Music Undergraduate Courses
Music Courses Open to All University Students
The following courses are open to all students from any field of study.
Performance Classes (PERB) and Ensembles (PERE)
PERB 1203, 2203 Class Guitar
PERB 1205, 2205 Class Piano
PERB 1206, 2206 Class Voice
PERE 1112 Mustang Marching Band
**Class Piano PERB 1131, 1132 is a recommended lab.
PERE 1113 Meadows Chorale
PERE 1114 Meadows Concert Choir
PERE 1115 Meadows Jazz Orchestra
PERE 1118 Meadows Symphony Orchestra
PERE 1119 Meadows Wind Ensemble
PERE 3120 Meadows World Music Ensemble
PERE 1176 Meadows Choral Union
PERE 3150 Chapel Choir
PERE 3173 Meadows Percussion Ensemble
Music Theory, History, and Literature
MUHI 1321 Music: The Art of Listening
MUHI 2310 The Broadway Musical: Vaudeville to Phantom
MUHI 3337 Music, History, and Ideas
MUHI 3339 Music for Contemporary Audiences
MUHI 3340 Jazz: Tradition and Transformation
MUHI 3341 Women and Music, “Like a Virgin”: From Hildegard to Madonna
MUHI 3342 Music, Musicians, and Audiences in 19th-Century Paris
MUHI 4350 Music in World Cultures
MUTH 4310 Introduction to Electro-Acoustic Music
Private Studies
MUPR. Specific Prefixes Indicate Instruments and Voice. A fee is required for students who are not majoring in music and for majors or minors taking lessons in excess of degree requirements.
Limited to one credit per term; permission of Division Chair is required prior to enrollment.
Music Courses
Music Pedagogy (MPED)
4184, 4284, 4384. Directed Study – Pedagogy. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
4303. Guitar Pedagogy. Prepares guitarists for studio teaching. Offered fall term of oddnumbered years.
4305. Introduction to Instrumental Pedagogy. Prepares instrumental private teachers for studio teaching. Fall term.
4308. 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 String and 3147 Lower Strings, or permission of the instructor. Fall term.
4309. String Pedagogy II. A 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 4308. Spring term.
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. Spring term of odd-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. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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: MPED 5216.
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 systems, and psychoacoustics. Spring term.
Music Repertoire (MREP)
4114, 4115. 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.
5030, 5130. Guitar Repertoire. Student performances of their 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.
Accompanying (MUAC)
1001. Techniques of Vocal Accompanying. A course designed for pianists to acquaint them with the various skills associated with accompanying and to familiarize them with some of the vocal repertoire. Students earn one-half credit each term. Fall term.
1002. Techniques of Instrumental Accompanying. A course designed for pianists to acquaint them with the various skills associated with accompanying and to familiarize them with some of the instrumental repertoire. Students earn one-half credit each term. Spring term.
3000. Practicum in Collaborative Performance. Practical application of accompanying skills through studio assignments and performance. Students earn one-half credit each term. Prerequisite: MUAC 1001 (two terms) and 1002 (two terms).
Music Arts and Skills (MUAS)
1010. Recital Attendance. Required of all music majors each term in residence (minimum seven terms). First-year students attend MUAS 1020 in the fall term.
1020. Career Orientation. Required orientation for all first-year music majors. Provides valuable information about college life and professional opportunities in music. Fall term.
1202. Musical Theatre Workshop. Aspiring singers and actors develop their artistic talents in the craft of musical theatre in this comprehensive two-week program. Students study acting, movement and voice and participate in individual singing and coaching lessons with experts. Solos, scenes, and ensemble work are presented at a final class performance open to the public.
2149. Introduction and Survey of Music Programs. A broad-based survey of the makeup and aims of music programs of all levels, including directions the beginning college student should pursue in preparing for a career. Fall term.
3146. Upper String Techniques. Basic principles involved in playing and teaching violin and viola. Fall term.
3147. Lower String Techniques. Basic principles involved in playing and teaching cello and bass. Spring term.
3148. Single-Reed and Flute Techniques. Basic principles involved in playing and teaching single-reeds and flute. Fall term.
3149. Double-Reed Techniques. Basic principles involved in playing and teaching doublereed instruments. Spring term.
3150. Low-Brass Techniques. Basic principles involved in playing and teaching low brass. Fall term.
3151. High-Brass Techniques. Basic principles involved in playing and teaching trumpet and horn. Spring term.
3152. Percussion Techniques. Basic principles involved in playing and teaching percussion. Fall term.
3155. Vocal Techniques. Basic principles involved in singing and teaching voice. Spring term.
4230. General Music Practicum. Focus of this course is on crafting and teaching mini-lessons for peers in the college classroom as well as in area public school classrooms. Video camera is used extensively for accurate feedback. Fall term. Prerequisite: MUED 3330.
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. Fall term.
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. Offered Fall term of even-numbered years.
Conducting (MUCO)
3208. Fundamentals of Choral Conducting. All basic beat patterns, subdivision, fermata problems, beat character. Introduction to left-hand usage, basic score reading. Emphasis on the psychophysical relationship between conductor and ensemble. Fall term.
3209. Fundamentals of Instrumental Conducting. Focus includes basic conducting technique, score reading, score analysis and general rehearsal procedures. Attention is given to rehearsal techniques in a laboratory setting. Fall term.
3210, 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. Prerequisite: MUCO 3208 or equivalent.
3211. Instrumental Conducting Practicum. Stresses development of rehearsal techniques in a laboratory setting. Prepare and rehearse music in sectional and full ensemble settings to develop skills in error detection, rehearsal pacing, sequencing, and ordering of music for optimal rehearsals. Concurrent enrollment with MUED 3331. Spring term. Prerequisite: MUCO 3209 or equivalent.
4184, 4284, 4384. Directed Studies in Conducting.
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.
Music Education (MUED)
2250. New Horizons In Music Education. Observation and discussion of teaching methodologies conducted primarily in the public schools. Includes “hands-on” teaching experiences with supervision by SMU faculty and public school cooperating teachers. Spring term.
3330. General Music Methods and Materials. An investigation of major approaches for teaching elementary general music. Includes public school classroom observations. Fall term.
3331. Band and Orchestra Music Education Methods, Literature, and Materials. Covers materials for instruction, motivation, administration, class control, and performance preparation. Concurrent enrollment with MUCO 3211. Spring term.
3332. Choral Music Methods and Materials. Focus on the art and practice of developing successful choral programs for grades 5-12. Topics include recruitment, auditions, behavior management, vocal techniques, the changing voice, choosing music, planning rehearsals, andmanagement of nonmusical details. Includes public school observations. Spring term.
4194, 4294, 4394. Directed Studies in Music Education.
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. Spring term of odd-numbered years.
5149, 5150, 5151, 5152, 5153, 5154. Workshop in Music Education. Offered irregularly.
5159. Instrument Repair. The study of techniques used in the repair of orchestral instruments. Offered irregularly.
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. Fall 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.
Music History (MUHI)
1202. Introduction to Music in World Societies. Offers an introduction to basic elements of music within the context of cultural traditions of world music. Students will study musical traditions of Western art music, jazz, African American gospel music, and music of India, China, Africa and Latin America. Musical forms, techniques, terminology, and chronology are presented, but primary emphasis is placed upon listening to and experiencing a diverse sample of music and its roles in societies. Spring term.
1321. Music: The Art of Listening. An investigation of the elements of music (melody, rhythm, harmony, form, timbre) as they develop and change throughout the various historical periods of music. Emphasis is on active listening. For nonmajors. Does not satisfy music history requirements for music majors.
2310. The Broadway Musical: Vaudeville to Phantom. The explosion of American musical theater beginning in the 1890s, tracing the stars, the shows, and their creators from vaudeville through Broadway and up to the works of Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
3150. 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. Spring term.
3301. Survey of Music History I. A survey of the origins and evolution of musical forms, compositional procedures, performing practices, and musical instruments in the West from the rise of the Christian liturgy through the death of J.S. Bach. As time permits, this survey will be presented within the contexts of related arts and historical events. Course content will include listening, score analysis and practice in writing about music. Fall term. Prerequisite: MUHI 1202.
3302. Survey of Music History II. A survey of musical forms, styles, compositional procedures, and performing practices from the late 18th century until the present day. As time permits, this survey will be presented within the contexts of related arts and historical events. Course content will include listening, score analysis, and practice in writing about music. Spring term. Prerequisites: MUHI 1202 and MUHI 3301
3337. 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. Offered irregularly.
3339. Music for Contemporary Audiences. An examination of the interaction of the various forms of popular musical expression (folk, blues, soul, rock, Muzak, and film music) and their impact upon American culture.
3340. Jazz: Tradition and Transformation. Bunk, Bird, Bix, Bags, and Trane. From blues to bop, street beat to free jazz. A study of the people and music from its African/Euro-American origins through the various art and popular forms of the 20th century.
3341. Women and Music, “Like a Virgin:” From Hildegard to Madonna. An introduction to the rich traditions of musical women and to the variety of roles women have played in both “art” music and popular music. Also introduces feminist and gender theories as related to the music of women and men.
3342. Music, Musicians, and Audiences in 19th-Century Paris. See MUHI 4342 for description.
Non-music majors use this course number for enrollment.
4192, 4292, 4392. Directed Studies in Music History. Must be approved by department head.
4301. Research Project in Music History.
4302. Undergraduate Seminar in Music History. This course will provide advanced investigation into a variety of topics in music history. The undergraduate seminar will be writing intensive and will consider such topics as music aesthetics, the works of a specific composer or compositional school, music within the context of a specific time and/or place, or in-depth studies of works relative to a particular genre. Topics to be announced each term. Students may take this seminar more than once. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: MUHI 3301 and 3302.
4316. 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. Prerequisite: Completion of Music History sequence or written permission of department head.
4320. Organ History and Literature. A survey of the literature for the organ, Renaissance to contemporary. Required of organ majors and concentrations (undergraduate). Spring term.
4334. Survey of Vocal Literature. Covers 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. Prerequisite: Completion of Music History sequence or written permission of department head.
4341. Women Composers and Performers in the 19th and 20th Centuries. Examines women musicians from the early 19th century to the present. Included are considerations of women’s professional and private music education. Women’s contributions in a wide variety of professional areas (performance, composition, education, scholarship) are examined within the changing social contexts of the two centuries. Class activities include a variety of types of readings (memoirs, journals, newspaper reviews), videos, recordings, scores and analyses and live student performances. Prerequisite: At least two MUHI survey courses.
4342. Music, Musicians, and Audiences in 19th-Century Paris. Explores music and musicians living and performing in Paris, the city considered to be Europe’s glittering capital of the arts during the 19th century. Discussions of the political and social roles of music following the Revolution (such as the establishment of the Paris Conservatory and the National Opera) will provide the foundation for a focus on the Parisian musical scene during the years 1830-1870. Class trips to events at 19th-century concert halls (Palais Garnier, Théatre Chatelet), modern halls performing 19th-century repertoire, churches (Madeleine, St. Sulpice) and café-cabarets. Fall term of odd-numbered years. (SMU-in-Paris.)
4345. Survey of Opera Literature. 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 in which Romantic opera synthesized 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. Prerequisite: Completion of Music History sequence or written permission of department head.
4346. Survey of Piano Literature. Historical and stylistic study of the music for the piano. Prerequisite: Completion of Music History sequence or written permission of department head.
4347. Symphonic Literature. An examination of representative orchestral works from the late Baroque 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. Prerequisite: Completion of Music History sequence or written permission of department head.
4348. Guitar History and Literature. 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 is given to the evolution of the modern instrument and its repertoire. Offered spring term of odd-numbered years. Prerequisite: Completion of Music History sequence or written permission of department head.
4350. Music in World Cultures. Musical activities and principles selected from various geographical areas of the world. Emphasis is on non-Western materials, but will also study significant cross-cultural encounters. Offered irregularly.
4373. History of Musical Instruments. Study of musical instruments from the early Christian times to the 20th century. Attention is given to performance practices, treatises concerning construction and pedagogy, and the influences of the various instrumental families upon compositional procedures and forms. Offered irregularly.
4375. History of American Music. American music from colonial times to the present. Course includes an examination of compositional forms, procedures, and techniques of selected composers. Prerequisite: At least two MUHI survey courses.
4376. Music in Weimar. Students will explore the critical developments in German music from the late Baroque through the Second World War as reflected in the rich cultural life of Weimar. Excursions to Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden and Eisenach will allow additional focus on German opera and the development of German instrumental music and orchestral institutions. Prerequisite: Completion of Music History Sequence or written permission of department head. (SMU-in-Weimar.)
4384. Survey of Choral Literature. A survey of choral music from the medieval era to the present. 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. Offered spring term of even-numbered years. Prerequisite: Completion of Music History sequence or permission of department head.
5206. Performance Practices in Early Music. Studies in the interpretation of Baroque music from a stylistic point of view. Offered 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. Required of organ majors and concentrations (undergraduate). Recommended elective for M.M. and M.S.M. degree. Fall term.
Piano Pedagogy (MUPD)
4125, 4126. Piano Pedagogy Practicum. Supervised teaching experience; specific goals and projects are agreed upon for the term. Required for all piano majors.
4396. Piano Pedagogy I. In-depth study of methods and curriculum for teaching piano at the elementary level. Focus on philosophical and physiological bases of piano study. Survey and evaluation of current educational materials. Offered fall term of even-numbered years.
4397. 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. Offered fall term of odd-numbered years.
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. 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 emphasis on teacher effectiveness. Survey of college-level keyboard texts. Offered spring term of even-numbered years.
5312. Survey of Precollege Piano Literature. Survey and performance of standard piano literature in all style periods for precollege students. Emphasis on technical preparation and curriculum-building. Offered 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 majors with an emphasis in piano pedagogy performance.
Private Studies (MUPR)
The following numbers for private study apply to all instruments and voice.
3100. 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. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses
3200. 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. Majors are required to enroll in private studies each term until degree requirements are completed. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses
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.
BSSN Bassoon HARP Harp TROM Trombone
CELL Cello HARS Harpsichord TRPT Trumpet
CLAR Clarinet OBOE Oboe TUBA Tuba
DBBS Double Bass ORG Organ VLA Viola
FLUT Flute PERC Percussion VIOL Violin
FRHN French Horn PIAN Piano VOIC Voice
GUIT Guitar SAX Saxophone
Vocal coaching (for upper-division voice performance majors only) course numbers are: VOIC 3015, 3116, 4017, 4118. The instructor coaches the singer on interpretation, style and diction in art song , opera and oratorio.
Recitals (MURE)
3001. Junior Recital for Voice Majors. Solo performance of approximately 30 minutes of music. Graded Pass/Fail by committee.
3101. Junior Recital. Solo performance of approximately 30 minutes of music. Graded Pass/Fail by committee.
4101. Senior Recital for Voice Majors. Solo performance of approximately one hour of music. Graded Pass/Fail by committee.
4201. Senior Recital. Solo performance of approximately one hour of music. Graded Pass/Fail by committee.
Composition and Theory (MUTH) 1129, 1130. Aural Skills I and II. Beginning studies in solfeggio, melodic, and harmonicdictation. Must be taken in sequence. Fall and spring terms. Corequisites: MUTH 1229, 1230.
1225, 1226. Composition. Individual study with the composition faculty and regularly scheduled seminars with faculty and visiting guests. Fall and spring terms. Prerequisite: First-year majors or permission of instructor.
1229, 1230. Theory I and II. Rudiments (notation, clefs, key signatures, intervals, scales, modes), diatonic and chromatic harmony, figured bass, part-writing, analysis. Must be taken in sequence. Fall and spring terms. Corequisites: MUTH 1129, 1130.
2129, 2130. Aural Skills III and IV. Continuation of Aural Skills I and II. Solfeggio, melodic and harmonic dictation employing chromaticism, 20th-century materials. Must be taken in sequence. Fall and spring terms. Prerequisites: MUTH 1130, 1230. Corequisites: MUTH 2229, 2230.
2225, 2226. Composition. Individual study with the composition faculty and regularly scheduled seminars with faculty and visiting guests. Fall and spring terms. Prerequisite: Second-year majors or permission of instructor.
2229, 2230. Theory III and IV. Continuation of Theory I and II covering the Romantic and 20thcentury repertoires. Emphasis on traditional harmonization exercises, beginning studies in musical form and introduction to current analytical methods. Must be taken in sequence. Fall and spring terms. Prerequisites: MUTH 1130, 1230. Corequisites: MUTH 2129, 2130.
3110. Keyboard Skills. Score reading in all clefs, sight reading, figured bass realization. Prerequisites: MUTH 2130, 2230.
3325, 3326. Composition. Individual study with the composition faculty and regularly scheduled seminars with faculty and visiting guests. Fall and spring terms. Prerequisite: Junior major standing or permission of instructor.
3350. Form and Analysis. Study of musical form through examples from pretonal and tonal literatures. Prerequisites: MUTH 2130, 2230.
4184, 4284, 4384. Directed Studies in Music Theory. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
4190, 4290, 4390. Directed Studies in Music Composition. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
4300. 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. Prerequisites: MUTH 2130 and 2230.
4310. Introduction to Electro-Acoustic Music. An introduction to the techniques, concepts, and historical perspective of composing, performing, and listening to electroacoustic music. Topics covered include acoustics, psychoacoustics, sound reproduction systems, tape 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.
4311. 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 and group composition projects in the studio. Spring term. Prerequisite: MUTH 4310 or permission of instructor.
4329, 4330. Composition. Individual study with the composition faculty and regularly scheduled seminars with faculty and visiting guests. Fall and spring terms. Prerequisite: Fourth-year composition majors or permission of instructor.
5330. Instrumentation and Arranging. An overview of the ranges and performing characteristics of orchestral/band instruments and vocalists, with practical application via scoring and arranging for a variety of small instrumental and vocal ensembles. Fall term. Prerequisites: MUTH 2130, 2230.
5350. Advanced Musicianship. This course seeks to develop the student’s musicianship skills beyond the level attained in the basic aural skills sequence of courses. Activities of the course include sight-reading and improvisation studies in a range of musical styles for both voice and instruments, advanced melodic and harmonic dictation exercises, aural analysis of musical examples from a wide range of style periods, and the use of the keyboard to support the continued development of skills. Prerequisites: Completion of basic theory and aural skills sequence for undergraduates; graduate students must pass the theory placement exam or complete all review courses. Permission of instructor.
5360. Advanced Orchestration. More advanced techniques of orchestration are explored through a series of scoring projects for a variety of ensembles. Spring term. Prerequisites: MUTH 5330 or permission of instructor.
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. Prerequisites: MUTH 2130, 2230.
Music Therapy (MUTY)
1120. Clinical Orientation. The study of music therapy assessment, treatment procedures, and evaluation, through observation as well as literature and repertoire review. Each student will participate on a working music therapy team. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
1220. Introduction to Music Therapy. An overview of the function of the music therapist, the history of the music therapy profession, and music in treatment procedures. Required of all music therapy majors and open to others who may want information about the professional field of music therapy. Fall term.
3130, 3230, 3330. Directed Studies in Music Therapy: Medicine and Health.
3141. Developmental Music Therapy Practicum I. Supervised observation of and therapeutic experience with persons who exhibit developmentally delayed disorders. Fall term. Corequisite: MUTY 3211.
3142. Psychiatric Music Therapy Practicum II. Supervised observation of and therapeutic experience with persons who exhibit psychopathological disorders. Fall term. Corequisite: MUTY 3212.
3143. Medical Music Therapy Practicum III. Supervised observation and development of clinical skills with patients in medical settings. Spring term. Corequisite: MUTY 3213.
3144. Gerontological Music Therapy Practicum IV. Supervised observation and development of clinical skills with elderly clients. Spring term. Corequisite: MUTY 3214.
3211. Developmental Music Therapy. A study of music therapy with developmentally disabled children and adults such as mentally retarded, visually disabled, and speech-impaired individuals. Fall term. Corequisite: MUTY 3141.
3212. Psychiatric Music Therapy. A study of music therapy with persons with psychopathological disorders such as schizophrenia, depression and dementia. Fall term. Corequisite: MUTY 3142.
3213. Medical Music Therapy. A study of music therapy with the health impaired, such as burn patients, AIDS patients and obstetric patients. Spring term. Corequisite: MUTY 3143.
3214. Gerontological Music Therapy. A study of music therapy with elderly, gerontological clients. Spring term. Corequisite: MUTY 3144.
4141. Music Therapy Practicum V. Supervised clinical experience in the treatment and health maintenance of clients with clinical disorders.
4142. Music Therapy Practicum VI. Continued supervised clinical experience in the treatment and health maintenance of clients with clinical disorders.
4144, 4145. Internship in Music Therapy I and II. Usually six months, or 1,040 clock hours, of continuous full-time music therapy experience in an AMTA-approved clinical facility. Reports from the intern and music therapy supervisor required before, during, and after the internship. Because the internship extends beyond the regular 4 + month term, enrollment for
MUTY 4144 will occur for the term during which the internship begins; and for MUTY 4145, the term immediately following. Prerequisite: Before the internship, all course, clinical and preclinical work must be completed in the undergraduate music therapy degree or graduate equivalency program.
4340. Music Psychology: Research, Methods, and Materials. A 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 each week. Spring term.
4341. Survey of Music Psychology. Basic study of music systems, with emphasis on perception of and responses to musical stimuli. Interpretation of the interdependence of psychosocio-physiological processes in musical behavior, such as musical ability and preference. Fall term.
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. A survey of contemporary trends in music therapy, psychology, and medicine. Through use of group process and self-exploration, students will develop a comprehensive, personalized, and demonstrable theory of clinical music therapy. Spring term. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Class Instruction for Performance (PERB)
Harpsichord (PERB)
3115. Harpsichord: Early Music Workshop. Intensive study of harpsichord and continuous playing for advanced players (the complete harpsichord works of Rameau, chamber music with professional players of period instruments). Beginning harpsichord classes for those keyboard players who wish to explore the harpsichord, its techniques and repertoire. Summer term.
5118. Introduction to the Harpsichord. Designed to present a variety of topics related to the harpsichord and its music. Provides 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 even-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.
Instrumental (PERB)
1011. Piano Sight Reading I. A requirement for first-year, pre-music majors in piano performance.
Techniques to improve music reading at the keyboard through supervised practice and reading of various keyboard literature.
1012. Piano Sight Reading II. A requirement for first-year, pre-music majors in piano performance.
Emphasis on reading skills that are useful in collaborative playing, including exposure to various types of scores and score preparation. Prerequisite: PERB 1011.
1203. Classic Guitar. Basics of reading music; technique; simple chord progressions as applied to popular music; performance of simple classic guitar pieces.
2203. Classic Guitar. Continued development of technical skills and performance repertoire. Prerequisite: PERB 1203 or equivalent proficiencies.
3016, 3116. 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 in chamber music recitals, in general music recitals and in workshop presentations.
3202. Master Class in Classic Guitar. Master classes, lectures, discussions, and recitals. Summer term.
5011, 5111. Directed Studies in Music Performance. Enrollment for directed studies or approved internships in performance or pedagogy.
Piano (PERB)
1131, 1132, 2131, 2132. Class Piano. A four-term sequence required for non-keyboard music majors. Emphasis on sight reading, technique, harmonization, transposition, improvisation and appropriate literature. Fall and spring terms. Corequisites: MUTH 1229, 1230, 2229, 2230; MUTH 1129, 1130, 2129, 2130. Open to music majors only.
1205. Beginning Class Piano. Designed for students with no previous piano study. Emphasis placed on the development of basic music reading and functional keyboard skills. Open to non-music majors only.
1233, 1234. Advanced Class Piano. A two-term sequence (for keyboard majors or advanced non-keyboard music majors). Emphasis on sight reading, harmonization, transposition, improvisation and technique. Fall and spring terms. Pre- or Corequisites: MUTH 1129, 1229, 1130, 1230.
2205. Elementary Class Piano. Continued development of fundamental keyboard skills. Emphasis on sight reading, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, technique, and repertoire study. Prerequisite: PERB 1205 or equivalent, audition for placement required. Not open to music majors.
Voice (PERB)
1206. Class Voice. A course in basic singing techniques and interpretive skills, suitable for both beginning singers and for students with singing experience but little formal training.
2206. Class Voice. A course in singing techniques and interpretive skills, suitable for students with some singing experience but little formal training. Prerequisite: PERB 1206.
2106. Diction: Italian. Principles of pronunciation and enunciation for singing in Italian. Phonetic practice and practical application to the performance of art songs and arias. Fall term.
2108. Diction: English. Principles of pronunciation and enunciation for singing in English. Phonetic practice and practical application to the performance of art songs and arias. Fall term.
2107. Diction: German. Principles of pronunciation and enunciation for singing in German. Phonetic practice and practical application to the performance of art songs and arias. Spring term.
2109. Diction: French. Principles of pronunciation and enunciation for singing in French. Phonetic practice and practical application to the performance of art songs and arias. Spring term.
2017, 2117, 5017, 5117. Meadows Opera Workshop. Exploration of operatic styles, role study, basic acting techniques and dramatic analysis. Eligibility by audition for the annual main stage production. Meets concurrently with Meadows Opera Ensemble. Open to all undergraduate and graduate voice majors.
3310. Music Theatre Workshop. The development of musical theatre as an American art form is examined through historical perspective and performance of excerpts. Some musical background necessary. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
5101, 5201. Directed Studies in Voice.
5208. Advanced Acting for Voice Majors. Scene study, character development, preparing and researching repertoire, sets, props, and costumes. Fall term. Not repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in VOIC, two semesters of Opera Workshop or Opera Ensemble completed, and consent of applied teacher.
Performance Ensembles (PERE)
Large Ensembles (PERE)
1012, 1112. Mustang Marching Band. Experience in preparation and performance of music for field performances. May be taken for large-ensemble credit by majors.
1013, 1113. Meadows Chorale. A select mixed ensemble open to all students by audition. Spring semester participants in the ensemble will be required to attend an additional 50-minute rehearsal weekly to prepare for a combined choral-orchestra concert.
1014, 1114. Concert Choir. A choral organization open to all students by audition. Non-music majors are encouraged to participate. Placement hearings will be held at the beginning of each term. Spring semester participants in the ensemble will be required to attend an additional 50- minute rehearsal weekly to prepare for a combined choral-orchestra concert.
1018, 1118. Meadows Symphony Orchestra. The Symphony is a large orchestra that performs major repertoire. Non-majors who want an orchestral performance experience are invited to audition.
1019, 1119. Meadows Wind Ensemble. The Wind Ensemble is open to all students on an audition selection basis. Although the majority of the membership is composed of students who are majoring or minoring in music, any University student may audition. The Wind Ensemble performs a wide variety of literature that encompasses both the symphonic band and wind orchestra idioms.
1076, 1176. Choral Union. A large mixed ensemble open to students, faculty, staff, and the greater SMU community. Repertoire includes major works with orchestra. Does not satisfy the vocal or large-ensemble requirement for voice majors or concentrations. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
4050, 4150. Meadows Opera Ensemble. Musical preparation, rehearsal, and performance of one-act operas, opera excerpts and/or a complete role. Eligibility, by audition, for the annual main stage production. Dramatic coaching and role study. Meets concurrently with Meadows Opera Workshop. Spring semester participants in the ensemble will be required to attend an additional 50-minute rehearsal weekly to prepare for a combined choral-orchestra concert. For Senior Voice Performance and second year Master of Music Voice Performance majors only. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Opera Workshop or equivalent previous experience.
Chamber Ensembles (PERE)
1015, 1115. Meadows Jazz Orchestra. Rehearsal and performance of standard and original works for jazz ensembles. By audition.
3020, 3120. Meadows World Music Ensemble. Exploration of rhythms, melodies, forms, and basic ethnic percussion techniques from a variety of cultures including Africa, Asia and Latin America. Composition, improvisation, and performances within forms of ethnic traditions adapted to Western instruments. Prerequisite: Music major or consent of instructor.
3030, 3130. Meadows Guitar Ensemble. Prerequisite: Guitar major or consent of instructor.
3070, 3170. Chamber Ensemble: Instrumental. Chamber music from the Baroque period to the 20th century. Each ensemble is individually coached. By audition.
3071, 3171. 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.
3073, 3173. Meadows Percussion Ensemble. Rehearsal and performance of standard percussion ensemble literature. By audition.
3074, 3174. Chamber Ensemble: Voice. Vocal chamber music from the Renaissance to the 20th century. By audition.
3150, 5150. Chapel Choir. Choir sings for 11 a.m. University Service of Worship (Protestant) on Sundays at Perkins Chapel; 14 services per term. Rehearsal at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
