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Winthrop University Music Department Degrees and Courses


UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC DEGREE PROGRAMS
  • Bachelor of Music in Performance (all wind instruments, percussion, strings, piano, organ,
                                                                voice, guitar, and composition)
  • Bachelor of Music Education (elementary and choral or instrumental certification)
  • Bachelor of Arts (with minor or double major option)

  • GRADUATE MUSIC DEGREE PROGRAMS
  • Master of Music in Performance (all wind instruments, percussion, strings, piano, organ,
                                                            voice, guitar)
  • Master of Music in Conducting (choral or wind instrumental tracks)
  • Master of Music Education
  • Master of Arts in Teaching (initial certification in music through the College of Education)

  • Music Courses [MUST]
    The following is a list of courses offered. Please consult the latest edition of the Winthrop University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog  for detailed course descriptions.
    101. Basic Musicianship (2)
    111. Music Theory I (3)
    112. Music Theory II (3)
    113. Aural Skills I (1)
    114. Aural Skills II (1)
    121. Introduction to Music Technology (1)
    190. Introduction to Music Education (1)
    203. Jazz Appreciation (3)
    211. Music Theory III (3)
    212. Music Theory IV (3)
    213. Aural Skills III (1)
    214. Aural Skills IV (1)
    280-289. Special Topics in Music (1) (2) (3)
        281. African Drumming (3)
        282. Jazz Improvisation (1,2)
    298. Music Appreciation (3)
    305. History of Music to 1750 (3)
    306. History of Music from 1750-1900 (3)
    307. Music Since 1900 (3)
    311. Music Theory V (20th century) (2)
    315. Music for the Classroom Teacher (3)
    317. Basic Conducting (3:3-1)
    318. Intermediate Conducting: Choral/Instrumental (3:4)
    321. Opera Workshop I (2:3)
    322. Opera Workshop II (2:3)
    340. Cooperative Education Experience in Music (3-1)
    341. Marching Band Techniques (1)
    411. Form and Analysis (3)
    430-439. Special Topics in Music (1) (2) (3)
    450. Honors: Selected Topics in Music (3)
    501. Piano Literature (3)
    503. Organ Literature (3)
    505. Opera Literature (3)
    506. Choral Literature (3)
    508. Standard Choral Repertory (3)
    509. Art Song Literature (3)
    511. Orchestration (3)
    512. Analytical Techniques (3)
    513. Counterpoint (3)
    514. History of Jazz (3)
    515. Chamber Music Literature (3)
    516. Symphonic Literature (3)
    517. Percussion Literature (3)
    518. Wind Literature (3)
    519. Vocal Pedagogy (3)
    520. Piano Pedagogy (3)
    521. Composition Methods and Arranging (2)
    523. Accompanying (1:2)
    531. Computer Music Technology I (3)
    532. Computer Music Technology II (3)
    535. Diction: English/ Italian/Latin (1:2)
    536. Diction: French/German (1:2)
    551-559. Special Topics in Music (1, 2, 3)
        558. Walter Hautzig Piano Master Class (3)
    561. Medieval/Renaissance Music (3)
    562. Baroque Period Music (3)
    563. Classic Period Music (3)
    564. Romantic Period Music (3)
    565. Twentieth-Century Music Literature (3)
    590. Principles of Teaching Music: Elementary (3)
    591. Principles of Teaching Music: Secondary (3)
    592. Field Experience in Teaching Music (1:0-8)
    600. Graduate Music Theory Review (3) - may not count toward degree requirements
    602. Advanced Instrumental Techniques (3)
    603. Advanced Elementary Techniques (3)
    604. Advanced Choral Techniques (3)
    607. Form and Style (3)
    612. Foundations of Music Education (3)
    614. Research in Music (3)
    616. The Music Curriculum K-12 (3)
    621. Opera Workshop I (2:3)
    622. Opera Workshop II (2:3)
    630-639. Special Topics in Music (1, 2, 3)
        631. Graduate Music Theory Seminar: Music Since Modernism (3)
        634. Kodály Concept of Music Education-Level I (3)
        635. Kodály Concept of Music Education-Level II (3)
        636. Kodály Concept of Music Education-Level III (3)
    641. Orff-Schulwerk Level I (3)
    642. Orff-Schulwerk Level II (3)

    Applied Music Courses [MUSA]
    The following numbers are used for all major instruments and voice. All applied music is assigned through the Chair of the Department of Music.
    101, 110, 105, 111, 112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412*, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614*
           *May be repeated for additional credit.
    Alphabetic Suffixes for Applied Music Courses (private lessons)
    A = Piano
    B = Organ
    C = Harpsichord
    D = Voice
    E = Violin
    F = Viola
    G = Cello
    J = String Bass
    K = Guitar
    L = Electric Bass
    M = Flute
    N = Oboe
    P = Piccolo
    Q = Clarinet
    R = Bassoon
    S = Saxophone
    T = Trumpet
    U = Trombone
    V = Horn
    W = Euphonium
    Y = Tuba
    Z = Percussion

    Music Ensembles [MUSA]
    Music Ensembles are open to all Winthrop University Students, regardless of major. Auditions, where required, are scheduled during each registration period. Ensembles may be repeated for credit.
    141-149/641-649). Chamber Ensembles (1:2) - varies each semester based on instrumentation available
           141/641. Tuba Choir (1:2)
           142/642. Horn Choir (1:2)
           143/643. Clarinet Choir (1:2)
           144/644. Woodwind Quintet (1:2)
           145/645. Piano Trio (1:2)
           146/646. String Quartet (1:2)
           146/646. Trumpet Ensemble (1:2)
           147/647. Saxophone Quartet (1:2)
           147/647. Woodwind Trio (1:2)
           148/648. Piano Ensemble (1:2)
    151/651. Glee Club (1:3)
    152/652. Chorale (1:4)
    153/653. Jazz Voices (1:3)
    154/654. Chamber Singers (1:2)
    156/656. Wind Symphony (1:3)
    157/657. Symphonic Band (1:4)
    158/658. Winthrop/Carolinas Wind Orchestra (1:2)
    159/659. Jazz Ensemble (1:3)
    160/660. String Ensembles (1:2)
    161/661. Chamber Orchestra (1:3)
    162/662. Jazz Combos (1)
    163/663. Percussion Ensemble (1:3)
    164/664. Flute Choir (1:2)
    165/665. Brass Ensembles (1:2)
    166/666. Chamber Ensembles: Vocal (1:2)
    167/667. Chamber Ensembles (1:0-1)
    168/668. Guitar Ensembles (1:2)
    169/669. Collegium Musicum (1:2)

    131-132, 231-232, 331-332, 631-632. Composition (1-4:0.5-1)
    621C-622C, 623C-624C. Advanced Choral Conducting (1-4:0.5-1)
    621N-622N, 623N-624N. Advanced Instrumental Conducting (1-4:0.5-1)
     


    Other Applied Music Courses [MUSA]


    171-172. Voice Class (1:2) (1:2)
    181-182. Piano Class (1:2) (1:2)
    185. Guitar Class (1:2)
    271-272. Voice Class (1:2) (1:2)
    281-282. Piano Class (1:2) (1:2)
    291. Woodwind Methods (1:2)
    293. String Methods (1:2)
    295. Brass Methods (1:2)
    296. Voice Methods (1:2)
    297. Percussion Methods (1:2)
    370/670. Opera Production (1)
    511. Score Reading (2-1)
     

    The entire Winthrop University Undergraduate Catalog is available in Portable Document Format (PDF), and can be downloaded from the Records and Registration web page.  Music degree programs are listed under "Degree Programs: College of Visual and Performing Arts."

     
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