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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
VOICE PERFORMANCE MAJOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
(MUPS)
First Year - MUPS 1121
(1-4 credits)
To be taken for at least
two semesters.
Developing breath control, tone production,
diction. Repertoire to include English and early seventeenth
and eighteenth century Italian classics.
Fall, Spring
Second Year - MUPS 2121
(1-4 credits)
To be taken for at
least two semesters.
Continued emphasis on techniques:
breath control, tone production, phrasing, through the study of
songs in English, Italian, German, French, and the easier
operatic and oratorio arias.
Fall, Spring
Third Year - MUPS 3121
(1-4 credits)
To be taken for at least
two semesters.
Continued emphasis in all phases of vocal
techniques; songs of increased technical and interpretive
difficulty, representing various schools and styles of vocal
literature, and introducing the student to contemporary vocal
literature in English, French, German, and Italian.
Presentation of half-junior recital.
Fall, Spring
Fourth Year - MUPS 4121
(1-4 credits)
To be taken for at
least two semesters.
Particular emphasis placed on artistic
interpretation through intensive study of various schools and
styles, including opera and oratorio arias. Presentation of
senior recital.
Fall, Spring
Organ Performance Major Private Instruction (MUPS)
First Year - MUPS 1131
(1-4 credits)
To be taken for at least
2 semesters.
Development of manual and pedal technique,
coordination; easier pieces from pre-Baroque and Baroque;
Eight Little Preludes and Fugues; Rheinberger Trios.
Fall,
Spring
Second Year - MUPS 2131
(1-4 credits)
To be taken for at
least two semesters.
Bach Trio Sonatas; Frescobaldi
toccatas; easier chorale preludes; easier compositions from
Romantic and Contemporary literature; hymn playing.
Fall,
Spring
Third Year - MUPS 3131
(1-4 credits).
To be taken for at least
two semesters.
Bach prelude and fugue of the difficulty of the
A Minor (S.543) or G major (S.541); free compositions by
other Baroque composers; Franck Cantabile, Pastorale or
Fantasy in C; pieces from French Classic period; pieces of
moderate difficulty from contemporary literature. Presentation
of half junior recital.
Fall, Spring
Fourth Year - MUPS 4131
(1-4 credits)
To be taken for at
least two semesters.
Advanced literature from all style
periods. Presentation of senior recital.
Fall, Spring
SECONDARY ORGAN EMPHASIS
At the completion of Organ 2131 a student is expected to have
achieved as a minimum the facility required for completion of
an organ performance Major 1131.
CONDUCTING PRIVATE INSTRUCTION (MUPS)
MUPS 4181
(1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: MUSI 3122, and 3223
or 3224. Fall, Spring
ORCHESTRA AND BAND INSTRUMENT AREA
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE MAJOR PRIVATE
INSTRUCTION (MUPS)
First Year
MUPS 1141
Strings
MUPS 1151
Brass
MUPS 1161
Woodwinds
MUPS 1171
Percussion
MUPS 1191
Guitar
(Principal emphasis only) (1-4 credits)
To be taken for at least
two semesters.
Instruction on all standard instruments.
Concentration on scales, arpeggios, technical difficulties, and
studies. Standard instructional material used. Study and
performance of solo literature.
Fall, Spring
Second Year
MUPS 2141
Strings
MUPS 2151
Brass
MUPS 2161
Woodwinds
MUPS 2171
Percussion
MUPS 2191
Guitar
(Principal emphasis only) (1-4 credits)
To be taken for at least
two semesters.
Continuation of technical studies and study of
performance of literature for the instrument.
Fall, Spring
Third Year
MUPS 3141
Strings
MUPS 3151
Brass
MUPS 3161
Woodwinds
MUPS 3171
Percussion
MUPS 3191
Guitar
(Principal emphasis only) (1-4 credits)
To be taken for at least
two semesters.
Continuation of study on technical problems
of the instrument. Concentration on repertoire and artistic
performance. Presentation of half junior recital.
Fall, Spring
Fourth Year
MUPS 4141
Strings
MUPS 4151
Brass
MUPS 4161
Woodwinds
MUPS 4171
Percussion
MUPS 4191
Guitar (Principal emphasis only) (1-4 credits)
To
be taken for at least two semesters.
Continuation of technical
study with emphasis on artistic performance. Intensive study
of literature for the instrument. Presentation of senior recital.
Fall, Spring
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES (MUEI)
MUEI 1101, 2101, 3101, 4101 University Concert Band (1-
0-5)
To be taken for at least 2 semesters at each level.
A large
ensemble designed for the study and performance of a wide
variety of wind band literature. Occasionally features a special
guest artist. Often tours in the spring. Open to all university
students by audition. Five one-hour rehearsals each week.
Fall, Spring
MUEI 1111, 2111, 3111, 4111 Cowboy Band (1-0-3)
(Also
FSSC 1129)
To be taken for at least two semesters at each
level.
A medium-sized ensemble designed for the
performance of entertainment music for a variety of events
including concerts, parades, football games, rodeos,
basketball games, etc. A high-spirited, highly visible ensemble
rich in history and tradition.
Membership in University Concert
Band a prerequisite. Three one-hour rehearsals each week.
One semester can be taken for core credit if taken as FSSC
1129. Fall, Spring
MUEI 1113, 2113, 3113, 4113 Handbell Choir (1-0-4)
Handbell Choir meets two afternoons per week and gives
students an opportunity to make music through the ringing of
handbells. The choir will give a concert each semester and
will be available to play at special events as needed.
Fall,
Spring
MUEI 1131, 2131, 3131, 4131 HSU Orchestra (1-0-4)
To be
taken for at least two semesters at each level.
A large
ensemble open to all university students by audition. The
Hardin-Simmons University Orchestra performs four to six
concerts per year at various locations, including the
Paramount Theatre and the Abilene Civic Center. Study and
performance of standard orchestra literature. Two 2-hour
rehearsals each week.
MUEI 1141, 2141, 3141, 4141 String Ensemble (1-0-2)
To
be taken for at least two semesters at each level.
String
Ensemble is a flexible organization designed to study and
perform standard chamber music repertoire. Open to all
students by audition. Two rehearsals each week.
Fall, Spring.
MUEI 1151, 2151, 3151, 4151 Brass Ensemble (1-0-2)
To
be taken for at least two semesters at each level.
Study and
performance of ensemble music for various brass
instrumental combinations. Open to all students by audition.
Two rehearsals each week.
Fall, Spring.
MUEI 1161, 2161, 3161, 4161 Woodwind Ensemble (1-0-2)
To be taken for at least two semesters at each level.
Study
and performance of chamber works for various woodwind