Subject	Course Number	Long Course Title	Description
MURP	101	Elementary Piano	A beginning piano course for students without formal piano study and those returning to piano study after an extended absence. Reading of musical notation, terms, and symbols; basic technique; basic keyboard theory; exploration of diverse repertoire. Does not satisfy requirements of any music major. 2 units per term, awarded only upon completion of three terms of study. Consent of instructor required to ensure proper placement. May be repeated for credit.
MURP	151	Intermediate piano	Intermediate-level piano class for students who have completed MURP 101 or have reached a similar level of advancement. Does not satisfy requirements of any music major. 2 units per term, awarded only upon completion of three terms of study. Placement determined by audition (two pieces in contrasting styles, at least the level of the Bach Minuets or the easiest Schumann pieces from Album for the Young); consent of instructor required to ensure proper placement. May be repeated for credit.
MURP	161	Organ Class	An introduction to organ study for students who have achieved at least the intermediate level of piano studies. The course will include development of coordination between manuals and pedals, performance practice, and style issues for Early and Romantic music, improvisation, and hymn playing. May be repeated for credit.
MURP	190	Tutorial Studies in Music Repertoire and Performance
MURP	195	Internship in Music Repertoire and Performance Studies	An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline.
MURP	199	Independent Study in Music Repertoire and Performance	Students considering an honors project should register for independent study for one or more terms.
MURP	201	Basic Keyboard Skills I	Sight-reading, keyboard harmony, transposition, improvisation, technique, and selected repertoire. Students must demonstrate proficiency at each level before advancing to the next level. Completion of MURP 203 or demonstrated equivalent required of all Bachelor of Music degree candidates and Bachelor of Arts degree candidates with a major in music. Audition for placement required. 1 unit per term. Note: Required in the freshman year of all Bachelor of Music degree students whose performance area is not a keyboard instrument. BKS grades are factored into grade-point averages, but credit does not apply toward requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree. BKS must be completed successfully by the end of the sophomore year. (Music majors and minors are registered for BKS until the requirement has been completed.) Students who do not complete requirements in four terms of study are charged a fee of $75 in each successive term until all requirements are met.
MURP	202	Basic Keyboard Skills II	Sight-reading, keyboard harmony, transposition, improvisation, technique, and selected repertoire. Students must demonstrate proficiency at each level before advancing to the next level. Completion of MURP 203 or demonstrated equivalent required of all Bachelor of Music degree candidates and Bachelor of Arts degree candidates with a major in music. Audition for placement required. 1 unit per term. Note: Required in the freshman year of all Bachelor of Music degree students whose performance area is not a keyboard instrument. BKS grades are factored into grade-point averages, but credit does not apply toward requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree. BKS must be completed successfully by the end of the sophomore year. (Music majors and minors are registered for BKS until the requirement has been completed.) Students who do not complete requirements in four terms of study are charged a fee of $75 in each successive term until all requirements are met.
MURP	203	Basic Keyboard Skills III	Sight-reading, keyboard harmony, transposition, improvisation, technique, and selected repertoire. Students must demonstrate proficiency at each level before advancing to the next level. Completion of MURP 203 or demonstrated equivalent required of all Bachelor of Music degree candidates and Bachelor of Arts degree candidates with a major in music. Audition for placement required. 1 unit per term. Note: Required in the freshman year of all Bachelor of Music degree students whose performance area is not a keyboard instrument. BKS grades are factored into grade-point averages, but credit does not apply toward requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree. BKS must be completed successfully by the end of the sophomore year. (Music majors and minors are registered for BKS until the requirement has been completed.) Students who do not complete requirements in four terms of study are charged a fee of $75 in each successive term until all requirements are met.
MURP	211	Keyboard Skills for Music Educators I	Upper-level keyboard proficiency course for students enrolling in a music education emphasis that includes general music.
MURP	212	Keyboard Skills for Music Educators II	Upper-level keyboard proficiency course for students enrolling in a music education emphasis that includes general music.
MURP	235	Bow Technique for String Players	Students will acquire intellectual and physical understanding of the bow and bowing techniques, including baroque techniques, through observation, technical analysis, and performance practice.
MURP	271	Introduction to Vocal Studies	An overview of classical singing, including anatomy and physiology of the voice, basic vocal acoustics, voice health, and an introduction to historical singing terminology.
MURP	272	English Singing Diction	An introduction to English singing diction, including identification of problematic American regionalisms and basic elements of English poetics. The International Phonetic Alphabet is learned as a tool for work in this and subsequent singing diction classes.
MURP	273	Italian and Latin Singing Diction	An introduction to Italian singing diction with special attention given to sounds problematic for English speakers. Brief study of the pronunciation of ecclesiastical Latin.
MURP	274	German Singing Diction	An introduction to German singing diction, with special attention to sounds problematic for English speakers. Expressive use of the language in Lied interpretation begun.
MURP	275	French Singing Diction	An introduction to French singing diction, with special attention to sounds problematic for English speakers. Expressive use of the language, using appropriate mélodie texts, begun.
MURP	276	Recitative	An introduction to the performance practices of the pre-Romantic recitative, emphasizing the secco style. Critical listening to a variety of recorded examples and individualized selection, preparation, and coaching of appropriate examples of Baroque and Classic recitatives.
MURP	280	Introduction to Vocal Jazz Techniques	An introduction to vocal jazz techniques through the study and performance of five or six songs that will be manipulated rhythmically, melodically, and stylistically. Listening and improvisation will be included.
MURP	301	Functional Skills for Keyboard Majors I	Development of functional keyboard skills. Sight-reading, score-reading, transposition, keyboard harmony, playing by ear, improvisation, and conducting from the keyboard. FKS grades are factored into grade-point averages, but credit does not apply toward requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree.
MURP	302	Functional Skills for Keyboard Majors II	Development of functional keyboard skills. Sight-reading, score-reading, transposition, keyboard harmony, playing by ear, improvisation, and conducting from the keyboard. FKS grades are factored into grade-point averages, but credit does not apply toward requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree.
MURP	311	Fretboard Harmony for the Classical Guitarist I	Study of intervals, chord construction, and voice leading, using exercises and examples from the standard guitar repertoire. Practical application to sight-reading, arranging, memorization, and articulation of musical ideas. Open to all guitar students and to others by consent of instructor.
MURP	312	Fretboard Harmony for the Classical Guitarist II	Study of intervals, chord construction, and voice leading, using exercises and examples from the standard guitar repertoire. Practical application to sight-reading, arranging, memorization, and articulation of musical ideas. Open to all guitar students and to others by consent of instructor.
MURP	313	Fretboard Harmony for the Classical Guitarist III	Study of intervals, chord construction, and voice leading, using exercises and examples from the standard guitar repertoire. Practical application to sight-reading, arranging, memorization, and articulation of musical ideas. Open to all guitar students and to others by consent of instructor.
MURP	320	Functional Jazz Piano	An introduction to jazz piano voicings, basic piano comping techniques, and the role of the keyboard in the jazz rhythm section. Designed to accommodate upperclass students who have been admitted to the Bachelor of Music degree program with an emphasis in jazz studies, sophomore Bachelor of Music students planning to apply for the emphasis in jazz studies, and experienced student jazz performers with consent of instructor.
MURP	330	Orchestral Literature for Strings	The course prepares string players for the unique challenges of life in a professional symphony orchestra and will complement work done in university ensembles and private instrumental instruction. Students will learn specific techniques through multiple performance opportunities, class discussion, readings and assigned listening.
MURP	390	Tutorial Studies in Music Repertoire and Performance
MURP	395	Internship in Music Repertoire and Performance Studies	An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline.
MURP	399	Independent Study in Music Repertoire and Performance	Students considering an honors project should register for independent study for one or more terms.
MURP	405	Senegalese Music	This course is part of the Lawrence Francophone Seminar in which students study in French-speaking West Africa for ten weeks.
MURP	420	Piano Accompaniment: Vocal	Vocal accompanying for the advanced pianist, including art song, opera recitative, and aria. Performances required of all participants.
MURP	425	Piano Accompaniment: Instrumental	Instrumental accompanying for the advanced pianist, including duo sonatas and concerto orchestral reductions. Performances required of all participants.
MURP	451	Literature of the Piano I	A two-term historical survey of the repertoire from 1600 to the present, with consideration of performance practice and broader historical context. Lectures, readings, listening, analysis, performance, and written assignments.
MURP	452	Literature of the Piano II	A two-term historical survey of the repertoire from 1600 to the present, with consideration of performance practice and broader historical context. Lectures, readings, listening, analysis, performance, and written assignments.
MURP	455	Vocal Literature	An introductory survey of the history and literature of the solo singer from antiquity to the present.
MURP	590	Tutorial Studies in Music Repertoire and Performance
MURP	595	Internship in Music Repertoire and Performance Studies	An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline.
MURP	599	Independent Study in Music Repertoire and Performance	Students considering an honors project should register for independent study for one or more terms.
MURP	690	Tutorial Studies in Music Repertoire and Performance
MURP	695	Internship in Music Repertoire and Performance Studies	An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline.
MURP	699	Independent Study in Music Repertoire and Performance	Students considering an honors project should register for independent study for one or more terms.