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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