Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
Graduate Course Descriptions
MPER 5021 - Secondary Applied Music
This course provides applied study for graduate students who wish to
develop advanced skill levels in an area other than their own major
applied in order to enhance their professional qualifications in such
fields as pedagogy for music educators and/or instrumental doubling
typical of the requirements of professional pit orchestra musicians.
Secondary Applied Music is available for only 1 credit hour in any
specific applied, though multiple secondary applied areas may be
taken simultaneously.
MPER 5041 - Applied Jazz Improvisation
This course is a study of jazz improvisation at a professional level
including a thorough knowledge and mastery of undergraduate
technical skills of major, minor, diminished, and melodic/harmonic
minor diatonic harmony, scale modes, technique, physiological
concerns, song form, blues and musical interpretation of jazz styles.
Instructional meterials will include jazz compositions which involve
materials such as major, minor, harmonic and melodic minor melodic
content, complex rhythmic applications and time signatures. The exact
course content will vary according to the specific applied area and
the instructor’s assessment of the student’s developmental stage and
needs. Additional requirements such as jazz ensemble or jazz combo
class may be required at the discretion of the individual instructor.
MPER 5052 - Applied Historical Instruments
This course is the applied study of a specific historical instrument and
the technique and performance practice appropriate to that instrument,
its period and literature. This study requires an advanced level
of both general musical knowledge and specific skill in performance
on the student’s major applied instrument. Prerequisite(s): Permission
of the instructor.
MPER 5111 - Concert Chorale
Concert choir provides an opportunity for musically talented UCO
students to develop their vocal talents rehearsing and performing a
wide variety of choral music. The group will perform a minimum of
two on- campus performances during the semester. Prerequisite(s):
Permission of instructor.
MPER 5141 - Cantilena
Cantilena is a vocal ensemble for the Soprano/Alto singer. It is open
to all students, regardless of major, by audition and permission of
instructor. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
MPER 5151 - UCO Chamber Orchestra
The UCO Chamber Orchestra offers advanced students the opportunity
to perform orchestral works of the 17th and 18th Centuries in
a chamber setting working without a conductor. Prerequisite(s): A
successful audition, and permission of the instructor.
MPER 5161 - UCO Symphony Orchestra
The UCO Symphony offers a well-rounded orchestral experience
through performing four to eight concerts each school year, embodying
compositions in a variety of styles from various musical periods.
Prerequisite(s): A successfu audition.
MPER 5181 - Chamber Choir
The Chamber Choir performs advanced choral literature which
is intended for smaller ensembles. Prerequisite(s): Permission of
instructor required.
MPER 5281 - Band
A band is a large ensemble performing group. The university band
program is open to all university students who have performance
skills on band instruments. During the fall semester the marching
band performs at football games, and spring semester is devoted
to wind ensemble and concert band performance. Prerequisite(s):
Written permission of instructor.
MPER 5291 - Wind Symphony
The wind symphony is the premier performing ensemble in the Winds
& Percussion Division of the UCO School of Music. The ensemble
prepares and performs music for concerts on and off campus, tour,
and other activities throughout the fall and spring semesters.
MPER 5351 - Advanced Piano Ensemble
The advanced piano class is designed for piano majors or students
with equivalent proficiency. The course of study will provide solo
performers an opportunity for ensemble playing experience. Areas
of concentration are piano duet literature, two-piano and fourpiano
literature, piano accompanying, and multiple score reading.
Prerequisite(s): Written permission of instructor.
MPER 5421 - Advanced Chamber Music
This course provides students with a coached experience in advanced
musicianship skills relating to playing in small chamber ensembles.
The course emphasizes full participation in a chamber ensemble
that reflects actual professional experience. Students will develop
the skills necessary to interpret and perform music at a professional
level. This course may be taken four (4) times for credit.
MPER 5511 - Advanced Orchestral Wind Study
This course provides students with a coached experience in orchestral
wind performance, emphasizing analytical and interpretative skills.
The course emphasizes full participation in a symphonic orchestra
that reflects actual professional experience. Students will execute
at an advanced level the skills necessary to interpret and perform
orchestral literature at a professional level as well as to function in
leadership positions within the ensemble. This course may be taken
eight (8) time for credit.
MPER 5611 - Jazz Ensemble
UCO Jazz Ensembles provide graduate students with in-depth
technical guidance in ensemble and solo performance while also
developing advanced proficiency in a wide range of styles necessary
to perform jazz and commercial music on a professional level.
This course may be taken four (4) times for credit. Prerequisite(s):
High level of performance proficiency as determined by the director.
MPER 5621 - Graduate Jazz Combo
Graduate Jazz Combo is a highly specialized small ensemble
experience for advanced jazz studies students who consistently
demonstrate professional performance skills. Auditions will take
place at the beginning of each semester at the UCO Jazz Lab. This
course may be taken four (4) times for credit. Prerequisite(s): High
level of performance expertise is required as determined by director.
MPER 5822 - Graduate Recital
This course is a public performance for the graduate performance
major. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of graduate instruction in the
applied area and written permission of major applied instructor and
graduate advisor.
MPER 5891 - Piano Pedagogy Internship
This course is an internship portion of Piano Pedagogy. Students are
required to enroll in this course concurrently with MUS 5883 Piano
Pedagogy. It provides observation and supervision intern teaching in
piano as well as discussion with the supervising teacher. Each intern
teacher will teach applied and class piano as a part of the course
requirements. Prerequisite(s): Four (4) semester hours of applied
piano MPER 3020 or 4000.
MPER 5900 - Practicum in Music Performance
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Permission of department chairperson
required.
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