Graduate Music (MUS)

The minimum prerequisite for 50000-69999 level courses is graduate standing. The minimum prerequisite for courses 70000 and higher is doctoral standing. Additional prerequisites may apply and are listed in this catalog.

50295 Special Topics: Music, Variable Title (1-3)
Academic study in areas not offered adequately in the music curriculum. Topic areas are of special interest to the faculty member. Prerequisite: Music (MUS) major.

50296 Independent Study: Music (1-3)
Individual investigation in music topics either not offered as regular coursework or beyond the scope of existing music major courses. Prerequisite: Music (MUS) major and special approval.

51131 Keyboard Harmony (3)
Theoretical skills demonstrated at the keyboard. Harmonization of melodies in homophonic style, realization of figured bass, score reading, modulation and improvisation.

51141/71141 16th-Century Counterpoint (3)
Two- three- and four-part vocal counterpoint in 16th-century style.

51151/71151 18th-Century Counterpoint (3)
Technique of writing counterpoint in 18th-century style, especially that of J. S. Bach.

51161 Advanced Musical Analysis (3)
A study of 20th-century approaches to tonal and nontonal musical analysis. Emphasis on familiarity with styles, nomenclature and appropriate graphic techniques.

51211 Composition (2)
Study of the materials and techniques of composition culminating in original compositions based upon observable principles of unity and variety.

51231/71231 Techniques of Electronic Music (3)
Techniques of the composition of electronic music, including tape techniques and synthesizer techniques. Study oriented toward the facilities of the Kent Electronic Music Studio. Prerequisite: Music (MUS) major.

51321 Orchestration (3)
Ranges, tonal possibilities, technical limitations and transpositions for all orchestral instruments. Scoring techniques and analysis of representative instrumental ensemble repertoire.

51341 Jazz Improvisation (2)
The development of the art of jazz improvisation through performance and analysis.

51342 Jazz Arranging (2)
Arranging for the large and small jazz ensemble.

52111 African Music and Cultures (3)
African music as related to social sciences and humanities. Oral traditions. Use of music recordings, tapes, musical instruments. Participation in performance and group work involvement.

52131 America's Music (3)
Historical survey of music in America from New England psalmody to present-day compositional trends.

52141 Folk and Traditional Music of Western Continents (3)
Study of selected music cultures of Eastern and Western Europe, and South, Central and North America.

52151 Asian Musics (3)
Survey of Asian musics. Emphasis on art, folk and popular musics and relationships of these musics to their respective cultures.

52161 History of Jazz (3)
The evolution of jazz from its origins to the present.

52171 Music From World Cultures (3)
Study of selected art, folk and popular music from world cultures with emphasis on listening skills, cultural context, function, organology and technical matters of style.

52221 Symphonic Literature (3)
Historical and stylistic survey of music for large instrumental ensemble.

52222 Chamber Music Literature (3)
Historical and stylistic survey of chamber music literature.

52241 Piano Literature (3)
Survey of keyboard and piano literature from the 16th century to the present. Study of related forms and styles. Emphasis on performing, listening and analysis. Prerequisite: Special approval.

52251 Song Literature (3)
A study of vocal literature from the 16th century to the present. Emphasis upon the style, interpretation and presentation of solo materials for all voice classifications.

52261 Opera Literature (3)
The historical development of opera from the 17th century to the present. Detailed analysis of representative works.

52271 Choral Literature I (3)
Study of Western European choral literature from approximately 1450 to the early nineteenth century, i.e., Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods.

52272 Choral Literature II (3)
Choral Literature II, a continuation of Choral Literature I, is a study of Western European and North American choral music of the early nineteenth century to the present (roughly 1830 to the present).

53241 Marching Band Techniques and Literature (2)
Organization, administration and techniques of marching bands in the schools. Topics covered include musical styles, literature and show design. Prerequisite: Special approval.

53242 Jazz Ensemble Techniques (2)
Organization and administration of the jazz ensemble with emphasis on musical interpretation, jazz styles and rehearsal techniques taught through laboratory experience. Prerequisite: Special approval.

53243 Vocal Jazz and Musical Theatre in the Schools (2)
Basic techniques and materials for teaching vocal jazz and musical theatre in the schools. Administration, organization and publicity for productions as well as literature for these performing groups will be explored.

55111 University Choir (1)
Study and performance of choral music from Renaissance through contemporary styles, large and small forms with appropriate accompaniment.

55121 Kent Chorus (1)
Study and performance of choral music from Renaissance through contemporary styles, large and small forms with appropriate accompaniment.

55131/75131 Opera: Singer-Actor Techniques (2)
A course designed to give the young singing actor practical operatic experience in the performance of portions of or complete operas.

55141/75141 Kent State University Chorale (1)
Study and performance of literature for vocal chamber ensemble from medieval through contemporary styles with appropriate accompaniment sung in the original language. An audition is required before registering for this course. Prerequisite: special approval.

55142 Men's Chorus (1)
A chorus of male voices. Emphasis on music literacy, vocal production, instruction, study and performance of music written for male voices. All Western music periods are represented. Experience with mixed-voice choirs also occurs.

55143 Women 's Chorus (1)
A chorus of women's voices. Emphasis on music literacy, vocal production, instruction, study and performance of music written for women's voices. All Western music periods are represented. Experience with mixed-voice choirs also occurs.

55151 Kent State University Gospel Choir (1)
Study and performance of choral music in the gospel tradition, including works by contemporary artists. One weekly rehearsal and a minimum of one concert per semester. Off-campus concerts are possible.

55212/75212 Kent State University Orchestra (1)
A select group of instrumentalists for the purpose of studying and performing music written specifically for chamber orchestra including works of the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. An audition is required before registering for this course. Prerequisite: special approval.

55221 Concert Band (1)
Study and performance of music literature for wind band.

55222 Marching Band (1)
Study and performance of literature and maneuvers for marching band. Repeatable up to 6 hours.

55223/75223 Wind Ensembe (1)
A select concert ensemble that performs the finest in wind instrument literature with emphasis on major original works. An audition is required before registering for this course. Prerequisite: special approval.

55231/75231 Jazz Ensemble (1)
Study and performance of music literature in the jazz idiom.

55241 Trombone Ensemble (1)
A thorough study of trombone performance in various size ensembles. Emphasis on original literature from over four centuries.

55251 Percussion Ensemble (1)
A comprehensive study of percussion performance in various size ensembles. Use of keyboard percussion instruments along with drums and accessories. Study of percussion ensemble literature.

55261 Bassoon Ensemble (1)
Study and performance of music for multiple bassoons; emphasis upon refined ensemble playing, interpretation, leadership skills and arranging techniques. Repeat registration permitted.

55271/75271 New Music Ensemble (1)
Study and performance of 20th-century chamber music with an emphasis on works by contemporary composers. Repeat registration permitted.

55281 Flute Ensemble (1)
Study and performance of music for multiple flutes; emphasis upon all aspects of ensemble playing and style considerations will be addressed in both chamber and conducted formats. Repeat registration permitted.

55311/75311 Chamber Music (1-2)
The study and performance of music for small ensembles.

55321 Accompanying (1-2)
Accompanying instrumental and vocal soloists; piano ensemble works. Credit counted toward ensemble requirements. One hour credit for two hours of assigned accompanying weekly. Repeat registration permitted.

58111 Eurythmics (1)
Applied study of rhythm through kinesthetic, intellectual and emotional involvement. Movement experiences to strengthen concentration and communication among ear, brain and muscles that execute rhythm.

58112 Eurythmics (1)
A continuation of MUS 58111. Prerequisite: MUS 58111.

58221 Elements of Accompanying I (2)
Techniques of accompanying; selected overview of art song literature including Italian, German, French and English songs; development of playing-at-sight skills.

58222 Elements of Accompanying II (2)
Continuation of accompanying techniques including opera accompanying, orchestral reductions, and selected overview of literature for solo instrument and piano; continuation of playing-at-sight skills.

58241 Voice Pedagogy (2)
Survey of techniques, practices and materials of teaching voice.

58251 Pedagogy of Music Theory (2)
The principles and techniques of teaching music theory.

58257 Pedagogy— Instrumental (2)
Principles and techniques of instruction. Literature survey. Analysis of instrumental problems and performance practice. Offered as needed for strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, organ or guitar.

58393/78393 Variable Title Workshop in Music (1-4)
Offered for specific professional needs. Emphasis on performance and pedagogical skills. S/U grading.

61131/71131 Schenkerian Analysis (3)
An introduction to musical analysis according to the principles expounded by Heinrich Schenker and later exponents of his ideas.

61171/71171 Analytical Techniques I (3)
The application of standard analytical techniques to works of various style periods.

61172/71172 Analytical Techniques II (3)
The application of standard analytical techniques to works of various style periods.

61211 Composition (2-4)
Original composition using longer forms of music for diverse media including multimedia and electronic composition. Repeat registration permitted.

61331/71331 Band Arranging (2)
Arranging in traditional and contemporary styles for the wind ensemble, concert band and/or marching band.

62227/72227 History and Literature of the Wind Band (2)
Historical survey of wind band literature and the development of the ensemble.

62281/72281 Seminar in Music History and Literature (3)
Selected problems of research in music history and literature. Each student will be responsible for presenting papers for discussion. Repeat registration permitted.

62412/72412 Introduction to Ethnomusicology (3)
A study of the history, concepts and methods of ethnomusicology, techniques of field research, transcription, analysis and bibliography. Prerequisite: MUS 52111 or 52141 or 52151.

62413/72413 Advanced Field and Lab Methods in Ethnomusicology (3)
Development of professional-level research skills in all media of field documentation, transcription, analysis and scholarly writing. Study of current related issues in ethnomusicology. Prerequisite: MUS 62412.

62451/72451 Introduction to Musicology (3)
Techniques of music research and creative musical writing including special projects, reports and readings.

62511/72511 Music History I (3)
A study of Western music history and its place in the medieval world to the beginning of the 16th century (ca. 1520).

62521/72521 Music History II (3)
A study of Western music history and its place in the cultural milieu of the late Renaissance and Baroque eras.

62531/72531 Music History III (3)
A study of Western music during the classical period and the classic tradition to the end of the 19th century.

62541/72541 Music History IV (3)
A study of romantically inclined composers to the end of the 19th century and major trends, techniques and composers since 1900.

62601/72601 Seminar in Musics of Africa (3)
Specialized investigations of music cultures of Africa.

62602/72602 Seminar in Musics of the Americas (3)
Specialized investigation of music cultures of the Americas.

62603/72603 Seminar in Musics of the Middle East (3)
Specialized investigation of music cultures of the Middle East.

62604/72604 Seminar in Musics of East Asia (3)
Specialized investigation of music cultures of East Asia.

62605/72605 Seminar in Musics of South Asia (3)
Specialized investigation of music cultures of South Asia.

62606/72606 Seminar in Musics of Southeast Asia (3)
Specialized investigation of music cultures in Southeast Asia.

63198 Capstone Project (3-6)
Working under the supervision of a capstone advisor, students demonstrate synthesis of knowledge through the development of a curricular project applicable to the student's area of teaching. S/U graded.

63241 Inquiry in Music Teaching and Learning I (3)
Conducting and presenting assessment, evaluation, and research of music teaching and learning with emphasis on quantitative methodologies.

63242 Inquiry in Music Teaching and Learning II (3)
Conducting and presenting assessment, evaluation, and research of music teaching and learning with emphasis on quantitative methodologies.

63261/73261 Advanced Studies in Teaching Choral Music (3)
Development of Teaching materials, an annotated choral repertory list and instructional strategies for choral music with emphasis on rehearsal procedures and analytical techniques.

63262/73262 Advanced Studies in Teaching Insturmental Music (3)
Development of Teaching materials, an annotated instrumental repertory list and instructional strategies for instrumental music with emphasis on rehearsal procedures and analytical techniques.

63263/73263 Advanced Studies in Teaching General Music (3)
Program development, inclusion, instructional materials and innovative teaching techniques for general music programs.

63271/73271 Measurement and Evaluation in Music (3)
Study of measurement and evaluation techniques for music aptitude, achievement and preference. Emphasis on developing teacher-made tests and on available standardized music tests.

63272/73272 Learning Theories in Music (3)
Application of current theories of learning to the teaching and learning of music.

63273/73273 Psychology of Music (3)
The study of music's effect on human behavior including physiological and affective responses. Applications of music psychology to the teaching and learning of music will be explored.

63274/73274 Foundations of Music Education (3)
Study of the field of music education from perspectives of sociology, psychology, philosophy, curriculum, history and comparative curricula.

63283/73283 Research in Music Education (3)
Introduction to research techniques in music education including topic selection, data collection, analysis and interpretation; and presentation of information in written form.

63284/73284 History of Music Education (3) 
Study of historical approaches to music education with emphasis on significant people, places and events that have influenced music teaching and learning music. Prerequisite: MUS 63274.

63285/73285 Philosophy of Music Education (3)
Study of the philosophical foundations of music education with emphasis on the application of aesthetics to teaching and experiencing music. Prerequisite: MUS 63274.

63311/73311 Dalcroze Techniques in Music Education (2)
Dalcroze principles of eurhythmics, ear training and keyboard improvisation as applied to teaching music in schools. Emphasis on teaching young children. Development of teaching skills. Prerequisite: MUS 58111.

64111/74111 Conducting Projects: Choral (2 or 4)
Choral conducting techniques, score analysis, rehearsal procedures and study of musical style. Repeat registration permitted.

64121/74121 Conducting Projects: Band: (2 or 4)
Band-conducting techniques, score analysis, rehearsal procedures and study of musical style. Repeat registration permitted.

64131/74131 Conducting Projects: Orchestra (2 or 4)
Orchestra-conducting techniques, score analysis, rehearsal procedures and study of musical style. Repeat registration permitted. Prerequisite: special approval.

Applied Music

All of the following courses require permission before registration. Repeat registration permissible.

Students who plan to register for applied music for the first time must appear for an audition before the examination committee of the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music prior to registration in order to be assigned a course number and instructor.

Privately instructed applied music courses are offered each semester. Each course provides a one-half-hour private lesson weekly for 2 semester hours of credit or a one-hour lesson weekly for 4 semester hours of credit. In order to receive a passing grade in applied music, performance of a juried examination is required during the week of final examinations each semester of registration. Approved exceptions include the performance of a degree recital, a full concerto with instrumental ensemble or a major role in an opera performed during the semester of enrollment. The private instruction fee is $50 per credit hour. Prerequisite for each course is an audition.

		Master's		Doctoral
Piano		66111		76111
Piano Accompanying		66112
Voice		66311		76311
Violin		66411		76411
Viola		66412		76412
Cello		66413		76413
Double Bass		66414		76414
Flute		66511		76511
Oboe		66512		76512
Clarinet		66513		76513
Bassoon		66514		76514
Saxophone		66515		76515
Trumpet		66611		76611
Horn		66612		76612
Trombone		66613		76613
Euphonium		66614		76614
Tuba		66615		76615
Percussion		66711		76711
Guitar		66912		76912

66191 Seminar in Accompanying (2)
Studio performances of standard repertoire for piano and voice or instruments; investigation of other topics relating to the accompanying of the repertoire. Repeat registration permitted.

67243 Technology for Music Teaching and Learning (3)
Study of a variety of music software and hardware; students design and implement a project pertaining to their professional interests.

68199 Thesis I (2-6)
Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester, distributed over several semesters, if desired. S/U grading; IP permissible.

68299 Thesis II (2)
Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: MUS 68199.

68214/78214 Piano Pedagogy and Materials I (3)
Teaching techniques and materials for the studio teacher including approach to philosophy of teaching, lesson structure and current innovations.

68215/78215 Piano Pedagogy and Materials II (3)
Teaching techniques and materials for the studio teacher; analysis of specific teaching problems including the teaching of 20th-century music.

68294/78294 College Teaching of Music (3)
Study of administrative structure, faculty role, pedagogy, content and evaluation relating to the college music curriculum.

68598 Research (1-15)
Research or individual investigation for master's-level graduate students. IP permissible.

68687 Recital (1-3)
Required of all performance majors and music education majors who choose performance option. S/U grading. Prerequisite: Special approval.

68698 Essay (1-3)
Required of performance majors and music education majors who choose the recital and essay option. S/U grading; IP permissible.

71121 Evoluation of Music Theory (3)
A systematic study of significant theoretical speculation as proposed in the writings of Western theorists, ca. 500 to the present.

71191 Seminar in 20th-Century Music and Techniques (3)
Detailed class analysis of scores using specified styles and techniques; individual projects in areas of particular interest to the student. Repeatable to 6 hours credit.

71195 Special Projects in Theoretical Studies (3)
Individual and class investigation into specific methods of analysis and their application to music in various styles.

71241 Electronic Music Composition (2-4)
Original composition using tape recorders and analog synthesizers. Repeatable to 8 hours credit.

72211 Notation I (3)
Study and transcription of white mensural notation (ca. 1450- 1600) and the various types of keyboard and lute tablatures.

72212 Notation II (3)
Study of the notation of medieval polyphonic music from the earliest forms of organum through end of the 14th century. Prerequisite: MUS 72211.

72691 Seminar in Ethnomusicology (3)
Specialized topics in ethnomusicology for advanced students.

73295 Special Topics in Music Education (3)
Advanced study in selected topics that will vary from semester to semester depending on needs and interests of students. Repeat registration permitted.

73381 Advanced Research in Music Education (3)
The design, implementation and reporting of research studies that illustrate a variety of methodological and statistical plans for research in music education. Prerequisite: MUS 6/73283, doctoral standing or permission.

81196 Individual Investigation in Music Theory (1-6)
Intensive research or readings on selected topic beyond normal course coverage. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading.

81211 Composition (2 or 4)
Refinement of compositional techniques culminating in largescale works for media of student's choice. Repeat registration permitted.

82291 Seminar in Musicology (3)
Examination into primary sources, treatises and writings in selected areas in Western music. Topics selected range from medieval period to present. Repeat registration permitted.

82396 Individual Investigation in Musicology (1-6)
Intensive research or readings on selected topic beyond normal course coverage. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading. Prerequisite: special approval.

82696 Individual Investigation in Ethnomusicology (1-6)
Intensive research or readings on selected topic beyond normal course coverage. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading.

83196 Individual Investigation in Music Education (1-6)
Intensive research or readings on selected topic beyond normal course coverage. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading.

83211 Seminar in Teacher Education in Music (3)
Investigation of the role of curriculum, accreditation and certification in music teacher education. Procedures related to teaching methods courses and to the student teaching program.

88199 Dissertation I  (15)
Doctoral dissertation for which registration in at least two semesters is required, first of which will be semester in which dissertation work is begun, and continuing until the completion of 30 hours. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: pass candidacy examination.

88299 Dissertation II (1 or 15)
Continuing registration required of doctoral students who have completed the initial 30 hours of dissertation and continuing until all degree requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: MUS 88199.

88598 Research (1-15)
Research or individual investigation for doctoral students who have not yet passed their candidacy examinations. IP permissible.