Music Major, Performance Concentration (Keyboard Primary) (B.Mus.) - Undergraduate - 2009 University Catalog

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The B.Mus. program in Performance prepares students for careers as performing musicians. Concentrations are available in piano, organ, and harpsichord. Students must give at least two recitals and perform in a variety of ensembles, and often have opportunities for outside work as well. Students are expected to accompany at an appropriate level and to participate actively in the musical life of Montclair State and the community.

The Music Performance Program is focused on the mastery of performance skills. The student must demonstrate outstanding ability on his or her instrument, and must be highly motivated toward high standards of achievement in performance. The performance faculty and staff work closely with individual students, with the aim of nurturing each musician's technical and artistic growth.

Those interested in pursuing a professional career as a performer often continue directly into graduate study upon completion of the undergraduate degree. The same is true of students interested in securing a position as an applied music teacher at a college or university. Some graduates create their own teaching studios, and become vital and active teachers and performers in their community.

For further information: Cali School of Music Web site.

Curriculum Requirements:  All university students must fulfill the set of General Education requirements applicable to their degree (for further information, click here.)  In addition, the requirements below apply to this major.

PERFORMANCE (KEYBOARD) CONCENTRATION

Complete 97 semester hours including the following 8 requirement(s):

  1. MUSIC THEORY/AURAL SKILLS

    Complete the following 12 courses for 24 semester hours:

    MUCP 101 Theory I 3
    MUCP 102 Theory II 3
    MUCP 103 Aural Skills I 1
    MUCP 104 Aural Skills II 1
    MUCP 201 Theory III 3
    MUCP 202 Theory IV 3
    MUCP 203 Aural Skills III 1
    MUCP 204 Aural Skills IV 1
    MUCP 303 Theory V-Counterpoint 3
    MUCP 304 Theory VI-Orchestration 3
    MUCP 310 Keyboard Harmony I 1
    MUCP 311 Keyboard Harmony II 1

  2. APPLIED MUSIC

    Complete the following 3 requirements for a total of 30 semester hours:

    1. Complete the following 4 courses for 8 semester hours:

      MUAP 121 Applied Music I 2
      MUAP 122 Applied Music II 2
      MUAP 223 Applied Music III 2
      MUAP 224 Applied Music IV 2

    2. Complete the following 4 courses for 16 semester hours:

      MUAP 345 Applied Music V 4
      MUAP 346 Applied Music VI 4
      MUAP 447 Applied Music VII 4
      MUAP 448 Applied Music VIII 4

    3. Complete 3 courses for 6 semester hours from the following list.

      MUAS 121 Applied Music (Additional Instrument) I 2
      MUAS 122 Applied Music (Additional Instrument) II 2
      MUAS 223 Applied Music (Additional Instrument) III 2
      MUAS 224 Applied Music (Additional Instrument) IV 2

  3. PERFORMANCE PRACTICUM

    Complete the following course for 5.5 semester hours:

    MUPR 040 Performance Practicum for Performance Majors 0.5

  4. RECITALS

    Complete the following 2 requirements for a total of 2 semester hours:

    1. SOPHMORE/JUNIOR RECITAL

      Complete 1 course for 1 semester hours from the following list.

      MUPR 203 Sophomore Recital 1
      MUPR 303 Junior Recital 1

    2. SENIOR RECITAL

      Complete for 1 semester hours.

      MUPR 403 Senior Recital 1

  5. ENSEMBLES

    Complete the following 4 requirements:

    1. CHOIR

      Complete for 3 semester hours.

      MUPR 030 Montclair State University Chorale 0.5

    2. COLLEGIUM MUSICUM

      Complete for 0.5 semester hours.

      MUPR 038 Collegium Musicum 0.5

    3. CHAMBER ENSEMBLE

      Complete 2.5 semester hours from the following:

      MUPR 020 Montclair State University Singers 0.5
      MUPR 034 Opera Workshop 0.5
      MUPR 038 Collegium Musicum 0.5
      MUPR 161 Harry Partch Ensemble 0.5
      MUPR 301 Chamber Ensemble Performance 0.5
      MUPR 302 Jazz Ensemble 0.5

    4. ENSEMBLE ELECTIVE

      Complete 1 semester hours from the following:

      MUPR 020 Montclair State University Singers 0.5
      MUPR 030 Montclair State University Chorale 0.5
      MUPR 031 Orchestra 0.5
      MUPR 032 Band 0.5
      MUPR 034 Opera Workshop 0.5
      MUPR 038 Collegium Musicum 0.5
      MUPR 161 Harry Partch Ensemble 0.5
      MUPR 301 Chamber Ensemble Performance 0.5
      MUPR 302 Jazz Ensemble 0.5

  6. HISTORY & LITERATURE

    Complete the following 3 requirement(s):

    1. KEYBOARD LITERATURE/MUSIC HISTORY

      Complete the following 13 semester hours:

      MUHS 307 Music History I 3
      MUHS 308 Music History II 3
      MUHS 407 Music History III 3
      MUPR 201 Keyboard Literature I 2
      MUPR 202 Keyboard Literature II 2

    2. MUSIC LITERATURE

      Complete 2 courses from the following for 4 semester hours:

      MULT 230 Vocal Repertory from Monody to Mozart 2
      MULT 231 The 19th Century Song:Lied and Melodie 2
      MULT 232 The 20th Century Art Song 2

    3. WORLD MUSIC

      Complete the following course:

      MUHS 106 Diverse Worlds of Music 3

  7. CONDUCTING

    Complete for 2 semester hours.

    MUPR 335 Elementary Conducting 2

  8. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

    Complete the following 2 requirements:

    1. Complete the following 2 courses for 5 semester hours:

      MUPR 436 Piano Pedagogy I 2
      MUTC 101 Music and Computer Technology I 3

    2. Complete 1.5 semester hours of Music Electives (you may choose any music course not previously used in major).

Course Descriptions:

MUAP121: Applied Music I

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May not be repeated for credit. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only, John J Cali School of Music approval.

MUAP122: Applied Music II

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May not be repeated for credit. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only; MUAP 121.

MUAP223: Applied Music III

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May not be repeated for credit. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only; MUAP 122.

MUAP224: Applied Music IV

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May not be repeated for credit. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only; MUAP 223.

MUAP345: Applied Music V

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May not be repeated for credit. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only; MUAP 244.

MUAP346: Applied Music VI

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May not be repeated for credit. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only; MUAP 345.

MUAP447: Applied Music VII

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May not be repeated for credit. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only; MUAP 346.

MUAP448: Applied Music VIII

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only; MUAP 447.

MUAS121: Applied Music (Additional Instrument) I

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May be repeated twice for a total of 6.0 credits. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only; John J Cali School of Music approval.

MUAS122: Applied Music (Additional Instrument) II

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May be repeated twice for a total of 6.0 credits. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only; John J Cali School of Music approval.

MUAS223: Applied Music (Additional Instrument) III

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May be repeated twice for a total of 6.0 credits. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Assigned at the discretion of the chair of John J.Cali School of Music.

MUAS224: Applied Music (Additional Instrument) IV

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May be repeated twice for a total of 6.0 credits. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Assigned at the discretion of the chair of John J.Cali School of Music.

MUCP101: Theory I

Study of harmony, counterpoint and musical analysis of small forms. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Music majors or minors only.

MUCP102: Theory II

Continuation of MUCP 101. Must be taken with MUCP 104. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 101; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP103: Aural Skills I

Sight reading and dictation in major and minor modes, using diatonic chord progressions. Basic solfeggio. Must be taken with MUCP 101. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: Music majors or minors only.

MUCP104: Aural Skills II

Continuation of MUCP 103; must be taken with MUCP 102. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 103; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP201: Theory III

Chromatic harmony; intermediate contrapuntal techniques; analysis of the larger instrumental forms. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 102; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP202: Theory IV

Continuation of MUCP 201. Must be taken with MUCP 204. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 201; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP203: Aural Skills III

Chromatic and non-tonal sight reading and dictation. "Fixed do" Solfeggio. To be taken with MUCP 201. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 104; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP204: Aural Skills IV

Continuation of MUCP 203. Must be taken with MUCP 202. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 203; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP303: Theory V-Counterpoint

Study of part writing, species and free contrapuntal practices and techniques. Contrapuntal and layer analysis. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 202; Music majors only.

MUCP304: Theory VI-Orchestration

Study of compositional and arranging techniques appropriate to writing for individual instruments and voices and for ensembles of various size and character. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 202, Music majors only.

MUCP310: Keyboard Harmony I

Skills pianists will need as professional performers, therapists, and educators. Harmonization, transposition, improvisation, realization of figured bass, reduction of open scores, and sightreading. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 102; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP311: Keyboard Harmony II

Continuation of MUCP 310. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 310; Music majors or minors only.

MUHS106: Diverse Worlds of Music

This course explores the diverse nature of the musical experience by examining various traditions from Africa, Asia, South America, Europe and North America. The study of different musical traditions develops our listening skills and allows us to consider the role of performer and their audience in multiple frameworks, including ritual, political and the world of entertainment. 3 sh.

MUHS307: Music History I

Research method and music bibliography. Styles, genres and shaping forces of Western music from the rise of polyphony in the Middle Ages through the music of Haydn and Mozart. Meets the University Writing Requirement for most Music and Music Therapy majors. Check University Writing Requirement listing for specific majors. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 102; Music majors and minors only.

MUHS308: Music History II

Continuation of MUHS 307, beginning with Beethoven; the music of the Romantic era as manifested in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; major currents of the Modern era. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUHS 307; Music majors and minors only.

MUHS407: Music History III

Major figures, forms, genres and styles from Debussy to the present. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUHS 308; Music majors and minors only.

MULT230: Vocal Repertory from Monody to Mozart

Overview of styles, genres, and performance practices of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and its musical environment. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only, MUPR 131, or John J Cali School of Music approval.

MULT231: The 19th Century Song:Lied and Melodie

A survey through performance and discussion of the origins and development of the 19th century German Lied and the French Melodie. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only, MUPR 131, or John J Cali School of Music approval.

MULT232: The 20th Century Art Song

The development of the art song in the 20th century through a survey of solo vocal literature of Europe and the Americas. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only, MUPR 131, or John J Cali School of Music approval.

MUPR020: Montclair State University Singers

Study through rehearsal and performance of madrigals. Open to all through audition. May be repeated for credit. 0.5 sh.

Prerequisites: John J Cali School of Music approval (audition).

MUPR030: Montclair State University Chorale

0.5 sh.

MUPR031: Orchestra

0.5 sh.

MUPR032: Band

0.5 sh.

MUPR034: Opera Workshop

Opera studied through performance. Nature of dramatic music, problems of movement, make-up, costuming, props and scenery. May be repeated for credit. 0.5 sh.

Prerequisites: John J Cali School of Music approval.

MUPR038: Collegium Musicum

Workshop in performance of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music for instrumentalists and singers. Introduction to the elements of Renaissance musicianship (solmization, modes, musica ficta, notation, improvisation, and ornamentation). Introduction on early instruments (recorder,flute, viola, others). Concert performances of repertory studied. May be repeated for credit. 0.5 sh.

MUPR040: Performance Practicum for Performance Majors

Performance of repertoire for coaching in interpretation, style, analysis, technique, etc. Required in conjunction with each course in the primary and major instrument. 0.5 sh.

Prerequisites: Music performance majors only.

MUPR161: Harry Partch Ensemble

Learning to play instruments from the Harry Partch instrumentarium and new techniques on standard instruments, voice. Repertoire ensemble. May be repeated 7 times for a total of 4 credits. 0.5 sh.

MUPR201: Keyboard Literature I

Investigation of standard keyboard repertory from the early Baroque through the early Romantic. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: MUAP 121.

MUPR202: Keyboard Literature II

Investigation of standard keyboard repertory from the early Romantic to the present. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: MUPR 201; Music performance majors only.

MUPR203: Sophomore Recital

Public performance of solo literature. Required of MUPR majors. This course will be graded. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MUAP 122.

MUPR301: Chamber Ensemble Performance

Study through playing or singing of chamber music in ensembles of varying size and musical styles. May be repeated for credit. 0.5 sh.

Prerequisites: John J Cali School of Music approval.

MUPR302: Jazz Ensemble

Contemporary ensemble requirements like jazz phrasing, section playing, interpretation, improvisation studied through ensemble rehearsal and performance. May be repeated for credit. 0.5 sh.

Prerequisites: John J Cali School of Music approval.

MUPR303: Junior Recital

Public performance of solo literature. Required of MUPR majors, if MUPR 203 not completed. This course will be graded. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: Music performance majors only.

MUPR335: Elementary Conducting

Baton techniques and clef reading in orchestral and choral scores. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: All Music majors or minors.

MUPR403: Senior Recital

Capstone performance of solo literature. Required for performance and theory/composition majors. Prereq: Music Majors only. Special fee. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: Music majors only.

MUPR436: Piano Pedagogy I

Methods and materials of teaching piano for piano grades I through IV. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Music majors only.

MUTC101: Music and Computer Technology I

This course develops an understanding of the influence of technology upon society in general, and, more particularly, upon the musical culture and aesthetics of the twentieth century; develops a critical understanding of concepts such as interactivity in technology, the internet as a global village, virtual reality, technology and freedom of expression, among others; demonstrates the relevance and importance of music technology throughout the various disciplines in music; develops comfort with basic computer skills; develops individual and collective problem solving skills involving technology in a variety of computing environments; develops basic understanding of data structures of computers and networking; and provides an understanding of varous hardware and software technologies, with a particular emphasis on hardware and software components involved with music instruction and production such as instructional software for musicians, data structures for digital audio and MIDI, music notation software, input devices for music notation, music sequencing, and desktop publishing for musicians. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Music major or John J Cali School of Music approval.

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