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MULT 428 Chamber Music Literature
This course is an introductory survey of the study of chamber music for strings and winds from the middle of the 18th century through the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on stylistic evolution in chamber music as made manifest in representative compositions by major composers. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MULT 211 and MULT 212
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MULT 432 Jazz History
This course surveys the origin, development styles and major contributors of jazz through listening, analysis and research. Credit(s): 3
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MULT 433 Survey of Vocal Literature
This course presents the history and development of the art song, including in-class performances and discussions. The song compositions of Italian, German, French, Spanish, Latin American, British and American composers will be covered. If time allows, Scandinavian, Russian and Slavic composers will be addressed as well. Performance and critical listening are the major emphases of the class. There will be assigned readings, a term paper with oral presentation and two songs by the composer chosen for the paper. Credit(s): 3
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MULT 434 The Piano in Chamber Literature
This course is a historical and analytical survey of repertoire for chamber ensemble with piano. Exploration through listening, reading and class discussion of works from the 17th century to present day. Credit(s): 2
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MULT 435 Guitar Literature I
This course is a historical and analytical survey of guitar literature from the Renaissance Era through the music of J. S. Bach. Credit(s): 2
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MULT 436 Guitar Literature II
This course is a historical and analytical survey of guitar literature from the Classical Era through the music of the 21st century. Credit(s): 2
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MULT 441 The Piano Concerto
This course will investigate the evolution and scope of this genre from its origins in the 18th century to the present. This course will examine compositional style, technical considerations and performance elements of the concerto as they relate to the development of piano repertoire and technique. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MULT 411 and MULT 412
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MULT 495 Special Topics
This course is an investigation of a specialized topic within music literature. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.
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MULT 499 Individual Directed Research
This course allows for guided individualized study of projects in music literature, which may be used to fulfill music electives only. Projects must be approved by the associate dean for undergraduate studies 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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Music Performance and Pedagogy |
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MUPP 110 Concert Production Practicum I
This course provides students with the skills required to present a concert and manage one professional-quality event during the semester. Each student will serve as an assistant by partnering with a student in MUPP 310 for guided peer-to-peer learning. Credit(s): 0.5
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MUPP 121 Beginning Guitar Class
This is a class for anyone who would like to learn the basics of playing the guitar. The course will cover basic music reading, chord building, song accompaniment, playing solos and the guitar heritage. Credit(s): 1
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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 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): 0.5
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in APOB Applied Oboe recommended
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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): 0.5
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in APBN Applied Bassoon recommended
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MUPP 263 Singer’s 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): 1
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MUPP 264 Singer’s 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): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUPP 263
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MUPP 270 Opera Studio
The purpose of this course is to develop the expressive potential of the singer and to introduce students to the profession of opera and its demands on the artist. Through in-class performances, acting exercises, group activities and a culminating public performance project, students will be challenged to attain a higher level of expressivity in performance and also a clearer understanding of the career paths open to students pursuing the BM Performance (Voice) degree. Credit(s): 1
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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. Credit(s): 0.5
Corequisite(s): major applied lesson Enrollment is limited to BM in Performance (Instrumental) majors
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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 303 Jazz Pedagogy
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of jazz and jazz teaching, focusing on ensemble conducting, program development, improvisation, jazz style and basic jazz history. Credit(s): 1
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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 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 331 Piano Pedagogy I
This course is a study of materials, methods, and repertoire for the successful teaching of the beginning piano student. The course includes a segment on the use of technology in piano teaching, observations, and supervised teaching practicum of beginning piano students. Credit(s): 2
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MUPP 333 Piano Pedagogy II
This course is a study of materials, methods and repertoire for the successful teaching of the developing piano student (intermediate, advanced and college preparatory). Students will explore issues relevant to the developing pianist: performance anxiety, advanced technique and physical/psychological/sociological well-being. This course includes a segment on the use of technology in piano teaching, observations and supervised teaching practicum for these levels of students. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPP 331
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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 347 Jazz Repertoire I
This course is an introduction to the development of the repertoire necessary for jazz musicians to work in various professional environments. Memorization of music from the jazz standard repertoire is emphasized. Credit(s): 2
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MUPP 348 Jazz Repertoire II
This course is a continuation of MUPP 347 and is devoted to developing the repertoire necessary for jazz musicians to work in various professional environments. Memorization of music from the jazz standard repertoire is emphasized. Introductions, endings and improvised background figures are also addressed. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPP 347
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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 270
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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): 1
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MUPP 376 Jazz Improvisation I
This course is devoted to the development of
improvisational skills for instrumental jazz
musicians. Through listening, transcribing, scale
and pattern practice, and readings in
jazz theory and jazz performance practice,
students will explore the creation of
improvised melodies in a jazz setting.
Prerequisite: MUTC 312. Two credits. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 312
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MUPP 377 Jazz Improvisation II
This course is a continuation of MUPP 376 and furthers the development of improvisational skills for instrumentalists. Through listening, transcribing, scale and pattern practice, and readings in jazz theory and jazz performance practice, students will explore the creation of improvised melodies in a jazz setting. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPP 376
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MUPP 400 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. Career management strategies and the wide variety of performance opportunities available to the contemporary musician will be addressed. Credit(s): 1
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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 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 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 undergraduate studies 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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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
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): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 101 and MUPR 151
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MUPR 255 Sibelius
This course is designed for students to develop core skills as well as an understanding of workflow and concepts involved in notating music using Sibelius software. Students will create scores, parts and worksheets. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 201
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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): 2
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
In this course, students will learn electronic music concepts, techniques and hardware, including MIDI and MIDI software, basic digital equipment and computers. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 202
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MUPR 352 Electronic Music Synthesis
This course is an introduction of electronic music concepts and synthesis, techniques and hardware, including basic digital and analog equipment and computers. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 351
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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 Pro Tools III: Game Audio
This course allows students to develop core skills as well as an understanding of workflow and concepts involved in creating and implementing game audio using Pro Tools systems. The course content includes basic sound design techniques for both Macintosh and Windows operating systems. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 101 and MUPR 252
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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 352
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 Surround Sound Seminar
This course allows students to develop the technical and artistic skills to produce 5.1 surround sound effects and sonic wallpaper for use in theatrical and live sound venues. Students will determine sonic requirements for a production, create original sound effects recording and mixing in 5.1 surround, and demonstrate surround playback technology and methods for various artistic venues. 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 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. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 302 and MUPR 352
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
Prerequisite(s): MUPR 232
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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 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 undergraduate studies 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 101 or MUTC 121 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 with 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 101 Introduction to Music Theory
This course covers key, modality, rhythm and meter; notation; all tonal interval, scale, triad and seventh chord forms, as well as an introduction to part-writing and harmonic progression in tonal music. Concepts are reinforced with student-written examples, repertoire analysis, intervallic and harmonic identification, melodic and rhythmic dictations, and sightsinging. Enrollment by placement examination only. After successful completion of MUTC 101, students must be continuously registered each fall and spring semester until the sequence of MUTC 101, MUTC 102 , MUTC 201 , and MUTC 202 is completed. Credit(s): 3
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MUTC 102 Diatonic Harmony and Simple Forms
This course continues the study of tonal music, including more advanced harmonic writing and analysis (seventh chords, secondary function and modulation), figured bass realization and part writing. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 101
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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 109 Ear Training I
Ear Training I involves practical application of the content of MUTC 102 to the hearing and performance of music, including tonal and rhythmic sightsinging techniques using movable-do solfege. It also continues to develop the melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation skills introduced in MUTC 101 and incorporates cadences and simple four-part dictation. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 101
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MUTC 121 Music Theory for Musical Theatre I
This course introduces counterpoint, tonal harmony, and phrase structure for musical theatre performers. Concepts are addressed through reading assignments, written workbook assignments and repertoire analysis. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the music theory diagnostic exam or MUTC 99
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MUTC 122 Music Theory for Musical Theatre II
This course broaches the topics of secondary or “applied” harmonies, modulation, chromatic melodies and song forms for musical theatre performers. Concepts are addressed through reading assignments, written workbook assignments and repertoire analysis. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 121
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MUTC 123 Sightsinging for Musical Theatre I
MUTC 123 applies concepts of MUTC 121 in performance and introduces diatonic and rhythmic sightsinging to musical theatre performers. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the music theory diagnostic exam or MUTC 99
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MUTC 124 Sightsinging for Musical Theatre II
This course offers a practical application of the concepts in MUTC 122 in performance, continuing diatonic sightsinging and introducing chromatic sightsinging to musical theatre performers. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 123
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MUTC 201 Chromatic Harmony and Compound Forms
MUTC 201 is the final examination of tonal music theory, including advanced harmonic writing and analysis (augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan sixth chords, other altered chords, and ninth chords), style period analysis concentrated on the Classical and Romantic periods, sonata form and contrapuntal techniques, including fugue. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 102
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MUTC 202 Post-Tonal Theory
This course examines compositional materials and techniques from the late 19th Century and beyond, including the twelve-tone system, new uses of tonality and modality, the avant garde and music of the present. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 201
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MUTC 208 Ear Training II
This course provides practical application of the content of MUTC 102 and MUTC 201 . Students will learn sightsinging and transcriptions of melodies that modulate, rhythmic reading and transcription involving complex rhythmic relationships such as syncopations in compound meters and hemiola, harmonic singing and transcription involving standard tonal progressions with chromatic harmonies and modulation. This course also develops the skill of identifying formal relationships in simple binary and ternary forms. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 102 and MUTC 109
Corequisite(s): MUTC 201
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MUTC 209 Ear Training III
This course provides practical application of the content of MUTC 201 and MUTC 202 . Students will learn sightsinging and transcription of melodies that modulate, as well as melodies from the post-tonal era. Students will perform, identify and transcribe rhythms from the post-tonal era and sing and transcribe modulating harmonic progressions. This course also develops students’ abilities to perceive relationships across musical forms. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 201 and MUTC 208
Corequisite(s): MUTC 202
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