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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog 
    
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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Music Theory (MUTH)
  

  • MUTH 430 - Counterpoint I

    3 Credit Hours
    Study of species counterpoint in modal and tonal styles with emphasis on works of Palestrina and J.S. Bach.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 210 and 230.
  

  • MUTH 450 - Choral Arranging

    2 Credit Hours
    Analysis of scores and writing of arrangements for choruses.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 210 and 240.
  

  • MUTH 520 - Analytical Techniques

    3 Credit Hours
    Analytical techniques, contemporary approaches. Tonal and neotonal music.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  

  • MUTH 521 - Analytical Techniques of Recent Music

    3 Credit Hours
    Materials and analysis of music in the diverse styles of recent music. Topics may include set and scale theories, serialism, timbral analysis, contour space, rhythmic developments, and algorithmic composition.
    Recommended Background: 400 or passing grade on music theory diagnostic exam.
  

  • MUTH 530 - Music Theory Pedagogy: Written Skills

    3 Credit Hours
    Review of materials and methods used in teaching the written music theory sequence. Includes review of textbooks and technology used in the classroom.
    Recommended Background: 400 or passing grade on music theory diagnostic exam.
  

  • MUTH 531 - Music Theory Pedagogy: Aural Skills

    3 Credit Hours
    Review of materials and methods used in teaching aural skills (music dictation and sight singing). Includes review of textbooks and technology used in the classroom.
    Recommended Background: 400 or passing grade on music theory diagnostic exam.
  

  • MUTH 551 - Special Topics in Music Theory

    3 Credit Hours
    Intensive study in a particular area of music theory, analysis, or pedagogy.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
    Recommended Background: 400 or passing grade on music theory diagnostic exam.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  

  • MUTH 590 - Music Theory Practicum

    1 Credit Hours
    Supervised experience in the theory classroom including tutoring, test construction and grading, materials preparation. Weekly meetings with faculty.
    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
    Recommended Background: Music Theory 400 or passing grade on music theory diagnostic exam.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  

  • MUTH 593 - Independent Study

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of director.
  

  • MUTH 595 - Music Theory Projects

    2 Credit Hours
    Preparation and execution of final teaching project for Certificate in Music Theory Pedagogy.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to certificate program in music theory pedagogy.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.