COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Music History & Literature:
Introduction to Music Literature MUS 131-3
An introduction to the elements, styles and forms of Western music. Emphasis is placed on listening and fluent association of score and music. Scores are studied in conjunction with listening from the standpoints of style, form, terminology, notation, and other aspects.
Music Literature (Baroque and Classic) MUS 132-3
Music from circa 1600 to circa 1825. Major Baroque and Classic composers, styles, and genres.
Prerequisite: 131
Music Literature (Romantic and Twentieth-Century) MUS 231-3
Music from circa 1800 to the present. Major Romantic and Twentieth-Century composers, styles, and genres.
Prerequisite: 132
Music Literature (Antiquity–1600) MUS 232-3
Music from Antiquity to circa 1. The development of European music from Greek antiquity to circa 1600.
Prerequisite 231.
Opera History MUS 331-1 and MUS 332-1
An in-depth study of specific representative composers and their works in terms of their relation to the social, political and cultural currents of their time.
Music Theory MUS 101-3 and MUS 102-3 – Keyboard
A study of the diatonic practices of harmony in tonal music combining the content and approach of traditional study with analytic concepts based on the work of Heinrich Schenker. The keyboard component is designed to complement the study.
Music Theory MUS 201-3 and MUS 202-3
A study of the chromatic practices of harmony in tonal music following the same basic approach as presented in MUS. 101–102. The keyboard component is designed to complement the study.
Prerequisite 102.
Music Theory MUS 301-3 and MUS 302-3 – Form and Analysis
Aural and visual analysis of song form, variations, rondo, sonata allegro, concerto, and symphony, focusing on their development through the centuries.
Prerequisite 202.
Composition Technique MUS 491-2
Introduction to the difficulties and techniques of scoring for diverse combinations of instruments, from small groups to full orchestra.
Prerequisite 301.
Composition Technique MUS 492-2
Continuation of analysis with emphasis on twentieth century literature.
Prerequisite 491.
Solfege MUS 121-1 (Ear-Training)
An intensive ear-training and sight-singing course using the moveable “do” and the sight-singing concepts of Kodaly’s method of training. Recognition and singing of intervals and triad types.
Solfege MUS 122-1 (Ear-Training)
Continuation of Solfege 1. Sight-singing of moderately difficult vocal literature.
Prerequisite 121.
Solfege MUS 221-1 (Ear-Training)
Continuation of Solfege 1. Development of dictation skills to include melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic material.
Prerequisite 122.
Solfege MUS 222-1 (Ear-Training)
Continuation of Solfege 1. Complex sight-singing and score reading, including twentieth-century (non-tonal) material.
Prerequisite 221.
Chamber Music MUS 251-1 through MUS 451-1
Coaching in representative repertoire by members of the Academy teaching staff. Students are auditioned and placed in one of the standard chamber ensembles (string quartet, piano trio, woodwind quintet, brass ensemble, etc.)
Opera Ensemble MUS 161-1 through (MUS) 462-1
The Opera Studio provides a six-week Scene Study Workshop in each semester to develop the vocal and dramatic interpretative powers of students through practical experience on a selected operatic repertoire.
Diction Class MUS 171-1 through (MUS) 272-1
Study of the basics of lyric pronunciation in the following languages: Italian, Latin, German, French, Spanish, and English. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet, singers will learn the rules of pronunciation through the use of examples drawn from the operatic and recital repertoire.
Vocal Repertoire MUS 391-2
A survey of the solo repertoire from 1600 to the Romantic period, through the use of live and recorded performances. The songs will be studied in their historical, stylistic and literary contexts.
Vocal Repertoire MUS 392-2
A continuation of studies with emphasis on the Romantic period to the present day.
Prerequisite 391-2.
Opera Acting Classes (Mus.) 481-1 and (Mus.) 482-1
These classes will focus principally on exercises, games, mask work and improvisations which enable the students to explore and extend their physical and imaginative skills and resources for use on the stage.
Orchestration MUS 371-2
Introduction to the difficulties and techniques of scoring for the string choir. Transcriptions for the string orchestra. Timbres, ranges, and transpositions for instruments of the orchestra and band.
Prerequisite 202.
Orchestration MUS 372-2
Introduction to the difficulties and techniques of scoring for woodwinds, brass and percussion. Scoring for diverse combinations of instruments from small groups to full orchestra.
Prerequisite 371.
Conducting MUS 381-2
Study of basic conducting techniques pertinent to instrumental performance. Development of baton technique and score reading through conducting small ensembles.
Prerequisite 202.
Conducting MUS 382-2
Advanced in-depth study of orchestral score reading covering elements of style, form, instrumental balance, articulation and phrasing.
Prerequisite 381.
Orchestra MUS 161-1 through MUS 462-1
Preparation and public performance of representative works from the symphonic literature. All instrumental students must be enrolled in the orchestra program. (The Academy Orchestra gives three concerts each year.)
Applied Music MUS 141-4 through MUS 442-4
Each instrumental student receives a minimum of thirty-two one-hour lessons during the academic year. Each applied music student must participate in a one- hour performance class, technique class, or repertoire class. Examinations, covering the prescribed curriculum, are given at the end of each semester. Recital appearances are required throughout the course of study. Students may request a particular private instruction teacher. The Music Director will assign the student to the requested teacher whenever space permits.
Student Recital Hour
Student recitals are held weekly throughout the school year. All students are required to perform on the recital hour at least once each year as part of their applied music curriculum. The student will consult with the private teacher regarding when and what to perform.
Public Concerts
Every applied music student is expected to participate in a minimum of two public performances each year.
General Education Courses
General Education courses indicated in the curriculum requirements are those offered by TRU-OL . The cost of TRU-OL courses undertaken by Academy students is not covered by the Academy tuition. A current list of general education courses offered is found in the TRU-OL WEBSITE. TRU-OL provides detailed course descriptions as well as other helpful departmental information and is available from the Academy Registrar. Students must select courses in the following areas to fulfill General Education requirements: Humanities, social sciences, and math/science. General Education course work is subject to the regulations of TRU-OL.
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