WIND AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE

(Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion). The following requirements include work applied to the master’s degree.

Work elected in making up deficiencies will not count as credit toward the degree.

Performance Requirements

Major Instrument - Minimum 24 hours; election each term during Specialist program residence; completion of course 640; presentation of recital during Specialist program residence

Ensemble - minimum 9 hours, including at least 4 hours elected during Specialist program residence

Additional SMTD Requirements

Music Education, Musicology, Music Theory, Con- ducting, and/or Composition - minimum 12 hours Electives selected to reflect the needs and inter- ests of the student and to make up a coherent and defensible program of study

122 School of Music, Theatre & Dance Graduate Course Offerings

Not all of the courses listed are offered regularly. The specific courses to be offered in a given term will be posted online at the University Registrar’s website (www.umich.edu/~regoff) and on Wolverine Access. Course descriptions are presented in alphabetical order by subject area.

Performance Credit

Performance credit is available in Bassoon, Carillon, Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Euphonium/ Baritone, Flute, Fortepiano, French Horn, Harp, Harpsichord, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet/Cornet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, and Voice. Master of Music students in performance elect courses 500, 539, or 540 (four or six hours each) on their major instruments. Master’s students electing performance on secondary instruments and master’s students in pro- grams other than performance elect courses 500, 527, or 528 (two or four hours each). Specialist students in performance elect courses 600, 639, or 640 (four or six hours each) on their major instruments. Specialist students electing performance on secondary instruments and specialist students in programs other than performance elect course 600 (two or four hours). Courses 500, 540, 528, 600, and 640 may be repeated for credit. Rackham students elect courses listed under Music Performance. A student enrolled for two or three hours of credit receives a half-hour lesson (or, during the Summer Half-Term, an hour lesson). A student enrolled for more than three hours of credit receives an hour lesson. For further information, see a faculty advisor.

Courses numbered below 500 are assumed to be primarily for undergraduates, those numbered 500 and above are designed for graduate students, and courses numbered above 800 are intended only for doctoral students. Credit hours are given in parentheses; for example, (4) denotes four hours of credit. Prerequisites are indicated in italics. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be elected for graduate credit in School of Music, Theatre & Dance programs but not in Rackham programs.

ARTS ADMINISTRATION

591* Internship (1–6 credit hours) Permission of instructor.

CHURCH MUSIC

583 Hymn Improvisation (2 credit hours)

A practicum in service music with emphasis on keyboard improvisation and hymn-playing as these skills relate to service playing in churches with diverse cultural approaches to worship music. Handbells and other instruments are included as needed.

584 Console Conducting and Repertoire (2 credit hours)

A continuation of 483/583. Includes a study of anthem literature for graded choirs plus training in con- ducting from the console. Also study and performance of repertoire for organ and other instruments.

585 Blended Worship Styles (2 credit hours)

An in-depth study of the many varied liturgies currently in practice in today’s Christian churches. Emphasis on practical and philosophical aspects of blended worship in contemporary society.

586 Contemporary Church Music (2 credit hours)

Focuses on the aesthetics of contemporary church music and the methodology of successful church music administration. To yield principles and guidelines for effective presentation of church music, students deeply explore the major issues of hymn text revision regarding contemporary and inclusive language, current methods and materials for organizational effectiveness in administration, and the dissemination of high-quality music to the congregation and the community at large.

588 Church Music Administration (2 credit hours)

This course provides graduate students the opportunity to examine issues relating to music programs for today’s worshipping communities. Topics covered include preparation of budgets, setting salaries, working conditions, staff relations, publicity, recruitment of volunteers, and musical programming.

504 Words and Music (3 credit hours) Permission of instructor.

506 Special Courses (1–3 credit hours)

May be repeated for credit.

515 Introduction to Electronic Music (2 credit hours)

An elementary study of the scientific and technological basis for the electronic music medium, with emphasis on studio procedures and techniques, including recording and tape manipulation, “classic” and voltage-controlled synthesis.

516 Seminar in Electronic Music (2 credit hours)

Prerequisite: 515. Continuation of 515 with an introduction to computer technology and its electronic

music applications.

521, 522 Graduate Composition (2–4 credit hours each)

Prerequisite: 426. 521 is a prerequisite to 522. Requires concurrent election of 550. Continued work

in composition for students with some composition experience who are interested in concentrating on original creative work in contemporary idioms. Individual instruction is provided for student projects. Concurrent participating in a seminar concerned with the detailed study of recent compositions, techniques, and aesthetics (Composition 550) is required.

526 Advanced Studies in Electronic Music (2–4 credit hours)

Prerequisite: 516 or equivalent with permission of instructor. Includes the study of digital synthesis

techniques. Special attention is given to the relationship between technology, the creative process, and individual statement.

539, 540 Graduate Studies in Composition (4 credit hours each)

Prerequisite: 440. 539 is a prerequisite to 540. Requires concurrent election of 550. May be re-

peated for credit. Addresses the problems of composing for large instrumental forces, including orchestra. Special attention is given to craft, instrumentation techniques, and personal statement. Stresses score preparation and performance material extraction, manuscript reproduction methods and presentation. Concurrent participation in a seminar concerned with the detailed study of recent compositions, techniques, and aesthetics (Composition 550) is required.

550 Seminar in Composition (2 credit hours)

Study of music and examination of issues with particular interest to composers; 20th-century art music is a primary focus. Each term’s overall topic is determined by the instructor of record. In addition to lectures by the instructor, extensive student participation with assigned oral presenta- tions is expected.

601 Independent Study (2–4 credit hours)

850 Advanced Seminar in Composition (2 credit hours)

To be elected concurrently with composition 891, 892, 990. Study of music and examina-

tion of issues with particular interest to composers; 20th-century art music is a primary focus. Each term’s overall topic is determined by the instructor of record. Students preparing for pre- liminary oral examinations have an opportunity to discuss their score selections in a setting similar to the actual examination.

891, 892 Doctoral Studies in Composition (4–6 credit hours each)

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900 Preliminary Examinations (1 credit hour)

For students not otherwise enrolled. May be repeated for credit. 990 Dissertation/Precandidate

Fall, Winter, Spring-Summer Term (1–8 credit hours) Spring-Summer Half Term (1–4 credit hours)

Requires concurrent election of 850. Election for dissertation work by a doctoral student not yet

admitted to status as a candidate.

995 Dissertation/Candidate

Fall, Winter, Spring-Summer Term (8 credit hours only) Spring-Half, Summer-Half Term (4 credit hours only)

Prerequisite: Graduate school authorization for admission as a doctoral candidate. Only full-term

enrollment is permitted for the term(s) in which the candidate takes a final examination on his or her dissertation.