The request to establish MUSC 5153, 6453 and 6600; and MUPF 6120, 6120L, 6253 and 6253L

Date: December 16, 2011
To: College of Arts + Architecture
From: Clarence Greene, Faculty Governance Assistant
Approved On: December 16, 2011
Implementation Date: 2011

Note: Deletions are strikethroughs. Insertions are underlined.

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MUSC 5153. Advanced Vocal Pedagogy. (3) Prerequisite: MUSC 5137. Advanced research in singing. Topics include advanced anatomy and physiology, singer health, complementary modalities, and practical studio application. (Spring)

MUSC 6453. Voice Teaching Internships. (1) Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy program. Applied teaching with a select number of students, both male and female, and a weekly seminar to review and discuss issues and solutions in the studio. The student will develop and document a systematic teaching methodology, learn how to select appropriate repertoire based on singer ability, and apply appropriate protocols for technical issues. May be repeated for credit (Fall, Spring)

MUSC 6600. Concluding Seminar (3) Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy program. Concluding Seminar consists of a Directed Learning Project enabling the student to focus on his or her area of pedagogical interest. Students are mentored through the project by a supervising instructor. Concluding Seminar is intended to provide a learning experience for students to gain additional knowledge that will reinforce their Vocal Pedagogy program and support the student’s career goals.

MUPF 6120. Graduate Choral Ensemble. (1) Prerequisite: Audition. Co-requisite: MUPF 6120L. A mixed chorus that performs music of many styles from the Baroque period to the present. 3 contact hours. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

MUPF 6120L. Graduate Choral Ensemble Sectional Rehearsals. (0) Co-requisite: MUPF 6120. Sectional rehearsals for MUPF 6120. May be repeated. (Fall, Spring)

MUPF 6253. Applied Music: Voice. (2) Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy program. Co-requisites: MUPF 6253L and approved principle ensemble. This course consists of private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week leading to a formal jury at the end of the semester. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

MUPF 6253L. Voice Masterclass. (0) Co-requisite: MUFP 6253. Weekly masterclasses for MUPF 6253. May be repeated. (Fall, Spring)