2007-09 - Graduate School - The University of Alabama

Graduate Catalog: Section 6.15http://graduate.ua.edu/catalog/16600.htmldegree. The constitution of the committee is described in the Graduate Handbook of the School of Music.Written comprehensive examinations. All students must pass written comprehensive examinations in theory, history,and the major area. No student may attempt the written comprehensive examination sooner than the first Fall orSpring semester after successful completion of all required MUS courses. A description of the written comprehensiveexaminations is included in the Graduate Handbook of the School of Music.Document. In performance, choral conducting, and wind conducting, a written paper, the subject, content, andlength of which must be approved by the student's advisory committee. Work is supervised by a document advisorand the student's advisory committee. In composition, a large original work in unspecified medium, in addition to anddistinct from any work done for degree credit in the D.M.A. program. Work is supervised by the major teacher andthe student's advisory committee.Public lecture. In performance, choral conducting, and composition, a 50-minute lecture demonstrating thecandidate's ability to communicate about the area of specialization.Language requirement. There is no specific language requirement for the D.M.A. Depending upon the student'sacademic program, the advisory committee may require proficiency in a foreignlanguage.Residency requirement. A minimum of two consecutive, full-time academic semesters must be spent in residenceat the University; one may consist of a full summer, if approved by the advisory committee. A minimum of 18semester hours must be earned in residence. Only degree credit may be counted toward the 18 hours. The studentmust be registered full-time during each of the two semesters of residency.Individual area degree outlines. Complete descriptions of the program in each area of specialization for theD.M.A. are contained in the Graduate Handbook of the School of Music ; this may be secured by contacting thedirector of graduate studies in music or may be viewed on the School of Music Web page athttp://www.music.ua.edu.Course DescriptionsMusic Academics (MUS)MUS 501 Introduction to Graduate Study in Music. Three hours.Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.An introduction to the basic bibliographic tools and research techniques in music. Offered fall semester. Staff.MUS 502 Film Scoring. Three hours.Prerequisite: MUS 510 or permission of the instructor.A study of the art of scoring music for films. The course will examine aesthetics of film scoring and apply it in thiscourse. Offered fall semester. Wolfe.MUS 503 Advanced Counterpoint: Canon and Fugue. Three hours.Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.The analysis and writing of fugue, ground bass, variation, and canon. Offered spring semesters of even-numberedyears.MUS 504 Introduction to Graduate Music Analysis. Three hours.Analysis of literature from the 18th through 20th centuries. Analysis focuses on harmonic and contrapuntaltechniques, rudimentary linear reduction concepts, harmonic reduction, and form. Offered spring semester.MUS 505 Studio Techniques in Arranging and Orchestration. Three hours.Prerequisite: MUS 510 or permission of the instructor.This course is an approach to arranging and orchestration in both jazz and commercial settings. The emphasis will beplaced on writing for the studio orchestra, MIDI instrumentation, and vocal groups with a focus on the 4- to 6-piecegroup (jazz and commercial). Offered fall semester. Wolfe.MUS 506 Advanced Piano Accompanying. Two hours.Accompanying advanced undergraduate or graduate vocalists and instrumentalists in studio, plus a weekly seminar.MUS 507 Advanced Analysis. Three hours.Prerequisite: MUS 307 or equivalent.Detailed study and analysis of selected scores from 1200 to the present. Offered in summer school only. Staff.MUS 510 Advanced Arranging. Three hours.Prerequisite: MUS 310.Study of current techniques in arranging, including use of symmetrical scales and chords, pedal points, polytonality,and planing techniques. Offered spring semester. Wolfe.