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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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performers also study accompanying. May be repeated for credit. Fall,
Spring.
MU 343 Accompanying (¼)
A course in accompanying vocal or instrumental performers at the piano.
Fall, Spring.
MU 351 Counterpoint (½)
A study of the art of writing counterpoint, with special emphasis on
eighteenth-century techniques. Prerequisite: MU 251.
MU 355 Composition (½)
Elementary principles of composition with an emphasis on small forms
and logical organization of musical ideas.
MU 371 Advanced Conducting (½)
A continuation of MU 271, continuing the development of the content of
that course, and including strategies for auditioning ensembles, conducting
efficient rehearsals, and specific techniques required for opera, musical
theatre, and other specialized conducting skills. A Leadership Studies
designated course. Prerequisite: MU 271. Fall.
MU 373 Diction for Singers (½)
A study of Italian, German, and French pronunciation as it applies to solo
vocal repertoire. Special emphasis is placed on use of the International
Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), analysis of texts, and performance of selected
works.
MU 421 Piano Literature (½)
Music for the piano with emphasis on the standard recital repertory.
Prerequisite: MU 151.
MU 422 Orchestral Literature (½)
A survey of compositions for orchestra (symphonies, overtures, tone poems,
and concerti) from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries.
Prerequisite: MU 222.
MU 425 Vocal Literature (½)
A study of a selected repertoire for the solo voice. Prerequisite: MU 222.
MU 427 Choral Literature (½)
A survey of choral literature from 1450 to the present, with emphasis