Music Performance (MUPR)

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Instruction in musical technique and expression. One half-hour lesson a week.

Class instruction through the intermediate performance level. Emphasis on the fundamentals of vocal technique through performance. Foundational experience appropriate for continued private voice study. Audition required for placement.

Prerequisite MUPR 201. Class instruction through the intermediate performance level, emphasizing fundamentals of vocal technique through performance as preparation for private vocal study.

Class instruction for beginners through the intermediate level. 205 and 206 deal with fundamental performance techniques. The ability to read music is anticipated. 207 emphasizes musical expression and preparation for private piano study. Audition required for placement.

Class instruction for beginners through intermediate level. 205 and 206 deal with fundamental performance techniques. The ability to read music is anticipated. 207 emphasizes musical expression and preparation for private piano study. Audition required for placement.

Class instruction for beginners through the intermediate level. 205 and 206 deal with fundamental performance techniques. The ability to read music is anticipated. 207 emphasizes musical expression and preparation for private piano study. Audition required for placement.

Class instruction for developing practical keyboard skills in preparation for the Piano Proficiency Exam required of all music majors. Skills developed will vary by student, but will include an overview of the requirements detailed within the Department's Exam Guidelines*. Prior completion of MUTH 101 is strongly recommended.

Beginning group study in performance techniques of woodwind instruments. Recommended for music majors seeking teaching certification in the instrumental area and for students interested in composition.

Beginning group study in performance techniques of guitar. Recommended for students with no prior music reading and performing experience. Class Guitar I is an introduction to playing chords, reading music, interpreting charts, and developing basic skills needed to understand various published methods on learnng the guitar..

Prerequisite: MUPR 215. Class Guitar II is an intermediate group study in performance techniques of guitar. This course is recommended for students who have successfully completed Class Guitar I or by permission of instructor. Students must possess basic music reading and playing skills. Class Guitar II is an introduction to more complex rhythms, playing barre chords, reading music in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions. Students will expand their repertoire, knowledge of scales, arpeggios and various performance techniques to augment their proficiency.

Beginning group study in performance techniques of brass instruments. Recommended for music majors seeking teaching certification in the instrumental area and for students interested in composition.

Beginning group study in performance techniques of percussion instruments. Recommended for music majors seeking teaching certification in the instrumental area and for students interested in composition.

Beginning group study in performance techniques of string instruments. Recommended for music majors seeking teaching certification in the instrumental area and for students interested in composition.

Mixed voices performing representative repertoire of all periods of music. Open by audition. In cooperation with local community musicians.

Treble voices performing representative repertoire of all periods of music. Open by audition.

Mixed voices performing representative repertoire of all periods of music. Open by audition. In cooperation with local community musicians.

Opportunity to study and perform specialized string repertoire. Open by audition.

Opportunity to study and perform specialized guitar repertoire. Open by audition.

Opportunity to study and perform specialized repertoire for flute choir. Open by audition.

Opportunity to study and perform specialized repertoire in the jazz genre. Open by audition.

Opportunity to study and perform specialized brass repertoire. Open by audition.

Opportunity to study and perform specialized repertoire. Open by audition.

Opportunity to study and perform specialized repertoire for small ensemble (instrumental, vocal, or mixed) with faculty coach. Offered on demand; permission of instructor.

Ensemble exploring a specific vocal/instrumental repertory from outside of the Western classical/jazz tradition; focus varies from year to year.

Opportunity to study and perform selected repertoire representative of the literature written for orchestra. Open by audition. In cooperation with community musicians.

Opportunity to study and perform selected repertoire representative of the literature written for band. Open by audition.

Opportunity to study and perform specialized repertoire in the jazz genre. Open by audition.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

One half-hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance, and end-of-term jury required.

Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. One half-hour lesson per week; entrance interview, public performances, and end-of-term jury (portfolio review) required.

One half-hour lesson per week. Auditions required for entrance into all private lessons and ensembles.

Prerequisite: MUTH 291 and MUTH 201. The principles and techniques of conducting, including score reading, classroom/rehearsal methods, and analysis, program planning, and workshop experience.

Prerequisite: MUPR 347A. Advanced private instruction in conducting, score reading, music pedagogy, and rehearsal techniques in a specialized area (choral, orchestral, band, jazz, etc.).

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performance(s), and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required. Auditions required for entrance into all private lessons and ensembles.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

Permission of Instructor. One hour lesson per week; entrance interview, public performances, and end-of-term portfolio review (jury) required.

One hour lesson per week; entrance audition, public performances, and end-of-term jury required.

Studies of a topic in music performance.

Individual study is under the direction of a music department faculty member. Details may be obtained from the chair. Project required. By permission of the department.

Individual study is under the direction of a music department faculty member. Details may be obtained from the chair. Project required. By permission of the department.

Supervised off-campus experiences, developed in consultation with the Department of Music and the off-campus agency. By permission only.