CONSVTY 318      Jazz Ear Training And Listening
This course offers the student basic fundamental techniques needed to improve aural perceptions in both the translation of hearing into writing and the performance of reading into singing and playing in the jazz idiom. Introduction and practice in singing, aural recognition and writing of intervals and short, simple melodies. Also including rhythm, memory and improvisational drills. Prerequisite: CONSVTY 329 Advanced Ear Training
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 319      Opera Role Performance
Preparation, rehearsal and performance of a role in an opera or music theatre production at UMKC. Credit for performance as part of the ensemble/chorus may be received from this course after the two chorus requirements are completed as part of the choral requirements. Credit for non-performing duties such as assistant directing or assistant stage managing may be available with approval of opera/music theatre staff.Prerequisite: Audition (generally held during the first week and a half of classes in the fall).
Credits: 1 hours
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CONSVTY 320      Music Theatre Role Performance
Preparation, rehearsal and performance of a role in an opera or music theatre production at UMKC. Credit for performance as part of the ensemble/chorus may be received from this course after the two chorus requirements are completed as part of the choral requirements. Credit for non-performing duties such as assistant direction or assistant stage managing may be available with approval of opera/music theatre staff.Prerequisite: Audition (generally held during the first week and a half of classes in the fall).
Credits: 1 hours
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CONSVTY 323      Form And Analysis I
Application of theoretical principles of analysis to Western Art music.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 325      Piano Pedagogy I
Instructional strategies for teaching the beginning piano student including methods, materials, repertoire, technique and the use of music technology. Various aspects of establishing and managing a piano studio will also be addressed.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 326      Piano Pedagogy II
Instructional strategies for teaching the intermediate and advanced piano student, including methods, materials, repertoire, technique, and the use of music technology.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 329      Advanced Ear Training
Study of atonal and highly chromatic tonal aural problems, complex rhythms, and recognition of instruments. Prerequisite: CONSVTY 222 or CONSVTY 222B or equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 330      Jazz Composition
This course encourages composers to work towards developing an individual writing style and controlling the melodic line in the Jazz idiom. It includes writing assignments, and end-of-the-semester writing projects that are performed by UMKC Jazz ensembles and/or top Kansas City professionals.
Credits: 3 hours
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CONSVTY 331      Orchestration I
An introduction to the instruments of the symphony orchestra and rudiments of scoring. Classification of instruments and learning to write for all transposing instruments.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 333      Advanced Composition
May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3 hours
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CONSVTY 335      Electronic Music Composition
CONSVTY 335 focuses on creating an original music composition in any style utilizing the full range of digital audio or MIDI hardware, software ad techniques available to the student. In addition to weekly meetings arranged with the instructor, 5-8 hours per week of studio time is required. Available each semester and may be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3 hours
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CONSVTY 351      History Of Music In Western Civilization I
A chronological study of music in Western civilization with emphasis on periods and styles from early times to the death of Bach. Outside listening required.
Credits: 3 hours
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CONSVTY 352      History Of Music In Western Civilization II
A chronological study of music in Western civilization from 1750 to the present. Outside listening required.
Credits: 3 hours
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CONSVTY 353      History And Development Of Jazz I
History of Jazz from its beginning through the present, using recordings, films and musical examples. Emphasis on the major historical trends in Jazz, including Early Jazz, Ragtime, Dixieland, Swing, Bebob, Cool Jazz, Hard Bop, Free Jazz, Jazz-Rock Fusion and modern developments. This course makes use of the Marr Sound Archive, and is appropriate for all students throughout the UMKC Campus.
Credits: hours
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CONSVTY 357      Choral Literature
Includes listening and analysis as they relate to programming and educational issues in choral ensemble setting. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 358      Wind Band Literature and Lab
Designed for the student working with beginning and intermediate levels of wind/percussion instruments. Includes critical analysis and evaluation of literature selection as it relates to educational issues and programming in wind/percussion ensemble settings. Includes an off-campus course meeting with a community wind band rehearsal/performance setting providing opportunities realistic opportunities for observation and teaching. Prerequisites: Enrollment concurrent with CONSVTY 381; permission of faculty.
Credits: 3 hours
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CONSVTY 359      String Literature
Includes listening and analysis as they relate to programming and educational issues in string ensemble settings. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 361      Piano Literature I (Pre-Classical)
A survey of the development of keyboard literature from the fourteenth century through the Baroque. Special attention given to the development of keyboard forms, performance practices, idiomatic styles, and stringed keyboard instruments that precede the piano.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 362      Piano Literature II (Classical)
A survey through analysis, reading, listening, and performance of piano repertoire from 1750 (death of J.S. Bach) to 1828 (death of Schubert).
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 368      Orchestral Literature for Trumpet
Intended to introduce students to the standard repertoire for orchestral trumpet;class meets once weekly for an hour. Students will be expected to prepare and play approximately a dozen works per semester,rotating parts in a full trumpet section. Prerequisite:Permission of faculty
Credits: 1 hours
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