Concentration Requirements

​Brass

Guitar

Percussion

Piano

String Bass

Violin, Viola, Cello

Voice

* A full year of a modern language allows for a one course reduction in Arts & Literature, Philosophy, or Religion.

Woodwinds

 

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APM 205

JUNIOR RECITAL

A short, 30-60 minute, public recital performance of solo and/or chamber repertoire to be completed in the Junior year. This recital is required as partial fulfillment of the degree of Bachelor of Music in Performance. COREQUISITE: Students must be registered for a total of 4 credits of applied lessons during the quarter the recital is presented.
Prerequisites:
A petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 373

BRASS CONCEPTS

(2 credits) A study of brass literature, performance, pedagogy and crucial professional career responsibilities and opportunities.
Prerequisites:
An undergraduate brass performance major and a completed petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 374

BRASS INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE STYLE

(2 credits) Survey of solo and orchestral performance styles through the principal composers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Analysis of new demands placed on performers in the 21st century. Study of stylistic concepts based on historical, technical, national, and aesthetic considerations.
Prerequisites:
A petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 315

THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC FROM THE PERFORMER'S PERSPECTIVE

(2 credits) Explorations of the business aspects of the perfoming musician. Topics will include unions, networking, free-lancing, audition preparation, taxes, and ethics. Seminar format.
Prerequisites:
Status as a Music student is a prerequisite for this class.

MEN 241

CHAMBER MUSIC

(1 credit) A practical application of performance techniques for advanced instrumentalists and vocalists; repertoire adapted to the instrumentation of the class, according to the ability of the class members; public performance. All of the MEN courses are repeatable courses.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate Music student is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 305

SENIOR RECITAL

A full 60 minute, public recital performance of solo and/or chamber repertoire to be completed in the Senior year. This recital is required as partial fulfillment of the degree of Bachelor of Music in Performance. COREQUISITE: Students must be registered for a total of 4 credits of applied lessons during the quarter the recital is presented.
Prerequisites:
A petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 377

GUITAR HISTORY AND LITERATURE I

(2 credits) Analytical and historical survey of the literature for plucked instruments from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries. A year-long sequence of courses.
Prerequisites:
Status as a Undergraduate Guitar Performance student who has passed the petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 378

GUITAR HISTORY AND LITERATURE II

Guitar History and Literature II (2 hrs.) Analytical and historical survey of the literature for plucked instruments from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries. A year-long sequence of courses.
Prerequisites:
Status as a Guitar Performance Major and APM 377 or permission of instructor are a prerequisite for this class.

APM 379

GUITAR HISTORY AND LITERATURE III

(2 credits) Analytical and historical survey of the literature for plucked instruments from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries. A year-long sequence of courses.
Prerequisites:
Status as a Guitar Performance Major and APM 377 or permission of instructor are a prerequisite for this class.

APM 384

STRING PEDAGOGY I

(2 credits) Traditional and Suzuki Pedagogy of private instruction for string majors; guitar majors enroll in a separate section. A year-long sequence of courses.
Prerequisites:
Status as a String Performance or Music Education Major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 385

STRING PEDAGOGY II

(2 credits) Traditional and Suzuki Pedagogy of private instruction for string majors; guitar majors enroll in a separate section. A year-long sequence of courses.
Prerequisites:
Status as a String Performance or Music Education major and APM 384 is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 386

STRING PEDAGOGY III

(2 credits) Traditional and Suzuki Pedagogy of private instruction for string majors; guitar majors enroll in a separate section. A year-long sequence of courses.
Prerequisites:
Status as a String Performance or Music Education major and APM 38 is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 170

PERCUSSION CONCERT ACCESSORIES TECHNIQUES CLASS

(2 credits) Class playing technique for cymbals, triangle, tambourine, and other percussion accessories.
Prerequisites:
Status as a Music student is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 160

LATIN ACCESSORIES TECHNIQUES

(2 credits) Class playing techniques for cymbals, triangle, tambourine, and other Latin accessories.
Prerequisites:
Status as a Music student is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 346

PERCUSSION PEDAGOGY

The Percussion Pedagogy Course presents teaching techniques of all the major percussion instruments, for students of beginning through advanced levels of proficiency. This includes exploring techniques for motivating young students. The course also includes an in-depth examination of pertinent published teaching materials, such as method books and collections.
Prerequisites:
A petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 347

ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE FOR PERCUSSION

(2 credits) Study of standard orchestral repertoire.
Prerequisites:
An Undergraduate Percussion Performance major and a completed petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 242

ACCOMPANYING CLASS I

(2 credits) Role of pianist as accompanist in the instrumental repertory. COREQUISTE(S):Must be enrolled in applied piano lessons simultaneously.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate Keyboard student who has passed the petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 244

ACCOMPANYING CLASS II

(2 credits each) Role of pianist as accompanist in the vocal repertory and introduction to vocal coaching skills. COREQUISITE(S): Must be enrolled in applied piano lessons simultaneously.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate Keyboard student who has passed the petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 245

ACCOMPANYING CLASS III

(2 credits) Role of pianist as accompanist in the operatic stage rehearsal and a continuation of vocal coaching skills. COREQUISTE(S): Must be enrolled in applied piano lessons simultaneously.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate Keyboard student who has passed the petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 300

ACCOMPANYING PRACTICUM FOR PIANISTS I: VOICE

(I credit) The course is designed to give students an opportunity to learn different styles and practice accompanying vocalists in studio and performance format.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate Keyboard student who has passed the petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 301

ACCOMPANYING PRACTICUM FOR PIANISTS II: WINDS

(I credit) This course is designed to give students an opportunity to learn different styles and practice accompanying wind instrumentalists in studio and performance format.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate Keyboard student who has passed the petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 302

ACCOMPANYING PRACTICUM FOR PIANISTS III: STRINGS

(I credit) The course is designed to give students an opportunity to learn different styles and practice accompanying string instrumentalists in studio and performance format.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate Keyboard student who has passed the petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 332

PIANO PEDAGOGY I

(2 credits) History and mechanism of the piano, pedagogy involving tone, technique, pedal, style and ornamentation; critical evaluation of editions and various teaching materials.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate Keyboard student who has passed the petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 333

PIANO PEDAGOGY II

(2 credits) History and mechanism of the piano, pedagogy involving tone, technique, pedal, style and ornamentation; critical evaluation of editions and various teaching materials.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate Keyboard student who has passed the petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 361

PIANO LITERATURE I: RENAISSANCE, BAROQUE & CLASSICAL

(2 credits) The purpose of this course is to give piano majors an in-depth look at the role that the piano has played throughout history, not only as a solo instrument but also as a crucial element of any collaborative music making.
Prerequisites:
Status as a piano performance student who has passed the petition to major, a graduate keyboard student, or certificate student is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 331

THE ART OF THE PIANO

The course is designed to introduce the art of piano playing as a part of broader spectrum of the world culture, and to guide the students in their search for the true mastery, where playing the instrument is identified as an artistic expression of spiritual freedom, and technical prowess is seen as a step to meaningful communication.
Prerequisites:
APK 150 is a corequisite for this class.

APM 343

ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE FOR STRING BASS

(2 credits) Students will study, discuss, and perform orchestral excerpts for the string bass. This is a required course for all undergraduate string bass performance majors.

APM 340

ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE FOR STRINGS I

(2 credits) Study of standard orchestral repertoire in homogeneous instrument classes: Baroque/Classical. A year-long sequence of courses.
Prerequisites:
Status as a Undergraduate String Performance student who has passed the petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 341

ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE FOR STRINGS II

(2 credits) Study of standard orchestral repertoire in homogeneous instrument classes: Romantic. A year-long sequence of courses.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate String Performance Major and APM 340 are a prerequisite for this class.

APM 342

ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE FOR STRINGS III

(2 credits) Study of standard orchestral repertoire in homogeneous instrument classes: 20th Century. A year-long sequence of courses.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate String Performance Major and APM 341 are a prerequisite for this class.

APM 125

ITALIAN DICTION I

(0 credits) Beginning level Italian and English diction, international phonetic alphabet. CO-REQUISITE(S): Students must be enrolled in applied voice lessons simultaneously.
Prerequisites:
APV 100 or APV 400 is a corequisite for this class.

APM 126

GERMAN DICTION I

(0 credit) Beginning level German diction. CO-REQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in applied voice lessons simultaneously.
Prerequisites:
APM 125 is a prerequisite and APV 100 or APV 400 is a co-requisite for this class.

APM 127

FRENCH DICTION I

(0 credit) Beginning level French diction. CO-REQUISITE(S): Students must be enrolled in applied voice lessons simultaneously.
Prerequisites:
APM 126 is a prerequisite and APV 100 or APV 400 is a co-requisite for this class.

APM 225

ITALIAN DICTION II

(1 credit) Intermediate level Italian diction.
Prerequisites:
APM 125 is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 226

GERMAN DICTION II

(1 credit) Intermediate level German diction.
Prerequisites:
APM 126 is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 227

FRENCH DICTION II

(1 credit) Intermediate level French diction.
Prerequisites:
APM 127 is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 350

INTERPRETATION OF VOCAL LITERATURE I

(2 credits) Study and demonstration of performance practices (16th-century to present), language orientation in German; stress on performance demonstrated by students. A repeatable class.
Prerequisites:
Status as a Graduate Voice student or an Undergraduate Voice Performance major with a completed petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 351

INTERPRETATION OF VOCAL LITERATURE II

(2 credits) Study and demonstration of performance practices (16th-century to present), language orientation in French; stress on performance demonstrated by students. A repeatable class.
Prerequisites:
A successful petition to major in Vocal Performance is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 352

INTERPRETATION OF VOCAL LITERATURE III

Interpretation of Vocal Literature. (2 hrs. each.) Study and demonstration of performance practices (16th-century to present), language orientation in Italian and English; stress on performance demonstrated by students. A repeatable class.
Prerequisites:
Status as a Guitar Performance Major and APM 377 or permission of instructor are a prerequisite for this class.

APM 353

TECHNIQUES OF THE MUSIC STAGE I

(2 credits) Study, coaching, rehearsal and performance of music drama and opera. A year-long sequence of courses.
Prerequisites:
An undergraduate vocal performance major and a completed petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 354

TECHNIQUES OF THE MUSIC STAGE II

(2 credits) Study, coaching, rehearsal and performance of music drama and opera. A year-long sequence of courses.
Prerequisites:
Status as a Guitar Performance Major and APM 377 or permission of instructor are a prerequisite for this class.

APM 336

VOICE PEDAGOGY

(2 credits) Study and analysis of fundamentals of vocal training, evidenced in various teaching approaches-scientific, mechanistic, empirical.
Prerequisites:
An undergraduate vocal performance major and a completed petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 253

INTRODUCTION TO ACTING FOR SINGERS

(2 credits) Serves as an elective before voice student petitions to major.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate Music student is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 254

INTRODUCTION TO ACTING FOR SINGERS II

(2 credits) This course is designed to increase basic knowledge of stage terms and methods of preparation for stage performance of music by singers.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate Music student is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 204

VOCAL COACHING I

(1 credit) Develop musical and dramatic performance of the repertoire being studied (with special regard to recital material), integrating stylistic considerations, ornamentation, and cadenzas.
Prerequisites:
An undergraduate vocal performance major and a completed petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 304

VOCAL COACHING II

(1 credit) Develop musical and dramatic performance of the repertoire being studied (with special regard to recital material), integrating stylistic considerations, ornamentation, and cadenzas.
Prerequisites:
An undergraduate vocal performance major and a completed petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 328

ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE FOR WOODWINDS I: LITERATURE PERFORMANCE

(2 credits) Detailed study of significant woodwind orchestral literature, with special emphasis on improving ensemble skills. Each week will feature new repertoire to be performed and rehearsed during the class (Spring Quarter alternate years).
Prerequisites:
Status as a Undergraduate Woodwind student who has passed the petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 329

WOODWIND ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE II: AUDITION PREPARATION

(2 CREDITS) an overview of orchestral ensemble skills, with special emphasis on audition preparation and experience. Students will take several auditions over the course of the quarter to improve their understanding of the audition experience. (Spring quarter, alternate years)

APM 311

WOODWIND PEDAGOGY

(2 credits) This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the important aspects of woodwind pedagogy. Students will gain the necessary tools to teach woodwind students of all ages and ability levels.
Prerequisites:
Status as a Undergraduate Woodwind student who has passed the petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.

APM 309

AN ENTREPRENEURIAL APPROACH TO PRESENTING MUSIC IN TODAY'S MARKETPLACE

Through opportunity creation, case study, discussion and peer evaluation, this course analyzes and simulates the professional performing arts marketplace, providing collaborative hands-on experience for performers and arts managers-in-training. In this course, performers will hone their musical point-of-view and create an original, self-produced performance opportunity in the DePaul community, with marketing materials and a business structure to support their project. Arts Management students will collaborate with performers on these projects, providing support to their colleagues in a way that models their future professional activities. Each student will also be responsible for analyzing a current successful model, identifying keys to success. This course is intended to bridge the transition from college to career, providing the artistic, career development and entrepreneurship training that have become essential in today?s professional environment. (2 CREDITS)

APM 387

STUDIO TEACHING AS A PROFESSION

(cross-listed as APM 384) Strategies and techniques for the professional studio teacher.
Prerequisites:
A petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.
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APM 372

ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE FOR BRASS

(2 credits) Study of standard orchestral repertoire.
Prerequisites:
An undergraduate brass performance major and a completed petition to major is a prerequisite for this class.