February 7th – Clarinetists registered for 422/522 only
Select Clarinet Concertos and Sonatas from Early Romantic to 1900
Friday, February 14th – Clarinetists registered for 422/522 only
Topic
Select 20th and 21st Century Concertos, Sonatas, and Unaccompanied Works
Repertoire Assignment #1 Due
Friday, February 21st – Clarinetists registered for 422/522 only
Topic
Select 20th and 21st Century Concertos, Sonatas, and Unaccompanied Works
Repertoire Assignment #2 Due
Friday, February 28th – Clarinetists registered for 422/522 only
Topic
Select 20th and 21st Century Concertos, Sonatas, and Unaccompanied Works
Friday, March 7th – Clarinetists registered for 422/522 only
Topic
Orchestral Excerpts: Most common for auditions and resources to access/acquire them
Project and Presentation I: Masterworks (presented in studio class)
Friday, March 14th – Clarinetists registered for 422/522 only
Topic
Chamber Music for Clarinet and Winds
Project and Presentation I: Masterworks (presented in studio class)
Friday, March 21st – Clarinetists registered for 422/522 only
Spring Break – No Class
Friday, March 28th – Clarinetists registered for 422/522 only
Topic
Methods, Etudes, Literature, and Other Resources for Young Players
Repertoire Assignment #3 Due
Friday, April 4th – Clarinetists registered for 422/522 only
Topic
Chamber Music for Clarinet and Strings
Listening Quiz
Listening Log is Due
Friday, April 11th – Clarinetists registered for 422/522 only
Topic
Project and Presentation II: “Newly” Discovered Works
Friday, April 18th – Clarinetists registered for 422/522 only
Topic
Project and Presentation II: “Newly” Discovered Works
Friday, April 25rd – All students registered for 422/522 will meet
Topic
Project and Presentation III: Top 5 repertoire works for your instrument that every musician
must know
Presented with all Major Instrumental Literature Students – Time and Date TBA
Friday, May 2nd – All students registered for 422/522 will meet
Topic
Project and Presentation III: Top 5 repertoire works for your instrument that every musician
must know
Presented with all Major Instrumental Literature Students – Time and Date TBA
Policies
1. Attendance will be taken in each class. It will be very difficult for you to get the necessary
information and materials for success in this course if you do not come to class and arrive to class on
time. It will be noted if you arrive late – three late arrivals will be equivalent to one absence. Every
three unexcused absences will lower your final grade one letter. If there is a valid reason for missing
class, it is your responsibility to contact the current professor teaching the class (no later than one
day after the class has occurred) for an excused absence.
2. Assignments must be completed and turned in by the designated dates. If you forget or do not turn
in an assignment, there will be no make-up offered (extenuating circumstances, of course, will be
considered). If there is an emergency, it is your responsibility to come and discuss alternative
arrangements.
3. Office hours are offered on an “appointment basis” for students who would like some extra help or
need something explained again in a different way. You may make an appointment with any of the
instructors for this class via email.
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
Professors of record will evaluate students’ success in MUS 422/522 through:
 observation of student’s project demonstrations
 students’ noted participation in class discussions based on reading materials
 students’ synthesis of reading materials in assignments and project demonstrations and
papers
 grading of research assignments and effective use of scholarly resources (written and online)
Your semester grade will be based on the following components:
Research Assignment
15%
Listening Quizzes and Listening Log
20%
Repertoire Assignments
15%
Project and Presentation I, II,& III
50%
Grading Scale:
100 – 90=A 89 – 80=B
79 – 70=C
69 – 60=D
59 – 50=F
Please see the addendums to this syllabus for specifics on the assignments and
presentations for class.
UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENTS
SAFE ENVIRONMENT POLICY
NAU’s Safe Working and Learning Environment Policy seeks to prohibit discrimination and promote
the safety of all individuals within the university. The goal of this policy is to prevent the occurrence of
discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation,
disability, or veteran status and to prevent sexual harassment, sexual assault or retaliation by anyone
at this university.
You may obtain a copy of this policy from the college dean’s office or from the NAU’s Affirmative
Action website http://home.nau.edu/diversity/. If you have concerns about this policy, it is important
that you contact the departmental chair, dean’s office, the Office of Student Life (928-523-5181), or
NAU’s Office of Affirmative Action (928-523-3312).
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you have a documented disability, you can arrange for accommodations by contacting Disability
Resources (DR) at 523-8773 (voice)or 523-6906 (TTY), dr@nau.edu (e-mail)or 928-523-8747
(fax).Students needing academic accommodations are required to register with DR and provide
required disability related documentation. Although you may request an accommodation at any time,
in order for DR to best meet your individual needs, you are urged to register and submit necessary
documentation (www.nau.edu/dr) 8 weeks prior to the time you wish to receive accommodations. DR
is strongly committed to the needs of student with disabilities and the promotion of Universal Design.
Concerns or questions related to the accessibility of programs and facilities at NAU may be brought to
the attention of DR or the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (523-3312).
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD
Any study involving observation of or interaction with human subjects that originates at NAU—
including a course project, report, or research paper—must be reviewed and approved by the
Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the protection of human subjects in research and researchrelated activities.
The IRB meets monthly. Proposals must be submitted for review at least fifteen working days before
the monthly meeting. You should consult with your course instructor early in the course to ascertain if
your project needs to be reviewed by the IRB and/or to secure information or appropriate forms and
procedures for the IRB review. Your instructor and department chair or college dean must sign the
application for approval by the IRB. The IRB categorizes projects into three levels depending on the
nature of the project: exempt from further review, expedited review, or full board review. If the IRB
certifies that a project is exempt from further review, you need not resubmit the project for continuing
IRB review as long as there are no modifications in the exempted procedures.
A copy of the IRB Policy and Procedures Manual is available in each department’s administrative
office and each college dean’s office or on their website:
http://www.research.nau.edu/compliance/irb/index.aspx. If you have questions, contact the IRB
Coordinator in the Office of the Vice President for Research at 928-523-8288 or 523-4340.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The university takes an extremely serious view of violations of academic integrity. As members of the
academic community, NAU’s administration, faculty, staff and students are dedicated to promoting an
atmosphere of honesty and are committed to maintaining the academic integrity essential to the
education process. Inherent in this commitment is the belief that academic dishonesty in all forms
violates the basic principles of integrity and impedes learning. Students are therefore responsible for
conducting themselves in an academically honest manner.
Individual students and faculty members are responsible for identifying instances of academic
dishonesty. Faculty members then recommend penalties to the department chair or college dean in
keeping with the severity of the violation. The complete policy on academic integrity is in Appendix G
of NAU’s Student Handbook http://www4.nau.edu/stulife/handbookdishonesty.htm.
ACADEMIC CONTACT HOUR POLICY
The Arizona Board of Regents Academic Contact Hour Policy (ABOR Handbook, 2-206, Academic
Credit) states: “an hour of work is the equivalent of 50 minutes of class time…at least 15 contact
hours of recitation, lecture, discussion, testing or evaluation, seminar, or colloquium as well as a
minimum of 30 hours of student homework is required for each unit of credit.”
The reasonable interpretation of this policy is that for every credit hour, a student should expect, on
average, to do a minimum of two additional hours of work per week; e.g., preparation, homework,
studying.
SENSITIVE COURSE MATERIALS
If an instructor believes it is appropriate, the syllabus should communicate to students that some
course content may be considered sensitive by some students.
“University education aims to expand student understanding and awareness. Thus, it necessarily
involves engagement with a wide range of information, ideas, and creative representations. In the
course of college studies, students can expect to encounter—and critically appraise—materials that
may differ from and perhaps challenge familiar understandings, ideas, and beliefs. Students are
encouraged to discuss these matters with faculty.”
Major Instrument Repertoire – MUS 422/522
Research Assignment – Clarinet Resources
Due
This assignment will lay the foundation for your research skills so that you may gather information
pertinent to your success in MUS 422/522. When completing this assignment, you should be
prepared to spend a few hours in the NAU Cline Library and on-line searching reserve materials,
bibliographic materials, and clarinet resources at our library as well as others. In order to maximize
the materials and resources to be used in MUS 422/522 it is imperative that you do your own work on
this assignment. Please be as thorough as possible.
Please address these specifics in your assignment:
• List all of the clarinet bibliographies and clarinet resources that contain partial bibliographies
contained in the NAU Cline Music Library. Cite the author, editor, title, publishing company, and date
of publication. Give a brief description of its usefulness (is it current, comprehensive, in English, etc.).
• The NAU Cline Library system has numerous online resources and databases with several devoted
to music. Which of these resources will be helpful to you in MUS 422/522? List the names of these
online resources and their use. If you need to be “pointed” in the right direction, don’t hesitate to ask
a librarian for help.
• Are there catalogs of clarinet repertoire listed by publishers, music houses, businesses, clarinet
organizations, etc. available to you? If so, how reliable are they? Make a list of these other, nonlibrary resources.
Major Instrument Repertoire – MUS 422/522
Repertoire Assignment #1 – Early Repertoire to 1791
Due
The purpose of the repertoire assignment is to find one score (422) or three scores (522) and
recording(s) of work(s) written during the specified time period that is not listed on the repertoire
sheets in your studio notebooks. If the NAU Cline Library does not have the score, you must acquire
it through inter-library loan or the ICA Archive (available to ICA members only).
Please type a 1-page information sheet of your finding with the following:
Composer:
Dates of composer and place of birth/death:
Title of composition:
Date and place of composition:
Instrumentation/orchestration:
Edition(s):
Recording (CD title, performer(s), orchestra/conductor, NAU Library recording #, NAXOS or
DRAM accessible, etc):
Age appropriateness of piece:
Other works for clarinet by this composer:
Importance of this work in the clarinet repertoire:
This information will be shared with your colleagues in the class, so please make sure your
information is accurate and thorough.
Major Instrument Repertoire – MUS 422/522
Repertoire Assignment #2 – Early Romantic to 1900
Due
The purpose of the repertoire assignment is to find one score (422) or three scores (522) and
recording(s) of work(s) written during the specified time period that is not listed on the repertoire
sheets in your studio notebooks. If the NAU Cline Library does not have the score, you must acquire
it through inter-library loan or the ICA Archive (available to ICA members only).
Please type a 1-page information sheet of your finding with the following:
Composer:
Dates of composer and place of birth/death:
Title of composition:
Date and place of composition:
Instrumentation/orchestration:
Edition(s):
Recording (CD title, performer(s), orchestra/conductor, NAU Library recording #, NAXOS or
DRAM accessible, etc):
Age appropriateness of piece:
Other works for clarinet by this composer:
Importance of this work in the clarinet repertoire:
This information will be shared with your colleagues in the class, so please make sure your
information is accurate and thorough.
Major Instrument Repertoire – MUS 422/522
Repertoire Assignment #3 – 20th and 21st Century Works
Due
The purpose of the repertoire assignment is to find one score (422) or three scores (522) and
recording(s) of work(s) written during the specified time period that is not listed on the repertoire
sheets in your studio notebooks. If the NAU Cline Library does not have the score, you must acquire
it through inter-library loan or the ICA Archive (available to ICA members only).
Please type a 1-page information sheet of your finding with the following:
Composer:
Dates of composer and place of birth/death:
Title of composition:
Date and place of composition:
Instrumentation/orchestration:
Edition(s):
Recording (CD title, performer(s), orchestra/conductor, NAU Library recording #, NAXOS or
DRAM accessible, etc):
Age appropriateness of piece:
Other works for clarinet by this composer:
Importance of this work in the clarinet repertoire:
This information will be shared with your colleagues in the class, so please make sure your
information is accurate and thorough.
Major Instrument Repertoire – MUS 422/522
Project and Presentation I – Masterworks
Due
The purpose of this assignment is to take a body of clarinet repertoire by a major composer (listed
below) and give a 10-15 minute presentation on their clarinet works in our weekly studio class. Your
information should cover and expand upon most of the same facts addressed in your repertoire
assignments in addition to a few more details.
These include but are not limited to:
Composer
Dates of composer and place of birth/death
Titles of compositions (all clarinet works)
Date and place of compositions
Instrumentation/orchestration
Importance of this work in the clarinet repertoire
Person/Performer for whom the works were written
You will be presenting a body of clarinet works by a major composer (422) or two major composers
(522) and discussing the importance of these works in the clarinet repertoire with our studio.
Basically, handle it like you were writing CD liner notes, program notes, or an entry in the Oxford
Dictionary of Music. The works you address should include concertos, sonatas, unaccompanied
works, and chamber music. Your presentation can include some listening, but a limited amount – the
bulk of your presentation should be discussion and fact sharing. A detailed outline of your
presentation will be handed into me on your presentation date.
Composers whom you may choose from (there will be no duplication within the class):
Brahms
Crusell
Françaix
Krommer
Lefèvre
Molter
Mozart
Spohr
Stamitz (Karl)
Tower
Weber
You must choose your composer and confirm the choice with Dr. Masserini
by the following date:
Major Instrument Repertoire – MUS 422/522
Project and Presentation II – “Newly” Discovered Works
Due
The purpose of this assignment is to discover 5 quality pieces (422) or 10 quality pieces (522) of
clarinet repertoire dedicated to a specific geographic area or theme (e.g. clarinet music of Brazil,
clarinet music written by lesser-known contemporaries of Beethoven, Klezmer influenced clarinet art
music, etc…). You will give a 15-20 minute presentation on these works in our weekly class. Your
information should cover most of the same facts addressed in your repertoire assignments in addition
to a few more details. These include but are not limited to:
Composer
Title of composition
Edition(s)
Recording (CD title, performer, orchestra, conductor, CD#)
Instrumentation/orchestration
Dates of composer and place of birth/death
Person/Performer for whom the works were written
Age appropriateness of piece
Other works for clarinet by this composer
The works can include concertos, sonatas, unaccompanied works, and (some) chamber music. Your
presentation can include listening – up to 1/3 of the presentation time. The only caveat is you may
not use any repertoire listed on the repertoire sheets in your clarinet notebook. This is an
assignment for you to find works unfamiliar to you and/or somewhat out of the mainstream. Each
work you find should (ideally) have a recording we can access and listen to through NAXOS, DRAM,
I-tunes, or the clarinet studio/your own personal CD library. You will also be required to access and
the scores through the NAU Library, Interlibrary Loan, or the ICA Collection (available to ICA
Members only) and have them in class to share. A detailed outline of your presentation will be
handed into me on your presentation date.
You must choose your topic and confirm the choice with Dr. Masserini by
the following date:
Major Instrument Repertoire – MUS 422/522
Project and Presentation III – Top 5 repertoire works for your instrument every musician
should know
Due
The purpose of this assignment is to present 5 works in any genre (concerto, sonata,
unaccompanied, chamber music, etc…) that you feel a well-rounded musician on any instrument
should have in their working knowledge of instrumental repertoire.
This presentation will be geared toward a general audience and will be presented in front of all the
Instrumental Literature students.
The presentation will be no more than 10 minutes and should include some small audio samples. If
there are multiple students in the class on a particular instrument, coordinate your efforts with your
peers and your major professor so that duplication will be avoided.
The major professors will coordinate the time and place for the presentations in order to facilitate
maximum participation by the students.
You must choose your topic and confirm the choice with Dr. Masserini by
the following date:
Major Instrument Repertoire – MUS 522
Final Major Project
Due
This assignment will be a major research project decided by the major professor on the instrument
and will fulfill the additional learning outcomes for the 522 portion of the course.
Details will depend on the major professor and repertoire covered in the course of the semester.
You must choose your topic and confirm the choice with Dr. Masserini by
the following date: