Music

The music curriculum at USAO provides many performance and intellectual opportunities in music. All students of the University are eligible to participate in Concert Choir, Concert Band, Chamber Choir and Opera Scenes.

Details concerning music degree programs and procedures of proficiency exams are found in the USAO Music Student Handbook.

Courses of study include:


Applied Music (Private Instruction)
Music majors and minors choose a primary and secondary performance area from studies in voice, piano or instruments of the concert band. Voice or piano may be selected as the primary performance area toward choral/vocal teacher certification. Any concert band instrument may be selected as the primary performance area toward instrumental teacher certification.

Proficiency Exams
Students enrolled in applied music must perform for the music faculty (called an "applied music jury") at the end of each trimester of enrollment. At the completion of both the freshman and sophomore years, music majors and minors must take the Applied Proficiency Exams upon entering the music program. Criteria regarding proficiency exams is found in the Music Student Handbook.

Senior Recital
Music majors must present a senior recital. Music majors emphasizing performance must also present a junior recital. Specific procedures are detailed in the Music Student Handbook toward preparation of recitals.

Ensemble Participation
Continuous enrollment in a major ensemble is required of all music majors. The major ensemble for the vocal major is Concert Choir and the major ensemble for the instrumental major is Concert Band.

Recital Attendance
Enrollment in Recital Attendance (MUSC 2880) is required each fall and spring trimester. Six trimesters, with passing grades, are required for graduation.

Accompanying Requirement  
Music major (piano emphasis) completes four trimesters of Applied Accompanying. Specific assignments are determined by the piano instructor. Duties include accompanying at USAO in the private studio 3 hours per week (or an equivalent ensemble assignment).

Students in performance courses are expected to attend practices and meet concert attendance and jury requirements as described in the Music Student Handbook. Music majors must maintain a 2.5 GPA in music course work.

Bachelor of Arts in Music
(performance emphasis)

Required Music Core (61 hours for vocal music, 62 for instrumental, and 65 for piano):
Course Title Hours Required  
MUSC 1051 Concert Choir (for Instrumental Majors) 1
MUSC 1051 Concert Choir (continuous enrollment required) 6

or
MUSC 1081 Concert Band (continuous enrollment required) 6
MUSC 1114 Materials of Music I 4
MUSC 1124 Materials of Music II 4
MUSC 1203 Introduction to Music Literature 3
MUSC 2880 Recital Attendance (must pass 6 trimesters) 0
MUSC 2101 Applied Accompanying 4
(piano majors only; must enroll 4 times)
MUSC 2103 Materials of Music III 3
MUSC 2113 Materials of Music IV 3
MUSC 3303 Music History I 3
MUSC 3313 Music History II 3
MUSC 3412 Piano Pedagogy (piano major only) 2
MUSC 3512 Vocal Pedagogy (voice major only) 2
MUSC 4083 Performance/Recital (primary applied area) 3
MUSC 4102 Principles of Conducting 2
MUSC 4202 Composition 2
MUSC 4212 Instrumental Conducting 2
(instrumental major only)
MUSC 4572 Secondary Instrumental Methods 2
(instrumental major only)
MUSC 4882 ST/Diction (vocal majors only; must be taken twice) 4
and Primary Applied Instrument or Voice 11
Secondary Applied Instrument or Voice 4
Piano Proficiency 2
(or until proficiency is passed)

+ 8 hours Foreign Language
+13 hours General Studies electives


Bachelor of Arts in Music
Teacher Certification

This program qualifies individuals for an Oklahoma teaching certificate to teach music in grades K-12. For a program check list for teacher certification in music, students should consult the music education advisor.

Instrumental and vocal music education majors must complete all requirements in Professional Education for Teacher Certification. At least 2 trimesters of summer enrollment will be necessary to complete, within 4 years, all requirements in music (64 or 69 hours), Professional Education (31 hours), and Interdisciplinary Studies (52 hours).

Instrumental Music Education Major

Required Professional Education Core (31 hours)
Required Music Core (64 hours):
Courses Title Hours Required
MUSC 1051 Concert Choir (1 trimester) 1
MUSC 1081 Concert Band (continuous enrollment required) 8
MUSC 1114 Materials of Music I 4
MUSC 1124 Materials of Music II 4
MUSC 1203 Introduction to Music Literature 3
MUSC 2103 Materials of Music III 3
MUSC 2113 Materials of Music IV 3
MUSC 2880 Recital Attendance (must pass 6 trimesters) 0
MUSC 3102 Forms and Analysis 2
MUSC 3303 Music History I 3
MUSC 3313 Music History II 3
MUSC 4083 Performance/Recital (primary applied area) 3
MUSC 4102 Principles of Conducting 2
MUSC 4202 Composition 2
MUSC 4212 Instrumental Conducting 2
MUSC 4552 Elementary Music Methods 2
MUSC 4572 Secondary Instrumental Methods 2
and Primary Applied Instrument 9
Secondary Applied Instruments 6
(2 hrs. each in brass, woodwind, percussion)
Piano Proficiency (or until proficiency is passed) 2

Vocal Music Education Major

Required Professional Education Core (31 hours), plus
Required Music Core ( 69 hours):
Courses Title Hours Required
MUSC 1051 Concert Choir (continuous enrollment required) 8
MUSC 1114 Materials of Music I 4
MUSC 1124 Materials of Music II 4
MUSC 1203 Introduction to Music Literature 3
MUSC 2103 Materials of Music III 3
MUSC 2113 Materials of Music IV 3
MUSC 2880 Recital Attendance (must pass 6 trimesters) 0
MUSC 3102 Forms and Analysis 2
MUSC 3303 Music History I 3
MUSC 3313 Music History II 3
MUSC 3512 Vocal Pedagogy 2
MUSC 4083 Senior Recital 3
MUSC 4102 Principles of Conducting 2
MUSC 4112 Choral Conducting 2
MUSC 4202 Composition 2
MUSC 4552 Elementary Music Methods 2
MUSC 4562 Secondary Vocal Methods 2
MUSC 4882 ST/Diction (vocal majors only; must be taken twice) 4
and Voice or Piano 9
Secondary Applied Area 6
(Secondary area must be piano if voice is primary
area of study, voice if piano is primary area)
Applied study in instruments 2
Piano Proficiency
(continuous enrollment until proficiency is passed)

Minor in Music

24 hours in Music:
Course Title Hours Required
MUSC 1051 Concert Choir (must be taken 4 times) 4

or

MUSC 1081 Concert Band (must be taken 4 times) 4
MUSC 1114 Materials of Music I 4
MUSC 1124 Materials of Music II 4
MUSC 1203 Introduction to Music Literature 3
MUSC 2880 Recital Attendance (must pass 3 trimesters) 0

and

Primary Applied Instrument or Voice 4
Secondary Applied Music Area 2
Music Electives 3

  

COURSE LISTINGS in MUSIC

1021 CLASS VOICE
 Class instruction in voice, designed for beginning voice student; includes group and individual instruction. 1 hour (may be repeated for total of 2 hours).

1031 CLASS PIANO
 Class instruction in piano, designed for beginning piano student; includes group and individual instruction. 1 hour (may be repeated for total of 2 hours).

1040 PERFORMANCE
 Instruction in piano, voice, woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. 1-3 hours (may be repeated total of 4 hours).

1051 CONCERT CHOIR
 Performance experience in various choral styles. Open to students from all majors; no audition required. 1 hour (may be repeated for total of 8 hours).

1061 CLASS GUITAR
 Designed for the beginning guitar student; group and individual instruction. 1 hour.

1081 CONCERT BAND
 Open to students from all majors; no audition required. 1 hour (may be repeated for total of 8 hours).

1091 JAZZ ENSEMBLE
 Performance experience in all jazz styles. Open to students from all majors; no audition required. 1 hour (may be repeated for total of 8 hours).

1102 MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS
 Study of staff, clef signs, notation, scales, and musical terminology; analysis of simple rhythm, melody, and chordal structure; introduction to the keyboard and the singing of simple melodies. Open to all students. 2 hours.

1114 MATERIALS I
 A course combining aspects of harmonic theory, sight singing, dictation and keyboard approached through the study and analysis of music of the Baroque and Early Classical Periods. 4 hours.

1124 MATERIALS II
 Continuation of the study of harmonic theories, sight singing, dictation and keyboard approached through the study and analysis of music of the Classical and Early Romantic Periods. 4 hours. Prerequisite: MUSC 1114.

1131 KEYBOARD SKILLS
 Intended for the piano major as prerequisite to MUSC 2002 and MUSC 2101 (Accompanying); experience in functional keyboard skills, including sight reading, playing by ear, harmonization and improvisation. 1 hour.

1171 ELEMENTARY WOODWIND TECHNIQUES
 Elementary fundamentals and techniques in playing of flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. 1 hour.

1181 ELEMENTARY BRASS AND PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES
 Elementary fundamentals and techniques in playing of trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, and percussion instruments. 1 hour.

1203 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE
 Development of musical listening, recreating, and aesthetic skills through introduction to music literature; stresses active student participation. 3 hours.

2002 ACCOMPANYING
 Practical applications in piano accompanying with singer and instrumentalist; analysis of musical examples from representative music. Includes studio accompanying assignments and lecture time. 2 hours.

2031 CLASS PIANO
 Class instruction in piano. 1 hour (may be repeated for total of 2 hours). Prerequisite: MUSC 1031 or equivalent.

2040 PERFORMANCE
 Instruction in piano, voice, woodwind, brass or percussion instruments. 1-3 hours (may be repeated for total of 4 hours).

2101 APPLIED ACCOMPANYING
 Specific assignments in piano accompanying in variety of settings, including recitals, ensembles, and private studio lessons. Practical experience in piano accompanying will include supervised classroom time for coaching and review. 1 hour.

2103 MATERIALS III
 Continuation of harmonic theory, sight singing, dictation and keyboard with emphasis on chromatic movement through the late Romantic Period. 3 hours. Prerequisite: MUSC 1123.

2113 MATERIALS IV
 Continuation of harmonic theory, sight singing, dictation and keyboard with emphasis on counterpoint and music of 20th century. 3 hours. Prerequisite: MUSC 2103.

2171 ADVANCED WOODWIND TECHNIQUES
 Continuation of MUSC 1171. 1 hour.

2181 ADVANCED BRASS AND PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES
 Continuation of MUSC 1181. 1 hour.

2222 MUSIC FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS
 Methods and materials applicable to teaching of public school music grades 1-6. Designed for candidates for the elementary certificate. 2 hours.

2900 WORKSHOP
 Guided study in music under supervision of a faculty member; topics and methods of instruction may vary. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and topic).

2990 TUTORIAL
 Independent study in music under faculty supervision. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content).

3040 PERFORMANCE
 Instruction in piano, voice, woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. 1-3 hours (may be repeated for total of 4 hours).

3102 FORMS AND ANALYSIS
 Study and analysis of musical forms and compositional techniques approached through each structural level. 2 hours. Prerequisite: MUSC 2103.

3303 MUSIC HISTORY I
 Chronological study of history of western music from beginnings to 1750; includes aural and analytical recognition of instrumental and vocal literature. 3 hours. Prerequisites: MUSC 1114 and MUSC 1203, or permission of instructor.

3312 INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY
 Study of specific problems posed by both beginning and more advanced instrumental student; includes essential materials, methods and literature, as well as supervised practical experience in teaching instrumental students. 2 hours.

3313 MUSIC HISTORY II
 Chronological study of history of western music from 1750 to present; includes aural and analytical recognition of instrumental and vocal literature. 3 hours. Prerequisites: MUSC 1114 and MUSC 1203, or permission of instructor.

3412 PIANO PEDAGOGY
 Study of specific problems posed by both beginning and more advanced piano students; includes essential materials, methods and literature, and supervised practical experience in teaching piano students. 2 hours.

3512 VOICE PEDAGOGY
 Study of specific problems posed by both beginning and more advanced voice student; includes essential materials, methods, and literature, and supervised practical experience in teaching voice students. 2 hours.

3611 OPERA SCENES
 Coaching, staging, and performing of various scenes and arias from opera, operetta, and musical theatre. 1 hour (may be repeated). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

4040 PERFORMANCE
 Instruction in piano, voice, woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. 1-3 hours (may be repeated for total of 4 hours).

4083 PERFORMANCE/RECITAL
 Instruction in piano, voice, classical guitar, or woodwind, brass or percussion instruments, ending with recital. 3 hours.

4102 PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCTING
 Problems of baton technique, score reading and interpretation, rehearsal technique, and musical style as they concern the conductor. 2 hours. Prerequisite: MUSC 3102.

4112 CHORAL CONDUCTING
 Continuation of 4102 with emphasis on advanced choral conducting techniques. 2 hours.

4202 COMPOSITION
 Examination of 20th century compositional techniques, ending with performance of contemporary original compositions. 2 hours. Prerequisite: MUSC 2103.

4212 INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING
 A continuation of 4102 with emphasis on advanced instrumental conducting techniques. 2 hours.

4552 ELEMENTARY MUSIC METHODS
 Study of methods, materials and procedures used in teaching music in elementary grades, including selected song materials, approved texts, and Orff, Kodaly and Curwen systems of teaching. 2 hours.

4562 SECONDARY VOCAL METHODS
 Study of methods, materials, and procedures used in teaching music in secondary schools, including selection of choral literature for various choral ensembles, curriculum guidelines and vocal techniques for choral ensemble. 2 hours.

4572 SECONDARY INSTRUMENTAL METHODS
 Study of methods, materials, and procedures used in teaching instrumental music in secondary schools, including introduction of marching techniques, general treatment of instrumental music, music appreciation, music theory, materials for special programs, and general use in instrumental classes. 2 hours.

4880 SPECIAL TOPICS
 Special topics in the area of music. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).

4900 MUSIC WORKSHOP
 Treatment of related topics and problems in music. 1-6 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content).

4901 SMALL ENSEMBLE
 Performance experience in one of several ensembles, including student entertainers or other vocal or instrumental ensembles. 1 hour (may be repeated).

4990 TUTORIAL
 Independent study in music under faculty supervision. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content).