School of Music
MPER 1000 - Applied Music (for Freshmen)
Credit will vary from 1-4 hours. Applied brass, organ, piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, and percussion.
MPER 1232 - Class Guitar
This is an introductory, yet accelerated course designed for guitarists who lack formal training in popular accompaniment. The class explores accompaniment techniques (finger-style, strumming, damping and percussive devices, etc). In addition to technique, this course covers scale-chord theory and application, fretboard logic, and how to read/interpret the various contemporary guitar notation systems.
MPER 1631 - Class Instruction-Voice I
Class voice.
MPER 2000 - Applied Music (for Sophomores)
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Applied brass, organ, piano, voice, strings, percussion, woodwinds, and jazz improvisation.
MPER 2101 - Edmond Community Chorale
This course is a town and gown chorale ensemble emphasizing the study and performance of major works from all periods of music, with and without orchestral accompaniment. Prerequisite(s): Ability to match pitch and written permission of instructor.
MPER 2111 - Concert Choir
Concert choir provides an opportunity for musically talented UCO students to develop their vocal talents rehearsing and performing a wide variety of choral music The group will perform a minimum of two on-campus performances during the semester. Prerequisite(s): Written permission required.
MPER 2141 - Cantilena
Cantilena is a vocal ensemble for the Soprano/Alto singer. It is open to all qualified students, regardless of major, by audition.
MPER 2181 - Chamber Choir
Chamber choir.
MPER 2231 - Guitar Ensemble
Guitar ensemble is a course offering students the opportunity to perform with other guitarists in the following settings: duets, trios, quartets, guitar orchestra, and in these settings with other instruments. Students learn how to play as part of an emsemble while improving sight-reading proficiency, technique, tone and timbre. This course may be taken up to eight times for credit.
MPER 2281 - Marching Band
Band.
MPER 2291 - Wind Symphony
The Wind Symphony is the premier performing ensemble in the band division of the UCO School of Music. The ensemble prepares and performs music for concerts on and off campus, tours, and other activities throughout the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): Audition for the conductor and selected wind and percussion faculty.
MPER 2381 - Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is open, by audition, to any instrumentalist in the university community as a way to expand their musical and aesthetic horizons. The group seeks to broaden performance and teaching skills through the programming of interesting, exciting and challenging band repertoire.
MPER 2391 - Orchestra
Orchestra.
MPER 2461 - Cantare
Cantare is an ensemble for the Tenor/Bass singer. It is open to all qualified students, regardless of major, by audition.
MPER 2511 - Broadway Singing Techniques
This course is designed to develop the skill with which the student uses his/her voice in the singing styles of Broadway Musical Theatre. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of MPER 1002 (Applied Voice) with a minimum grade of "C". Sophomore standing or above.
MPER 2731 - Class Piano I
This is the first in a sequence of four courses designed to develop technical, sight-reading, harmonization, and transposition skills needed to pass the Piano Proficiency Test No. 1 required of all non-piano music majors and minors. Primary chords harmony is applied at the piano to enhance piano performance and functional skills. Students will receive a music theory advisory exam to determine their competence in music fundamentals. It is strongly recommended that those who do not pass this exam take MUS 1113 Fundamentals of Music. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MUS 1151 and 1143 is required.
MPER 2781 - Piano Ensemble
This course is designed for piano majors or students with equivalent proficiency. It will provide solo performers the opportunity for ensemble playing experience. Areas of concentration will be piano duet literature, two-piano and four-hand piano literature, chamber emsemble with piano, and multiple score reading. Prerequisite(s): Permission from instructor is required and sophomore standing or above.
MPER 2831 - Class Piano II
This is the second in a sequence of four courses designed to develop technical, sight-reading, harmonization, and transposition skills needed to pass the Piano Proficiency Test No. 2 required of all non- piano music majors and minors. All diatonic harmony is applied at the piano to enhance piano performance and functional skills. Prerequisite(s): MPER 2731and passed Piano Proficiency Test No. 1.
MPER 2931 - Class Piano III
This is the third in a sequence of four courses designed to develop technical, sight -reading, harmonization, and transposition skills needed to pass the Piano Proficiency Test No. 3 required of all non- piano music majors and minors. Chromatic harmony is applied at the piano to enhance piano performance and functional skills. Prerequisite(s): MPER 2731, 2831 and passed Piano Proficiency Tests No. 1 and 2.
MPER 2941 - Class Piano IV
This is the last in a sequence of four courses designed to develop technical, sight-reading, harmonization, and transposition skills needed to pass the Piano Proficiency Test No. 4 required of all non-piano music majors and minors. Harmonic modulation is applied at the piano to enhance piano performance and functional skills. Prerequisite(s): MPER 2731, 2831, 2931 and passed Piano Proficiency Tests No. 1, 2, and 3.
MPER 2971 - Keyboard Functional Skills
This course teaches the application of music theory and harmony at the piano. It provides opportunties for students to develop harmonization, transposition, sight-reading, fundamentals of figured bass realization, and other skills needed to function as keyboard instrument players. Prerequisite(s): Three (3) semester hours of applied piano (MPER 1000; MPER 2000 with a minimum grade of "B". Sophomore standing or above.
MPER 3000 - Workshop In Music Performance
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree.
MPER 3020 - Applied Music (for Juniors)
Applied Music is the study of an instrument/voice through private lessons. Students may study brass, organ, piano, voice, strings, percussion, woodwinds, and jazz improvisation. Credit will vary from 1-3 hours. Prerequisite(s): MUS 2010. Junior or senior standing.
MPER 3070 - Piano Accompaniment
This course is a laboratory course designed to give the keyboard student practical experience in accompanying vocal and instrumental solos in studio lessons, ensembles, and in student recitals. Prerequisite(s): Four hours of Applied Piano.
MPER 3111 - Concert Chorale
This course is a vocal ensemble emphasizing the study and performance of compositions from all periods of time. Prerequisite(s): Written permission of instructor.
MPER 3181 - UCO Chamber Orchestra
The UCO chamber orchestra offers advanced students the opportunity to perform orchestral works of the 17th and 18th centuries in a chamber setting, working without a conductor. Prerequisite(s): Written permission required.
MPER 3341 - Jazz Ensemble
UCO Jazz Ensembles provide students with technical guidance in ensemble and solo performance while also exposing them to the wide range of styles necessary to perform jazz and commercial music on a professional level.
MPER 3711 - Brass Chamber Music
This ensemble focuses on brass instruments and the rehearsal and performance of brass literature of various styles. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in applied study. Junior or senior standing.
MPER 3721 - Percussion Ensemble
This course will provide opportunities for the percussionist to perform compositions written exclusively for "percussion." Concurrent enrollment in percussion class or applied percussion.
MPER 3731 - Woodwind Chamber Music
This ensemble focuses on woodwind instruments and the rehearsal and performance of woodwind literature of various styles. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in applied study. Junior or senior standing.
MPER 3741 - String Chamber Music
This ensemble focuses on stringed instruments and the rehearsal and performance of string literature in various styles. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in applied study. Junior or senior standing.
MPER 3811 - Junior Recital
This course is a public recital performance at the junior level. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
MPER 3990 - Advanced Topics In Music Performance
Credit will vary from 1 to 3 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
MPER 4000 - Applied Music (for Seniors)
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Applied brass, organ, piano, voice, strings, percussion, woodwinds, and jazz improvisation.
MPER 4812 - Senior Recital
This course is a public recital performance at the senior level consisting of not less than 50 minutes of literature. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Satisfactory completion of six semesters in major applied area and consent of major applied instructor.
MPER 4900 - Practicum In Music Performance
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
MPER 4910 - Seminar In Music Performance
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
MPER 4930 - Individual Study In Music Performance
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
MPER 4940 - Field Study In Music Performan
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
MPER 4950 - Internship In Music Performance
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Written permission of department chairperson required.
MPER 4960 - Institute In Music Performance
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Written permission of department chairperson required.
MPER 4970 - Study Tour In Music Performance
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
MPER 4980 - Workshop In Music Performance
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree.
MPER 5000 - Workshop In Music Performance
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 2 hours of workhsop may be counted on a master's degree.
MPER 5010 - Applied Music (graduate)
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Applied brass, organ, piano, voice, strings, percussion, woodwinds and jazz improvisation.
MPER 5111 - Concert Chorale
Concert choir provides an opportunity for musically talented UCO students to develop their vocal talents rehearsing and performing a wide variety of choral music. The group will perform a minimum of two on- campus performances during the semester. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
MPER 5141 - Cantilena
Cantilena is a vocal ensemble for the Soprano/Alto singer. It is open to all students, regardless of major, by audition and permission of instructor. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
MPER 5151 - UCO Chamber Orchestra
The UCO Chamber Orchestra offers advanced students the opportunity to perform orchestral works of the 17th and 18th Centuries in a chamber setting working without a conductor. Prerequisite(s): A successful audition, and permission of the instructor.
MPER 5161 - UCO Symphony Orchestra
The UCO Symphony offers a well-rounded orchestral experience through performing four to eight concerts each school year, embodying compositions in a variety of styles from various musical periods. Prerequisite(s): A successfu audition.
MPER 5181 - Chamber Choir
The Chamber Choir performs advanced choral literature which is intended for smaller ensembles. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor required.
MPER 5281 - Band
A band is a large ensemble performing group. The university band program is open to all university students who have performance skills on band instruments. During the fall semester the marching band performs at football games, and spring semester is devoted to wind ensemble and concert band performance. Prerequisite(s): Written permission of instructor.
MPER 5291 - Wind Symphony
The wind symphony is the premier performing ensemble in the Winds & Percussion Division of the UCO School of Music. The ensemble prepares and performs music for concerts on and off campus, tour, and other activities throughout the fall and spring semesters.
MPER 5351 - Advanced Piano Ensemble
The advanced piano class is designed for piano majors or students with equivalent proficiency. The course of study will provide solo performers an opportunity for ensemble playing experience. Areas of concentration are piano duet literature, two-piano and four-piano literature, piano accompanying, and multiple score reading. Prerequisite(s): Written permission of instructor.
MPER 5822 - Graduate Recital
This course is a public performance for the graduate performance major. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of graduate instruction in the applied area and written permission of major applied instructor and graduate advisor.
MPER 5900 - Practicum In Music Performance
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Permission of department chairperson required.
MPER 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
MPER 5930 - Individual Study In Music Performance
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on definite problems or special subjects, based on approved outlines or plans; conferences, oral and written reports.
MPER 5950 - Internship In Music Performance
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Supervised practical experience gained in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.
MPER 5960 - Institute In Music Performance
Crdit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
MPER 5970 - Study Tour In Music Performance
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
MPER 5980 - Graduate Project
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
MPER 5990 - Thesis
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.