School of Performing Arts

Graduate study in Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration prepares students for successful careers as administrators, advocates, and leaders in all disciplines of the arts. The program is committed to balancing theoretical study in the classroom with application through practical experiences and internships.

Visit the School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration website to learn more about its faculty and facilities.

The mission of the School of Music is:

  • To provide a rigorous performance and academic education for students who qualify for professional careers in music.
  • To provide musical and educational leadership in meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing musical environment while ensuring sound training in traditional areas of study.
  • To serve the University community through course and workshop offerings, and performances by students and faculty.
  • To serve as a cultural resource in northeastern Ohio by providing concerts, workshops, and conferences, and by sharing faculty and students' expertise with the community.

Visit the School of Music website to learn more about its faculty and facilities.

Arts Administration (AADMN) 

AADMN 600  Research & Writing Techniques  (3 Units)  
Exploration of the basic research tools and methods appropriate to the discipline, including utilization of the computer. Guidelines for writing thesis. (Formerly 7850:600)
AADMN 603  Special Topics in Arts Administration  (1-4 Units)  
(May be repeated as different subject areas are covered, but no more than 12 credits may be applied toward M. A. degree) Traditional and experimental courses in arts administration, supplementing those listed in the General Bulletin. (Formerly 7850:603)
AADMN 610  Principles of Arts Administration  (3 Units)  
Principles and practices in non-profit arts management, including organizational structure, function of boards, personnel and volunteer management, and public policy for the arts. (Formerly 7850:666)
AADMN 620  Arts Administration Practices & Policies  (3 Units)  
Financial management of the arts, facilities management, presenting performances, touring, and unique management problems in non-profit theatre companies, dance companies, orchestras, and museums. (Formerly 7850:691)
AADMN 630  Fund Raising & Grantsmanship in the Arts  (3 Units)  
Techniques and execution of a development campaign for individuals, corporations, foundations, federal and state grants, and endowment, including research and proposal writing. (Formerly 7850:682)
AADMN 640  Legal Aspects of Arts Administrators  (3 Units)  
Legal responsibilities and liabilities of an arts organization, contracts, copyright law, insurance, taxation, artists¿ rights, personnel law, and labor law. (Formerly 7850:692)
AADMN 650  Audience Development  (3 Units)  
Developing audiences for the Arts through Arts marketing techniques, including season and single ticket campaigns, promotional strategies, media/public relations, market research, and telemarketing. (Formerly 7850:665)
AADMN 660  Colloquium on the Arts  (3 Units)  
A brief exploration of the major visual and performing art forms and organizations examined in relationship to the business management of arts. Team-taught. (Formerly 7850:605)
AADMN 670  Internship  (3-6 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission. Faculty supervised work experience in which student participates in an arts management, performance or technical situation with a selected cultural organization. (Formerly 7850:698)
AADMN 680  Master's Thesis/Project  (1-6 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of graduate coordinator of arts administration program. Research related to the completion of the master's thesis or project depending on the student's degree option. (Formerly 7850:699)

Applied Music (MUSAP)

MUSAP 521  Percussion  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:521)
MUSAP 522  Classical Guitar  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:522)
MUSAP 523  Harp  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:523)
MUSAP 524  Voice  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:524)
MUSAP 525  Piano  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:525)
MUSAP 526  Organ  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:526)
MUSAP 527  Violin  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:527)
MUSAP 528  Viola  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:528)
MUSAP 529  Cello  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:529)
MUSAP 530  String Bass  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:530)
MUSAP 531  Trumpet or Cornet  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:531)
MUSAP 532  French Horn  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:532)
MUSAP 533  Trombone  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:533)
MUSAP 534  Baritone  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:534)
MUSAP 535  Tuba  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:535)
MUSAP 536  Flute or Piccolo  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:536)
MUSAP 537  Oboe or English Horn  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:537)
MUSAP 538  Clarinet or Bass Clarinet  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:538)
MUSAP 539  Bassoon or Contrabassoon  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:539)
MUSAP 540  Saxophone  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:540)
MUSAP 541  Harpsichord  (2-4 Units)  
The following courses (MUSAP 521 - MUSAP 542) are intended for a student majoring in one of the programs in the Department of Music. Course levels correspond approximately to class standing (100 for freshman, 200 for sophomore, etc.) A student may progress up one level by successfully completing an applied music jury, usually offered in the spring semester. NOTE: No more than eight credits at the 100, 200 or 300 level may apply in music degree programs; no such limit exists for the 400 level. (Formerly 7520:541)
MUSAP 542  Composition  (2-4 Units)  
Private Lessons in Music Composition. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: MUSIC 252 and permission of instructor; 7500:452 recommended. Private instruction in composition. Primarily for student whose major is theory-composition. (Formerly 7520:542)
MUSAP 621  Percussion  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:621)
MUSAP 622  Classical Guitar  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:622)
MUSAP 623  Harp  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:623)
MUSAP 624  Voice  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:624)
MUSAP 625  Piano  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:625)
MUSAP 626  Organ  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:626)
MUSAP 627  Violin  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:627)
MUSAP 628  Viola  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:628)
MUSAP 629  Cello  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:629)
MUSAP 630  String Bass  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:630)
MUSAP 631  Trumpet or Cornet  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:631)
MUSAP 632  French Horn  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:632)
MUSAP 633  Trombone  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:633)
MUSAP 634  Baritone  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:634)
MUSAP 635  Tuba  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:635)
MUSAP 636  Flute or Piccolo  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:636)
MUSAP 637  Oboe or English Horn  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:637)
MUSAP 638  Clarinet or Bass Clarinet  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:638)
MUSAP 639  Bassoon or Contrabassoon  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:639)
MUSAP 640  Saxophone  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:640)
MUSAP 641  Harpsichord  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:641)
MUSAP 642  Applied Composition  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:642)
MUSAP 661  Jazz Percussion  (2-4 Units)  
MUSAP 621 - MUSAP 661 Graduate Study in Applied Music. (May be repeated) Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in music, graduate standing and/or permission of instructor determined through audition. (Formerly 7520:661)
MUSAP 662  Jazz Guitar  (2-4 Units)  
(May be repeated) Prerequisite: undergraduate degree with a major in music. Private instruction in composition offered primarily for a student majoring in composition. Another student may be approved by composition faculty. (Formerly 7520:662)
MUSAP 663  Jazz Electric Bass  (2-4 Units)  
See department for course description. (Formerly 7520:663)
MUSAP 664  Jazz Piano  (2-4 Units)  
See department for course description. (Formerly 7520:664)
MUSAP 665  Jazz Trumpet  (2-4 Units)  
See department for course description. (Formerly 7520:665)
MUSAP 666  Jazz Trombone  (2-4 Units)  
See department for course description. (Formerly 7520:666)
MUSAP 667  Jazz Saxophone  (2-4 Units)  
See department for course description. (Formerly 7520:667)
MUSAP 668  Jazz Composition  (2-4 Units)  
See department for course description. (Formerly 7520:668)
MUSAP 669  Jazz Vocal Styles  (2-4 Units)  
See department for course description. (Formerly 7520:669)

Dance (DNCE)

DNCE 590  Workshop in Dance  (1-3 Units)  
(May be repeated for a total of eight credits) Prerequisite: Permission. Group study/projects investigating a particular field of dance not covered by other courses. (Formerly 7920:590)

Music (MUSIC)

MUSIC 500  Internship in Music  (2-4 Units)  
Prerequisite: Permission. Faculty supervised work experience in which student rehearses/conducts/teaches a performance ensemble with a selected cultural or educational organization. (Formerly 7500:500)
MUSIC 525  Music Teaching Methodologies for Graduate Students  (2 Units)  
Basic pedagogic techniques related to the teaching of undergraduate music courses, including preparation of syllabi, methods of evaluation, and instruction on class preparation and presentation. (Formerly 7500:525)
MUSIC 526  Graduate Music Theory Review  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: Undergraduate music theory equivalent to four semesters. Review of basic music theory concepts. Coverage includes the chromatic harmony vocabulary of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. (Formerly 7500:526)
MUSIC 527  Graduate Music History Review  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: Undergraduate music history equivalent to four semesters of music history or literature study. Review of basic music history for graduate students. Coverage extends from antiquity to the present. Both reading and listening assignments will be required. (Formerly 7500:527)
MUSIC 551  Introduction to Musicology  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: MUSIC 352. Comparative musicology; acoustics; psychology and physiology of music; aesthetics; theory of music theory; historical musicology. (Formerly 7500:551)
MUSIC 553  Music Software Survey and Use  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: MUSIC 122. A survey and evaluation of available software in the various forms of musical instruction. Students will design a course suitable for submission to a programmer. (Formerly 7500:553)
MUSIC 555  Advanced Conducting: Instrumental  (2 Units)  
Prerequisites: MUSIC 361 and MUSIC 442. Baton techniques and problems relating to practice, reading and preparation of scores; organization of ensembles; programming; conducting large instrumental ensembles. One hour lab required. (Formerly 7500:555)
MUSIC 556  Advanced Conducting: Choral  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: MUSIC 361 or equivalent. Conduction techniques to the choral ensemble, including leadership, error detection, tonal development, stylistic accuracy and analysis. One hour lab required. (Formerly 7500:556)
MUSIC 563  Repertoire & Pedagogy: String Instruments  (3 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study in depth of the four bowed string instruments, their teaching and close relationship. Despite obvious difference in physical application of cello and bass from violin and viola, methods of bowing, sound production and coloring are closely related. Application of the instruments to solo, chamber and orchestral playing. (Formerly 7500:563)
MUSIC 567  Guitar Pedagogy  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A systematic analysis of prevailing schools of guitar pedagogy. Sound production psychology, method books and special problems in teaching addressed. (Formerly 7500:567)
MUSIC 568  Guitar Arranging  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. After comparative analyses of selected examples, student make original solo guitar arrangements of works written for other solo instruments ensembles. (Formerly 7500:568)
MUSIC 569  History & Literature: Guitar & Lute  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study of plucked, fretted, string instruments from the 14th Century to the present; construction, notation, literature and performance practices. Modern editions and recordings evaluated. (Formerly 7500:569)
MUSIC 570  Studies Choral Literature I: Medieval/Renaissance  (2 Units)  
A survey of choral repertoire in terms of general structure, character, voicing, notation, pitch, ornamentation, improvisation, and interpretation of dynamics, rhythm, articulation, and tempo. (Formerly 7500:570)
MUSIC 571  Studies Choral Literature II: Baroque  (2 Units)  
A study of the repertoire in terms of general structure, character, voicing, notation, pitch, ornamentation, improvisation, and interpretation of dynamics, rhythm, articulation, and tempo. (Formerly 7500:571)
MUSIC 572  Studies Choral Literature III: Classic/Romantic  (2 Units)  
A study of the repertoire in terms of general structure, character, voicing, notation, pitch, ornamentation, improvisation, and interpretation of dynamics, rhythm, articulation, and tempo. (Formerly 7500:572)
MUSIC 573  Studies Choral Literature IV: 20th Century  (2 Units)  
A study of the repertoire in terms of general structure, character, voicing, notation, pitch, ornamentation, improvisation, and interpretation of dynamics, rhythm, articulation, and tempo. (Formerly 7500:573)
MUSIC 574  Integrative Conducting Workshop  (2 Units)  
A study of how to prepare and execute effective rehearsal which responds to the needs of the singers while maintaining stylistic integrity in executing the music. (Formerly 7500:574)
MUSIC 589  Music Education Jury  (0 Units)  
Prerequisites: Successful completion of undergraduate keyboard and music theory sequence, and minimum 500 jury level. Barrier exam for all music education majors. (Formerly 7500:589)
MUSIC 590  Workshop in Music  (1-3 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of topics not offered in regular curriculum. Graduate student must fulfill additional requirements. (Formerly 7500:590)
MUSIC 601  Choral Literature  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study in depth of style, structure, technical demands, manner of setting text, and special performance problems found in masterworks by great choral composers of nine centuries. (Formerly 7500:601)
MUSIC 604  Development of Opera  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Growth and development of opera from 1600 to present. Includes detailed examination of stylistic and structural changes as well as performance practices. (Formerly 7500:604)
MUSIC 609  Pedagogy of Jazz Improvisation  (3 Units)  
A detailed study of the methods and materials as they relate to the teaching of jazz improvisation. (Formerly 7500:609)
MUSIC 611  Foundations & Principles of Music Education  (3 Units)  
A study of basic historical, philosophical, sociological, and psychological concepts in the context of music education. (Formerly 7500:611)
MUSIC 612  Practices & Trends in Music Education  (3 Units)  
A study of the history of practices and trends in American music education. (Formerly 7500:612)
MUSIC 613  Measurement & Evaluation in Music  (3 Units)  
A study of measurement and evaluation techniques and their application in music education. (Formerly 7500:614)
MUSIC 616  Musical Styles & Analysis I: Music Before 1750  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: Score of 70% or higher in the Graduate Diagnostic Examination. Detailed study of compositional techniques and stylistic traits observed in Western music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. (Formerly 7500:616)
MUSIC 617  Musical Styles & Analysis II: Music Between 1750 and 1900  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: Score of 70% or higher in the Graduate Diagnostic Examination. Detailed study of compositional techniques and stylistic traits observed in Western music of the Classical and Romantic periods. (Formerly 7500:617)
MUSIC 618  Musical Styles & Analysis III: Music Since 1900  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: Graduate standing as a music major. Detailed study of compositional techniques and stylistic traits observed in Western music in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries. (Formerly 7500:618)
MUSIC 622  Music History Survey I: Music Before 1750  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: Score of 70% or higher in the Graduate Diagnostic Examination. Historical and stylistic analysis of music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque; study in depth of specific examples, from recordings, scores and live performances; continuation and synthesis of approaches normal to study of music history; selected readings related to each student's particular fields of interest; project papers. (Formerly 7500:622)
MUSIC 623  Music History Survey II: Music Between 1750 and 1900  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: Score of 70% or higher in the Graduate Diagnostic Examination. Historical and stylistic analysis of classic and romantic music; study in depth of specific examples, through recordings, scores and live performances; discontinuation and synthesis of approacher normal to study of music history; selected readings related to each student's particular fields of interest; project papers. (Formerly 7500:623)
MUSIC 624  Music History Survey III: Music Since 1900  (2 Units)  
Historical and stylistic analysis of music since 1900; study in depth of specific examples through recordings and live performances, continuation and synthesis of approaches normal to study of music history; selected readings and project papers. (Formerly 7500:624)
MUSIC 625  Graduate Bibliography & Research  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: undergraduate music degree of equivalent. Examination of all types of published music materials; research methods for thesis preparation and professional publishing; field trips to music libraries, computerized music research. (Formerly 7500:625)
MUSIC 627  Computer Studio Design  (2 Units)  
The design and maintenance of a computer lab. Emphasis on hardware and software setup to maximize function and minimize maintenance. (Formerly 7500:627)
MUSIC 628  Instructional Programming in Music for Microcomputer  (3 Units)  
Prerequisite: MUSIC 553. Introduction to programming languages for the microcomputer including BASIC, Pascal and Assembler. Programming will be directed towards music educational concepts. (Formerly 7500:613)
MUSIC 630  Teaching & Literature: Brass Instruments  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research in current trends and issues in brass teaching techniques and appropriate literature. (Formerly 7500:630)
MUSIC 631  Teaching & Literature: Woodwind Instruments  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. To delineate and clarify contemporary techniques of woodwind pedagogy and to develop a comprehensive understanding of woodwind literature. (Formerly 7500:631)
MUSIC 632  Teaching & Literature: Percussion Instruments  (2 Units)  
To train undergraduate and graduate percussion students in techniques of percussion education. Emphasis on research, literature, performance, and techniques from elementary through secondary levels. (Formerly 7500:532)
MUSIC 633  Teaching & Literature: Piano & Harpsichord  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. The examination of piano and harpsichord literature in historically chronological order with special attention to its pedagogical value and stylistic differences. (Formerly 7500:633)
MUSIC 634  Teaching & Literature: String Instruments  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research in current trends and issues in string teaching techniques and appropriate literature. (Formerly 7500:634)
MUSIC 640  Advanced Accompanying I  (1 Unit)  
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in keyboard performance and/or accompanying or the permission of the instructor. An in-depth study of principles of accompanying, sight reading, standard repertoire, and transposition. (Formerly 7500:640)
MUSIC 641  Advanced Accompanying II  (1 Unit)  
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in keyboard performance and/or accompanying or the permission of the instructor. An in-depth study of principles of accompanying, sight reading, standard repertoire, and transposition. (Formerly 7500:641)
MUSIC 642  Advanced Accompanying III  (1 Unit)  
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in keyboard performance and/or accompanying or the permission of the instructor. An in-depth study of principles of accompanying, sight reading, standard repertoire, and transposition. (Formerly 7500:642)
MUSIC 643  Advanced Accompanying IV  (1 Unit)  
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in keyboard performance and/or accompanying or the permission of the instructor. An in-depth study of principles of accompanying, sight reading, standard repertoire, and transposition. (Formerly 7500:643)
MUSIC 647  Masters Chamber Recital  (1 Unit)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Composition student will present a recital of chamber music compositions (at least one-half hour in length) written while in residence at the University. Student will actively organize and coordinate the recital and will also participate either as performer or conductor. (Formerly 7500:647)
MUSIC 653  Electronic Music  (3 Units)  
The theory and practice of electronic music composition. Developing a practical understanding of sound synthesis and MIDI in a digital/analog multi-track recording studio. (Formerly 7500:653)
MUSIC 657  School of Music Performance Seminar  (0 Units)  
Each performance area provides a forum for student and faculty members for lectures, recitals and opportunity to practice the various skills necessary for successful music performance. (Formerly 7500:657)
MUSIC 665  Vocal Pedagogy  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. In-depth study of subjects dealing with teaching of voice: physiology of vocal instrument, principles governing vocal production and application of vocal pedagogy. (Formerly 7500:665)
MUSIC 666  Advanced Song Literature I  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Systematic study of song literature presented chronologically according to national schools of composition. Stylistic compositional characteristics and representative works of all major composers of solo song literature. (Formerly 7500:666)
MUSIC 667  Advanced Song Literature II  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Systematic study of American, British and Italian song literature presented chronologically. Includes study of stylistic compositional characteristics and repertoire of major composers of song literature. (Formerly 7500:667)
MUSIC 674  Seminar in Music  (1-3 Units)  
(May be repeated for a total of 9 credits.) Intensive examination of special topics in the field of music. (Formerly 7500:674)
MUSIC 675  Seminar in Music Education  (1-3 Units)  
(May be repeated for a total of 6 credits) Intensive examination of special topics in the field of music education. (Formerly 7500:675)
MUSIC 692  Student Teaching Colloquium  (1 Unit)  
Corequisite: EDCI 694. For music education majors; certification, contracts, benefits, job market prospects and student teaching experience sharing. Restricted to students enrolled in Student Teaching in Music. (Formerly 7500:692)
MUSIC 697  Advanced Problems in Music  (1-3 Units)  
(May be repeated for a total of eight credits) Prerequisite: permission of graduate advisor. Studies or research projects related to problems in music. (Formerly 7500:697)
MUSIC 698  Graduate Recital  (2 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of graduate advisor. Recital prepared and presented as a requirement for any appropriate degree option. If recital document is to be written in conjunction with the recital, add 699 for the additional credit. Once passed, may not be repeated for credit. (Formerly 7500:698)
MUSIC 699  Masters Thesis/Project  (4-6 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of graduate advisor. Research related to the completion of the master's thesis, project, or recital document written in conjunction with the graduate recital, depending on the student's degree option. (Formerly 7500:699)

Music Organizations (MUSEN)

MUSEN 521  Guitar Chamber Music  (1 Unit)  
Prerequisite: Open to all upper class instrumentalists and vocalists. Guitarists must have taken Guitar Ensemble, MUSEN 116. Study, coaching, and performance of major works for guitar with other instruments or voice. Major conducted ensemble for guitar majors. (Formerly 7510:521)
MUSEN 602  Akron Symphony Chorus  (1 Unit)  
Open to University and community members by audition. Prospective members should contact School of Music two weeks before semester begins. Performs with Akron Symphony Orchestra. (Formerly 7510:602)
MUSEN 603  University Symphony Orchestra  (1 Unit)  
Membership by audition. Organization devoted to study of orchestral literature. Full-length concerts as well as special University appearances. Major conducted ensemble. (Formerly 7510:603)
MUSEN 604  Wind Symphony  (1 Unit)  
Membership by audition. The Wind Symphony is the most select ensemble at the University and performs the most demanding and contemporary repertoire. Major conducted ensemble. (Formerly 7510:604)
MUSEN 605  Vocal Chamber Ensemble  (1 Unit)  
Membership open to those enrolled in applied voice study. Coaching and rehearsal of solo and ensemble literature for voices from operatic, oratorio and lieder repertoires. (Formerly 7510:605)
MUSEN 606  Brass Ensemble  (1 Unit)  
Membership by audition. Study and performance of literature for brass ensemble from all periods of music history. Frequent public concerts. For advanced brass players. (Formerly 7510:606)
MUSEN 607  String Ensemble  (1 Unit)  
Membership by auditing. In-depth study and performance of chamber music literature with special emphasis on string quartet and piano trio. (Formerly 7510:607)
MUSEN 608  Opera/Lyric Theater Workshop  (1 Unit)  
Membership by audition. Musical and dramatic group study of excerpts from operatic repertoire. Includes annual production of standard opera and/or contemporary chamber work with staging, costumes and scenery. (Formerly 7510:608)
MUSEN 609  Percussion Ensemble  (1 Unit)  
Membership by auditing. Study and performance of literature for various percussion groups; develops skill in ensemble performance. (Formerly 7510:609)
MUSEN 610  Woodwind Ensemble  (1 Unit)  
Membership by audition. Study and performance of woodwind literature from all periods for various combinations of woodwinds. Develops performance skills and knowledge of woodwind literature. (Formerly 7510:610)
MUSEN 614  Keyboard Ensemble  (1 Unit)  
In-depth study of ensemble playing. Required for keyboard assistantship recipients. (Formerly 7510:614)
MUSEN 615  Jazz Ensemble  (1 Unit)  
Membership by audition. Provides experience in jazz ensemble performance. A student is assumed to have knowledge of rudiments of music and some experience in jazz ensemble performance. (Formerly 7510:615)
MUSEN 616  Guitar Ensemble  (1 Unit)  
See department for course description. (Formerly 7510:616)
MUSEN 618  Small Ensemble-Mixed  (1 Unit)  
Chamber Ensemble, Baroque Ensemble and Contemporary Music Ensemble. Each is a group of diverse instruments which rehearses and performs a selected body of music. (Formerly 7510:618)
MUSEN 620  Concert Choir  (1 Unit)  
Membership by audition. Highly select mixed choir. Performs classical literature from all periods. Campus, regional, and tour performances. 'Major conducted ensemble' for vocal majors. (Formerly 7510:620)
MUSEN 621  University Singers  (1 Unit)  
Membership by audition. Mixed ensemble devoted to performance of a wide variety of choral literature from classical to popular. 'Major conducted ensemble' for vocal majors. (Formerly 7510:621)
MUSEN 624  Opera Chorus  (1 Unit)  
Open to students and members of University community by audition. Rehearsal and production of opera and musical theatre literature with staging, costumes, and scenery. (Formerly 7510:624)
MUSEN 625  Symphony Band  (1 Unit)  
Membership by audition. The Symphony Band is a select ensemble at the University and performs standard and contemporary repertoire for wind bands. Major conducted ensemble. (Formerly 7510:625)
MUSEN 626  Marching Band  (1 Unit)  
This organization is noted for its high energy performances a University football games. Enrollment is open to all members of the University student body. (Formerly 7510:626)
MUSEN 627  Blue & Gold Brass  (1 Unit)  
The official band for Akron home basketball games. Membership is by audition. (Formerly 7510:627)
MUSEN 628  Concert Band  (1 Unit)  
Membership by audition. Open to all students regardless of academic major. The Concert Band performs standard and contemporary repertoire for wind bands. Major conducted ensemble. (Formerly 7510:628)
MUSEN 629  Blue and Gold Brass II  (1 Unit)  
The official band for Akron home ladies basketball games. Membership is by audition. (Formerly 7510:629)
MUSEN 630  Summer Symphonic Band  (1 Unit)  
Membership open to UA students and community musicians. Enrollment in course required. Summer Symphonic Band performs standard repertoire for wind band. (Formerly 7510:630)
MUSEN 650  Chamber Choir  (1 Unit)  
Membership by audition. Premiere and flagship choral ensemble. Highest level of musicianship, vocal technique, and professionalism required. Performs classical literature of all periods and genres. (Formerly 7510:650)

Theatre (THEA)

THEA 533  Theatre Organization and Production Management  (3 Units)  
Study of successful methods of theatre organization and production stage management of professional and non-professional performing arts operations. (Formerly 7800:533)
THEA 555  Creating Performance  (3 Units)  
(May be repeated for a total of six credits.) This course introduces devising processes, improvisation, ensemble work, and physical theatre techniques appropriate to the preparation of practical performance projects from sources other than a conventional play. (Formerly 7800:555)
THEA 567  Multi-Cultural Theatre  (3 Units)  
A detailed examination of contemporary performances, performance texts, and theoretical writings that reference the history and experience of diverse communities of America and the world. (Formerly 7800:567)
THEA 572  Methods of Teaching Elementary Theatre Arts  (3 Units)  
Prerequisites: graduate status. Course provides skills, knowledge and experiences essential to teaching effective and creative theatre arts in elementary school through current theories, methods and materials. (Formerly 7800:572)
THEA 573  Methods of Teaching Secondary Theatre Arts  (3 Units)  
Prerequisite: graduate status. This course presents skills, knowledge and experiences essential to teaching innovative and creative theatre arts in the secondary school through current theories, methods and materials. (Formerly 7800:573)
THEA 575  Acting for the Musical Theatre  (3 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission. A scene study course in analyzing and performing roles in American musicals. Accompanist provided. (Formerly 7800:575)
THEA 576  Theatre and Community Action  (3 Units)  
This course will explore civic engagement strategies and situations linking theatre and community in which students tackle community issues and concerns utilizing various performance techniques. (Formerly 7800:576)
THEA 590  Workshop in Theatre Arts  (1-3 Units)  
(May be repeated for a total of 6 credits) Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission. Group study or group projects investigating particular phases of theatre arts not covered by other courses in curriculum. (Formerly 7800:590)
THEA 600  Research and Writing Techniques  (3 Units)  
Exploration of the basic research tools and methods appropriate to the discipline, including utilization of the computer. Guidelines for writing thesis. (Formerly 7800:600)
THEA 603  Special Topics in Theatre Arts & Dance  (1-4 Units)  
(May be repeated as different subject areas are covered, but no more than 12 credits may be applied toward M. A. degree) Traditional and experimental courses in theater, supplementing those listed in the General Bulletin. (Formerly 7800:603)
THEA 641  Problems in Directing  (3 Units)  
Advanced directing course with special emphasis on staging of complex plays from all periods of dramatic literature. (Formerly 7800:641)
THEA 645  Seminar in Dramatic Literature  (3 Units)  
Representative Western stage play (non-American) are examined in theatrical, historical, and critical/theoretical contexts. (Formerly 7800:645)
THEA 646  Graduate Acting: Techniques  (3 Units)  
Advanced study of basic acting techniques, especially Stanislavski, through analysis and performance. Voice/Movement Lab required. (Formerly 7800:646)
THEA 648  Graduate Acting: Problems  (3 Units)  
Study of problems confronting the advanced actor in various modern styles of performance Voice/Movement Lab required. (Formerly 7800:648)
THEA 658  History of Theatre  (3 Units)  
Theater history from the Greeks to the present with emphasis on physical theater, conventions, and theater architecture of each period. (Formerly 7800:658)
THEA 659  Stage Lighting Design and Technology  (3 Units)  
Study of the art and technique of stage lighting design, including drafting of lighting plots, function of lighting instruments and of intensity control. (Formerly 7800:659)
THEA 660  Advanced Technical Theatre  (3 Units)  
Processes including multiple set productions, revolves and their rigging, techniques in simple hydraulics, pneumatics and load capacities, and properties and techniques in multi-media. (Formerly 7800:660)
THEA 662  Seminar in Scene Design  (3 Units)  
Prerequisite: THEA 336 or undergraduate scene design course or permission of instructor. Study of problems in scene design: portfolio projects, research of noted designers, studies of theater spaces, and new scenographic materials. (Formerly 7800:662)
THEA 690  Graduate Research/Readings  (1-3 Units)  
(May be repeated for a total of nine credits) Prerequisite: permission. Individual research or independent readings under supervision of member of theater graduate faculty. (Formerly 7800:690)
THEA 698  Internship: Theater  (3-6 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission. Faculty supervised work experience in which student participates in an arts management, performance or technical situation with a selected cultural organization. (Formerly 7800:698)
THEA 699  Masters Thesis  (1-6 Units)  
Prerequisite: permission of graduate coordinator of theater arts program. Research related to the completion of the master's thesis. (Formerly 7800:699)