Music
Colleges: College of Arts & Sciences | College of Fine Arts
Courses in: Music Education | Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training | Music Theory | Applied Music
College of Arts & Sciences
Introduction to the Music of the World's Major Religions
CAS MU 211
Explores the importance of music in the rituals of some of the world's major religions using interdisciplinary methodologies. Seeks to answer the fundamental question: What is the role of music in the religions of the world? Musical proficiency preferred, but not essential. 4 cr. Tuition: $2260
Summer 1 (May 23-June 29)
Jazz Music
CAS MU 225
An overview of jazz in all its aspects. Allows students with no previous musical experience to explore the history of jazz through reading, listening, writing assignments, concert attendance, research, and direct involvement with performers. Topics include the historical periods of jazz, biographies of significant jazz musicians (including Louis Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Wynton Marsalis, and Sara Vaughan), repertoire from a variety of styles, oral and literate traditions, and jazz as an art form. 4 cr. Tuition: $2260
Summer 1 (May 23-June 29)
College of Fine Arts
Music Education
Group Guitar
CFA MU 184
An introduction to the fundamentals of guitar playing. No previous experience is necessary. By learning music from the Beatles to Bach to the Blues, we cover basic chords, scales, music notation and both pick- and finger-style playing. Students should bring their own guitars. Several are available for rent from the Music Education office (CFA Room 213, 617-353-6888). 1 cr. Tuition: $565
Summer 1 (May 22-June 28)
Technology-Assisted Music Learning and Digital Media
CFA MU 637
Participants in this course learn about a variety of digital media and technology-assisted teaching and learning tools that can be used to support their music curricula. Participants collect and use instructional materials from the Internet. Students also learn to author multimedia projects that include text, graphics, video, and sound in the digital domain. Participants' progress is assessed through completion of class assignments, and, at the discretion of the instructor, assignments completed outside of class time. This course satisfies the TI:ME (Technology Institute for Music Educators) Level IB certification requirement. 2 cr. Tuition: $1130
Summer 2 (July 16-July 20)
Non-standard course datesAdvanced Choral Conducting
CFA MU 676
An intensive, one-week class to be held in conjunction with the Boston University Tanglewood Institute activities in Lenox, Massachusetts, from July 9-13, 2012. The course content includes refinement of choral conducting skills, study of repertoire and rehearsal techniques. The study of vocal development of the high school voice focuses on the students assembled for the BUTI Vocal Program Chorus. In addition to the time in class, students observe the BUTI Chorus, Orchestra and Wind Ensemble in rehearsal and performance; observe Voice Class, and have the opportunity to attend rehearsals and performances of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. 2 cr. Tuition: $1130
Summer 2 (July 9-July 13)
One week course meets at Tanglewood Inst Lenox, Ma.Advanced Instrumental Conducting
CFA MU 682
Development and refinement of wind ensemble conducting, repertoire and rehearsal skills. The study of rehearsal planning, score preparation, and selection of music are introduced as well as technical refinement of wind ensemble conducting skills. This course is offered at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, in Lenox, Massachusetts. In addition to conducting classes, students observe the BUTI Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Chorus in rehearsal and performance and have the opportunity to attend rehearsals and performances of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. 2 cr. Tuition: $1130
Summer 2 (July 9-July 13)
One week course meets at Tanglewood Inst Lenox, MAOrff Schulwerk Teacher Training
Additional information about the Orff Schulwerk courses can be found in our Summer Highlights section. For further questions, contact the Summer Term Office at summer@bu.edu or 617-353-5124.
On-campus housing is available for Orff Schulwerk students at a rate of $62/night. Orff Schulwerk Housing Request Form.
Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Level I
CFA MU 433
Undergraduate course for those not seeking graduate credit. Beginning level instruction in Orff Schulwerk music education philosophy, pedagogy, techniques and theory, orchestration, and improvisation. Sessions focus on ensemble playing, lessons and pedagogy, recorder techniques, dance and movement, and special topics. The course constitutes the first level of national certification as an Orff Schulwerk teacher. 2 cr. Tuition: $1130
Summer 2 (July 30-August 10)
Rosanna Cota, Instructor
Pam Yanco, Recorder
Barbara Watson, Movement
Non-standard course dates. Meets w/MU633Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Level I
CFA MU 633
Graduate course. Beginning level instruction in Orff Schulwerk music education philosophy, pedagogy, techniques and theory, orchestration, and improvisation. Sessions focus on ensemble playing, lessons and pedagogy, recorder techniques, dance and movement, and special topics. The course constitutes the first level of national certification as an Orff Schulwerk teacher. 4 cr. Tuition: $2260
Summer 2 (July 30-August 10)
Rosanna Cota, Instructor
Pam Yanco, Recorder
Barbara Watson, Movement
Non-standard course dates. Meets w/MU433Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Level II
CFA MU 446
Prereq: Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Level I. Undergraduate course for those not seeking graduate credit. Continuation of the Orff Schulwerk music education approach including activities in song, percussion, movement, and recorder. This course constitutes the second level of national certification as an Orff Schulwerk teacher. 2 cr. Tuition: $1130
Summer 2 (July 30-August 10)
Baruch Whitehead, Instructor
Pam Yanco, Recorder
Barbara Watson, Movement
Non-standard course dates. Meets w/MU646Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Level II
CFA MU 646
Prereq: Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Level I. Graduate course. Continuation of the Orff Schulwerk music education approach including activities in song, percussion, movement, and recorder. This course constitutes the second level of national certification as an Orff Schulwerk teacher. 4 cr. Tuition: $2260
Summer 2 (July 30-August 10)
Baruch Whitehead, Instructor
Pam Yanco, Recorder
Barbara Watson, Movement
Non-standard course dates. Meets w/MU446Music Theory
Elements of Music Theory 1
CFA MU 111
Elements of music; properties of tone and rhythm; sight reading from bass and treble clefs; notation of meter and rhythms; construction of scales, triads, and intervals. Ear-training, sight-singing, analysis, and compositional work. For non-music majors. 4 cr. Tuition: $2260
Summer 1 (May 22-June 28)
Analytical Techniques 1
CFA MU 601
Systematic and empirical investigations into formal and compositional procedures of selected masterworks from the tonal repertoire. Lectures leading to analytical projects. 3 cr. Tuition: $3828
Summer 1 (May 22-June 28)
Analytical Techniques 2
CFA MU 602
Analysis of contemporary music. Investigation into compositional methods and procedures used in twentieth-century music. Lectures leading to individual analytical projects. Credits not applicable to MusAD in Composition. 3 cr. Tuition: $3828
Summer 2 (July 2-August 9)
Applied Music
Applied Music Lessons
Private study in applied music is offered during both sessions of Summer Term. Permission is required prior to registration. Students should make personal arrangements with the School of Music for these lessons. There is an Applied Music fee during Summer Term of $850 for seven one-hour lessons and $425 for seven half-hour lessons per session. Lessons also carry a standard undergraduate tuition charge of $565 per credit. Students taking hour long lessons must register for 3 or 4 credits; students taking half-hour lessons must register for 1 or 2 credits. Music lessons are available in the following:
Summer 1 and 2: Piano
CFA ML 501: 7 one-hour lessons
CFA ML 502: 7 half-hour lessons
Linda Jiorle-Nagy
Summer 1 and 2: Voice
CFA ML 507: 7 one-hour lessons
CFA ML 508: 7 half-hour lessons
Staff
Summer 1 and 2: Collaborative Piano (with permission)
CFA ML 553: 7 one-hour lessons
CFA ML 554: 7 half-hour lessons
Shiela Kibbe-Hodgkins
Applied Music: Piano
CFA ML 501
Students should make personal arrangements with the School of Music for private lessons. Private study in piano is offered during both sessions of Summer Term. Register for 3 or 4 credits. Variable cr. Tuition: $565 per credit
Summer 1 (May 22-June 29)
Summer 2 (July 2-August 10)
Applied Music: Voice
CFA ML 507
Students should make personal arrangements with the School of Music for private lessons. There is an Applied Music fee during Summer Term of $850 for seven one-hour lessons per session. Standard tuition rates also apply. Private study in voice is offered during both sessions of the Summer Term. Register for 3 or 4 credits. Variable cr. Tuition: $565 per credit
Summer 1 (May 22-June 29)
Summer 2 (July 2-August 10)
Applied Music: Collaborative Piano
CFA ML 553
Students should make personal arrangements with the School of Music for private lessons. There is an Applied Music fee during Summer Term of $850 for seven one-hour lessons per session. Standard tuition rates also apply. Private study in collaborative piano is offered during both sessions of the Summer Term. Register for 3 or 4 credits. Variable cr. Tuition: $565 per credit
Summer 1 (May 22-June 29)
Summer 2 (July 2-August 10)