Course Codes
Undergraduate Music Performance Study
Graduate Music Performance Study
Recitals
Ensemble
Academic Courses

Course Codes

Not all courses are offered every year. The number of credit hours given for a course is indicated in parentheses following the course title. The abbreviation "P" refers to the course prerequisite or prerequisites, and the abbreviation "C" refers to the course corequisite or corequisites. Courses exempt from the Incomplete rule (see "Academic Regulations") are marked by the sign ♣. Letter prefixes indicate subject fields as follows:

A	Recording Arts
B	Brass
C	Church Music
D	Percussion
E	Music Education and Pedagogy
F	Techniques
G	Conducting
H	Harp
I	Recitals
J	Ballet
K	Composition
L	Guitar
M	Music History and Literature
N	Honors
P	Piano
Q	Organ
R	Opera
S	Strings
T	Music Theory
U	Unclassified Courses
V	Voice
W	Woodwinds
X	Ensembles
Y	Early Music
Z	Nonmajor

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Undergraduate Music Performance Study

Undergraduate music performance study courses include private lessons and recitals.

Private Lessons

	Undergraduate Elective/Secondary (2 cr.)	Undergraduate Major (2-6 cr.)
Brass   Horn   Trumpet   Trombone   Euphonium   Tuba	B110 B120 B130 B140 B150	B410 B420 B430 B440 B450
Early Music   Early Instruments   and Early Voice	Y110	Y410
Guitar	L100	L400
Harp	H100	H400
Organ	Q100	Q400
Percussion	D100	D400
Piano	P100	P400
Strings   Violin   Viola   Violoncello   Double Bass	S110 S120 S130 S140	S410 S420 S430 S440
Voice	V100	V400
Woodwinds   Flute   Oboe   Clarinet   Bassoon   Saxophone	W110 W120 W130 W140 W150	W410 W420 W430 W440 W450

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Graduate Music Performance Study

Graduate music performance study courses include private lessons and recitals.

Private Lessons

	Graduate Elective	Graduate Minor	Graduate Major
Brass   Horn   Trumpet   Trombone   Euphonium   Tuba	B710 B720 B730 B740 B750	B810 B820 B830 B840 B850	B910 B920 B930 B940 B950
Early Music   Voice	Y710 Y750	Y810 Y850	Y910 Y950
Guitar	L700	L800	L900
Harp	H700	H800	H900
Organ	Q700	Q800	Q900
Percussion	D700	D800	D900
Piano	P700	P800	P900
Strings   Violin   Viola   Violoncello   Double Bass	S710 S720 S730 S740	S810 S820 S830 S840	S910 S920 S930 S940
Voice	V700	V800	V900
Woodwinds   Flute   Oboe   Clarinet   Bassoon   Saxophone	W710 W720 W730 W740 W750	W810 W820 W830 W840 W850	W910 W920 W930 W940 W950

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Recitals

Undergraduate Recitals
Master's, Diploma, and Doctoral Chamber Recitals
Doctoral Recitals
Performance and Composition Masterclass
Class Instruction in Performance
Keyboard Proficiency

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Undergraduate Recitals

I311 B.S./B.M.E./B.M. Jazz Senior Recital (0 cr.)
I411 B.M. Junior Recital (0 cr.)
I412 B.M. Senior Recital (0 cr.)
K402 Senior Recital in Composition (0 cr.)

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Master's, Diploma, and Doctoral Chamber Recitals

I611 Performer Diploma Recital (0 cr.)
I711 Master's Recital (0 cr.)
I821 Doctoral Chamber Music Recital (1 cr.)
I911 Artist Diploma Recital (0 cr.)
I921 Artist Diploma Chamber Music Recital (0 cr.)
R600 Opera Roles (0 cr.)

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Doctoral Recitals

(Consult department chairperson for repertoire requirements.)
B601 Doctoral Brass Recital (1 cr.)
B602 Doctoral Chamber Recital (1 cr.)
B603 Chamber Music Practicum (1 cr.)
D601-D602-D603-D604 Doctoral Percussion Recital I-II-III-IV (1-1-1-1 cr.)
G603 Instrumental Conducting Performance (1 cr.)
G605 Wind Conducting Performance (1 cr.)
G801 Instrumental Conducting Performance (3 cr.)
G802 Wind Conducting Performance (3 cr.)
G810-G811 Choral Conducting Performance I-II (3-3 cr.)
H601-H602-H603-H604 Doctoral Harp Recital I-II-III-IV (1-1-2-2 cr.)
K701 Doctoral Composition Chamber Recital (1 cr.)
L661 Guitar Recital (1-1-1 cr.)
P601-P602-P603 Doctoral Piano Recital I-II-III (1-1-1 cr.)
P604 Doctoral Piano Recital-Final (cr. arr.)
P605-P606 Doctoral Piano Concerto I-II (1-1 cr.)
Q601 Doctoral Organ Recital (1 cr.)
Q608 Doctoral Organ/Choir Recital (1 cr.)
S611-S612 Doctoral Violin Recital I-II (2-2 cr.)
S613 Doctoral Violin Concerto (1 cr.)
S614 Doctoral Viola Concerto (1 cr.)
S621-S622 Doctoral Viola Recital I-II (2-2 cr.)
S631-S632 Doctoral Violoncello Recital I-II (2-2 cr.)
S633 Doctoral Violoncello Concerto (1 cr.)
S650 Concertmaster or Section Leader (Doctoral) (1 cr.)
S651-S652 Double Bass Recital I-II (2-2 cr.)
V601-V602-V603 Doctoral Voice Recitals (1-1-1 cr.)
W611-W612 Doctoral Woodwind Recitals (1-1 cr.)
W613 Doctoral Chamber Music Recital (1 cr.)
Y701 Doctoral Early Music Recital (1 cr.)

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Performance and Composition Masterclass

I500 Performance and Composition Masterclass (0 cr.)

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Class Instruction in Performance

L101 Beginning Guitar Class (2 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Class guitar instruction for non-music majors.
L102 Intermediate Guitar Class (2 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Class guitar instruction for non-music majors.
L103 Advanced Guitar Class (2 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Class advanced guitar instruction for non-music majors.
L111 Beginning Bass Guitar Class (2 cr.)P: Permission of instructor. Class bass guitar instruction for non-music majors.
L112 Intermediate Bass Guitar Class (2 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Class intermediate classical bass guitar instruction for non-music majors.
L113 Advanced Bass Guitar Class (2 cr.)P: Permission of instructor. Class bass guitar instruction for non-music majors.
P100 Piano Elective/Secondary (2 cr.)
P110 Beginning Piano Class 1, Non-Music Majors (2 cr.) Class piano for beginning piano students.
P111 Piano Class 1, Music Majors (2 cr.) Class piano for beginning piano students.
P112 Piano Class 1, Music Majors (2 cr.) Class piano for beginning piano students with previous piano experience.
P120 Beginning Piano Class 2, Non-Music Majors (2 cr.) Class piano (second-semester level).
P121 Piano Class 2, Music Majors (2 cr.) Class piano (second-semester level).
P124 Piano Class 2, Music Majors (2 cr.) Class piano (second-semester level) for incoming music students with piano background.
P130 Beginning Piano Class 3, Non-Music Majors (2 cr.) Class piano (third-semester level).
P131 Piano Class 3, Music Majors (2 cr.) Class piano (third-semester level, accelerated).
P141 Piano Class 4, Music Majors (2 cr.) Class piano (fourth-semester level).
V101 Voice Class (cr. arr.) Instruct beginners in introductory aspects of voice, vocal techniques, and sight reading.
V410 Vocal Coaching (Undergraduate Voice Majors) (2 cr.)

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Keyboard Proficiency

I105 Keyboard Proficiency Equivalency (0 cr.) Alternative proficiency examination allowing undergraduate students whose major instrument is guitar, harp, or harpsichord to demonstrate comparable proficiency skills on their major instrument.
P105 Keyboard Proficiency Examination (0 cr.) Undergraduate proficiency examination at the piano and organ.

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Ensemble

Major Ensembles
X002 Piano Accompanying (2 cr.) Qualified undergraduate students may be assigned to studio accompanying for three hours per week in lieu of choral ensemble. Requires choral department approval.
X030 Ballet Ensemble (2 cr.) Required of all ballet students; elective for students outside the School of Music with consent of instructor. Rehearsals for ballet and opera production.
X040 University Instrumental Ensembles (2 cr.)

Bands
There are six university bands: the Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Band, the Concert Band, the University Band, the Marching Hundred, and the Basketball Pep Band. The Pep Band is organized following the football season from members of the Marching Hundred. The university concert bands perform both on campus and on various tours.

Orchestras
There are four symphony orchestras, a chamber orchestra, a baroque (period instrument) orchestra, and the New Music Ensemble. Students are assigned by the performance faculty. Each ensemble rehearses an average of 84 hours per semester.

Jazz Bands
There are three performing jazz bands.

X050 Marching Hundred for Non-Music Majors Open to all enrolled students on the Bloomington campus.
X060 Early Music Ensembles (2 cr.)
X070 University Choral Ensembles (2 cr.)The following ensembles rehearse daily: Chamber Singers, Pro Arte Singers, Singing Hoosiers, University Chorale, Opera Chorus, University Singers, and Women's Chorus. The Singing Hoosiers, Pro Arte Singers, and Chamber Singers make various tours and are available for special performances.
X080 Opera Technical Crew (2 cr.)
X090 Audio Technical Crew (2 cr.)
X091 String Repair Technical Crew (2 cr.) Supervised execution of repair and maintenance techniques for string instruments.

Other Ensembles (see also F449 and F549 for Harp Ensemble and F450 and F550 for Chamber Music Coaching) (These courses may not be counted for required ensemble credit.)
X420 Small Ensembles (1 cr.), Brass Choir, Trombone Choir, and Clarinet Choir.
X490 Percussion Ensemble (1 cr.)
X413 Latin American Popular Music, Performance Emphasis (3 cr.) Emphasis on musical practice. Arranging and performance of genres in solo, chamber, and band ensembles. Open to music majors and non-majors with performing skills.
X414 Latin American Ensemble (2 cr.) Represents the performance component only of X413, and may be repeated for credit. Nonmajor Ensembles
X001 Ensemble (Non-Music Majors Only) (1-2 cr.) Men's chorus, women's chorus, mixed chorus, band, string orchestra, and other ensembles. Open to students outside the School of Music. Does not fulfill the major ensemble requirement for music majors.

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Academic Courses

Recording Arts and Audio Technology
Church Music
Music Education and Pedagogy Courses
School of Education Courses
Techniques
Chamber Music, Coaching and Accompanying
Conducting
Ballet
Composition
Music History and Literature
Honors
Music Technology
Opera
Music Theory
Unclassified Courses
Nonmajor Academic Courses

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Recording Arts and Audio Technology

A101 Introduction to Audio Technology (2 cr.) Introduction to the equipment and techniques employed in audio recording and reinforcement, including basic audio theory, analog recording, and an introduction to digital audio.
A102 Audio Techniques I (3 cr.) P: A101 Introduction to Audio Technology. Introduction to studio and recording techniques, including theory and practice of the use of microphones in mono and stereo recording, elementary tape editing, analog tape machines, and digital principles.
A111 Basic Electricity (2 cr.) P: two years high school algebra, Mathematics M025 Pre-Calculus Mathematics, or equivalent. Fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism with review of necessary algebra.
A112 Electronics I (3 cr.) P: A111 Basic Electricity. AC theory and introduction to circuit elements and active devices.
A201 Advanced Audio Theory (3 cr.) P: A102 Audio Techniques I and A112 Electronics I. Study of specialized studio and digital recording equipment and techniques.
A211 Electronics II (3 cr.) P: A112 Electronics I. System design and operation applied to audio, both analog and digital.
A270 Audio Techniques II (3 cr.) P: A102 Audio Techniques I. Intermediate studio and recording techniques, including multitrack recording and mixdown.
A311 Audio Repair and Maintenance I (3 cr.) P: A112 Electronics I. Instruction in basic maintenance of audio equipment with concentration on test equipment and procedures, analog tape machine alignment, and basic tape transport maintenance. Practical experience is emphasized.
A312 Audio Repair and Maintenance II (3 cr.) P: A311 Audio Repair and Maintenance I. Instruction in maintenance of audio equipment with concentration on advanced tape transport and electronic setup, wiring practices, and electronic systems analysis and repair. Practical experience is emphasized.
A321 Media Techniques (3 cr.) P: A211 Electronics II and A270 Audio Techniques II. Study of audio production techniques for radio, video, film, and multi-image presentations. Emphasis on mixing criteria for broadcast and visual productions.
A360 Recording Techniques (2 cr.) P: A270 Audio Techniques II. Supervised practical experience in nonmultitrack recording and editing. Individual project work, plus group listening and discussion sessions.
A361 Advanced Recording Projects (2 cr.) P: A360 Recording Techniques and permission of instructor. Practical experience in nonmultitrack recording and editing from the perspective of the recording producer/ engineer. Individual project work, plus group listening and discussion sessions.
A370 Studio Techniques I (2 cr.) P: A270 Audio Techniques II. Supervised practical experience in multitrack recording and mixing. Small group and individual project work, plus group listening and discussion.
A380 Final Project in Audio Technology (1 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Preparation of dossier summarizing all work completed (concurrent with last semester of on-campus course work).
A450 Recording Arts (repertory) (2 cr.)
A460 Recording Arts (techniques) (cr. arr.)
A461 Senior Project in Recording Arts (1 cr.)
A470 Studio Techniques II (2 cr.) P: A370 Studio Techniques I. Advanced production experience in multitrack recording and mixing. Individual project work, plus group listening and discussion.
A480 Internship in Audio (2-6 cr.) P: A380 Final Project in Audio Technology. Supervised experience in a working environment directly related to audio technology. Assessed by reports from the student and on-site supervisor.

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Church Music

C400 Research in Church Music (cr. arr.)♣
C401 Church Music I (3 cr.) Basic keyboard skills, four-part harmonization of melodies and given bases, improvisation of simple chord progressions in four-part style, basic modulation, and transposition of four-part materials (hymns).
C402 Church Music II (3 cr.) P: C401 Church Music I or special examination. Further development of keyboard skills, reading of figured bass, score reading, and advanced transposition.
C403 Church Music III (3 cr.) P: C402 Church Music II or special examination. Survey of liturgies, introductory hymnody, console conducting, service music, advanced modulation, and improvisation.
C404 Church Music IV (3 cr.) P: C403 Church Music III. Continuation of materials of C403 Church Music III. Satisfactory completion of C404 Church Music IV completes the keyboard proficiency requirement for organists.
C500 Independent Study in Church Music Practices (cr. arr.)
C502 Hymnody (3 cr.) A study of the history and structure of hymn texts and music with special emphasis on hymn writers of the twentieth century.
C504 Improvisational Skills (2 cr.) Basic keyboard skills with emphasis on harmony, chord progressions, and simple form(s). Prerequisite to C524 Organ Improvisation unless exempted by audition.
C522 Handbell Practicum (1 cr.) A practical introduction to handbell performance, conducting, and ensemble development. Course includes instruction in basic and advanced handbell ringing techniques, conducting, assignment of bells, and knowledge of literature. Open to Organ and Organ and Church Music majors.
C523 Church Music Practicum (2 cr.)♣ A study of repertoire, performance techniques (e.g., console conducting), and organizational methods required of church musicians.
C524 Organ Improvisation (2 cr.) P: C403 Church Music III, C404 Church Music IV, and C504 Improvisational Skills. Improvisation for the church organists, with emphasis on stylistic considerations, formal structures, and devices.
C533 Sacred Choral Literature I, Small Forms (2-3 cr.) Sacred music from the sixteenth century to the present: smaller forms, motets, and anthems.
C534 Sacred Choral Literature II, Large Forms (2 cr.) The development of cantata, oratorio, and the concert mass from 1600 to the present. Special emphasis on usage in the church music programs of today.
C535 Introduction to Liturgy and the Arts (2 cr.) A study of the relationship between liturgy, music, and other related arts both in history and current practice.
C620 Certificate Final Project (1 cr.)

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Music Education and Pedagogy Courses

E130 Introduction to Music Learning (2 cr.) Introduction to the philosophy, sociology, and psychology of music. Survey of careers in music, including teaching (school and private), performing, scholarship, publishing, and technical fields. This course fulfills the pedagogy requirement for B.M. degrees, or it may substitute for E131 Introduction to Music Education (2 cr.) for B.M.E. degrees.
E131 Introduction to Music Education (2 cr.) An introduction to the philosophic, historical, and sociological concepts underlying current music education practice with an emphasis on issues of cultural diversity and the impact of technology.
E230 Teaching Music through Performance (2 cr.) P: E130 Introduction to Music Learning or E131 Introduction to Music Education. Preparation of lecture/demonstrations in music, including selection of topics and literature, administration, and evaluation. Ensembles composed of students enrolled in the class perform productions at community sites such as schools, hospitals, service clubs, etc.
E231 General Music Methods K-12 (2 cr.) P: E131 Introduction to Music Education; C: EDUC M201 Laboratory/Field Experience (0 cr.) which requires 15 hours of fieldwork. Principles of musical development and curriculum planning applied to the teaching of general music in schools, including special populations. The application of computer technologies to the teaching of general music and music appreciation are examined.
E241 Introduction to Music Fundamentals Designed to aid elementary majors in the School of Education in learning to sing and read music.
E303 Violin Pedagogy (2 cr.)
E304 Violin Pedagogy (2 cr.) P: E303.
E306 Cello Pedagogy (2 cr.)
E312 Arranging for Instrumental and Vocal Groups (2 cr.) P: T252 Music Theory and Literature IV and T232 Musical Skills III, or equivalent for all students, and F205 Introduction to Instrumental Techniques for choral general music education majors. Scoring for orchestra, band, and chorus. Required of all music education majors.
E350 Chamber Music Coaching I (1 cr.) Specified chamber music experience in classes for woodwind and brass students and quartets for majors in violin, viola and cello.
E351 Chamber Music Coaching II (1 cr.) Specified chamber music experience in classes for woodwind students and quartets for majors in violin, viola, and cello.
E400 Undergraduate Readings in Music Education (cr. arr.)♣
E410 Topics in Music Education and Pedagogy ( 3 cr.) P: Junior standing in the School of Music or consent of instructor. Focus on aspects of music education and pedagogy relevant to students enrolled in the degree programs, Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Science in Music; the course is not intended to fulfill Bachelor of Music Education requirements. E410 emphasizes theory and research in music education and pedagogy. The scope of topics will include music teaching in private and small group settings, the role of music in society, women in music, research in music pedagogy, philosophy, psychology, and sociology of music. May be repeated for different topics.
E458 Pedagogy of Jazz (2 cr.) Techniques and methods of teaching jazz studies, including the training of jazz bands.
E459 Instrumental Pedagogy (1-3 cr.) Pedagogy classes pertaining to the individual instruments.
E467 Techniques of String Class Teaching (3 cr.) Current pedagogical practices, procedures, and materials for string teaching for both class and private instruction.
E489 Organ Pedagogy (3 cr.) Pedagogical practices, procedure, and materials for organ teaching.
E493 Piano Pedagogy (2 cr.) Required of senior piano majors. Methods and materials for teaching individuals and classes of both children and adults. Two hours of demonstration and two hours of teaching each week.
E494 Voice Pedagogy (3 cr.) Principles of voice production. Quality, diction, range, breathing, vocalization, dynamics, agility, and vocal hygiene as bases for an approach to voice teaching.
E503 Violin Pedagogy (2 cr.) Learning the skills to teach a beginning violin student through lectures, observation of private and group lessons, and teaching children under the supervision of the instructor. Paper on a topic from the course.
E504 Violin Pedagogy (2 cr.) P: E503. Learning to teach shifting, vibrato, and bow strokes, and exploring the repertoire of young violinists. Course includes lectures, observation of private and group lessons, and teaching children under the supervision of the instructor. Paper on a topic from the course.
E506 Cello Pedagogy (2 cr.) Comparisons of cello methods and materials, study of right-hand and left-hand techniques, observation of teaching, and practical experience teaching private and class lessons. Paper on a topic from the course.
E507-E508 Recorder Pedagogy I-II (2-1 cr.) I. Methods of teaching recorder technique and repertory, with emphasis on precollege levels. II. P: E507 Recorder Pedagogy I using materials and techniques acquired in methods class.
E509 Horn Pedagogy (1 cr.) Observation of two private lessons per week taught by major teachers. Term paper required.
E510 Trumpet and Cornet Pedagogy (1 cr.) Observation of two private lessons per week taught by major teachers. Term paper required.
E511 Trombone Pedagogy (1 cr.) Observation of two private lessons per week taught by major teachers. Term paper required.
E512 Tuba Pedagogy (1 cr.) Observation of two private lessons per week taught by major teachers. Term paper required.
E513 Harp Pedagogy (3 cr.) A survey of teaching materials and methods for the harp and texts on basic musicianship. Observation of private lessons and class instruction.
E514 Applied Harp Pedagogy (3 cr.) A supervised series of private and class harp lessons.
E515 Double Bass Pedagogy (1 cr.) Observation of two private lessons per week taught by major teachers. Term paper required.
E516 Instructional Programs and Learning in Music (3 cr.) The application of theories of musical learning to the selection and sequencing of content in a variety of learning settings.
E517 Sociology of Music (1-3 cr.) Discussions and informal lectures on aspects of the sociology of music viewed from the perspective of process.
E518 Foundations of Music Education (3 cr.) Interdisciplinary approach, including aspects of philosophy, psychology, aesthetics, and sociology.
E519 Psychology of Music (3 cr.) Functions of the musical mind; factors in the development of musical skills and maturity.
E520 Seminar in Music Education for Master's Degree Students (2 cr.) P or C: E518 Foundations of Music Education. Required of master's degree students in music education. Two meetings a week. Reports on research by students or faculty members.
E521 The Children's Chorus (3 cr.) Vocal and choral techniques, literature, and organizational practices appropriate to children's choral ensembles.
E522 Music in Early Childhood (3 cr.) A survey of research literature in musical development and applications to the selection of materials and teaching methods for the preschool- and kindergarten-aged child.
E523 Music in Special Education (3 cr.) Methods and materials for the musical education of learners with special characteristics. Emphasis on adaptive procedures for mainstream education students.
E524 Experimental Teaching in Elementary School Music (3 cr.) For graduate students in music education who have teaching experience. Comprehensive study of the elementary music program, including new techniques, materials, and literature.
E525 Supervision of Music in the Public Schools (1-3 cr.) Functions and techniques of music supervision; problems of music consultants; in-service training for classroom teachers; and administration of school music programs.
E526 Exploratory Approaches to Music in Junior and Senior High School (1-3 cr.) Contemporary philosophy, music theory, and practice for use in classes in general music, music appreciation, music history, allied arts, and music theory. Techniques for working with adolescents and their problems of interest, changing voice, and capability.
E527 Advanced Instrumental Methods (3 cr.) Application of current teaching techniques to group instrumental instruction. Designed for students with previous teaching experience.
E528 Advanced Choral Methods (3 cr.) Application of current teaching techniques to a variety of choral ensemble types. Designed for students with previous teaching experience.
E529 Special Topics in Music Education (3 cr.) Selected topics in music education practice and research, including instructional methods; historical, philosophical, psychological and social foundations; and contemporary issues in music education. The course may be repeated under different topic designations.
E530 Learning Processes in Music (3 cr.) Descriptive and prescriptive conditions of musical learning and development. Included are interdisciplinary studies of learning involving musical, psychological, physiological, cultural, and sociological factors.
E531-E532 Research Methods in Music I-II (3-3 cr.) I. Nature of research and scientific method; application to problems of music research. Critique of research studies. II. Problem definition; development of research design. Probability and sampling procedure. Techniques for the location, collection, quantification, and treatment of data. Research report required.
E533 Research in Music Education (cr. arr.)♣ P: E532 Research Methods in Music II or consent of instructor.
E534 Practicum in Music Education (3 cr.)♣ Research techniques and procedures. Practical or creative project or investigation required (may be a phase of a cooperative study or an independent project).
E535 Measurement, Evaluation, and Guidance in Music (3 cr.) P: E519 Psychology of Music or consent of instructor. Standardized tests, classroom or studio marking, auditioning, and adjudication; evaluation of aptitude in light of professional and educational criteria; and use of data in counseling.
E536 Special Workshop in Music Education (cr. arr.)
E545 Guided Professional Experiences (cr. arr.) P: Consent of instructor. Further development of professional skills in teaching, supervision, and administration by means of laboratory techniques and use of School of Music facilities and resources. Evidence required of competency to carry out independent work.
E551 Seminar in Instrumental Teaching (3 cr.) Principles of the pedagogy of individual instruments applied to private and group instruction. Members of the performance faculty will participate in discussions.
E557 Band Arranging for Graduate Students (3 cr.) P: K214-K215 Instrumentation I-II or demonstration of ability to score satisfactorily for small orchestra. Scoring of chorale and dance forms for band choirs and full band. Transcription of appropriate selections from piano, organ, or orchestra literature.
E559 Instrumental Pedagogy (1-3 cr.) P: Graduate standing. Pedagogy classes pertaining to the individual instruments.
E560 Historical Development of Wind Groups and Literature (3 cr.) A comprehensive study of wind groups focusing on instrumentation and literature from its earliest beginnings to the present. Special emphasis on major works, composers, stylistic changes, and programming.
E561 Choral Methods and Materials (3 cr.) Advanced choral methods for the practicing teacher or advanced student. Literature survey for secondary school environment. Resources and methodology leading to a comprehensive choral curriculum.
E568 Administration of Instrumental Groups (3 cr.) Supervision of school bands and orchestras: student personnel, financing, program construction, rehearsal techniques, festival participation, physical plant, and repair of instruments.
E569 Seminar in Class Piano Teaching (1 cr.) Teaching techniques for piano classes. Required of all graduate assistants whose duties involve teaching class piano; must be taken during the first semester of class piano teaching.
E570 Pedagogy of Jazz (3 cr.) Techniques and methods of teaching jazz studies.
E571-E572-E573 Kodály Concept I-II-III (3-3-3 cr.) Methods, analysis, and solfege; materials and curriculum development.I. Primary. II. Intermediate. III. Advanced.
E574-E575-E576 Orff Program Development I-II-III (3-3-3 cr.) Methods and materials, movement, singing and playing skills; curriculum development. I. Primary.II. Intermediate. III. Advanced.
E589 Organ Pedagogy (3 cr.) An overview of historical organ method books, organ pedagogy, and supporting material. Course consists of some lecture as well as the individual student doing actual teaching (observed by the instructor) with follow-up conferences.
E593 Piano Methods (2 cr.) Elective for master's degree candidates in piano. Two lectures a week. Four instructors for four weeks each.
E594 Vocal Pedagogy (3 cr.) P: Must be voice major or have consent of instructor. Processes in voice production: respiration, phonation, articulation, and resonance. Psychological, psysiological, and acoustical problems including voice classification, quality, diction, and registration will be discussed. A major paper on a related subject will also be required. Assignment of students to members of the class for supervised teaching. A study of studio procedure and practical subjects related to studio and class voice instruction.
E596 Research in Performance Study (cr. arr.)♣
E600 Thesis in Music Education (3 cr.)♣
E616 Curriculum in Music Education (3 cr.) P: E518 Foundations of Music Education and consent of instructor. Purpose, problems, development, and current trends in music curricular structures in elementary, secondary, and higher education.
E618 History and Philosophy of Music Education (3 cr.) P: E518 Foundations of Music Education. The interaction of the theory and practice of music education with historical and philosophical developments in the European/American tradition.
E625 Administration of Music in Higher Education (3 cr.) Administration problems, curricular content, securing of teaching personnel and equipment, planning of music buildings, and other duties attendant upon the administrator of a music department or school of music.
E635 College Music Teaching (3 cr.) Theory of teaching, philosophic assumptions, aesthetic theories, approaches to education, implications for teaching music education, music history and literature, and music theory courses.
E658 Music Education Doctoral Seminar I (2 cr.) Required of doctoral students in music education. Two meetings a week. Reports on research by students or faculty members.
E659 Music Education Doctoral Seminar II (2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Advanced professional study in the theory and practice of music education, with application of all previous course material for the doctoral degree.
E660 Philosophical Research in Music Education (2 cr.) An examination of the methods used in philosophical research in music education, with a survey of major studies and trends of inquiry.
E661 Historical Research in Music Education (2 cr.) An examination of the methods used in historical research in music education, with a survey of major studies and trends of inquiry.
E662 Public Lecture in Music Education (1 cr.) A presentation made to the university community or at an appropriate professional conference. The paper presented must be approved by the student's advisory committee.
E690 Seminar in Piano Pedagogy and Instructional Materials I (cr. arr.) P: Consent of instructor. Teaching approaches: rational practicing, beginner's methods, and group teaching.
E691-E692 Seminar in Piano Pedagogy and Instructional Materials II-III (cr. arr.) P: E690 Seminar in Piano Pedagogy and Instructional Materials I or consent of instructor. II. Technique, mechanics of the instrument, physiology and psychology of playing. III. Teaching repertoire, schools of pianism, memorization, and sight reading.
E694 Applied Comparative Voice Pedagogy (3 cr.) P: E594 Vocal Pedagogy. Supervised individual performance of technical principles and terminology employed in vocal teaching, 1700 to the present. Concepts of breathing, phonation, resonance, and range. Diction is sung and discussed by each class member. Vocal examples from song literature.
E695 Seminar in Vocal Pedagogy Research (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. For advanced students in voice and voice pedagogy. Formal research paper required.
E700 Dissertation in Music Education (cr. arr.)♣

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School of Education Courses

Education M323 The Teaching of Music in the Elementary Schools (2 cr.) P: Music E241 Introduction to Music Fundamentals. Not open to music majors. Fundamental procedures of teaching elementary school music, stressing music materials suitable for the first six grades.
Education M342 Methods and Materials for Teaching Elementary Music (3 cr.) P: Admission to the Teacher Education Program; Music E131 Introduction to Music Education, and E231 General Music Methods K-12. For field experience credit, students should enroll concurrently in Education M301 Laboratory/Field Experience for 0 credit hours. Detailed study of current teaching techniques for the elementary school music class; Dalcroze, Kodály, and Orff techniques; review of current textbooks and other materials; classroom recorder and guitar.
Education M343 Methods and Materials for Teaching Choral Music (3 cr.) P: Junior standing; admission to the Teacher Education Program; Music E131 Introduction to Music Education and E231 General Music Methods K-12. For field experience credit, students should enroll in Education M301 Laboratory/Field Experience (0 cr.). Organization and development of choral groups; voice production; rehearsal techniques; tone, diction, and phrasing; materials suitable for school choruses at secondary level.
Education M344 Methods and Materials for Teaching Instrumental Music (2-3 cr.) P: Junior standing; admission to the Teacher Education Program; Music E131 Introduction to Music Education and E231 General Music Methods K-12. For field experience credit, students should enroll in Education M301 Laboratory/Field Experience (0 cr.). Teaching methods and materials; organization of the instrumental curriculum.
Education M434 Administration of School Bands (2 cr.) P: Senior standing; EDUC M344 (to be taken during the professional semester). Teaching, organization, and administration of school wind and percussion ensembles. Five meetings per week.
Education M436 Administration of School Orchestras (2 cr.) P: Senior Standing; EDUC M344 (to be taken during the professional semester). Teaching, organization, and administration of school orchestras. Five meetings per week.
Education M471 Undergraduate Seminar in Music Education (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor; admission to the Teacher Education Program. A practical orientation to the personal and professional problems that attend the student-teaching experience. On-site visitation.
Education M482 Student Teaching: All Grades (10 cr.) P: Senior standing, upper-division hearing, 10 credit hours of instrumental techniques (where required); all required conducting, education, and music education courses with the exception of Education M464 Methods of Teaching Reading must be completed prior to or during the student-teaching semester. A ten-week, full-time, continuous, and supervised experience.
Education M580 Student Teaching for Graduate Students: All Grades (9 cr.) A nine-week, full-time, continuous, and supervised experience.

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Techniques

F201 Jazz Piano Class (1 cr.) P: F321 Jazz Improvisation I, C: F321 Jazz Improvisation I, or permission of instructor. Instruction in the use of the piano in the composition, arranging, and accompanying of jazz. Proficiency in each area is examined at the end of the course.
F205 Introduction to Instrumental Techniques (2 cr.) For B.M.E. voice and piano concentrations. Techniques and materials for beginning instrumental study. Recommended for sophomores and juniors.
F261 String Class Techniques (2 cr.) Class instruction and teaching methods for violin, viola, violoncello, and double bass.
F281 Brass Instrument Techniques (2 cr.) Class instruction and teaching methods for trumpet, horn, trombone, and tuba.
F316 Jazz Arranging I (3 cr.) Jazz instruments and special effects obtainable on each. Scoring of popular songs for the modern dance orchestra.
F317 Jazz Arranging II (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Arranging for various combinations of instruments in different styles.
F318 Styles and Analysis of Jazz (2 cr.) Technical features of various styles from the inception of jazz to the present.
F321-F322 I-II (2-2 cr.) Jazz Improvisation Theory and techniques of jazz improvisation with an emphasis on functional harmony, melodic form, special scales, tune studies, ear training, and development of style.
F337 Woodwind Techniques (2 cr.) Class instruction and teaching methods for flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone.
F338 Percussion Techniques (2 cr.) Instruction in timpani, snare drum, xylophone, bass drum, cymbals, Latin and jazz drums, etc. Laboratory class with an emphasis on teaching techniques.
F400 Seminar in Interpretation (2-3 cr.) P: Audition by and consent of instructor concerned. Instruction in interpretation by a performance teacher who is not the student's regular instructor.
F402 Techniques of Percussion Instrument Repair (2 cr.) P: Successful completion of upper-division examination. Techniques of care, repair, construction, and maintenance of the following percussion instrument classifications: Membranes, metallophones, idiophones, and accessories.
F403 Percussion Scoring (2 cr.) Nomenclature, calligraphy, spectrum, notation, legend systems, timbre, characteristics, and ranges.
F404 Percussion Master Class (2 cr.) Technical, physical, aesthetic, and logistical factors in preparing solo, chamber, and orchestral repertory.
F405 Percussion Seminar (1-3 cr.) History, languages, and written and improvisational uses of indigenous instruments. Masterworks survey.
F419 Special Topics (1-3 cr.) P: Junior standing. A format intended to accommodate special content not necessarily appropriate to a fixed listing. Planned to utilize unique competencies of faculty and special interests of students.
F449 Elements of Harp Ensemble Performance (.5 to 1 cr.) Preparation for performance with mixed instrument ensembles.
F457 Seminar in Performance (cr. arr.) P: Permission of instructor. Basic properties and techniques of orchestral and band instruments. I. Harp. II. Percussion. III. Strings. IV. Brass. V. Woodwinds.
F461-F462 Score Reading I-II (1-1 cr.) P: Adequate skill at the keyboard and T232 Musical Skills III. Performance at the piano of graded examples of scores, both vocal and instrumental.
F466 Techniques in Marching Bands (2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. For undergraduates and graduates majoring in music education. Techniques for organizing and training marching bands in public schools and at the college level. Planning and charting football shows; rehearsal problems.
F503 Colloquium in Recorder Pedagogy (3 cr.) A survey of historical and modern methods of recorder performance and pedagogy. Students study the changes in the instrument itself as well as its role in solo and ensemble music from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Teaching of historically appropriate skills is discussed.
F521 Advanced Improvisational Concepts (3 cr.) P: F322 Jazz Improvisation II or permission of departmental chairperson. Jazz and other contemporary music improvisation with an emphasis on the development of style.
F549 Elements of Harp Ensemble Performance (1 cr.) Study of the techniques and literature for multiple-harp ensembles. F549 may be waived for students with comparable experience; courses in conducting or harp pedagogy may be substituted upon recommendation of the department chair.
F551 Practicum in Transcription for the Guitar (2 cr.) Guided exercises in transcribing works for the guitar originally written for piano, lute, violin, cello, or other instrument or instrumental ensemble.
F603-F604 Seminar in Percussion Performance I-II (2-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. The technical and physical factors governing the performance of solo, chamber, and orchestral literature.

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Chamber Music, Coaching and Accompanying

F300 Piano Accompanying (cr. arr.)♣ P: Four semesters of piano major or concentration. Sight reading, transposing, and acquaintance with vocal and instrumental literature.
F301 Accompanying Recital (1 cr.) Rehearsal and performance as accompanist for a required public performance of a full undergraduate or graduate recital. This may be substituted for one or two semesters of F300 Piano Accompanying for Bachelor of Music piano majors.
F350 Chamber Music Coaching I (1 cr.) Specified chamber music experience in classes for woodwind and brass students and quartets for majors in violin, viola, and cello.
F351 Chamber Music Coaching II (1 cr.) Specified chamber music experience in classes for woodwind and quartets for majors in violin, viola, and cello.
F450 Chamber Music Coaching (.5 to 1 cr.) P: F350, F351, F449, X002, or permission of major department. Rehearsal and performance of chamber music.
F500 Accompanying Recital (1 cr.)♣ Required for fulfillment of second recital requirement for M.M. piano majors. Student is assigned to an accompanying coach as a studio accompanist for one semester and must appear as accompanist for a required public performance of a full undergraduate or graduate recital.
F501 Accompaniment of Baroque Music (2 cr.) Introduction to the art of accompaniment of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century music. Repertoire is selected from a wide variety of chamber and larger works, both vocal and instrumental. Included in the study are recitative, embellishment, and improvisation.
F502 Performing Basso Continuo (2 cr.) P: F501 Accompaniment of Baroque Music or equivalent experience. Primary sources regarding basso continuo performance practices are examined. Emphasis is on performance at the keyboard from figured and unfigured bass.
F530 Chamber Music Coaching I Specified chamber music experience in classes for woodwind and brass students and quartets for majors in violin, viola, and cello.
F531 Chamber Music Coaching II Specified chamber music experience in classes for woodwind and quartets for majors in violin, viola, and cello.
F550 Graduate Chamber Music Coaching (1 cr.) Rehearsal and performance of chamber music.
F560 Chamber Music: Variable Title (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Inquiry into selected aspects of instrumental and vocal chamber music literature and history related to specific repertoires, genres, style, performance practices, and traditions. Performance of a wide range of representative works. May be repeated.
F590 Techniques in Marching Band (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. For undergraduates and graduates majoring in music education. Techniques for organizing and training marching bands in public schools and at the college level. Planning and charting football shows; rehearsal problems.
F650 Practicum in Chamber Music (0-1 cr.) For doctoral students meeting ensemble coaching requirements. Authorization required.

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Conducting

G370 Techniques for Conducting (2 cr.) P: T231 Musical Skills II and T251 Music Theory and Literature III. Fundamentals of score reading and baton technique.
G371 Choral Conducting I (2 cr.) P: G370 Techniques for Conducting. Conducting patterns applied to elements of interpretation. Practice in sight singing. Class forms practice choir.
G372 Choral Conducting II (2 cr.) P: G371 Choral Conducting I. Choral conducting applied to tone, balance, diction, phrasing, and interpretation.
G373 Instrumental Conducting (2 cr.) P: G370 Techniques for Conducting. Further development of score reading and conducting technique.
G555 Foundations in Choral Conducting for Graduate Students (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing in the School of Music or permission of instructor. Techniques for the beginning choral conductor, including basic fundamentals of stick technique, development of aural and rehearsal skills, and score analysis for the conductor. Intended to satisfy deficiency requirements as a prerequisite for G560 Graduate Choral Conducting or to serve as an elective. Does not satisfy any existing degree requirement in conducting on the graduate level.
G560 Graduate Choral Conducting (3 cr.) P: G371 Choral Conducting I or G555 Foundations in Choral Conducting for Graduate Students. For graduate students majoring in fields other than choral conducting. Admission by examination during orientation week. The course may be taken more than once.
G561-G562 Master's Choral Conducting I-II (3-3 cr.) Study of the art and techniques of choral conducting as related to a study of the score. Major works from the choral and choral/orchestral literature are conducted. Taken concurrently with M565 Master's Seminar in Choral Literature.
G566 Interpretation and Conducting of Band Literature I (3 cr.) P: Two semesters of undergraduate conducting or equivalent required. Study of selected concert band literature up to and including grade V material, with an emphasis on original band compositions. Baton technique, score analysis, and rehearsal techniques.
G567 Interpretation and Conducting of Band Literature II (3 cr.) P: Two semesters of undergraduate conducting or equivalent required. Study of selected wind literature at the most advanced levels for both small and large ensembles. Continued development of baton and rehearsal techniques and score preparation. Includes rehearsal and performance of selected works.
G570 Graduate Instrumental Conducting (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Required for graduate students with a cognate or minor field in instrumental conducting.
G571 Advanced Instrumental Conducting (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Baton techniques and critical examination of scores; problems of rehearsal and interpretation. May be repeated for degree credit.
G574 Advanced Wind Conducting (3 cr.) P: Admission to the wind conducting program and consent of instructor. Baton technique and critical analysis of scores; rehearsal and interpretive problems.
G634 Operation of Early Music Programs (3 cr.) A practical study of the operation of university collegium musicum programs, including repertory, instrument acquisition and maintenance, coaching and directing vocal and instrumental early music ensembles.
G661 Doctoral Choral Conducting (3 cr.) Study of the art and techniques of choral conducting as related to a study of the score. Major works from the choral and choral/orchestral literature are conducted. Taken four times.
G671 Advanced Instrumental Conducting (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Baton technique and critical examination of scores; problems of rehearsal and interpretation. May be repeated for degree credit.
G674 Advanced Wind Conducting (3 cr.) P: Consent of the instructor. Baton technique and critical analysis of scores; rehearsal and interpretive problems.

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Ballet

J100 Dance Movement (2 cr.) Classical technique class at an introductory level for people who have had no prior dance experience. Includes barre exercises and center practice.
J210 Jazz Dance (1 cr.) A study of jazz dance, including early jazz and musical comedy as well as contemporary styles. Emphasis on current locomotor jazz techniques. Enrollment restricted to School of Music majors or by permission of the Department of Ballet.
J320 Pointe Technique (1 cr.) Authorization and concurrent enrollment in J100 Intermediate/Advanced Ballet required. The study of classical ballet pointe work. Open to non-ballet majors.
J340 Practicum (2 cr.) For juniors and seniors in the Bachelor of Science in Ballet degree program. Laboratory teaching.
J400 Ballet (Major) (2-6 cr.) Daily technique classes, including pointe, for students in the Bachelor of Science in Ballet degree program. Performance emphasis.
J401 Ballet Major: Graduation Examination (0 cr.)
J410 Choreography Workshop (2 cr.) Survey of choreographic principles in terms of the development of Western art. Concepts of harmony, symmetry, and balance examined in a historical context and related to trends in composition in the twentieth century.
J610 Thesis in Ballet (1-2 cr.)♣
J700 Ballet Graduate Elective (Beginning I) (cr. arr.)
J810 Graduate Jazz Dance (1 cr.) Jazz dance class for graduate students.
J840 Graduate Practicum (1 cr.) Laboratory teaching experience to develop pedagogical skills in ballet techniques.
J841 Graduate Ballet Pedagogy (1 cr.) Focus on teaching pre-college ballet classes.
J900 Ballet Graduate Major (cr. arr.)
J910 Advanced Choreography Workshop (1 cr.) Advanced study of choreographic principles in laboratory conditions. Public performance of works at the discretion of the instructor.
J911 Guided Professional Experiences in Ballet (1 cr.) Focus on role as ballet mistress/master or administrative aspects of ballet company management.

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Composition

K100 Composition Undergraduate Elective/ Secondary (3 cr.) P: T109 Rudiments of Music I or equivalent; music majors only. Individual lessons in composition. Concurrent registration in I500 Performance and Composition Masterclass is required.
K133 Notation and Calligraphy (1 cr.) P: For music majors, T109 Rudiments of Music I; for non-music majors, permission of instructor. Notation and organization of music manuscripts.
K214 Instrumentation I (2 cr.) P: T109. Ranges, tonal possibilities, technical limitations, and necessary transpositions for all orchestral and band instruments. These courses meet two times weekly, with one lecture and one laboratory session.
K215 Instrumentation II (2 cr.) P: K214. Continuation of K214 including writing for combinations of instruments.
K231 Free Counterpoint I (2 cr.) Development of contrapuntal skills and techniques in two-, three-, and four-part textures.
K232 Free Counterpoint II (2 cr.) P: T132-K231. Continuation of K231.
K400 Composition Major (3 cr.)♣ Individual lessons in composition. Concurrent registration in I500 Performance and Composition Masterclass is required.
K402 Senior Recital in Composition (0 cr.)♣ Presentation of a half-recital of compositions written during residency for different media, with the student participating as performer or conductor of at least one work.
K403 Electronic Studio Resources I (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. An introduction to the computer music studio, techniques of digital recording and editing, analog and FM synthesis, MIDI sequencing, and a comprehensive study of the literature and styles of the classic tape studios.
K404 Electronic Studio Resources II (3 cr.) P: K403 Electronic Studio Resources I. Study of advanced synthesis techniques, digital sampling, video synchronization, and multimedia applications.
K406 Projects in Electronic Music (cr. arr.) P: K403 Electronic Studio Resources I and K404 Electronic Studio Resources II. Compositional projects in electronic music. Course may be repeated.
K451-K452 Advanced Orchestration I-II (2-2 cr.) P: K214-K215 Instrumentation I-II. Practical orchestration in all its applications.
K500 Computer Music Notation (2 cr.) In-depth training in music notation on the computer.
K503 Electronic Studio Resources I (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. An introduction to the computer music studio, techniques of digital recording and editing, analog and FM synthesis, MIDI sequencing, and a comprehensive study of the literature and styles of the classic tape studios.
K504 Electronic Studio Resources II (3 cr.) P: K503 Electronic Studio Resources I. Study of advanced synthesis techniques, digital sampling, video synchronization, and multimedia applications.
K506 Projects in Electronic Music (2-3 cr.) P: K503-K504. Advanced projects in electroacoustic composition. Course may be repeated.
K509 Seminar in Computer Music (3 cr.) P: K504 Electronic Studio Resources II or permission of instructor. Study of advanced topics in computer music, including direct digital synthesis, acoustic research, and interactive composition.
K512 Jazz Composition (3 cr.) P: Permission of departmental chairperson. High-level study of problems of composition in the jazz idiom, including the Third Stream.
K554 Advanced Orchestral Arranging for Graduate Students (3 cr.) P: K214-K215 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Practical orchestration in all its applications.
K600 Thesis in Composition (1-5 cr.)♣
K700 Dissertation in Composition (cr. arr.)♣ Complete work for major ensemble (score and parts ready for performance). Procedures for final submission are available from the major advisor. Program annotation addressed to the general public for the student's dissertation (500 words minimum).
K701 Doctoral Composition Chamber Recital (1 cr.)♣ Presentation of a recital (at least 45 minutes of music) of compositions for different media written during residency, with the student participating as performer or conductor. Program annotations addressed to the general public for the student's Doctoral Composition Chamber Recital (500 words minimum).
K702 Doctoral Composition Document I (1 cr.)♣ Movement of chamber music written during a week-long examination period.
K703 Doctoral Composition Document II (Vocal) (1 cr.)♣ Setting of a given text during a 24-hour period.
K710 Composition Graduate Elective (2-4 cr.) Individual lessons in composition. Concurrent registration in I500 Performance and Composition Masterclass is required.
K810 Composition Graduate Minor or Cognate (2-4 cr.) Individual lessons in composition. Concurrent registration in I500 Performance and Composition Masterclass is required.
K910 Composition Graduate Major (3-6 cr.) Individual lessons in composition. Concurrent registration in I500 Performance and Composition Masterclass is required.

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Music History and Literature

*The course numbers marked with asterisks do not meet requirements for either a major or minor in music history and literature.
M385 Film Sound and Film Music (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor; music majors-MUS T252 required, CMLT C190 recommended; certificate students in Film Studies-CMLT C190 required, CMLT C391 recommended. Historical and technical survey of the film soundtrack; critical and aesthetic issues in film sound, with an emphasis on music.
M392 Art Musics of the Non-Western World (3 cr.) An introductory survey of the art musics of Asia and Africa; musical instruments, ensembles, and song styles; the heritage of ancient music (China, India, the Mediterranean world, and the Americas); ethnomusicological perspectives on classical Western music. The course will make extensive use of video and audio resources and the delivery capabilities of the new Variations Project.
M393 History of Jazz (3 cr.) Periods, major performers and composers, trends, influences, stylistic features, and related materials. For music majors only.
M394 Black Music in America (3 cr.) A survey of black music from its African origin to the present, with special emphasis on its social, economic, and political implications.
M395 Contemporary Jazz and Soul Music (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. A survey of contemporary jazz and soul (rhythm and blues) music and musicians in the United States. For music majors only.
M396 Art Music of Black Composers (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. A study of black music and musicians in the United States, with emphasis on the black composer in contemporary music.
M397 Popular Music of Black America (3 cr.) A sociocultural and musical analysis of urban black popular music, its performers, producers, and composers, from the 1940s to 1980-rhythm and blues, rock 'n' roll, soul, ballads, funk, disco, and the raps.
M400 Undergraduate Readings in Musicology (cr. arr.)♣
M401-M402 History and Literature of Music I-II (4-4 cr.) Style analysis, visual and aural, of representative compositions, and relationship of music to sociocultural background of each epoch. I. P: T252 Music Theory and Literature IV or equivalent. History of music from beginnings of Western civilization to 1750. II. P: T252 Music Theory and Literature IV or equivalent. History of music from 1750 to the present.
M410 Composer or Genre (3 cr.) P: M401-M402 History and Literature of Music I-II. Life and works of representative composers in historical context or survey of a major musical genre and its historical evolution. Emphasis on stylistic development in the music literature studied.
M413 Latin American Popular Music (3 cr.) Historical and cultural aspects in the development of representative popular genres as they appear in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S. Issues of performance and instrumentation and the output of significant composers, arrangers and performers. Open to majors and non-majors. Two hours lecture, one hour performance ensemble lab. Will not count as X040 credit.
M431*-M432* Song Literature I-II (3-3 cr.) P: Junior standing, for M432: M431. Introductory survey of representative non-operatic solo vocal repertoire of the United States, the British Isles, Italy, Germany, Austria, and France. Techniques and application of song study, musicianship, interpretation, performance practice, and program building.
M434 Survey of Guitar Literature (2 cr.) An overview of the origins and evolution of the modern guitar, examining repetoire from about 1500 to the present time. Introduction to the important composers and performers of the various plucked string instruments that comprise the family tree of the modern guitar. Approximately 100 representative compositions will be studied analytically and placed in historical and cultural context.
M435 Performance Practices Before 1750 (3 cr.) Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque repertory studied in light of historical performance, including historical performance procedures, instruments, tuning, rhythm, notations, and other theoretical areas of importance for performance. Some consideration is given to the recreation of historical music employing modern instruments.
M500 Special Seminar in Music History (cr. arr.)
M502 Composers: Variable Title (3 cr.) P: T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students, and M541 Music History Review for Graduate Students I or M542 Music History Review for Graduate Students II, or equivalents. Life and works of representative composers in the cultural and historical context of their eras; emphasis on the development of individual style through analysis of characteristic works. May be repeated for different composers only.
M510 Topics in Music Literature (3 cr.) Inquiry into selected aspects of music literature and history related to specific repertories, genres, styles, performance practices/traditions, historiography, or criticism. Research project required. May be repeated for different topics only.
M513 Latin American Popular Music (3 cr.) Survey of Latin American popular music genres and musical components, focusing on their specific instruments and performance practices. The course also examines Latin American music within a social, economic, and religious context. The class includes lecture and laboratory sessions involving ensemble practice, guided listening, concert and film attendance, and/or workshops with guest artists.
M517*-M518*-M519* Literature and Performance Practice (3-3-3 cr.) I. Medieval II. Renaissance III. Baroque. The basic literature of the periods with performance-oriented analysis, survey of original sources, and study of performance-related theoretical works.
M525 Survey of Operatic Literature (3 cr.) P: T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students, and M541 Music History Review for Graduate Students I or M542 Music History Review for Graduate Students II, or equivalents. Emphasis on the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
M527 Symphonic Literature (3 cr.) P: T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students, and M541 Music History Review for Graduate Students I or M542 Music History Review for Graduate Students II, or equivalents. Orchestral music of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
M528 Chamber Music Literature (3 cr.) P: T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students, and M541 Music History Review for Graduate Students I or M542 Music History Review for Graduate Students II, or equivalents. Emphasis on eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
M531*-M532* Song Literature III-IV (3-3 cr.) Advanced survey of both standard and non-standard non-operatic solo vocal repertoire of the United States, the British Isles, Italy, Germany, Austria, France, and other nations. Techniques and application of song study, musicianship, interpretation, performance practice, and program building.
M539* Introduction to Music Bibliography (cr. arr.) Music reference and research tools in all areas of music; use of library resources and networks; and bibliographic style and technique. Formal paper required.
M541*-M542* Music History Review for Graduate Students I-II (3-3 cr.) Designed to satisfy deficiencies indicated by the graduate entrance examination in music history and literature. I. Before 1750. II. After 1750. Removal of deficiency requires a grade of C or better.
M543* Keyboard Literature from 1700 to 1830 (3 cr.) Literature for stringed keyboard instruments from the age of Bach and his contemporaries through the early romantics. Historical, stylistic, formal, and aesthetic features.
M544* Piano Literature from 1830 to the Present (3 cr.) Historical, stylistic, formal, and aesthetic features.
M547*-M548* Woodwind Literature I-II (3-3 cr.) I. Solo repertoire and chamber music for woodwind instruments, including woodwind instruments with strings and/or brasses. II. Orchestral literature and major works for large wind ensemble.
M551 Introduction to Historical Musicology (3 cr.) Survey of bibliography and problems and methods of historical research.
M554* Early Instruments (3 cr.) A study of early instruments and their place in musical performance during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Examination of documents relating to the development of instruments, their playing techniques, and their influence on music. Satisfies colloquium requirement for musicology.
M556 Research in the History and Literature of Music (3 cr.)♣ P: Consent of instructor. For advanced students in music literature or musicology desiring to do research in non-course areas of music literature.
M558* Topics in Early Music (1 cr.) Variable topics. Survey of basic research techniques and research tools in Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music. Preparation of performance material from original sources.
M560* Woodwind Seminar (3 cr.) Guided research in the history, bibliography, and pedagogy of woodwind instruments.
M561*-M562*-M563*-M564* History and Literature of Opera I-II-III-IV (3-3-3-3 cr.) Musical and dramatic content of operas forming standard international repertoire; and survey of major composers' stylistic development and establishment of each opera's relationship to its dramatic and musical milieu. I. Monteverdi to Gluck. II. Mozart to Donizetti. III. Verdi, Wagner, and nineteenth-century national schools. IV. Verismo and the twentieth century.
M565* Master's Seminar in Choral Literature (3 cr.) Historical and structural analysis of major choral literature from the Renaissance to the present. Different literature covered each semester. To be taken twice, concurrently with G562 Master's Choral Conducting II.
M571* Seminar in Symphonic Literature (3 cr.) For majors and minors in conducting. All aspects of the study and conducting of symphonic literature and related areas. May be repeated three times for degree credit.
M575* Seminar in Wind Literature (3 cr.) Variable topics for majors in wind conducting. Wind literature selected according to genre, chamber winds, wind ensemble, and concert band.
M582* The Bebop Era (3 cr.) P: M393 History of Jazz and M395 Contemporary Jazz and Soul Music, or consent of departmental chairperson. An in-depth study of the music that represents the jazz common practice period (ca. 1940-1955). Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Max Roach, etc.
M583* Duke Ellington (3 cr.) P: M393 History of Jazz and M395 Contemporary Jazz and Soul Music, or consent of departmental chairperson. An in-depth study of the life, times, and music of Duke Ellington.
M584* Research in the History and Analysis of Jazz (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing and M393 History of Jazz or M395 Contemporary Jazz and Soul Music. For advanced students desiring to do research in non-course areas of jazz. Individual research in the analysis, history, music theory, or literature of jazz schools, styles, performers, and instrumental idioms. May be taken more than once, but for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
M585* Seminar in the Literature of the Large Jazz Ensemble (3 cr.) P: Jazz majors only; others by consent of instructor. The study of classic big band literature (Ellington, Basie, Kenton, Herman, etc.).
M586* Chamber Jazz: Literature and Performance (3 cr.) P: Jazz majors only; others by consent of instructor. The music of the seminal small groups.
M598 Colloquium in Musicology (3 cr.) P: musicology majors only. Problems and issues in musicology stressing the development of individual projects. May be taken more than once.
M599* Thesis in Jazz (3 cr.)♣
M601 Topics in Music Research (3 cr.) P: T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students, and M541 Music History Review for Graduate Students I or M542 Music History Review for Graduate Students II, or equivalents. Inquiry into selected questions, issues, and problems in music history and literature. Research project required. May be repeated for different topics only.
M619 Voice Lecture/Recital (1-2 cr.)
M620 Doctoral Document/Essay (cr. arr.)♣
M627* Independent Study of the Literature of the Guitar I (3 cr.) Survey of guitar literature to 1800. Two papers required.
M628* Independent Study of the Literature of the Guitar II (3 cr.) Survey of guitar Literature since 1800. Two papers required.
M629* Vocal Music in Latin America (3 cr.) Solo, choral, and operatic music from aboriginal times to the present, with an emphasis on repertory useful for concerts and recitals.
M631* Twentieth-Century Music in Hispanic America (3 cr.) Background and traditions, rise and development of nationalism, and avant-garde music.
M635* Performance Practice before 1750 (3 cr.) Styles of solo and ensemble performance of instrumental and vocal music from the Middle Ages through the Baroque period: medium, dynamics, tempo, ornamentation and improvisation, temperament. Editing and performing of works for old and modern instruments.
M636* Performance Practice since 1750 (3 cr.) Styles of solo and ensemble performance of instrumental and vocal music from Classic period to modern times. Changing aspects of medium, tempo, dynamics, phrasing, etc. applied to problems of musical interpretation.
M637* Seminar in Percussion History (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. A survey of masterworks. The origin, development, and influences of indigenous instruments and their uses in twentieth-century music.
M638* Percussion Ensemble Literature (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Percussion ensemble literature and the techniques of organizing, managing, rehearsing, and conducting percussion ensembles.
M641* Brass Literature I (3 cr.) Teaching materials for horn, trumpet, cornet, trombone, euphonium, and tuba. Elementary and advanced exercises, etudes, methods for class and private instruction, clef and transposition studies, and orchestral repertoire. Survey of sources providing announcement and evaluation of new materials.
M642* Brass Literature II (3 cr.) Solo and chamber music literature for horn, trumpet, cornet, trombone, euphonium, and tuba. Development of brass instruments and literature from Renaissance to the present. Survey of sources providing announcement and evaluation of new materials.
M643* Seminar in Harp Literature I (3 cr.) A comprehensive survey of harp literature (solo and orchestral) of all periods and the exploration in depth of the various styles and performance practices of each period.
M644* Seminar in Harp Literature II (3 cr.) A comprehensive survey of harp literature (chamber and ensemble) of all periods and the exploration in depth of the various styles and performance practices of each period.
M645*-M646*-M647*-M648* Seminar in Piano Literature I-II-III-IV (3-3-3-3 cr.) Discussion of historical, stylistic, formal, and aesthetic aspects of a period and its leading composers; performance of a wide range of representative works. I. Baroque, Pre-Classical, and Classical. II. Late Classical and Early Romantic. III. Romantic. IV. Twentieth Century.
M651 Medieval Music (3 cr.) P: M541 Music History Review for Graduate Students I and T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students, or their equivalents.
M652 Renaissance Music (3 cr.) P: M541 Music History Review for Graduate Students I and T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students, or their equivalents.
M653 Music of the Baroque Period (3 cr.) P: M541 Music History Review for Graduate Students I and T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students, or their equivalents.
M654 Classic Music (3 cr.) P: M542 Music History Review for Graduate Students II and T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students, or their equivalents.
M655 Romantic Music (3 cr.) P: M542 Music History Review for Graduate Students II and T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students, or their equivalents.
M656 Twentieth-Century Music (3 cr.) P: M542 Music History Review for Graduate Students II and T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students, or their equivalents.
M657* Doctoral Seminar in Choral Literature (3 cr.) Historical and analytical studies of major choral literature.
M661-M662 Notation of Polyphonic Music I-II (3-3 cr.) I. Modal and black mensural notation. II. White mensural notation and tablature.
M665*-M666* Survey of Violin Literature I-II (cr. arr.) I. Baroque and Classic. II. Romantic to present.
M667*-M668* Survey of Violoncello Literature I-II (cr. arr.) I. Baroque and Classic. II. Romantic to present.
M669*-M670* Seminar in String Quartet Literature I-II (2-2 cr.) P: M528 Chamber Music Literature or equivalent. I. Haydn through Schubert. II. High Romantic to present. For doctoral string students.
M671* Seminar in Symphonic Literature (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Baton techniques and critical examination of scores; problems of rehearsal and interpretation. May be repeated for degree credit.
M675*-M676*-M677*-M678* Seminar in Organ Literature (3-3-3-3 cr.) Performance of representative works from each period and discussion of stylistic, historical, formal, and aesthetic features. I. Renaissance and Baroque. II. Classic, Romantic, and Twentieth Century. III. Special topics in organ literature. IV. Organ Works of Bach.
M679* Seminar in Wind Literature (3 cr.) Variable topics. Historical and analytical study of major wind literature. Participation in the work of the band department required.
M681* Seminar in Coaching, Conducting, and Literature of Opera (3 cr.) Performance practice in the coaching and conducting of opera. Participation in work of Opera Theater required. May be repeated.
M685* Vocal Literature Before 1800 (3 cr.)
M686*-M687* Romantic Song Literature and Oratorio I-II (3-3 cr.)
M688* Twentieth-Century Vocal Literature (3 cr.)
M690* Seminar in Latin American Music (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. For advanced students in musicology and music theory. Formal research paper required. May be taken more than once for credit toward the Ph.D.
M691 Seminar in Medieval Music (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. For advanced students in musicology and music theory. Formal research paper required. May be taken more than once for credit toward the Ph.D.
M692 Seminar in Renaissance Music (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. For advanced students in musicology and music theory. Formal research paper required. May be taken more than once for credit toward the Ph.D.
M693 Seminar in Baroque Music (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. For advanced students in musicology and music theory. Formal research paper required. May be taken more than once for credit toward the Ph.D.
M694 Seminar in Classical Music (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. For advanced students in musicology and music theory. Formal research paper required. May be taken more than once for credit toward the Ph.D.
M695 Seminar in Romantic Music (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. For advanced students in musicology and music theory. Formal research paper required. May be taken more than once for credit toward the Ph.D.
M696 Seminar in Twentieth-Century Music (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. For advanced students in musicology and music theory. Formal research paper required. May be taken more than once for credit toward the Ph.D.
M697 Advanced Seminar Materials in Early Music (3 cr.) P: M661-M662 Notation of Polyphonic Music I-II (3-3 cr.) or equivalent, M554 Early Instruments, and M539 Introduction to Music Bibliography. The use of original sources as performance material. Study and application of appropriate theoretical works relevant to historical performance practices. Critique of historical editions changing repertory. May be repeated.
M698 Individual Seminar in Musicology (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. For advanced students in musicology and music theory. Formal research paper required. May be taken more than once for credit toward the Ph.D.
M700 Dissertation in Musicology (cr. arr.)♣

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Honors

N399 Honors Seminar in Music (3 cr.) P: Admission to the School of Music undergraduate honors program. Reading and discussion in special topics ranging from performance practice to music and culture.
N499 Honors Project in Music (3 cr.)♣ P: N399 Honors Seminar in Music and approval of the school honors committee. For honors students only.

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Music Technology

Courses offered only at IUPUI are indicated with an asterisk.
N512 Foundations of Music Production (3 cr.)* Examines foundations and principles of music production. Topics include publishing, print media, music composition, methods, textbooks, multimedia, computer and electronic transmission of computer imaging, and sound and video. Other aspects covered are broadcast media, television graphics, sampling and reproduction of sound and images, and multimedia and computer applications.
N513 Principles of Multimedia Technology (3 cr.)* P: N512 Foundations of Music Production or consent of instructor. Examines theories and research in the use of computer technology with a special focus on curriculum design and implementation of technology; learning and training theory paradigms; and technology selection and assessment for learner-centered, individualized instruction and training. Implementation and assessment of designs for specific instructional models are included.
N514 Music Technology Methods (3 cr.)* Sequencing and music notation technology applied to current and emerging digital arts technologies, multimedia techniques applied to sound-based stimuli, and MIDI applications for video graphics and storyboard techniques. This course explores the development of Music Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) and related uses.
N515 Multimedia Design Applications in the Arts: Application Design (3 cr.)* P: Consent of instructor. Presents the principles and fundamentals of instructional design and design technique using authoring tools on PC, Macintosh, and emerging computer platforms. Covers storyboarding, planning, and organization of scripts; use of current technology, computers, and video and digital art equipment; computer-assisted design software tools and management of design team concepts.
N516 Advanced Interactive Design Applications in the Arts (3 cr.)* P: N515 Multimedia Design Applications in the Arts: Application Design or consent of instructor. Incorporates extensive analysis and use of computer and multimedia authoring tools for educational applications. Project management and programming team organization; media management and selection criteria for digital arts media development; task analysis and instructional sequencing applied to training/instruction; and assessment modeling and feedback schedules are examined.
N517 Internship in Arts Technology (3 cr.)* P: N516 Advanced Interactive Design Applications in the Arts or consent of instructor. An internship for students to work with experts in arts technology fields who are using new applications in commercial and educational settings. Requirements include development of a technology project proposal; interview resume and project presentation; on-site intern residency; project report; and oral and media presentation of the project.
N518 Arts Technology Major Projects (3 cr.)* P: N516 Advanced Interactive Design Applications in the Arts or consent of instructor. Students create and present a multimedia teaching/training project that combines one or more of several elements of music technology, including CD-ROM, videodisc, digital audio and video, and MIDI. Requirements include development of a project proposal, presentation of the proposal, development of the project, delivery of a final report, and a media presentation.
N561 MIDI and Computer Music (3 cr.) P: Advanced, demonstrable skill with at least one computing application (e.g., a programming language or a word processing, database, or spreadsheet program). Electroacoustic resources enabling digital processing of video and audio, integration and synchronization of audio and video, standards for codes (e.g., MIDI), issues of hardware and software integration, and basic studio production, equipment, and management.
N562 Electronic Text Processing and Distribution (3 cr.) P: Advanced, demonstrable skill with at least one computing application (e.g., programming language or a word processing, database, or spreadsheet program). M539 Introduction to Music Bibliography strongly recommended. Introduction to issues and processes in the electronic manipulation of text and graphics, including hardware and software, electronic journals, full- and partial-text databases, optical character recognition, copyright, network distribution, page layout and conventional publication, and financial support (publishers, academic, and commercial institutions, and federal agencies).
N563 Multimedia Development for Music Research and Instruction (3 cr.) P: Advanced demonstrable skill with a programming language or a word processing, database, or spreadsheet program). Principles in the evaluation and development of multimedia technology for music teaching and research. Overview of user-interface design, instructional development principles, audio and image editing, multimedia authoring tools, and scripting languages. Electronic classroom design and use.
N564 Computer Tools for Music Research (3 cr.) P: Advanced demonstrable skill with at least one computing application (e.g., a programming language or a word processing database, or spreadsheet program). Reading in computer-based music research: a comparative survey of computer-based representative schemes for music, including those oriented toward music notation, music performance, and music analysis; and an overview of tools for computer-assisted music analysis using selected representative schemes.
N569 Independent Research in Music Information Technology (3 cr.) P: Admission to the Music Information Technology minor. Independent research in music information technology.

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Opera

R241 Introduction to Musical Theater (2 cr.) P: Sophomore standing. Concepts of musical theater (musical comedy, operetta, and opera). Stage terminology, direction, and technology. Rehearsal techniques.
R300 Scenic Design for Opera (3 cr.) Applied study and practice of scenic drawing, drawing from nature, and architectural design. Five hours of studio class per week.
R301 Advanced Scenic Design for Opera (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. The practice and study of opera and ballet scenic design techniques, including research and analysis, floor plan drafting, model construction, and rendering techniques.
R320 Workshop in Scenic Technique (3 cr.) Study and practice of opera scene construction, painting, lighting, costumes, and makeup. Five hours of studio class and eight hours of laboratory per week.
R325 Opera/Ballet Costume Construction I (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Techniques of costume construction, including pattern and fabric selection, cutting, draping, sewing, decoration, and fitting.
R326 Opera/Ballet Costume Construction II (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Continuation of R325 Opera/Ballet Costume Construction I.
R330 Seminar in History of Stage Design and Architecture (2 cr.) History of stage design and architecture from Greek theater to the present. Three hours of studio class per week.
R351-R352 Workshop in Opera Stage Direction I-II (3-3 cr.) Approaches to staging an opera. Techniques of rehearsal planning, blocking, timing, technical coordination, and chorus organization. Practice in staging scenes from operas.
R391-R392 Dramatic Coaching I-II (2-2 cr.) Organization of musical theater. Basic techniques for the singing actor. Movements, carriage, posture, and interpretation developed individually and in groups with emphasis on integration of music and action.
R400 Undergraduate Readings in Opera (cr. arr.)♣
R451 Problems of Opera Production (3 cr.) Choosing repertory, securing materials, translation, budget planning, and promotion.
R452 Styles in Opera Acting (3 cr.) Advanced survey and practice of styles of operatic acting according to historical period and national characteristics.
R453 Project in Opera Stage Direction (1 cr.)♣ Actual staging for public performance of a one-act opera with piano accompaniment and minimal decor.
R463 Individual Projects in Opera Stage Design (1 cr.)♣ Complete design and execution of a one- or two-scene opera production.
R464 Individual Project in Opera Technical Direction (1 cr.)♣ Complete technical direction of a one- or two-scene opera production.
R471-R472 Opera Workshop I-II (3-3 cr.) Technical and performing aspects of the production of light and grand opera as they pertain to singing actors and ensembles.
R491-R492 Dramatic Coaching III-IV (2-2 cr.) P: R391-R392 Dramatic Coaching I-II. Instruction in portrayal of individual operatic roles.
R493 Vocal Styles in Opera (2 cr.) Exploration of vocal styles and performance practices in opera from Gluck to the present.
R502 Stage Management (1 cr.) Survey of the duties and responsibilities of the stage manager in opera. The student is expected to serve as stage manager for at least one of the productions of the IU Opera Theater. Preparation of the production book is emphasized.
R503 Seminar in Opera Production Project (2 cr.) A guided study of research and preparation for an opera that the student director will attempt to realize on the stage.
R504 Opera Production Project (1 cr.) Staging of a one-act opera or its equivalent and submission of the director's prepared prompt book.
R505-R506 Score Analysis for Stage Direction I-II-III-IV (3-3 cr.) C: R507-R508 Operatic Rehearsal Techniques III-IV. Score analysis for the stage director.
R507-R508 Operatic Rehearsal Technique III-IV (3-3 cr.) C: R505-R506 Score Analysis for the Stage Director I-II. Operatic rehearsal techniques.
R510 Graduate Project in Scene Design for Musical Production (4 cr.) Complete design for one opera or ballet production including sketches for scenery, costumes, props, makeup, floor plans, working drawings, etc.
R512 Advanced Scene Painting Laboratory Project (4 cr.) Applied techniques in the execution of the scenery painting for one complete musical production as assigned.
R514 Graduate Seminar in History of Stage Design and Architecture (2 cr.) Detailed examination of the history of stage design and architectural styles from Greek theater to the present. Three hours of studio class per week and individual research projects as assigned.
R515 Graduate Technical Direction (2 cr.) Technical direction for one complete musical production, including setup scheduling, cue sheets, and working plots.
R516 Graduate Lighting Design (2 cr.) Lighting design and execution for one complete musical production.
R517 Graduate Stage Management (1 cr.) Complete execution of stage management for a musical production.
R518 Graduate Stage Direction for Designers (1 cr.) The student assists the stage director in regard to rehearsal techniques, prompt book preparation, and production planning for one musical production.
R571-R572 Opera Workshop V-VI (3-3 cr.)
R581 Advanced Opera Skills I (3 cr.) The development of techniques needed for performance on the operatic stage: movement, acting, character analysis, pantomime, and scene study. Required for singers in the Professional Opera Studies Performer Diploma. Open to others, with the permission of the instructor, to a maximum of 20 students.
R582 Advanced Opera Skills II (3 cr.) The development of additional techniques needed for performance on the operatic stage: period movement and dance, improvisation, mask work, and scene study, including trios and larger ensembles. Required for singers in the Professional Opera Studies Performer Diploma. Open to others, with the permission of the instructor, to a maximum of 20 students.
R589 Physical Alignment in Singing (2 cr.) Hands-on work on the relationship between the mental, skeletal, and muscular systems of the body and efficient movement, posture, breath, and resonance. Required for singers in the Professional Opera Performer Diploma. Open to others with the permission of the instructor, to a maximum of 12 students. Repeatable.
R591-R592 Dramatic Coaching I-II (1-1 cr.) Instruction in portrayal of individual operatic roles.
R600 Opera Roles (0 cr.)♣ For Master of Music voice majors with consent of voice faculty to substitute an opera role for the second recital requirement.

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Music Theory

Semesters when certain courses are usually offered are indicated "fall", "spring", and "summer." Check the most recent schedule information to confirm availability
T109 Rudiments of Music I (3 cr.) Fundamentals of notation, ear training, and music reading. Melody and beginning harmony. A grade of C or better is required for the course. (fall, spring, summer)
T132 Musical Skills I (1 cr.) P: T109 Rudiments of Music I or equivalent; music majors only. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken concurrently with T152 Music Theory and Literature II. Diatonic melody and harmony; two-part counterpoint. Aural skills, music reading, and keyboard. A grade of C or better is required for the course. (fall, spring, summer)
T151 Music Theory and Literature I (3 cr.) P: T109 Rudiments of Music I with grade of C or higher or equivalent; score of 50-69 percent on Basic Musicianship Test and concurrent enrollment in T109 Rudiments of Music I; or consent of instructor. Introduction to the literature and analysis of music through detailed study of representative compositions. Introduction to diatonic harmony. (fall)
T152 Music Theory and Literature II (3 cr.) P: Either T151 Music Theory and Literature I (minimum grade D-) and T109 Rudiments of Music I (minimum grade C), or a grade of C or better in T151(without the T109 requirement). Diatonic harmony continued, and introduction to chromatic harmony. Two-voice tonal counterpoint and analysis of small forms. (spring)
T231 Musical Skills II (1 cr.) P: T109 Rudiments of Music I or equivalent; T132 Musical Skills I; music majors only. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken concurrently with T251 Music Theory and Literature III. Melody, harmony, and counterpoint continued; some chromaticism. Aural skills, music reading, and keyboard. A grade of C or better is required for the course. (fall, spring, summer)
T232 Musical Skills III (1 cr.) P: T109 Rudiments of Music I or equivalent; T132-T231 Musical Skills I-II; music majors only. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken concurrently with T252 Music Theory and Literature IV. Chromatic melody and harmony. Aural skills, music reading, and keyboard. A grade of C or better is required for the course. (fall, spring, summer)
T251 Music Theory and Literature III (3 cr.) P: T151-T152 Music Theory and Literature I-II; music majors only. Study of music with an emphasis on the eighteenth century: counterpoint, basic harmonic procedures, and formal types. (fall)
T252 Music Theory and Literature IV (3 cr.) P: T151-T152-T251 Music Theory and Literature I-II-III; music majors only. Study of music from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries with an emphasis on structural analysis and advanced harmonic procedures. (spring)
T331 Musical Skills IV (1 cr.) P: T109 Rudiments of Music I or equivalent; T132-T231-T232 Musical Skills I-II-III; music majors only. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken concurrently with T351 Music Theory and Literature V. Twentieth-century materials. A grade of C or better is required for the course. (fall, spring, summer)
T351 Music Theory and Literature V (3 cr.) P: T151-T152-T251-T252 Music Theory and Literature I-II-III-IV; music majors only. Study of music from around 1910 to the present; new compositional and analytical procedures. (fall, spring, summer)
T400 Undergraduate Readings in Music Theory (cr. arr.)♣ Independent study on a topic approved by the Department of Music Theory prior to enrollment in the course.
T410 Topics in Music Theory (3 cr.) P: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Study of selected compositions of a particular composer, historical period, or genre. Emphasis on music and its relation to theoretical and compositional ideas. May be repeated for different topics.
T412 Advanced Aural and Keyboard Techniques (3 cr.) P: T232 Musical Skills III and T252 Music Theory and Literature IV, or consent of instructor. Listening in context to music of various style periods. Keyboard skills (e.g., figured bass, harmonization, and score reading).
T416 Counterpoint: Variable Topics (3 cr.) P: T232 Musical Skills III and T252 Music Theory and Literature IV. The techniques of counterpoint with an emphasis on a particular style, such as that of the sixteenth or eighteenth century.
T417 Analysis of Tonal Music (3 cr.) P: T232-T252 Musical Skills III-IV. Analytical techniques for the study of tonal music of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
T418 Music and Ideas (3 cr.) P: Junior standing or consent of instructor. An introduction to the philosophy of music and the history and problems of musical aesthetics.
T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students (3 cr.) Designed to satisfy deficiencies indicated by the Graduate Music Theory Entering Proficiency Examination. Part writing, form, and harmonization. Removal of deficiency requires a grade of C or better. If T511 Aural Music Theory Review for Graduate Students is also required, T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students should be taken first. (fall, summer)
T509 Sight-Singing Review for Graduate Students (3 cr.) Designed to satisfy deficiencies indicated by the Graduate Music Theory Entering Proficiency Examination. Music reading involving intervals, scales, chord outlines, rhythm patterns, and meter through solo and ensemble singing. Removal of reading deficiency requires a grade of C or better. (fall of each year, summer of odd-numbered years)
T511 Aural Music Theory Review for Graduate Students (3 cr.) Designed to satisfy deficiencies indicated by the Graduate Music Theory Entering Proficiency Examination. Removal of deficiency requires a grade of D or higher. If T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students is also required, it should be taken before T511 Aural Music Theory Review for Graduate Students. (spring of each year, summer of even-numbered years)
T531 Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint (3 cr.) P: T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students or equivalent. Analysis of, and composition in, the style of J. S. Bach and his contemporaries. (fall, summer)
T532 Stylistic Counterpoint: Variable Topics (3 cr.) P: T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students or equivalent. Analysis of, and composition in, the contrapuntal style of a given period, e.g., the sixteenth-century sacred style, the madrigal school, the romantic period. May be repeated for different topics.
T545 Analysis of Music Literature (3 cr.) P: T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students and M541-M542 Music History Review for Graduate Students I-II, or equivalent. Basic techniques of analysis applied to a selection of music literature emphasizing works from the seventeenth century through the early twentieth century.
T550 Readings in Music Theory (3 cr.) P: T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students or equivalent. Introduction to the discipline of music theory: objectives, issues, trends, methods, resources, and literature. (spring)
T551 Introduction to Analytical Techniques (3 cr.) P: T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students or equivalent. Analytical techniques for tonal music. (fall, summer)
T555 Schenkerian Analysis (3 cr.) P: T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students or equivalent; and T551 Introduction to Analytical Techniques or consent of instructor. Develops skill in applying Heinrich Schenker's analytic method for tonal music of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. (spring)
T556 Analysis of Twentieth-Century Music (3 cr.) P: T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students or equivalent. Twentieth-century compositions and analytical techniques. (fall, summer)
T557 Studies in the Theory of Music (2 cr.) P: T550 Readings in Music Theory and T551 Introduction to Analytical Techniques. For master's students in music theory. (spring)
T558 Master's Degree Review (0 cr.) Master's degree review; concurrent registration with T557 Studies in the Theory of Music required. (spring)
T560 Music Analysis: Variable Topics (3 cr.) P: T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students or equivalent or consent of instructor. May be repeated for different topics.
T561 Music Theory: Variable Topics (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. May be repeated for different topics.
T591 Teaching of Music Theory I (3 cr.) P: T508 Written Music Theory Review for Graduate Students or equivalent. Comparative analysis of teaching techniques, procedures, and materials, with practical application. (spring, summer)
T592 Teaching of Music Theory II (3 cr.) P: T591 Teaching of Music Theory I or consent of instructor. Variable topics in music theory pedagogy.
T619-T620 Projects and Problems in Music Theory I-II (cr. arr.) P: Consent of music theory department. Investigation and research in the field of music theory designed to meet individual needs of graduate students.
T623-T624 The History of Music Theory I-II (3-3 cr.) I. Musical systems of antiquity; modal, rhythmic, and contrapuntal music theory to 1600. (fall of odd-numbered years) II. Music theory from 1600 through Schenker, Schoenberg, and Hindemith. (spring of even-numbered years)
T655 Seminar in Music Theory: Tonal Music (3 cr.) P: T555 Schenkerian Analysis or consent of instructor. Readings in twentieth-century theories of tonal music analysis and critical applications of methodologies derived from the readings. (fall of even-numbered years)
T656 Seminar in Music Theory: Atonal Music (3 cr.) P: T556 Analysis of Twentieth-Century Music or consent of instructor. Readings in theories of atonal music analysis and critical applications of methodologies derived from the readings. (spring of odd-numbered years)
T658 Seminar in Music Theory: Variable Topics (3 cr.) (spring)
T659 Public Lecture (0 cr.)♣ Presentation to the public of one of the research projects for T655 Seminar in Music Theory: Tonal Music, T656 Seminar in Music Theory: Atonal Music, or T658 Seminar in Music Theory: Variable Topics.
T700 Dissertation in Music Theory (cr. arr.)♣

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Unclassified Courses

U101-U102 Scenery Construction I-II (4-4 cr.) Methodology of hand and power wood and metal working. Characteristics and strengths of materials and uses as structural and decorative elements. Ten hours of class and laboratory per week.
U104-U105 Stage Lighting I-II (3-3 cr.) Study of instrumentation and practice in design and execution of stage lighting. Emphasis on uses of color and projection. Electrical special effects and properties. Ten hours of class and laboratory per week.
U107-U108 Stage Rigging I-II (2-2 cr.) Survey of hand and motorized scenery handling equipment. Problems in stress analysis and design of simple moving and stationary scenic structures, platforms, bridges, wagons, turntables, and flying elements. Two hours of class per week.
U109 Computer Skills for Musicians (2 cr.) Computer music notation systems and the use of word processing, graphics, database, and other computer programs in music research and teaching.
U110 Special Topics in Music (2 cr.) Various topics from semester to semester.
U131 Theater Drafting (2 cr.) Scale and freehand drawing techniques of simple scenic elements. Reading of shop drawings and elevations. Two hours of class per week.
U133 Survey of Theatrical Styles (2 cr.) Architectural and scenic styles by historical and geographical boundaries, including furnishings and scenic properties. Two hours of class per week.
U200 Special Projects in Technology (1-8 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. May be repeated for additional credit.
U201-U202 Piano Technology I-II (2-2 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.
U233 Applied French Diction for Singers (1 cr.) P or C: French F100, College of Arts and Sciences. Drill on phonetics and application to song and opera.
U243 Applied German Diction for Singers (1 cr.) P or C: German G100, College of Arts and Sciences. Drill on phonetics and application to song and opera.
U253 Applied Italian Diction for Singers (1 cr.) P or C: Italian M100, College of Arts and Sciences. Drill on phonetics and application to song and opera.
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.
U274-U275 History of Violin Making I-II (3-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Seminar in the history and literature of string instrument technology. Study of the manufacture and repair of string instruments from the earliest time to the present, with emphasis on the work of the master luthiers. Outside readings. Three hours of class per week.
U305 String Instrument Repair (1 cr.) String instrument maintenance and repair. For music education students.
U350 Individualized Music Cognate Area Readings and Research (1-6 cr.) Open only to students accepted for an individualized cognate area.
U361 English Diction for Singers (1 cr.) Drill on phonetics with application to singing. May be taken for undergraduate and graduate credit.
U371 Costume Construction Graduation Examination (0 cr.)
U381 Stagecraft Technology Graduation Examination (0 cr.)
U391 String Instrument Technology Graduate Examination (0 cr.)
U396 Introduction to MIDI and Computer Music (3 cr.) P: modest working knowledge of personal computers, easily obtainable through a short UCS Jumpstart class, and a willingness to work hard. Course designed to teach both musicians and non-musicians about the basics of the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) system, its software and hardware. Will include MIDI sequencing, digital sampling, principles of digital synthesis, digital audio editing. Geared to those with little prior technical training.
U400 Unassigned Undergraduate Performance Major (cr. arr.) P: Permission of director of undergraduate studies or dean of School of Music. Temporary section during registration process.
U401 Organ Construction and Design (2 cr.) A study of the mechanics of pipe organ action and of all aspects of pipe work from both the historical and the practical points of view. The course covers basic routines of maintenance, such as tuning and repair of instruments by contemporary builders.
U404 Harp Technology (2 cr.) A study of the principles, problems, repair, and general mechanics of the harp action and of all aspects of design from both the historical and practical points of view. The course covers all basic routines of repairs, tuning adjustments, maintenance, and intricate regulation of various instruments.
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.
U411 Concert Management (3 cr.) On national and local levels. Mechanics of management, booking of concert artists and attractions, organized-audience plan, local concert series, and symphony management.
U412 Opera Management (3 cr.) Problems of management in operas; organizational structure, business aspects, public relations and support, repertoire selection, casting, coaching, directing, and rehearsing; design and execution of scenery, costumes, properties, and lighting; and technical production.
U440 Practicum I-II-III-IV (2-2-2-2 cr.) Supervised execution of the technology of construction, repair, and operation of scenic elements and theatrical equipment. Ten hours per week each semester.
U450 Individualized Music Cognate Area Final Project (0 cr.) Open only to students accepted for an individualized music cognate area.
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.
U465 Techniques of Woodwind Craftsmanship (cr. arr.) Special topics such as reed making, instrument building, and repair. Course may be repeated for credit.
U470 Violin Repair I-II-III-IV (6-6-6-6 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. I-II. Study and practice of string instrument technology, including general repairs done from outside the instrument, bow refurbishing, and use of hand and power tools. III-IV. Advanced study and practice of string instrument technology, including general and major repair done after an instrument has been opened, instrument acoustics, and related topics. Fifteen hours instruction and laboratory per week.
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.
U480 Internship in Technology (cr. arr.) P: Consent of instructor. Internship in music-related technology. Practical application of related skills in a professional setting on or off campus for one semester.
U500 Master's Workshop in Performance (cr. arr.)
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.
U502 Topics in Piano Technology (2-3cr.) 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.
U506 Historical Brass Instrument Design and Construction (3 cr.) The course will consist of a 3 hour laboratory session each week, supplemented by independent research projects which will demand additional time appropriate to a 3-credit course. The laboratory portion of the course will consist of the construction of a reproduction of a historical brass instrument, using methods and tools consistent with those used in the 17th and 18th centuries.
U511 Performing Art Center Management (3 cr.) On national and local levels. Mechanics of management, booking of concert artists and attractions, organized-audience plan, local concert series, and symphony management.
U800 Unassigned Graduate Performance Minor (cr. arr.) P: Permission of director of graduate studies or dean of School of Music. Temporary section during registration process.
U900 Unassigned Graduate Performance Major (cr. arr.) P: Permission of director of graduate studies or dean of School of Music. Temporary section during registration process.

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Nonmajor Academic Courses

Z100 The Live Musical Performance (2 cr.) This course examines the approach to attending live performances of music including large ensembles, chamber ensembles, solo recitals, and other multimedia performances. Topics include protocol and traditions of the audience, criteria for critical listening, discrimination of basic elements of performance. Students will engage in attendance of live performances each semester, in discussions of music performances by genre, and in developing critical listening skills.
Z101-Z102 Music for the Listener I-II (3-3 cr.) How to listen to music; art of music and its materials; and instruments and musical forms.
Z103 Special Topics in Music for Nonmajors (3 cr.)
Z111 Introduction to Music Theory (3 cr.) A study of fundamentals of the language and notation of music: listening, music reading and writing, and the elements of music as used in a variety of genres and historical periods. Open to non-music majors and students in the School of Music interested in a general background in music.
Z171-Z172 Opera Theater Series I-II (2-2 cr.) Discussion and analysis of works to be performed during the current Opera Theater series. Designed to acquaint opera patrons (and non-music majors) with the libretti and music.
Z201-Z202 History of Rock 'n' Roll Music I-II (3-3 cr.) I. A survey of the major trends, styles, and genres of rock music from the earliest recordings to the present day, focusing on the work of the artists and groups who have proven to be of the most enduring significance. Credit given for non-music majors only. II. P: Z201. A history and appreciation of rock's classic era. The course begins with the 1964 British Invasion, which signaled the arrival of rock's second generation. Examines the major musical figures and social issues (civil rights struggle, the war in Vietnam) of the 1960s.
Z301 Rock Music in the 70s and 80s (3 cr.) A lecture-oriented course that covers the history of rock 'n' roll in the 1970s and 1980s. The post-Sgt. Pepper "splintering" of rock and ensuing style changes are highlighted.
Z315 Music for Film (3 cr.) P: CMLT C190, Introduction to Film. A stylistic and analytic survey of music for moving pictures, concentrating on American and English narrative films.
Z320 Special Topics in Popular Music (3 cr.)
Z393 History of Jazz (3 cr.) Periods, major performers and composers, trends, influences, stylistic features, and related materials. For non-music majors only.
Z395 Contemporary Jazz and Soul Music (3 cr.) A survey of contemporary jazz and soul (rhythm and blues) music and musicians in the United States. For non-music majors only.
Z396 Introduction to MIDI and Computer Music (3 cr.) P: modest working knowledge of personal computers, easily obtainable through a short UCS Jumpstart class, and a willingness to work hard. Course designed to teach both musicians and non-musicians about the basics of the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) system, its software and hardware. Will include MIDI sequencing, digital sampling, principles of digital synthesis, digital audio editing Geared to those with little prior technical training.
Z401 The Music of the Beatles (3 cr.) P: Z201 or Z202 and permission of instructor. An in-depth, song-by-song look at the music, lives, and times of the Beatles. The course focuses on the music and is aimed at heightening student listening skills as well as fostering a deeper appreciation for the Beatles' recordings. Music is supplemented by biographical information and many films and videos, including the Beatles "Anthology," which is seen in installments over the course of the semester.
Z402 Music of Frank Zappa (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. A detailed survey of the musical career of Rock's most avant-garde composer. Traces Zappa's creative output from his early days through his solo projects, his "big band" period, his orchestral productions, and finally his groundbreaking work with the Synclavier. All of Zappa's commercially released albums are discussed, and students are responsible for a listening list of materials from these releases.
Z413 Latin American Popular Music (3 cr.) Historical and cultural aspects in the development of representative popular genres as they appear in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. Issues of performance and instrumentation and the output of significant composers, arrangers and performers. Open to majors and non-majors. Two hours lecture; one hour performance ensemble lab. Will not count as X040 credit.

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