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201. Introduction to Music Pedagogy (1) This team-taught course introduces many topics common to music teaching, including: learning theory; music teaching methods; auxiliary techniques; printed, recorded and internet resources; functional understanding of the voice and piano; psychological and communication skills; and business practices.
*215 Private Lessons for continuing Performance Majors (2) A total of fourteen one-hour lessons on advanced repertoire is given during a regular term. Performances at Noon Concerts and a performance final are required in each term lessons are taken.
*216. Private Lessons (1) A total of fourteen one-hour lessons is given during a regular term.
*224. Opera Workshop (1) Study and performance of scenes from the standard opera repertoire. Audition required for acceptance.
*226. Studies in Piano Literature (2) An in-depth study of a body of works for piano by a major composer or of a major stylistic period intended to develop an understanding of the style and insight into the techniques of interpretation. Topics vary.
*231. Seminar in Music Literature (2) Studies of composers or musical forms and styles in a particular period. Topics vary.
232A,B. Lyric Diction (1,1) Fundamentals of lyric diction using the symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Course includes class drill and critique of individual performance. A: Italian and French. B: German and English. Prerequisite: A knowledge of singing and of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols.
233. Literature of the Voice (3) A survey of the principal literature for solo voice.
234A,B. Keyboard Literature (2,2) A: A study of the principal literature of the piano from the Baroque to Schubert. B: A study of the principal literature of the piano from the Romantic Era through the present.
*238. Studies in Vocal Literature (2) An in-depth study of a body of works for voice by a major composer or of a major stylistic period intended to develop an understanding of the style and insight into the techniques of interpretation. Topics vary.
243A,B. Folk Music (2,2) A: Analysis and memorization of materials within primary American folk song traditions. Choice of materials for teaching elementary pedagogical concepts and philosophic basis for inclusion of folk materials in the curriculum. Project develops the comparison of variants of a folk song. B: Fundamentals of folk song research, leading towards a research project. Folk song transcription and arrangement. Choice of materials for teaching advanced pedagogical concepts. Folk song analysis culminates in completed folk song collection.
244A,B. Solfčge & Musicianship (3,3) (2,2 for Piano and Vocal Pedagogy degrees) A: Musicianship training, including sight-singing using movable do solfčge, rhythmic and melodic dictation, ear training, memorization, part work, and stylistic analysis within pentatonic and modal literature. B: Continued development of musicianship and musicality through advanced sight singing and dictation, clef reading, figured bass and stylistic and harmonic analysis of different periods of music.
246. Children's Vocal Pedagogy (1) Study of children's vocal production and development. Introduction to choral repertoire and techniques for working with children and adolescents.
247A,B. Kodály Pedagogy (2,2) A: Philosophy and teaching techniques of the Kodály method of music education. Includes techniques of fostering musicality and literacy in elementary school children through sequential curriculum building, lesson planning and strategies for teaching music elements. B: Exploration of advanced pedagogical concepts and teaching techniques, analysis and evaluation of materials suitable for the continued development of musicality and literacy for the upper elementary grades and beyond.
251. Piano Pedagogy (3) Methods and materials; application of technical and musical fundamentals to beginning levels of teaching.
252. Advanced Piano Pedagogy (3). Application of technical and musical fundamentals to intermediate and advanced levels of teaching.
255. Advanced Vocal Pedagogy (3) A course designed for students who have some experience in teaching. Includes a survey of methods and materials, discussions on special interest topics and practical evaluation of students under teaching and performing conditions. Prerequisite: MUSC 154.
*261. Holy Names College Chamber Singers (1) Study and performance of choral chamber literature. Open by audition to members of the College and civic communities.
*262. Advanced Chamber Ensemble (1) Performance of selected major works in the literature of string, woodwind, vocal and/or brass ensemble, or combinations of these groups.
*263. Holy Names College Orchestra (1) Performance of works from the standard orchestra repertoire. Open by audition to members of the College and civic communities who meet performance standards.
*264. Advanced Piano Ensemble (1) Study and performance of keyboard works for piano ensemble.
*265. Advanced Accompanying (1) Qualified pianists may be assigned to studio and ensemble accompanying for three hours per week.
*267. Advanced Baroque Ensemble (1) Performance of instrumental and vocal works from the 18th century. Open by audition to members of the College and civic communities who meet performance standards.
281A,B. Choral Conducting (2,2) A: Basic principles of conducting and rehearsal techniques taught in a laboratory setting. Application of these principles to artistic performance. Includes introduction to phonetics and score memorization and preparation. B: Continued development of conducting and rehearsal techniques. Application of these principles in the performance of more difficult choral repertory. Includes working with choral groups and instrumentalists to demonstrate artistic and technical competency.
290A,B. Recital (0) Graduate recitals will be given without credit but will appear on transcript.
296A,B,C,D,E,F Practicum (3,3,2,2,2,2) Pedagogical theory is put into practice through student teaching and regular observation of master teachers. A,B: Kodály Emphasis. Designed to allow students to apply Kodály philosophy in the American school system through 1) observation of master teachers in the Bay Area, 2) peer teaching of pedagogical techniques and 3) student teaching at cooperating Kodály laboratory schools throughout the academic year. C,D: Piano Pedagogy. Group or individual lessons taught by pedagogy students under supervision. E,F: Vocal Pedagogy. Group or individual lessons taught by pedagogy students under supervision.
*Repeatable courses.
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