Opera and Music Theater Concentration
Opera/music theater majors must have an undergraduate degree major in music with appropriate experience in opera or music theater, or in theater with additional music study sufficient to qualify in performance, theory, and history of music.
Required Course Work:
MUS 468 (2-4);
501 (3);
570 (3);
595 (2);
598 (4) or 599 (6) in lieu of 598 and 595.
MUS 567 or 568 (1,1,1,1);
6 credits from 440-540, 461, 472, 479c or 556;
6 hours of approved graduate level theater credits.
Course Descriptions
468-2 to 4 (2,2) Music Productions. Practicum in the techniques for staging operas and musicals.
501-3 Music Bibliography and Research. Bibliographic materials for graduate study in music theory, history, education, and music performance. Practical experience in research techniques and scholarly writing style. Recommended to be taken during the first semester of graduate study. Required of all degree programs.
570-3 History of Opera. The development of the music, libretti, and staging of opera from the late Renaissance to the present, with a detailed study of selected works. Prerequisite: for non-music majors: prior consent of instructor.
595-2 Music Document. A written report presenting the history and style of works performed in graduate recital, Music 598, or other topic relating to the student's principal performing area or independent study project. Prerequisite: 501 and approval of topic by the music graduate committee. On recommendation of the composition faculty and with graduate committee approval, a piece of music composed by the student for performance in Music 598 may be substituted, accompanied by a written analysis.
598-4 Graduate Recital. Preparation and presentation of a full solo recital in any area of performance; or the preparation, rehearsal, and conducting of a full ensemble program or of the equivalent sections of several ensemble programs. Prerequisite: completion of at least four credits in 540 (or 556 for conductors) and the approval of the performance jury. The performance jury certifies the acceptability of the completed recital and the grade to the graduate committee.
599-2 to 6 Thesis. An intensive written study in the history, theory, teaching or philosophy of music; or the manuscript and parts (with tape recording when feasible) of a substantial musical composition or series of compositions accompanied by an analytical or explanatory document. Graded S/U or DEF. Prerequisite: 501 and prior approval of topic or proposal by thesis director and graduate committee in music. In lieu of 595-2 Music Document. A written report presenting the history and style of works performed in graduate recital, Music 598, or other topic relating to the student's principal performing area or independent study project. Prerequisite: 501 and approval of topic by the music graduate committee. On recommendation of the composition faculty and with graduate committee approval, a piece of music composed by the student for performance in Music 598 may be substituted, accompanied by a written analysis.
567-1 to 8 Music Theater Workshop. For experienced singers, actors, dancers and instrumentalists. Normally offered during summer as a full time course for eight credits, or partial credit for the orchestral players. Prerequisite: audition.
568-1 to 16 (1 to 8 per semester) Opera Workshop. Open to all experienced singers and stage technicians. Performs one major work and two or more excerpt programs per year. Normal registration is for two credits; four credits with permission for those with major roles; eight credits for full time summer workshop.
540-1, 2, or 4 Applied Music. (See Music 440.)
440-1, 2, or 4 Applied Music. (See Music 040.)
461-3 Applied Music Pedagogy. Specialized problems and techniques employed in studio teaching of any particular field of music performance. Study of music literature appropriate for the various levels of performance. Opportunity, as feasible, for supervised instruction of pupils. Meets with appropriate instructor, individually or in groups.
472-2 Chamber Music Literature. A study of literature for the principal types of chamber music groups.
479-2 to 4 (2 per topic) Solo Performance Literature. Topics presented will depend upon the needs of students and upon instructors scheduled. (a) Piano literature, including an introductory study of harpsichord music; (b) Organ literature, in relation to the history of the instrument; (c) Song literature; (d) Guitar and lute literature; (e) Solo string literature; (f) Solo wind literature.
556-2 to 4 (2,2) Advanced Conducting. Individual or group study with appropriate instructor of choral, orchestral, or band literature. Practice in score reading, baton technique and interpretation. Opportunity to rehearse and conduct ensembles when feasible. Prerequisite: completion of an undergraduate conducting course with graduate standing in music, or consent of instructor.
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