Music (MUSC)
Alan Gosman
Interim Department Chair
201 Music Building
479-575-5764
Email: agosman@uark.edu
Er-Gene Kahng
Director of Graduate Studies
231 Music Building
479-575-4534
Email: ekahng@uark.edu
Degrees Conferred:
M.M. in Music (MUSC)
M.M. in Black Sacred Music (BLSM)
Graduate Certificates Offered:
Advanced Performance (non-degree)
Music Education for Special Needs Students (non-degree)
Areas of Concentration for the M.M. in Music: Applied music, composition, theory, instrumental and choral conducting, music history, and music education.
Applied Music (Class) Courses
MUAC 53701. Teaching the High School Percussionist. 1 Hour.
A study of solo literature and small and large ensemble literature appropriate for the high school percussionist. Emphasis on advanced snare drum and marimba lit., timpani and the broad range of percussionist instruments. Includes study of high school band, orchestra and percussion ensemble scores. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUAC 43701 and MUAC 53701. Prerequisite: MUED 13701. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUAC 54201. Advanced Studies in Improvisation. 1 Hour.
Extends the techniques built in the improvisation course sequence (MUAC 34001, MUAC 34101, MUAC 44001, MUAC 44101) with specialized topics in a variety of improvisatory traditions. Sections may include "Free Jazz", "Coltrane and Chromaticism" "Atonal Improvisation", "Baroque Improvisation" and "World Music Improvisation". Prerequisite: Instructor consent. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 2 hours of degree credit.
MUAC 54802. Innovators of Jazz Seminar. 2 Hours.
Explores major 20th century figures in jazz as they relate to Black Music genres and the music of major jazz figures from the perspective of performance, composition, improvisation, and historical/cultural analysis. Significant interaction with major jazz guest artists and pedagogical experiences via interaction with the undergraduate jazz studies program. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
MUAC 61201. Advanced IPA for Singers. 1 Hour.
Training in proper use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), as needed for application in the choral setting. Pronunciation and inflections of commonly used languages in choral music (English, Italian, German and French) will be explored. (Typically offered: Irregular)
Applied Music (Private Inst) Courses
MUAP 5000V. Applied Voice/Instrument-Secondary Level. 1-2 Hour.
Private study at the graduate secondary level. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUAP 5100V. Applied Voice/Instrument. 1-5 Hour.
Private study at the graduate level. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUAP 5200V. Graduate Recital I. 1-2 Hour.
Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum of 50 minutes of music. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUAP 5210V. Graduate Recital II. 1-2 Hour.
Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum of 50 minutes of music. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUAP 6100V. Applied Voice/Instrument. 1-6 Hour.
Private study at the graduate level. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUAP 62003. Graduate Recital I. 3 Hours.
Public 50-minute lecture recital consisting of a musical performance and scholarly presentation in consultation with the candidate's doctoral advisor. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUAP 62103. Graduate Recital II. 3 Hours.
Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum of 50 minutes of music. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUAP 62203. Community Project for DMA Candidates. 3 Hours.
Community outreach project related to the candidate's area of interest. (Typically offered: Irregular)
Music Education Courses
MUED 55103. Seminar: Resources in Music Education. 3 Hours.
Study of the analytical and writing skills necessary for academic research in music education. Each student identifies one problem specific to music education, finds and reviews related literature and sources, develops a comprehensive bibliography, and writes a paper which synthesizes the research. Open to graduate students and undergraduates in honors in music education. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUED 56503. Seminar: Issues in Music Education. 3 Hours.
A seminar exploring the relationships between the profession of teaching music and selected views about learning theories, teaching methods, philosophy, psychology, and other selected topics relevant to contemporary music education. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUED 57303. Music Education in the Elementary School. 3 Hours.
Concepts of elementary music education; methods, materials, curriculum design, and supervision in elementary school music. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUED 57403. Characteristics of Special Needs Students in the Music Classroom. 3 Hours.
A review of characteristics and behaviors of students in the music classroom that have identified or unidentified disabilities in learning. Prerequisite: Admittance into Music Education for Special Needs Students Graduate Certificate. (Typically offered: Fall)
MUED 57503. Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs. 3 Hours.
Instructs students how to construct and implement curriculum and assessments for students with special needs in a music classroom. Prerequisite: MUED 57403. (Typically offered: Spring)
MUED 57603. Practicum in Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs. 3 Hours.
Students will utilize and evaluate designed curriculum and assessment from MUED 57503 in a music classroom. Prerequisite: MUED 57403. Corequisite: MUED 57503. (Typically offered: Spring)
MUED 5770V. Special Topics in Music Education. 1-4 Hour.
Subject matter not covered in other sources. With permission, may be repeated for credit if topics are different. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUED 4770V and MUED 5770V. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUED 58101. Curriculum Design in Music. 1 Hour.
Goals and objectives in music education. Student will develop a curriculum for an actual or hypothetical music education program. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUED 59703. Tests and Measurement in Music. 3 Hours.
This course will address the psychometric concepts of tests and measurement of music achievement, aptitude, attitude, and self-assessment. The course will focus on the teaching and assessment of musical skills, musical responses, and will critically examine existing aptitude tests (Seashore, Watkins Farnum, Gordon, etc.). Basic statistical concepts and data analysis used in common testing scenarios will be introduced. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in music. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUED 59803. Psychology of Music Behavior. 3 Hours.
This course is an introduction to the psychology of music, and will adopt an interdisciplinary view toward the field, covering such topics as philosophical and sociological questions about the nature and function of music, the physiology of the ear, the physical and perceptual properties of sounds (acoustics), performance anxiety, preference and taste research, social and pedagogical attributes of performance, and behavioral musical responses. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUED 6000V. Master's Thesis. 1-6 Hour.
Preparation of a master's thesis as partial fulfillment of the requirement for the master's degree. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUED 6050V. Independent Study. 1-6 Hour.
Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study of problems in music education. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
MUED 63103. Teaching Music in Higher Education. 3 Hours.
Designed to develop pedagogical techniques for teaching music at the collegiate level. (Typically offered: Irregular)
Music Ensemble Courses
MUEN 52101. Latin American Ensemble. 1 Hour.
This ensemble plays music of Latin America with particular focus on Afro-Caribbean music and its performance practices. Students will have an opportunity to perform, improvise, arrange and compose in a variety of styles such as Son, Danzon, Cha-Cha-Cha, Mambo, Latin Jazz, Salsa, and Timba. The ensemble will perform at least one concert per semester and occasionally will perform at other activities on and off campus. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 2 hours of degree credit.
MUEN 52201. World Music Ensemble. 1 Hour.
Students in the World Music Ensemble will closely study music and practices from a variety of musical cultures, while simultaneously acquiring solid grounding in music theory, musicianship skills, music history, and literature. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 2 hours of degree credit.
MUEN 52301. Songwriters' Ensemble. 1 Hour.
A combined songwriting course and contemporary music ensemble. Students build a portfolio of original songs while studying elements of modern songwriting including harmony, lyrics, form, arranging, production and style. The class acts as an ensemble to present a recital of original music for the final performance. (Typically offered: Fall) May be repeated for up to 2 hours of degree credit.
MUEN 52401. Beginning Jazz Combo. 1 Hour.
Introductory ensemble experience offering a repertoire-based approach to learning basic improvisation skills and the performance of common jazz styles. Open to both music and non-music majors. (Typically offered: Spring)
MUEN 52501. Arkansas Soul Band. 1 Hour.
Perform historical and contemporary popular music from the African American tradition. These genres include, but are not limited to, soul, blues, funk, R&B, and hip-hop. Students will develop arranging and musical direction skills, as well as analysis of performance, arrangements, and compositions/songwriting in these styles. (Typically offered: Spring) May be repeated for up to 2 hours of degree credit.
MUEN 52601. Intermediate Jazz Combo. 1 Hour.
Intermediate small jazz ensemble focused on improvisation in the context of bebop, free jazz, fusion, and related styles. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 2 hours of degree credit.
MUEN 52701. Advanced Jazz Combo. 1 Hour.
Advanced small jazz ensemble focused on improvisation in the context of bebop, free jazz, fusion, and related styles. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 2 hours of degree credit.
MUEN 52801. Vocal Jazz Ensemble. 1 Hour.
Presents the opportunity for vocal students interested in jazz to perform music as an ensemble. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 4 hours of degree credit.
MUEN 54001. Opera Theatre. 1 Hour.
Study of opera through performances of scenes, chamber and major operatic production. Admission with director's approval. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUEN 54101. Razorback Chorus. 1 Hour.
Performance-based choral ensemble designed to improve individual and collective vocal skills, develop sight-reading skills, improve the individual's grasp of the essential elements of music, and expose students to choral repertory in the tenor-bass range. Admission is open to any student on campus that can sing in the tenor-bass range. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUEN 54201. Inspirational Chorale. 1 Hour.
Performance of African-American literature with particular emphasis on Negro spirituals, traditional/contemporary gospel music and sacred world music. Rehearsal 3 hours per week. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 2 hours of degree credit.
MUEN 54301. Symphony Orchestra. 1 Hour.
Rehearsal 3 hours per week with extra rehearsals at director's discretion. Admission with director's approval. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUEN 54401. Marching Band. 1 Hour.
Rehearsal 8 hours per week. Admission with director's approval. (Typically offered: Fall) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUEN 54501. Schola Cantorum. 1 Hour.
Vocal ensemble limited to the more experienced singers. Rehearsal 5 hours per week. Admission with director's approval. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUEN 54601. Wind Symphony. 1 Hour.
Rehearsal 3 to 5 hours per week. Admission by audition and approval of the conductor. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUEN 54701. Jazz Orchestra. 1 Hour.
Training in the various styles of jazz and popular music. Rehearsal 3 hours per week. Admission by audition. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUEN 54901. Concert Band. 1 Hour.
Large ensemble setting with emphasis on performing wind band literature and enhancing the musicianship of members. Focus on performance standards through style and interpretation. Concerts of artistic merit which serve the campus community and general public may be required. Admission is by audition or special approval. (Typically offered: Spring) May be repeated for up to 2 hours of degree credit.
MUEN 55001. Chamber Music. 1 Hour.
Performance of small ensemble music for any combination of instruments and/or voice. Rehearsal 3 hours per week. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUEN 55201. Woodwind Quintet. 1 Hour.
Study and performance of music for woodwind quintet. Weekly coaching will emphasize intonation, blend, stylistic awareness, and ensemble precision. Repertoire ranges from the 18th to the 20th centuries. 3 hours of rehearsals weekly. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUEN 55401. Accompanying. 1 Hour.
Piano accompanying of vocal and instrumental soloists. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. Pre- or Corequisite: MUAP 5100V. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUEN 55501. Percussion Ensemble. 1 Hour.
Study and performance of ensemble music for multiple percussion instruments. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. (Typically offered: Spring and Summer) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUEN 56901. Wind Ensemble. 1 Hour.
Large ensemble setting performing orchestral wind and symphonic band literature with emphasis on high performance standards through style and interpretation. Concerts of high artistic merit which serve the campus community and general public are required. Admission is by audition. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 2 hours of degree credit.
MUEN 57201. Clarinet Ensemble. 1 Hour.
Study and performance of music for multiple clarinets, including trios, quartets, quintets, and clarinet choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUEN 57401. Chamber Orchestra. 1 Hour.
Explores the string orchestra literature with a focus on proficient string orchestra performance practices and effective music preparation strategies. Explores balance, blend, articulation, style, and rehearsal technique that is inherent to a string ensemble or a string section. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and instructor's consent. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 2 hours of degree credit.
MUEN 57601. New Music Ensemble. 1 Hour.
Small, select ensemble with emphasis on music written in the last hundred years, especially by important living composers. Focus on audience engagement through high performance standards, unconventional settings, and programs unique to the region. Off-campus appearances and outreach activities are required. Admission by consent. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
MUEN 57701. Trombone Ensemble. 1 Hour.
Study and performance of music for multiple trombones, including trios, quartets, quintets, and trombone choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUEN 57801. Tuba Ensemble. 1 Hour.
Study and performance of music for multiple combinations of tuba and euphonium, including trios, quartets, quintets, and low brass choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUEN 58801. Chamber Choir. 1 Hour.
Continuation of Chamber Choir V for graduate students. Study and performance of vocal chamber music. Rehearsal 2 hours per week for 1 hour of credit. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
MUEN 64301. Symphony Orchestra VI. 1 Hour.
Large, select orchestral ensemble setting with a focus on the study and performance of a range of symphonic literature. Emphasis on high artistic standards through style and interpretation. Enrollment limited to more experienced players; by audition only. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 2 hours of degree credit.
MUEN 64501. Schola Cantorum VI. 1 Hour.
Vocal ensemble limited to the more experienced singers. Rehearsal 5 hours per week. Admission with director's approval. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
MUEN 66901. Wind Ensemble VI. 1 Hour.
Large ensemble setting performing orchestral wind and symphonic band literature with emphasis on high performance standards through style and interpretation. Concerts of high artistic merit which serve the campus community and general public are required. Admission is by audition. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 2 hours of degree credit.
MUEN 68801. Chamber Choir. 1 Hour.
Continuation of Chamber Choir V for doctoral students. Study and performance of vocal chamber music. Rehearsal 2 hours per week for 1 hour of credit. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
Music History Courses
MUHS 52503. Special Topics in Music History. 3 Hours.
Topics in world, Western, and popular musics. May be required based on graduate musicology entrance exam. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
MUHS 52603. History of Black Sacred Music. 3 Hours.
Explores the major forms of Black Sacred Music indigenous to the United States. Students are engaged in multi-layered experiences of history, aesthetics, and ethnography. (Typically offered: Summer)
MUHS 55603. Collaborative Piano Literature I, Woodwind and Brass Repertoire. 3 Hours.
Survey of collaborative literature for piano and wind or brass instruments. Focus on music for the collaborative duo (instrument and piano) including sonatas and concerti. (Typically offered: Fall Even Years)
MUHS 55703. Collaborative Piano Literature II, String Repertoire. 3 Hours.
Survey of collaborative literature for the piano. Focus on the repertoire of sonatas, concerti and concert works for the piano and instrument (violin, viola, cello, and double bass). (Typically offered: Spring Odd Years)
MUHS 56303. Survey of Symphonic Literature. 3 Hours.
A survey of the symphonic literature from its beginning to the present. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUHS 47303 and MUHS 56303. (Typically offered: Fall Odd Years)
MUHS 56703. Survey of Vocal Literature II. 3 Hours.
A survey of concert literature for the solo voice. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUHS 47703 and MUHS 56703. Prerequisite: MUHS 47603. (Typically offered: Spring Odd Years)
MUHS 56903. Band Literature. 3 Hours.
A study of literature written for performance by concert band, symphonic band, and wind ensemble, representative of the following five periods in Music History: Renaissance (1420-1600), Baroque (1600-1750), Classical (1750-1820), Romantic (1820-1900), and Contemporary (1900-present). Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUHS 47903 and MUHS 56903. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUHS 57003. Survey of String Literature. 3 Hours.
A survey of solo and chamber music literature involving stringed instruments. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUHS 47003 and MUHS 57003. Prerequisite: MUAP 1100V and MUTH 36103. (Typically offered: Fall Even Years)
MUHS 57202. Directed Studies in Music Literature I. 2 Hours.
Research in music literature in the performance field of the individual student. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
MUHS 57302. Directed Studies in Music Literature II. 2 Hours.
Research in music literature in the performance field of the individual student. Prerequisite: MUHS 57202. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
MUHS 57603. Survey of Vocal Literature I. 3 Hours.
A survey of concert literature for the solo voice. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUHS 47603 and MUHS 57603. (Typically offered: Fall Even Years)
MUHS 58003. Survey of Keyboard Literature I. 3 Hours.
A survey of the piano works of outstanding composers. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUHS 48003 and MUHS 58003. Prerequisite: MUAP 1100V. (Typically offered: Fall Even Years)
MUHS 58103. Survey of Keyboard Literature II. 3 Hours.
A survey of the piano works of outstanding composers. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUHS 48103 and MUHS 58103. Prerequisite: MUHS 48003. (Typically offered: Spring Odd Years)
MUHS 5890V. Seminar in Music History. 1-4 Hour.
Subject matter not covered in other courses. With permission, may be repeated for credit if topics are different. Graduate degree will not be given for both MUHS 4890V and MUHS 5890V. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUHS 59003. Seminar in Musicology. 3 Hours.
Focuses on specialized topics and repertoires within the history of Western music and introduces students to musicological approaches to these subjects. Prerequisite: MUHS 59703 or instructor consent. (Typically offered: Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUHS 59502. Choral History and Literature I. 2 Hours.
Detailed study of choral history and literature from Gregorian chant to J.S. Bach. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUHS 59602. Choral History and Literature II. 2 Hours.
Detailed study of choral history and literature from J.S. Bach to the present. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUHS 59703. Issues and Methods in Musicology. 3 Hours.
Explores current issues and methodologies in music research. (Typically offered: Fall)
MUHS 6000V. Master's Thesis. 1-6 Hour.
Master's Thesis. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUHS 66303. Survey of Symphonic Literature. 3 Hours.
A survey of the symphonic literature from its beginning to the present. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUHS 66903. Band Literature. 3 Hours.
A study of literature written for performance by concert band, symphonic band, and wind ensemble, representative, but not limited to, the following five periods in Music History: Renaissance (1420-1600), Baroque (1600-1750), Classical (1750-1820), Romantic (1820-1900), and Contemporary (1900-present). (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUHS 69003. Seminar in Musicology. 3 Hours.
Specialized topics and repertoires within the history of music and introduces students to musicological approaches to these subjects. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUHS 69502. Choral History and Literature I. 2 Hours.
Detailed study of choral history and literature from Gregorian chant to J.S. Bach. (Typically offered: Fall)
MUHS 69602. Choral History and Literature II. 2 Hours.
Detailed study of choral history and literature from J.S. Bach to the present. (Typically offered: Spring)
MUHS 69703. Seminar in Bibliography and Methods of Research. 3 Hours.
Methods and materials of musical research, including bibliography, methods of analysis, and style in the presentation of research results. (Typically offered: Spring)
Music Industry Courses
MUIN 51002. Production Internship. 2 Hours.
Explores the acoustical, musical, visual, technical, and business aspects of live performance. Practical experiences in evaluating and comparing several different live and studio recording techniques. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUIN 55503. Live Music Business. 3 Hours.
The applied component of the live music business corresponding to the student-run record label services project in the department of music. Incorporates live music project cycles, digital marketing of live music, booking venues, routing tours, creating showcase events for student-run record label artists. (Typically offered: Fall)
MUIN 55603. Artist Development. 3 Hours.
The applied component of the artist development side of the music department's student-run label services project. Students will work on project cycles involving selecting artists, recording and producing music, organizing music releases and media campaigns, creating online promotional strategies, and mapping the development of musical artists' careers. (Typically offered: Spring)
Music Pedagogy Courses
MUPD 57603. Piano Pedagogy. 3 Hours.
Analytical study and discussion of the various approaches to piano pedagogy and its application in individual/class instruction. Involves demonstration of principles through actual teaching of beginning, intermediate and upper level students. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUPD 48603 and MUPD 57603. (Typically offered: Spring Even Years)
MUPD 5770V. Special Topics in Pedagogy. 1-6 Hour.
Subject matter not covered in other sources. With permission, may be repeated for credit if topics are different. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUPD 4770V and MUPD 5770V. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUPD 5820V. Conducting. 1-4 Hour.
Private lessons of 1/2 hour and 1 hour conducting laboratory each week. Development of skills in conducting symphony, choral, opera, oratorio, ballet, and band repertoire. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 18 hours of degree credit.
MUPD 5990V. Special Workshop in Music. 1-6 Hour.
Presented by visiting master artist-teacher in various fields of music performance, teaching and composition. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
MUPD 6820V. Conducting. 1-4 Hour.
Private lessons in conducting each week. Development of skills in conducting symphony, choral, opera, oratorio, ballet, and band repertoire. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 18 hours of degree credit.
MUPD 7000V. Doctoral Dissertation. 1-6 Hour.
Written documentation of research in choral conducting, to be paired with lecture recital and/or doctoral conducting project. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 12 hours of degree credit.
Music Theory Courses
MUTH 53202. Score Reading. 2 Hours.
A conductor's approach to the technique of score reading and analysis of orchestra, band, and choral scores for the purpose of preparing composition for rehearsal and performance. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUTH 43202 and MUTH 53202. (Typically offered: Fall)
MUTH 53403. Analytical Techniques. 3 Hours.
An intensive study of selected works from music literature. Schenkerian analysis, rhythmic analysis, and set theory analytical techniques will be studied and employed in addition to traditional harmonic and formal analysis. Prerequisite: MUTH 36103 or equivalent and graduate standing. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUTH 56102. Orchestration. 2 Hours.
A continuation of study of the capabilities of the various orchestral and band instruments and their use in arrangement for ensembles, band, and orchestra. Scoring for orchestra. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUTH 46102 and MUTH 56102. Prerequisite: MUTH 36103. (Typically offered: Spring)
MUTH 56203. Pedagogy of Theory. 3 Hours.
Detailed study of methods of teaching undergraduates courses in music theory and aural perception. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUTH 56403. Analysis of 20th Century Music. 3 Hours.
Study of 20th century music and analytic techniques including pitch class set theory and serial techniques. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUTH 56702. Advanced Orchestration. 2 Hours.
A study of advanced principles of orchestral writing through individual projects in scoring and analysis. Prerequisite: MUTH 46102 or MUTH 56102 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUTH 5680V. Composition. 1-4 Hour.
Private lessons of one-half hour, and one hour of composition laboratory session each week. Development of skills in creative musical expression specifically for composition-theory majors - others admitted by consent. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUTH 57003. Writing Music Analysis. 3 Hours.
Analysis of music with an emphasis on analytical writing skills and the use of library source materials. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUTH 47003 and MUTH 57003. Prerequisite: MUTH 36003. (Typically offered: Spring)
MUTH 57203. Advanced Jazz Analysis. 3 Hours.
Provides experience in analyzing jazz, focusing on conventions of jazz music from the 1930s to 1970s. Explores the ways jazz musicians define and discuss common jazz idiom. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
MUTH 5770V. Special Topics in Music Theory. 1-4 Hour.
Subject matter not covered in other courses. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both MUTH 4770V and MUTH 5770V. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUTH 58003. Advanced Jazz Composition and Arranging. 3 Hours.
Advanced composing and arranging for jazz ensembles, to include score/part in music preparation. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
MUTH 5990V. Independent Study in Music Theory. 1-6 Hour.
Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study of topics in music theory. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 12 hours of degree credit.
MUTH 6000V. Master's Thesis. 1-6 Hour.
Master's Thesis. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for degree credit.
MUTH 63403. Analytical Techniques. 3 Hours.
An intensive study of selected works from music literature. Schenkerian analysis, rhythmic analysis, and set theory analytical techniques will be studied and employed in addition to traditional harmonic and formal analysis. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUTH 66403. Analysis of 20th Century Music. 3 Hours.
Study of 20th century music and analytic techniques including pitch class set theory and serial techniques. (Typically offered: Irregular)
MUTH 67703. Special Topics in Music Theory. 3 Hours.
Subject matter not covered in other courses. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.