Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Sight reading. Score reading. Transposition. Basic ensemble techniques. Two-piano and four-hand repertoire emphasized. Permission of instructor.

Gain confidence and facility improvising at the organ in a variety of forms and styles. Weekly introduction to a new technique and a step-by-step process for students to create improvisation using that technique.

Learning how to accompany baroque chamber music from figured bass symbols. Aspects of musical style and performance practice will be discussed. This course is taught on the harpsichord

Basic skills needed to be a successful church musician. Focus on hymn and service music playing, psalm and chant accompaniment, anthem accompaniment, conducting from the console, registration practice, worship planning, and tips for finding local employment or substitute work as a church musician.

Preparation of standard orchestral audition repertoire and protocol for a professional audition.

Preparation of standard orchestral audition repertoire and protocol for a professional audition.

Primarily for students in voice. Experience in conducting, coaching, accompanying, acting, directing, and stage management in the preparation and presentation of operas. Scenes from various operas and one full-length opera.

Basic phonetics (International Phonetic Alphabet). Enunciation in the foreign languages most frequently encountered in vocal and choral literature (Italian, French, and German). English diction in singing. Additional work required for graduate credit.

Basic phonetics (International Phonetic Alphabet). Enunciation in the foreign languages most frequently encountered in vocal and choral literature (Italian, French, and German). English diction in singing. Additional work required for graduate credit.

The unique sounds of French, German, Italian, English, Russian and Spanish are explored through class performances along with review of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Exploration of conceptual and experiential knowledge that benefits the practice and performance of music and theater. Students will apply conscious thinking to improve movement and performance skills without strain, stress, or pain.

The objective of this class is to introduce basic yoga principles including postures and mindfulness practices that will enable more efficient practice strategies and more focused and authentic performances.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Final research project in the Master of Music degree programs if required by degree plan or selected through advisement.