Courses
The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular semester. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the MyBU Student Portal for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.
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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. When taken with CFA MP 646, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Individual in Community, Ethical Reasoning, Creativity/Innovation. -
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. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Ethical Reasoning, Creativity/Innovation. -
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 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. 1 cr -
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. -
CFA MP 682: Harpsichord for Keyboard Majors
Study and performance of the harpsichord and its literature. Students instructed in the various aspects of harpsichord playing, including technique, registration, basso continuo realization, performance practice, national styles, and the major composers for the instrument. 2.0 credits. -
CFA MP 685: Organ Seminar
Organ Seminar. Contact the School of Music for more information regarding this course. -
CFA MP 690: Orchestral Conducting Seminar
Students enrolled in Orchestral Conducting Seminar study orchestral repertoire in detail, including the role of the conductor as collaborator and accompanist in both vocal and concerto repertoire. Attention is given to the conductor's role in tuning an orchestra, development of orchestral sound, and study of string, wind, bass and percussion techniques. (3cr; may be repeated for credit; required for all MM and DMA orchestral conducting majors; open to non-conducting majors only by permission of instructor) -
CFA MP 700: Orch Conducting
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CFA MP 705: Writing for the DMA Recital Track
Prerequisite: successful completion of MH711. Research, development, and guided preparation of elements of the DMA Recital Track Lecture Recital including: project proposal, literature review, outline, bibliography, powerpoint presentation, and research paper from which the Lecture Recital will be extracted. -
CFA MP 720: Accompaniment Practicum
Advanced collaborative accompaniment experience and instruction in instrumental sonata repertoire. Required for piano majors in the Performance Diploma curriculum; elective course for all other graduate piano majors; not open to enrollment by undergraduates. Enrolled pianists are assigned to accompany one School of Music instrumental major. -
CFA MP 721: Vocal Coaching Techniques
Concentrated instruction in vocal coaching techniques from the piano. Required for MM collaborative piano majors; open by permission of instructor to graduate pianists. 1 credit. Fall semester only. -
CFA MP 723: Opera Arias for Pianists 1
Study and performance of standard opera aria repertoire for collaborative pianists. Topics include study of recitative, operas of Mozart, and the Bel Canto operas of Bellini, Rossini, Donizetti and Verdi. -
CFA MP 730: Opera Institute
Performance-based curriculum taught by full-time and adjunct faculty members, along with guest professionals who are currently in the business or have had significant operatic careers. Includes voice lessons, repertoire coaching, Italian Conversation, Acting, Movement (Stage Combat, Ballet, Period Styles, Commedia, Alexander Technique), Business Strategies, Social Protocols for the Artist, Auditions, and Networking. Singers have the opportunity to participate in two large-scale productions with a full orchestra per year, a Fringe Festival of significant one-act operas, and outreach programs.
