2014-2015 Graduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 18, 2024  
2014-2015 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Setnor School of Music Courses


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Setnor School of Music

Courses

  • HRP 556 - Harp Instruction

    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • HRP 655 - Harp Instruction

    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    For music majors.
  • HRP 656 - Harp Instruction

    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    For music majors.
  • HRP 755 - Harp Instruction

    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    For music majors.
  • HRP 756 - Harp Instruction

    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    For music majors.
  • MHL 500 - Selected Topics

    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Selected aspect of music history or literature. Content and method of instruction may vary for each workshop.
    Repeatable
  • MHL 525 - Survey of Keyboard Literature: 1650 to 1850

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Historical survey of literature now performed on the piano, focusing on significant repertoire from 1650 to 1850 through performance, listening, and research.
  • MHL 526 - Survey of Keyboard Literature: 1850 to Present

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Historical survey of literature now performed on the piano, focusing on significant repertoire from ca. 1850 to the present through performance, listening, and research.
  • MHL 535 - Orchestral Repertoire: 1600-1800

    2 credit(s)
    A comprehensive study of orchestral repertoire from 1600-1800. J. S. Bach to early Beethoven. Score analysis, composer biographies, cultural context and critical listening.
  • MHL 545 - Aspects of Repertoire Preparation

    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    For instrumentalists, singers, pianists. Aspects of repertoire preparation; repertoire planning, score preparation, stylistic performance practice, harmonic listening, working in an ensemble, and stage presence. Learning theory and current performance psychology techniques.
  • MHL 546 - Vocal Literature

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    For pianists and singers. Historical survey of art song repertoire through performance, listening, and research.
    PREREQ: MHL 545 
  • MHL 547 - Vocal Literature II

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    For singers/pianists. Continuation of MHL 546 ; students will use musical/literary research methods to prepare/perform song literature from the Western classical music canon.
    PREREQ: MHL 546 
  • MHL 548 - Instrumental Literature

    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    For pianists and instrumentalists. Historical survey of major chamber music repertoire through performance, listening, and research.
    PREREQ: MHL 545 
  • MHL 557 - Survey of Choral Literature I

    2 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    A survey of predominantly western sacred choral literature from the Renaissance to present, focusing on masses, requiems, motets and anthems.
    PREREQ: MHL 267
  • MHL 558 - Survey of Choral Literature II

    2 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    A survey of predominantly western sacred choral literature from the Renaissance to present, focusing on oratorios, passions, cantatas, other large sacred works, choral symphonies, vocal chamber music, world music, and spirituals.
    PREREQ: MHL 266
  • MHL 560 - The Concert Experience

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Repeatable
  • MHL 566 - Topics in Music Literature and Analysis

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: MTC 566 
    Intensive focus on a composer, genre or stylistic development, to be chosen by the instructor. Emphasis on analytical understanding, aesthetic issues and interdisciplinary context.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 12 credits maximum
  • MHL 567 - Choral Literature

    2 credit(s) Irregularly
    An overview of the major choral forms (e.g. motet, madrigal, oratorio), leading composers of choral music, and style periods from 1500 to the present. Emphasis on score study and listening.
    PREREQ: MHL 266
  • MHL 568 - Choral Literature for Elementary and Secondary Choirs

    2-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Examination of choral repertoire for elementary and secondary school settings. Strategies for teachers to discriminate between examples of quality choral literature through musical analysis and the examination of suitable historical contexts and musical cultures.
  • MHL 578 - Charles Ives: an American Original

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    A presentation designed to acquaint the student with the musical and personal characteristics that produced the unique phenomenon in American music that is Charles Ives. In-depth study of his musical and literary work.
  • MHL 590 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Preparation of a project paper under guidance of a member of the appropriate faculty, who introduces student to tools of research. Presented for reading and grading to a group of three faculty, one of whom is the advisor.
    Repeatable
  • MHL 664 - History of American Popular Music

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MHL 364
    Consideration of popular music in its changing cultural contexts. Social, psychological and political issues raised by successive genres. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • MHL 666 - History of Jazz

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Chrono- logical survey of the roots of jazz through the present. Open to all graduate students.
  • MHL 671 - Weekly Student Convocation Graduate

    0 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
  • MHL 672 - Weekly Student Convocation Graduate

    0 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
  • MHL 771 - Weekly Student Convocation Graduate

    0 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
  • MHL 772 - Weekly Student Convocation Graduate

    0 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
  • MTC 500 - Workshop In Music Theory

    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Selected aspect of music theory. Content and method of instruction may vary for each workshop.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  • MTC 535 - Orchestration

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Scoring for individual instruments and small ensembles. Analysis of selected instrumental compositions.
    PREREQ: MTC 246
  • MTC 540 - Survey of Basic Theory

    1-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Review of music fundamentals, tonal harmony, and aural skills. Entering graduate students failing written portion of theory diagnostic exam attend classes on fundamentals and harmony. Those failing aural skills portion attend ear training classes. Passing this course satisfies diagnostic exam requirements. Not applicable to any degree.
  • MTC 545 - Counterpoint

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Grounding in species counterpoint and 16th-century practice, moving into a comprehensive study of contrapuntal techniques through the 20th century.
    PREREQ: MTC 246
  • MTC 546 - Analysis of Contemporary Music

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Twentieth-century compositional methods, analysis of selected works. Introduction to 12-tone set theory.
    PREREQ: MTC 246
  • MTC 550 - Composition

    1-2 credit(s) Every semester
    For students not majoring in composition. Permission of instructor
  • MTC 551 - Songwriting

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    A comprehensive approach to the craft of popular songwriting. Analysis includes historical perspectives, song form, style, content, lyric writing, lead sheet and demo creation, copyright, recording, and marketing techniques.
  • MTC 552 - Studio Arranging

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Scoring and arranging for film, video, and recording. Popular genres. Miking, mixing, overdubbing, studio effects, synchronization with visual media.
    PREREQ: MTC 535 
  • MTC 554 - Jazz Composing and Arranging

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Jazz theory. Scoring with standard and nonstandard instrumental voicings. Preparation of charts for big band and smaller ensembles.
    PREREQ: MTC 535 
  • MTC 555 - Jazz Improvisation I

    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Beginning jazz theory; simple harmonic functions. Improvisation with Ionian, Dorian, and Mixolydian modes. Arranging for small ensembles. Permission of instructor.
  • MTC 556 - Jazz Improvisation II

    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Improvisation with II to V progressions, diminished chords, augmented triads, and related scales. Composing and arranging for small ensembles.
    PREREQ: MTC 555 
  • MTC 557 - Jazz Improvisation III

    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Improvisation with half-diminished seventh chord and related scale. Application of improvisational techniques to pop and jazz tunes. Recordings and transcriptions of major artists. Preparation of charts for larger ensembles.
    PREREQ: MTC 556 
  • MTC 558 - Jazz Improvisation IV

    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Improvisation with pentatonic and lydian scales and turn-around patterns. Improvisational principles using chord scales, guide tones, and other techniques. Preparation of charts for larger ensembles.
    PREREQ: MTC 557 
  • MTC 560 - Electronic Music Composition

    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Introduction to techniques, repertoire, and history of electroacoustic/computer generated music. Projects include three compositions for electronic sounds; electronics alone, with soloist, and with small ensemble. Required course for music composition majors.
    Repeatable
  • MTC 562 - Performing with Computers

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    An exploration of techniques for live performance with computers: interactive, multimedia, installation, DJ and others, using a broad array of software and hardware combinations, focusing on their actual and potential creative uses.
  • MTC 566 - Topics in Music Literature and Analysis

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: MHL 566 
    Intensive focus on a composer, genre or stylistic development, to be chosen by the instructor. Emphasis on analytical understanding, aesthetic issues and interdisciplinary context.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 12 credits maximum
  • MTC 590 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Preparation of a project paper under guidance of a member of the appropriate faculty, who introduces the student to tools of research. Presented for reading and grading to a group of three faculty, one of whom is the advisor.
  • MTC 625 - Evolution of Harmony

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Origins and development of harmony from organum to music of the present.
  • MTC 626 - Evolution of Form

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Origins and development of musical forms from the period of Gregorian chants to present.
  • MTC 635 - Advanced Orchestration

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Contemporary techniques. Innovative forms of instrumentation and nonstandard use of instruments.
    PREREQ: MTC 535 , 536
  • MTC 636 - Advanced Orchestration

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Contemporary techniques. Innovative forms of instrumentation and nonstandard use of instruments.
    PREREQ: MTC 535 , 536
  • MTC 646 - Advanced Tonal Analysis

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Tonal harmony and its extensions from circa 1830 to the present. Introduction to Schenker analysis. Required of all graduate students in the School of Music.
  • MTC 651 - Composition Seminar, Graduate

    0 credit(s) Every semester
    Listening and discussion of creative issues and strategies in music composition. Two to four presentations by visiting composers per semester. Required of all graduate composition majors.
  • MTC 652 - Composition Seminar, Graduate

    0 credit(s) Every semester
    Listening and discussion of creative issues and strategies in music composition. Two to four presentations by visiting composers per semester. Required of all graduate composition majors.
  • MTC 655 - Composition

    1-2 credit(s) Every semester
    Individual instruction emphasizing larger forms and works for larger ensembles.
  • MTC 656 - Composition

    1-2 credit(s) Every semester
    Individual instruction emphasizing larger forms and works for larger ensembles.
  • MTC 657 - Contemporary Techniques in Composition

    2 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Styles of representative twentieth-century composers. Techniques through composition.
  • MTC 690 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  • MTC 746 - Advanced Topics in Music Theory

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Intensive study and class discussion of contemporary writings in music theory. Students deliver an oral presentation on important periodical articles and complete a major analysis project.
    PREREQ: MTC 645
  • MTC 751 - Composition Seminar, Graduate

    0 credit(s) Every semester
    Listening and discussion of creative issues and strategies in music composition. Two to four presentations by visiting composers per semester. Required of all graduate composition majors.
  • MTC 752 - Composition Seminar, Graduate

    0 credit(s) Every semester
    Listening and discussion of creative issues and strategies in music composition. Two to four presentations by visiting composers per semester. Required of all graduate composition majors.
  • MTC 755 - Composition

    1-2 credit(s) Every semester
    Continuation of MTC 655 , MTC 656 .
  • MTC 756 - Composition

    1-2 credit(s) Every semester
    Continuation of MTC 655 , MTC 656 .
  • MTC 997 - Thesis in Music Theory

    0-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Repeatable
  • MUE 510 - Practicum in Children’s Choir

    1-3 credit(s)
    Develop understanding, expertise, and practical experience working with a children’s choir through score analysis, rehearsal observations, and conducting experiences. In-depth study of choral music appropriate for children’s choirs of varying levels.
  • MUE 516 - Technology in Music Education

    3 credit(s)
    Philosophical foundation for marching bands. Lecture/lab format promoting discussion and practical application of skills necessary to organize, administer, and implement the high school band program successfully.
  • MUE 518 - Marching Band Techniques

    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Philosophical foundation for marching bands. Lecture/lab format promoting discussion and practical application of skills necessary to organize, administer, and implement the high school band program successfully. Music education majors or permission of instructor.
  • MUE 520 - Teaching of Classical Guitar

    1-2 credit(s)
    Laboratory in guitar, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instrument, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper division status or permission of instructor. Music majors only.
  • MUE 604 - World Music and the Interdisciplinary Curriculum

    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Crosslisted with: EDU 604 
    Examination of historical and social perspectives of world music in diverse cultural contexts. Strategies for teachers to develop and facilitate interdisciplinary curricula through examination of materials and resources featuring music from around the world.
  • MUE 610 - Field Experience in Music Education

    1-2 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: MUE 310
    Orientation to school settings: organization, services, guidance, goals, evaluation. Observations and supervised teaching experiences in music at elementary/secondary levels. Experiences coordinated with music education courses in sophomore/junior years and graduate teacher preparation program. Additional work required of graduate students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 2 credits maximum
  • MUE 611 - Assessment in Music Education

    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: EDU 611 
    Examines a diverse selection of assessment methods for student learning within music education settings. Strategies for future instruction planning; instructional adaptations based on data gathered through teacher-created assessment tools.
  • MUE 614 - General Music in the Inclusive Classroom

    3 credit(s)
  • MUE 615 - Introduction to Research in Music

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Methods and techniques. Literature and research studies. Bibliographical materials and application of appropriate writing styles. Open to all music majors; nonmusic majors may elect with permission of instructor.
  • MUE 616 - Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Music

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Introduction to acoustics, the ear and hearing, musical systems, and psychosociophysiological processes involved in musical behavior. Open to all music majors; non-music majors with permission of instructor.
  • MUE 617 - Jazz Ensemble Techniques

    2 credit(s)
    Double Numbered with: MUE 415
  • MUE 618 - Current Problems in Music Education

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Major topics and problems. Current trends. Open to all music majors; nonmusic majors may elect with permission of instructor.
  • MUE 621 - Teaching of Voice for Schools

    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 321
    Laboratory in teaching voice, emphasizing performance techniques, care of vocal instrument, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.
  • MUE 623 - Teaching of Percussion Instruments

    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 423
    Laboratory in percussion instruments, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.
  • MUE 625 - Teaching of String Instruments

    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 325
    Laboratory in string instruments, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstrations of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.
  • MUE 626 - Teaching of Brass Instruments

    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 326
    Laboratory in brass instruments, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  • MUE 627 - Teaching of Woodwind Instruments I

    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 327
    Laboratory in flute, clarinet, and saxophone, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.
  • MUE 628 - Teaching of Woodwind Instruments II

    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 328
    Laboratory in oboe and bassoon, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.
  • MUE 633 - Music in the Elementary School

    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 333
    Methods and materials for elementary school music programs. Laboratory experience in teaching songs, rhythms, music listening, sight reading, and the use of visual aids. Orff and Kodaly methods.
  • MUE 634 - Methods and Materials in General Music

    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 334
    Methods and resources for grades 6-12 in nonperformance music classes. History, theory, general music. The changing voice. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.
  • MUE 670 - Experience Credit

    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
  • MUE 690 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  • MUE 700 - Selected Topics

    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • MUE 711 - Advanced Choral Teaching

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Problems of choral training and organization relevant to school groups. Choral literature in terms of teaching. Open to all music majors; nonmusic majors may elect with permission instructor.
  • MUE 712 - Advanced Instrumental Teaching

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Problems of instrumental training and organization relevant to bands and orchestras in schools. Instrumental music literature in terms of teaching. Musical content and how to teach it. Open to all music majors; nonmusic majors may elect with permission of instructor.
  • MUE 715 - Administration and Supervision in Music Education

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Aims and procedures in administration and supervision of school music programs. Scheduling. Evaluation and improvement of instruction. Budgets. Public relations. Research problems in planning and executing a modern program.
  • MUE 716 - Curriculum Development in Music

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Instructional design in teaching music. Systematic processes in curriculum and course design, use and evaluation of objectives, selection and construction of instructional materials, and methods of curriculum evaluation. Open to all music majors; non-music majors may elect with permission of instructor.
  • MUE 731 - Mngmt in Music Teaching

    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 431
  • MUE 735 - Choral Rehearsal Techniques

    2-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 435
    Principles and techniques of conducting and rehearsing choral groups. Music literature for typical choral group in schools.
  • MUE 737 - Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques in Music Education

    2-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MUE 437
    Principles and techniques of conducting and rehearsing instrumental groups. Music literature for typical instrumental groups in schools.
  • MUE 770 - Experience Credit

    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
  • MUE 970 - Experience Credit

    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
  • MUE 990 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
  • MUE 997 - Master Thesis

    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
  • MUI 610 - Soyars Leadership Lecture Series

    1 credit(s)
    Double Numbered with: MUI 310
    Features music industry leaders from the highest levels of the business. These visiting faculty members will focus, in depth, on cutting edge issues as they relate to leadership in today’s industry. Additional work required of graduate students.
    Repeatable 7 time(s), 8 credits maximum
  • OBO 530 - Oboe Instruction

    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
  • OBO 535 - Oboe Instruction

    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • OBO 536 - Oboe Instruction

    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  • OBO 635 - Oboe Instruction

    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
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