Conservatory of usic: Curriculum aps Learning Outcomes Assessment eport, Spring 2014 Bachelor of Arts in usic = ntroduced = einforced = astered US 102 Compendium of Western usic History US 104 or 404 Piano (individual or class instruction) US 133 Theory PLO1: usicianship. demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, proficiency as a soloist on his or her main instrument, a demonstration of basic piano skills, and the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble. // PLO2: usic History. The student will define the eras of music history, and will identify and distinguish the musical styles and genres associated with each. PLO3: esearch. create original, insightful research into music history and analysis, resulting in an individual capstone project in the form of a research paper suitable for submission to graduate schools or publication in relevant scholarly field. US 134 Theory US 135 Aural Skills US 136 Aural Skills US 233 Theory US 234 Theory V US 235 Aural Skills US 236 Aural Skills V US 301 usic History and Literature 1
US 302 usic History and Literature US 303 usic History and Literature US 304 usic History and Literature V US 330 Form and Harmonic Analysis US 493 Private / / nstruction: Directed esearch and Writing in usicology, Ethnomusicology, or usic Theory US 496 Seminar US [many possible numbers] Large Ensemble US [many possible numbers] ndividual instruction (instrument or voice) // // Bachelor of usic in Performance: Courses shared by all emphases PLO1: usicianship. demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble, proficiency with basic music technology, and an understanding and demonstration of basic improvisation techniques. PLO2: Performance. acquire performance skills as a soloist on his or her main instrument, including knowledge in technique, historically appropriate performance styles and repertoire, and sight reading. US 102 Compendium of Western usic PLO3: Leadership. observe and experience leadership roles and professional opportunities, in order to prepare for a career as a performer. PLO4: Pedagogy. employ pedagogical techniques and skills relevant to his or her instrument family. 2
History US 104 or 404 Piano (individual or class instruction) US 133 Theory US 134 Theory US 135 Aural Skills US 136 Aural Skills US 233 Theory US 234 Theory V US 235 Aural Skills US 236 Aural Skills V US 244 Principles of usic Technology -- three of the following 4 history classes: US 301 usic History and Literature US 302 usic History and Literature US 303 usic History and Literature US 304 usic History and Literature V US 330 Form and Harmonic Analysis US 332A, B, or C usic Cultures of the World (1 of 3 regions) // 3
US 340 nstrumentation and Beginning Orchestration (except vocal emphasis) Below are courses exclusive to a particular emphasis, so every student earning a B takes the above courses, plus those relevant to his or her emphasis (for the B in performance, the emphases are conducting, instrumental, or vocal). n the case of the instrumental emphasis, courses are again subdivided into areas, as indicated below. The above courses are also taken by the other B degree candidates (composition and music education), followed by courses specific to their degree, as indicated below. Bachelor of usic in Performance: Conducting Emphasis US 104 or 404 Piano (individual or class instruction) PLO1: usicianship. demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble, and an understanding and demonstration of basic improvisation techniques. // PLO2: Performance. acquire performance skills as a soloist on his or her main instrument, including knowledge in technique, historically appropriate performance styles and repertoire, and sight reading. PLO3: Leadership. observe and experience leadership roles and professional opportunities, in order to prepare for a career as a performer. PLO4: Pedagogy. employ pedagogical techniques and skills relevant to his or her instrument family. US 124 String Class US 125 Woodwind Class US 126 Brass Class US 127 Percussion Class US 238 mprovisation: Techniques and Experiments US 301-304 usic History and Literature -V (all 4 required for B Conducting) 4
US 450 Choral Conducting US 451 Choral Conducting US 452 nstrumental Conducting US 453 nstrumental Conducting US 497 Private nstruction US 498B Senior ecital US [many possible numbers] ndividual nstruction (instrument or voice) US [many possible numbers] Large Ensemble // // Bachelor of usic in Performance: nstrumental Emphasis, Orchestral nstruments Area PLO1: usicianship. demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble, and an understanding and demonstration of basic improvisation techniques. PLO2: Performance. acquire performance skills as a soloist on his or her main instrument, including knowledge in technique, historically appropriate performance styles and repertoire, and sight reading. US 116 or 316 Studio Class / / PLO3: Leadership. observe and experience leadership roles and professional opportunities, in order to prepare for a career as a performer. PLO4: Pedagogy. employ pedagogical techniques and skills relevant to his or her instrument family. US 123 Orchestral / nstruments US 323 Orchestral / 5
nstruments US 238 mprovisation: Techniques and Experiments US 322 Small Ensemble // // // US 452 nstrumental Conducting, or US 454 Principles of Conducting US 460 Orchestral Literature US 498C Solo ecital US [many possible numbers] Large Ensemble One of the following, based on primary instrument: US 470 String Pedagogy, US 471 Percussion Pedagogy, US 472 Brass Pedagogy, or US 473 Woodwind Pedagogy // // / Bachelor of usic in Performance: nstrumental Emphasis, Guitar Area US 103 Guitar ndividual PLO1: usicianship. demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble, and an understanding and demonstration of basic improvisation techniques. / PLO2: Performance. acquire performance skills as a soloist on his or her main instrument, including knowledge in technique, historically appropriate performance styles and repertoire, and sight reading. PLO3: Leadership. observe and experience leadership roles and professional opportunities, in order to prepare for a career as a performer. PLO4: Pedagogy. employ pedagogical techniques and skills relevant to his or her instrument family. 6
nstruction US 305 Guitar ndividual nstruction US 116 Studio Class US 316 Studio Class / US 238 mprovisation: Techniques and Experiments US 322 Small Ensemble // // // US 452 nstrumental Conducting, or US 454 Principles of Conducting US 468 Guitar Literature US 474 Guitar Pedagogy / US 498D Solo ecital US [many possible numbers] Large Ensemble // // Bachelor of usic in Performance: nstrumental Emphasis, Piano/Organ Area PLO1: usicianship. demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble, and an understanding and demonstration of basic improvisation techniques. PLO2: Performance. acquire performance skills as a soloist on his or her main instrument, including knowledge in technique, historically appropriate performance styles and repertoire, and sight reading. PLO3: Leadership. observe and experience leadership roles and professional opportunities, in order to prepare for a career as a performer. PLO4: Pedagogy. The student will employ pedagogical techniques and skills relevant to his or her instrument family. US 104 Piano ndividual nstruction / 7
US 404 Piano ndividual / nstruction US 111 Accompanying US 116 Studio Class US 316 Studio Class US 238 mprovisation: Techniques and Experiments US 322 Small Ensemble, // // // student choice US 322 Small Ensemble, // // // assigned by director US 452 nstrumental Conducting, or US 454 Principles of Conducting US 475 Piano Pedagogy / US 494 Piano Literature US 498E Senior ecital US [many possible numbers] Large Ensemble // // Bachelor of usic in Performance: Keyboard Collaborative Arts Emphasis PLO1: usicianship. demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble, and an understanding and demonstration of PLO2: Performance. acquire performance skills as a soloist on his or her main instrument, including knowledge in technique, historically appropriate performance styles and repertoire, and sight PLO3: Leadership. observe and experience leadership roles and professional opportunities, in order to prepare for a career as a PLO4: Pedagogy. employ pedagogical techniques and skills relevant to his or her instrument family. 8
basic improvisation techniques. reading. performer. Foreign language in addition to GE requirement US 111 Accompanying US 116 Studio Class US 316 Studio Class US 107 Collaborative / Piano ndividual nstruction US 407 Collaborative / Piano ndividual nstruction US 223 Diction for Singers US 225 Diction for Singers US 238 mprovisation: Techniques and Experiments US 322 Small Ensemble, // // // student choice US 322 Small Ensemble, // // // assigned by director US 398A Solo ecital (half solo program) US 411 Collaborative Piano Class US 452 nstrumental Conducting, or US 454 Principles of Conducting US 456 Song Literature US 475 Piano Pedagogy US 494 Piano Literature US 498F Solo ecital US [many possible // // 9
numbers] Large Ensemble Bachelor of usic in Performance: Vocal Emphasis Foreign language in addition to GE requirement US 106 ndividual nstruction in Voice US 406 ndividual nstruction in Voice US 116 Studio Class PLO1: usicianship. demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble, and an understanding and demonstration of basic improvisation techniques. / / PLO2: Performance. acquire performance skills as a soloist on his or her main instrument, including knowledge in technique, historically appropriate performance styles and repertoire, and sight reading. PLO3: Leadership. observe and experience leadership roles and professional opportunities, in order to prepare for a career as a performer. PLO4: Pedagogy. employ pedagogical techniques and skills relevant to his or her instrument family. US 316 Studio Class TH 217 ntroduction to Acting and ovement for Singers US 223 Diction for Singers (English/talian) US 225 Diction for Singers (German) US 227 Diction for Singers (French) US 238 mprovisation: Techniques and Experiments US 450 Choral Conducting, or US 454 Principles of 10
Conducting US 456 Song Literature US 476 Vocal Pedagogy US 498G Solo ecital US [many possible numbers] Large Ensemble // // Bachelor of usic in Composition US 104 or 404 Piano PLO1: usicianship. The student will demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, proficiency as a soloist on his or her main instrument, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, and the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble. // PLO2: Composition and performance. generate a portfolio of original compositions for various ensembles/media and present them publicly. PLO3: Professional Work. experience the professional work of a composer by communicating musical ideas and concepts to professionals and audiences in rehearsal, performance, oral communication, and writing; by learning business skills; and by observing the professional work of others. PLO4: Composition Skills. demonstrate skills related to the practice of composition including pedagogical techniques and skills in composition, basic improvisation techniques, and effective work with music engraving, synthesis, and recording software. US 277 usic Composition / / / US 301-304 usic History and Literature -V (all 4 required for B Comp.) US 322 Small Ensemble New usic US 427 Advanced Counterpoint // // // // 11
US 440 Advanced Orchestration US 450 Choral Conducting, or US 452 nstrumental Conducting US 497 Private nstruction / / / / in Composition US 498A Senior ecital US [many possible numbers] ndividual instruction (major instrument/voice) US [many possible numbers] Large Ensemble // // Bachelor of usic Pre-Certification, usic Education: nstrumental Emphasis US [many possible numbers] ndividual instruction, instrumental US 103, 113, 211, or 305 Private or Class Guitar US 106 or 155 Voice or Voice Class PLO1: usicianship. demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, proficiency as a soloist on his or her main instrument, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, experience in improvisation, the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble, and an understanding and demonstration of basic improvisation techniques. // PLO2: Teaching. The student will gain teaching experience in a variety of situations, will demonstrate an understanding of classroom music programs and their function within the public and private school systems, will demonstrate an understanding of teaching philosophies, and will be prepared to enter a teacher certification program. PLO3: usicianship for teaching. demonstrate musicianship skills specific to teaching, including competency in conducting, arranging, and coaching a vocal or instrumental ensemble, as well as knowledge of instrumental families. / / 12
US 116 Studio Class US 316 Studio Class US 124 String Class US 125 Woodwind Class US 126 Brass Class US 127 Percussion Class US 231/231L ntroduction to usic Education/Lab US 238 mprovisation: Techniques and Experiments US 322 Small Ensemble // US 398B Senior ecital Half Program US 450 Choral Conducting US 452 nstrumental Conducting US 453 nstrumental Conducting US 457/457L Practicum in Choral Literature and Pedagogy/Lab US 458/458L Practicum in nstrumental Literature and Pedagogy/Lab US 459/459L Practicum in Elementary School Literature and Pedgagogy/Lab US [many possible numbers] Large Ensemble // / / / 13
Bachelor of usic Pre-Certification, usic Education: Vocal Emphasis US 106 ndividual instruction in voice US 306 ndividual instruction in voice US 103, 113, 211, or 305 Private or Class Guitar US 116 Studio Class PLO1: usicianship. demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, proficiency as a soloist on his or her main instrument, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, experience in improvisation, the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble, and an understanding and demonstration of basic improvisation techniques. PLO2: Teaching. The student will gain teaching experience in a variety of situations, will demonstrate an understanding of classroom music programs and their function within the public and private school systems, will demonstrate an understanding of teaching philosophies, and will be prepared to enter a teacher certification program. PLO3: usicianship for teaching. demonstrate musicianship skills specific to teaching, including competency in conducting, arranging, and coaching a vocal or instrumental ensemble, as well as knowledge of instrumental families. / US 316 Studio Class US 124 String Class US 125 Woodwind Class US 126 Brass Class US 127 Percussion Class US 231/231L ntroduction to usic Education/Lab 14
US 238 mprovisation: Techniques and Experiments US 322 Small Ensemble US 398C Senior ecital Half Solo // US 450 Choral Conducting US 451 Choral Conducting US 452 nstrumental Conducting US 457/457L Practicum in Choral Literature and Pedagogy/Lab US 458/458L Practicum in nstrumental Literature and Pedagogy/Lab US 459/459L Practicum in Elementary School Literature and Pedgagogy/Lab US [many possible numbers] Large Ensemble // / / / 15