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CURRICULUM

1. Keyboard Performance

The faculty members of keyboard performance are composed of renowned performing artists. As instructors, they nurture and inspire future performing artists, music educators, and scholars on the highest professional level. At CTU, a substantial amount of individual instruction time as well as ample performing opportunities allow students to experience unlimited growth as musicians. All keyboard performance majors receive applied lessons, taught one-on-one by our faculty. In addition, piano majors take courses in pedagogy, piano literature and piano technique.

Piano Performance Degree Requirements (36 credit hours)

First Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 610	Private Instruction - Piano I	4
MUS 601	Advanced Analysis of Form and Style	3
MUS 680	Intro to Graduate Study: Research Methods	2
*Second Semester*
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 620	Private Instruction - Piano II	4
MUS 647	Piano Literature	3
TMU 690	Public Solo Recital	2
MUS 6xx	Graduate Course Elective in Music History	2
*Third Semester*
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 630	Private Instruction - Piano III	4
MUS 652	Advanced Conducting (Choral)	2
MUS 613	Keyboard Music of the 20th Century	2
Comprehensive Exam 0
*Fourth Semester*
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 640	Private Instruction - Piano IV	4
MUS 659	Piano Pedagogy	2
TMU 699	Graduation Public Solo Recital or Thesis	2

Piano Accompanying Degree Requirements (36 credit hours)

*First Semester*
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 610	Private Instruction - Piano Accompanying I	4
MUS 601	Advanced Analysis of Form and Style	3
MUS 680	Intro to Graduate Study: Research Methods	2
*Second Semester*
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 620	Private Instruction - Piano Accompanying II	4
MUS 638	Keyboard Literature	3
TMU 690	Public Solo Recital	2
MUS 6xx	Graduate Course Elective in Music History	2
*Third Semester*
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 630	Private Instruction - Piano Accompanying III	4
MUS 659	Piano Pedagogy	2
MUS 670	Opera Theatre Workshop	2
Comprehensive Exam 0
*Fourth Semester*
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 640	Private Instruction - Piano Accompanying IV	4
MUS 614	Piano Accompanying	2
TMU 699	Graduation Public Recital or Thesis	2

Organ Performance Degree Requirements (36 credit hours)

First Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 610	Private Instruction - Organ I	4
MUS 601	Advanced Analysis of Form and Style	3
MUS 680	Intro to Graduate Study: Research Methods	2
*Second Semester*
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 620	Private Instruction - Organ II	4
MUS 627	Organ Literature	3
TMU 690	Public Solo Recital	2
MUS 6xx	Graduate Course Elective in Music History	2
*Third Semester*
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 630	Private Instruction - Organ III	4
MUS 652	Advanced Conducting (Choral)	2
MUS 613	Keyboard Music of the 20th Century	2
Comprehensive Exam 0
*Fourth Semester*
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 640	Private Instruction - Organ IV	4
MUS 615	Service Playing Techniques	2
TMU 699	Graduation Public Solo Recital or Thesis	2

2. Brass Performance

The Brass Performance is expanding rapidly and counts among its faculty some of the best brass instructors in the southern California area. A variety of performing opportunities are available for students, including regular studio and public recitals, which are organized by the School of Music. A number of excellent student ensembles also are available, including various brass chamber music groups which include the use of all four types of brass programs: Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, and Tuba.

Brass Performance Degree Requirements (36 credit hours)

*First Semester*
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 610	Private Instruction - Brass I	4
MUS 601	Advanced Analysis of Form and Style	3
MUS 676	Intro to Graduate Study: Research Methods	2
Second Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 620	Private Instruction - Brass II	4
MUS 602	Tonal Analysis	3
TMU 690	Public Solo Recital	2
MUS 6xx	Graduate Course Elective in Music History	2
Third Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 630	Private Instruction - Brass-wind III	4
MUS 644	Brass Literature	3
MUS 651	Instrumental Conducting	1
Comprehensive Exam 0
Fourth Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 640	Private Instruction - Brass IV	4
MUS 655	Brass Pedagogy	2
TMU 699	Graduation Public Solo Recital or Thesis	2

3. String Performance

The String Program is home to some of the finest faculty and is anchored by an exceptional chamber music program. The faculty is comprised of active performing musicians with extensive experience in the music performance and teaching disciplines. Students will frequently see their instructors in live performances, both at CTU and throughout the California area. Students will perform professional level works and present full-length performances with the entire orchestra. Students give concerts each semester and are also invited to perform in other studio concerts. In addition, students will perform in trios (with or without piano), string quartets or other combinations that utilize all who are enrolled in the music program in areas for: Violin, Viola, Violoncello, and Contrabass.

String Performance Degree Requirements (36 credit hours)

First Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 610	Private Instruction - String I	4
MUS 601	Advanced Analysis of Form and Style	3
MUS 680	Intro to Graduate Study: Research Methods	2
Second Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 620	Private Instruction - String II	4
MUS 625	String Literature	3
TMU 690	Public Solo Recital	2
MUS 6xx	Graduate Course Elective in Music History	2
Third Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 630	Private Instruction - String III	4
MUS 611	Topics in Music Analysis	3
MUS 651	Instrumental Conducting	1
Comprehensive Exam 0
Fourth Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 640	Private Instruction - String IV	4
MUS 661	String Pedagogy	2
TMU 699	Graduation Public Solo Recital or Thesis	2

4. Woodwind Performance

California Trinity University¨s Graduate School of Music offers many ways for woodwind instrumentalists to be involved in music. The curriculum in all concentrations offers a balanced program that includes private instruction with active professionals; analytical techniques; music history; solo, chamber, and large ensemble performances. Many performance opportunities are available for students interested in all woodwind instruments such as, flute oboe, clarinet, and bassoon choir.

Woodwind Performance Degree Requirements (36 credit hours)

First Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 610	Private Instruction - Woodwind I	4
MUS 601	Advanced Analysis of Form and Style	3
MUS 680	Intro to Graduate Study: Research Methods	2
Second Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 620	Private Instruction - Woodwind II	4
MUS 602	Tonal Analysis	3
TMU 690	Public Solo Recital	2
MUS 6xx	Graduate Course Elective in Music History	2
Third Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 630	Private Instruction - Woodwind III	4
MUS 626	Woodwind Literature	3
MUS 651	Instrumental Conducting	1
Comprehensive Exam 0
Fourth Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 640	Private Instruction - Woodwind IV	4
MUS 654	Woodwind Pedagogy	2
TMU 699	Graduation Public Solo Recital or Thesis	2

5. Voice Performance

A student who elects to major in either voice performance, jazz voice performance, or music theatre performance will be guided by an experienced, highly trained, and dedicated faculty member. The voice faculty is composed of active performers and researchers in the fields of vocal literature and vocal pedagogy. The voice student will study the fundamentals of vocal production such as, breathing, vowel formation, intonation, resonance, and singing diction. They will also study repertoire including the art song, opera, and oratorio in various languages during the two years of study. Language study plays an important role for the voice major students.
Other types of performance opportunities are available for the vocalist - such as choirs, opera theatre, productions of musicals, operettas, and opera.

Voice Performance Degree Requirements (36 credit hours)

First Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 610	Private Instruction - Voice I	4
MUS 601	Advanced Analysis of Form and Style	3
MUS 680	Intro to Graduate Study: Research Methods	2
Second Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 620	Private Instruction - Voice II	4
MUS 649	Voice Literature	3
TMU 690	Public Solo Recital	2
MUS 6xx	Graduate Course Elective in Music History	2
Third Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 630	Private Instruction - Voice III	4
MUS 669	Advanced Singing Dictions	3
MUS 670	Opera Theatre Workshop	1
Comprehensive Exam 0
Fourth Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 640	Private Instruction - Voice IV	4
MUS 660	Vocal Pedagogy	2
TMU 699	Graduation Public Solo Recital or Thesis	2

Jazz Voice Performance Courses (36 credit hours)

First Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 610	Private Instruction - Jazz Voice I	4
MUS 601	Advanced Analysis of Form and Style	3
MUS 680	Intro to Graduate Study: Research Methods	2
Second Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 620	Private Instruction - Jazz Voice II	4
MUS 666	English Singing Diction	3
TMU 690	Public Solo Recital	2
MUS 6xx	Graduate Course Elective in Music History	2
Third Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 630	Private Instruction - Jazz Voice III	4
MUS 646	Jazz Literature	3
MUS 650	Conducting (Choral)	1
Comprehensive Exam 0
Fourth Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 640	Private Instruction - Jazz Voice IV	4
MUS 653	Jazz Pedagogy	2
TMU 699	Graduation Public Solo Recital or Thesis	2

Music Theatre Performance Degree Requirements (36 credit hours)

First Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 610	Private Instruction -Voice/Acting I	4
MUS 601	Advanced Analysis of Form and Style	3
MUS 680	Intro to Graduate Study: Research Methods	2
Second Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 620	Private Instruction - Voice/Acting II	4
MUS 666	English Singing Diction	3
TMU 690	Public Solo Recital	2
MUS 6xx	Graduate Course Elective in Music History	2
Third Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 630	Private Instruction -Voice/Acting III	4
MUS 617	Musical Literature	3
MUS 650	Conducting (Choral)	1
Comprehensive Exam 0
Fourth Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 640	Private Instruction -Voice/Acting IV	4
MUS 660	Voice Pedagogy	3
TMU 699	Graduation Public Solo Recital or Thesis	1

6. Conducting Performance

The master of music in Conducting (Choral) Degree Program is designed for the professional preparation of a conductor. The program seeks to achieve this preparation by development of conducting and ensemble rehearsal techniques, exploration of a large body of music literature in the area of the option, development of skills in music analysis and score preparation, and continued development of a broad knowledge of music theory and history.

Conducting Performance Degree Requirements (36 credit hours)

First Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 610	Private Instruction - Conducting I	4
MUS 600	Scoring and Arranging	3
MUS 680	Intro to Graduate Study: Research Methods	2
Second Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 620	Private Instruction - Conducting II	4
MUS 618	Choral Literature	3
TMU 690	Public Solo Recital	2
MUS 6xx	Graduate Course Elective in Music Theory	2
Third Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 630	Private Instruction - Conducting III	4
MUS 641	Improvisation	2
MUS 652	Advanced Conducting (Choral)	2
Comprehensive Exam 0
Fourth Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 640	Private Instruction - Conducting IV	4
MUS 664	Symposium in Choral Music	2
TMU 699	Graduation Public Recital or Thesis	2

7. Composition

The Master of Music in Composition prepares musicians for professional careers in the specialized and competitive field of composition and arranging. Composition students at California Trinity University receive a diverse and thorough education in the art and craft of composition. The composition program provides student composers the opportunity to compose works for various ensembles and to have their works rehearsed, performed publicly, and professionally recorded. The teaching and learning approach is straightforward: compose, perform the work, listen, learn and compose again. In our upper-division courses, the emphasis is on developing an individual style for each student.
The overarching principle of the composition area is that students are provided with the opportunity to hear their compositions and to create them at the highest levels, in both live and recorded performance.

Composition Degree Requirements (36 credit hours)

First Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 610	Private Instruction - Composition I	4
MUS 600	Scoring and Arranging	3
MUS 680	Intro to Graduate Study: Research Methods	2
Second Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 620	Private Instruction - Composition II	4
MUS 608	Advanced Tonal Analysis	3
TMU 690	Original Composition Recital	2
MUS 6xx	Graduate Course Elective in Music History	2
Third Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 630	Private Instruction - Composition III	4
MUS 604	Advanced Orchestration	3
MUS 650	Conducting (Choral)	1
Comprehensive Exam 0
Fourth Semester
CON 100	Performance Class	0
PMU 640	Private Instruction - Composition IV	4
MUS 656	Pedagogy of Music Theory	2
TMU 699	Graduation Public Recital or Thesis	2