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The music program at PLU strives to provide every student at the university with a meaningful and enriching arts experience, ranging from non-major private lessons or ensemble participation to core courses to four distinctive academic majors and two academic minors. Nearly one quarter of the undergraduates at PLU participate in music annually. The program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and its graduates go on to distinguished and satisfying careers in teaching and performing.
Facilities for exploring the musical arts are outstanding. The Mary Baker Russell Music Center, with its exquisite Lagerquist Concert Hall, provides state-of-the-art focus to music study at PLU. Media-rich classrooms and labs augment studios and individual practice spaces. Private study in keyboard is available in piano, organ, and harpsichord. Other private study includes voice and all string, wind, and percussion instruments, taught by regularly performing musicians. Professional-quality experience is available to qualified performers in band, orchestra, choir, jazz, and chamber ensembles.
Faculty: Robbins, Chair; Bell-Hanson, Farner, Frohnmayer, Grieshaber, Hoffman, Joyner, Lehmann, Nance, Poppe, Rψnning, Taube, Tegels, Vaught Farner, Youtz; assisted by Agent, Anderson, Baldwin, Bloomingdale, Boughten, Box, E. Brown, Buchanan, Burns, Campos, Chung, Cline, Erickson, Ganung, Grinsteiner, Habedank, Harty, Hesla-Kopta, Houston, B. Johnson, M. Joyner, S. Knapp, Kunz, T. Larsen, B. McDonald, Ott, F. Peterson, E. Phillips, Rine, Seeberger, Scott, Spicciati, Terpenning, Vancil, Walker, Wetherington, Winkle, Wooster.
For introductory courses to the field of music, see the descriptions of Music 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 120.
Students intending to major in music should begin the major music sequences in the first year. Failure to do so may mean an extra semester or year to complete the program.
Following is the program for all entering first-year students who intend to major in music:
| Courses: |
Fall |
Spring |
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| Music Fundamentals1: 111, 113 |
22+22 |
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| Music and Culture: 1203 |
4 |
or |
4 |
| Theory: 124 |
3 |
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| Ear Training: 125, 126 |
1 |
1 |
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| Keyboarding: 115, 116, 121, 122 (per placement) |
1 |
1 |
1 These courses are prerequisite to Theory 124. All first-year
students should register for 111 and 113. A placement test will be
given during the first class meeting, and, based on the test outcome,
students will be placed in either 124, 113 or retained in 111.
2 Half-semester courses.
3 Class size limited.
General: 22 semester hours, including Music 120; one of the following: Music 115, 116, 121, 122 or 202 (1 credit); 124, 125, 126; 4 hours of Private Instruction (Music 202-219); 4 hours of Ensemble (Music 360-384); one of the following: Music 101-106, 234, 333, 334; 0-1 hour of music elective.
Specialized: 32 semester hours, including courses required in the General Minor (22 hours) plus 4 additional hours of Private Instruction (Music 401-419) and one of the Concentration Modules (6 hours) listed under the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree (see below) or in jazz (see below).
Students interested in pursuing the academic study of jazz at PLU have three options:
1. Specialized Music Minor in Jazz: 32 semester hours, including courses in the general minor (22), 4 additional hours of private instruction, and 6 additional hours including 103, 224, and 427. Jazz students may fulfill the ensemble requirement in the University Jazz Ensemble (375), Vocal Jazz Ensemble (378) or combos (381).
2. Jazz study in combination with an outside, nonmusic field (Bachelor of Musical Arts degree): 62 semester hours. Jazz students may major in music under the BMA degree while combining music studies with a nonmusic academic minor or second major.
3. Jazz study in combination with nonjazz (classical) performance study (Bachelor of Music degree): 80 semester hours. Instrumental jazz students may major in performance (see Bachelor of Music below) in which up to half the studio instruction and recital literature can be in jazz (see academic program contract for details).
Entrance Audition: To be admitted to a music major program, prospective students must audition for the music faculty.
Music majors should fill out a declaration of major form during their first semester of enrollment in the program and be assigned to a music faculty advisor.
Declaration of major: Students interested in majoring in music should complete an academic program contract declaring a music major during their first semester of enrollment in the program. They will be assigned a music faculty advisor who will assure that the student receives help in exploring the various majors and in scheduling music study in the most efficient and economical manner. Majors can always be changed later.
Ensemble Requirement: Music majors are required to participate every semester in one of the music ensembles specified in their major. (Exception: semesters involving study abroad and/or student teaching.)
Keyboard Proficiency: Basic keyboard skills are required in all
music majors (BM, BME, BMA, BA). Attainment of adequate keyboard skills
is determined by successful completion (letter grade of "C" or better) in MUSI 122 Keyboarding II.
Language Requirement: Vocal performance majors are required to take at least one year of language study (two regular semesters) in French or German (see department handbook).
grades and grade point policy: 1) Only grades of C or higher in music courses may be counted toward a music major. Courses in which the student receives lower than a C must be repeated, unless substitute course work is authorized by the department. 2) Majors must maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average in academic music courses (private lessons and ensembles excluded) to remain in the program (see department handbook).
Music Major assessment: Students pursuing Bachelor of Music (BM), Bachelor of Music Education (BME), Bachelor of Musical Arts (BMA) or Bachelor of Arts in music (BA) degrees will have their progress and potential assessed at the end of the first, sophomore, junior, and senior years. Assessments are made by the music faculty via progress reviews, juries, and public presentations. Outcomes are pass/fail; students who fail an assessment will not be allowed to continue in the music program (see department handbook).
Music Core: The following core is required in all music degree programs:
| The followoing core is required in all music degree programs: |
|
| Music and Culture: 120 |
4 |
| Keyboarding: 121, 122 |
2 |
| Theory: 124, 223, 224 |
7 |
| Music History:234, 333, 334 |
9 |
| Ear Training: 125, 126, 225, 226 |
4 |
| Semester hours: |
26 |
The Music Core is fundamental to the pursuit of the music major and should
be completed in the following sequence:
| Year 1: |
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| Fall |
111/113 Fundamentals prerequisite to 124 |
| 115/121 Keyboarding Class (1) per placement |
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| 120 Music and Culture (4) (if preferred, can take 120 Music and Culture spring semester) |
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| 125 Ear Training I (1) |
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| Spring |
116/121 Keyboarding Class (1) per placement |
| 124 Theory I (3) |
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| 126 Ear Training II (1) |
|
| Year 2: |
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| Fall |
121 Keyboarding I (1) per placement |
| 223 Theory II (3) |
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| 225 Ear Trainging II (1) |
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| Spring |
122
Keyboarding II (1) per
placement
|
| 224 Jazz Theory Lab (1) |
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| 226 Ear Training IV (1) |
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| 234 History I (3) |
|
Music Core requirements must be fulfilled by enrollment in specific courses and may not be taken by means of independent study.
Bachelor of Arts Major: Maximum of 44 semester hours including music core (26 hours), plus 4 hours of ensemble; 6 hours (two courses) from 336, 337, and/or 338; 4 hours of private instruction from 201219; 2 hours of private instruction from 401419; 499 (2 credits). Senior Project: Research paper and public presentation (see department handbook for details). In addition to requirements listed above, candidates for the BA degree must meet College of Arts and Sciences requirement (Option I, II).
Bachelor of Music Education:
Bachelor of Music Education: K-12 Choral
Bachelor of Music Education: K-12 Instrumental (Band)
Bachelor of Music Education: K-12 Instrumental (Orchestra)
Music Education Core: All BME degrees include the following music
education core courses:
| Required Components |
|
| 240 Foundations of Music Education |
3 |
| 340 Materials and Methods for Secondary General Music |
2 |
| 343 Materials and Methods for Secondary General Music |
2 |
| 345 Conducting I |
1 |
| 346 Conducting II |
1 |
| 347 Adaptive Music |
1 |
| 348 Practicum in Music Education |
1 |
| 445 Conducting III |
1 |
| 446 Conducting IV |
1 |
| 469 Student Teaching Semeinar |
2 |
| Music Education Core: |
15 semester hours |
School of Education Sequence:
In addition to the music courses listed below, all music education majors
are required to take the following courses in the School of Education:
| School of Education Components |
|
| Education 391 Foundations of Learning |
3 |
| Educational Psychology 361 Psychology for Teaching |
3 |
| Special Education 480 Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect |
1 |
| Education 468 Student Teaching |
10 |
| School of Education Sequence: |
17 semester hours |
Music Education Curricula:
| K12 Choral (Elementary or Secondary Emphasis) |
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| Music Core |
26 |
| Music 360363 Large Ensemble |
6 |
| Music 204/404/499** Private Instruction Voice ( 6 semesters) |
6 |
| Music Education Core |
15 |
| Music 248 or 366 Guitar Lab or Opera Workshop |
1 |
| Music 421 Advanced Keyboard (private study) |
2 |
| Music 440 Methods and Materials for K9 Music I |
2 |
| Music 443 Methods for Secondary Choral Music |
2 |
| Music 441 or 444 Methods and Materials of K9 |
2 |
| Music II or Materials for Secondary Choral Music |
2 |
| 62 semester hours |
|
First-year, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior assessments required.
Completion of all music requirements required prior to student teaching.
School of Education sequence required.<>
* Consecutive fall/spring semesters.
** Senior Project: Half recital.
Music Education Curricula:
| K12 Instrumental (Band) |
|
| Music Core |
26 |
| Music 370, 371, 380 Large Ensemble |
6 |
| Music 202219, 402419, 499** Private Instruction: Principal Instrument (6 semesters) |
6* |
| Music Education Core |
15 |
| Music 241 String Lab |
1 |
| Music 243/244 Woodwind Laboratory (1, 1) Music 245/246 Brass Laboratory (1, 1) Music 247 Percussion Laboratory (1) |
4 |
| Music 447 Methods for School Band Music |
2 |
| Music 448 Methods for School Band Music | 2 |
| 62 semester hours |
First-year, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior assessments required.
Completion of all music requirements required prior to student teaching.
School of Education sequence required.
* Consecutive fall/spring semesters.
** Senior Project: Half recital.
***Minimum four semesters of 370, 371
Music Education Curricula:
| K12 Instrumental (Orchestra) |
|
| Music Core |
26 |
| Music 370, 371, 380 Large Ensemble |
6 |
| Music 202219, 402419, 499** Private Instruction: Principal Instrument (6 semesters) |
6* |
| Music Education Core |
15 |
| Music 241/242 String Lab (1, 1) |
2 |
| Music 243/244 Woodwind Laboratory (1, 1) |
2 |
| Music 245 Brass Laboratory (1) | 1 |
| Music 457 Methods and Materials for Elementary Strings | 2 |
| Music 458 Methods and Materials for Secondary Strings | 2 |
| 62 semester hours |
|
First-year, Sophomore, Junior and Senior assessments required.
Completion of all music requirements required prior to student teaching.
School of Education sequence required.
* Consecutive fall/spring semesters.
** Senior Project: Half recital.
*** Minimum four semesters of 380
Bachelor of Musical Arts:
| Muisc Core |
26 |
| Music Large Ensemble |
8 |
| Music 202219 Private Instruction: (4 semesters) |
4* |
| Music 402419 Private Instruction: (4 semesters) | 4* |
| Music 336 Making Music | 3 |
| Music 337 Analyzing Music | 3 |
| Music 338 Researching Music |
3 |
| Music 390/391 Intensive Performance Study |
4 |
| Music 499 Senior Project** |
4 |
| Music Electives |
3 |
| 62 semester hours |
Cognate required: an academic minor or second major outside of music.
First-year, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior assessments required.
Completion of all music requirements required prior to student teaching. School of Education sequence required.
* Consecutive fall/spring semesters.
** Senior Project: Research paper and public presentation (see department handbook for details).
Bachelor of Music in Performance:
| Music Core |
26 |
| Music Private Instruction (see concentrations below) (8 semesters) |
22* |
| Music Ensemble (see concentrations below) |
8 |
| Music 336 Making Music |
3 |
| Music 337 Analyzing Music |
3 |
| Music 338 Researching Music |
3 |
| Music 390/391 Intensive Performance Study |
4 |
| Music Concentration Module (see below) |
6 |
| Music Electives |
5 |
| 80 semester hours |
First-year, Sophomore, Junior and Senior assessments required.
For vocal performance: language study required (see above)
* Consecutive fall/spring semesters; continuous non-jazz study throughout
the program required.
Concentrations:
Instrumental - private instruction: 205-219/499 (Senior Project:
full recital) (12), 401/405-419 (10), including 499 (Senior Project:
full recital); ensemble: 370, 371, 380; module: 345, 346, 358, 381 (2),
music elective (1).
Organ - private instruction: 203/403/499 (Senior Project: full recital) (22); ensemble: including 381; module: 219, 345, 346, 352, 358; music elective (1).
Piano - private instruction: 202/402/499 (Senior Project: full recital) (12), 201/401/402 (10); ensemble: large (2), 351 (2), 383 (2) piano elective (2); module: 219, 358, 430, 431, 451, 452.
Voice - private instruction: 204/404/499 (Senior Project: full recital) (22); ensemble: 360-363; module: 353, 358, 366, 453.
Composition - private instruction: 327/499 (Senior Project) (16); principal instrument 202-219/401-419 (8); ensemble: large (4); module: 345, 346, music electives (4).
101 Introduction to Music AR
Introduction to music literature with emphasis on listening,
structure, period, and style. Designed to enhance the enjoyment and
understanding of music. Not open to majors. (4)
102 Understanding Music Through Melody AR
Introduction to the musical arts through exploration of melody as a
primary musical impulse in a variety of musical styles. Designed to
enhance the enjoyment and understanding of all music through increased
sensitivity to melody. Not open to majors. (4)
103 History of Jazz AR
Survey of America's unique art form: jazz. Emphasis on history,
listening, structure, and style from early developments through recent
trends. (4)
104 Music and Technology AR
Survey of the impact of technology on the musical arts, from the
evolution of musical instruments and the acoustic space through the
audio/video/computer technology of today. (4)
105 The Arts of China AR, C
Exploration of a number of Chinese art forms, primarily music but
also including calligraphy, painting, tai chi, poetry, Beijing opera,
film and cuisine. a/y (4)
106 Music of Scandinavia AR, C
Survey of Scandinavian music from the Bronze Age to the present,
with primary focus on the music of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. a/y (4)
111 Music Fundamentals I AR
Beginning skills in reading and notating music. Rudiments of music
theory: key signatures, clefs, and major scales. Requires no previous
musical experience and partially fulfills the general university
requirement in arts; may be combined with 113 in a single semester to
complete the general university requirement in arts. (2)
113 Music Fundamentals II AR
A continuation of 111. Minor scales, intervals, triads and diatonic
7th chords. Partially fulfills the general university requirement in
arts; may be combined with 111 in a single semester to complete the
general university requirement in arts. Prerequisite: 111 or consent of
instructor. (2)
115 Introduction to Keyboarding AR
Beginning skills in keyboard performance. Requires no previous
keyboard experience. Prerequisite for Music 116; intended for music
majors or minors in preparation for keyboard requirements in the music
core. Consent of instructor required. (1)
116 Basic Keyboarding AR
A continuation of 115. Prerequisite: 115 or consent of instructor. (1)
120 Music and Culture AR, C
Introduction to ethnomusicological considerations of a variety of
music traditions, focusing on calypso, European court music, and
Chinese court music. Requires no previous music experience. Required
for music majors and minors; prerequisite course for MUSI 124;
corequisite (fall term): 111/113 or consent of department chair,
(spring term): 124 or consent of department chair. (4)
121 Keyboarding I AR
Development of keyboarding skills, including sight-reading, group
performance, and harmonization of simple melodies. Prerequisite: 116 or
consent of instructor. (1)
122 Keyboarding II AR
A continuation of 121. Prerequisite: 121 or consent of instructor. (1)
124 Theory I AR
An introduction to the workings of music, including common-practice
harmony, jazz theory, and elementary formal analysis. Prerequisite:
113, or consent of instructor. (3)
125 Ear Training I AR
Development of aural skills, including interval recognition, sight-singing, rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation. (1)
126 Ear Training II AR
Continuation of 125. Prerequisite: 125 or consent of instructor. (1)
201 Private Instruction: Jazz AR
Prerequisite: two semesters of non-jazz study (202-219) or permission of the Director of Jazz Studies. (1 or 2)
202 Private Instruction: Piano AR (14)
203 Private Instruction: Organ AR (14)
204 Private and Class Instruction: Voice AR (14)
205 Private Instruction: Violin/Viola AR (14)
206 Private Instruction: Cello/Bass AR (14)
207 Private Instruction: Flute AR (14)
208 Private Instruction: Oboe/English Horn AR (14)
209 Private Instruction: Bassoon AR (14)
210 Private Instruction: Clarinet AR (14)
211 Private Instruction: Saxophone AR (14)
212 Private Instruction: Trumpet AR (14)
213 Private Instruction: French Horn AR (14)
214 Private Instruction: Trombone AR (14)
215 Private Instruction: Baritone/Tuba AR (14)
216 Private Instruction: Percussion AR (14)
217 Private and Class Instruction: Guitar AR (14)
218 Private Instruction: Harp AR (14)
219 Private Instruction: Harpsichord AR (14)
1 credit
Fall and Spring Semesters: One half-hour private or two one-hour
class lessons per week (12 weeks) in addition to daily practice.
January: Two 45-minute lessons per week in addition to daily practice.
Summer: 6 hours of instruction to be announced in addition to daily
practice. Students in piano, voice, and guitar may be as-signed to
class instruction at the discretion of the music faculty.
2-4 credits
Fall and Spring Semesters. Two half-hour lessons per week (12 weeks)
in addition to daily practice. Summer: 12 hours of instruction to be
announced in addition to daily practice.
Special fee in addition to tuition.
223 Theory II AR
A continuation of 124. Prerequisite: 124 or consent of instructor. (3)
224 Jazz Theory Laboratory AR
Introduction to jazz harmony, structure, style, and improvisation. Prerequisite: 223 or consent of instructor. (1)
225 Ear Training III AR
A continuation of 126. Prerequisite: 126 or consent of instructor. (1)
226 Ear Training IV AR
A continuation of 225. Prerequisite: 225 or consent of instructor. (1)
234 History I AR
The evolution of Western music from the early Christian era through
the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. Prerequisite: 223 or
consent of instructor. (3)
240 Foundations of Music Education
Introduction to the basics of teaching music, including philosophy,
content, student characteristics, and the nature and organization of
musical learning. For students preparing to become music specialists
(music education majors only). (3)
241, 242 String Laboratory
Methods and materials of teaching and playing string instruments in the public schools. a/y (1, 1)
243, 244 Woodwind Laboratory
Methods and materials of teaching and playing woodwind instruments in the public schools. a/y (1, 1)
245, 246 Brass Laboratory
Methods and materials of teaching and playing brass instruments in the public schools. a/y (1, 1)
247 Percussion Laboratory
Methods and materials of teaching and playing percussion instruments in the public schools. a/y (1)
248 Guitar Laboratory
Methods and materials of teaching and playing guitar in the public schools. (1)
327 Composition AR
A systematic approach to contemporary musical composition; students
create and notate works for solo, small and large ensembles. May be
repeated for additional credit. Private instruction; special fee in
addition to tuition. (14)
333 History II AR
The evolution of Western music in the Classic and Romantic eras. Prerequisite: 234 or consent of instructor. (3)
334 20th-Century Music AR
The evolution of Western art music in the 20th century in response
to new theoretical constructs, new technologies, and popular and
cross-cultural influences. Prerequisite: 333 or consent of instructor. (3)
336 Making Music AR
Continued study, development and application of music skills through
composition, counterpoint, improvisation, conducting, and
orchestration. Prerequisite: 224, 226, or consent of instructor. a/y (3)
337 Analyzing Music AR
Application of theoretical knowledge toward developing analytical
skills in a variety of musical cultures, styles, and genre.
Prerequisite: 224 or consent of instructor. a/y (3)
338 Researching Music AR
Introduction to the main research tools available for gathering
information about music. Applications in formal research, criticism,
program and liner notes, and verbal presentations explored.
Prerequisite: 120, 124, or consent of instructor. a/y (3)
340 Fundamentals of Music Education AR
Detailed planning of curricula for various musical skills at
different grade levels, including improvisation laboratory.
Prerequisite: 240. (2)
341 Music for Classroom Teachers
Methods and procedures in teaching elementary school music as well
as infusing the arts in the curriculum. Offered for students preparing
for elementary classroom teaching (non-music education majors). (2)
343 Methods and Materials for Secondary General Music
Methods and materials for teaching general music in the secondary school. (2)
345 Conducting I AR
Introduction to basic patterns, gestures, and conducting techniques. (1)
346 Conducting II AR
Continuation of 345; observation of advanced conducting students in laboratory ensemble. (1)
347 Adaptive Music
Techniques and strategies to meet the needs, interests, limitations,
and capacities of students who have restrictions placed on their
musical activity. a/y (1)
348 Practicum in Music Education
Field experience teaching in elementary, middle or junior high
school; provides laboratory experience in teaching prior to full
student teaching experience. Prerequisite: 340; recommended: enroll
fall semester preceding student teaching. (1)
349 Electronic Music Practicum AR
Application of electronic techniques to compositional process.
Assigned studio time on a regular basis. Special fee in addition to
tuition. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (1)
351 Accompanying AR
Practice in accompanying representative vocal and instrumental solo
literature from all periods. Special fee in addition to tuition. (1 or
2)
352 Organ Improvisation AR
Basic techniques of improvisation, particularly as related to hymn
tunes. Private instruction: special fee in addition to tuition.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (1)
353 Solo Vocal Literature AR
Survey of solo vocal literature. a/y (2)
354 History of Music Theatre AR
A general survey of the evolution of Drama per Musica from opera
to musical comedy including in-depth study of selected scores. a/y (2)
358 Early Music Laboratory AR
Exploration of solo and small ensemble literature from the Baroque
period and earlier, focusing on range of repertoire, performance
practices, and period instruments. Rehearsal and performance augmented
by listening, research, and writing. Prerequisite: 333 or consent of
instructor. a/y (1)
360 Choir of the West AR
A study of a wide variety of choral literature and technique through
rehearsal and performance of both sacred and secular music. Auditions
at the beginning of fall semester. (1)
361 University Chorale AR
A study of choral literature and technique through rehearsal and
performance of both sacred and secular music. Auditions at the
beginning of fall semester. (1)
362 University Men's Chorus AR
The study and performance of repertoire for men's voices. Emphasis on individual vocal and musical development. (1)
363 University Singers AR
The study and performance of repertoire for women's voices. Emphasis on individual vocal and musical development. (1)
365 Chapel Choir AR
Repertoire experience with appropriate literature for ongoing church
music programs of a liturgical nature. Regular performances for
university chapel worship. Participation without credit available. (1)
366 Opera Workshop AR
Production of chamber opera and opera scenes. Participation in all
facets of production. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (1)
368 Choral Union AR
Rehearsal and performance of major works in the choral/orchestral
repertoire. Open to the community as well as PLU students; membership
by audition. Special fee in addition to tuition. (1)
370 Wind Ensemble AR
Study and performance of selected wind and percussion literature using various size ensembles. Membership by audition. (1)
371 Concert Band AR
Study of selected band literature through rehearsal and performance.
Designed for the general university student. Prerequisite: having
played instrument through at least junior year of high school or
consent of instructor. (1)
375 University Jazz Ensemble AR
Study of selected big band literature through rehearsal and performance. Membership by audition. (1)
376 Jazz Laboratory Ensemble AR
Study of the basic style of playing jazz through rehearsal and performance. Membership by audition. (1)
378 Vocal Jazz Ensemble AR
Study of selected vocal jazz literature through rehearsal and
performance. Membership by audition, concurrent registration in 360,
361, 362 or 363 required. (1)
380 University Symphony Orchestra AR
Study of selected orchestral literature through rehearsal and performance. Membership by audition. (1)
381 Chamber Ensemble AR
Reading, rehearsal, and performance of selected instrumental chamber
music. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (1) Section A - String;
Section B - Brass; Section C - Woodwind; Section D - Guitar
383 Piano Ensemble AR
Techniques and practice in the performance of two-piano and piano
duet literature; includes sight reading and program planning. (1)
390 Intensive Performance Study: Ensemble Tour AR
Intensive study and rehearsal of your repertoire; off-campus tour of
major performance venues; special fee in addition to tuition.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (4)
391 Intensive Performance Study: Conservatory Experience AR
Intensive study and practice of solo repertoire; special fee in addition to tuition. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (4)
395, 396, 397 Music Centers of the World
Exploration of music and other arts in environments off campus.
Offered January Term to facilitate study abroad, or in cultural centers
of the United States.
401 Private Instruction: Jazz AR
Prerequisite: two semesters of non-jazz study (202219) or permission of the Director of Jazz Studies. (14)
402 Private Instruction: Piano AR (14)
403 Private Instruction: Organ AR (14)
404 Private Instruction: Voice AR (14)
405 Private Instruction: Violin/Viola AR (14)
406 Private Instruction: Cello/Bass AR (1-4)
407 Private Instruction: Flute AR (14)
408 Private Instruction: Oboe/English Horn AP (14)
409 Private Instruction: Bassoon AR (14)
410 Private Instruction: Clarinet AR (14)
411 Private Instruction: Saxophone AR (14)
412 Private Instruction: Trumpet AR (14)
413 Private Instruction: French Horn AR (14)
414 Private Instruction: Trombone AR (14)
415 Private Instruction: Baritone/Tuba AR (14)
416 Private Instruction: Percussion AR (14)
417 Private Instruction: Guitar AR (14)
418 Private Instruction: Harp AR (14)
419 Private Instruction: Harpsichord AR (14)
<>1 credit
Fall and Spring Semesters: One half-hour private lesson per week (12
weeks) in addition to daily practice. January: Two 45-minute lessons
per week in addition to daily practice. Summer: 6 hours of instruction
to be announced in addition to daily practice.
2-4 credits
Fall and Spring Semesters. Two half-hour lessons per week (12 weeks)
in addition to daily practice. Summer: 12 hours of instruction to be
announced in addition to daily practice.
Special fee in addition to tuition.
421 Advanced Keyboard Skills AR
Focused study of specialized keyboard skills required in various
music major programs. Private instruction: special fee in addition to
tuition. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Keyboard Proficiency Jury and BM or BME Jury.
(1)
427 Advanced Orchestration/Arranging AR
Continuation of 336 on an individual basis. Prerequisite: 336 or
consent of instructor. May be repeated for additional credit. Private
instruction: special fee in addition to tuition. (1 or 2)
430 Piano Literature I AR
Study of representative piano repertoire from the 18th and early 19th century. a/y (1)
431 Piano Literature II AR
Study of representative piano compositions of the late 19th and 20th century. a/y (1)
440 Methods and Materials for K-9 Music I
Study of skill acquisitions, music concepts, and analyzing the range
of available resources, including ethnic music and computer assisted
instruction. Offered for music education majors only. Prerequisite:
340. (2)
441 Methods and Materials for K-9 Music II
Continuation of 440, including emphasis on Orff-Schulwerk and Kodaly
techniques. Offered for music education majors only. Prerequisite: 440. (2)
443 Methods of Secondary Choral Music
The organization and administration of the secondary school choral program. Prerequisite: 340. a/y (2)
444 Materials for Secondary Choral Music
Survey of choral literature appropriate for the various age and
experience levels of students in grades 4-12, including sources and
research techniques. Prerequisite: 340. a/y (2)
445 Conducting III AR
Refinement of patterns, gestures, and conducting techniques;
application to appropriate vocal and instrumental scores. Prerequisite:
346 or consent of instructor; Section AInstrumental; Section BChoral. (1)
446 Conducting IV AR
Continuation of 445; application and development of skills in
laboratory ensemble. Prerequisite: 445 or consent of instructor;
Section A - Instrumental, Section B - Choral. (1)
447 Methods of School Band Music
The organization and administration of the secondary school band program. Prerequisite: 340. a/y (2)
448 Materials for School Band Music
Survey of wind-percussion literature appropriate for the various age
and experience levels of students in grades 4-12, including sources and
research techniques. Prerequisite: 340. a/y (2)
451 Piano Pedagogy I AR
Teaching techniques for prospective teachers of piano, including
techniques for individual and group instruction. Methods and materials
from beginning to intermediate level. a/y (1)
452 Piano Pedagogy II AR
Teaching techniques for prospective teachers of piano, including
techniques for individual and group instruction. Methods and materials
from intermediate to advanced levels. a/y (1)
453 Vocal Pedagogy AR
Physiological, psychological, and pedagogical aspects of singing. a/y (2)
457 Methods and Materials for Elementary Strings
The organization and administration of the elementary school string program. Prerequisite: 340. a/y (2)
458 Methods and Materials for Secondary Strings
The organization and administration of the secondary school orchestra program. Prerequisite: 340. a/y (2)
469 Student Teaching Seminar
Student teaching experiences shared and analyzed; exploration of
related issues regarding entering the public school music teaching
profession. Concurrent enrollment with Education 468 required. (2)
491 Independent Studies
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for additional credit. (14)
499 Capstone: Senior Project SR
A culminating project of substantial proportions, presented in a
public forum, undertaken in the senior year. For the Bachelor of Arts
degree, the project integrates musical studies with a broader liberal
arts context; for the Bachelor of Musical Arts degree, the project
integrates musical studies with the cognate field; for Bachelor of
Music Education and Bachelor of Music degrees, the project consists of
a juried recital. Private instruction; special fee in addition to
tuition. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (14)