Graduate Non-Degree Courses
2010 Summer Course Offerings
All classes will be held in Brady Educational Center (BEC) unless otherwise indicated.
Choral | Dalcroze | General | Instrumental | Kodály | Orff | Piano
Applied Performance Studies
Choral
GMUS 517 Developing the Child Voice in the Classroom and Choral Settings, 2 cr.
GMUS 517 Developing the Child Voice in the Classroom and Choral Settings, 2 cr.
GMUS 517 Developing the Child Voice in the Classroom and Choral Settings, 2 cr.
GMUS 517 Developing the Child Voice in the Classroom and Choral Settings, 2 cr.
Brady Educational Center
Philosophy, methods, and materials for the elemenatry (K-6) setting designed to foster a love of singing and and build toward vocal health, singing skill, and indepenednet musicianship. Examination of a skill- and knowledge-based approach that teaches and celebrates music and singing through a developmentally oriented spiral curriculum. Additional course fee: $40.
GMUS 520 French Diction for Singers, 1 cr.
Alan Bryan, D.M.A.
Brady Educational Center
Introduction to singing in the French language utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Emphasis on pronunciation, enunciation, declamation, artistic expression, and interpretive considerations in the context of Italian song texts and choral repertoire.
GMUS 524 Emerging Adolescent Voices, 2 cr.
Dan LeJeune
Brady Educational Center
In-depth exploration of a wide range of repertoire, taking into account the unique ranges, comfortable tessituras, and emotional and behavioral characteristics of students as they pass through the stages of the changing voice in grades 5-10. Development of a choral library for working with all combinations of the changing voice, from girls or boys choirs to mixed choirs. Additional course fee: $40.
GMUS 527 Vocal Jazz Techniques, 2 cr.
Brady Educational Center
Repertoire, score analysis, jazz theory, arranging, and stylistic interpretation, for vocal jazz ensemble through participation and performance. All course components, including improvisation, address musicianship development for teachers and students. Demonstrations by high school and professional jazz performers. Development of adolescent singers' aural sensitivitiy and rhythmic accuracy using vocal jazz. Additional course fee: $35.
GMUS 674 Choral Score Study and Literature II, 2 cr.
Angela Broeker, D.M.A.
June 21-July 2
Brady Educational Center 110
Study of choral literature representing the Classic, Romantic, and Twentieth Century style periods. Survey of historical and style evolution of major choral genres and analysis of representative works for each era. Additional course fee: $20.
Texts available at the UST Bookstore - St. Paul campus.
GMUS 676 Voice Fundamentals, 2 cr.
Aug. 9-13
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Brady Educational Center
Practical training for working with PreK-adult voices of all ranges, while preserving and protecting your voice and your students' voices for long-term use. Examination of literature and practice of appropriate techniques that foster vocal health. Various teaching approaches from scientific to empirical are presented and discussed.
GMUS 725 Beginning Choral Conducting, 2 cr.
Angela Broeker, D.M.A.
July 12-23
9 a.m.-12 p.m., Brady Educational Center 110
Emphasis on sharpening conducting gestures, musicianship skills, and choral teaching techniques through individual and group instruction. Opportunity to develop gestures appropriate for improved choral singing, analyze and prepare scores, and explore techniques that integrate performance and conceptual learning. Applicable for choir directors at all levels. Additional course fee: $40.
GMUS 726 Intermediate Choral Conducting, 2 cr.
Angela Broeker, D.M.A.
July 12-23
1-4 p.m., Brady Educational Center 110
Designed for the intermediate choral conductor. Laboratory course within in-depth study of conducting gesture and its effect on choral sound. Individual lessons in the choral lab setting constitute a major component of this course. Score study, rehearsal techniques, and performance practice issues. Additional course fee: $45.
GMUS 727 Advanced Choral Conducting, 2 cr.
Angela Broeker, D.M.A.
July 12-23
1-4 p.m., Brady Educational Center 110
For the advanced choral conductor. Laboratory course with in-depth study of conducting gesture and its effect on choral sound. Individual lessons in the choral lab setting constitute a major component of this course. Challenging SATB and treble choir pieces and choral/orchestral repertoire. Score study, rehearsal techniques, and performance practice issues. Prerequisite: GMUS 726 Intermediate Choral Conducting. Additional course fee: $45.
Instrumental
GMUS 557 Marching Band Techniques, 1 cr.
GMUS 557 Marching Band Techniques, 1 cr.
GMUS 557 Marching Band Techniques, 1 cr.
Doug Orzolek, Ph.D.
Brady Educational Center
Development of skills required to successfully organize and direct marching bands within the context of a school music program. Topics include philosophy and the role of marching band in the music program, historical perspectives, marching band styles, administration and organization of the marching band and auxiliary units, teaching techniques, contemporary drill design, music selection, and show development using sofrtware.
GMUS 671 African Music Ensemble, 2 cr.
Sowah Mensah
June 21-25
9:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Brady Educational Center LL30A (Rehearsal Hall)
Study of traditional African music (Ghanaian culture) through music performance. Performance of chants, songs, music for social and festive occasions, and other vocal and instrumental examples selected from a variety of styles. All instruments provided, except flute and CD's which can be purchased in class.
GMUS 690 Advanced Instrumental Conducting, 3 cr.
Matt George, D.M.A.
July 26-Aug. 6
Brady Educational Center
Intensive laboratory seminar of conducting concepts and mechanics. Instruction in advanced score analysis as it relates to physical gesture and rehearsal/performance application, stylistic interpretation, rehearsal pacing, and podium communication. Daily opportunity to conduct an instrumental ensemble during the second week of the course. Prerequisite: GMUS 687 Advanced Instrumental Score Study and Literature. Additional couse fee: $45.
Kodály Institute at St. Thomas
Kodály study at St. Thomas introduces students to music education that emphasizes musical knowledge and understanding through sequential skill development. The National Standards for Music are addressed through an approach that develops the musician-educator. The development of musical and pedagogical skills occurs in an atmosphere of joyful and systematic exploration in a Kodály-inspired approach to music education.
Kodály Levels I-III
Carol Brown, Leigh Ann Garner, Nancy Johnson, Kati Kiss, Ph.D., Dan LeJeune
June 20, 1-8:30 p.m.; June 21-July 2, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
M.A. Kodály concentration students and St. Thomas/OAKE-Endorsed Kodály Certificate students enroll concurrently in three classes per level of studies, as follows: Level I: GMUS 750, 751, 752; Level II: GMUS 753, 754, 755); Level III: GMUS 756, 757, 758. All courses are required for M.A. Kodály Concentration students and St. Thomas/OAKE-Endorsed Kodály Certificate students. GMUS 750 is required for all UST M.A. students, regardless of concentration.
Level I (GMUS 750, GMUS 751, and GMUS 752)
GMUS 750 Musicianship and Ensemble I, 1 cr.
June 20, 1-8:30 p.m.; June 21-July 2, 8-4:30 p.m.
Kodály Level I studies in musicianship and choral ensemble. Systematic sight-reading and dictation skill development using moveable-do tonic sol-fa and rhythm syllables in a pentatonic-based approach; analysis of small forms; chorus. Students are placed in beginning or experienced classes based on individual hearings. Course is required for all M.A. students (this required portion runs from 8-11:15 a.m.). Additional course fee: $20.
GMUS 751 Materials, Analysis, Classification & Retrieval Systems I, 1 cr
June 20, 1-8:30 p.m.; June 21-July 2, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Kodály Level I studies in materials. Basic musical and extra-musical analysis and classification of song and speech repertoire appropriate for sequential music instruction, grades K-1; beginning design of personal repertoire collection and retrieval system. Additional course fee: $15.
GMUS 752 Curriculum, Pedagogy & Instructional Techniques I, 1 cr.
June 20, 1-8:30 p.m.; June 21-July 2, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Kodály Level I studies in pedagogy. Historical foundations and philosophical principles of the Kodály approach to music education; scope and sequence for spiral curriculum in grades K-1; methods and techniques for teaching grades K-1 music content and skills; pedagogic indexes; objectives and lesson design; listening and art music applications. Observation of Children's Choral Camp musicianship classes. Additional course fee: $15.
Level II (GMUS 753, GMUS 754, and GMUS 755)
GMUS 753 Musicianship, Conducting and Ensemble II, 1 cr.
June 20, 1-8:30 p.m.; June 21-July 2, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Kodály Level II studies in musicianship, conducting, and ensemble. Review of pentatonic scales and intervals; sight-reading and dictation skill development through a moveable-do tonic sol-fa and rhythm syllable systems in diatony and modes; intermediate analysis; conducting; chorus. Prerequisite: MUS 741 Kodály Concept Level I, GMUS 750 Musicianship and Ensemble I, or consent of the director. Additional course fee: $20.
GMUS 754 Materials, Analysis, Classification & Retrieval Systems II, 1 cr.
June 20, 1-8:30 p.m.; June 21-July 2, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Kodály Level II studies in materials. Performance and analysis of repertoire appropriate for grades 2-3; motivic and phrasic analysis of rhythm, melody, and form; scales, intervals, and note groups; classification and indexing of typical concepts and elements in grades 2-3. Prerequisite: MUS 741 Kodály Concept Level I, GMUS 751 Materials, Analysis, Classification and Retrieval Systems I, or consent of the director. Additional course fee: $15.
GMUS 755 Curriculum, Pedagogy & Instructional Techniques II, 1 cr.
June 20, 1-8:30 p.m.; June 21-July 2, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Kodály Level II studies in pedagogy. Scope and sequence for spiral curriculum in grades 2-3; methods and techniques for teaching grades 2-3 music content and skills; intermediate pedagogic indexing; transitions; videotape review; videotape preparation for rhythmic and melodic preparation and practice lesson segments; observation of Children’s Choral Camp rehearsals. Prerequisite: MUS 741 Kodály Concept Level I, GMUS 752 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Instructional Techniques I, or consent of the director. Additional course fee: $15.
Level III (GMUS 756, GMUS 757, and GMUS 758)
GMUS 756 Musicianship, Conducting & Ensemble III, 1 cr.
June 20, 1-8:30 p.m.; June 21-July 2, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Kodály Level III studies in musicianship, conducting, and ensemble. Review of diatonic scales, modes, and intervals; sight-reading and dictation skill development with emphasis on harmonic relationships in Viennese Classicism; advanced melodic analysis; conducting; chorus. Prerequisite: MUS 742 Kodály Concept Level II, GMUS 753 Musicianship, Conducting and Ensemble II, or consent of the director. Additional course fee: $20.
GMUS 757 Materials, Analysis, Classification & Retrieval Systems III, 1 cr.
June 20, 1-8:30 p.m.; June 21-July 2, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Kodály Level III studies in materials. Performance and analysis of repertoire appropriate for grades 4-5; harmonic analysis; transcription; problems in indexing melodic parameters; classification and indexing of typical concepts and elements in grades 4-5. Prerequisite: MUS 742 Kodály Concept Level II, GMUS 754 Materials, Analysis, Classification and Retrieval Systems II, or consent of the director. Additional course fee: $15.
GMUS 758 Curriculum, Pedagogy & Instructional Techniques III, 1 cr.
June 20, 1-8:30 p.m.; June 21-July 2, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Kodály Level III studies in pedagogy. Scope and sequence for spiral curriculum in grades 4-5; methods and techniques for teaching grades 4-5 music content and skills; practicum teaching; videotape review and videotape preparation for demonstration lesson. Observation of Children’s Choral Camp rehearsals. Prerequisite: MUS 742 Kodály Concept Level II, GMUS 755 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Instructional Techniques II, or consent of the director. Additional course fee: $15.
Kodály Applications
Orff Schulwerk Certificate Program
For 39 years the St. Thomas Orff Schulwerk Certificate program has been a model of innovation for Orff certification courses offered in the United States. The St. Thomas curriculum features education in subjects required by the American Orff Schulwerk Association: technique and improvisation, analysis and arranging, pedagogy, movement, and recorder—all of which are highlighted in individual classes and integrated through literature study. A distinctive feature of the St. Thomas program is the opportunity for students to engage in practical application of ensemble work in a daily pedagogy hour at each level of study.
Orff Schulwerk study at St. Thomas introduces students to music education that emphasizes skill development and musical understanding through creative participation in open-ended activities. The National Standards for Music are addressed through an approach that develops the body, ear, and mind in a variety of collective music-making processes. The development of musical and pedagogical skills occurs in an atmosphere of joyful exploration in an Orff Schulwerk approach to music education.
Required Materials for Orff Levels
Orff Schulwerk Levels I-III
Jay Broeker, Michael Chandler, Cindy Hall, Jo Ella Hug, Mona Mann, Beth Nelson, Jacque Schrader
Aug. 2, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Aug. 3-13, 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
GMUS 731, 732, 733, and 735 are required for M.A. Orff concentration and Orff Mastery Certificate students.
GMUS 731 Orff Schulwerk Level I, 3 cr.
First day, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Second day through end of course, 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
GMUS 732 Orff Schulwerk Level II, 3 cr.
First day, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Second day through end of course, 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
GMUS 733 Orff Schulwerk Level III, 3 cr.
First day, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Second day through end of course, 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Improvisation in diatonic modes, asymmetric meters, and harmonic accompaniments; ensemble performance of all recorder voices; choreography and improvisation relative to movement and music. Maximum 24 students. Prerequisite: GMUS 732 or consent of Orff director. Additional course fee: $45.
GMUS 532 Orff Master Class, 2 cr.
Steve Calantropio
July 12-16
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Brady Educational Center
For the experienced Orff teacher. An overview study of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman's work, The Schulwerk, as the basis for reviewing current goals for classroom music. Study of Volumes I-V through analysis, performance, improvisation, and composition as a record of pedagogy in the 1950s and their value in nurturing skills and concepts that develop creativity in today's classroom. bring Volumes I-V of Music for Children, recorders, and supplies for music writing and note taking. Prerequisite: GMUS 733 Orff Level III.
GMUS 735 Orff Curriculum Development, 2 cr.
Jay Broeker
July 26-30
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Brady Educational Center LL03
Classroom application of basic Orff vocabulary, theory, sequential skills and concepts to the classroom. Implementation of typical Orff activities in learning experiences designed for elementary students. In-depth objectives for each grade; development of supporting teaching strategies, and lesson plans; skills and concepts curriculum grid. Emphasis on application of studies through small-group and peer teaching. Prerequisite: Orff Levels I and II from any AOSA approved course.
Dalcroze Certificate Program
The St. Thomas Master of Arts in Music Education Dalcroze concentration is the only three-level Dalcroze program of its kind in the Midwest. The curriculum features high quality education in eurhythmics, solfege and improvisation, and materials and methods-all of which are highlighted in three, one-credit courses per level of study. Dalcroze study at St. Thomas introduces students to music education that trains the body in rhythm and dynamics; trains the ear, eye, and voice in pitch, melody, and harmony using fixed-do; and combines eurhythmics and solfege according to the students' own invention, while providing application tools for classroom and studio.
GMUS 651 Dalcroze Musicianship, 3 cr.
Cynthia Lilley and Kathy Thomsen, D.M.A
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Musicianship development based on the Dalcroze approach. Study of eurhythmics (training the body in rhythm and dynamics), solfege (training the ear, eye and voice in pitch, melody and harmony using fixed-do), improvisation (combining eurhythmics and solfege according to the students’ own invention – in movement, with the voice, on an instrument) and methods (application tools for the classroom and studio).
Dalcroze Certificate Program
Cynthia Lilley and Kathy Thomsen, D.M.A.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
M.A. students in the Dalcroze concentration and non-degree students seeking the St. Thomas Dalcroze Certificate enroll concurrently in three courses per level of study. Level I consists of GMUS 781, 782, and 783. Level II consists of GMUS 784, 785, and 786. M.A. students whose degree plan includes Dalcroze Musicianship enroll in GMUS 651.
GMUS 781 Dalcroze Eurhythmics I, 1 cr.
Cynthia Lilley and Kathy Thomsen, D.M.A.8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Study of basic Dalcroze principles of rhythm, phrase, dynamics and form through movement and analysis. Development of kinesthetic awareness and listening skills in working with folk, classical, and improvised music. Content includes simple and compound meter, augmentation and diminution, canonic movement, and measure shape. Concurrent enrollment in GMUS 782 and 783 required.
GMUS 782 Dalcroze Solfege/Improvisation I, 1 cr.
Cynthia Lilley and Kathy Thomsen, D.M.A.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Study of basic Dalcroze solfege principles to develop the ear, eye, and voice in pitch, melody, and harmony, using the fixed do system. Development of improvisational skills, connecting Solfege and Eurhythmics concepts to creative invention primarily at the piano. Beginning approaches to instrumental playing for movement. Concurrent enrollment in GMUS 781 and 783 required.
GMUS 783 Dalcroze Materials and Methods I, 1 cr.
Cynthia Lilley and Kathy Thomsen, D.M.A.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Study of basic principles of Dalcroze approach through observation, demonstration, reading, discussion, lesson planning, peer teaching, and critical evaluation. Application of principles to children of various ages. Concurrent enrollment in GMUS 781 and 782 required.
GMUS 784 Dalcroze Eurhythmics II, 1 cr.
Cynthia Lilley and Kathy Thomsen, D.M.A.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Building on the skills and study from GMUS 781, continuing study of Dalcroze principles of rhythm, phrase, dynamics and form through movement and analysis. Content includes working with mixed meter, relationships between meters of 3/4 and 6/8, and unequal beats measures and phrases. Concurrent enrollment in GMUS 785 and 786 required for M.A. Dalcroze concentration students.
GMUS 785 Dalcroze Solfege/Improvisation II, 1 cr.
Cynthia Lilley and Kathy Thomsen, D.M.A.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Continuation of study developed in GMUS 782. Development of solfege and improvisational skills in working with minor keys, modes and diatonic harmony. Subjects from Eurhythmics II applied to improvisation with applications to composition and playing for movement. Concurrent enrollment in GMUS 784 and 786 required for M.A. Dalcroze concentration students.
GMUS 786 Dalcroze Materials and Methods II, 1 cr.
Cynthia Lilley and Kathy Thomsen, D.M.A.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Continuation of Dalcroze Materials and Methods I. Study of principles of Dalcroze approach through observation, demonstration, reading, discussion, lesson planning, peer teaching, video-teaching and critical evaluation. Application of principles to children of various ages. Concurrent enrollment in GMUS 784 and 785 required.
General
GMUS 544-01 Lap Dulcimer & Autoharp, 1 cr.
Brady Educational Center LL03
Provide an exciting new dimension to your teaching and to your own musicianship by using the dulcimer and autoharp to accompany your students and yourself. Instruments are taught according to an ear/voice/hand/eye process using traditional folksongs. Instruments available on a first come, first served basis. Limited enrollment.
GMUS 544-02 Teaching Guitar, 2 cr.
Christopher Kachian, D.M.A.
June 21-July 2
9 a.m.-12 p.m., Brady Educational Center
Preparation for starting or continuing a class guitar program. Topics include acquiring and maintaining instruments, reviewing available texts and related materials, and age-appropriate pacing of pedagogical materials and approaches. Special focus on teaching musical notations and stylistic genres common to the guitar. Designed for the middle and high school teacher.
GMUS 671 African Music Ensemble, 2 cr.
Sowah Mensah
June 21-25
9:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Brady Educational Center LL30A (Rehearsal Hall)
Study of traditional African music (Ghanaian culture) through music performance. Performance of chants, songs, music for social and festive occasions, and other vocal and instrumental examples selected from a variety of styles. All instruments provided, except flute and CD's which can be purchased in class.
Applied Performance Studies
GMUS 570-592 Applied Performance Studies, 1 cr.
Performance Faculty
Twelve 50-minute individual lessons: 1 cr.; Twelve 30-minute individual lessons: 1 cr. Arrange private lessons with the instructor before registering. Specify the instructor and duration of lessons on the course registration form.
| GMUS 570 | Harpsichord | GMUS 578 | Clarinet | GMUS 586 | Percussion |
| GMUS 571 | Piano | GMUS 579 | Bassoon | GMUS 587 | Violin |
| GMUS 572 | Lute | GMUS 580 | Saxophone | GMUS 588 | Viola |
| GMUS 573 | Recorder | GMUS 581 | Trumpet | GMUS 589 | Cello |
| GMUS 574 | Voice | GMUS 582 | French Horn | GMUS 590 | Double Bass |
| GMUS 575 | Organ | GMUS 583 | Trombone | GMUS 591 | Guitar |
| GMUS 576 | Flute | GMUS 584 | Euphonium | GMUS 592 | Harp |
| GMUS 577 | Oboe | GMUS 585 | Tuba |
Piano Pedagogy
GMUS 613 Advanced Theory for Pianists, 3 cr.
Vanessa Cornett-Murtada, D.M.A.
June 28-July 30, Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9 a.m.-12 p.m., Brady Educational Center 111
The study of harmonic language, rhythm, texture, formal and contrapuntal procedures, chosen from a broad range of examples derived primarily from literature for piano.
