MUS 599: Intensive Arts Projects (2 Credits per Term)
During the two-week period immediately following Thanksgiving break, students participate in special projects, classes, seminars and performances. Students are encouraged to pursue musical studies; however, interdisciplinary interests may be considered. Students must enroll in the course each fall term they are in attendance at NCSA. The course is graded "pass/fail."
MUS 600: Individual Performance Instruction (3 Credits per Term)
One hour per week of individual performance instruction at an advanced level.
MUS 601, 602, 603: Instrumental Conducting (1 Credit per Term)
Study of conducting techniques pertinent to instrumental performance, including: balance, articulation, and phrasing. Laboratory conducting sessions with School of Music instrumental ensembles.
MUS 604, 605, 606: Score Reading I (1 Credit per Term)
Fundamentals of score reading. Reading and sight-singing from open score.
MUS 609: Conducting Specialty (2 Credits per Term)
Assigned observation of specific undergraduate and graduate courses and ensembles as arranged by the conducting teacher.
MUS 610: Instrumental Techniques (1 Credit per Term)
One-year (3 terms) study of string or wind/brass techniques. The instruction will be given by an advanced student of the instrument enrolled in a pedagogy course supervised by that student's studio teacher.
MUS 615: Individual Composition Instruction (1 Credit per Term)
One hour per week of individual composition instruction at an advanced level.
MUS 616: Composition Seminar I (1 Credit per Term)
This seminar will include presentations by guest, faculty and student composers on a variety of topics. Seminars will meet twice each term and once during Intensive Arts.
MUS 617: Music Theory and Composition Pedagogy (2 Credits per Term)
Students attend undergraduate theory and composition classes as assigned by the teacher. Individual meetings are scheduled to discuss strategies for teaching basic compositional and theoretical concepts. Assignments will include teaching projects in the undergraduate curriculum under the observation of the theory/composition faculty.
MUS 618: Music Technology Research Project (2 Credits per Term)
A supervised research project into the use of new technology in creating music.
MUS 620: Guitar Pedagogy Projects (2 Credits per Term)
In-depth study of the psychological, physical and creative aspects of teaching the guitar. Survey of important guitar methods, materials and didactic repertoire. Supervised classroom and studio teaching. Creation of lesson plans and course syllabi. Participation in MUS 421, 422, 423.
MUS 631, 632, 633: Sacred Music Skills (2 Credits per Term)
Emphasis on skills necessary to become a successful church musician. Improvisation will be an integral part of the course each term. Units in hymnology, liturgy and worship styles, creative hymn playing, accompanying, sight reading, transposition, conducting from the console, rehearsal techniques and church music administration.
MUS 634, 635, 636: Organ History and Literature (2 Credits per Term)
Principles of organ design and construction. Rudiments of temperament and tuning. History of development of the organ. Study of literature for organ from Pre-Baroque through Contemporary Period. Research and two papers will be required. Prerequisites: MUS 641, 642, 643.
MUS 640: Ensemble Performance (2 Credits per Term)
Accompanying, Cantata Singers, chamber music, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra or Wind Ensemble as assigned by the studio teacher in consultation with the ensemble director.
MUS 641, 642, 643: Library and Internet Research Lab (1 Credit per Term)
Introduction to the tools of bibliographic research including new technology, fair use of published material and copyright law, proper form in writing, annotating and presenting information on musical subjects.
MUS 650 Support Skills for Collaborative Pianists (2 Credits per Term)
Quick Study Skills, The Piano as Orchestra, Keyboard Skills, and Professional Issues.
MUS 651, 652, 653 Instrumental Literature for Collaborative Pianists (2 Credits per Term)
A survey for pianist and instrumental partner, including sonatas, short pieces, and concertos. Open to students in partnering areas.
MUS 660: Recital (3 credits)
Performance project by the student with permission from the area of study and the director of Graduate Studies. It may include specific requirements as dictated by the studio teacher.
MUS 661: Percussion Pedagogy (2 Credits per Term)
In-depth study of the psychological, physical and creative aspects of teaching percussion. Survey of important percussion methods, materials and repertoire.
MUS 667: Ensembles for Percussionists (2 Credits per Term)
Preparation and public performance of representative works from the symphonic, wind ensemble, and new music repertoire. Performances on and off-campus with the NCSA Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and SACE. Audition and assignment by the studio teacher.
MUS 668: Symphonic Repertoire (1 Credit per Term)
An advanced study of the orchestral repertoire for strings with emphasis on style and technical problems.
MUS 671: Stage Makeup for Singers (1 Credit per Term)
An introduction to stage makeup with emphasis placed on the needs of the operatic singer. Graduate students will have a special project assigned by the instructor.
MUS 672: Fletcher Institute Italian Enrichment I (1 Credit)
Enrichment and practical application of Italian through conversation, literature and poetry with emphasis on the historical, cultural and artistic aspects of the language as it relates to opera.
MUS 673: Fletcher Institute German Enrichment I (1 Credit)
Enrichment and practical application of German through conversation, literature and poetry with emphasis on the historical, cultural and artistic aspects of the language as it relates to opera.
MUS 674: Fletcher Institute French Enrichment I (1 Credit)
Enrichment and practical application of French through conversation, literature and poetry with emphasis on the historical, cultural and artistic aspects of the language as it relates to opera.
MUS 675, 676, 677: Fletcher Institute Workshop I (2 Credits per Term)
Preparation and public performance of opera scenes. Emphasis on movement, acting, character development and exposure to a variety of operatic and musical theatre roles.
MUS 681, 682, 683: Opera Literature (2 Credits per Term)
A weekly two-hour course which traces opera from its earliest forms to the present day, with an emphasis on in-class performance
MUS 684, 685, 686: Graduate Vocal Literature (2 Credits per Term)
Concentrated study of vocal works including song literature, oratorio and concert repertory.
MUS 687, 688, 689: Choral Conducting (1 Credit per Term)
Study of conducting techniques pertinent to choral singing, including: diction, phrasing, articulation and blend. Laboratory conducting sessions with School of Music vocal/choral ensembles.
MUS 690: Performance Class (1 Credit per Term)
Weekly performance class in which students will be critiqued by faculty and students for the purpose of refining their performance skills.
MUS 691: Career Enhancement Strategies: The Concert Program (1 Credit per Term)
Introduction to recital program building (i.e. program selection; printed program writing and terminology), public relations (i.e. contacting print and electronic media, interviewing, resumes and press kits), royalties, copyrights and intellectual properties.
MUS 692: Career Enhancement Strategies: The Audition (1 Credit per Term)
Introduction to the audition process, application, preparation and etiquette, mock auditions, contracts, financial issues and taxes, contracting other musicians.
MUS 693: Career Enhancement Strategies: Entrepreneurship (1 Credit per Term)
Introduction to agencies, grant writing, networking, and operating a teaching studio.
MUS 694: Career Enhancement Strategies: Outreach and Touring (1 Credit per Term)
Introduction to community relations and outreach, communicating with an audience, touring and organizing a workshop.
MUS 695: Career Enhancement Strategies: Recording and Technology (1 Credit per Term)
Introduction to studio recording, mock recording sessions, producing a compact disc recording, technology and the Internet.
MUS 698 Selected Topics: History and Analysis (2 Credits per Term)
Two separate music topics are offered each year, one taking a primarily analytical approach, framed within its historical context; the other assuming an historical perspective, but would include analysis. The topics offered would also engage issues of performance practice and interpretation as appropriate.
MUS 699: Independent Study
Independent study in the form of performance, research or composition under the supervision of a member of the faculty. The number of hours and credits will vary according to the nature and the scope of the project. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor and approval of the assistant dean of Graduate Studies.
MUS 700: Individual Performance Instruction (2 Credits per Term)
One hour per week of individual performance instruction at an advanced level.
MUS 704, 705, 706: Score Reading II (1 Credit per Term)
Score reading and sight-singing from open score.
MUS 709: Conducting Specialty (2 Credits per Term)
Assigned observation of specific undergraduate and graduate courses and ensembles as arranged by the conducting teacher.
MUS 715: Individual Composition Instruction (1 Credit per Term)
One hour per week of individual composition instruction at an advanced level.
MUS 716: Composition Seminar II (1 Credit per Term)
This seminar will include presentations by guest, faculty and student composers on a variety of topics. Seminars will meet twice each term and once during Intensive Arts.
MUS 719: Composition Thesis Defense (3 Credits)
An oral presentation before a faculty jury on an original composition.
MUS 720: Guitar History and Literature Projects (2 Credits per Term)
Survey of literature for the guitar and lute from Renaissance through Contemporary periods, social history and physical development of the guitar. Transcription of early tablatures. Study of contemporary notation and techniques. Participation in MUS 321, 322, 323.
MUS 740: Ensemble Performance (2 Credits per Term)
Accompanying, Cantata Singers, chamber music, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra or Wind Ensemble as assigned by the studio teacher in consultation with the ensemble director.
MUS 751, 752, 753: Vocal Literature for Collaborative Pianists (2 Credits per Term)
A survey for pianist and vocal partner, including song, oratorio, and operatic literature. Open to students in voice.
MUS 760: Recital (3 credits)
Performance project by the student with permission from the area of study and the assistant dean of Graduate Studies. It may include specific requirements as dictated by the studio teacher.
MUS 767: Ensembles for Percussionists (2 Credits per Term)
Preparation and public performance of representative works from the symphonic, wind ensemble, and new music repertoire. Performances on and off-campus with the NCSA Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and SACE. Prerequisite: audition/assignment by primary percussion teacher.
MUS 772: Fletcher Institute Italian Enrichment II (1 Credit per Term)
Enrichment and practical application of Italian through conversation, literature and poetry with emphasis on the historical, cultural and artistic aspects of the language as it relates to opera. Prerequisite: MUS 672.
MUS 773: Fletcher Institute German Enrichment II (1 Credit per Term)
Enrichment and practical application of German through conversation, literature and poetry with emphasis on the historical, cultural and artistic aspects of the language as it relates to opera. Prerequisite: MUS 673.
MUS 774: Fletcher Institute French Enrichment II (1 Credit per Term)
Enrichment and practical application of French through conversation, literature and poetry with emphasis on the historical, cultural and artistic aspects of the language as it relates to opera. Prerequisite: MUS 674.
MUS 775, 776, 777: Fletcher Institute Workshop II (2 Credits per Term)
Preparation and public performance of opera scenes. Emphasis on movement, acting, character development and exposure to a variety of operatic and musical theatre roles.
MUS 790: Performance Class (1 Credit per Term)
Weekly performance class in which students will be critiqued by faculty and students for the purpose of refining their performance skills.
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