Courses
The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular term. 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 MU 186: Pep Band
Boston University Athletic Bands are designed to bring together students of all majors, backgrounds, experience levels, and interests from across the University. The ensembles are campus-wide. Fall ensembles include Marching Band and Pep Band, and Spring ensembles include Winter Drumline, Winter Guard, and Pep Band. These ensembles can be taken individually or simultaneously. Effective Fall 2020, this course, when taken in sequence (Fall and Spring) fulfills a single unit in the BU Hub area of Teamwork/Collaboration. -
CFA MU 190: All-Campus Chamber Music
This course would provide an opportunity for accomplished musicians from the greater Boston University community to develop their playing in a small-ensemble setting in addition to their participation in the larger All-Campus Ensembles. Open to Non-majors. Majors seeking elective credit may also register with permission. Group placement will be determined based on the results of All-Campus auditions. Credit hours: 1 Meetings: twelve 1-hour coachings per semester and independently scheduled rehearsals; times TBD depending on the mutual availability of coach and chamber ensemble members -
CFA MU 191: Marching Band
The Boston University Marching Band is a campus-wide ensemble that is open to all students. The ensemble performs each fall at college band shows, university and civic events, and regional high school band shows as a featured collegiate band in exhibition. The Marching Band schedule is built to fit within the busy BU student's schedule. There are no auditions required for entry to the BU Marching Band. The ensemble meets 3 times per week, and rehearses less than most high school bands. The marching season ends in early November, five-to-six weeks before final exams begin. In addition to registering for Marching Band, students must also complete the ensemble Join Form: http://www.bu.edu/bands/join/ -
CFA MU 192: Concert Band
The Boston University Concert Band is a large concert ensemble comprising approximately 55 members from a multitude of majors throughout the University. The ensemble is open to all students wishing to continue making music throughout their collegiate years. The Concert Band performs a diverse section of the wind band repertoire ranging from traditional works to premieres and recent compositions by leading composers. For more information please visit www.bu.edu/bands 1 cr. -
CFA MU 193: Pep Band
The BU Pep Band is the most flexible music ensemble to join. We form two bands that rotate through performances, and students can miss a performance if they get a sub from the other band. The BU Pep Band is the driving force of the game day experience at all home Hockey and Basketball games. With a song list of over 100 classic and current tunes, the Pep Band is a high-energy, powerful ensemble beloved by our teams and fans alike. The Pep Band is also an integral part of the "Dog Pound" student fan section. Since our teams are perennial contenders for post-season play, the ensemble has many opportunities for paid travel to conference and NCAA tournaments around the country. There are even opportunities to get paid for playing at games that occur over breaks. There are no auditions required for entry to the BU Pep Band. Come be a part of this vibrant, energetic ensemble! In addition to registering for Pep Band, students must also complete the ensemble Join Form: http://www.bu.edu/bands/join/ -
CFA MU 194: Jazz Ensemble
Auditions are required for entry (visit http://www.bu.edu/bands/bands-and-ensembles/jazz-ensembles/ for information). The BU Big Band performs a variety of jazz including contemporary, classic, popular, and rare, from across the decades. Musicians often have the opportunity to work with guest artists and clinicians. The Big Band uses standard instrumentation: 4-5 trumpets, 4-5 trombones, 5 saxes, and a rhythm section (guitar, vibes, piano, bass, optional aux. percussion, and drum set). Performances consist of several concerts per semester including BU Jazz Fest and occasional high-level university functions around campus. In addition to registering for Jazz Ensemble, students must also complete the ensemble Join Form: http://www.bu.edu/bands/join/ -
CFA MU 195: Jazz Combo
The Honors Combo is dedicated to playing small group jazz, consisting mainly of a rhythm section (bass, drums, piano or guitar) and one to four other instruments, depending on balance and ability level. This ensemble is open by audition only. The Honors Combo performs several times throughout the semester. Auditions take place during the first week of classes in the fall. For more information please visit www.bu.edu/bands 1 cr. -
CFA MU 197: All-Campus Orchestra
The All-Campus Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra open by audition to the Boston University Community. The orchestra rehearses twice a week and performs two public concerts each semester. Participation in the ACO gives student and BU community musicians the tools, experience, and understanding to appreciate music for the rest of their lives, either as discerning listeners or as participants in the vibrant world of amateur music-making. Auditions for all orchestral instruments are held in the fall with auditions at mid-year for any open positions. All qualified string players are accepted, but the normal composition of an orchestra dictates limited positions for winds, brass, and percussion. For more information, please visit http://www.bu.edu/cfa/ensembles/university- ensembles/all-campus-orchestra/. -
CFA MU 199: Symphonic Chorus
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CFA MU 535: Special Topics: Music
This course description is currently under construction. -
CFA MU 795: Master's Thesis
Ongoing work toward completion of master's thesis. -
CFA MU 855: Special Topics in Music
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CFA MU 888: Continuing Study
Continuing Study: For DMA Dissertation track students whose coursework is completed but the dissertation proposal is not yet approved. -
CFA MU 995: DMA Dissertation
DMA Dissertation: This course is for DMA students who have had their dissertation proposals approved and are in their first semester of dissertation research. In subsequent semesters, students must register for CFA MU996. -
CFA MU 996: DMA Diss Cont
DMA Dissertation Continuing Study: Ongoing work toward completion of the DMA dissertation, for students who have completed their first semester of dissertation work (CFA MU995) and are continuing to work toward completion of the degree. Students must register for CFA MU996 every fall/spring semester through graduation. -
CFA MU 999: RT Cont Study
DMA Continuing Study for Recital Track: Ongoing work by degree candidates toward completion of the DMA recital track requirements. Offers certification of full-time status to those students registered for lessons only (in preparation for a degree recital). -
CFA TH 099: Matinee
Each semester that a BFA candidate is in residence at SOT, they are required to enroll in an appropriate section of Matinee. This is a non-credit course that encompasses a variety of components such as matinee productions, guest artist visits, alumni visits, master classes, make-up classes, and other special events. Completion of a Process Paper at the end of each semester is required. 0.0 credits. Fall & Spring semester. -
CFA TH 101: Introduction to the Study of Theatre and Performance
This course aims to acquaint students to theory and practice related to performance, dramatic literature, and theatre history and studies. On successful completion of this class, students will aesthetically and ethically explore artistic work relying on critical thinking and analytical acumen. Our study relies on analysis, civil discourse, reading dramatic literature and performance theory, as well as seeing, reading, and experiencing various works addressing identity theory and cultural studies. Required for BFA Theatre Core (Design, Production & Management Core and Performance Core). Open to BU Community. 3.0 credits. Fall semester. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Critical Thinking. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. -
CFA TH 104: Dramatic Literature 1: Beginnings of Theatre to the Early 19th Century
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First-Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 120). - This course investigates dramatic texts and performance dating back to ancient India and Greece through the early nineteenth century, within local and global social, artistic, and political contexts. Special emphasis will be placed on tracing the transnational movement and dissemination of dramatic texts and artistic ideas, as well as methods of interpretation. Students will investigate material historically and historiographically. Required for BFA Theatre Core. Open to BU Community. 4.0 credits. Spring semester. Effective Spring 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU HUB areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Historical Consciousness, Critical Thinking. -
CFA TH 111: Voice and Speech 1: Experiencing Voice
This course will explore sensing, freeing and developing the voice as a deep feature of the self and as a fundamental tool of the actor. This course provides a progression of exercises exploring vocal identity, how the voice works, self-observation, relaxation vs. tension, physical awareness, breath, sound, freeing the channel, releasing the voice from the body, self-expression, interpersonal communication, and autobiographical storytelling. Required for BFA Performance Core. 2.0 credits. Fall semester. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Oral and.or Signed Communication.
