Instrumental Techniques II
Instrumental Techniques II introduces music education students to fingering, notation, and pedagogy related to string and percussion instruments. Students will learn basic information for classroom and arranging…
Vocal Pedagogy
A course presenting the study and critical analysis of many pedagogical approaches of the teaching of singing. For the advanced vocal/choral student, it is a research and discussion course with a major research project.…
A class designed for the music education major with emphasis on the development of childrens listening, performance, literacy, and creative-expressive skills. Students will learn how to: 1) design age appropriate lesson…
The study of teaching choral music and directing techniques for middle/junior high and senior high school. Topics include rehearsal techniques, repertoire, voicing, curriculum design, classroom management, learning…
Graduate Conducting
Continuation of the development of skills learned in undergraduate conducting, with emphasis on baton technique, gesture, score preparation, score reading and interpretation, performance practice, and rehearsal…
Music Theatre Studio
This course focuses on performance requirements and techniques for the singing, dancing actor, including the process of preparation to performance and the stylistic differences between genres. The course utilizes…
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interest to students on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisite as determined by instructor. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section…
Experiential Learning: Internship
Non-classroom experiences in music theatre. Placements are generally off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts…
Independent Study
Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a music theatre faculty member. Refer to Academic Policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for…
Acting Through Song
This course explores the principles and practice of acting through song. Its purpose is to explore a variety of approaches to provide an integration of acting, vocal and stylistic techniques, so each supports and…
Music Theatre Scene Study I
This course surveys musical theatre scenes from 1910-1970. With particular focus on character development for the musical theatre performer and building upon prior acting, voice, and dance course foundations. Students…
Music Theatre Scene Study II
This course surveys musical theatre scenes from 1970- present. With particular focus on character development for the musical theatre performer and building upon prior acting, voice, and dance course foundations.…
Music Theatre History and Literature
A survey of music theatre history and literature from 1866 to the present, this course provides an understanding of the continuing development of music theatre into the present day. Attention will be given to the…
Music Theatre Studio
This course focuses on performance requirements and techniques for the singing, dancing actor, including the process of preparation to performance and the stylistic differences between genres. The course utilizes…
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interest to students on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisite as determined by instructor. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section…
Experiential Learning: Internship
Non-classroom experiences in music theatre. Placements are generally off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts…
Independent Study
Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a music theatre faculty member. Refer to Academic Policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for…
Applied Voice Lessons
Private voice instruction. Permission of instructor required. Restricted to music theatre majors. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit.
Applied Vocal Coaching
The course is comprised of a regularly scheduled vocal coaching session with a faculty coach-accompanist and scheduled collaborative work in the students MUTR-171 applied voice sessions. Vocal coaching will address the…
Applied Voice Lessons
Private voice instruction. Permission of instructor required. Restricted to music theatre majors. Restricted to students with junior or senior standing. May be repeated for credit.
Applied Vocal Coaching
The course is comprised of a regularly scheduled vocal coaching session with a faculty coach-accompanist and scheduled collaborative work in the students MUTR-371 applied voice sessions. Vocal coaching will address the…
Students will study healthy vocal technique and pedagogy utilizing a supported, balanced tone. Repertoire will consist of a combination of music literature including music theatre and art songs in English and other…
The study of applied voice will include vocal techniques and pedagogy, balanced natural tone, correct pitches and rhythms, and accurate phrasing. Repertoire consisting of art songs and arias in representative style…
Applied Vocal Coaching
The course is comprised each week of a half-period vocal coaching session with a faculty coach-accompanist and a half-period of collaborative work in the students applied voice lesson. Vocal coaching will address the…
Students will study healthy vocal technique and pedagogy utilizing a supported, balanced tone. Repertoire will consist of a combination of music literature including music theatre and art songs in English and other…