Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
4073. BAND ARRANGING. 3 cr. Scoring for woodwind, brass and
percussion instruments and for full band. Transcribing from piano,
organ and orchestral literature. Scoring for the marching band.
Prerequisite: MUSC 4077.
4074. FORM AND ANALYSIS. 2 cr. Intensive study of the larger
musical forms. Prerequisite: MUSC 3072 or approval of the head
of the Division of Music.
4075. ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMPOSITION. 3 cr. A “hands-on”
course utilizing the electronic music lab and oriented toward skills
in composing art music. Prerequisite: Music 1094, or approval of
the head of the Division of Music.
4076. CHORAL CONDUCTING. 2 cr. Prerequisite: MUSC 2073.
4077. ORCHESTRATION. 2 cr. Technical and tonal characteristics of
orchestral instruments. Arranging for string, woodwind and brass
choirs and for full orchestra. Prerequisite: MUSC 2004.
4079. INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING. 2 cr. Prerequisite: MUSC
2073.
4081. ANALYSIS OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC. 2-3 cr. An overview
of techniques used in the analysis of the music of the 20th
century and beyond.
4082. ORGAN HISTORY AND LITERATURE. 3 cr. Organs and organ
literature from the Gothic era to the present. Prerequisite: MUSC
1093.
4083. WOODWIND LITERATURE. 3 cr. Solo and chamber music
written for woodwind instruments. Prerequisite: MUSC 1093.
4084. BRASS LITERATURE. 3 cr. Solo and chamber music written for
brass instruments. Prerequisite: MUSC 1093.
4086. SURVEY OF MUSIC THEATRE. 3 cr. A survey of the history and
literature of the music theatre, 1800 to the present, with emphasis
on 20th century works and composers.
4093. THE ROMANTIC ERA. 3 cr. Upper level course designed
for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Topics
include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres of
the 19th century, as well as the influence of other cultures on
this repertoire. 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. A research paper and accompanying assignments
form a significant portion of the course grade. Students will
be introduced to electronic resources for music research.
Prerequisite: MUSC 4092 or approval of the head of Division of
Music. F, even
4094. CONTEMPORARY. 3 cr. Upper level course designed for
graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Topics
include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres of
the 20th century, as well as the influence of other cultures on
this repertoire. 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. A research paper and accompanying assignments
form a significant portion of the course grade. Students will
be introduced to electronic resources for music research.
Prerequisite: MUSC 4092 or approval of the head of the Division
of Music. Sp, odd
4095. ORCHESTRAL LITERATURE. 3 cr. Orchestral music from the
Baroque period to the present. Prerequisite: MUSC 1093.
4096. SONG LITERATURE. 3 cr. Music for solo voice from the Baroque
period to the present with particular attention to the Romantic
period. Prerequisite: MUSC 1093.
4097. KEYBOARD LITERATURE. 3 cr. Music for keyboard instruments
from the English virginal school to the present.
4098. CHORAL LITERATURE. 3 cr. Choral music from the
Renaissance to the present. Prerequisite: MUSC 1093.
MUSIC EDUCATION 221
4099. THE CLASSIC ERA. 3 cr. Upper level course designed for
graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Topics
include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres
from the middle of the 18th century until the early 19th century.
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. A research paper
and accompanying assignments form a significant portion of the
course grade. Students will be introduced to electronic resources
for music research. Prerequisite: MUSC 4092 or approval of the
head of the Division of Music. Sp, even
MUSIC EDUCATION
(MSED)
For Undergraduates Only
3008. PRACTICUM IN INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE. 1 cr. A
laboratory ensemble of music education students to gain further
experience on minor applied instruments—strings, woodwinds,
brass, and percussion; also provides opportunity to develop
conducting skills. Prerequisite: one credit of minor applied
instrument to be played in the ensemble.
3022. MATERIALS AND METHODS IN VOCAL MUSIC IN THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. 3 cr. Vocal class and rehearsal
management, methods, and materials in the elementary school.
3032. MATERIALS AND METHODS IN VOCAL MUSIC IN THE
HIGH SCHOOL. 3 cr. Vocal class and rehearsal management,
methods, and materials in the secondary school.
3035-3036. MUSIC EDUCATION FOR THE ELEMENTARY GRADES.
3 cr. each.
4024. METHODS, MATERIALS, & ADMINISTRATION OF
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. 3 cr. Methods of organizing and
materials available for teaching instrumental music. Emphasis
is also placed on classroom and rehearsal management,
organization, personnel, scheduling, and equipment.
4054. MULTICULTURAL MUSIC EDUCATION. 1 cr. Overview and
application of characteristics of music from other cultures. Course
explores the role of music in the social life of all cultures.
4055. STUDENT TEACHING IN VOCAL MUSIC. 6, 9, 12 cr. Must be
admitted to Teacher Education.
4056. STUDENT TEACHING IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. 6, 9, 12 cr.
Must be admitted to Teacher Education.
For Undergraduates and Graduates
4001. SPECIAL PROBLEMS. 1-3 cr.
4003. INSTRUMENT REPAIR. 3 cr. Practical methods of maintenance,
adjustment, and repairs of musical instruments.
4005. BAND DIRECTORS WORKSHOP. 3 cr. Maximum, 9 cr. A
“refresher” course for instrumental music education teachers
emphasing the basic concepts of the marching band. New
concepts and teaching techniques in marching band will be
discussed. Also, related areas such as administration, arranging,
new music, charting, auxiliary units, and marching percussion will
be covered. Films and video tapes will be used extensively.
4007. PIANO TEACHERS WORKSHOP. 3 cr. Maximum, 9 cr. A
course for piano teachers, including instructional procedures,
methods and materials, and teaching demonstrations.
4009. CHORAL DIRECTORS WORKSHOP. 3 cr. Maximum, 9 cr. A
course designed for choral directors including vocal techniques,
choral literature and interpretation, rehearsal methods, and
teaching techniques.
4012. MUSIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP: BASIC. 3 cr. A course
designed to instruct teachers and supervisors of elementary
music in singing, playing instruments, moving, creating,
arranging, and selecting music. (Formerly MSED 411A)
4013. MUSIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP: INTERMEDIATE. 3
cr. A course designed to instruct teachers and supervisors
of elementary music in singing, playing instruments, moving,
creating, arranging, and selecting music. (Formerly MSED 411B)