| MUS 5500, 5501, 5502 |
Selected Topics (1-3 credit hours
per course)
A detailed investigation of a specialized
topic of interest and importance. The area of |
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investigation should be a topic not covered
in regularly offered courses in the School of
Music or an advanced section for intensive
study. See semester hour limits listed under
Course Restrictions in General Regulations
section. |
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| MUS 5510-6647 |
Private Instruction in Performance (1)
Individual studies in performance are a vital
part of any music curriculum. The graduate student in music education or conducting
should, upon consultation with his/her adviser,
elect to study in the areas most consistent
with his/her personal needs and career
goals. For the secondary school teacher, this
may involve deeper exploration of instruments
he/she does not play well. For the
prospective junior college or college teacher,
it will involve further study of his/her principal
performing area. Graduate study in performance
is through private instruction only. |
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| MUS 5510 - 6647 |
Private Instruction (1 credit hour per
semester)
| 5510 |
Violin |
| 5511 |
Viola |
| 5512 |
Cello |
| 5513 |
String Bass |
| 5514/6614 |
Piano |
| 5515/6615 |
Organ |
| 5516/6616 |
Voice |
| 5517/6617 |
Clarinet |
| 5518/6618 |
Oboe |
| 5519/6619 |
Flute |
| 5520/6620 |
Bassoon |
| 5521/6621 |
Saxophone |
| 5522/6622 |
Trumpet |
| 5523/6623 |
Horn |
| 5524/6624 |
Trombone |
| 5525/6645 |
Euphonium |
| 5526/6646 |
Tuba |
| 5527/6647 |
Percussion |
| 5528 |
Guitar |
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| MUS 5543 |
History of the Band in the United States
(3) |
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The history of the band in this country from
the early military bands through town, industrial,
church, professional, circus, fraternal,
school, and college bands. |
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| MUS 5553 |
Techniques and Literature of Brass Instruments
(3) |
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A study of the techniques of all the brass
instruments, the use of extant methods and
literature for developing these techniques,
and their applicability in individual and
group public school teaching situations. |
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| MUS 5554 |
Literature and Techniques of Sacred Music
(3) |
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A comprehensive survey of materials and
methods for use in sacred choral music programs. |
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| MUS 5562 |
Arranging for Band and Chorus (3) |
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This course covers arranging for football
shows, concert work, special vocal and instrumental
groups. Study of ranges, voicing,
and balance. Short-cuts and techniques in
reproducing parts. |
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| MUS 5571 |
Music for ECE and Elementary School
(3) |
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A study of the materials and planning techniques
for music in grades P-6. Singing,
listening, movement, instrument playing,
and creative activities will be explored. Multicultural
elements, observation, teaching
experiences, and practical application of
ideas will be included. |
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| MUS 5582 |
Choral Techniques (3) |
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This course focuses on organizational and
rehearsal procedures, choral tone, diction,
and choral literature. |
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| MUS 5584 |
Band Techniques (3) |
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A study of rehearsal techniques, band pageantry,
jazz band, instrument repair and
music literature for band. |
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| MUS 6600 |
Instrumental Seminar (1) |
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This course covers rehearsal, evaluation and
performance of band literature. Two semesters
required of all instrumental music majors. |
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| MUS 6601 |
Choral Performance Seminar (1) |
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A study of the rehearsal, evaluation and
performance of choral literature. Two semesters
required of all choral music majors. |
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| MUS 6605 |
Advanced Music Technologies (3) |
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An advanced study of the applications of
microcomputers for the music educator in
the modern school music program. |
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| MUS 6606 |
The Repertoire of the Band (3) |
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An intensive study of music for the band,
including an historical overview and intensive
score study of representative works. |
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| MUS 6607 |
Literature and Techniques for the Beginning
Band (3) |
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A selective survey of materials for beginning
instrumental music programs. Techniques
will be presented for recruiting and
retaining students. Performance, listening,
and analysis will be included. |
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| MUS 6608 |
Literature and Techniques for Volunteer
School and Community Choruses (3) |
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A study of music and methods for working
with school, church, and community choral
groups. Emphasis on materials suitable for
performers with little previous training or
experience. |
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| MUS 6609 |
Choral Literature (3) |
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A comprehensive survey of music for the
choral medium. |
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| MUS 6610 |
Woodwind Instruments and Their Literature
(3) |
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A study of teaching techniques and materials
for the bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, and
saxophone. |
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| MUS 6611 |
Materials and Techniques for the Intermediate
Band (3) |
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A comprehensive survey of the literature for
the intermediate band program. Criteria for
selecting and evaluating methods will be
developed and new approaches to instruction
presented. |
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| MUS 6612 |
Techniques for Modern School Band (3) |
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An intensive study of the administration,
materials, organization, and teaching techniques
of school instrumental music programs. |
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| MUS 6613 |
Strategies for Performance Preparation
(3) |
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The investigation and diagnosis of the five
elements that constitute an outstanding musical
performance: tone, intonation, rhythm,
technique, and interpretation. Emphasis will
be placed upon teaching and achieving the
style, phrasing, balance, dynamics, nuance,
agogics, note leading, and interpretative
articulation. |
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| MUS 6614-6647 |
Private Instruction in Performance (1) |
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Private instruction in performance. Students
in the conducting program will be required
to take two hours of performance instruction. |
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| 6614 |
Piano |
| 6615 |
Organ |
| 6616 |
Voice |
| 6617 |
Clarinet |
| 6618 |
Oboe |
| 6619 |
Flute |
| 6620 |
Bassoon |
| 6621 |
Saxophone |
| 6622 |
Trumpet |
| 6623 |
Horn |
| 6624 |
Trombone |
| 6645 |
Euphonium |
| 6646 |
Tuba |
| 6647 |
Percussion |
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| MUS 6625, 6626, 6627 |
Specialized Study in Area of
Music (1- 3 credit hours per course)
A study of a problem or problems using
research techniques. Selection of problems |
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must be approved by the student’s adviser,
instructor under whom the study is to be
made, and the appropriate Director of the
Graduate School. Study should contribute to
student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly
paper is required and may involve an
oral defense. Total credit for any combination
of enrollments in these courses may not
exceed six semester hours. A specialized
study may be substituted for a required
course only once in a student’s program.
See semester hour limits listed under Course
Restrictions in General Regulations section. |
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| MUS 6631 |
Advanced Conducting I (3) |
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A study and conducting of a sequence of
music which provides opportunities for appropriate
skill development. Students will
be evaluated and assigned materials suitable
for their area of specialization. Choral students
will work individually with the Director
of Choral Activities, and instrumental
students will work individually with the
Director of Bands in addition to regular class
lectures. |
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| MUS 6632 |
Advanced Conducting II (3) |
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Selection, study, and conducting of specific
repertoire in preparation for an individual
conducting recital (MUS 6633). Individualized
study and research of a coherent group
of compositions appropriate for a performance.
Choral students will work individually
with the Director of Choral Activities, and
instrumental students will work individually
with the Director of Bands in addition to
regular class lectures. |
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| MUS 6633 |
Conducting Recital (1) |
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Graduate students in conducting, upon completing MUS 6631 and 6632, with the approval
of their adviser and conducting mentor,
will present and conduct a 30-minute
recital with an appropriate vocal or instrumental
ensemble. The performance will be
videotaped for post-recital evaluation and
final approval by the graduate conducting
faculty. |
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| MUS 6635 |
Pedagogy of Music History, Theory and
Musicianship (3) |
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A study relating musical historical and theoretical
concepts to the secondary school
performance and general music class. Consideration
of separate music theory and appreciation
classes as secondary level subjects.
Study of the concept of comprehensive
musicianship as a point of departure for the
modern music education curriculum. |
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| MUS 6636 |
Conducting and Score Analysis Techniques
(3) |
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A concentrated study of conducting patterns,
gestures, and techniques. Score study
through the coordinated application of music
theory and history. Special emphasis will be
placed on interpretation and the development
of aural analysis skills. |
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| MUS 6637 |
The Heritage of the March (3) |
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A historical and analytical survey of
marches for the concert band. Marches for
groups of all ability levels will be presented
and discussed. Performance, listening and
historical background will be included. |
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| MUS 6650 |
Band Adjudication (3) |
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An intensive study of concert, marching,
jazz band, and solo-ensemble adjudication
and the requirements leading to certification. |
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| MUS 6662 |
Advanced Instrumental Arranging (3) |
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A study of advanced arranging and scoring
concepts for instrumental ensembles. Study
of contemporary harmony, voicing, scoring
methods, and their applications to various
ensemble groupings. |
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| MUS 6670 |
Practical Band Instrument Repair (3) |
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This course covers the maintenance, repair
and supervision of equipment used by modern
music educators. Exploration of industry
guidelines and evaluation of financial restraints
on music programs. System and
rationale for evaluating equipment will be
developed. |
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| MUS 6691 |
Research and Evaluation in Music Education
(3) |
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A study and evaluation of a variety of research
methods, types of reporting, analysis
of standardized tests and construction of
teacher-made tests. Required of all graduate
music majors. |
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| MUS 6695 |
Thesis (3) |
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Three hours may be applied toward fulfilling
degree requirements when approved by the
student’s adviser and the Dean of Graduate
Studies and Research. |
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| MUS 6696 |
Practicum (1-3 credit hours) |
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Supervised experiences related to instruction
in music education. Application of skills,
concepts and principles acquired in previous
courses will be emphasized. |
