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MUS 4833 Piano Pedagogy and Practicum
The study and application of principles for teaching piano. Includes information and skills
needed to establish a private studio. Prerequisite: Instructor’s Permission.
MUS 4843 The Art of Accompanying and Practicum
The study and application of the principles of vocal and instrumental accompanying. Pre-
requisite: Instructor’s Permission.
MUS 4853 Vocal Pedagogy and Diction with Practicum
A study and application of the working of the vocal mechanism and the diagnosis and cor-
rection of vocal faults. An introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet and its use
in the study of the pronunciation of English, Latin, and Italian. Prerequisite: SO Standing
or Instructor’s Permission.
MUS 4863 Advanced Vocal Pedagogy and Diction with Practicum
A continuation of MUS 4853. Study of the International Phonetic Alphabet will include
German and French. Includes information and skills needed to establish a private studio.
Prerequisite: MUS 4853.
MUS 4890 Senior Recital II
Required for Applied pedagogy concentrations. Students will prepare 50-60 minutes of
literature from the standard repertoire, representing all style periods. For further guidelines
see the Music Student Handbook available from the Music Department Chair. Prerequi-
sites: three years applied study at the college level.
APPLIED MUSIC INSTRUCTION
Class Instruction
MUS 1211 Class Voice
Courses presenting the basics of vocal technique, interpretation, and communication
through discussion, listening, and individual coaching. Meets twice a week for one hour.
May be taken as an elective for non-music majors. Prerequisite for private voice instruction
for non-music majors.
Private Instruction
MUS 1011, 1012 Private Brass
MUS 1021, 1022 Private Guitar
MUS 1031, 1032 Private Organ
MUS 1041, 1042 Private Percussion
MUS 1051, 1052 Private Piano
MUS 1061, 1062 Private Strings
MUS 1071, 1072 Private Voice
MUS 1081, 1082 Private Woodwind
All applied music course numbers ending in “1” will require one (1) half hour lesson
per week. These courses are recommended for Non-Music Majors, Music Minors and for
Music Majors for whom this is their secondary applied instrument. Prerequisite: Instruc-
tor’s Permission or where applicable Class Voice or Class Piano.
All applied music course numbers ending in “2” will require one (1) hour lesson per
week. These courses are recommended for Music Majors for whom this is their primary
applied instrument. Prerequisite: Instructor’s Permission or Music Department Chair.