Courses

MUS  E303 - Violin/Viola Pedagogy I

Learning the skills to teach beginning violin or viola students through lectures, observation of private and group lessons, and teaching children under the supervision of the instructor. Paper on a topic from the course.

MUS  E304 - Violin/Viola Pedagogy II

Learning to teach shifting, vibrato, and bow strokes, and exploring the repertoire of young violinists and violists. Course includes lectures, observation of private and group lessons, and teaching children under the supervision of the instructor. Paper on a topic from the course.

MUS  E306 - Cello Pedagogy

Comparisons of cello methods and materials, study of right-hand and left-hand techniques, observation of teaching, and practical experience teaching private and class lessons. Paper on a topic from the course.

MUS  E315 - Double Bass Pedagogy

Study of techniques, practitioners, and scope of double bass pedagogy from the 18th century to the present. Weekly discussion topics; two papers required.

MUS  E503 - Violin/Viola Pedagogy I

Learning the skills to teach beginning violin or viola students through lectures, observation of private and group lessons, and teaching children under the supervision of the instructor. Paper on a topic from the course.

MUS  E504 - Violin/Viola Pedagogy II

Learning to teach shifting, vibrato, and bow strokes, and exploring the repertoire of young violinists and violists. Course includes lectures, observation of private and group lessons, and teaching children under the supervision of the instructor. Paper on a topic from the course.

MUS  E505 - Violin/Viola Pedagogy III

Extended work and independent projects in violin and viola pedagogy. Paper and lecture on a topic from the course.

MUS  E506 - Cello Pedagogy

Comparisons of cello methods and materials, study of right-hand and left-hand techniques, observation of teaching, and practical experience teaching private and class lessons. Paper on a topic from the course.

MUS  E515 - Double Bass Pedagogy

Study of techniques, practitioners, and scope of double bass pedagogy from the 18th century to the present. Weekly discussion topics; two papers required.

MUS  M469 - Seminar in String Quartet Literature

Performance based survey of chamber music literature from Haydn to present. Six seminal works will be covered per semester. Permission of instructor required. Only pre-formed ensembles registered in chamber music can apply. May be repeated.

MUS  M550 - Doctoral String Literature

Solo repertoire and chamber music for string instruments.

MUS  M665 - Survey of Violin/Viola Literature I

Baroque and Classic.

MUS  M666 - Survey of Violin/Viola Literature II

Romantic to present.

MUS  M667 - Survey of Cello Literature I

Baroque and Classic.

MUS  M668 - Survey of Cello Literature II

Romantic to present.

MUS  M669 - Seminar in String Quartet Literature

Performance based survey of chamber music literature from Haydn to present. Six seminal works will be covered per semester. Permission of instructor required. Only pre-formed ensembles registered in chamber music can apply. May be repeated.

MUS  U274 - History of Violin Making I

Seminar in the history and literature of string instrument technology. Study of the manufacture and repair of string instruments from the earliest time to the present, with emphasis on the work of the master luthiers. Outside readings. Three hours of class per week.

MUS  U275 - History of Violin Making II

Seminar in the history and literature of string instrument technology. Study of the manufacture and repair of string instruments from the earliest time to the present, with emphasis on the work of the master luthiers. Outside readings. Three hours of class per week.

MUS  U305 - String Instrument Repair

String instrument maintenance and repair. For music education students.

MUS  U470 - Violin Repair I-II-III-IV

Study and practice of string instrument technology, including general repairs done from outside the instrument, bow refurbishing, and use of hand and power tools. Fifteen hours instruction and laboratory per week.  III-IV. Advanced study and practice of string instrument technology, including general and major repair done after an instrument has been opened, instrument acoustics, and related topics. Fifteen hours instruction and laboratory per week.

**MUS  X91 - String Repair Technical Crew

Required of all string instrument technology majors. Supervised execution of repair and maintenance techniques for string instruments.