MUSIC PERFORMANCE (PERF)
PERF 131 - COMPREHENSIVE KEYBOARD LITERACY I
Integration of musical and pianistic literacy resulting in the ability to decode, translate, comprehend, and fluently realize music notation as artistic expression. Course activities include: methodical interpretation, anatomical analysis of piano technique (applied to a study of relevant excerpts), guided listening, efficient practice and rehearsal strategies, keyboard chord progressions, sight/score-reading, figured bass realization, transposition, and preparation for the level I technique examination PIA 215
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PIA 211 (may be taken concurrently)
PERF 132 - COMPREHENSIVE KEYBOARD LITERACY II
Continuation of PERF 131 with addition of chromatic progressions and more advanced harmonization, interpretation, practice, sightplaying, and reading materials. Development of aural form recognition.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PERF 131
PERF 200 - APPLIED STUDY (LOWER DIVISION)
Private study in major area for students in the first two years of the undergraduate program.
Credits: 1-4
Course Notes: Consent of department.
PERF 201 - ACADEMIC MAJOR FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE JURY
For BM/Music Education and BMA majors. Performance of required repertory for a faculty panel.
Credits: 0
PERF 202 - ACADEMIC MAJOR JUNIOR/SENIOR JURY
For BM/Music Education and BMA majors. Performance of required repertory for a faculty panel.
Credits: 0
PERF 211 - LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR SINGERS I
Understanding and use of the body as an instrument to project language. Topics include anatomy, phonation, resonation & articulation, grammar, poetry & poetics, IPA.
Credits: 1-2
Prerequisites: VOI 211 (may be taken concurrently)
PERF 212 - LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR SINGERS II
Stage diction in Italian, German and French for classical singers. Grammatical and phonetic principles of each. Continued use of IPA.
Credits: 1-2
PERF 215 - ADVANCED STUDY OF RHYTHM/INTONATION
Intensive study of principles and practices of rhythm and intonation as they apply to successful ensemble performance. Integration of body movement, verbalization, pulse control, analysis. Just intonation. Application of skills in small and large ensemble settings.
Credits: 2
PERF 220 - APPLIED KEYBOARD SKILLS I
Credits: 2
PERF 221 - APPLIED KEYBOARD SKILLS II
Continuation of PERF 220 with addition of chromatic progressions and more advanced harmonization, interpretation, practice, sightplaying, and reading materials. Development of aural form recognition.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PERF 220
PERF 222 - APPLIED KEYBOARD SKILLS III
Continuation of PERF 221. Advanced focus on methodical interpretation, anatomical analysis of piano technique (through study of relevant excerpts), guided listening, efficient practice and rehearsal strategies, keyboard chord progressions, sight/score-reading, figured bass realization, transposition. Preparation for PIA 215. Topics in early music and the style and technique of playing harpsichord (study of Couperin’s L’art de toucher le clavecin).
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PERF 221
PERF 223 - APPLIED KEYBOARD SKILLS IV
Continuation of PERF 222 with addition of chromatic modulation and more advanced harmonization, improvisation, arranging, interpretation, practice, sightplaying, and reading materials. Advanced aural form recognition.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PERF 222
PERF 231 - COMPREHENSIVE KEYBOARD LITERACY III
Continuation of PERF 132. Advanced focus on methodical interpretation, anatomical analysis of piano technique (through study of relevant excerpts), guided listening, efficient practice and rehearsal strategies, keyboard chord progressions, sight/score-reading, figured bass realization, transposition. Preparation for PIA 215. Topics in early music and the style and technique of playing harpsichord (study of Couperin’s L’art de toucher le clavecin).
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PIA 211 (may be taken concurrently)
PERF 232 - KEYBOARD IMPROVISATION
Improvisation, creating accompaniments, and practical applications for theoretical concepts (e.g. figured bass and continuo realization).
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PIA 212 (may be taken concurrently)
PERF 233 - COMPREHENSIVE KEYBOARD LITERACY IV
Continuation of PERF 231 with addition of chromatic modulation and more advanced harmonization, improvisation, arranging, interpretation, practice, sightplaying, and reading materials. Advanced aural form recognition.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PERF 231
PERF 240 - ELEMENTS OF CONDUCTING
Introduction to the basic elements of conducting. Style, beat patterns, preparatory beat guidelines, cueing, tempo establishment and control, expression, independence of the hands, fermatas and tempo changes, use of the baton.
Credits: 2
PERF 261 - FRESHMAN JURY
Performance of required repertory for a faculty panel.
Credits: 1
Course Notes: Concurrent enrollment in Applied 211 or 212.
PERF 262 - SOPHOMORE JURY
Performance of required repertory for a faculty panel.
Credits: 1
Course Notes: Concurrent enrollment in Applied 213 or 214.
PERF 290 - NON-CURRICULAR FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE JURY
Performance of repertoire for a panel of department faculty.
Credits: 0
Prerequisites: PERF 200 (may be taken concurrently)
Course Notes: Concurrent enrollment in PERF 200
PERF 300 - PRIVATE APPLIED MUSIC (UG)
Private study in the major area for upper division undergraduate students.
Credits: 1-4
Course Notes: Dept. Instr. consent.Co-req. ELP 70's/80's Level
PERF 301 - 4TH SEMESTER REVIEW
Comprehensive review of progress for approval to enter the upper division.
Credits: 0
Course Notes: Level 214 of major instrument Jr. stand.
PERF 304 - POLYPHONY ON THE PAGE AND STAGE
This course focuses a pragmatic lens on the application of contrapuntal principles to the successful analysis, composition, and performance of music across a wide variety of styles and eras, spanning early music to contemporary.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: MUSC 221
PERF 308 - ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
Through application of the methodology of F.M. Alexander, students will explore bodily tension related to physical habits they have developed while performing, and the relationship between tension and stress, performance anxiety, and injury. Activities include readings, projects, and in-class as well as individualized bodywork.
Credits: 2
PERF 311 - LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR SINGERS III
Advanced interdisciplinary course for senior voice majors addressing projected language. Review of IPA and English, Italian, French, and German languages. Application of concepts and skills in senior recital repertory.
Credits: 1-2
Prerequisites: PERF 212
PERF 312 - LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR SINGERS IV
Continuation of PERF 311. Advanced studies in project language applied to the senior recital repertory.
Credits: 1-2
Prerequisites: PERF 311
PERF 313 - JUNIOR RECITAL
Public performance of required repertory (in lieu of jury examination).
Credits: 1
Course Notes: Applied Music level 311 with minimum grade of B-
PERF 314 - SENIOR RECITAL
Public performance of required repertory.
Credits: 1
Course Notes: Applied Music 313 and PERF 362 with minimum grades of B
PERF 320 - PERFORMING ARTS WELLNESS CAPSTONE PROJECT
Interdisciplinary project that incorporates experiential learning along with integrative research, tailored to the individual student’s interests. The project will demonstrate the student's understanding of the principles and practices of the Alexander Technique and foreground applications of the AT to the student’s development as a performing artist, highlight connections between mindfulness coursework taken and the Alexander Technique, as well as the significance of awareness in action, both individually and within communities. Students will draw connections between wellness and a variety of areas, e.g. performance, education and/or teaching, professional development, community engagement and social justice. Students will complete written reflections and writing assignments along with video, photographic or other media-driven presentations.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PERF 308
Course Notes: For BM, BMA, or BFA students enrolled in the Performing Arts Wellness Concentration
PERF 334 - COMPREHENSIVE GUITAR TECHNIQUE
Exploration of the purpose and approach to the technical exercise. Topics of basic guitar technique, principles of finger mechanics, relation of technique and repertoire, and development of a didactical understanding of the physical approach.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: GUIT 211 (may be taken concurrently)
PERF 335 - ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS - BASS
Study of major orchestral works with emphasis on style, technique, musicianship, and ensemble; experience in mock auditions.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: STB 214
PERF 336 - HISTORY AND PERFORMANCE OF GUITAR LITERATURE
Exploration of the history of the classical guitar and related instruments (lute and vihuela) from the Renaissance to the present day. The range of study will include the physical development of the instruments, techniques, solo and ensemble music (both original and transcriptions) with an emphasis on historic forms and theoretical analysis, composers and prominent performers.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: GUIT 311
Course Notes: or dept. consent.
PERF 338 - CAREER SEMINAR FOR CLASSICAL GUITAR MAJORS
Weekly seminar to educate Classical Guitar Performance majors about professional development and careers in the field beyond solo performance.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: GUIT 311
Course Notes: or dept. consent.
PERF 340 - THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC
Aspects of a music career, including legal representation, copyrights, royalties, publishing, the industry, management, touring, marketing, distribution, the role of technology, and maintaining a career.
Credits: 2
Attributes: Humanities
Course Notes: CCPA undergraduate majors and minors only
PERF 342 - ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS - VIOLIN
Study of major orchestral works with emphasis on style, technique, and musicianship; experience in mock auditions.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: VLN 214
Course Notes: or consent.
PERF 343 - ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS - VIOLA
Study of major orchestral works with emphasis on style, technique, and musicianship; experience in mock auditions.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: VLA 214
Course Notes: or consent.
PERF 344 - ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS - VIOLONCELLO
Study of major orchestral works with emphasis on style, technique, and musicianship; experience in mock auditions
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: VCEL 214
Course Notes: or consent.
PERF 345 - INTRODUCTION TO VIOLA FOR THE VIOLINIST
An introduction to viola technique, performance and repertoire for the adjacent study completed by violinists.
Credits: 1
Attributes: Humanities
Course Notes: must be taken concurrently with applied violin lessons
PERF 361 - JUNIOR JURY
Performance of required repertory for a faculty panel.
Credits: 1
Course Notes: Concurrent enrollment in Applied Music 311
PERF 362 - SENIOR JURY
Performance of required repertory for a faculty panel.
Credits: 1
Course Notes: Concurrent enrollment in Applied Music 313.
PERF 370 - BRASS PERFORMANCE CLASS
Performance of repertoire for an audience of peers and faculty. Required of all brass majors every semester.
Credits: 1
Course Notes: Consent required.
PERF 376 - WOODWIND PERFORMANCE CLASS
Performance of repertoire for an audience of peers and faculty. Required of all woodwind majors every semester.
Credits: 1
Course Notes: Concurrent registration for applied woodwind lessons
PERF 380 - STRING PERFORMANCE CLASS
Performance of repertoire for an audience of peers and faculty. Required of all string majors every semester.
Credits: 1
Course Notes: Consent required.
PERF 390 - NON-CURRICULAR JUNIOR/SENIOR JURY
Performance of repertoire for a panel of department faculty.
Credits: 0
Prerequisites: PERF 300 (may be taken concurrently)
Course Notes: Concurrent registration in PERF 300
PERF 391 - ACADEMIC MAJOR RECITAL
Public performance of required repertory for BM/Music Education and BMA majors.
Credits: 0
Course Notes: Applied Music level 204 with minimum grade of B-
PERF 395 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Credits: 1-6
Course Notes: Consent of instructor
PERF 397 - UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Credits: 2
PERF 399 - CCPA CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING
Authorization granted to student in F-1 status for part-time employment integral to the curriculum and directly related to the major.
Credits: 3