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MUSIC

54 courses with the subject MUSIC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MUSIC 500Introduction to Music Reference and Research Materials2

A study of musicological reference and research materials in English and western European languages, with exercises in their use.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 505symphonic Wind Ensemble1

Rehearsal and performance of wind repertoire and concert band literature.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 507Philharmonic Orchestra1

Orchestra rehearsal and performance.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 508Chamber Orchestra1

Chamber orchestra rehearsal and performance.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 519Graduate Seminar in Intermediate Piano Pedagogy2

Graduate seminar in intermediate teaching repertoire and strategies for piano from the Baroque to the 21st century. MUSIC 519 Graduate Seminar in Intermediate Piano Pedagogy (2)This course is intended for pianists in the degrees Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts who will have already passed the introductory undergraduate course in Intermediate Piano Pedagogy, MUSIC 424, or the current Graduate Seminar in Piano Pedagogy, MUSIC 589 (which will continue to be offered; it is required for piano pedagogy major students in the Master of Music degree), or an equivalent of one of these courses at another institution. The material will be covered in class discussions, reading and listening assignments, and in-class student presentations. Writing, performing, and speaking will be required. The course is designed to give developing professional pianists and piano teachers greater depth of knowledge of the pedagogical repertoire than is possible either in the introductory course or through their own concurrent teaching experiences. The seminar format encourages group discussion as well as independent work.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 520Chamber Music for Strings1

Preparation for performance of (advanced) chamber music literature involving primarily stringed instruments--quartets and quintets.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 521Chamber Music for Woodwinds1

Preparation for performance of (advanced) chamber music literature involving primarily woodwind instruments--quartets and quintets.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 522Chamber Music for Brass1

Preparation for performance of (advanced) chamber music literature involving primarily brass instruments--quartets and quintets.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 523Sonata Duos1

Preparation for performance of (advanced) sonata literature for various individual instruments with keyboard.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 524Graduate Seminar in Advanced Piano Pedagogy2

Graduate seminar in advanced repertoire, history of piano pedagogy, and strategies for piano from the Baroque to the 21st century. MUSIC 524 Graduate Seminar in Advanced Piano Pedagogy (2)MUSIC 524 is intended for pianists in the degrees Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts who will have already passed the introductory undergraduate course in Intermediate Piano Pedagogy, MUSIC 424, or the current Graduate Seminar in Piano Pedagogy, MUSIC 589 (which will continue to be offered; it is required for piano pedagogy major students in the Master of Music degree), or an equivalent of one of these courses at another institution. The material will be covered in class discussions, reading and listening assignments, and in-class student presentations. Writing, performing, and speaking will be required. The course is designed to give developing professional pianists and piano teachers greater depth of knowledge of the pedagogical repertoire than is possible either in the introductory course or through their own concurrent teaching experiences. The seminar format encourages group discussion as well as independent work.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 531Analytical Techniques3

Twentieth-century theories of tonal music other that Schenker; emphasis on motivic, thematic, metric, and rhythmic analysis.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 532Schenkerian Analysis3

An intensive introduction to the analytical method developed by the Twentieth- century Austrian theorist and musicologist, Heinrich Schenker.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 533The Pedagogy of Undergraduate Theory and History2

A study of approaches to the teaching and learning of music theory (written and aural skills) and history.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 535Composition1-4

Composition of vocal, instrumental, and electronic media and preparation of compositions for performance.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 537Music Information Retrieval and Computer-Assisted Music3

Music Information Retrieval and Computer-Assisted Music have become quite important to electronic musicians recently and will increase in importance over time. The common threads that run through the topics of this course are, first, the mathematics & software that have entered the popular imagination as "big data" & "modeling" and, second, music. An application of these ideas might look like software in which one can search all of Beethoven's works to determine exactly how often he followed a V7 chord with a vi chord; this would be called Music Information Retrieval (MIR). Using a computer to calculate the possible solutions to a species counterpoint exercise might be computer-assisted music theory. The course will have a seminar-like format in which current research is reviewed and students undertake projects in MIR or CAM.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 560Choral Conducting2

Study of choral conducting techniques, comprehensive score analysis, and supervised rehearsal and performance practicum.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 561Orchestral Conducting2

Study of orchestral conducting technique, comprehensive score analysis, and supervised rehearsal and performance practicum.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 562Band/Wind Ensemble Conducting2

Study of band and wind ensemble conducting, comprehensive score analysis, and supervised rehearsal and performance practicum.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 565Studio and Recital Accompaniment1

Keyboard accompaniment of student soloists in the studio and in public performance, under faculty supervision.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 572Seminar in Musicology3

Research in selected areas of music history.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 573Integrative Seminar in Music Theory and History3

Special topics (composer, style, genre) taught from both theoretical and historical perspectives.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 574Seminar in Music Theory3

Study of analytical techniques, aesthetics, writings, in music theory, music cognition, musical sketches, and mathematical models taught from a theory perspective.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 575Integrative Conducting Seminar1

A seminar for choral, orchestral, and band/wind ensemble graduate conducting majors, taught by conducting faculty in all three areas.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 580Studies in Orchestral Literature2

Selected studies in orchestral literature from the seventeenth century to the present.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 582Studies in Band/Wind Ensemble Literature2

Selected studies in band and wind ensemble literature from the Renaissance to the present.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 583Studies in Choral Literature2

Selected studies in choral literature of all types from the Renaissance to the present.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 585Graduate Seminar in Keyboard Music 1710 to 18202

Seminar in music for keyboards (organ, harpischord, pianoforte) from the early works of J.S. Bach (c. 1710) to late Beethoven. MUSIC 585 Graduate Seminar in Keyboard Music 1710 to 1820 (2)This first of three seminar courses is intended for pianists in the degrees Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts who will have already passed the introductory survey in Keyboard Literature, MUSIC 481 or its equivalent at other institutions. The material, dealing with the periods beginning with late Baroque (J.S. Bach, Handel, Domenico Scarlatti) and ending with Beethoven, will be covered in class discussions, listening assignments, and student presentations in class. Both writing and speaking will be required. The course is designed to give developing professional pianists greater depth and breadth of knowledge of their repertoire than is possible either in the introductory survey or in their own practice. The seminar format encourages group discussion as well as independent work.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 586Graduate Seminar in Piano Music 1820-19202

Seminar in music for pianoforte from the early works of Schubert, circa 1820, to Rachmaninoff (Romantic and post-Romantic). MUSIC 586 Graduate Seminar in Piano Music 1820-1920 (2)This course is intended for pianists in the degrees Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts who will already have passed the introductory survey in Keyboard Literature, MUSIC 481, or its equivalent at other institutions. The material, in this case the Romantic music that is the core of pianists' repertoire, will be covered in class discussions, listening assignments, and student presentations in class. Both writing and speaking will be required. The course is designed to give developing professional pianists greater depth and breadth of knowledge of their repertoire than is possible either in the introductory survey or in their own practice. The seminar format encourages group discussion as well as independent work.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 587Graduate Seminar in Piano Music 1890-Present2

Seminar in modern music for pianoforte from the early works of Debussy (circa 1890) to the present day. MUSIC 587 Graduate Seminar in Piano Music 1890-Present (2)This course is intended for pianists in the degrees Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts who have already passed the introductory survey in Keyboard Literature, MUSIC 481, or its equivalent at other institutions. The most extensive treatment will be given to Debussy and Ravel in the first weeks, and later to Schonberg and his followers, as well as Bartok, Stravinsky, Hindemith, Ives, Messiaen and other outstanding figures. Less-well known composers of superior accomplishment will also be addressed. The material will be covered in class discussions, listening assignments, and student presentations in class. Both writing and speaking will be required. The course is designed to give developing professional pianists greater depth and breadth of knowledge of their repertoire than is possible either in the introductory survey or in their own practice. The seminar format encourages group discussion as well as independent work.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 588Seminar in Music Literature of the Major Performance Area1-3

Selected studies in music literature specific to the student's major performance area. Will include research, analysis, and performance.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 589Seminar in Piano Pedagogy2

Selected variable topics in piano pedagogy; includes reserach, performance and discussion of appropriate literature, and class participation.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 590Colloquium1-3

Continuing seminars that consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 594Master's Paper Research1-6

Investigation of a specific problem in music or music education.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 595Internship1-18

Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction, including field experiences, practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
18
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 595A**SPECIAL TOPICS**1

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Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 595B**SPECIAL TOPICS**1-2

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Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 596Individual Studies1-9

Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
9
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 597Special Topics1-9

Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
9
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 597B**SPECIAL TOPICS**1-4

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Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 600Thesis Research1-15

No description.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
15
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 601Ph.D. Dissertation Full-Time0

No description.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 602Supervised Experience in College Teaching1-3

Supervised experience for teaching assistants in music.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 610Thesis Research Off Campus1-15

No description.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
15
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 611Ph.D. Dissertation Part-Time0

No description.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 801Doctoral Solo Recital (DMA)2-4

Culminating solo recital(s) of artist-level repertoire; may be repeated with different repertoire.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated with different repertoire.
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 802DMA Lecture-Recital Monograph1

Preparation of a monograph to be text of the DMA lecture-recital; must be approved prior to performance.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 803Performance of the DMA Lecture-Recital2

Performance of the D.M.A. lecture-recital (the lecture monograph to be pre-approved as MUSIC 802).

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 804Chamber Music Recital (DMA)1-2

Recital devoted to chamber music (including song groups or cycles for voice and piano). May be repeated.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated.
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 805DMA Final Recital3

Final, culminating solo recital of artist-level repertoire; independently prepared.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 810Choral Ensemble1

Rehearsal and performance of choral music. MUSIC 810 Choral Ensemble (1 per semester/maxmum of 4) The goals of Music 810 are to develop the vocal performing skills, music reading abilities, and interpretive capabilities of the class members within a variety of choral ensemble types, including mixed-voice choirs of varying sizes, men's and women's choirs, and choral ensembles focusing on specific musical traditions. Repertoire is selected from Western music as well as world music traditions. The course is for students who have established vocal performance skills. An audition is required.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 811Instrumental Ensemble1

Rehearsal and performance of instrumental music. MUSIC 811 Instrumental Ensemble (1 per semester/maximum of 6) The goals of Music 811 are to develop the instrumental performing skills, music reading abilities, and interpretive capabilities of the class members within a variety of instrumental ensemble types. Repertoire is selected from Western music as well as world music traditions. The course is for students who have established instrumental performance skills. An audition is required.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 812Chamber Music for Mixed Ensemble1

This course is designed to prepare and perform mixed ensemble music from all periods and styles (e.g., piano quintet, rock ensemble, early music ensemble, new music ensemble, open music ensemble, etc.). Course objectives include, but are not limited to, the development of rehearsal and ensemble skills, increased awareness of musical styles, public performance(s) of works prepared, and the development of the interpersonal skills necessary for the players to collaborate in a small ensemble setting. Chamber music is an integral part of instrumental musical training.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 891Graduate Degree Performance1

A juried recital performance for students majoring in performance, composition, or conducting.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
MUSIC 896Individual Studies1-9

Creative projects with a professional orientation, including nonthesis research, that are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.

Subject
MUSIC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
9
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
bulletins.psu.edu

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