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An examination of subject areas from different historical periods in which the idea of variation is perceived in the fine arts, with an emphasis on visual arts, music and dance. Also explored is the concept of improvisation as variation as found in painting, music and film, as well as an examination of common themes with their various interpretations. Cross listed with LAS 30003 and ART 30003.
Course for students seeking Pre-K -12 teacher licensure in instrumental music with a focus on basic performance skills on trumpet, horn, trombone, and euphonium. Methods and materials for teaching from begining through advanced students will be examined along with pedagogical approaches to teaching woodwin instrument performance. Prerequisite: MUS 25325 Music Theory II
Course for students seeking Pre-K -12 teacher licensure in instrumental music with a focus on basic performance skills on flute, clarinet, saxophone, and either oboe or bassoon. Methods and materials for teaching from begining through advanced students will be examined along with pedagogical approaches to teaching woodwind instrument performance. Prerequisite: MUS 25325 Music Theory II
Course for students seeking Pre-K -12 teacher licensure in instrumental music with a focus on basic performance skills on snare drum and other percussion instruments. Methods and materials for teaching from begining through advanced students will be examined along with pedagogical approaches to teaching percussion instrument performance. Prerequisite: MUS 25325 Music Theory II
Course for students seeking pre-K to 12 teacher licensure in instrumental music with a focus on basic performance skills on violin and cello. Methods and materials for teaching beginning through advanced students will be examined along with pedagogical approaches to teaching orchestral strings performance.
A comprehensive course designed to develop conducting skills and pedagogical techniques appropriate for public school music ensembles. Score preparation and rehearsal planning for both instrumental and choral ensembles is emphasized. The historical study of conducting and conductors is studied along
Course for students seeing Pre-K-12 teacher licensure in choral-vocal music with an emphasis on the secondary level. Students develop a fundamental understanding of the development of the adolescent voice and the skills necessary in teaching and directing choral ensembles. Experiences will include the development of proficiency in vocal and choral technique, advanced conducting techniques, literature selection and programming, curriculum design, as well as field observations and opportunities to plan and conduct choral rehearsals. Prerequisite: MUS 32000 Instrumental and Choral Conducting Techniques
Course for students seeing Pre-K-12 teacher licensure in choral-vocal music with an emphasis on the secondary level. Students develop a fundamental understanding of the development of the adolescent voice and the skills necessary in teaching and directing choral ensembles. Experiences will include the development of proficiency in vocal and choral technique, advanced conducting techniques, literature selection and programming, curriculum design, as well as field observations and opportunities to plan and conduct choral rehearsals. Prerequisite: MUS 32000 Instrumental and Choral Conducting Techniques
A comprehensive study of general music instruction at the elementary school level. Topics include the philosophy of music education, varied approaches for developing conceptual learning and music skills, creative applications, and analysis of materials.
Emphasizes reading, analyzing and interpreting scores, integrating concepts from instrument method courses with ensemble settings and selecting sequential literature from various eras for instrumental ensembles. Opportunities for conducting ensembles provided.
Course for students seeking Pre-K-12 teacher licensure in instrumental music with an emphasis on the secondary level. Students develop fundamental skills in teaching and evaluating instrumental techniques utilized in teaching public school marching bands and jazz ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 32000 Instrumental and Choral Conducting Techniques
Emphasizes reading, analyzing and interpreting scores, integrating concepts from techniques courses with ensembles, and selecting sequential literature from various eras for vocal ensembles. Opportunities for conducting ensembles provided.
An in-depth introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), rules of use and application to strengthen the performance of German and English art songs and other repertoire.
An in-depth introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), rules of use and application to strengthen the performance of Italian and French art songs and repertoire.
An introduction to the teaching of singing. Emphasis placed on the science of teaching vocal technique with the study of the skeletal system and the physiology of phonation and breathing, vocal acoustics, methods and teaching strategies, and the literature utilized in teaching voice.
Emphasizes general music, instrumental ensembles, vocal ensembles, student development, motivation and classroom control. Overall administration of middle/secondary school music programs. Studies current educational policies at the national and state levels and their impact on music educators.
Methods of instruction, organization, and presentation of appropriate content in choral music classes.
Methods of instruction, organization, and presentation of appropriate content in instrumental music classes.
Designed around special theories, practices, or interests of an individual or group.
Pursues further understanding of voice leading and part-time writing principles with use of cadences, non-chord tones, and diatonic seventh chords. Sight-singing and aural dictation skills furthered in class. Prerequisite: Music Theory and Aural Skills I or permission of instructor.
Studies of secondary chord functions, modulation, mode mixture, the Neapolitan chord, an augmented sixth chords. Sight-singing and aural dictation skills furthered in class. Prerequisite: Music Theory and Aural Skills II or permission of instructor.
Investigates enharmonic spellings, expansion of the harmonic vocabulary, tonal harmony in late 19th century and early 20th century music and other innovative practices of the 20th century. Sight-singing and aural dictation skills furthered in class. Prerequisite:
MUS 36324 Music Theory and Aural Skills III or permission of instructor.
The premier large choral ensemble, Concert Choir is the major touring ensemble of the Music Department's choral division. It performs once or twice each semester in campus concerts, for official University events, and for frequent guest appearances at area churches. Membership is open by audition to University sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have previous choral experiences and can display fundamental vocal performance and musical reading skills. Concert Choir performs repertoire from the history of all choral traditions. Prerequisite: Four semesters of MUS 17221 or permission of instructor (based on audition of demonstration of upper division level performance skills).
The University Orchestra is open to juniors and seniors who demonstrate advanced-level skill on an orchestral instrument (strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion). Membership and seating are determined by auditions which are held at the start of every semester. The Orchestra performs a wide range of repertoire from the orchestra/chamber orchestra literature, and also choral works with the University Choir. Concerts are held at least twice each semester, and frequently include combined programs with the Ottawa Suzuki Strings Institute, and with other area college orchestras. Membership includes OU students, faculty, community members and music students from area music schools. Prerequisite: Four semesters of
MUS 17621 or permission of instructor (based on audition demonstrating upper division level performance skills)
The Jazz Ensemble is open to juniors and seniors who demonstrate advanced-level skill on the trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drum kit, bass guitar or guitar. Membership and seating are determined by auditions which are held at the start of every semester. The jazz ensemble performs concerts on and off campus during the fall and spring semesters and is open to university students through audition. Prerequisite: Four semesters of MUS 17721 or permission of instructor (based on audition demonstrating upper division level performance skills).
A study of the harmonic, melodic, and formal structures of jazz music as they are applied to improvisation, composition and arranging. Including chord/scale relations, harmony and keys, the V7 cycle, voice-leading, swing feel and rhythms, reharmonization, blues, rhythm changes, and the interpretations of written music.
Performance course continuing the work done in Jazz Improvisation I. Establish mastery of three ‘go-to’ tunes which display modal, major ii-V-I and minor iid-V7alt-I characteristics. Learn these tunes in 12 keys and using them for placing new material (idiomatic licks and patterns) into musical context. A diary of patterns and licks will be kept. Memorization of two transcribed solos and composition of solos over these tunes.
An in-depth study of the careers and recordings of major jazz artists with intensive review of styles and eras. Focus on landmarks culminating in a well-documented research paper.
Select group of 12-16 voices, Jazz Singers is open by audition only to sophomore, junior, and senior members of the Concert Choir. The ensemble specializes in the performance of standard and contemporary jazz and chamber ensemble repertoire. Performances are in campus concerts and by invitation to off-campus events. Prerequisite: Four semesters of MUS 18221 or permission of instructor (based on audition demonstrating upper division level performance skills).
University Ringers is an English handbell ensemble of 10-12 players open by audition to any University sophomore, junior or senior. Participation in the ensemble provides opportunities to learn and refine ringing technique and style. It specializes in the performance of standard handbell repertoire. Performances are in campus concerts and by invitation for off-campus events.
Public recital with preparation of program notes. Juried recital generally given during junior year as a prerequisite requirement for the presentation of a Senior Recital. Course is required for Bachelor of Music candidates.
Membership is open to any sophomore, junior, or senior level university student who can display advanced performance skills and musical proficiency on an instrument used in the band. The band performs concerts on and off campus during the spring semester and is open to all university students through audition. Prerequisite: Four semesters of MUS 19621 or permission of instructor (based on audition demonstrating upper division level performance skills).