CHMU-4900 Church Music Internship
9 hours
Intensive field experience in a local church. Place of service is
determined by student interest, recommendation of supervising
faculty, availability of local church, and supervising minister
of music. Students must apply for internships and receive
endorsement from the advisor and the Chair of the Department
of Music and Worship one academic semester before period
of service desired and prior to registering. Students should see
the director of the church music area for complete internship
requirements.
CHMU-4990 Independent Study–Church Music 1–3 hours
Independent and intensive study in a particular area of church
music for individual students who demonstrate special interests
and ability.
Chinese (CHN)
CHN-1100 Elementary Chinese I
–Fa, Sp
4 hours
This course will teach students elementary levels of Chinese
language proficiency in Mandarin or Putonghua. Students will
develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in
Chinese.
CHN-1200 Elementary Chinese II
–Fa, Sp
4 hours
This course will teach students elementary levels of Chinese
language proficiency in Mandarin or Putonghua. Students will
develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in
Chinese. Prerequisite: CHN-1100 Elementary Chinese I.
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-2110 Song Literature–Sp
2 hours
Survey of literature for the solo voice from the onset of
Thoroughbass to the 20th century. Analysis of scores will be done
through recordings and live performances. (even years)
CLMU-2120 Oratorio Literature–Sp
2 hours
A chronological study of the world of oratorio beginning with the
Passions of Johann Sebastian Bach continuing through Andrew
Lloyd-Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
and on to the staged oratorios of today. Class time is heavily
devoted to aural and score analysis, with the occasional solos
from major oratorio works. (odd years)
CLMU-2130 Opera Literature–Fa
2 hours
Designed to acquaint the student with the world of opera
literature from the earliest opera Euridice written in 1600 to
the present 21st century operas. Representative works will be
discussed from the Baroque, Seria, Buffa, Bel Canto, Romantic,
Verismo, English, and Contemporary American styles. (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-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)
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