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KPMU-4160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar IV
–Sp
2 hours
Continued application of various learning styles with application
to developing musical performance in intermediate and advanced-
level piano students in both private and group settings. The
course also includes an introduction to business practices for the
independent piano teacher.
Music Performance (PFMU)
PFMU-3100 Piano Ensemble
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The Piano Ensemble is an organization of advanced pianists
that meets weekly to perform duet and duo piano literature. The
Ensemble performs publicly on a regular basis.
PFMU-3210 Jubilate
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
Ministry team of 40 select voices; open to all students by
audition. Repertoire is selected from a wide spectrum of musical
styles in evangelical traditions. Meets twice a week. Annual tour
spring semester.
PFMU-3220 Worship Ensemble
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
Ministry team of 8–10 singers, instrumentalists, and technicians;
open to all students by audition. Repertoire is contemporary
Christian and praise and worship music. Group will tour on behalf
of the University throughout the school year and during breaks.
Prerequisite: admission by audition only.
PFMU-3650 Chamber Ensemble
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The performance of representative literature in a variety of
instrumental and vocal settings. Groups are normally student-
formed and faculty-led and can be either homogenous (all strings,
all brass, etc.) or heterogeneous. NOTE: An instructor must be
designated for a group before any of its members register for this
course.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor; approval of the
chair.
PFMU-3800 Concert Chorale
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The Concert Chorale is a group of 60 select voices. Repertoire
is chosen from a wide spectrum of musical styles, including choral
masterpieces, sacred classics, anthems, spirituals, and tasteful
contemporary works. Numerous concerts are presented each year
on campus as well as in churches, schools, and other venues.
PFMU-3820 Men’s Glee Club
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The Men’s Glee Club has a membership of 50 voices, selected
by audition. Literature includes traditional sacred and secular
music from the Renaissance throughout the 20th century. Several
concerts are presented each year on campus as well as in
churches, schools, and other venues.
PFMU-3840 Women’s Choir
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The Women’s Choir consists of 50 treble voices, selected by
audition. Repertoire embraces all historical periods and styles with
performances on campus, in schools, in churches, and in civic
meetings.
PFMU-3850 Opera Ensemble
–Fa
0–1 hours
The coaching, staging, and performance of operatic literature in
scenes, recitals, or full-scale productions.
PFMU-3880 Brass Choir
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The Brass Choir of select instrumentation consists of 20 to
25 members. It serves the University and its constituency by
performing concerts featuring the highest quality brass choir
literature. Major concerts are performed each semester.
PFMU-3940 University Orchestra
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The Orchestra is composed of string, wind, brass, and
percussion players selected by audition. The group performs
challenging, high-quality literature in concerts on campus and has
opportunities to minister in local churches.
HLMU-4990 Independent Study in Music History 1–3 hours
Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music
history for individual students who demonstrate special interests
and abilities.
Prerequisites: HLMU-3310, 3320 Music History I and
II.
HLMU-4980 Special Topics — Music History
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
Study of selected topics in music.
Prerequisites: HLMU-3310
Music History I and HLMU-3320 Music History II or permission of
instructor.
Humanities (HUM)
HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Historical study of the relationship of music, art, and literature to
the dominant cultural, religious, and philosophical trends and their
relationship to Christian theism. (Fee: $75)
HUM-2430 Enjoyment of Music
–Fa
3 hours
This course is designed to present a study of music by genre
and chronology. It will focus on the art traditions in music. Students
will become familiar with a wide variety of music literature and
will learn to listen analytically. The primary goal will be to bring
students as far as possible along the road to being music lovers.
(Fee: $50) (even years)
HUM-4980 Special Topics – Humanities
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
Study of selected topics in humanities.
Keyboard Pedagogy (KPMU)
KPMU-2010 Keyboard Pedagogy I
–Fa
3 hours
Study of techniques and literature for the teaching of beginning
and intermediate piano students both in private and class settings.
Includes study of graded teaching materials and participation in
a supervised teaching setting.
Prerequisites: THMU-1210,1220
Music Theory I and II; THMU1310,1320 Aural Skills I and II.
KPMU-2020 Keyboard Pedagogy II
–Sp
3 hours
Discussion of pedagogical problems involving intermediate
students; evaluations of piano literature and investigation of
specific aspects of piano pedagogy through readings and
discussion. Survey of piano literature and its predecessors—
clavichord, harpsichord, and pianoforte—from the early English
virginal music to the present time.
Prerequisite: KPMU-2010
Keyboard Pedagogy I.
KPMU-3110, 3120 Directed Teaching
–Fa, Sp
1 hour each
Supervised teaching experience in a private or class format
with beginning to intermediate-level piano students.
Prerequisites:
KPMU-2010, 2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II.
(Fee: $50)
KPMU-4110, 4120 Directed Teaching
–Fa, Sp
2 hours each
Supervised teaching experience in a private or class format
with beginning to intermediate-level piano students.
Prerequisites:
KPMU-2010, 2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II.
(Fee: $50)
KPMU-3150 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar I
–Fa
2 hours
Designed to develop critical and creative teaching approaches
for students of varying personality and learning styles with
application to theory, technique, and music concepts needed
by primary and elementary-level piano students in both private
and group settings.
Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard
Pedagogy I and II.
KPMU-3160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar II
–Sp
2 hours
Survey of representative Baroque through 20th century
literature for the advanced pre-college pianist. The course
is enhanced with videos, required readings, and discussion
relative to topics such as performance anxiety, technique, and
performance style.
Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard
Pedagogy I and II.
KPMU-4150 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar III
–Fa
2 hours
Pedagogical methods and techniques using electronic studio
in-class teaching. The course is enhanced with videos, required
readings, and discussion relative to group teaching.
Prerequisites:
KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II.
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Course Descriptions
HLMU-4990 – PFMU-3940