Summer session limit one to three hours. May not be used to fulfill music scholarship award requirement. School of Music: Overview - KU Catalog Continued development of the knowledge and skills needed to teach and use the singing voice in music education and music therapy settings. Prerequisite: MUS586. May be repeated for credit. May be repeated for credit. Discover and perfect all of the tools required to become a successful pianist in the 21st Century by learning from the examples of the great pianists of yesterday and today. in performance. Prerequisite: Corequisite: Applied instruction for the appropriate instrument. Prerequisite: Performance majors must accumulate 16 credits at the 121/221 levels. Prerequisite: MUSC440 and MUSC480. Prerequisite: COND245. Audition required. Church Music in Context: A Study of Judeo-Christian Traditions from 1500 c.e. TheThomas Gorton Music and Dance Libraryin Murphy Hall houses more than 111,000 scores, books, sound recordings, videos, and serials, and has the leading music collection in the Great Plains. Prerequisite: Permission of director. To change from one school to another, the student must submit an online Change of School form. Must be taken in semester the senior recital is being performed and as required by the degree program. A scholarly paper on a topic pertinent to the student's major field. A study of repertoire and performance practice relating to the bassoon during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MTHC205. Prerequisite: MEMT330, MEMT420, and admission into the Music Education Professional Sequence; or with permission of the MEMT division. A continuation of COND245. The Chandler Unified School District offers some of the top fine and performing arts programs in the state of Arizona. Individual instruction. degree final examination. School of Music Home Graduate Programs Graduate Calendar 2023-2024 An asterisk (*) indicates the dates and times are tentative and we will update once those dates once finalized. Refinement of conducting and teaching skills in a choral setting. Study and performance of significant choral music from the major periods of music history. All graduate studentsmust have an approved plan of study by theend of their second semester of graduate study. Knowledge and skills needed to teach string instruments in music education settings. Prerequisite: Corequisite: JAZZ622. For undergraduate students. For undergraduate students. The principles of bassoon reed making, including profiling and shaping of bassoon cane and scraping of bassoon reeds. Dr. Matthew O. Smith conducts the Symphonic Band. May be repeated for credit. For freshmen and sophomores. May be repeated for credit. May be repeated for credit. An exploration of selected topics in organ design and literature. Undergraduate Prerequisite: MEMT463 and MEMT464. May be repeated for credit. Open to all students without audition. Clinical observation and application of techniques will be course components. Remedial courses do not count toward graduation in the School of Music and may not be counted as distribution courses or electives. For graduate students majoring in piano. KU Symphony Orchestra | Lied Center of Kansas Summer session limit three hours. Study and analysis of keyboard repertoire of the Romantic and Modern periods. Open to voice and theatre/voice majors, and to others with approval of instructor. For graduate students majoring in saxophone. A few examples specific to the School of Music are shown below. Summer session limit three hours. degrees, may be in physical education activity courses. Academic advisors serve as guides for academic and career interests by working closely with faculty and staff to provide a comprehensive advising experience for each students academic journey. If you wish to take the exams this semester and do not currently have access, please email musicgrad@ku.edu If you have questions about the exams, please contact Dr. Ingrid Stlzel (istolzel@ku.edu). Open only to juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: MTHC474. Music Theory Doctoral Qualifying Examination. Continued development of the knowledge and skills needed to teach string instruments in music education settings. Students in grades Kinder through 4th grade receive General Music instruction and in grades 5th and . Designed for music and theater, it contains 4 performance areas. Interventions will include, among others, approaches for stress management, medical procedural support, pre-operative and post-operative support, follow-up care in catastrophic illness, interventions in post-traumatic stress disorder, and others. Must be taken concurrently with MTHC115. Summer session limit three hours. Designed specifically for graduate students enrolled in the Graduate Licensure Program, or for those not already in possession of PK-12 Music Teacher Licensure. KU Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Only for those graduating in the Class of 2024 (summer 2023, fall 2023, and spring 2024), University of Kansas Commencement Ceremony. The School of Music at the University of Kansas ranks among the finest in America, offering comprehensive programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Open only to the candidates for the D.M.A. Students will write a scholarly paper on an approved topic. It also provides mobile configurations of resources for field-based research and pedagogy in voice studios, choir rehearsal areas, classrooms, and music therapy clinics. Study of techniques involved in jazz improvisation, including application of chord/scale relationships to basic blues and II-V-I chord progressions; transcriptions of recorded jazz solos; and memorization of jazz standards and patterns. May be repeated for credit. Fundamentals of musical composition, including melody, rhythm, harmony, notation, and instrumentation. Financial Aid and Scholarshipsadministers grants, loans, and need-based financial aid, and maintains a net price calculator to estimate your tuition and fees for attending KU. KU Operas productions have included The Mikado, The Marriage of Figaro, Albert Herring, Candide, Falstaff, Strawberry Fields, The Magic Flute, Face on the Barroom Floor, The Tales of Hoffman, La Traviata, Gianni Schicchi, Hansel and Gretel, The Sorrows of Young Werther, and Cosi Fan Tutte. curriculum in flute. Public performances include presentation of marching maneuvers and pageantry at all home football games as well as several trips each season. For juniors, seniors, and graduate students. It can be used when need arises. The group will study, rehearse, and perform traditional and contemporary choral music for treble chorus. The performing arts hall offers excellent acoustic quality and technical production capabilities. Visit theSchool of Musicfor current information about recitals, concerts, and performances. Open only to junior, senior, and graduate students. Open only to students who have been admitted to the D.M.A. For freshmen and sophomores. Solo vocal performance in a class situation with emphasis including the preparation, planning of repertoire, and interpretive skills appropriate to a recital. Investigation of a subject by means of directed readings of primary scholarly sources. Prerequisite: Corequisite: ORGN622. Two public concerts each semester as well as out-of-town concerts, radio broadcasts, and local vespers performances. Field practice of management techniques. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Examines psychological aspects of music and human musical behavior as they pertain to music instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 221-level until the music major has accumulated 8 credits. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: MUSC320, MUSC340, MUSC440, and MUSC480 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. The theories and practice of music therapy as enhancement to health and wellness and to medical interventions for adults will include applications within the medical setting and in the home setting. Membership by audition. A survey of major developments in Western music and its social, cultural, and political contexts from 1750 to the present. Open to both majors and non-majors. Events Calendar | School of Music - University of Kansas The University Orchestra is open to all players without audition. Prerequisite: MTHC674. This concert organization performs on campus as well as in other area concerts. May be repeated. Continuation of CHUR806. For graduate students. In addition, this course includes current trends in the field along with regulatory guidelines concerning practice design, implementation, evaluation, ethics, and standards of clinical practice. ), Stringed instrument repertoire from 1875 to present. May be repeated for credit. The School of Music at the University of Kansas ranks among the finest in America, offering comprehensive programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. TheUniversity Orchestra is an ensemble open to all enrolled students at the University of Kansas regardless of major, and typically presents 1-2 concerts per semester. Post Date: 07/14/2023 8:30 AM Return to full list >> If not, the student is not permitted to re-enroll unless the Graduate Division acts favorably on a departmental recommendation fro the student to continue study. Church Music in Context: A Study of Judeo-Christian Traditions from its inception to 1500 c.e. Summer session limit three hours. A special study of chamber music works, with or without piano, with emphasis on problems of style and interpretation. Prerequisite: MUSC440. Emphasis on scoring for full symphony orchestra and the large wind ensemble. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in MTHC or permission of instructor. Rehearsing and conducting non-traditional/ORFF ensemble appropriate for music education and music therapy. A special course of study to meet current needs of education professionals -- primarily for post-master's level students. Applied music lessons for undergraduate performance majors (Bachelor in Music). Prerequisite: Corequisite: SAXO622. Prerequisite: PIAN443 and PIAN444 or instructor permission. A study of repertoire and extended performance techniques of the twentieth century. An introduction to techniques for composing Western music in various styles. May be repeated for credit. Study of methods to teach and learn diction in choral music contexts. 45 credit hours must be in junior/senior-level courses, numbered 300 and above. You must have been enrolled in Spring or Summer to be eligible. Prerequisite: MUSC340. Written summaries and evaluations of the field experiences will be prepared independently by the student, a representative of the cooperating agency, and the advisor. This is designed to provide foundational understanding and experiences in the technologies and techniques of music recording. The Marching Jayhawks are part of the pageantry at football games. Prerequisite: MEMT118 or permission of the instructor. Study and performance of vocal jazz compositions and arrangements with emphasis on vocal jazz improvisation. May not contribute to major requirements for School of Music students. For more information, see USRR Article II, Section 3. curriculum in double bass. You must have been enrolled in the spring semester to be eligible. Together we welcome students, encourage them to be active participants in their educational experience, and celebrate their successes. Open only to candidates for the D.M.A. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MTHC115 or permission of instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of director. Open to junior and senior pianists with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and audition may be required. Prerequisite: PIAN743 and PIAN744 or instructor permission. For undergraduate students. Public performances include presentation of maneuvers and pageantry at all home football games as well as several trips each season. For majors in music theory and composition. Prerequisite: MTHC105. May be repeated for credit. A study of musical forms from the common practice period through the present day and analytical techniques for post-tonal music. For graduate students not majoring in carillon. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Open to all KU students. The study of literature from the Renaissance to the Early Baroque period. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A period-by-period approach to its development is taken, beginning with various precursors. In most cases, you will use the catalog of the year you entered KU (see your advisor for details). A student with excessive absences may be withdrawn from the course by the dean. Tickets are not required for admission to the ceremony, and you may bring as many guests as you wish. Application of principles of design, theory of operation, maintenance, and tuning of the piano. Continuation of PIAN284. For graduate students majoring in voice. The Wind Ensemble presents 4 or more concerts annually and tours nationally and internationally. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission into the Music Education Professional Sequence; or with permission of the MEMT division. Independent study. Open only to School of Music graduate students. Applied music lessons for undergraduate performance majors (Bachelor of Music). Master's Degree Recital. Materials and concepts for teaching beginning and intermediate instrumental students; instrument repair, adjustments and modification; reed making and adjustment where appropriate; solo and ensemble repertoire. Students can make full use of music and dance information resources. For graduate students. Course includes an overview of childhood illnesses, associated medical terminology, and therapy techniques used as contextual and procedural support. (Same as EALC408.). This experience is a minimum of five weeks full time experience. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of instructor. Prerequisite: MUSC340 and MUSC440. Only grades of C or higher are accepted as transfer credit toward degrees. Prerequisite: MEMT232 and MEMT246, and admission into the Music Education Professional Sequence; or with permission of the MEMT division. Investigation of a special topic or project. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in FLUT811. Placement by audition. Designed for students with little or no prior training in music. May be repeated for credit. For graduate students majoring in organ. A study of eighteenth century style with analysis and original work. The atmosphere is fun and friendly, and a great opportunity to meet new friends on campus. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The camp is open to high school and college players, and a jazz pedagogy class is available for credit to teachers and college students. Transcripts can be ordered online at: https://registrar.ku.edu/transcripts. For majors in music theory and composition. Emphasis placed on jazz improvisation, and a survey of a wide variety of styles for this medium. For freshmen and sophomores. Prerequisite: JAZZ 105 or JAZZ 305 or permission of instructor. The orchestra studies and performs music from the standard orchestral repertoire, along with lighter, popular works. Knowledge and skills needed to teach and use guitar functionally in music education and music therapy settings. Summer session limit three credits. Open to junior, senior, and graduate students. (Same as MUSC654.) Instruction in dance accompanying. Prerequisite: Minimum average of B in MUSC320, MUSC340, MUSC440, MUSC480 or equivalent, and permission of instructor. Advanced knowledge and skills needed to rehearse and conduct string orchestra ensembles, including attention to more difficult string orchestra literature with ensembles exhibiting increasing sophistication. A formal audition is not required. Degree and program requirements and course descriptions are subject to change. This is a 6-week online course offered online as a review class to remediate music history deficiencies as determined by the graduate diagnostic exam. Permission of instructor. Music admission is contingent upon a successful audition. (3) Practical: What genres or styles of music, liturgy, and the arts have risen to prominence in the Judeo-Christian tradition. curriculum in percussion. Only one enrollment permitted each semester; a maximum of four hours will apply toward the bachelor's degree. Further content will vary according to the instructor. The study of piano literature focusing on music of mid-century modernists through the present day. Open to all majors. Students who rank in the upper 10 percent of their graduating class graduate with distinction. The second semester of a two-year theory sequence that examines the harmonic, rhythmic, and formal organization of music. This is a 6-week online course offered online as a review class to remediate music history deficiencies as determined by the graduate diagnostic exam. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Room Acoustics are studied. Topics vary by semester. Prerequisite: MEMT250. This is an all-purpose fill in the blank course for freshmen and sophomores. This audition should be scheduled with the major division faculty at the beginning of each semester. Applied music lessons for undergraduate performance majors (Bachelor of Music). Open to all KU students. Music History Diagnostic Examinations, online via Canvas, 8:00 AM 2:00 PM, FIRST DAY OF CLASSES, $150 Late Enrollment fee begins. Applied music lessons for undergraduate performance majors (Bachelor of Music). A study of the four families of orchestral instruments (woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings) concentrating on ranges, transpositions, timbres, and techniques of the various instruments. Includes a voice teaching practicum. If you have questions about the exam, please contact Dr. Scott Murphy. For graduate students majoring in violin. May be repeated for credit. The full explanation can be found in the KU Policy Library under University Senate Rules and Regulations. Study and public performance of significant choral music from the major periods of music history. Students in other KU schools or the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences may enroll in music courses for credit. Philosophy, methods, and materials of organ pedagogy. May be repeated for credit. The normal maximum enrollment is 16 hours during fall or spring semesters or 6 hours during the summer session. Audition required. Audition application and information is available on the schools website. A special course of study to meet current needs of education professionals -- primarily for graduate students. Membership by audition. All majors, minors, and nonmajors (as space permits) who wish to take lessons must first pass an audition. Open only to students who have been admitted to the D.M.A. Examines instrumental music in the public school as a uniquely American phenomenon. May be repeated for credit. The schedule is subject to change. A comprehensive study and application of the elements that contribute to current practice in methodology and pedagogy in the music classroom, encompassing elementary general, choral, orchestral, and band music. For graduate students majoring in percussion. Open to music and non-music majors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Prerequisite: JAZZ407. Membership by audition. Jazz Workshop The KU Jazz Workshop is a week-long summer program of instruction in all aspects of jazz. Summer session limit three hours. It is a 5-level facility with offices for faculty members in applied music, music theory and composition, musicology, opera, music education, music therapy, and ensembles. The study of piano literature focusing on music of mid-century modernists through the present day. A detailed study of repertoire, performance practice, pedagogical, and stylistic problems relating to keyboard music. Primary and secondary sources in performance practices dealing mainly with the seventeenth through nineteenth centuries, with implications applicable to student's performance medium. May be repeated for credit. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of advisor and instructor. Applied music lessons. FALL BREAK (classes resume on Wednesday, Oct. 18). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Development of fluency in reading full scores at the piano. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PCUS811. Spring diplomas are made available through the Registrars Office (more info at: https://registrar.ku.edu/diplomas). Survey of selected musics and traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean, with emphasis on historical, stylistic, and cultural considerations. The advisor will schedule regular observations of the field experience and conferences with the student. curriculum in piano. Study of techniques and practices involved in arranging for the contemporary jazz ensemble (big band) and jazz combo, including voicings, counterpoint, nomenclature and writing for jazz rhythm sections. A review of the practice of Western art music composed between c. 1815 and 1900. Students may exceed the normal maximum enrollment only with the permission of the dean. Maximum seven hours credit. Students will review developmental levels for supervisors and practicum students. For juniors and seniors majoring in piano. For graduate students not majoring in bassoon. Open to all KU students. All KU students are eligible through audition for placement in a choir. Survey of the history of rock and roll, starting with its origins in rhythm and blues and continuing to the present day. Subscribe Donate to KU Music Home Videos Shorts Live Playlists Community Channels About Search Latest. Summer session limit three hours. Individual instruction. May be repeated for credit. Study of musical sound perception, cognition, response, reproduction, and creation. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence in music education or music therapy or with permission from the MEMT division. Organ literature and organ design from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Spanish, Italian, and English Baroque. Continued development of the knowledge and skills needed to teach band in music education settings. Study and analysis of keyboard repertoire from its beginning through the Classical period. Summer session limit one to three hours. Individual instruction. The principles of oboe reed making, including tube cane selection, pre-gouging, gouging, shaping, tying and scraping reeds. Applied music lessons for juniors and seniors majoring in performance. Child growth and development in music. It examines the genres, forms, styles, and performance practice of representative works by a variety of composers. Graduate Student Fall Meeting & Orientation, Swarthout Recital Hall, 3:00 PM-4:30 PM, ALL Graduate Students are welcome to attend but new graduate students are strongly encouraged. The minimum acceptable grade to remain in applied music lessons is a B-. Study and performance of works for various percussion instrument combinations. Measurement theory applied to the development and administration of measures of musical ability, achievement, attitude, and performance for the use in individual and program evaluation. Specific methodologies, strategies, approaches, and materials for music education/music therapy for specific populations, musical media, instructional settings, or clinical environments. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in FRHN811. If your school or course is not listed, your evaluation will be completed when you are admitted to KU. Emphasis on masterworks of Western music. The study of orchestral literature for wind and percussion instruments. Music majors and minors should take concurrently with MTHC106. Performances include concerts on campus and tours throughout the area. May be repeated for credit. A lecture-recital and scholarly paper on a subject pertinent to the student's major field. More information is available in the School of Music Doctoral Handbook. (Same as CHOR826.). Admission is competitive. The ASU Community Music School is pleased to offer virtual and in-person private lessons in Piano, Guitar, Saxophone and Voice. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (Same as MEMT922. Application for Graduation deadline apply for graduation on Enroll & Pay, School of Music Recognition Ceremony, 10:30 AM, Crafton-Preyer Theater, Murphy Hall Survey of concepts and practices of electronic sound synthesis. City Department News | City of Tempe, AZ Prerequisite: MTHC315. Open to all KU students. For freshmen and sophomores. A detailed study of vocal repertoire, performance practice, and stylistic problems on a selected topic from areas such as oratorio, cantata, song cycles, vocal chamber music, song, or opera of specific composers (i.e., Verdi, Wagner, Mozart, Debussy, Poulenc, Wolf, Strauss), or twentieth century song. The student assumes the total professional role as a teacher of music in an approved school setting with level and subject area to be the remaining area not experienced in MEMT498. Prerequisite: Permission of director. Summer session limit three hours. For music theory and composition majors, open to other music majors by consent of department. Current trends in goals, objectives, materials, equipment, facilities, training and evaluation will be discussed.