COURSE LIST - Graduate
500-level courses require graduate standing or instructor consent for undergraduate participation. A maximum of nine units of 400-level courses are acceptable for the 30-unit Master’s degree.
MUS 500. Music Theory Review (3)
Intensive review course covering all phases of diatonic and chromatic harmony. Intended essentially as a review for graduate students. No credit may be earned for graduate or undergraduate degrees.
MUS 501. Music History Review (3)
Preparatory: MUS 202 or departmental approval.Comprehensive review of historical developments in Western music from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Stylistic analysis of the major areas of musical research supported by the study of scores and recordings. Intended essentially as review for graduate students. No credit may be earned for graduate or undergraduate degrees.
MUS 565. Seminar in Advanced Instrumental Conducting (2)
Preparation of scores in the media of band, orchestra, and chorus for performance.Special emphasis on effective rehearsal procedures, stylistic values and score analysis.
MUS 566. Seminar in Advanced Choral Conducting (2)
Preparation of choral scores from various historical periods with special emphasis in score analysis, stylistic interpretation, rehearsal procedures, and conducting techniques.
MUS 567/L. Computers and Related Technology in Music and Lab (3)
Preparatory: SED 514 or equivalent.Prepares music credential candidates to utilize current technology in teaching music in the K-12th grade curriculum. Applications including the use of computers, synthesizers, MIDI manipulation, and multi-track recording. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, and demonstration essential to carrying out lab assignments. Meets the Title 5 computer education requirement (80422), Level 2: Specific Subject Area and/or Grade Level Competencies for the Clear Teaching Credential.
MUS 588B. Advanced Opera Performance (2-2)
Prerequisite: audition.The musical and dramatic preparation of an operatic role from a selected historical period, striving for a complete integration of music and action, culminating in public performance. Study of the role’s traditional and historical style and practice. Four hours lab. May be repeated twice for credit.
MUS 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Music Education (1-3)
Selected topics in music education with course content to be determined.
MUS 601. Techniques of Research and Bibliography in Music (3)
Introduction to musical research, involving bibliographical method, the tools of research, and the organization and writing of research studies relevant to the interest areas of Composition, Music Education, Musicology or Performance. (NOTE: graduate students generally take this course before or concurrently with the first seminar in musicology)
MUS 603ABCDE. Seminar in Musicology (3,3,3,3,3)
Preparatory: Satisfactory completion of graduate placement exam in Music History. Normally 601 is prerequisite to 603ABC; may be taken concurrently with D or E. Each seminar includes intensive analysis and research into the repertoire, forms, styles, media, musicians, composers, and performance practices of a selected period in Western music history. Following sections are offered in various semesters: A) Renaissance Era, B) Baroque, C) Classic, D) Romantic, and E) 20th Century.
MUS 604. Seminar in Musical Analysis (3)
Preparatory: MUS 316 or equivalent and satisfactory completion of graduate placement examination in Music Theory and Analysis. Study of larger musical works; relationships of the musical structure, materials, organization and style of the aesthetic whole.
MUS 610. The Music of Bartok and Stravinsky (2)
Intensive study of the music of Bartok and Stravinsky, including a detailed analysis of their stylistic development and techniques of composition.
MUS 625. Advanced Orchestration (3)
Preparatory: MUS 315; 415 or equivalent.Intensive study of the art of orchestration with special emphasis on 20th century techniques. Study of specific problems of scoring for chamber ensembles and symphony orchestra.
MUS 630. Composition (2-2-2-2)
Preparatory: MUS 421 or equivalent.Composition in the larger forms, in contemporary style.
MUS 640-659AB. Individual Performance Lessons
640. Flute A: (1-1), B: (2-2-2-2)
641. Oboe A: (1-1), B: (2-2-2-2)
642. Bassoon A: (1-1), B: (2-2-2-2)
643. Clarinet A: (1-1), B: (2-2-2-2)
644. Saxophone A: (1-1), B: (2-2-2-2)
645. Trumpet A: (1-1), B: (2-2-2-2)
646. Horn A: (1-1), B: (2-2-2-2)
647. Trombone/Euphonium A: (1-1), B: (2-2-2-2)
648. Tuba A: (1-1), B: (2-2-2-2)
649. Percussion A: (1-1), B: (2-2-2-2)
650. Piano A: (1-1) B: (2-2-2-2)
651. Organ A: (1-1) B: (2-2-2-2)
652. Harpsichord A: (1-1) B: (2-2-2-2)
653. Harp A: (1-1), B: (2-2)
654. Voice A: (1-1), B: (2-2)
655. Violin A: (1-1), B: (2-2)
656. Viola A: (1-1), B: (2-2)
657. Violoncello A: (1-1), B: (2-2)
658. Bass A: (1-1), B: (2-2)
659. Guitar A: (1-1), B: (2-2)
MUS 660AB. Individual Conducting Lessons A-(1-1); B-(2-2)
MUS 661. Seminar in Philosophy and Practice in Music Education (3)
Preparatory: MUS 479 or equivalent, SED 525MU or consent of instructor.Current philosophy and practices in the music education program from elementary school through secondary school. Analysis and study of current trends and materials.
MUS 662. Practicum in Methods and Materials for Public School Music (3)
Music literature for use in the public schools. Methods and conducting techniques, related historically and stylistically to the literature.
MUS 663. Tests and Measurements in Music (2)
Study of existing tests used in the evaluation of musical aptitude and achievement. Consideration is given to
a) basic statistical concepts,
b) nature of musical aptitude, and
c) construction, administration, and interpretation of tests.
MUS 664. Administration and Supervision Of Music (2)
Study of the philosophy, techniques and current practices in the administration and supervision of music.
MUS 694. Seminar in Aesthetics of Music (3)
Preparatory: PHIL 380 or consent of instructor.Study of basic concepts of art and beauty in their application to music. Historical and comparative survey of the principal aesthetic theories and critical distinctions related to musical perception, creativity, evaluation, and performance.
MUS 696A-C. Directed Research (1-3)
MUS 698. Thesis, Artistic Performance, or Graduate Project (3)
See Guidelines for the Preparation of Theses, Graduate Projects and Artistic Performances available from Graduate Studies. Also see Music Department requirements for the degree.
MUS 699A, B, C. Independent Study (1, 2, 3)
Preparatory: Classified status, consent of an instructor/ sponsor, and review by the Graduate Coordinator. Six units maximum.