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Music Class Studies (CLMU)
CLMU-1170 Diction for Singers I
–Fa
2 hours
Students will master the rules of pronouncing Italian and Latin
language song texts using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Classroom activities will include listening to, reading, and singing
Italian and Latin language song texts.
CLMU-1180 Diction for Singers II
–Sp
2 hours
Students will master the rules of pronouncing German and
French language song texts using the International Phonetic
Alphabet. Classroom activities will include listening to, reading,
and singing German and French language song texts.
CLMU-1810 Piano Class I
–Fa
2 hours
Group instruction in piano fundamentals. Required for music
majors who are unable to pass the piano proficiency. Open to
other individuals with permission of the instructor. (Fee: $30)
CLMU-1820 Piano Class II
–Sp
2 hours
Continued group instruction in piano fundamentals and
repertoire.
Prerequisite: CLMU-1810 Piano Class I
. (Fee: $30)
CLMU-1860 Voice Class
–Fa
1 hour
Group instruction in basic vocal technique and repertoire.
Enrollment open to any student not majoring in voice. Repeatable.
(odd years)
CLMU-2200 Music Literature: Special Topics
1–2 hours
A survey of the history and literature for the specified
instrument.
CLMU-2210 Brass Literature
–Fa
1 hour
A survey of brass literature covering all historical periods but
emphasizing the chamber music genre. (even years)
CLMU-2220 Percussion Literature
–Sp
1 hour
A survey of literature for percussion with special emphasis on
the 20th century. Total percussion will be considered. (even years)
CLMU-2230 String Literature
–Sp
1 hour
A survey of string literature covering all historical periods but
emphasizing the chamber music genre. (even years)
CLMU-2240 Woodwind Literature
–Fa
1 hour
The study of the history and literature of the woodwind
instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon). (odd years)
CLMU-2300 Keyboard Literature
–Sp
2 hours
A survey of music for the piano and its precursors, covering the
period from 1600 to the present, with a focus on the works which
have come to form the core of the repertoire. (odd years)
CLMU-2310 Collaborative Piano
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
Supervised piano accompanying experience. The student
is assigned to work with one vocalist or instrumentalist for the
semester and will prepare music for studio lessons as well as
public performances.
CLMU-2750 Performance Seminar
–Fa, Sp
0 hours
A once-per-semester seminar, that may take the form of a
lecture, masterclass, or recital.
CLMU-2760 Performance Portfolio
–Fa, Sp
0 hours
The student will assemble and present materials, that
demonstrate performance achievement and professional
awareness. The portfolio may include documentation of
performances, masterclass, and repertoire.
CLMU-2800 Introduction to Music Composition
–Fa
2 hours
Designed to introduce the student to the foundational concepts
of musical composition. Students will gain facility with the tools of
composition and will begin composing in various styles.
CLMU-2850 Composition Seminar
–Fa, Sp
0 hours
A once-per-semester seminar designed to expose students
to aspects of the compositional art that are not part of general
course material. The seminar may take the form of a lecture,
masterclass, or recital.
CLMU-2860 Composition Portfolio
–Fa
0 hours
Designed as an opportunity for students to receive guidance
and feedback on preparing, assembling, and presenting a
composition portfolio. The portfolio may include documentation of
performances, masterclasses, and completed compositions.
CLMU-3110 Choral Repertoire
–Fa
2 hours
This course exposes the student to exemplary repertoire for
choirs of all levels and voicings. Most class sessions are devoted
to sight-reading and discussing a large number of choral pieces as
well as evaluative listening to recordings. Open to all music majors,
minors, and to all CU ensemble members. For music majors, it is
recommended that this course be taken concurrently with CDMU-
3630 Choral Methods.
CLMU-3120 Vocal Literature
–Sp
3 hours
Survey of literature for the solo voice from the onset of
Thoroughbass to the 21st century. Includes major repertoire in
Italian, French, English, and German, along with important works
in other languages. Analysis of song and aria scores will be
complemented by recordings and live performance. (even years)
CLMU-3130 Opera and Oratorio literature
–Sp
3 hours
Survey of opera and oratorio literature from Monteverdi’s
Orfeo
and Carissimi’s
Jephte
to works of the 21st centry. Analysis of
scores will be complemented by recordings, live performance,
libretti studies, and historical background. Crosslisted with HLMU.
CLMU-3410 Traditional Irish Music
–Fa
2 hours
This course introduces students to the practice of traditional
Irish music through study of primary tune forms, experience of
the social context of Irish music-making, and acquaintance with
leading performers within the tradition. The class culminates in
an Irish music festival held at a local coffee shop. Crosslisted with
HLMU-3410 Traditional Irish Music.
Prerequisite: permission of
instructor.
(Fee: $30)
Music Education (EDMU)
EDMU-1000 NAfME
–Fa, Sp
0 hours
The National Association for Music Education is to advance
music education by encouraging the study and making of music
by all. NAfME is the primary professional organization for music
educators. The campus chapter provides informative seminars
including a focus on Value Added Assessment along with
service activities. NAfME offers music educators a connection
to the professional world of music education and increased
understanding of the role of NAfME in the field of music teaching.
All music education majors are required to enroll in this course as
part of their professional development and career preparation. A
minimum of 8 semesters of satisfactory participation is required.
(Fee: $30)
EDMU-2730 Wind and Percussion Methods
–Sp
2 hours
Overview of the history, pedagogy, and performance techniques
of all band instruments. Required for the vocal major pursuing
the B.M.E. degree and instrumental performance majors; open to
others by permission of the instructor. (Fee: $40) (even years)
EDMU-2870 Brass Methods
–Fa
2 hours
This course presents a framework of learning environments
and varied activities through which students gain the knowledge
and acquire the skills requisite to playing and teaching the brass
instruments (i.e., trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, tuba). (Fee:
$40) (even years)
EDMU-2900 Guitar Methods
–Sp
1 hour
Study of the historical background and pedagogical and
performance techniques of the guitar. Required of music education
majors pursuing the choral track. Open to other students by
permission of instructor. (Fee: $40)
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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Course Descriptions
CLMU-1170 – EDMU-2900