In-depth study of a designated topic, special issue, philosophy, or methodology of music education. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits when identified by different course subtitles.

The study of the philosophy and the pedagogy of the Orff Schulwerk method through movement, discussion, performance, improvisation, composition, and demonstration. Number of credits awarded will depend on total number of hours of participation and the amount of work in musical arrangement, orchestration, and composition. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

A continuation of MUS 570.

A study of 16th century contrapuntal techniques and of contrapuntal influences in common-practice music.

A continuation of MUS 574.

A survey of basic research techniques and materials in musicology and theory.

An intensive study of the stylistic and interpretive characteristics of solo vocal literature of a specified repertory. May be repeated as desired with different subtitles.

An intensive study of the history and literature of opera from its origins around 1600 through the early Romantic period.

This course is directed toward developing advanced competencies in music therapy theory and clinical skills. Specifically, the use of music in counseling and the development of counseling techniques appropriate in music therapy will be addressed.

This course is directed toward the development of advanced clinical skills in music therapy in an area chosen by the student in consultation with program faculty.