Recital attendance is required of all undergraduate music majors throughout most semesters of residence. Creditable repeatedly.
MUPC M101 Freshman Voice Lab 0 crs.
This is a workshop course for voice majors, offering musical study techniques to prepare for college-level voice lessons: how to practice wisely, how to memorize music quickly and effectively, and how to sing a successful jury exam.
Required for all freshman students whose principal instrument is voice.
MUPC M110, M111, M210 Piano Class I – III (Majors) 1 cr. each
This is a sequence of courses leading toward basic performance competency and a knowledge of keyboard functional skills. Music students only.
MUPC M115 Piano Class I (Non majors) 1 cr.
This course introduces the beginner to basic keyboard techniques and beginning literature.
MUPC M116 Piano Class II (Non majors) 1 cr.
This course introduces the beginner to basic keyboard techniques and beginning literature.
MUPC M120 Voice Class (Majors) 1 cr.
This course is a study of techniques leading toward basic performance competency in voice. Music students only.
MUPC M125 Voice Class (Non majors) 1 cr.
This is a basic course in singing. Non-music majors only.
MUPC M130, M131 Guitar Class (Non majors) 1 cr.
This is a sequence of courses introducing the student to basic guitar techniques and literature. Non-music majors only.
MUPC M200 Piano for Popular Music 1 cr.
This course follows Class Piano I and II and is designed to expand the student’s knowledge of the role of keyboards in popular music and the harmonic structures on which they are built. Students will improve pianistic skills as well their understanding of contemporary harmony and performance styles.
Prerequisites: MUPC-M111 (Piano Class II-Majors), or Permission of instructor, or Testing out of course
MUPC M201 Style & Practice for Pop Music I 1 cr.
This course explores the musical styles and practices of popular music including pre-rock styles, early rock and roll, blues styles, and mid-20th Century country styles. The class requires students to perform the repertoire for the class on their main instruments.
Prerequisites: MUTH M151, Theory of Popular Music II.
MUPC M202 Style & Practice for Pop Music II 1 cr.
Style & Practice of Pop Music II explores the musical styles and practices of popular music including British Invasion styles, Motown, Stax, funk and R&B styles. The class requires students to perform the repertoire for the class on their main instruments.
Prerequisites: MUPC M201 Style and Practice Popular Music I.
MUPC M211 Piano IV for Clinicians Section 001 1 cr.
Music Therapy students will learn how to read a lead sheet and create appropriate accompaniment patterns for various genres. Students will be exposed to a wide range of literature from 1920's - present. Emphasis is placed on playing piano and singing simultaneously.
MUPC M211 Piano IV for Education Majors Section 002 1 cr.
This course is designed to develop basic keyboard proficiency in open score reading, vocal warm-ups, accompaniment reduction, and playing from a lead sheet. The specific roles and skills required of the vocal music educator are covered through exposure to elementary, middle, and high school choral repertoire.
MUPC M300 Essentials of Conducting 2 crs.
This course offers basic conducting techniques—visual metric patterns, use of the baton, dynamic indications, cueing, rehearsal, and performance organization and application.
MUPC M301 Instrumental Conducting 2 crs.
This course is a continuation of Essentials of Conducting with emphasis on standard band and orchestral literature, rehearsal procedures, and historical styles.
Prerequisite: MUPC M300
MUPC M302 Choral Conducting 2 crs.
This course is a continuation of Essentials of Conducting with emphasis on choral literature, rehearsal procedures, and historical styles.
Prerequisite: MUPC M300
MUPC M303 Style & Practice for Pop Music III 1 cr.
Style & Practice of Pop Music III explores the musical styles and practices of popular music including music of the 70’s and 80’s. The class requires students to perform the repertoire for the class on their main instruments.
Prerequisites: MUPC M202 Style and Practice Popular Music II.
MUPC M304 Style & Practice for Pop Music IV 1 cr.
Style & Practice of Pop Music IV explores the musical styles and practices of popular music including music from the 1990’s to the present. The class requires students to perform the repertoire for the class on their main instruments.
Prerequisites: MUPC M303 Style and Practice Popular Music III.
MUPC M400 Guitar Concepts I 1 cr.
Using classical form and posture, this course teaches fundamental reading and performance skills, with an emphasis on singing and playing together. Music majors only.
MUPC M401 Guitar Concepts II 1 cr.
This course is a continuation of Guitar Concepts I, adding barre chords and more finger patterns.
Music majors only or permission of instructor
MUPC M402 Guitar Concepts III 1 cr.
Content varies with class.
Prerequisites: MUPC M130-M131 Guitar Class I – II for non-majors, or MUPC M400-M401 Guitar Concepts I – II, or permission of instructor