Courses

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  • MUS U201 Piano Technology I (2 cr.) U201 is a prerequisite for U202. Recommended for piano majors. Introduction to science of tuning in equal temperament, structure of piano, and mechanism of piano’s action.
  • MUS U202 Piano Technology II (2 cr.) U201 is a prerequisite for U202. Recommended for piano majors. Introduction to science of tuning in equal temperament, structure of piano, and mechanism of piano’s action.
  • MUS U210 Reed Making (1 cr.) Principles of double-reed making with development of individual skill and application.
  • MUS U233 Applied French Diction for Singers (1 cr.) P or C: FRIT F100. Drill on phonetics and application to song and opera.
  • MUS U243 Applied German Diction for Singers (1 cr.) P or C: GER G100. Drill on phonetics and application to song and opera.
  • MUS U253 Applied Italian Diction for Singers (1 cr.) P or C: FRIT M100. Drill on phonetics and application to song and opera.
  • MUS U263 Pronunciation of Historical Languages (3 cr.) A survey of the changes in the pronunciation of Romance and Germanic languages from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century.
  • MUS U361 English Diction for Singers (1 cr.) Drill on phonetics with application to singing. May be taken for undergraduate and graduate credit.
  • MUS U406 Introduction to Piano Technology (2-3 cr.) Aspects of upright and grand piano technology, including building/rebuilding pianos, action regulation, voicing and tone, theory of tuning, basic tuning techniques, and discussion of sales and pricing. Recommended for piano majors.
  • MUS U453 Italian Operatic Diction (1 cr.) P: U253 Applied Italian Diction for Singers and consent of instructor. Coaching in Italian diction involving the standard Italian repertoire.
  • MUS U471 Topics in Piano Technology (2-3 cr.) Practical hands-on work in various areas of piano technology, including upright and grand piano regulation and tuning. May be repeated for different topics only.
  • MUS U501 Introduction to Piano Technology (2-3 cr.) Aspects of upright and grand piano technology, including building/rebuilding pianos, action regulation, voicing, and tone, theory of tuning, basic tuning techniques, and discussion of sales and pricing. Recommended for piano majors.
  • MUS U502 Topics in Piano Technology (2-3 cr.) Practical hands-on work in various areas in piano technology, including upright and grand piano regulation and tuning. May be repeated for different topics only.
  • MUS U510 Advanced Reed Making (1 cr.) P: U210 Reed Making or permission of instructor. Principles of double-reed making with focus on advanced skill and understanding in reed finishing.

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