2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

MUAP 3246, 3256 Instrumental PedagogySurvey of procedures and materials applicable to the serious instrumental major. Courseis research oriented with much emphasis on repertoire. Admission is by permissionof the instructor.MUAP 4232 Jazz Influences on Instrumental MusicPrerequisite: MUTH 2232The study of jazz and its performance as it relates to jazz-influenced symphonic, film,television, ballet, opera, and Broadway show scores, as well as the recording industryand music education. (Offered also as MUHL 4292.)MUAP 4213, 4223 Instrumental LiteratureStudy of solo and ensemble literature for wind, string, and percussion instruments.Research required. Includes study of solos with large ensemble accompaniment.(Offered also as MUHL 4292.)MUAP 4292 Senior Seminar: Junior Recital and ResearchPrerequisite: Eight quarters of private instruction in the applied area in whichrecital is givenPerformance of a 30-minute recital from contrasting periods of music. Accompanyingformal research paper in support of recital program material.MUAP 4293 Senior Seminar: Jazz HistoryThis course will provide a survey of the development of jazz music and its flourishingin America. Style periods such as ragtime, Dixieland, swing, bebop cool, hard bop,and free jazz will be analyzed. Masters of the art of improvisation and the influencesthey had on the development of jazz will be covered at length.MUSIC: APPLIED MUSICMUAP 3181, 3281, 4181, 4281 Special TopicsPrerequisite: permission of the instructor.Directed study in a specialized area of Applied Music. A minimum of 30 clock hoursof independent study or project development is required for each hour of credit given.Topics and projects are selected on the basis of student career interest and need.MUAP 4292, 4293 Senior SeminarsAdvanced study in pedagogy or another topic related to particular performance areaswithin the music curricula. Studies are offered as demand warrants on a rotatingtopic basis.MUSIC: MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATUREMUHL 2312 Music AppreciationA beginning course for non-majors. Appreciation of a variety of musical stylesis encouraged. No music reading skills are required. (May be preparatory toMUHL 2313, 2323.)316 / Courses