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71.501 Analytical TechniquesCredits: 3
71.610 Structure, Context and StyleCredits: 3
This course will bring the student to a concept of music in its theoretical, historical and cultural contexts, building on the materials and techniques acquired in undergraduate studies. Required for all Master of Music Students.
72.501 Graduate Applied Keyboard ICredits: 2
72.502 Graduate Applied Keyboard 2Credits: 2
72.511 Graduate Applied Voice ICredits: 2
72.512 Graduate Applied Voice 2Credits: 2
72.521 Graduate Applied Woodwinds 1Credits: 2
72.522 Graduate Applied Woodwinds 2Credits: 2
72.541 Graduate Applied Strings 1Credits: 2
72.542 Graduate Applied Strings 2Credits: 2
72.651 Grad Perform Keyboard 3 - INACTIVECredits: 4
73.500 Global Music for ClassroomCredits: 3
Focus on the music education profession's response to multiculturalism in education as evidenced through the National Music Standards and an examination of resources and methodologies for teaching and understanding the music of diverse cultures, styles, and genres. As one of the core professional music education courses, the course includes the component of pre-practicum fieldwork.
There will be an additional research project for Graduate Students enrolled in 73.500.
73.501 Introduction To Brass Pedagogy 1Credits: 1
Intensive class instruction toward the development of basic performance proficiency on brass instruments and the development of pedagogical skills and techniques for beginning instruction and demonstration purposes.
73.502 Introduction to Brass Pedagogy 2Credits: 1
A continuation of 73.141. Intensive class instruction toward the development of basic performance proficiency on brass instruments and the development of pedagogical skills and techniques for beginning instruction and demonstration purposes.
73.503 Introduction to Guitar PedagogyCredits: 1
Intensive class instruction toward the development of basic performance proficiency on the guitar and the development of pedagogical skills and techniques for beginning instruction and demonstration purposes.
73.504 Introduction to Woodwind Pedagogy ICredits: 1
Intensive class instruction toward the development of basic performance proficiency on woodwind instruments and the development of pedagogical skills and techniques for beginning instruction and demonstration purposes.
73.505 Introduction to Woodwind Pedagogy 2Credits: 1
A continuation of 73.144. Intensive class instruction toward the development of basic performance proficiency on woodwind instruments and the development of pedagogical skills and techniques for beginning instruction and demonstration purposes.
73.506 Introduction to Percusion PedagogyCredits: 1
Intensive class instruction toward the development of basic performance proficiency on percussion instruments and the development of pedagogical skills and techniques for beginning instruction and demonstration purposes.
73.507 Introduction to Strings Pedagogy 1Credits: 1
73.508 Introduction to String Pedagogy 2Credits: 1
Intensive class instruction toward the development of basic performance proficiency on string instruments and the development of pedagogical skills and techniques for beginning instructionand demonstration purposes.
73.510 Foundations Of Music EducationCredits: 3
This course is intended for undergraduate students preparing for teacher certification in music. Course participants will explore the historical, psychological, and philosophical foundations upon which current practices in music education are built. Students will explore these concepts through readings, class discussions, individual and group presentations, and other dynamic and interactive processes.
73.515 Special Topics in Music EducationCredits: 3
A variety of topics in Music Education will be explored such as children and the composition process, curriculum design, assessment and technology, which will vary from semester to semester.
73.516 Introduction to Voice Pedagogy 1Credits: 1
Intended to cultivate the fundamental principles of singing. The psychology of singing and the psychology of the singing voice are considered as they apply to tone production and resonance.
73.517 Introduction to Voice Pedagogy 2Credits: 1
A continuation of Voice Pedagogy 1. Intended to cultivate the fundamental principles of singing. The psychology of singing and the psychology of the singing voice are considered as they apply to tone production and resonance.
73.522 Curriculum Design in Music EducationCredits: 3
This course will focus on how to design developmentally appropriate learner centered music curricula. We will explore what it is we are looking to achieve through the arts, what types of learning we are looking to develop and what are the instructional materials and methods needed to achieve these goals.
Pre-Req: 73.551 Research in Music Ed.
Examination of appropriate instrumental repertoire for the secondary level and effective instrumental rehearsal techniques. Includes study of rehearsal planning, score preparation, and the development of fundamental musicianship skills necessary for a successful instrumental ensemble.
Students with a CSCE or UGRD career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
73.544 General Music Methods 1Credits: 3
A course designed to present the basic fundamentals of general music pedagogy, including lesson planning and the writing of instructional objectives. The course discusses basic principles of curriculum and instruction, assessment, learning styles, and developmental psychology. These are related to state curriculum frameworks and National Music Standards 1-5. As one of the core professional music education courses, the course includes the component of pre-practicum fieldwork in selected settings.
73.545 General Music Methods 2Credits: 3
Investigation of some of the most popular methods of teaching general music, including Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and comprehensive musicianship. Discussion of contemporary issues including music in special education, multicultural music education, and National Music Standards 6-9. As one of the core professional music education courses, the course includes the component of fieldwork in selected settings.
73.551 Research In Music EducationCredits: 3
Examination of appropriate choral repertoire for the secondary school level and effective choral rehearsal techniques. Covers auditioning, warmups, choral tone, diction, score preparation, and development of fundamental musicianship skills necessary for a successful choral ensemble. Serves as a choral laboratory setting for the practice of score preparation and rehearsal techniques.
73.570 Sem Admin and Super Music EducationCredits: 3
73.577 Instrumental Music WorkshopCredits: 1-2
This workshop is designed for music educators working with elementary,middle or high school instrumental ensembles, and for students seeking materials for practical application. Participants will explore band music through performance on instruments. Clinician will provide additional information as to technical facility and instrument specific rehearsal techniques.
73.578 Music/Way of KnowingCredits: 2
Nick Page presents a unique and practical fusion of ideas and skills, combining multiple intelligence and multicultural theories to create a powerful vision for music education. Using his book "Music as a Way of Knowing," Nick Page will show how music can come alive in a creative, positive environment with music as the center of a school's curriculum - to teach history, culture, and science as well as an amazing aid to listening skills, memory, and emotional well being. Nick is a master song leader who has inspired music educators throughout North America. He is also the author of Sing and Shine On! An Innovative Guide to Leading Multicultural Song, and his choral music is published by Boosey & Hawkes and by World Music Press.
73.579 World Percussion EnsembleCredits: 3
Dan Foote is a noted percussionist and leader of drumming groups. Topics to be included in the workshop include Hand Drum techniques, Listening, Part Playing, and Clave Techniques. Participants will come to understand the importance of unity, spiritual meaning and cultural influence in ensemble playing. Performance pieces will be derived from African, Caribbean, Latin American, Spanish, and Middle Eastern traditions.
73.581 The Opera ConnectionCredits: 2
Introduction to the role of computers and technology in music education programs. Course includes the development of computer literacy, including knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet applications as essential to educators, and explores MIDI, the Internet, music software, recording, multimedia and other technologies as educational tools.
73.595 Practicum & AnalysisCredits: 9
73.601 Seminar In Music EducationCredits: 3
73.610 Research in Music EducationCredits: 4
73.650 Research in Music EducationCredits: 3
73.695 Direct Study and ResearchCredits: 3
73.696 Project ReportCredits: 3
73.743 Master's Thesis, Music EducationCredits: 3
74.567 Seminar: Music HistoryCredits: 3
74.594 Graduate Directed Study in MusicologyCredits: 3
74.595 Graduate Directed Study In MusicologyCredits: 3
74.596 Introduction To Graduate StudiesCredits: 3
74.667 Seminar In MusicologyCredits: 3
75.553 Instrumental PedagogyCredits: 3
This course is directed toward the development and refinement of instrumental repertoire and pedagogy. The course will examine the application of musical content and learning sequences to the teaching of instrumental music to students at all levels. It will include the sutdy of teaching methods and materials for use in private and group instruction. Observation of studio and class teaching and supervised teaching experience will also be included. This course is directed toward meeting the NASM undergraduate pedagogy component.
Pre-Req: Music majors only, or Instructor permission.
75.563 Vocal PedagogyCredits: 3
Course will introduce students to the basics of teaching singing. It will include an overview of the anatomy of the respiratory and vocal mechanism and their application to singing; the categorization of voice types with suggestions for repertoire for young solo singers; an overview of vocal exercises for various technical goals and the diagnosis of common vocal problems and how to treat them. The class will also cover the child and adolescent voice and include in-class supervised teaching.
Pre-Req: Music majors only, or Instructor permission.
76.501 University OrchestraCredits: 1
76.502 Wind EnsembleCredits: 1
76.503 Chamber SingersCredits: 1
76.504 University ChoirCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Includes the study and performance of a wide variety of choral compositions.
76.505 Concert BandCredits: 1
76.508 Studio OrchestraCredits: 1
76.510 Opera WorkshopCredits: 1
76.551 Choral UnionCredits: 1
A large chorus open to the campus and the community without audition. Performs larger works in the choral repertoire including oratorios, masses, motets and opera.
76.552 Gentleman's ConcordCredits: 1
76.553 Percussion EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Exploration of the growing body of literature for percussion ensemble. Public performance.
76.554 Classical Guitar EnsembleCredits: 1
76.555 Brass EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Provides a wide range of performance experience through varied brass literature.
76.556 Electric Guitar EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Provides study and performance of literature for guitar, lute, etc. Required of all guitar majors each semester
76.557 Siren VoicesCredits: 1
76.558 Piano EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Provides performance experiences through varied piano ensemble literature for one and two pianos.
76.559 Mixed Chamber EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Offers a wide range of performance experience through a selection of literature for varying combinations of instruments.
76.560 String EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Provides experience in the performance of string orchestra literature.
76.561 Small Jazz EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Provides experience in the performance of jazz literature for groups ranging from four to eight members.
76.562 Jazz Laboratory EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Provides students with a clear understanding of the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to satisfactory ensemble performance and practical experience in the application of such skills, knowledge and attitudes.
76.563 Recording Studio EnsembleCredits: 1
This course introduces students to the music-making paradigm of the recording studio. Issues of musicianship and ensemble performance are addressed within the context of creating music recordings. Recording musicians must demonstrate music abilities in a range of spaces from live rooms to sound isolation booths, interacting with other musicians via microphones and headphones, contributing to music played live and previously recorded to a multitrack recorder by musicians at earlier recording sessions, collaborating with music producers and recording engineers. The ensenble includes a core rock/pop rythm section of drums, electric bass, electric guitar, keyboards, and vocalists. Other musicians are welcome to contribute to the Studio ensemble as repertoire requires. Students will prepare representative recording studio works and original compositions. Students will complete several recordings by the end of the semester.
76.565 Jazz/Rock Big BandCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Fusion big band covering a wide variety of contemporary jazz rock literature. Solo improvisational opportunities. Numerous performances.
76.570 Contemp Electronic EnsembleCredits: 1
76.601 World Music EnsembleCredits: 1
An immersion into the music of non-Western cultures, this course will provide instrumental and vocal instruction, as well as an introduction to the theory and cultural contexts that shape the practice of traditional music. The ensemble will meet weekly, with the goal of a public performance at the close of the semester.
76.602 Graduate Instrumental EnsembleCredits: 2
77.525 Community Outreach Practicum 1Credits: 1
The Community Outreach Practicum provides mentorship and initial hands-on training in the educational and arts management skills which will enable the student to build and direct community-based youth music programs.
77.526 Community Outreach Practicum 2Credits: 1
The Community Outreach Practicum provides mentorship and initial hands-on training in he educational and arts management skills which will enable the student to build and direct community-based youth music programs.
77.625 Community InternshipCredits: 6
This course will provide students with the opportunity to gain real world experience in the administration of a Community Arts organization. Students will be required to undergo 300 hours of work under the direct supervision of the director of a Community Arts organization, in coordination with a University advisor. Students will conduct research into various arts organizations, revise resumes, and draft cover letters under the guidance of the course advisor in preparation for the internship application process. Students will be required to secure the internship pending approval of the course advisor.
78.520 Recording AnalysisCredits: 3
Recognition of the unique dimensions of audio recordings, and evaluation of how they can be crafted to support musical expression. Aural analysis of audio device performance, integrity of audio quality, recording environments, and sound source characteristics. Understanding of the mix as musical interpretation and performance.
78.521 Sound Synthesis 2Credits: 3
Advanced sound synthesis techniques are studied and supplemented with sound synthesis studio laboratory work. The course will cover MIDI implementation in analog and digital sound synthesis, the historic origins of computer music and electro-acoustic music, live electronic music performance, audio equipment and applications of MIDI-based and functional devices and processors, advanced music production and sound synthesis via MIDI. Permission of Coordinator
and Chair.
78.550 Advanced Video ProductionCredits: 3
Extends basic music production skills into the professional sphere. Hands on experience is emphasized. Students are involved with exercises that teach approaches to dramatic lighting, audio-recording skills for challenging environments, specialized camera techniques used in Hollywood productions, and refined editing techniques. After completing several short video presentations, students will produce a multi-tracked production that demonstrates their competency in video and audio recording, sound effects, narration, and refined editing techniques. Prerequisite: 78.350
78.590 Advanced Acoustics for AudioCredits: 3
This course includes measuring, predicting and modifying the acoustic behavior of rooms, instruments, and speaker enclosures, culminating in original student designs. An in-depth study of sound perception will also be included along with the latest research in live sound reinforcement and related technologies. Students must complete an original rewearch project by the end of the term. Prerequisite: 78.630
78.630 Technologies of AudioCredits: 3
In-depth study of historical, current, and cutting edge technologies of audio devices, systems, and software; includes performance specifications, design and operational parameters, and interface considerations at all systems levels.
78.640 Production PracticumCredits: 3
Experimental and current recording production techniques, and historically significant approaches to recording. Performance of advanced production work including acoustic and electronic sound sources, automated mixdown, stereo and surround mixing,synchronization and MIDI, audio for visuals, multimedia. Studio production work led by lecture/demonstration classes and individual student research.
78.650 Research in Sound Recording TechnologyCredits: 3
An introduction to the knowledge and skills common to research in all areas of music: finding resources, reading and interpreting research, and understanding and applying the principles of objective investigation The research paradigms of technology and engineering, the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social and behavioral sciences are explored and contrasted. This course consists of a sequence of lectures on the fundamental topics, followed by a series of modules or case studies in specific research areas pertaining to SRT. Each class meeting involves a project or lab for which the student must write a report or research document.
78.660 Seminar in AudioCredits: 3
Current topics are explored in a seminar setting requiring student participation and research. Topics selected for in-depth examination might include advanced SRT-related research methods and materials; advanced facility and systems design; experimental technologies and media; experimental production practices or artistic projects; evaluations of recordings; audio industry trends; facility and career management. Prerequisite: 78.630.
78.740 Masters Recording ProjectCredits: 6
Planning and execution of a substantial recording project under the supervision of an SRT faculty member.
78.743 SRT Masters ThesisCredits: 6
The thesis is a scholarly investigation in SRt or an audio-related field resulting in a comprehensive written document. The student must complete acceptable research and defend it before a thesis committee. The choice of a thesis topic and a thesis advisor, the formation of a thesis committee, and the procedures for the preparation of the thesis and its defense are described in detail in the Master's 51ÊÓƵ Requirements section of the UMASS Lowell Graduate Catalog. The specific procedures required y the Department of Music are published by the Department and are available in the main office.
78.745 Continued Graduate Research SRTCredits: 1
Thesis/Project Continued Research