MUAC 3002 Theory III: Form and Analysis
Analysis of structural elements of stylistic features in solo, chamber, orchestral literature from 1600 to present. Prerequisite: MUAC 2006. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3005 Post-Tonal Theory and Analysis: Set-Theory and Serialism
This course has two components: A study of selected analytical techniques for post-tonal music, primarily pitch-class set theory and 12-tone (serial) theory; and analysis of representative works from the 20th century, focusing on the music from the first half of the century (Schoenberg, Berg, Webern, Stravinsky and Bartok). Prerequisites: 6 credits of Theory II or instructor permission. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3010, MUAC 3011, MUAC 3012 Tonal Counterpoint
18th century counterpoint using J.S. Bach as model, with two-and three-part fugue writing. 4 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 3023 Theory III: Rhythm and Meter in Tonal Music
This course gives a general background, including the history of rhythm and meter, different rhythmic analyses and various topics (dissonance, ambiguity, Schenker, motives, biology and perception). 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3024 Theory III: Introduction to Tonal Analysis
This course introduces students to various types of musical analysis for tonal music that are more advanced than what is introduced in first- and second-year music theory. Prerequisites: MUAC 2006 and MUAC 2022. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3025 Theory III: Topics in Analysis: Brahms
This course explores a variety of analytical techniques used to understand the compositions of Brahms. We examine works by musicologists and theorists such as Allen Forte, Walter, Frisch, Arnold Schoenberg, Carl Schachter and David Lewin. Issues discussed include developing variations, rhythm, form, and ambiguity in Brahms. We cover a wide range of repertoire, ranging from piano works to choral works to symphonies. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3030 Seminar in Performance Psychology
Most musicians encounter at one time or another the thorny problem of performance anxiety. Course offers practical strategies for handling "stage fright" through reading, discussion and in-class performance opportunities. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3031 Performance Attendance

MUAC 3036 Internship

MUAC 3045 Introduction to Studio Recording
A hands-on introduction to recording popular music in the state-of-the-art Lamont Recording Studio. Students participate in pre-production and recording of a professional four-piece rock band. Students also learn basic audio theory as it applies to the use of microphones, signal processing and other studio equipment. Topics to be covered: drum sounds, guitar and bass sounds, basic audio theory and acoustics, basic electricity, digital recording, microphones and DIs, signal routing in the studio, tracking with ProTools HD and Logic Pro7, equalization, dynamics, reverberation and delay, special effects, mixing to stereo. 3 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3059 Audio Production II
This course covers theory in audio engineering and provides hands-on training in professional audio engineering for studio sessions and live events.  Students receive classroom instruction as well as on site training at Lamont School of Music performances.  4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3060 Extra-Musical Roles of the Music Director
Under the supervision and guidance of the director of Orchestral Studies, students gain hands-on, actual experience with many of the nonmusical tasks conductors face. These experiences include managing orchestra personnel, librarian activities, running auditions and recruiting. Open only to Artist Diploma in Orchestral Conducting students. 1 qtr. hr.

MUAC 3061 Audio Production I
An introduction to analog and digital synthesis, MIDI sequencing, and DAW software. 4 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 3064 Audio Production IV
This course covers theory in audio engineering and provides hands-on training in professional audio engineering for studio sessions and live events.  Students receive classroom instruction as well as on site training at Lamont School of Music performances.   4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3065 Audio Production V
This course covers theory in audio engineering and provides hands-on training in professional audio engineering for studio sessions and live events.  Students receive classroom instruction as well as on site training at Lamont School of Music performances.  4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3090 Produce Your Own Music CD
MUAC 3091 How to Write Your Own Songs

MUAC 3092 The Business Side of Music
A personal and clinical approach to developing music business skills and strategies. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3105 Studies in Style: Movement, Mannerisms, Gesture and Physical Comedy

MUAC 3106 The Dynamic Body: Foundations in Movement Methods and Body Awareness Principles
An introduction to fundamental body awareness principles in relationship to physical performance skills for vocal performance majors. Methods for heightening kinesthetic awareness will be learned in the form of movement explorations, improvisations, structures and learned phrases to gain somatic insight into the performer's sense of verticality in all places and dimensions of space. The concepts of the body in motion will be a primary context and focus for the progression of studies or 'etudes,' and for the reflective and analytical processes that include observation, journaling, discussion and peer commentary. Studio activities in solo, partnering and group work will further the student's knowledge of how to become more responsive, expressive and communicative when interacting with the surrounding environment and with others. Integrated with the body-mind practice and theoretical study, students will be encouraged to inquire, examine and articulate possible philosophies regarding why the mastery of the performer's physical body requires an essential sense of discipline that is cultivated in the performing arts; and how the somatic practices being investigated can serve his/her performance presence and support vocal training and health for the long-term. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3120 Seminar in Music Theory

MUAC 3124 Composition Seminar
Composition Seminar focuses on the reading and performance of modern scores by Lamont and recognized composers. Any student composing music, or student wishing to perform new compositions, may register and participate. Requirements for composers include the completion, rehearsal and performance of a piece of music at the New Music Ensemble concert each quarter. Noncomposers are required to rehearse and perform at the New Music Ensemble concert. Composers enrolled in the ensemble may be required to play on compositions submitted as well. 1 qtr. hr.

MUAC 3161 Topics in 20th Century Opera
Through the close study of particular 20th century operas and musicals, this course considers such issues as opera and film, musicals as a business, feminist criticism of opera librettos, the personal politics of opera. In addition to assigned excerpts, students will view three complete works during the quarter. Primary and secondary source readings will serve as the texts. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3165 Music Theater Survey
A historical overview of the American Broadway musical, performance technique, audition preparation and repertoire. Must be prepared to sing and perform. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3196 Advanced Composition Tutorial
4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3200 Recitative in Opera & Oratorio
MUAC 3234 Cycle of Seasons-Resources
MUAC 3235 Preschool Music Workshop
MUAC 3236 Family Music Workshop
MUAC 3237 Music Makers at the Keyboard
MUAC 3238 Music Makers at Home & World

MUAC 3240, MUAC 3241 Vocal Pedagogy
Psychological and physical aspects of teaching of singing. 2 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 3282, 3283, 3284 Suzuki Violin Seminar II

MUAC 3333 Advanced Voice Pedagogy
An intensive study of the science behind the singing voice, including the biomechanics of phonation, identifying systems and changes in the voice, posture and breathing that impact phonation, and a physiologic approach to vocal preparation for teaching voice. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3439 Teaching Note Reading: A Suzuki Approach
Covers the beginning steps necessary to teach a child how to read music in both treble and bass clefs, using the Suzuki approach. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3463, MUAC 3464, MUAC 3465 Suzuki Cello Seminar I
Comprehensive study of the early books of the Suzuki Cello School, including philosophy, repertoire, technique and observation. 2 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 3460, MUAC 3461, MUAC 3462 Suzuki Cello Practicum
Provides the opportunity to teach and observe Suzuki cello students in private and group situations under the supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. 1 qtr. hr. each

MUAC 3466, MUAC 3467, MUAC 3468 Suzuki Cello Seminar II
Comprehensive study of the late books of the Suzuki Cello School, including philosophy, repertoire, technique and observation. 2 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 3470, MUAC 3471, MUAC 3472 Suzuki Violin Seminar I
Comprehensive study of the early books of the Suzuki Violin School, including philosophy, repertoire, technique and observation. 2 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 3477, MUAC 3478, MUAC 3479 Suzuki Violin Practicum
Provides the opportunity to teach and observe Suzuki violin students in private and group situations under the supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. 1 qtr. hr. each

MUAC 3492 History of Opera: From Monteverdi to Minimalism and Beyond
This seminar course surveys the history of opera from the invention of the genre (c. 1600) to the present. In addition to assigned excerpts, students will view two complete operas during the quarter. Primary and secondary source readings will supplement the required text and class lectures.  Students write a research paper that may examine some aspect of a particular opera or that may compare a particular aspect found in several operas.  With the prior consent of the instructor, students may submit an alternative final project, one that combines performance with some form of written work. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3493 Approaches to American Popular Music
Explores a number of topics involved in the study of popular music, including tensions between analytical and cultural approaches; issues of race, class and gender; and constructions of authenticity and personae. Listening and reading will be wide-ranging and encompass a diverse array of styles. The course concludes with individual research projects and presentations on topics students choose and develop. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3494 Music and Belief in World Cultures
How does music affect religious experience and how does religion shape musical practice? Why is music vital in some religious rituals and expressly banned in others? If humans use music to create, reflect, and comment upon the worlds they experience and imagine, then the use of music in religious practice is among its most powerful and ephemeral. Students are introduced to a wide range of musical traditions and their relationship to many of the world's religions, including Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Native American belief and the religious practices of Africa and its Diaspora. Readings, lectures and discussions are supplemented by guest lecture demonstrations, film/video screenings and hands-on workshops. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing required; sophomores allowed with instructor approval. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3497 Studying Music in the Field: Theory and Method in Ethnomusicology
This course introduces issues that motivate ethnomusicological research and techniques for carrying out fieldwork, the ethnographic method which has largely come to define the discipline.  Our primary texts include Bruno Nettl's classic text, The Study of Ethnomusicology, and Shadows in the Field, a seminal volume of essays discussing ethnomusicological fieldwork.  This course also involves hands-on experience in some of the major fieldwork techniques, including field observation and writing field-notes, musical transcription and interviewing.  This course culminates in a field research project in a Denver musical community determined in consultation with the professor.  4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3499 Topics in Musicology

MUAC 3502 Gender and Genre in World Music
How are concepts of "maleness," "femaleness" and other gendered categories constructed, maintained and contested through musical performance? This course examines the issues explored and debated in recent studies of gender relation to music of various cultures including Western music, popular music and other world genres. We focus on reading and discussion of ethno-musicological and anthropological ethnographies, musicological studies focusing on gender and theoretical writings from gender and women's studies. Lectures and discussions are supplemented by guest lecture-demonstrations, film/video screenings and hands-on workshops. Prerequisites: this course is not open to freshman; sophomores can register with instructor approval. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3511 Mahler and Musical Culture
Explores Gustav Mahler's life, historical context and music, all in relation to one another. The focus is on recent and important scholarly approaches to this conductor and composer. Concludes with individual research projects and presentations on topics students choose and develop. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3513 Wagner and the Ideology of the Artwork
We will explore Richard Wagner's music dramas, particularly the "Ring" operas, as well as theories and ideologies surrounding them. The focus will be on recent and important scholarly approaches. The course concludes with individual research projects and presentations on topics students choose and develop. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3520 Topics in Baroque Music and Performance Practice
Through the study of selected works by Monteverdi, Vivaldi, Corelli, Handel and Bach, this course considers various performance practice issues, including "authenticity" in performance, staging baroque opera, ornamentation, continuo realization and editing early music. Facsimile editions and primary and secondary source readings will serve as texts for the course. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3535 Musics of the African Diaspora
How have African music cultures changed in their transitions to new lands? What performative Africanisms have been retained, reconstructed and/or highlighted in the aftermath of legal slavery? And within newer Afro-diasporic communities? What role does musical transmission play in cultural retention and survival? This course explores the connections and differences in musical practice and worldview throughout the African Diaspora. We focus primarily on music-cultures of North, South and Central America, and the Caribbean, examining traditional forms of music and dance associated with religion and ritual such as Afro-Cuban bata drumming, practices that fuse music and movement such as Afro-Brazilian capoeira, jazz and popular music styles, such as rap. Lectures and class discussions are supplemented by guest lecture-demonstrations, film/video screenings and hands-on workshops. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3541 Mozart's Piano Concertos
Cultural context, stylistic sources, stylistic development, meaning and performance issues with regard to Mozart's 30 works in the piano concerto genre. Principles for the creation of stylistic cadenzas, lean-ins, embellishments, "white-spot" fill-ins and basso continuo realizations. Considerations of means for integration aspects of the concertos' original cultural context into performance for 21st century pianists, orchestral players and their listeners. Prerequisites: course is designed for both pianists and nonpianists and can be taken by graduate students and upper-division undergraduate students. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3542 Beethoven's Piano Concertos
Cultural context, stylistic sources, stylistic development, meaning, and performance issues with regard to Beethoven's works in the piano concerto genre, including the triple concerto and the choral fantasia with piano. Consideration of means for integrating aspects of the concertos' original cultural context into performance for 21st-century pianists, orchestral players and their listeners. Course is designed for both pianists and non-pianists and can be taken by graduate students and upper-division undergraduate students. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3545 Making of Romantic Music: Paris and Leipzig in the 1830s
With a view to identifying the various interdisciplinary factors that led to the making of Romantic music, this course focuses on musical life in Paris and Leipzig in the 1830s. Specific attention is paid to the music of Chopin, Berlioz, Mendelssohn, and Robert and Clara Schumann. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3550 J.S. Bach
Music of Bach, including chronological development, form and style, studied against background of baroque musical practice and circumstances of Bach's life and temperament. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3570 Beethoven
An in-depth examination of Beethoven's life and works. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3578 Theory III: Advanced Composition
Advanced composition with students composing works of large scope and using a variety of advanced techniques consistent with interests and abilities; emphasis on imagination and originality of personal expression. Prerequisites: Theory III: Basic Composition or instructor's permission. 2 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 3579 Advanced Composition

MUAC 3590 Guitar History
4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3600 The Evolution of Rock
Chronologically traces history of rock 'n' roll from early influences to current trends; roots and emergence of rock, '50s style, transition to early '60s, Beatles, British invasion, folk music and folk rock, soul and Motown, San Francisco jazz rock, art rock, '70s and '80s. Local bands are brought in to perform various styles and guest speakers amplify study with reminiscences of experiences in world of rock 'n' roll. Summer session only. 5 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3650 Orchestral Excerpts — Cello
This course explores excerpts from the standard orchestral literature, highlighting favorite audition materials of the major symphony orchestras. Students are given a list of excerpts and coached on how to prepare them. They participate in mock auditions and receive feedback. This course also addresses the mental aspects involved in taking successful auditions and the expectations demanded of them in the professional world of orchestras. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3655 Orchestral Excerpts — Bass
This course explores excerpts from the standard orchestral literature, highlighting favorite audition materials of the major symphony orchestras. Students are given a list of excerpts and coached on how to prepare them. They participate in mock auditions and receive feedback. This course also addresses the mental aspects involved in taking successful auditions and the expectations demanded of them in the professional world of orchestras. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3660 Orchestral Excerpts — Violin
This course explores excerpts from the standard orchestral literature, highlighting favorite audition materials of the major symphony orchestras. Students are given a list of excerpts and coached on how to prepare them. They participate in mock auditions and receive feedback. This course also addresses the mental aspects involved in taking successful auditions and the expectations demanded of them in the professional world of orchestras. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3661 Orchestral Excerpts Viola

MUAC 3662 Orchestral Studies for Brass
Study of orchestral literature brass players are likely to be asked to play at auditions for professional orchestras. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3663 Orchestral Excerpts, Viola II

MUAC 3682 Topics — Orchestral Repertoire
We explore the history of the orchestra and some of its core literature, from the 18th century to the present, by examining a number of topics and issues. The focus is on recent and important scholarly approaches. The course concludes with individual research projects and presentations on topics students choose and develop. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3683 History of Chamber Music
Examination of chamber music from Baroque trio sonata to contemporary electronic works; emphasis on analysis of selected masterworks. Prerequisite(s): see note above. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3684 Choral Literature
This course offers a study of Western choral literature from Gregorian chant to contemporary compositions. Research focuses on the evolution of styles and analysis of specific choral works of historical significance. Programming and performance practice considerations are also addressed. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3698 Carillon History and Mechanics
A survey of the evolution of signal bells into the musical instrument known as the carillon. This subject is often called "campanology." The history will be traced from the 16th century in the Low Countries through modern times in Europe, North America, Australia/New Zealand and Japan. Topics include bell foundries, bell casting and tuning, bell chambers, playing actions, carillonneurs, carillon schools, carillon organizations, the use of the carillon in various regions and basic carillon maintenance. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3700 Carillon Repertoire
A survey of the music expressly produced for carillon from the earliest times through the present. Categories include automatic music (De Sany, Wyckaert, Eggert), the earliest compositions for manual play (Van den Gheyn and the Louvain manuscripts of the 18th century), and the 20th century categories (Flemish, Dutch, French and North American). Mainstream publishers as well as incidental publications will be covered. The labs will focus on analysis through recordings and live performances by participants. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3704–MUAC 3763 Pedagogy and Repertoire
Teaching techniques, survey of literature, and teaching materials for the following areas. 4 qtr. hrs.
MUAC 3704 Tuba
MUAC 3707 Horn
MUAC 3711 Trombone
MUAC 3714 Violin
MUAC 3717 Percussion
MUAC 3723 Guitar
MUAC 3726 Viola
MUAC 3729 Cello
MUAC 3732 Double Bass
MUAC 3735 Harp
MUAC 3738 Organ
MUAC 3741 Trumpet
MUAC 3747 Flute
MUAC 3750 Clarinet
MUAC 3753 Saxophone
MUAC 3756 Oboe
MUAC 3759 Bassoon
MUAC 3760 Organ

MUAC 3765 Professional Brass Techniques
This course will be divided into a lecture/seminar for two hours and performance practicum for two hours. Topics discussed and performed include: orchestral playing, sight reading, practice, solo performance, jazz survival, ornamentation, transposition, warm-up/maintenance routine. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3801 Introduction to Schenkerian Analysis
4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3804 Topics in Music

MUAC 3810, MUAC 3811, MUAC 3812 Voice Repertoire
Styles, periods and traditions of vocal repertoire from earliest music to contemporary compositions. 2 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 3822, MUAC 3823, MUAC 3824 Piano Repertoire I, II, III
Performance and analysis. 2qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 3830, MUAC 3831, MUAC 3832 Theory III: Jazz and Commercial Music Orchestration and Arranging
Writing for small and large jazz groups; accompaniment skills; writing for live performance versus writing for recorded performance. 4 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 3841, 3842, 3843 Jazz & Commercial Music History/Repetoire

MUAC 3860 Theory III: Basic Jazz Improvisation
The study of jazz improvisation techniques and forms. Prerequisite(s): open to music majors or by instructor's permission. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3870, MUAC 3871, MUAC 3872 Theory III: Jazz Improvisation and Composition
Improvisational styles of major jazz soloists studied through transcription and analysis of selected recorded jazz solos, scales, modes; rhythmic styles and devices; and practice and development of individual student's improvisational technique. Prerequisite(s): MUAC 1001 (I, II, III). 4 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 3910 Theory III: Orchestration
Techniques of instrumental scoring. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3950 Workshop: Advanced Ear Training
MUAC 3955 Theory III: Advance Aural Skills
MUAC 3959 Movement and Expression for Conductors
Conductors use their whole body to communicate and elicit successful performances from their ensembles. If you have unnecessary tension or lack of ease in your body, this is communicated unconsciously to your ensemble, hindering quality of performance. Additionally, physical tension can prevent your ability to communicate and think clearly under pressure. This course explores freedom of movement and the physicality of musical expression. Classes include group activities in free movement, dance, acting, keeping your cool, poise, balance, tension release, as well as hands-on instruction applying Alexander technique to your conducting. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3960 Advanced Orchestral Conducting
Discussions of and exercises in score study, interpretation and techniques associated with orchestral conducting. Includes practical experience conducting orchestral repertoire. Required of MM conducting students with choral or wind concentrations. Open to other students with permission of instructor. Prerequisite: instructor's permission (not needed for MM conducting students with choral or wind concentration). Fall quarter only. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3961 Advanced Choral Conducting
Discussions of and exercises in score study, interpretation and techniques associated with choral conducting. Includes practical experience conducting choral repertoire. Conducting complex choral works, including those with instrumental accompaniment; phrasing, interpretation and score reading. Winter quarter only. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3962 Advanced Wind Conducting
Discussions of and exercises in score study, interpretation and techniques associated with wind conducting. Includes practical experience conducting wind repertoire. Conducting complex wind compositions; phrasing, interpretation and score reading. Spring quarter only. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3973 Advanced Wind Literature I
This course is an overview of wind literature appropriate for junior high school, high school, college and professional programs including strategies in effective programming and creation of appropriate program notes. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3974 Advanced Wind Literature II
An in-depth study of successful compositional techniques by prominent composers of wind literature. Prerequisite: MUAC 3973. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3980 Advanced Jazz Improvisation and Composition
A three-term sequence continuing the in-depth study of the theory, performance practices, style, and history of jazz improvisation and composition. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of the three terms of Jazz Improvisation and Composition or instructor's permission. 4 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 3990 Internship in Music
This course will offer opportunities for music majors to experience music-related careers within a sponsoring music organization chosen by the student and accepted by the supervising faculty of the School of Music. 1–8 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 3991 Independent Study
MUAC 3992 Directed Study
MUAC 4000, MUAC 4003 Introduction to Graduate Study
Problems of research in various chronological epochs of Western musical culture; research techniques and sources used in research; formal writing style. 2 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 4010 Pedagogy of Theory
Materials, devices, techniques of teaching music theory. 2 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 4020 Introduction to Research in Music Education
Foundations in measurement and evaluation of musical behaviors and understanding, and using and designing primary research projects in music education. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4050, MUAC 4051, MUAC 4052 Major Advanced Repertoire: Guitar
Bibliographical survey of materials related to particular repertoire chosen by student for MM recital in preparation for major written project at end of year. 2 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 4090 Model Composition
Students in this course deepen their understanding of musical styles and techniques by composing works that imitate major composers before 1900. Music by each student is performed in a final recital. Prerequisite: Tonal Counterpoint, equivalent course work from another institution, or instructor's permission. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4189 Jazz Techniques
Individual study of jazz performance techniques in a directed study environment. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4196 Graduate Composition Tutorial

MUAC 4200 Diction for Graduate Voice Majors
This course is designed to help refine the diction skills of graduate students in voice, with an emphasis on Italian, French and German. If time permits, a cursory examination of Spanish, Czech, Norwegian or Russian will be included. Native speakers will be presented, and the student will learn some basic vocabulary and syntactical aspects of the language. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4300 Topics in Jazz History

MUAC 4512 Stories of Music History
We explore the concept of music historiography, the study not of music history, but of music history writing. We examine a number of test cases in which our thinking about a composer and/or a repertory has changed over time. The focus is on recent and important scholarly approaches. The course concludes with individual research projects and presentations on topics you will choose and develop. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4520 Topics in Hindustani Music
This course explores the melodic system (raga) and rhythmic system (tala) of Hindustani music, the classical music of northern India. These conceptual frameworks act both as sound structures to be realized in improvised performance and as aesthetic entities manifested in the related traditions of dance, iconography, and film. A major emphasis of this course will be developing an understanding of raga and tala as musical structures through intensive listening as well as practical instruction. Accordingly, one class each week is designed to incorporate hands-on music-making through singing, rhythmic exercises and dance. By the end of the quarter, students will become familiar with several ragas and talas and the stages by which they are developed in performance. A second, equally important objective is to learn to appreciate ragas as aesthetic entities. We will analyze their musical characteristics as well as the "extra-musical" characteristics of sentiment (rasa), performance time and/or season and iconographic associations (ragamala painting).

MUAC 4535 Baroque Opera on Stage
This course explores aspects of Baroque opera not immediately conveyed by a score — including staging, gesture, scenic design, machinery, theater space and performers' response — as they inform our understanding of specific Baroque operas and the cultural context within which they were performed. We focus on operas by Monteverdi, Cavalli, Purcell, Handel, Lully, Campra and Rameau, among others. Students should expect to participate in class discussions, to write short response papers, to give short oral presentations, and to write a 12- to 15-page paper that examines a Baroque opera or operas in the light of one or more performance considerations. With the prior consent of the instructor, students may submit an alternative final project, one that combines performance with some form of written work. 4 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4831, MUAC 4832, MUAC 4833 Professional Foundations of Piano Pedagogy
Foundations and literature in philosophy, sociology, psychology of learning, child development, curriculum, history of music education and keyboard education, evaluation of teaching materials, measurement and research in music education, history of technical thought in piano playing, electronic technology in music education, lesson planning and business practice. 2 qtr. hrs. each

MUAC 4837 Pedagogy and Repertoire Organ

MUAC 4840, MUAC 4841, MUAC 4842 Piano Teaching Practicum
Guided observations, lesson planning, practice teaching of students of various developmental age groups using foundations and principles developed in Piano Pedagogy. 1 qtr. hr. each

MUAC 4850 Seminar in Piano Pedagogy: Preschool Children
Designing piano-centered music education offerings for preschool-aged children. Prerequisite(s): MUAC 4831, MUAC 4832 and MUAC 4833, or equivalent. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4851 Seminar in Piano Pedagogy: Elementary-Level Children
Designing piano-centered music education offerings at elementary level for school-aged children. Prerequisite(s): MUAC 4831, MUAC 4832 and MUAC 4833, or equivalent. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4853 Seminar in Piano Pedagogy: Beginning- and Intermediate-Level Adults
Designing piano-centered music education offerings, including college/university courses, for beginning- and intermediate-level adults. Prerequisite(s): MUAC 4831, MUAC 4832 and MUAC 4833, or equivalent. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4854 Seminar in Piano Pedagogy: Advanced Students
Designing advanced piano instruction for adolescents and adults. Prerequisite(s): MUAC 4831, MUAC 4832 and MUAC 4833, or equivalent. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4929 Tutorials in Theoretical Topics
Individual instruction in all areas of music theory with regularly scheduled meetings allowing students to acquire necessary skills to qualify for upper-division and/or graduate courses. Summer session only.

MUAC 4930 Conducting Tutorial (Section 1: Orchestral)
Private tutorial in orchestral conducting. Open to MM orchestral conducting students only. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4930 Conducting Tutorial (Section 2: Wind)
Private tutorial in wind-ensemble conducting. Open to MM wind conducting students only. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4930 Conducting Tutorial (Section 3: Choral)
Private tutorial in choral conducting. Open to MM choral conducting students only. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4934 Choral Pedagogy
 
MUAC 4990 Independent Study

MUAC 4991 Independent Study
1–10 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4992 Directed Study
MUAC 4993 Independent Study

MUAC 4995 Thesis Research
1–10 qtr. hrs.

MUAC 4999 Graduate Recital
MUAC 5991 Graduate Thesis

MUEN 3025 Ensemble Block

MUEN 3029 Steel Drum Ensemble
The steel drum music of Trinidad and Tobago as well as other styles of music from around the world are studied and performed by this ensemble. Participation in this ensemble does not require music notation. Participation in the ensemble is limited; therefore, students are selected by a simple audition process. 1 qtr. hr.

MUEN 3028–MUEN 3042 Jazz Combos
The Jazz Combos are coached by one of the faculty of performing jazz and commercial music artists.  Combos perform one concert each term on campus, one performance at Flo's Underground Jam sessions, and frequent concerts in the community and on tour.  Admission is by audition.  1 qtr. hr. each
MUEN 3028 Free Improvisation
MUEN 3030 Hard Bop
MUEN 3031 Bebop
MUEN 3032 Latin
MUEN 3033 Standards
MUEN 3034 Traditional Jazz 
MUEN 3035 Fusion
MUEN 3036 Commercial Music
MUEN 3037 Vocal Repertoire
MUEN 3038 Vocal Jazz
MUEN 3039 Modal
MUEN 3040 Contemporary
MUEN 3042 Advanced Vocal Jazz Repertoire

MUEN 3029 Steel Drum Ensemble
The steel drum music of Trinidad and Tobago as well as other styles of music from around the world are studied and performed by this ensemble.  Participation in the ensemble is limited; therefore, students are selected by a simple audition process. 1 qtr. hr.

MUEN 3041 North Indian Classical Ensemble
The arts of India are distinguished by their close interrelationship; rhythm, melody and movement are all encompassed by the term "sangeet." In keeping, the University of Denver's North Indian Classical Ensemble is dedicated to the practice of all three of these arts, through singing, rhythmic recitation and dance. Participation in this ensemble involves studying the ornate and highly refined systems of Hindustani music and Kathak dance. No prior experience is necessary; all that is required is a positive attitude and a desire to learn. 1 qtr. hr.

MUEN 3043 Senegalese Drumming Ensemble
This ensemble is dedicated to learning the art of sabar, a vibrant drum tradition of the Wolof people of Senegal, West Africa. In Senegal, sabar drums are played exclusively by griots, a caste of hereditary musicians.  Sabar drum troupes perform at a variety of events, from neighborhood dance parties to baptisms, weddings, wrestling matches, and political meetings. The sabar ensemble consists of numerous parts that come together to create complex polyrhythms. Ensemble members will learn various drum parts that form rhythms over which a lead drummer solos. They will also learn bàkks, extended musical phrases played in unison, and songs in the Wolof language.
1 qtr. hr.

MUEN 3710 Opera
Practical experience in operatic performance.  1 qtr. hr.

MUEN 3712 Lamont Chorale
Vocal ensemble experience in church music; choral compositions of classical and contemporary composers; modern arrangements of folk tunes, spirituals, hymns. Open to all students by audition. 1 qtr. hr.

MUEN 3720 Pioneer Pep Band
1 qtr. hr.

MUEN 3740 Lamont Men's Choir
1 qtr. hr.

MUEN 3752 Lamont Wind Ensemble
Open to all students by audition and approval of director; regularly scheduled concerts. 1 qtr. hr.

MUEN 3751 Lamont Jazz Orchestra
Open to all students by audition and approval of director; regularly scheduled concerts. 1 qtr. hr.

MUEN 3753 Lamont Jazz Ensemble
Open to all students by audition and approval of director; regularly scheduled concerts. 1 qtr. hr.

MUEN 3754 University Jazz Ensemble

MUEN 3760 Lamont Symphony Orchestra
The Lamont Symphony Orchestra generally performs six symphonic concerts and one opera each year. Students are exposed to orchestral repertoire from all periods and styles of music, as well as appropriate performance practices associated with each period and style. The LSO is open to all students by audition. However, because the objective is to prepare students for successful orchestra careers, all participants are held to a very high standard and level of expectation. 1 qtr. hr.

MUEN 3769 Organ Accompanying
Major choral, vocal and instrumental repertoire with organ accompaniment are studies and prepared for possible performance with chamber groups or local professional/church choirs.

MUEN 3770–MUEN 3781 Chamber Ensembles
Chamber literature for duet, trio, quartet, quintet and other types of chamber ensembles under master class, performance conditions. Prerequisites: advanced technical and sight-reading skills. 1 qtr. hr.
MUEN 3770 Piano
MUEN 3771 Accordion
MUEN 3772 Harp
MUEN 3774 Brass
MUEN 3775 Piano Accompaniment
MUEN 3776 Percussion
MUEN 3777 Strings
MUEN 3778 Woodwinds
MUEN 3781 Guitar

MUEN 3800 Vocal Chamber Ensemble
MUEN 3900 Lamont Women's Chorus
1 qtr. hr.
MUEN 3988 Study Abroad Ensemble

MUPR 3120 Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique is a skill that can be incorporated into practice, performance, and everyday life.  Using the principles discovered by F. Matthias Alexander, students will learn how to identify and change faulty patterns of thought and movement.  Emphasis will be placed on recognizing how these patterns affect music making in practice and performance.  Lessons are individually tailored and topics may include injury recovery and prevention, pain and tension reduction, stress management, performance anxiety, freeing the breath, using the back effectively, balance, and ease of motion.  2 qtr. hrs.

MUPR 3121 Alexander Technique

MUPR 3350 Organ Improvisation
This course is designed for organ students to introduce them to the art of organ improvisation, humn and ensemble playing, as well as all possible forms of accompaniment.  Prerequisite: knowledge of music history, figured bass and counterpoint.  Permission of instructor required.  2 qtr. hrs.

MUPR 4xxx performance courses
One on one instruction in the following areas: bassoon, carillon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, french horn, guitar, harp, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin or voice. 2 qtr. hrs. each

MUPR 4920 Composition
Individual instruction for graduate composition majors. 2 qtr. hrs.

MUPR 4191 Jazz Piano
MUPR 4195 Applied Lessons
MUPR 4210 Piano
MUPR 4230 Voice
MUPR 4250 Violin
MUPR 4251 Violin
MUPR 4270 Violoncello
MUPR 4290 Viola
MUPR 4310 Bass Vioin
MUPR 4312 Jazz Bass
MUPR 4330 Harp
MUPR 4350 Organ
MUPR 4370 Clarinet
MUPR 4390 Flute
MUPR 4460 Bassoon
MUPR 4480 Trombone
MUPR 4481 Jazz Trombone
MUPR 4500 Trumpet
MUPR 4520 Horn
MUPR 4540 Euphonium
MUPR 4560 Tuba
MUPR 4570 Tuba
MUPR 4600 Classical Guitar
MUPR 4610 Classical Guitar
MUPR 4621 Jazz Guitar
MUPR 4660 Percussion
MUPR 4661 Percussion Set
MUPR 4671 Percussion Set
MUPR 4680 Oboe
MUPR 4780 Saxophone
MUPR 4900 Carillion
MUPR 4920 Composition

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