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MUPP 216 Beginning Winds
This course addresses fundamental playing techniques of brass and woodwind instruments. The focus includes a survey of teaching techniques and materials. Credit(s): 2
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MUPP 217 Intermediate Winds
This course addresses pedagogical techniques for teaching woodwind and brass instruments in private, small group and large ensemble settings. It is a synthesis of pedagogical concepts introduced in Beginning Winds. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPP 216
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MUPP 220 The Performer in the 21st Century
This course is designed to introduce music students to a professional field that increasingly requires entrepreneurship and where a portfolio career is increasingly the dominant professional model. The wide variety of performance opportunities available to the contemporary musician will be addressed. Credit(s): 1
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MUPP 221 The Entrepreneurial Artist
This course provides the Entrepreneurial Artist the tools needed to thrive in today’s ever-changing, creative landscape. Students explore growing and maintaining a personal brand, building an online presence and marketing yourself effectively. Credit(s): 3
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MUPP 233 Voice Class
Designed for non-voice majors, this course is a study of vocal physiology, diction, tone production and performance. Vocal literature, voice classification and vocal health will be discussed. Classes will be oriented toward performance improvement. Credit(s): 1
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MUPP 239 Vocal Accompaniment
This course provides practical experience through assigned accompanying responsibilities. Credit(s): 1
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MUPP 241 Oboe Reed Making Class
This course is a practical instruction in the gouging, shaping, tying and scraping of oboe reeds. Credit(s): 0
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in APOB Applied Oboe
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MUPP 242 Bassoon Reed Making Class
This course is a practical instruction in the profiling, shaping, forming, and scraping of bassoon reeds. Credit(s): 0
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in APOB Applied Bassoon
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MUPP 245 Jazz Improvisation and Repertoire Forum
This course is devoted to the development of improvisation skills and repertoire-building for instrumental jazz musicians. Through listening, transcribing, analysis, scale and melodic formulae practice, and readings in jazz theory and jazz performance practice, students will explore the creation of improvised melodies in a jazz setting, using the standard repertoire as a basis for study. Students will also explore topics related to pedagogy. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 140
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MUPP 263 Singers Diction I
This course provides discussion and practice in the fundamentals of Latin and Italian pronunciation for singers utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Performance of songs in these languages is required. Credit(s): 2
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MUPP 264 Singers Diction II
This course provides discussion and practice in the fundamentals of French and German pronunciation for singers utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Performance of songs in these languages is required. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPP 263
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MUPP 271 Acting and Movement for Singers
This course is designed to develop body awareness and theatrical acting skills for singers. An emphasis is placed on acting techniques and styles of movement. Culminates in a performance of a song or aria, using acting styles and movement techniques to create a fully formed, identifiable stage persona. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUPP 270
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MUPP 300 Performance Seminar: Voice
This course will present students with performance opportunities, lectures, master classes and other topics that support curricular offerings. This is a required course of all BM in Performance (Voice) majors during every semester of major study and is open electively to singers working toward the Performance Certificate in Voice. Enrollment is limited to BM in Performance (Voice) majors. Credit(s): 0.5
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MUPP 301 Performance Seminar: Instrumental
This course is an in-depth study of those issues relevant to a career as an instrumental performing artist. BM Performance (Instrumental) majors meet once weekly under the guidance of the Shenandoah Conservatory faculty as well as invited guest speakers to study and discuss topics relevant to a career as an instrumental performance major. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Enrollment is limited to BM in Performance (Instrumental) majors Credit(s): 0.5
Corequisite(s): major applied lesson
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MUPP 302 Performance Seminar: Keyboard
This course is a weekly forum that explores issues related to repertoire selection, preparation and performance for both student and professional artists. Attendance at premiere concerts both on and off campus is required. Enrollment is limited to BM in Performance (Piano) and BM in Performance (Organ) majors. Credit(s): 0.5
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MUPP 304 The Musical Child
This course includes the study of chanting, singing, moving and playing in ensemble using voice, body percussion, pitched and unpitched percussion and recorder for elementary music classes. Instruction includes strategies that focus on composing, arranging and adapting music to meet the classroom needs and ability levels of school vocal/choral and general music students; skills in providing and directing creative experiences and improvising when necessary; and proficiency on appropriate accompanying instruments. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUED 321
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MUPP 310 Concert Production Practicum II
This course provides the opportunity for students to develop real-world skills required to present a concert in their junior or senior year of study. Each student will lead a project and manage one professional-quality event during the semester, partnering with a student in MUPP 110 for guided peer-to-peer learning. Credit(s): 0.5
Prerequisite(s): MUPP 110
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MUPP 312 Composer Forum
This course provides group instruction designed to work in tandem with private applied lessons in music composition. Coursework incorporates score study, reading seminars, research projects, lectures on composition-related topics and master classes with guest artists. Credit(s): 0.5
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in applied composition lessons.
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MUPP 313 Percussion Teaching Techniques
This course addresses fundamental playing techniques of percussion instruments. Focus includes survey of teaching techniques and materials, competency in rehearsing and conducting instrumental ensembles. Credit(s): 1
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MUPP 314 String Teaching Techniques
This course addresses fundamental playing techniques of string instruments. It includes a survey of teaching techniques and materials, competency in rehearsing and conducting instrumental ensembles. Credit(s): 2
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MUPP 320 Guitar Class
This course addresses fundamentals of guitar playing. Basic chords strummed to familiar songs, with emphasis on folk song styles in order to provide sufficient skills for classroom instruction of guitar are introduced. Nylon string guitar preferred. Credit(s): 1
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MUPP 341 Half Recital
This course is the presentation of a half recital, including classical music and jazz performances, and may be undertaken by a Conservatory student after AP**200-level study has been completed. Students in non- Conservatory curricula may undertake a half recital after four semesters of study. The length of each half recital is not to exceed 25 minutes of music. Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in applied study is required
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MUPP 345 Fretboard Theory
This course is the development of functional theoretical concepts on the guitar. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Completion of APGT 200-level study
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MUPP 346 Piano Pedagogy
This course introduces students to the materials, methods and repertoire for the successful teaching of the private piano student. Includes use of technology in piano teaching, observations and supervised teaching of beginning piano students. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Completion of AP**200-level study.
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MUPP 355 Introduction to Vocal Pedagogy
This course involves the study of anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism as applied to singing. Areas of study will include: posture and movement, respiration, phonation, resonation and articulation as they apply to both classical and CCM vocal production. Additional areas of study include a survey of vocal pedagogues from the early 17th century up to modern day. Practical application will include student teaching. Credit(s): 2
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MUPP 365 Vocal Repertoire for Pianists and Singers I
This course is a survey of vocal literature for pianists with a focus on solo and small ensemble song repertoire from its origins through the 18th century. This course emphasizes the role of the pianist as a collaborator and accompanist, the role of poetry and language in interpreting vocal repertoire, and accompanying challenges (including transposition). Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Completion of APPN 200-level study
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MUPP 366 Vocal Repertoire for Pianists and Singers II
This course is a survey of vocal literature for pianists with a focus on solo and small ensemble song repertoire from the 19th century to the present day. This course emphasizes the role of the pianist as a collaborator and accompanist, the role of poetry and language in interpreting vocal repertoire, and accompanying challenges (including transposition). Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUPP 365
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MUPP 370 Opera Theatre Ensemble
In this course, students will prepare short complete works and/or excerpts of larger works for public performances presented both on and off campus. An audition is required. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPP 372
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MUPP 371 Chamber Opera Production
Students enrolled in this course will prepare a chamber opera for public performance. An audition is required. Credit(s): 2
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MUPP 372 Opera Studio
This course develops the expressive potential of the singer, introduces students to the profession of opera and explores solo role development in specific musical and dramatic styles. Designed as the conclusion to introductory acting and movement training, this class culminates in a performance project. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): TH 113 OR MUPP 271
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MUPP 405 Organ Pedagogy
This course serves as an introduction to the methods of private instruction, analysis of teaching, problems and investigation of graded literature. Credit(s): 2
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MUPP 406 Guitar Pedagogy I
This class is designed for students to explore and discuss the important classical guitar methods of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, as well as monographs and articles on pedagogical topics in significant guitar journals. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): APGT 202 or APGT 203
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MUPP 407 Guitar Pedagogy II
This class is designed for students to apply pedagogical principles from MUPP 406 as they are used to develop student performance skills in a sequential and progressive way in the studio. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): APGT 202 or APGT 203 and MUPP 406
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MUPP 410 Advanced MT Vocal Techniques I
This course is designed to give students the advanced technical and stylistic tools necessary to perform musical theatre repertoire at a professional level, while also being able to impersonate and emulate pop/rock artists to be competitive in the market place. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APVO 303, Applied Voice
Corequisite(s): TH 404
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MUPP 411 Advanced MT Vocal Techniques II
This course allows students to present their musical theatre and pop/rock songs in a wide range of audition settings (including cruise ships, regional theatre, national tours and Broadway shows). Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): MUPP 410, Advanced MT Vocal Techniques I
Corequisite(s): APVO 401
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MUPP 440 Full Recital
This course is a presentation of a full recital, including solo classical, accompanying and/or jazz performances, and may be undertaken at any time after AP** 300-level is begun by Conservatory students. Non-Conservatory students may undertake a full recital after six semesters of study. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in applied study is required
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MUPP 445 Senior Performance Recital Project
This course is the culmination of four years of study in music theory, music literature, applied lessons, ensemble, entrepreneurial thinking and collaboration. It requires the student to research, prepare, program and collaborate to present a successful senior performance project, revealing advanced musicianship, individual artistic identity and skillful audience engagement.
Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): AP** 300-level
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Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in applied study is required.
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MUPP 495 Special Topics
This course is an investigation of a specialized topic within music performance and pedagogy. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.
Prerequisite(s): will vary with topic
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MUPP 498 Internship
This course is an internship or practical training in an area of performance or future employment conducted under the supervision of a member of the faculty. Credit(s): 1
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MUPP 499 Individual Directed Research
This course allows for guided individualized study of projects in music performance and pedagogy, which may be used to fulfill music electives only. Projects must be approved by the associate dean for faculty and academic affairs and the division chair and/or program coordinator prior to registration. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 dependent upon topic.
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Music Production and Recording Technology |
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MUPR 101 Recording Systems: Design and Application I
This course acquaints musicians with appropriate applications of hardware used to record musical performances. Credit(s): 2
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MUPR 111 Critical Listening
This course allows students to develop critical listening skills through analysis of musical styles and recording techniques. Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): MUPR 101
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MUPR 112 Recording Systems: Design and Application II
This course is a continuation of MUPR 101 . Learning modules include aspects and applications of recording studio techniques, including editing, session setups, mixing, console flow logic, patch bay applications and microphone placement. Two hours of studio time per week accompany the class. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 101
Corequisite(s): MUPR 122
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MUPR 115 Advanced Critical Listening
This course is designed for students to develop advanced critical listening skills through analysis of musical styles and recording techniques. This course is a continuation of the material learned in MUPR 111 and serves as an elective. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 101 and MUPR 111
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MUPR 122 Recording Systems: Studio Time
This course provides a laboratory experience to parallel the content of MUPR 112 . Small weekly group sessions provide practical experience with equipment and techniques utilized in MUPR 112 . A studio recording fee is assessed. Credit(s): 0.5
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 101
Corequisite(s): MUPR 112
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MUPR 151 Pro Tools I
This course serves as an introduction to Pro Tools Software and will culminate in a final recording project. This course has a lab component. Credit(s): 1
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MUPR 202 Sound Reinforcement I
This course is a study of equipment used for musical sound reinforcement, including small, large, portable and fixed systems. Students will learn specifications of instrumentation, nature of music performed and location, setup, microphone placement and equipment selection. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 112
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MUPR 231 Remote Recording Practicum I
This course provides a practical application of remote recording techniques in recitals and other concerts. Students will serve as sound technicians and will assist with remote recording sessions. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 101
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MUPR 232 Remote Recording Practicum II
This course is a continuation of MUPR 231 . Students will show practical application of remote recording techniques in recitals and other concerts while working as a sound technician on remote recording sessions. The student will gain recording experience through hands-on application. Demonstration and discussion of equipment and techniques will assist in student choices of recording techniques. Simple troubleshooting will be included. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 112 , MUPR 151 and MUPR 231
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MUPR 252 Pro Tools II
This course is a continuation of MUPR 151 and expands upon the basic principles taught in Pro Tools I. Students will be introduced to core concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools system running large sessions. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 101 and MUPR 151
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MUPR 301 Sound Reinforcement II
This course provides an advanced study of sound reinforcement techniques. Students gain practical experience using sound system equalization, mixing techniques, digital console programming and wireless equipment for live theatre and music venues. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 202
MUPR 330
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MUPR 302 Digital and Advanced Recording
This course is a continuation of MUPR 112 . Learning modules will include aspects and application of digital audio recording and principles of digital audio. Students will work with computer software programs such as Pro Tools and Cubase, which including editing, recording and MIDI. Two hours of studio time per week accompany this class. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 112
Corequisite(s): MUPR 322
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MUPR 311 Tonmeister Seminar
This course consists of study and application of the aesthetics of Tonmeister technology by recording various student and/or faculty performing ensembles. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 1
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MUPR 322 Digital and Advanced Recording: Studio Time
This course provides a laboratory experience to parallel the content of MUPR 302 . Small weekly group sessions provide practical experience with equipment and techniques utilized in MUPR 302 . A studio recording fee is assessed. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 0.5
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 112
Corequisite(s): MUPR 302
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MUPR 330 Sound Reinforcement Practicum
This course provides practical application of equipment used for sound reinforcement, including small, large, portable and fixed systems. Students will learn specifications of instrumentation, nature of music performed and location, setup, microphone placement and equipment selection, as well as gain a practical application through working as a sound technician for a variety of on-campus performances in a variety of venues. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 202
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MUPR 341 Basic Electronics
This course is a survey of basic electronics for the recording studio. Theoretical concepts of voltage, current, resistance, capacitance and inductance are developed. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 2
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MUPR 342 Studio Systems: Maintenance and Networking
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in the use of test equipment for preventative maintenance and equipment calibration, computer maintenance and networking. Trouble shooting and basic repair procedures are included. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 341
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MUPR 345 Technical Writing for Audio
This course facilitates development of technical writing skills for the professional audio and music industry. Course content includes writing skills for technical operation manuals, equipment reviews and how-to operation articles. Students will complete a writing project and submit it for electronic or print publication. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 2
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MUPR 351 MIDI and Electronic Music Synthesis
In this course students will learn electronic music concepts and synthesis, techniques, and hardware, including MIDI and MIDI software, basic digital equipment and computers. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 101 or MUTC 115
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MUPR 355 Digital Audio Workstations
This course is designed for students to develop core skills and an understanding of workflow for digital audio workstations. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 101 and MUPR 252
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MUPR 365 Audio for Video Games
This course allows students to develop core skills as well as an understanding of the fundamental tools and techniques required to create and implement sound for video games. The course content includes basic sound design techniques using advanced audio software. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
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MUPR 401 Music Production I
This course is intended for students who expect to be in a recording studio as a musician, writer or producer. Learning modules will include a study of console mixing from multi-track to stereo or mono format, using multiband equalization, pan pots, reverberation and outboard effects such as compressors and limiters. A one-hour lab will accompany the course and provide a laboratory supplement to the work done concurrently in Music Production I. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 2.5
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 302 and MUPR 351 and Sophomore Screening
Corequisite(s): MUPR 421
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MUPR 402 Music Production II
This course is a continuation of MUPR 401 , culminating in a final project which the student must compose, produce and record. Areas of study include console mixing from multi-track to stereo or mono format, using multi-band equalization, pan pots, reverberation and outboard effects such as compressors and limiters. A one-hour lab will accompany the course. Credit(s): 2.5
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 401
Corequisite(s): MUPR 422
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MUPR 405 Immersive Audio Seminar
This course allows students to develop the technical and artistic skills to produce multi-channel immersive audio mixes and recordings, ranging from 5.1 surround sound to Dolby Atmos. Students will determine sonic requirements for a production, create original recordings and mixes and demonstrate immersive playback technology and methods. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 302 , MUPR 330 and MUPR 342 and successful completion of Sophomore Screening in MPRT
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MUPR 412 Mastering Techniques
This course allows students to develop core skills and an understanding of workflow and the concepts involved in mastering final mixes of recordings. Students will process a collection of recordings making musical and technical choices that result in a cohesive sound product. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 401
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MUPR 421 Music Production I: Studio Time
This course provides a laboratory experience to parallel the content of MUPR 401 . Small weekly group sessions provide practical experience with equipment and techniques utilized in MUPR 401 . A studio recording fee is assessed. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 302 and MUPR 351
Corequisite(s): MUPR 401
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MUPR 422 Music Production II: Studio Time
This course provides a laboratory experience to parallel the content of MUPR 402 . Small weekly group sessions provide practical experience with equipment and techniques utilized in MUPR 402 . A studio recording fee is assessed. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 421
Corequisite(s): MUPR 402
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MUPR 431 Sound Design and Sound Reinforcement for Theatre
This course is designed for students to develop the technical and artistic skills needed to produce and design sound for use in theatrical and live sound venues. Students will determine sonic requirements for various theatrical productions and select equipment and methods to be used. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 302 , MUPR 330 and MUPR 342
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MUPR 441 Copyright and Music Supervision
This course is designed for students to develop an understanding of all aspects of the work of music supervision for films and television shows; the role of the music supervisor; the creative and legal procedures of hiring composers; producing music and licensing music for film and TV; and to examine the past, present and future of worldwide copyright laws. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 3
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MUPR 445 Advanced Electronics
This course allows students to gain more experience working with electronics through audio projects. The course material will help students become familiar with various equipment and how to service and modify audio equipment. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 232 and MUPR 341
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MUPR 461 Audio for Motion Picture
This course is an introduction for sound applied to picture. The content focuses on past and current trends of adding, mixing and editing sound for motion pictures. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 302 , MUPR 330 and MUPR 342
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MUPR 472 Music Production and Recording Technology Internship Preparation
This course is designed to prepare students for their internship experiences. Students will research and select several potential sites for internship possibilities. Contacts will be made, evaluation of possible sites will be conducted, and resumes and portfolios will be created. Students will prepare for the opportunity to continue learning on-site in a successful professional situation. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 302 , MUPR 330 and MUPR 342
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MUPR 473 Music Production and Recording Technology Internship
This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply expertise gained in a controlled classroom to a realistic situation. A minimum requirement of 150 hours of practical experience is required. Completion of all major and minor lesson requirements, all music literature requirements, all music theory requirements and all music production and recording technology core requirements is required. Credit(s): 2
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MUPR 480 Senior Project
The Senior Project course is the culmination of the student’s Recording and Audio Arts learning experience. Students integrate, extend and apply knowledge through the development of a large-scale project and the refinement of their professional portfolio. Under the guidance of an assigned mentor, senior majors demonstrate mastery of program material by completing an instructor-approved project related to the field of study and germane to the student’s career interests. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): senior standing
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MUPR 495 Special Topics
This course is an investigation of a specialized topic within the music production and recording technology industry. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.
Prerequisite(s): will vary with topic
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MUPR 499 Individual Directed Research
This course allows for guided individualized study of projects in music production and recording technology, which may be used to fulfill music electives only. Projects must be approved by the associate dean for faculty and academic affairs and the division chair and/or program coordinator prior to registration. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.
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MUTC 99 Music Fundamentals
This is a preparatory course for MUTC 115 required of any student who does not meet the minimum threshold score on the music theory diagnostic exam. The course involves a review of music fundamentals including pitch reading in treble and bass clefs, basic rhythm and meter, key signatures, scales, intervals and triads. Students will receive a grade of “S” or “U” only. This course fulfills no curricular requirements. Credit(s): 2 pre-college level credits.
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MUTC 107 Keyboard Harmony and Improvisation I
This course will cover keyboard harmony techniques and skills utilizing traditional harmonic progressions. Skill development in chord voicings, chord/scale relationships that facilitate improvisation and realization of standard lead sheets are included. Credit(s): 1
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MUTC 108 Keyboard Harmony and Improvisation II
This course will cover keyboard harmony techniques and skills utilizing secondary harmonic progressions and figured bass. Ongoing skill development in chord voicings, chord/scale relationships that facilitate improvisation and realization of standard lead sheets are included. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 107
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MUTC 115 Thinking in Key I
This course provides a review and contextualization of musical fundamentals within keys, introduces sight reading and ear training, harmonic analysis and phrase types. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment by placement examination only.
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MUTC 120 Thinking in Key II
This course incorporates advanced diatonic concepts such as seventh chords, sequences, modal borrowing, applied chords and modulations. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 115
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MUTC 140 Jazz Foundations
This course is designed to introduce the student to concepts in jazz performance with a focus on style, jazz theory topics and improvisation. It emphasizes lead sheet notation, jazz rhythm and style, chord/scale theory and harmonic analysis. Credit(s): 2
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MUTC 215 Thinking in Key III
This course addresses complex rhythms, more advanced tonal relationships such as enharmonic reinterpretation, extended harmony and modulatory techniques. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 120
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MUTC 220 Music After 1900
This course covers materials, techniques and aesthetic principles of non-tonal music written after 1900. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 215
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MUTC 225 Listening Lab
This course applies concepts from MUTC 115, 120, and 215 through focused, critical listening and analysis of forms, processes and relationships both internal (e.g., motivic, thematic, tonal) and external (e.g., contextual, intertextual). Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 215
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MUTC 310 Music Notation
This is a practical course in music notation that covers correct practices for instrumental, vocal and keyboard music in all combinations, editing, proofreading, layout, and extractions of parts from a score. This course also includes pencil/pen techniques (studio and publisher styles) and computer music notation and printing. Credit(s): 2
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MUTC 312 Jazz Theory II
This course is a continuation of Jazz Theory I. It reviews chord/scale relationships, and introduces modal interchange, voicings and voice leading, non-harmonic tone treatment, melodic elaboration, chord substitution, rhythm changes, the Coltrane matrix and extensive exploration of solo analysis. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 140
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MUTC 340 Contemporary Music Arranging I MUTC 540
This course introduces important styles within popular and contemporary music through listening and analysis. Students learn to write, record and produce musical arrangements for the rhythm section (e.g., keyboard, bass, guitar, drums, percussion, melody and voice). Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): APMU 106 or MUTC 115.
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MUTC 403 Analysis and Forms
This course is a study of various structural elements of music, including rhythm, melody, harmony and texture, focusing on music from the 18th and 19th centuries. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUTC-215
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MUTC 408 16th Century Counterpoint
This course offers students the opportunity to study and apply principles of modal counterpoint in two, three and four parts, and includes text-setting. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC-215
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MUTC 413 Jazz Arranging and Composition
This is a basic course in arranging techniques, focusing on the small jazz ensemble. Voicing techniques, nonharmonic tone treatment, style, instrumentation and jazz form are emphasized. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 140
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MUTC 414 Advanced Jazz Arranging and Composition
This course is devoted to the study of large jazz ensemble arranging techniques. It is a continuation of the concepts explored in MUTC 413 as applied to big band writing. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 413
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MUTC 422 Instrumentation
This course covers principles and techniques for use of orchestral instruments. It includes the study of ranges, voicings, timbre and idiomatic characteristics. Learning is supported by practical scoring for each instrument group and for various combinations of all instruments. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC-215
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MUTC 423 Orchestration
This course builds upon the principles and techniques of orchestral instrumentation to present a thorough survey of and practicum in the craft of orchestration for large ensembles. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 422
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MUTC 451 Popular Song and Jingle Writing
This course provides a thorough analysis of the techniques of composing music in the “pop” idiom including analysis of harmonic and melodic structures, lyrics and instrumentation. Exploration of the industry and techniques for radio/television commercial jingle writing will be covered. Class assignments include several written compositions, including a “pop” song for vocal quartet, a complete song in the “top 40” idiom and a 30-second commercial spot. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 215
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MUTC 495 Special Topics
This course is an investigation of a specialized topic within music theory. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.
Prerequisite(s): will vary with topic
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MUTC 499 Individual Directed Research
This course allows for guided individualized study of projects in music theory, which may be used to fulfill music electives only. Projects must be approved by the associate dean for faculty and academic affairs and the division chair and/or program coordinator prior to registration. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3, dependent upon topic.
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MUTH 105 Introduction to Music Therapy
In this course, students develop a comprehensive understanding of music therapy as a profession (past, present and future), including definitions and scope of practice, education and clinical training, approaches and methods and governing associations. Students engage in reflexive practices throughout the course, specifically to develop cultural competence. Credit(s): 3
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