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Music Ensembles |
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MUN 5940 Graduate Chamber Music Studies
1 Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of director required.
Composed of graduate students interested in pursuing the chamber repertoire for their applied area. Requires two (2) hours of rehearsal and 30 minutes of coached time per week. A Graduate Chamber Music Studies Contract designating a coach and planned repertoire must be completed by student and coach and approved by the Director of Graduate Studies.
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MUN 5960 Ensemble Internship
1 Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of director required.
Graduate students may select an internship with any of the following School of Music classical instrumental or choral ensembles: Instrumental - Belmont Wind Ensemble, Belmont Orchestra, Belmont Percussion Ensemble, Belmont Guitar Ensemble, Belmont Jazz Ensemble; Choral -Belmont Chamber Singers, Belmont Chorale, University Singers, Nashville Children’s Choir, Opera Workshop, Oratorio Chorus, Women’s Choir. An Internship Contract must be completed and approved by the Director of Graduate Studies, describing specific responsibilities of the internship (e.g. assistant director, lead roles, etc.). Limited to two semesters of participation.
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MUN 5970 Commercial Ensemble Internship
1 Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of ensemble director and Director of Graduate Studies in Music.
Graduate students majoring in Commercial Music may select an internship with a School of Music commercial instrumental or choral ensemble. An Internship Contract must be completed and approved by the Director of Graduate Studies, describing specific responsibilities of the internship (e.g. assistant director, arranger, etc.). Limited to two semesters of participation.
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MUN 5980 Graduate Ensemble Studies
0-1 Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of ensemble director and instructor required.
Graduate students may participate in an approved School of Music ensemble.
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Pedagogy |
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MUP 5010 Introduction to Pedagogy of Applied Music
3 Hours
Introduction to Pedagogy of Applied Music will provide an overview of the current methods and literature, instructional techniques, philosophical bases, curriculum building, and administration of the teaching of applied music. The focus will include both pre-college and undergraduate college levels and both individual and class teaching situations.
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MUP 5020 Advanced Pedagogy of Applied Music
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MUP 5010 .
This course is designed for advanced study in the field of pedagogy of applied music under faculty supervision. The focus may include, but will not be limited to, the following topics: supervised individual and independent research, observation, supervised teaching in Belmont Academy, supervised practicum in the vocal computerized lab, and other practicum experience.
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MUP 5300 Supervised Teaching
1-2 Hours
Supervised teaching is tailored to the needs and interests of the graduate student, and will include teaching individuals or applied class, concurrent with a study of literature appropriate to the type, age, and maturity of students being taught.
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MUP 6010 Commercial Music Pedagogy
1 Hours
Course focusing on increasing skills in introductory and advanced commercial pedagogical techniques. Study will be tailored to the experience level, abilities, and creative goals of the students. Students registered for the course will meet in small group format for 50 minutes per week with the instructor. When there is one student enrolled, the course will meet for 25 minutes per week in a private lesson format. ($150.00 course fee)
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Church Music |
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MUR 5030 Issues in Church Music Education
2 Hours
A study of the philosophy and practice of the church music education program. The focus will include church music education methods and materials used to lead and teach various age groups from early childhood level through high school level.
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MUR 5120 Music in Worship: Theology, History, and Practice
3 Hours
A survey of important views on the theology of music in worship with a focus on the historical development of approaches to worship in various Christian traditions. Emphasis will be placed on worship resources and planning for effective worship.
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MUR 5130 Hymns: Their History and Use
2 Hours
A study of congregational song from the early church to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the practical use of hymns in modern worship.
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MUR 5300 Supervised Music Ministry Practicum
1-2 Hours
The practicum includes a semester of supervised leadership in a church music program. The student will be supervised by an experienced choir director or pastor and by the student’s faculty mentor.
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Music Research |
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MUS 5010 Introduction to Music Research
3 Hours
Introduction to music research tools, materials, and techniques. The focus of the course will include major references and indexes, database, and internet research. The course will be relevant to all majors and will encompass both quantitative and qualitative research. A research project relating to the student’s major will be required.
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Music Theory |
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MUT 5210 Pedagogy of Music Theory
3 Hours
An overview of the teaching of music theory with attention to current methods and literature, instructional techniques, and building curriculum and content.
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MUT 5310 Analytical Techniques
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MUG 5020 or passing score on Graduate Theory Placement Exam.
Advanced study in the analysis of music from across a range of genres and styles. In addition to traditional harmonic and formal analysis, a variety of techniques will be explored and may include LaRue style analysis; analysis of rhythm and meter; and an introduction to Schenkerian and related linear-reductive systems.
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MUT 5350 Compositional Analysis: Music Since 1900
3 Hours
A stylistic analysis and writing course dealing with the application of twentieth-century compositional materials, devices, and procedures as demonstrated in the works of significant twentieth-century composers.
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MUT 5360 Advanced Commercial Music Analysis
3 Hours
Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on graduate entry placement test for MM in Commercial Music.
The advanced study of melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, and formal analysis in jazz and popular music through application of appropriate theoretical concepts and analytical tools including chord/scale relationships and stylistic traits. Included is an analysis of modern improvisation and songwriting techniques, as well as composition in a variety of styles.
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