1010 Recital Attendance. 0 hours credit. Performance laboratory for all undergraduate music majors. (F, Sp)
1120 Jazz Ensemble. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: permission by audition. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit eight hours. Preparation and performance of music written in a variety of jazz styles. (F, Sp)
1130 University Band. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: permission by audition. Performance in University bands. (F, Sp, Su)
1140 University Orchestra. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: permission by audition. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit eight hours. Performance in University orchestra. (F, Sp, Su)
1160 University Chorale. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: permission; membership determined by audition. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit eight hours. An ensemble of high calibre; approximately 24 singers. Rehearsal and performance of choral and choral-orchestral masterworks drawn mostly from the baroque through twentieth-century style periods. Several performances each semester. (F, Sp, Occas. Su)
1170 University Singers. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: audition. Open to both music majors and nonmusic majors. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit six hours. Performance of a cappella and accompanied music of various periods and styles. One to two performances per semester. (F, Sp, Su)
1180 Singing Sooners. 0 to 1 hour. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit six hours. Non-audition; hearing for vocal placement within ensemble. Wide variety of styles from popular to major choral works, combining with other choirs. (F, Sp)
1190 Opera/Music Theatre. 0 to 2 hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor by audition. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit sixteen hours. Consists of rehearsals and performances of opera, musicals and other forms of music theatre. (F, Sp)
1211 Brass Instrument Class. Prerequisite: permission. May be repeated with change of instrument or subject matter; maximum credit four hours. Basic concepts of playing and teaching brass instruments. Laboratory (F, Sp)
1221 Percussion Instrument Class. Prerequisite: permission. May be repeated with change of instrument or subject matter; maximum credit four hours. Basic concepts of playing and teaching percussion instruments. Laboratory (F, Sp)
1231 Woodwind Instrument Class. Prerequisite: permission. May be repeated with change of instrument or subject matter; maximum credit four hours. Basic concepts of playing and teaching woodwind instruments. Laboratory (F, Sp)
1251 Stringed Instrument Class. Prerequisite: permission. May be repeated with change of instrument or subject matter; maximum credit four hours. Laboratory (F, Sp)
1261 Group Voice. Open to music majors whose emphasis is not in voice. May be repeated; maximum credit two hours. Development of basic skills, techniques and repertoire for the singer. (F, Sp)
1311 Group Piano I. Prerequisite: permission. Development of functional piano skills for the non-keyboard music major. Emphasis on keyboard theory and technique, sight reading, solo/ensemble repertoire and creative activities (harmonization, improvisation). Laboratory (F, Sp)
1321 Group Piano II. Prerequisite: 1311 and permission. Continued development of the skills begun in 1311. Laboratory (F, Sp)
1332 Functional Piano Skills I. Prerequisite: piano major, piano emphasis, permission. Experience in sight reading, playing by ear, modulation, open score reading, transposition and improvisation at the keyboard. (F)
1342 Functional Piano Skills II. Prerequisite: 1332 or permission. Experience in sight reading, playing by ear, modulation, open score reading, transposition and improvisation at the keyboard.
2020 Composition Forum. Prerequisite: composition majors; corequisite: Composition 2010 or 2020. Required of all composition majors. Meets weekly throughout the semester as an official laboratory to discuss compositional techniques and review student compositions. (F, Sp, Su)
2242 BME Instrumental Conducting I. Prerequisite: sophomore standing in music. Development of skills and knowledge in instrumental conducting, rehearsal techniques and instrumental repertoire. (F)
2252 BME Instrumental Conducting II. Prerequisite: 2242. Continued development of skills and knowledge in instrumental conducting, rehearsal skills, and instrumental repertoire. (Sp)
2271 Chamber Music. Prerequisite: permission. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. Study and performance of chamber music literature for various combinations of instruments. (F, Sp, Su)
2280 Studio Ensemble. 0 to 1 hour. May be repeated for credit. Performance experience in an ensemble of similar instruments. (F, Sp)
2311 Group Piano III. Prerequisite: 1321 and permission. Continued development of the skills begun in 1321. Laboratory (F, Sp)
2321 Group Piano IV. Prerequisite: 2311 and permission. Continued development of the skills begun in 2311. Special emphasis on sight reading, accompanying and instrumental and vocal-choral score reading. Laboratory (F, Sp)
2970 Special Topics in Music Technique. Majors only. 1 to 3 hours. May be repeated with change of subject matter; content changes each semester. Study of newly developed, experimental or inter-disciplinary topics in music technique.
3110 Studio Accompanying for Piano Majors. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: 2212, 2222, or concurrent enrollment, or permission. Required of piano majors, during junior and senior years. Two hours per week of assigned accompanying in vocal and/or instrumental teaching studios. Laboratory (F, Sp)
3120 Jazz Ensemble. 0 to 1 hour. Admission by audition. May be repeated for credit. Preparation and performance of music written in a variety of jazz styles.
3130 University Band. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: permission by audition. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit eight hours. Performance in University bands. (F, Sp, Su)
3140 University Orchestra. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: permission by audition. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit eight hours. Performance in University orchestra. (F, Sp)
3160 University Chorale. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: audition. May be repeated for credit. An ensemble of high calibre; approximately forty singers. Rehearsal and performance of choral and choral-orchestral masterworks drawn mostly from the baroque through twentieth-century style periods. Several performances each semester. (F, Sp)
3170 University Singers. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: audition. Open to both music majors and nonmusic majors. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit six hours. Performance of a capella and accompanied music of various periods and styles. One to two performances per semester. (F, Sp, Su)
3180 Singing Sooners. 0 to 1 hour. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit six hours. Non-audition; hearing for vocal placement within ensemble. Wide variety of styles from popular to major choral works, combining with other choirs. (F, Sp)
3190 Opera/Music Theatre. 0 to 2 hours. Prerequisite: permission by audition. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit sixteen hours. Consists of rehearsals and performances of opera, musicals and other forms of music theatre. (F, Sp)
3242 Instrumental Conducting I. Prerequisite: junior standing in music. Development of skills and knowledge in instrumental conducting, rehearsal techniques and instrumental repertoire. (F)
3252 Instrumental Conducting II. Prerequisite: 3242. Continued development of skills and knowledge in instrumental conducting, rehearsal skills and instrumental repertoire. (Sp)
3262 Choral Conducting I. Prerequisite: junior standing in the School of Music. Development of skills and knowledge in choral conducting, rehearsal techniques and choral repertoire. (F)
3272 Choral Conducting II. Prerequisite: 3262. Continued development of skills and knowledge in choral conducting, rehearsal techniques and choral repertoire. (Sp)
3282 Singer’s Diction I. Prerequisite: junior standing in music. Provides an introduction to the principles of correct pronunciation of English, Italian and Latin for singing. Students will learn and use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as a symbolic medium. The rules of pronunciation will be illustrated through the study and performance of songs from English and Italian art song and operation repertoire, and Latin choral repertoire. (Irreg.)
3292 Singer’s Diction II. Prerequisite: junior standing in music, and 3282. Provides an introduction to the principles of correct pronunciation of German and French for singing. Students will learn and use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as a symbolic medium. The rules of pronunciation will be illustrated through the study and performance of songs from German and French art song and operatic repertoire. (Irreg.)
3342 Jazz Improvisation. Development of improvising skills in the jazz idiom. Designed as a hands-on laboratory course for students of various skill levels to improve personal abilities. (F, Sp, Su)
4020 Composition Forum. Prerequisite: junior standing and composition majors; corequisite: Composition 4010 or 4020. Required of all composition majors. Meets weekly throughout the semester as an official laboratory to discuss compositional techniques and review student compositions. (F, Sp, Su)
G4252 Church Music. Prerequisite: junior standing in the School of Music and permission. Music in the church service. Appropriate choral, vocal, instrumental and organ literature. (F)
G4262 Church Music. Prerequisite: junior standing in the School of Music and permission. Music in the church service. Appropriate choral, vocal, instrumental and organ literature. (F, Sp)
4271 Chamber Music. Prerequisite: permission. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. Study and performance of chamber music literature for various combinations of instruments. (F, Sp)
4272 Movement for Musicians (Slashlisted with 5272). Prerequisite: junior standing. Explores the interrelationship of movement, music, imagination, and emotion. Conductors, composers, singers, and actors are invited to participate. No student may earn credit for both 4272 and 5272. (Irreg.)
4280 Studio Ensemble. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: 2280. May be repeated for credit. Performance experience in an ensemble of similar instruments. (F, Sp)
4283 Acting for Opera (Slashlisted with 5283). Prerequisite: junior standing in music. Develops basic acting and interpretative skills for opera including characterization, interaction, and improvisation. Students will also begin to develop professional work habits and artistic independence. The course culminates with a public presentation of scenes. No student may earn credit for both 4283 and 5283. (Irreg.)
4290 Opera Production (Slashlisted with 5290). 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing in music. May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. A musical, dramatic, and technical theater practicum for students cast in solo and chorus roles in major opera productions. The purpose of the course and productions is to provide appropriate training and performance opportunities for each participant. No student may earn credit for both 4290 and 5290. (Irreg.)
4310 Vocal Coaching. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing and instructors permission. Course is designed as a supplement to weekly voice lessons with sessions that focus primarily on diction, style and interpretation issues within a students repertoire. (F, Sp)
4970 Undergraduate Seminar. Majors only. 1 to 3 hours. May be repeated with change of subject matter; content changes each semester. In-depth look at areas dealing with technique, technology and applied instruction in a class or group setting. Study of newly developed, experimental or inter-disciplinary topics in music technique.
G5110 Collegium Musicum. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit four hours. Performance of instrumental and vocal music from all periods and repertoires, and problems related thereto. (F, Sp)
G5120 Jazz Ensemble. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit four hours. Admission by audition. Preparation and performance of music written in a variety of jazz styles. (F, Sp)
G5130 University Band. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: permission of instructor; determined by audition. May be repeated for credit. Number of credits applicable to degree programs varies, but in no case may exceed four hours. Study and performance of concert literature for the wind band to include score analysis and study of the aspects of program planning and performance practices. (F, Sp, Su)
G5140 University Orchestra. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: permission of instructor; determined by audition. May be repeated for credit. Number of credits applicable to degree programs varies, but in no case may exceed four hours. Study and performance of orchestral literature for the string orchestra and full symphony orchestra to include score analysis and study of the aspects of program planning and performance practices. (F, Sp)
G5160 University Chorale. Prerequisite: graduate standing, permission; membership determined by audition. May be repeated for credit. An ensemble of high calibre; approximately 40 singers. Rehearsal and performance of choral and choral-orchestral masterworks drawn mostly from the baroque through twentieth-century style periods. Several performances each semester. (F, Sp, Su)
G5170 University Singers. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor; determined by audition. Open to both music and nonmusic majors. May be repeated for credit. Performance of a cappella and accompanied music of various periods and styles. One to two performances per semester. (F, Sp, Su)
G5180 Singing Sooners. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit nine hours. Non-audition; hearing for vocal placement within ensemble. Wide variety of styles from popular to major choral works, combining with other choirs. (F, Sp)
G5190 Opera/Music Theatre. 0 to 2 hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor by audition. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit eight hours. Consists of rehearsals and performances of opera, musicals and other forms of music theatre. (F, Sp, Su)
G5271 Chamber Music. Prerequisite: graduate standing, permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter. Survey of chamber music through participation in ensemble groups. Preparation and public performance of selected chamber music works. (F, Sp)
G5272 Movement for Musicians (Slashlisted with 4272). Prerequisite: graduate standing. Explores the interrelationship of movement, music, imagination, and emotion. Conductors, composers, singers, and actors are invited to participate. No student may earn credit for both 4272 and 5272. (Irreg.)
G5280 Studio Ensemble. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. Performance experience in an ensemble of similar instruments. (F, Sp)
G5283 Acting for Opera (Slashlisted with 4283). Prerequisite: junior standing in music. Develops basic acting and interpretative skills for opera including characterization, interaction, and improvisation. Students will also begin to develop professional work habits and artistic independence. The course culminates with a public presentation of scenes. No student may earn credit for both 4283 and 5283. (Irreg.)
G5290 Opera Production (Slashlisted with 4290). 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing in music. May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. A musical, dramatic, and technical theater practicum for students cast in solo and chorus roles in major opera productions. The purpose of the course and productions is to provide appropriate training and performance opportunities for each participant. No student may earn credit for both 4290 and 5290. (Irreg.)
G5342 Jazz Improvisation. Development of improvising skills in the jazz idiom for graduate students. Designed as a hands-on laboratory course for students of various skill levels to improve personal abilities. (F, Sp)
G5512 Choral Conducting. Prerequisite: 3262; graduate standing; permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Development of conducting gestures, rehearsal procedures and stylistic interpretation in an ensemble setting. Content coordinated with 6152. Repertoire ranges from medieval chant to avant garde works with nonconventional notation. (F, Sp, Su)
G5522 Instrumental Conducting. Prerequisite: 3252, graduate standing; permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Development of baton technique, error detection skills, rehearsal procedures and interpretive skills. Conducting of band or orchestral works from various style periods. (F)
G5532 Instrumental Score Studies. Prerequisite: 3252; graduate standing or permission. May be repeated with change of content. Critical performance analysis of selected instrumental masterworks from various style periods. Development of an understanding of proper style and interpretation based on musical research.
G5712 Seminar in Music Television Production. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study of techniques and problems in working as producer employing professionals in music television. Topics to include funding; scripting; music recording; coaching rehearsals and performances; hiring the production crew for lighting, video or film, audio, designers and builders of costumes, and sets for dramatization, etc. Format involves directed reading and supervised participation in real television production.
G5722 Seminar in Music Television Post-Production. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study of techniques and problems in working as producer employing professionals in music television post-production. Topics to include television editing (online and off-line), use of time code, titling, preparation for broadcast, video cassette distribution, copyright, writing study guides, and philosophy of publication through television. Format involves directed reading and direct participation in music television post-production.
G5970 Seminar in Music Technique. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing in music and permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit applicable toward degree, six hours. In-depth study of topics of interest in music performance. (Sp)
G5990 Special Studies in Conducting. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: 5512 or 5522, graduate standing, permission of director of the school. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum graduate credit six hours. Advanced individual study of conducting problems and score analysis. (Sp, Su)
G6152 Choral Score Studies. Prerequisite: 3252; graduate standing; permission of instructor. May be repeated; eight hours credit applicable to DMA degree. Critical performance analysis of selected masterworks from medieval chant to avant garde works of the twentieth century. Development of an understanding of proper style and interpretation based on musical research. (F, Sp, Su)
G6162 Instrumental Score Studies. Prerequisite: 5532, graduate standing, and permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours applicable to DMA degree. Development of knowledge of broad base of repertoire combined with in-depth analysis of specific works. (F, Sp)
G6210 Collegium Musicum. 0 to 1 hour. Prerequisite: permission. Performance of instrumental and vocal music from all periods and repertoires, and problems related thereto. (F, Sp)
G6252 Choral Conducting. Prerequisite: 5512; graduate standing; permission of instructor. May be repeated; eight hours credit applicable to DMA degree. Refinement of conducting, rehearsal and interpretive skills. Emphasis on musical nuance in choral style and interpretation. (F, Sp, Occas. Su)
G6262 Instrumental Conducting. Prerequisite: 5522, graduate standing, and permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours applicable to DMA degree. Development of advanced conducting techniques and rehearsal skills. Exploration of relationships between structural analysis and performance. Podium time in ensemble situations. (F, Sp)
Updated: May 22, 2009