Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
2020. ADVANCED GUITAR CLASS. 1 cr.
2063. PIANO TECHNOLOGY. 3 cr. An introductory course for students
interested in various aspects of piano technology; tuning,
regulating, and repairing. Beneficial for those who are preparing
for piano teaching, piano selling, or piano servicing.
2073. ELEMENTARY CONDUCTING. 2 cr. Fundamentals of
conducting vocal and instrumental music organizations.
2075. ELEMENTARY COMPOSITION. 1 cr. Composition for beginning
students and others requiring additional experience. Maximum of
four credits allowed.
2091. ENGLISH DICTION FOR SINGERS. 1 cr. A study of specific
needs related to singing in English, through a study of the
International Phonetic Alphabet.
2092. ITALIAN DICTION FOR SINGERS. 1 cr. A study of Italian
pronunciation using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Prerequisite: MUSC 2091 or permission of the instructor.
2093. FRENCH DICTION FOR SINGERS. 1 cr. A study of French
pronunciation using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Prerequisite: MUSC 2091 or permission of the instructor.
2094. GERMAN DICTION FOR SINGERS. 1 cr. A study of German
pronunciation using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Prerequisite: MUSC 2091 or permission of the instructor.
3000. RECITAL HOUR. 0 cr. Required division-approved student,
faculty, and guest artist performance and master classes.
Graded credit/no credit.
3011-3012. VOICE CLASS. 1 cr. per semester.
3013-3014. STRING CLASS. 1 cr. per semester.
3015-3016. WOODWIND CLASS. 1 cr. per semester.
3017-3018. BRASS CLASS. 1 cr. per semester.
3019-3020. PERCUSSION CLASS. 1 cr. per semester.
3028. CONCERT BAND. 0-1 cr. Prerequisite: approval of the director.
May be repeated. Music and Music Education majors must take
for zero credit.
3031. OPERA CHORUS. 0-1 cr. Prerequisite: approval of the director.
May be repeated. Music and Music Education majors must take
for zero credit.
3032. ELEC-TONES. 1 cr. per semester. Prerequisite: approval of the
director. May be repeated for credit. Total hours allowed vary with
each degree program.
3037. PIANO PEDAGOGY I. 3 cr. A course designed to introduce the
basic principles and techniques of private piano teaching; survey
and evaluation of elementary teaching materials and teaching
philosophies.
3038. PIANO PEDAGOGY II. 3 cr. A course designed to introduce
procedures and materials for group piano instruction with an
emphasis on the intermediate level.
3066. COUNTERPOINT I. 2 cr. Introduction to 18th century
counterpoint. Composition of two-voice exercises. Analysis of
two, three and four-voice compositions. Prerequisites: MUSC
2004 with a grade of “C” or better.
3073. SONG WRITING. 3 cr. Song writing investigated through
listening, discussion, and practice. A survey of style, form and
format, concluding with the production of student-composed
songs. Prerequisite: MUSC 1001 or approval of instructor.
3090. HALF RECITAL. 1 cr. The preparation of a half-recital for public
performance including music appropriate for the junior level of
applied study or composition.
4000. RECITAL HOUR. 0 cr. Required division-approved student,
faculty, and guest artist performance and master classes.
Graded credit/no credit.
4060. PRACTICUM IN PIANO PEDAGOGY. 2 cr. Maximum, 4 cr.
Observation and supervised teaching of beginning and intermediate
level piano students in both group and private settings.
MUSIC 219
4066. COUNTERPOINT II. 2 cr. Advanced concepts in contrapuntal
styles with an emphasis on the 18th century counterpoint
practices. Analytical techniques and composition are included
and culminate in the composition of a four-voice fugue.
Prerequisites: MUSC 3066 with a grade of “C” or better.
4071. COMPOSITION I. 2 cr. Musical composition instruction based on
methodologies of the 20th and 21st century with an emphasis on
chamber music writing. Prerequisite: Two credits of MUSC 2075
and approval of the music theory faculty.
4087. VOICE PEDAGOGY. 2 cr. A study of the teaching methods,
techniques, and materials for the voice studio. Prerequisite:
Music 3041 or senior standing. Required of all vocal performance
majors.
4090. FULL RECITAL. 1 cr. The preparation of a full recital for public
performance including music appropriate to the senior level of
applied study or composition.
4091. HISTORICAL SURVEY I. 3 cr. each. The first of a two-course
sequence covering the major eras of Western music. Topics
include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres from
approximately 1750 until the present, as well as the influence
of other cultures on Western music. Composers and their
works are situated within a larger cultural and historical context.
Emphasis is placed on aural identification and written analysis of
representative works from a variety of time periods. A research
paper and accompanying assignments form a significant portion
of the course grade. Students will be introduced to electronic
resources for music research. For music majors, open to others
by approval of the head of Division of Music. Prerequisite:
MUSC 1093. Required course for all B.M. and B.M.E. majors,
regardless of concentration. F.
4092. HISTORICAL SURVEY II. 3 cr. each. The second of a twocourse
sequence covering the major eras of Western music.
Topics include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres
from Classical Antiquity until approximately 1750 as well as the
influence of other cultures on Western music. Composers and
their works are situated within a larger cultural and historical
context. Emphasis is placed on aural identification and
written analysis of representative works from a variety of time
periods. A research paper and accompanying assignments
form a significant portion of the course grade. Students will be
introduced to electronic resources for music research. For music
majors, open to others by approval of the head of Division of
Music. Prerequisite: MUSC 1093. Required course for all B.M.
and B.M.E. majors, regardless of concentration. F.
Performance-Minor Offerings
Courses in this series carry 1 hour of credit each
semester and may be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours
of credit. These courses are for undergraduates only.
Recorder.................................................................................. 1009, 2009
Harpsichord.............................................................................. 1010, 2010
Voice......................................................................................... 1021, 2021
Piano........................................................................................ 1022, 2022
Organ....................................................................................... 1023, 2023
Violin......................................................................................... 1024, 2024
Viola.......................................................................................... 1025, 2025
Cello......................................................................................... 1026, 2026
String Bass............................................................................... 1027, 2027
Flute......................................................................................... 1028, 2028
Oboe......................................................................................... 1029, 2029
Bassoon................................................................................... 1030, 2030
Clarinet..................................................................................... 1031, 2031
Alto Saxophone........................................................................ 1032, 2032
Trumpet.................................................................................... 1033, 2033
French Horn............................................................................. 1034, 2034
Trombone................................................................................. 1035, 2035
Euphonium............................................................................... 1036, 2036
Tuba......................................................................................... 1037, 2037
Percussion ............................................................................... 1038, 2038
Guitar........................................................................................ 1039, 2039