11 courses with the subject MUCP, 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.
MUCP 101Harmony for Songwriters3
45 hours 100 level undergraduate course The purpose of Harmony For Songwriters is to develop a functional understanding of the way chord structures, chord progressions, and melodic components are used in songwriting. With this understanding, students will have the freedom and knowledge to write songs much more effortlessly and with greater conviction. For many non-music majors, this will be an introductory course into basic components of music theory. This course is not repeatable for credit.
30.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Songwriting I focuses on the ‘birth’ of a song; finding inspiration, understanding the basic elements of a well-crafted song, assembling the pieces of melody and lyrics, and performing the songs for feedback. The class allows for students working alone or in collaboration with others. This course is open to all students. This course is not repeatable for credit.
30.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Songwriting II continues training students the craft of writing songs and introduces more of the creative concepts begun in Songwriting I. Students explore and begin to identify their own unique expressive voice though song. Writing songs weekly and performing them in class for feedback and collaborative interaction is the heart of the course content. There is particular emphasis this semester on developing simple melodies and conversational lyrics, and the discussion of how people use music. Prerequisites MUCP*203 This course is not repeatable for credit.
30.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This course provides students with the skills to do detailed and comprehensive analyses of songs. Lyrics, melody, harmony, form and production techniques are examined and discussed from musical, literary, emotional, and business perspectives. In addition to contemporary commercial songs, others genres are analyzed including Urban, Musical Theater, Logos, Commercials, Children’s Music, and other styles and historical periods. This course is not repeatable for credit.
MUCP 322Analysis and Composition of Commercial Music2
undefined hours 300 level undergraduate course An examination of compositional techniques used in pop songs, jingles, soundtracks, and underscores for radio, TV, records, films, shows, and industrials. Students investigate the ways in which music serves to enhance the overall goals of the product or project. Musical analysis serves to demonstrate how each style is created. Students produce their own musical compositions in each media context. Prerequisites 2 courses from MUSC*104, MUSC*105, MUSC*106, MUSC*107, MUSC*108, MUSC*109 AND 2 courses from MUSC*114, MUSC*115, MUSC*116, MUSC*117, MUSC*118, MUSC*119 Open to majors in the School of Music only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 300 level undergraduate course This course is designed to give students the knowledge and experience to write effective arrangements in various jazz and pop styles. Understanding of the instruments, terminology, idiomatic styles, forms, voicings, and notation techniques are covered. Students analyze professional scores as well as using aural analysis for those that are not available. There are writing assignments for ensembles including up to six horns with vocals. Prerequisites 2 courses from MUSC*104, MUSC*105, MUSC*106, MUSC*107, MUSC*108, MUSC*109 AND 2 courses from MUSC*114, MUSC*115, MUSC*116, MUSC*117, MUSC*118, MUSC*119 This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 300 level undergraduate course This course is the practical application of the knowledge and skills learned in the Arranging class. The course is divided into arranging assignments and symposia in which students share and discuss their arrangements, helping each other to solve particular challenges effectively. Assignments include arranging in a broad range of styles and instrumental combinations (including vocals). Pop, jazz, commercial, and experimental projects are included. Prerequisites MUCP*335 This course is not repeatable for credit.
45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course An introduction to instrumentation, designed to acquaint the student with ranges, transpositions, and characteristics of individual instruments and voices. Aural and score analysis provide the basis for understanding vocal and instrumental treatments in small and large ensembles. Written orchestrations are required. Prerequisites 2 courses from MUSC*214, MUSC*215, MUSC*216, MUSC*217, MUSC*218, MUSC*219 AND 2 courses from MUSC*244, MUSC*245, MUSC*246, MUSC*247, MUSC*248, MUSC*249 Open to majors in the School of Music only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 300 level undergraduate course This course examines instrumentation and orchestration techniques for ensembles of various sizes, instrumental combinations, and musical genres. Ranges, transpositions, characteristics, and idiosyncrasies of the instruments are presented with examples from the orchestral, chamber, and contemporary music repertoires. Students apply this knowledge using MIDI, virtual instrument libraries, and mixing procedures to emulate live ensembles in diverse idioms. Prerequisites 2 courses from MUSC*104, MUSC*105, MUSC*106, MUSC*107, MUSC*108, MUSC*109; AND 2 courses from MUSC*114, MUSC*115, MUSC*116, MUSC*117, MUSC*118, MUSC*119 This course is not repeatable for credit.
30.0 hours 600 level graduate course A dual emphasis on acoustic instruments and on technologies exposes students to a variety of professional composing situations, including large jazz ensembles, fusion, acoustic/electronic hybrids, films, videos, musical theater, and jingle writing. Techniques using MIDI, MAX, and electronic composition are explored. Faculty and guest composers present workshops on their own approaches. Students learn to use the recording studio as an instrument and use notation software for score and part preparation. Student works are rehearsed and performed by graduate and advanced undergraduate ensembles. Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
30.0 hours 600 level graduate course Emphasis is on effective writing in various contemporary styles and building on basic arranging skills, with a focus on specific arranging techniques such as writing for the rhythm section, horn voicings, sax solo, and contemporary fusion styles. Arrangements are studied in score format and aurally, and then techniques are applied to student projects. Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
