Courses

• CFA MP 615: Piano Pedagogy 1
  An historical overview of the main treatises in Piano Pedagogy as well as teaching methods and materials for use in private and group instruction. The first semester deals with literature and musical concepts as they relate to beginning pianists. The second semester covers some of the major repertoire of the common practice period as well as the work of Ortmann and Schultz. 2 cr.
• CFA MP 616: Piano Pedagogy 2
  A continuation of the topics begun in Piano Pedagogy MU708, this course begins with the pedagogical works of Ortmann and Schultz and focuses on teaching techniques for more advanced students. Piano works of major composers are discussed with emphasis on literature selection for different phases of pianistic development. 2 cr.
• CFA MP 621: Collaborative Piano Skills
  Ensemble and accompaniment skill development in vocal and instrumental duo repertoire for piano performance majors. Serves as Music Organization credit for piano majors only. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
• CFA MP 622: Duo Sonata Repertoire for Strings and Piano
  Focused study of a specific body of string duo sonata repertoire through in-class performance, analysis, and critique. Additional duo rehearsal required. Topic varies by semester.
• CFA MP 635: Performance Techniques for the Singing Actor 1
  Designed for classical singers desiring careers in the current and evolving industry. Provides a focused approach to learning the skills of performance, along with professional protocols in rehearsal, audition, and performance. Readings, discussions, and practices are introduced from Linklader, Graham, Balk, Goldovsky, Adler, Meisner, Mamet, Stanislavsky, O'Brien, Chekhov, Alexander, and Viewpoints. Students begin with study of their existing repertoire. Strategies and skills of performance for auditions, HD, the proscenium stage and alternate spaces, including performance in the round, are discussed and explored. Performance skills, character research, and role study culminate in the performance of a staged aria. May be taken alone or as a supplement to any level of the Opera Programs. With permission of instructor, MP 635 may be taken either as a prerequisite to, or concurrent with, MP 636.
• CFA MP 636: Performance Techniques for the Singing Actor 2
  Continuation of CFA MP635. Students will deepen character study, collaborating with other class members for research, rehearsal, and scenes (or one act operas) for a culminating performance. Each student practices performance skills and serves as stage director as well as performer.
• CFA MP 640: Orchestral Techniques: Strings
  For advanced performers on orchestral instruments. Focused study of standard orchestral excerpts in preparation for professional orchestra auditions. Graduate students only. 1 cr.
• CFA MP 641: String Literature 1: Solo
  Study through score study, lecture, listening, and other modes of presentation of solo string literature from the Baroque to the present. 2 cr.
• CFA MP 642: String Literature 2: Solo
  Study through score study, lecture, listening, and other modes of presentation of solo string literature from the Baroque to the present. 2 cr.
• CFA MP 643: String Literature 3: Chamber
  Study through score study, lecture, listening, and other modes of presentation of string chamber music literature from the Baroque to the present. 2 cr.
• CFA MP 644: String Literature 4: Chamber
  Study through score study, lecture, listening, and other modes of presentation of string chamber music literature from the Baroque to the present. 2 cr.
• CFA MP 645: String Pedagogy and Practicum 1
  Teaching methods and materials for use in private and group instruction; literature concerned with leading pedagogues' approaches to teaching musical skills and understanding. 2 cr.
• CFA MP 646: String Pedagogy and Practicum 2
  Teaching methods and materials for use in private instruction; literature concerned with leading pedagogues' approaches to teaching musical skills and understanding. 2 cr.
• CFA MP 649: Harp Pedagogy, Literature, and Ensembles
  Teaching methods and materials for use in harp instruction; study of harp solo literature from the Baroque to the present; study of harp ensemble literature.
• CFA MP 650: Orchestral Techniques: Woodwinds
  For advanced performers on orchestral instruments. Problems for various instruments in standard orchestral literature. Graduate students only. 1 cr.
• CFA MP 660: Orchestral Techniques: Brass
  For advanced performers on orchestral instruments. Problems for various instruments in standard orchestral literature. Graduate students only. 1 cr..
• CFA MP 663: Trombone Literature
  Students will meet one hour a week with a specialist trombone instructor. Students will do a comprehensive study of trombone literature. Listening assignments will be assigned. Students will compile from these discussions a comprehensive annotated music literature list, of their designated instrument for future use. 1.0 credit.
• CFA MP 670: Percussion Ensemble
  For advanced performers on orchestral instruments. Study and preparation of standard orchestral excerpts, critique and mock-auditions. 1.0 credit.
• CFA MP 671: Percussion Ensemble
  Study and performance of chamber music for combinations of percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit. 2.0 credits.
• CFA MP 681: Introduction to the Organ
  Introduction to the Organ, a companion course to MP682 Introduction to the Harpsichord, will cover organ technique, repertoire, registration, history, and design. Basic techniques of touch, pedaling and coordination, and hymn playing will be addressed, as well as a survey of the literature written for the organ as related to developments in organ design and technology. Visits to local organs on and off campus will be included as well as classes regularly held in Room 426 where there is a seven-stop Noack mechanical studio organ. 1 cr.

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