Graduate Courses in Music

MUSIC PEDAGOGY (MPED)
5114. ORGAN/HARPSICHORD PEDAGOGY. A survey of teaching materials and pedagogical methods, both historical and modern, for organ and harpsichord students. Class projects include compilation of graded repertoire lists and preparation/presentation of a supervised private lesson. Fall term of even-numbered years.
5216. VOCAL PEDAGOGY I. A study of vocal techniques. Information useful to the singer, studio voice teacher and choral director. Vocal acoustics, breathing and laryngeal function are studied. Fall term.
5217. VOCAL PEDAGOGY II. Teaching strategies and philosophies, diagnosis of vocal problems, stage deportment, vocal repertoire and ethics for teachers are studied. Students gain practical, supervised experience in teaching. Spring term. Prerequisite: PERB 5216.
6184, 6284, 6384. DIRECTED STUDY – PEDAGOGY. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
6303. GUITAR PEDAGOGY. Prepares guitarists for studio teaching. Fall term of odd-numbered years.
6305. INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY. Prepares instrumental private teachers for studio teaching. Fall term.
6308. STRING PEDAGOGY I. A survey of methods, materials, and curriculum for teaching strings at the beginning level. Focus on the philosophical, psychological and developmental bases of string study. Review and evaluation of current educational materials. Additional topics include current trends, history of string education and pedagogical situations. Prerequisites: Proficiency on a string instrument as a major, or techniques courses equivalent to MUAS 3146 Upper Strings and 3147 Lower Strings, or permission of the instructor. Fall term.
6309. STRING PEDAGOGY II. Continuation of the skills and concepts developed in String Pedagogy I, as well as an in-depth study of methods, materials and curriculum for teaching strings at the intermediate and advanced levels. Prerequisite: MPED 6308. Spring term.

MUSIC PSYCHOLOGY (MPSY)
5102. MANAGEMENT OF PERFORMANCE STRESS. Experiential study of learning to deal with stage fright. Offered irregularly.
5340. ACOUSTICS OF MUSIC. Study of acoustical foundations of music. Topics covered include basic acoustics, acoustics of musical instruments and voice, room and auditorium acoustics, acoustical principles of sound synthesis and psychoacoustics. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory period (MPSY 5340-N10) per week. Spring term.
6340. RESEARCH IN MUSIC PSYCHOLOGY. Study of experimental methods in music psychology with emphasis on experimentally controlled research design. Three hours of lecture per week. Spring term.
6341. MUSIC PSYCHOLOGY. Study of the acoustical and psychological aspects of musical behavior with emphasis on perception and responses to musical stimuli, and of measurement and diagnosis of music ability and achievement. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory period (MPSY 6341-N10) per week. Spring term.

MUSIC REPERTOIRE (MREP)
5030, 5130. GUITAR REPERTOIRE. Student performances of solo repertoire and individual instruction in a master class setting.
5040, 5140. Orchestral Repertoire – Woodwinds.
5050, 5150. Orchestral Repertoire – Brass.
5060, 5160. Orchestral Repertoire – Strings.
5209. CLASSICAL AND ROMANTIC SONG LITERATURE. An overview of song literature from the Classical and Romantic periods. Students will prepare repertoire for performance in class and make presentations on topics of specialized interest. Lectures will focus on specific developmental trends such as the genesis of the song cycle, the evolution of the piano accompaniment in the 19th century, and links between poets and composers.
5210. TWENTIETH-CENTURY SONG LITERATURE. A survey of repertoire and performance practices of song literature from the 20th century. The course is designed to provide a general knowledge of the literature, to acquaint students with performance notational practices, and to develop the musical skills necessary to perform this literature.
6114, 6115. ADVANCED PIANO REPERTOIRE. A broad survey of piano literature including lectures and performances by the students enrolled. Performance styles and practices of every historical period are emphasized. Fall and spring terms.
6122, 6222. CHAMBER MUSIC FOR ORGAN OR HARPSICHORD. Intensive research into the chamber literature for organ or harpsichord and from one to four instruments. One or two hours weekly of scheduled rehearsal time with assisting instrumentalists.
6288. Directed Studies in Advanced Organ Repertoire.

MUSIC ACCOMPANYING (MUAC)
6001. TECHNIQUES OF INSTRUMENTAL ACCOMPANYING. A course designed to acquaint pianists with the various skills associated with accompanying, and to familiarize them with some of the instrumental repertoire. Students earn one-half credit hour each term. Fall term.
6002. TECHNIQUES OF VOCAL ACCOMPANYING. A course designed to acquaint pianists with the various skills associated with accompanying and familiarize them with some of the vocal repertoire. Students earn one-half credit hour each term. Spring term.
6101. TECHNIQUES OF INSTRUMENTAL ACCOMPANYING. Required of Artist Certificate pianists to acquaint them with the various skills associated with accompanying, and to familiarize them with some of the instrumental repertoire. Fall term.
6102. TECHNIQUES OF VOCAL ACCOMPANYING. Required of Artist Certificate pianists to acquaint them with the various skills associated with accompanying and familiarize them with some of the vocal repertoire. Spring term.
6103. PRACTICUM IN COLLABORATIVE PERFORMANCE. Practical application of accompanying skills through studio assignments and performance. Prerequisites: MUAC 6001 and 6002, or 6101 and 6102.

MUSIC ARTS AND SKILLS (MUAS)
5110. COMPUTERS, KEYBOARDS, AND MIDI FOR MUSICIANS. Introductory concepts and functional skills in contemporary electronic music technology. Operation of tone generators, samplers, synthesizers, digital sequencing, and music notation software. Basic applications in composition, performance and pedagogy.
5145. PIANO TECHNOLOGY FOR PIANISTS. Basic skills to enable a pianist to solve problems and tune his or her own piano. Spring term.
5154. MARCHING BAND AND JAZZ TECHNIQUES. For music education majors, this course develops techniques for designing and teaching marching band shows, and methods and materials for teaching jazz. Resources will include state-of-the-art software and audio and video materials. The development of fundamental skills and improvisation on the jazz rhythm instruments will be required. Fall term of even-numbered years.
6010. RECITAL ATTENDANCE. Required of all full-time music majors.
6020. LANGUAGE SKILLS. Instruction in the English language for Artist Certificate students who have not passed the Test of English as a Foreign Language.

CONDUCTING (MUCO)
5210. CHORAL CONDUCTING PRACTICUM. Stresses development of rehearsal techniques in a laboratory setting. Choose, prepare and rehearse music with other students in class to develop skills in error detection, rehearsal pacing, sequencing, and ordering of music for optimum rehearsals. Spring term.
5309. ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING. Stylistic analysis of a range of large ensemble repertoire, with emphasis on historical context, performance practice, interpretive issues, performance techniques and conducting problems. Study of baton and rehearsal technique. Spring term.
6109. SEMINAR IN CONDUCTING. Stylistic analysis of repertoire. Discussion of performance practice and rehearsal techniques. Observation of professional ensemble rehearsals. (May be repeated for credit.)
6184, 6284, 6384. DIRECTED STUDY IN CONDUCTING. Individual technical development and score preparation for the advanced conductor.
6189. CONDUCTING PRACTICUM. Preparation and public performance of instrumental or choral ensemble. (May be repeated for credit.)
6209. CHORAL CONDUCTING II. Further development of conducting techniques as they apply to a variety of repertoires; study and application of rehearsal techniques; application of vocal and choral techniques. Fall term.
6210. SEMINAR: MAJOR CHORAL WORKS. An in-depth study of selected choral works. Spring term of even-numbered years.
6222. SCORE READING. Sight playing in two to four clefs; all transpositions. Piano proficiency is required. Spring term.
6252. VOCAL AND CHORAL TECHNIQUES. A study of vocal and choral tone, its production, and its effect in both solo and choral singing, especially with regard to quality, dynamics, blending, intonation and diction. Spring term.
6300. PRIVATE LESSONS IN CONDUCTING. One hour private lesson weekly. Students will serve and assist conductors for major ensembles. Open only to masters conducting majors.
6307. CHORAL CONDUCTING I. Continued development and refinement for choral conducting techniques. Fall term.

MUSIC EDUCATION (MUED)
5115. Music Education Methods and Materials in the Church. The principles and practices of music education useful to church music professionals and others who may be interested in church work. Offered irregularly.
5149, 5150, 5151, 5152, 5153, 5154. Workshop in Music Education.
5159. INSTRUMENT REPAIR. The study of techniques used in the repair of orchestral instruments.
5252. WIND LITERATURE FOR THE SECONDARY SCHOOL. Survey of new and standard literature suitable for secondary school students. Music for instrumental solo, ensemble, band and orchestra will be examined. Fall term.
5253. VOCAL AND CHORAL LITERATURE FOR THE SECONDARY SCHOOL. Survey of new and standard vocal solo, ensemble, and choral literature suitable for the secondary school. Spring term.
5257. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN MUSIC EDUCATION. The investigation of the potential for computer use in music education, including computer-assisted instruction, information storage and retrieval, book and record keeping, and specialized uses such as computer-assisted management of schools of music and the development of basic techniques for designing and implementing such uses. Offered irregularly.
5353. MUSIC IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. A study of the role of music in teaching young children, including planning music experiences for preschool and early elementary levels. Offered irregularly.
6150, 6250, 6350. PROJECT IN MUSIC EDUCATION. Independent work on thesis or professional project.
6194, 6294, 6394. DIRECTED STUDIES IN MUSIC EDUCATION.
6310. MUSIC EDUCATION METHODS AND MATERIALS. Development and practice of music education techniques for choral-vocal programs. Includes basic skills in Kodály, Orff, and recorder, as well as materials on vocal development and curriculum analysis for use in the church and/or public schools. This course is intended for graduate music students not majoring in Music Education and M.S.M. students with a Music Education concentration.
6320. MOTIVATION, DISCIPLINE, AND MANAGEMENT. Techniques of classroom discipline and time management using standard behavior modification techniques. Offered irregularly.
6352. SEMINAR IN MUSIC EDUCATION. Philosophical foundation of music education and implications for organization of school music. Fall term.
6353. TOPICS IN ELEMENTARY MUSIC EDUCATION. Course focuses on special topics, problem areas and methods for elementary school classes. Application of known childhood characteristics and current learning theories will be made, with an emphasis on the sequencing, analyzing and creating activities of a master teacher. The current or past music education situations of the students will be used for some of the classroom examples. Offered irregularly.
6354. SPECIAL TOPICS IN SECONDARY MUSIC EDUCATION. This course will focus on special topics, problem areas, and methods for secondary school music classes with emphasis placed on nonperformance oriented classes such as music appreciation, related arts, humanities, music history and music theory. Offered irregularly.
6355. ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF MUSIC EDUCATION. A study of the effective operation and planning of school music programs. Included are organization, management, personnel, scheduling, budget and leadership considerations. Offered irregularly.

MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE (MUHI)
5100. MUSIC HISTORY REVIEW. A review course required of all students scoring below 70 percent on the entrance assessment. Students required to take this course must complete it within their first year of residency. The course must be completed prior to enrollment in any other MUHI course with the exception of Introduction to Graduate Studies. Fall term.
5206. PERFORMANCES PRACTICES IN EARLY MUSIC. Studies in the interpretation of Baroque music from a stylistic point of view. Spring term of even-numbered years.
5207. ORGAN SURVEY. Organ building – fundamentals of construction and design; organ history as it relates to the development of a style-conscious concept of enrollment. Recommended elective for M.M. and M.S.M. degree. Fall term of even-numbered years.
5214. HARPSICHORD IN THE 20TH CENTURY. A survey of the 20th-century harpsichord revival and harpsichord literature, both solo and ensemble, composed from c. 1896 until the present. Spring term of odd-numbered years.
6150. RUSSIAN FOR MUSICIANS. Students will learn the Cyrillic alphabet and transliteration while building a vocabulary of Russian musical terms. Course materials are drawn from authentic Russian-language scores, recordings and books.
6182, 6282, 6382, 6682. RESEARCH IN MUSIC HISTORY: THESIS. Culminating research project for music history majors. Emphasis is placed upon methodology, stylistic procedures and writing skills. Subject determined by student's interests, background and availability of source material.
6192, 6292, 6392, 6692. DIRECTED STUDIES IN MUSIC HISTORY.
6309. SEMINAR IN MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE STYLES. This course examines principle genres of composition during the Middle Ages and Renaissance by means of score analysis, listening and contextual readings. Also included is an introduction to basic notational techniques in both eras with some specific transcription exercises. Prerequisite: MUHI 6335.
6310. SEMINAR IN MEDIEVAL MUSIC. The music of Greece and Rome; the Jewish and Syrian heritage of early Christian music; the notational practices, musical forms, and compositional procedures of sacred and secular music to the mid-14th century.
6311. SEMINAR IN RENAISSANCE MUSIC. Major secular and sacred music forms of the 15th and 16th centuries examined in terms of the contemporary political, religious and social structures of the Renaissance.
6312. SEMINAR IN MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE PERIOD. Rise and evolution of musical forms and compositional procedures from the Venetian School of the late 16th century through the culminating figures of Bach and Handel in the 18th century. Interaction with other art forms, political developments, social conditions and religious activities.
6313. SEMINAR IN MUSIC OF THE CLASSIC PERIOD. Musical style from the pre-classic period through the early works of Beethoven. "Classic" characteristics and compositional procedures as expressed in the symphony, sonata, concerto, opera, chamber music and sacred music.
6314. SEMINAR IN MUSIC OF THE ROMANTIC AGE. The romantic impulse in music as revealed in the works of Beethoven through the music of the "post-romantic" composers of the early 20th century.
6315. SEMINAR IN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC. An examination of the various stylistic movements of the 20th century. Representative composers and compositions will be discussed.
6316. CHAMBER MUSIC OF THE 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES. An examination of chamber music literature from Haydn to Debussy and Ravel, by means of analysis, recorded performances, open rehearsals and live concerts
6319. SEMINAR IN AESTHETICS. This course examines the ideas and concepts of philosophers and aestheticians concerning the fine arts, their function and purpose in society, the values attributed to them, and the criteria by which they have been judged. Attention will be given to views expressed by composers, critics, performers and music historians.
6320. ORGAN HISTORY AND LITERATURE. A survey of the literature for the organ, Renaissance to contemporary. Required of organ majors and concentrations. Spring term of even numbered years.
6334. SURVEY OF VOCAL LITERATURE. This course examines Western secular art song. Representative literature from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, and Romantic periods and the 20th century in terms of stylistic characteristics, text-music relationships and performance practices.
6335. INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE STUDIES. A course designed to survey and evaluate music reference and research materials, to develop methodology in the use of these materials, and to define and discuss the disciplines related to graduate study and research in music.
6336. SEMINAR IN MUSIC HISTORY. Area or topic will be determined each term for intense examination. Emphasis is on the practical application of research techniques, knowledge of materials and sources, and varied methods of presentation.
6337. MUSIC, HISTORY, AND IDEAS. A broadly based study of the basic elements, ideas and cultural patterns of the Western world as they apply to music from the Middle Ages to our own times. Summer.
6345. SURVEY OF OPERA HISTORY. A chronological survey of opera, beginning with a brief introduction to Medieval and Renaissance precedents, followed by an in-depth presentation of selected Baroque and Classical masterworks. The study of 19th-century opera will emphasize the many ways Romantic opera served to synthesize music, literature and art, as well as elements of politics and culture. The musical language and dramatic substance of selected works from 20th-century operatic repertoire will be investigated. Students will be expected to spend a significant amount of time viewing operas on video and laser disc, and in certain cases making comparative studies of productions.
6346. SURVEY OF PIANO LITERATURE. Historical and stylistic study of the music for the piano.
6347. SYMPHONIC LITERATURE. An examination of representative orchestral works from the late Baroque period to the present day. Attention will be directed to the forms, compositional procedures, and orchestration devices employed by selected composers who reflect the various stylistic orientations within this time frame.
6348. GUITAR HISTORY AND LITERATURE. The course examines the history of guitar and its music from the early 16th century to the present. Included are the vihuela and Baroque guitar, four-string Spanish guitar and related literature. Emphasis will be given to the evolution of the modern instrument and its repertoire. Prerequisite: MUHI 5100 or passing of placement exam.
6350. HISTORY OF RUSSIAN MUSIC. This seminar will examine the Russian repertoire from the earliest chant to the music of the Soviet period. Particular attention will be paid to Orthodox choral music, the Italianization of Russian music in the 18th century, Russian nationalism in the 19th century, and the drastic changes of style imposed beginning with the Stalinist period.
6384. SURVEY OF CHORAL LITERATURE. A survey of choral music from the medieval era to the present day. Examination of representative compositions will be made with regard to genre, form, compositional procedures and stylistic aspects. Discussion of the works will also include the social-political conditions, intellectual-artistic states of mind of patrons and composers, and other external influences.

PIANO PEDAGOGY (MUPD)
5103, 5203. CREATIVE PIANO TEACHING. Pedagogical projects designed to meet the needs of the piano teacher. Offered in conjunction with the National Piano Teachers Institute each July. Pedagogy majors are limited to one credit.
5210. CLASS PIANO PROCEDURES. The psychological principles operative in group and class environments are explored through student participation and observation, with an emphasis on teacher effectiveness. Survey of college-level keyboard texts. Spring term of even-numbered years.
5312. SURVEY OF PRE-COLLEGE PIANO LITERATURE. Survey and performance of standard piano literature in all style periods for pre-college students. Emphasis on technical preparation and curriculum-building. Spring term of odd-numbered years.
5325, 5326. PIANO PEDAGOGY INTERNSHIP I AND II. Supervised teaching experience. Specific goals and projects are agreed upon for the term. Required of all undergraduate piano pedagogy majors.
6021, 6022, 6121, 6122. INTERNSHIP/ASSISTANTSHIP IN PIANO PEDAGOGY. Required for all graduate assistants in piano pedagogy. Supervised private and group instruction of Piano Preparatory Department and undergraduate students. Includes observation, pre-teaching conferences with faculty, and participation in all phases of departmental activity. Fifteen hours per week as assigned by the department head.
6125. PIANO PEDAGOGY PRACTICUM. Specific supervised teaching and/or research projects are designed for the term.
6130, 6320. COMPOSITION OF PEDAGOGICAL MUSIC FOR KEYBOARD. Designed to develop skill in composition of pedagogically effective keyboard literature. The student will become familiar with a wide gamut of supplementary teaching materials, which will be examined from a pianistic and musical perspective with reference to the various levels of instruction. Directed composition assignments, survey projects, class performance, analysis and discussion. One or two credit hours based on projects undertaken. Spring term. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Graduate Theory Review.
6196, 6296. DIRECTED STUDIES IN PIANO PEDAGOGY.
6396. PIANO PEDAGOGY I. An in-depth study of methods and curriculum for teaching piano at elementary level. Focus on philosophical, psychological and physiological bases of piano study. Survey and evaluation of current educational materials. Fall term of even-numbered years.
6397. PIANO PEDAGOGY II. In-depth study of methods, materials and curriculum for teaching piano at the intermediate and advanced levels. Additional topics: current trends (including technology), professionalism, history of piano pedagogy, employment opportunities. Fall term of odd-numbered years.

PRIVATE STUDIES (MUPR)
The following numbers for private study apply to all instruments and voice.
6100. ONE-CREDIT COURSES. One-half hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall, spring, and summer.
6200. TWO-CREDIT COURSES. One hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall and spring.
The following subject prefixes will be used to designate study in the specific instrument or in voice. Section numbers which indicate the specific teacher with whom the student should enroll are listed in the Schedule of Classes for each term.

VOCAL COACHING COURSE NUMBERS ARE:
VOIC 6005, 6106, 6007, 6108. Intensive and detailed work on language inflection and diction; phrasing, style and interpretation as applied to art songs, Lieder, operatic arias and the concert repertoire.

RECITALS (MURE)
6001, 6002, 6101, 6102, 6103, 6104. GRADUATE RECITAL. Solo performance of approximately one hour of music. Graded Pass/Fail by committee.
6201. GRADUATE RECITAL. Solo performance of approximately one hour of music. Graded Pass/Fail by committee.
6202. GRADUATE LECTURE RECITAL. Option for Piano Performance and Pedagogy candidates. Approximately 30 minutes of music performance with 30 minutes of scholarly presentations as approved by applied teacher and Head of Piano Pedagogy. Graded Pass/Fail by committee.

MUSIC COMPOSITION AND THEORY (MUTH)
5360. ORCHESTRATION AND ARRANGING. The practical fundamentals of orchestration and arranging are explored through a series of projects for a variety of ensembles.
5370. SURVEY OF COUNTERPOINT. Through exercises in analysis and composition, this course provides a study of contrapuntal techniques from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, with emphasis on traditional modal and tonal styles.
6010. KEYBOARD SKILLS. A review of basic score reading in all clefs, sight reading, and figured bass realization for graduate students in music theory or composition who require additional competency in those areas.
6123. GRADUATE THEORY REVIEW IN AURAL SKILLS. Intensive work in aural perception for the graduate student whose theory placement examination indicates a need for additional competency in this area. Successful completion of the designated courses will constitute satisfaction of the competency requirement. Fall and summer terms.
6124. GRADUATE THEORY REVIEW IN TONAL MUSIC. Intensive work in tonal theory for the graduate student whose theory placement examination indicates a need for additional competency in this area. Successful completion of the designated courses will constitute satisfaction of the competency requirement. Fall and summer terms.
6125. GRADUATE THEORY REVIEW IN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC. Intensive work in contemporary music for the graduate student whose theory placement examination indicates a need for additional competency in this area. Successful completion of the designated courses will constitute satisfaction of the competency requirement. Fall and summer terms.
6181, 6281, 6381, 6481, 6681. THESIS IN COMPOSITION OR IN THEORY. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
6184, 6284, 6384. DIRECTED STUDIES IN THEORY. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
6190, 6290, 6390. DIRECTED STUDIES IN COMPOSITION. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
6300. ANALYSIS OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC. Detailed analysis of recent music written in a variety of styles and using diverse techniques. The course will also explore early 20th-century antecedents of more recent music. Analysis and discussion will be supported by readings from theoretical articles and composers' writings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the theory portions of the Graduate Music Placement Examination or Graduate Theory Review.
6310. INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC MUSIC. An introduction to the techniques, concepts, and historical perspective of composing, performing and listening to electro-acoustic music. Topics covered include acoustics, psychoacoustics, sound reproduction systems, recording techniques, analog and digital synthesis, and the history and literature of electronic music. Students have three hours of studio time each week to complete required projects. Fall term. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
6311. ADVANCED ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC MUSIC. Continuation of the introductory course with an emphasis on mastery of the studio equipment and its application to compositional problems. Students will complete individual or group composition projects in the studio. Spring term. Prerequisite: MUTH 6310 or permission of instructor.
6326. SEMINAR IN MUSIC THEORY. Advanced studies in special areas of music theory. A variety of topics may be offered including aesthetics, rhythm and meter, or in-depth analysis of a particular style or composer. Offered irregularly. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the theory portion of the Music Graduate Profile Examination or Graduate Theory Review.
6328, 6329. COMPOSITION. Individual study with the composition faculty and regularly scheduled seminars with faculty and visiting guests. Student will be assigned additional analytical and/or compositional projects.
6330. ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES. A survey of analytical methods applicable to music from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the theory portions of the Music Graduate Profile Examination or Graduate Theory Review.
6331. HISTORY OF THEORY. A survey of theoretical writing on music from antiquity through the 20th century. Emphasis on primary sources (in translation) with additional secondary readings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the theory portions of the Music Graduate Profile Examination or Graduate Theory Review.
6355. PEDAGOGY OF THEORY. A systematic review of materials and resources available to the instructor of theory at various levels; curriculum and syllabus design; practice teaching experience; exploration of philosophies and methods. Required of all theory teaching assistants. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the theory portions of the Music Graduate Profile Examination or Graduate Theory Review.
6360. ANALYSIS OF TONAL MUSIC. This course combines the study of harmony, voice leading, and form with techniques of reduction in music of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods. Applications of theoretical ideas to performance and pedagogy are also discussed. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the theory portion of the Music Graduate Profile Examination or Graduate Theory Review.

MUSIC THERAPY (MUTY)
5340. CURRENT TOPICS IN MUSIC THERAPY. A survey of contemporary trends in music therapy, psychology and medicine. The universality of music is shown, with applications in modern therapy, medicine and health. Fall term. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
5341. SEMINAR IN CLINICAL MUSIC THERAPY. Students will study the relationship between improvisational models of music therapy and theories of group process/group psychotherapy. Through use of group process and self-exploration through music, students will develop a comprehensive, personalized and demonstrable theory of clinical music therapy. Spring term. Prerequisite: Minimum of three terms of practicum.
6132, 6133, 6134, 6232, 6233. ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN MUSIC THERAPY, MEDICINE, AND HEALTH. Supervised clinical experience in music therapy/medicine.
6140, 6240, 6350. DIRECTED STUDIES IN MUSIC THERAPY, MEDICINE, AND HEALTH.
6145, 6146, 6147. SUPERVISION OF MUSIC THERAPY PRACTICUM. Faculty guidance in how to supervise undergraduate and graduate students in their clinical experiences.
6154, 6254, 6354. THESIS. A concluding professional project. An empirical study is preferred. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
6340. PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC I. Basic study of research methods in music psychology, with emphasis on research designs, analysis, and interpretation of research literature in music. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory period (MUTY 6340-N10) per week. Spring term.
6342. INFLUENCE OF MUSIC ON BEHAVIOR. The study of music's impact on human behavior and the need of all humankind for aesthetic and creative experiences through music.

CLASS INSTRUCTION FOR PERFORMANCE (PERB)

PERB: HARPSICHORD
5115. HARPSICHORD: EARLY MUSIC WORKSHOP. Intensive study of harpsichord and continuo playing for advanced players. Beginning harpsichord classes for those keyboard players who wish to explore the harpsichord, its techniques and its repertoire. Summer session.
5118. INTRODUCTION TO THE HARPSICHORD. A course designed to present a variety of topics related to the harpsichord and its music. The goal of the course is to provide keyboard musicians, especially pianists, with knowledge and practical experience at the harpsichord to enable them to face future contacts with the instrument in a more informed, confident and artistic manner. Spring term of odd-numbered years.
5213. STUDIES IN CONTINUO PLAYING. Designed for the harpsichord major, to fill the need for a well-developed skill in playing Baroque through bass accompaniments from an unrealized figured bass and/or from an unfigured bass, with style performance suitable to the period. Fall term of even-numbered years.

PERB: ORGAN
6111. INTRODUCTION TO THE ORGAN. A practical initiation to the organ: its design, sound, liturgical functions and musical capabilities. A hands-on introduction to organ playing technique, easy literature and simple hymn playing. Primarily for students in the choral/vocal track of the M.S.M. program; others admitted by permission of the instructor. Fall term of odd-numbered years.
6212. IMPROVISATION AND SERVICE PLAYING. Practical skills for the church organist; hymn-playing, transposition, anthem accompaniment; hymn-based improvisations in the small forms. Fall term of even-numbered years.
6213. ADVANCED ORGAN IMPROVISATION. Development of keyboard and musical skills for hymn-based and free improvisation in various forms. Prerequisite: PERB 6212 or permission of instructor. Spring term of odd-numbered years.

PERB: INSTRUMENTAL
5011,5111. DIRECTED STUDIES IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE.
5202. MASTER CLASS IN CLASSIC GUITAR. Master classes, lectures, discussions and recitals. Summer session.
6016, 6116. CONTEMPORARY MUSIC WORKSHOP. Exploration of contemporary music techniques including improvisation for instrumentalists and vocalists in a workshop setting. Course work includes master classes on contemporary performance techniques and performance of contemporary chamber works on chamber music recitals, on general recitals, and in workshop presentations.

PERB: PIANO
6112. PIANO IMPROVISATION. This course is designed to provide the graduate degree student with a pedagogical and musical approach to a fascinating skill. Through class participation and group interaction, students develop their creative capabilities. In addition to developing skill at improvising, students sharpen their skill at harmonizing, transposing, sight reading and playing by ear. Fall term.
6113. ADVANCED PIANO IMPROVISATION. Refinement and further development of improvisation skills. Offered irregularly.

PERB: VOICE
5017, 5117. OPERA THEATRE. Preparation, rehearsal and performance of complete operas and excerpts. Exploration of different operatic styles, basic acting for the operatic stage, role study and analysis. Operatic coaching experience for pianists. Major productions and scenes are offered each year, selected from the broad range of operatic theatre from the 17th to the 20th centuries. For maximum performance experience, it is highly recommended to elect Opera Theatre as a year course.
5101, 5201. DIRECTED STUDIES IN VOICE. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
5208. ADVANCED ACTING FOR VOICE MAJORS. Scene study, character development, preparing and researching repertoire, sets, props and costumes. Fall term. Not repeatable for credit.
6101. DIRECTED STUDIES IN VOICE. Reserved for selected graduate and vocal Artist Certificate students. Course content to be determined through consultation with adviser and applied music teacher. Possible areas of study could include opera history, oratorio performance, song literature and chamber/contemporary music.

PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES (PERE)

PERE: LARGE ENSEMBLES
6012. MUSTANG MARCHING BAND. Membership is open to both music majors/minors and non-majors. Experience in preparation and performance of music for field performances. May be taken for large ensemble credit by majors. Fall term.
6013, 6113. MEADOWS CHORALE AND CHORAL UNION. Meadows Chorale is a select mixed ensemble open to all students by audition.
6014, 6114. CONCERT CHOIR AND CHORAL UNION. Intermediate choral organization open to all students by permission of instructor.
6018, 6118. MEADOWS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. The Symphony is a large orchestra that performs major repertoire. Non-majors who wish an orchestral performance experience are invited to audition.
6019, 6119. MEADOWS WIND ENSEMBLE. The Wind Ensemble is open to all students by audition. The Wind Ensemble performs a wide variety of literature that encompasses both the symphonic band and wind orchestra idioms.
6076, 6176. CHORAL UNION. A large mixed ensemble that regularly performs major works with instrumental accompaniment. Open to all students by permission of instructor.

PERE: CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
5020. I PALPITI. A select ensemble, required of Artist Certificate string students. Open by audition to a limited number of other students according to instrumentation needs. Participation does not substitute for other ensemble assignments. One two-hour rehearsal weekly.
5150. CHAPEL CHOIR. Choir sings for 11 a.m. University service of worship (Protestant) on Sunday at Perkins Chapel, 14 services per term, rehearsals at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
6015, 6115. MEADOWS JAZZ ORCHESTRA. Rehearsal and performance of standard and original works for the large jazz ensemble. By audition.
6030, 6130. CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: GUITAR. Preparation and performance of guitar ensemble literature.
6070, 6170. CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: WOODWINDS/BRASS. Chamber music from the Baroque period to the 20th century. Each ensemble is individually coached. By audition.
6071, 6171. CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: KEYBOARD. Chamber music of the past 200 years with piano as a member of a trio, quartet, or quintet with strings or winds. By audition.
6072, 6172. CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: STRINGS. Chamber music from the Baroque period to the 20th century. Each ensemble is individually coached. By audition.
6073, 6173. MEADOWS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE. Rehearsal and performance of standard percussion ensemble literature. By audition.
6074, 6174. CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: VOICE. Vocal chamber music from the Renaissance to the 20th century. By audition.
6075, 6175. COLLEGIUM MUSICUM. An ensemble devoted to the performance on period instruments of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music. Compositional procedures and performance practices also will be examined.