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.

Intensive study of advanced methods and materials in one of the following areas of music education: elementary and general music, the school orchestra, the school band, choral music. May be repeated once for a total of two, three or four credits.

An in-depth study and analysis of the methodology and materials and their development in music education. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits when identified by different course subtitles.

For experienced music teachers who already had basic Orff Schulwerk training. This course enables students to advance their musicianship, refine pedagogic techniques, and/or do research in Orff Schulwerk.

Survey of currently published books,anthologies, and other materials for voice teaching. Various approaches to teaching vocal technique will be examined; other pertinent literature explored.

An introduction to and exploration of analytical techniques and issues relevant to the literature since 1900, addressing as well the performance implications of analytical decisions insofar as possible. Various musical dimensions will be studied including motivic structure, meter/rhythm, harmonic syntax, formal processes and text/music relationships.

May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

An internship providing pedagogical experience in undergraduate music theory (written and aural). Internship is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member who is teaching an undergraduate music theory course (MUS 170, 171, 172, 173, 270, 271, 272, or 273). May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.