WWU Music: Graduate Courses

Graduate Courses

WWU 2009-2010 Catalog -- Graduate Courses

501 INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING AND REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES (3)

Advanced work in conducting band and orchestra music; baton technique, interpretation, score preparation and rehearsal techniques. Repeatable for credit.

502 CHORAL CONDUCTING AND LITERATURE (3)

Successful techniques in developing and conducting choral groups, score analysis of outstanding choral works; laboratory experience in conducting. Repeatable for credit.

503 INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE STUDY OF MUSIC (4)

Sources and availability of music, recordings and literature about music throughout its entire history. Techniques of research bibliography and formal writing about music. Students are expected to prepare and defend a formal written project.

511 INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION ADVANCED ORGAN (3-4)

Prereq: permission of the department. In addition to regularly scheduled private lessons, students are expected to participate in organ class performances and to hold a church organist position throughout their residence for the degree. Repeatable for credit.

512 INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION ADVANCED PIANO (3-4)

Prereq: permission of the department. In addition to regularly scheduled private lessons, a public performance is expected each quarter. Repeatable for credit.

513 INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION ADVANCED STRINGS (3-4)

Prereq: permission of the department. In addition to regularly scheduled private lessons, a public performance of a significant work is expected. The performance will be approved and evaluated by a faculty committee. Repeatable for credit.

514 INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION ADVANCED ORCHESTRAL WINDS AND PERCUSSION (3-4)

515 INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION ADVANCED VOICE (3-4)

Prereq: permission of the department. In addition to regularly scheduled private lessons, a public performance is expected each quarter. Repeatable for credit.

531 ARRANGING (3)

Practical techniques in arranging and composing for large and small ensembles. Summer only.

532 ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES: 20TH-CENTURY MUSICAL PRACTICES (3)

Analysis of works by various composers who have generated the major trends of 20th-century music.

533 ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES: 19TH-CENTURY MUSICAL STYLES AND PRACTICES (3)

Analysis of works by various composers who generated the major trends of 19th-century music.

534 COMPOSITION (4)

Prereq: Music 431. Composition, rehearsal and public performance of original works. Repeatable for credit.

540 ADVANCED COLLEGIUM MUSICUM (2)

Editing, coaching and performance of early music (before 1800) for chamber ensembles (vocal and instrumental). Students are expected to prepare stylistically suited performing editions, coach these works and participate in their public performance. (Only 6 credits applicable toward M.Mus. degree.) Repeatable for credit.

541-544 HISTORY/ANALYSIS (4 ea)

An in-depth study of a particular segment of music from the period with historical perspective, analysis of representative works, and bibliography and research techniques appropriate to the subject.

541 MUSIC FROM 900-1600
542 MUSIC FROM 1600-1800
543 MUSIC FROM 1775-1900
544 MUSIC FROM 1900 TO PRESENT

550 SEMINAR IN THE HISTORY OF MUSIC (3)

Prereq: permission of instructor. Detailed study of a particular period or phase of the history of music designed to give students a first-hand acquaintance with one special area of musical literature and with musicological method.

555 ADVANCED BIRCH BAY BAND MUSIC WORKSHOP (2)

A reading workshop in materials and literature for school music band teachers. Participants are expected to prepare scores and conduct the ensemble. Course not applicable to M.Mus. degree. Offered summers only. Repeatable for credit.

556 ADVANCED BIRCH BAY ORCHESTRA MUSIC WORKSHOP (2)

A reading workshop in materials and literature for school orchestra music teachers. Participants are expected to prepare scores and conduct the ensemble. Course not applicable to M.Mus. degree. Offered summers only. Repeatable for credit.

690 THESIS (1-6)

Students in the composition concentration of the M.Mus. degree program may meet the thesis requirement by submitting a major original composition; students in the performance concentration may meet the thesis requirement by presenting a full-length public recital; students in the music education concentration selecting the conducting practicum for their thesis requirement will carry out a practical and/or creative conducting project, field study or investigation, or rehearsal/conducting series culminating in a public performance. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.