2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

MUAP 1146, 1166, 2146 Language Diction
This course is an introduction to the speech sounds and rhythms of the Italian, German, French, and English languages
as applied to solo vocal literature. The first semester deals with English and Italian (1146); the second, German (1166);
and the third, French (2146). Permission of the instructor required.
MUAP 1216 English/Italian Diction
This course is an introduction to the speech sounds and rhythms of the English and Italian languages as applied to solo
vocal literature.
MUAP 1226 French/German Diction
This course is an introduction to the speech sounds and rhythms of German and French languages as applied to solo
vocal literature.
MUAP 3216, 3226, 3236 Vocal Literature Survey
This course is an intensive survey of solo song literature from the Renaissance period of music history to the present.
The first semester of study is devoted to Italian and English songs; the second semester to German lieder; and the third
semester to French art songs. (Offered also as MUHL 4292.)
MUAP 3316 Vocal Literature I
Prerequisite: completion of the Upper divisional Exam.
This is a survey study of British and American solo song literature from approximately 1600 to the present day.
MUAP 3326 Vocal Literature II
Prerequisite: completion of the Upper Divisional Exam.
This is a survey study of Italian, German and French solo song literature from 1400 to the present day.
MUAP 4246, 4256 Vocal Pedagogy
This course is an historical and practical approach to the art of teaching voice. Emphasis is on research, writing and
observation. The second semester involves some student teaching as directed by the instructor. Admission is by
permission of the instructor.
MUAP 4292 Senior Seminar: Junior Recital and Research
Prerequisite: Five semesters of private instruction in the applied area in which recital is given
Performance of a 30-minute recital from contrasting periods of music. Accompanying formal research paper in support
of recital program material.
MUAP 4336 Vocal Pedagogy
This course is an historical and practical approach to the art of teaching voice. Emphasis is on research, writing and
observation. The second semester involves some student teaching as directed by the instructor. Admission is by
permission of the instructor.
MUSIC: COGNATE COURSES — INSTRUMENTAL
MUAP 3115, 3125, 3135 Orchestra Repertory
Prerequisite: passing of the Upper Divisional Examination
These courses allow students to become acquainted with and play a considerable quantity of standard orchestral
repertoire for their individual instruments (3115-Woodwinds, 3125-Brass, and 3135-Strings). Classes meet once per
week and are taught by a faculty member or affiliate artist who has had considerable professional experience with the
repertoire. Three semesters of enrollment are required for BM-Instrumental Performance majors.
MUAP 3242 Instrumental Chamber Music
Prerequisite: Upper Divisional Exam passed.
Focusing on the literature of the master-composers of the post-1900 era, all instrumental students participate in facultycoached,
regularly-scheduled, unconducted ensembles. Participation in these ensembles improves the student‘s
musical perception, technical facility and expressive capabilities. In addition to broadening the students‘ knowledge of
repertoire for small combinations of instruments, they learn how to work together with and without supervision. The
course will include an In-depth study of selected topics in instrumental literature, concentrating on problems of
performance through analysis, historical and comparative studies, and actual performances by participants. Students
must be at an advanced level of their instrument to participate. The course requires applied study of performance
practices of literature appropriate to the students‘ instrument as it relates to the success of the ensemble.
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