The request to establish MUSC 2400, 4049, 4149 and 4241

Date: April 6, 2011
To: College of Arts + Architecture
From: Clarence Greene, Faculty Governance Assistant
Approved On: February 24, 2011
Implementation Date: 2011

Note: Deletions are strikethroughs. Insertions are underlined.

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MUSC 2400. Sophomore Review. (0) A sophomore-level proficiency examination consisting of a transcript evaluation, an applied performance evaluation, and an interview. See the Department of Music Student Handbook for details.

MUSC 4049. Violin Literature. (3) Prerequisite: MUSC 4294. An analysis course focusing on the major repertoire for the violin. Methodologies will include both historical and structural analysis of violin compositions from the seventeenth century through the present. (Spring)

MUSC 4149. Violin Pedagogy. (3) Prerequisite: MUSC 2400. Co-requisites: MUPF 3249 and MUPF 3249L. A methodology course outlining the teaching techniques, materials, and related literature necessary for offering private instruction on the violin. (Fall)

MUSC 4241. Advanced Composition. (2) Prerequisite: MUSC 4240. The advanced study of composition, including process, form, pitch and rhythmic organization, and instrumentation. The course consists of advanced private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week, focusing exclusively on the writing and performance of original compositions. May be repeated for credit. (Fall)