Music and Theatre Arts
Graduate Faculty
Music:
Christine Amon, D.M.A.
Robert Baca, M.M.
Jeffery Crowell, D.M.A.
Laura L. Dunbar, Ph.D.
Christa Garvey, D.M.A.
Christine Harada Li, D.M.A.
Chia-Yu Hsu, Ph.D.
Ryan Jones, Ph.D.
Namji Kim, D.M.A.
Mark Mowry, D.M.
Phillip Ostrander, D.M.A.
Kenneth Pereira, D.M.
Gretchen Peters, Ph.D.
Nicholas Phillips, D.M.A. (Chair)
Matthew Poon, Ph.D.
Alyssa Powell, D.M.A.
Tulio Rondón, D.M.A.
Aleksander Sternfeld-Dunn, D.M.A.
John Stewart, Ph.D.
Theatre Arts and Dance:
Jennifer Chapman, Ph.D.
Arthur R. Grothe, M.F.A.
Erin Hisey, M.F.A.
Amanda Profazier, M.F.A.
James Zwicky, M.F.A.
All 500- and 600-level graduate courses include requirements or assignments which differentiate them from their companionate 300- and 400-level undergraduate offerings. Students who have taken a course at the 300- or 400-level may not include that course at the 500- or 600-level in a graduate program, except in the case of special topics courses when the topic is not the same as that taken at the undergraduate level.
Music (MUSI)
MUSI 513 Music in Early Childhood (2 crs)
• Dual-listed with MUSI 313. Credit may not be earned in both courses.
Theories of early childhood development, strategies for structuring musical experiences, and uses of music to facilitate growth in other areas.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
MUSI 676 Advanced Instrumental Techniques (1-3 crs)
• Dual-listed with MUSI 476.
Intensive study of performance techniques and pedagogy of a single instrument or family of instruments; includes the physical, psychological, and aesthetic aspects of performance, methodology and literature, equipment and maintenance.
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
MUSI 690 Elementary Music Education Workshop (1-2 crs)
• Dual-listed with MUSI 490.
For elementary classroom teachers and music specialists. Designed to meet individual needs of workshop participants. Lectures and demonstrations of classroom materials, procedures, techniques, and publications.
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
MUSI 691 Special Topics (1-3 crs)
Consent: Instructor Consent Required
• Dual-listed with MUSI 491.
Topics will vary according to interests of students and faculty. Focus is on aspects of music and music education not extensively covered in regular courses.
Attributes: Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
MUSI 692 Choral Workshop (1-2 crs)
• Dual-listed with MUSI 492.
Develops an understanding of vocal and conducting problems through the study, rehearsal, and performance of choral literature representative of specific historical periods. Specific topics to be announced and published annually.
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
MUSI 693 Jazz Arranging Workshop (2 crs)
• Dual-listed with MUSI 493. Credit may not be earned in both courses.
Instruction in techniques of arranging and scoring in jazz tradition and styles.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
MUSI 694 Percussion Workshop (1-2 crs)
• Dual-listed with MUSI 494.
For instrumental music directors who need to improve their knowledge of percussion. Review and/or introduction of basic pedagogy and practical care of instruments.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
MUSI 797 Independent Study (1-3 crs)
Consent: Department Consent Required
Individual project under the direction of a faculty member.
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
MUSI 798 Graduation Only (1 cr)
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: PR Only Grade Basis
Music Education (MUED)
MUED 691 Special Topics (1-3 crs)
Consent: Instructor Consent Required
• Dual-listed with MUED 491.
Topics will vary according to interests of students and faculty. Focus is on aspects of music education not extensively covered in regular courses.
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Theatre Arts (THEA)
THEA 690 Theatre Arts Seminar (1-3 crs)
• Dual-listed with THEA 490. See current Class Schedule for topic and prerequisites.
Exploration of advanced topic for majors and minors in Theatre Arts. Possible topics include "Auditioning," "Contemporary Drama," "Costume Design," and "Playwriting.
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
THEA 698 Theatre Arts Internship (1-3 crs)
Consent: Instructor Consent Required
• Dual-listed with THEA 498.
Practical experience in a professional or community-based theatrical, cultural, or educational organization or business. Students will extend knowledge and skills gained in prior courses.
Attributes: Internship
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
THEA 797 Independent Study (1-3 crs)
Consent: Department Consent Required
Individual project under the direction of a faculty member.
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option