The Hartt School
For any questions related to Hartt Summerterm or for a complete listing of weeklong music education workshops, special workshops, and music technology workshops, contact the Hartt Summerterm Office at 860.768.4479, 800.955.4278, or hrtsumtrm@hartford.edu.
Core Courses
Undergraduate
COM 110 Composition I 3.0
Undergraduate work in composition. Integrates contemporary harmonic, contrapuntal, orchestral, and electronic
practices in the process of realizing compositions of large
dimensions.
5/21–7/2 20271 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,305
COM 111 Composition I 3.0
See description under COM 110.
Prerequisite: COM 110
5/21–7/2 20507 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,305
COM 210 Composition II 3.0
See description under COM 110.
Prerequisite: COM 111
5/21–7/2 20508 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,305
COM 211 Composition II 3.0
See description under COM 110.
Prerequisite: COM 210
5/21–7/2 20509 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,305
COM 310 Composition III 3.0
See description under COM 110.
Prerequisite: COM 211
5/21–7/2 20510 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,305
COM 311 Composition III 3.0
See description under COM 110.
Prerequisite: COM 310
5/21–7/2 20511 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,305
COM 410 Composition IV 3.0
See description under COM 110.
Prerequisite: COM 311
5/21–7/2 20563 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,305
COM 411 Composition IV 3.0
See description under COM 110.
Prerequisite: COM 410
5/21–7/2 20969 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,305
COM 461 Music Technology I 3.0
Introduction to traditional and contemporary music
notation through the use of Finale. Course work includes
the clear notation and copying of excerpts from the
published literature as well as student-composed works.
Simple, single-line melodies; chamber, choral, percussion,
full orchestral, or band scores; as well as creation of MIDI
demonstration recordings and extraction and preparation
of parts are covered in depth. Extensive use of computer
workstations by students.
Lab fee: $35
5/21–7/2 20970 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,305
COM 462 Music Technology II 3.0
Introduction to MIDI theory, sequencing, and digital
audio through the use of Digital Performer (Note: as of
Summerterm 2008 we will be using Logic Studio exclusively)
and a variety of software synthesizers and signal processor
plug-ins. Special emphasis on the composition of a variety
of pieces in varied styles through the use of the available
technology. Class lectures, demonstrations, and extensive
laboratory work in the electronic music studio.
Lab fee: $35
Prerequisites: COM 461 or permission of instructor
5/21–7/2 20971 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,305
HLM 480 Independent Study in Music History 1.0–3.0
An independent study project conducted under the direc-
tion of an assigned faculty member. Credit determined by
scope and nature of project.
5/21–7/2 21803 TBA TBA TBA Heavner $435/cr
HLM 481 Independent Study in Music History 1.0–3.0
An independent study project conducted under the direc-
tion of an assigned faculty member. Credit determined by
scope and nature of project.
5/21–7/2 20972 TBA TBA TBA Heavner $435/cr
MUM 420 Internship 3.0
Supervised fieldwork in a business or arts organization in
the private or public sector. Call 860.768.4957 to contact
instructor.
Prerequisite: MUM 220-221 or permission of instructor
5/21–8/14 20385 TBA TBA TBA Conley $1,305
MUM 421 Internship Seminar 3.0
Following the completion of the internship (MUM 420),
students will produce a capstone internship study that ana-
lyzes components of the arts organization in which the student interned. This study will be presented in written form
and will be followed by a formal oral presentation.
Prerequisite: MUM 420 or permission of instructor
5/21–8/14 20386 TBA TBA TBA Conley $1,305
MUM 480 Independent Study in Music Management 1.0–3.0
An independent study project conducted under the direction of an assigned faculty member. Credit determined by
scope and nature of project.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
5/21–8/16 20406 TBA TBA TBA Conley $435/cr
Call 860.768.4957 to contact instructor.
TH 110 Music Theory Fundamentals 2.0
The first course in music theory for music and non-music
students. Topics include scales, intervals, keys, triads, and
seventh chords. Study of examples from the classic and
popular music literatures.
Prerequisite: Placement exam
5/21–7/2 20331 MWF 10:30-11:50 a.m. F406 Logan $870
To contact instructor: e-mail cam.logan@gmail.com
TH 111 Diatonic Harmony 2.0
The first course in tonal harmony covering the principles
of diatonic harmony. Topics include diatonic voice leading,
chord progression, melody harmonization, and figured
bass. Study of examples from the classic and popular music
literatures.
Prerequisite: TH 110 or placement exam
5/21–7/2 20107 MWF 1-2:20 p.m. F406 Logan $870
To contact instructor: e-mail cam.logan@gmail.com
TH 112 Chromatic Harmony 2.0
The second course in tonal harmony covering the principles
of chromatic harmony. Topics include chromatic voice lead-
ing, chord progression, melody harmonization, and figured
bass. Study of examples from the classic and popular music
literatures.
Prerequisite: TH 111 or placement exam
5/21–7/2 20226 MWF 2:30-3:50 p.m. F406 Logan $870
To contact instructor: e-mail cam.logan@gmail.com
TH 120 Elementary Ear Training I 2.0
The first course in musicianship skills using Kodály materials. Presentation and practice of tonal and rhythmic ele-
ments for sight singing, aural recognition, and dictation
skills based on relative solmization. Pentatonic and diatonic
materials from folk melodies and Kodály’s two-part singing
exercises.
5/21–7/2 20290 MWF 9-10:20 a.m. F404 Menhart $870
To contact instructor e-mail: menhart@hartford.edu
TH 121 Elementary Ear Training II 2.0
The second course in musicianship skills using Kodály
materials. Practice in pentatonic and diatonic systems,
introduction of triadic practice in singing, and recognition
of harmonic functions. Further emphasis on vocal intona-
tion and part singing, including chromaticism. Melodic and
harmonic dictation using all the foregoing elements.
Prerequisite: TH 120 or placement exam
5/21–7/2 20291 MWF 10:30-11:50 a.m. F404 Menhart $870
To contact instructor e-mail: menhart@hartford.edu
TH 210 Tonal Form and Analysis 2.0
The first course in form and analysis, covering the forms of
tonal music. Topics include phrase, binary, ternary, sonata,
rondo forms, variation, and fugue. Study of examples
from the classic and popular music literatures. Three hours
weekly.
Prerequisite: TH 112 or placement exam.
5/21-7/2 22161 MWF 9-10:20 a.m. F406 Logan $870
To contact instructor: e-mail cam.logan@gmail.com
TH 220 Intermediate Ear Training I 2.0
The third course in musicianship skills using Kodály materi-
als. Practice in singing three and four parts and dictation of
four-voice chorales. Introduction of C clefs, transposition,
and aural identification of diatonic harmonic functions.
Prerequisite: TH 121 or placement exam
5/21–7/2 20605 MWF 1-2:20 p.m. F404 Menhart $870
To contact instructor e-mail: menhart@hartford.edu
TH 221 Intermediate Ear Training II 2.0
The fourth course in musicianship skills using Kodály
materials. Sight singing and dictation in modal and classical
styles, using four parts, changing meters, and modulations.
Harmonic identification and dictation using secondary
dominants. Open-score chorales in original notation.
Prerequisite: TH 220 or placement exam
5/21–7/2 20384 MWF 2:30-3:50 p.m. F404 Menhart $870
To contact instructor e-mail: menhart@hartford.edu
TH 480 Independent Study in Music Theory 1.0–3.0
An independent study project conducted under the direction of an assigned faculty member. Credit determined by
scope and nature of study.
5/21–7/2 21044 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $435/cr
To contact instructor e-mail: schiano@hartford.edu
TH 481 Independent Study in Music Theory 1.0–3.0
An independent study project conducted under the direc-
tion of an assigned faculty member. Credit determined by
scope and nature of study.
7/9–8/14 20287 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $435/cr
To contact instructor e-mail: schiano@hartford.edu
Graduate
COM 561 Music Technology I 3.0
Introduction to the musical applications of computers
through the use of Finale by Coda Music Technology
(Note: as of Summerterm 2008 we will be using Logic Studio
exclusively). The course focuses on notation and music-
copying practices through directed projects using works
from the standard, popular, and 20th-century music literatures. Extensive use of computer workstations by students.
Lab fee: $35
5/21–7/2 20973 TBA TBA TBA Steen $2,175
COM 562 Music Technology II 3.0
Introduction to sequencing, signal processing, MIDI, and
digital audio through the use of Mark of the Unicorn’s
Digital Performer. The course focuses on directed and
independent compositional projects in a variety of styles,
realized through the use of Digital Performer, a variety of
MIDI synthesizer modules, and both internal and outboard
signal processing devices. Extensive use of computer work-
stations by students.
Lab fee: $35
5/21–7/2 20930 TBA TBA F331 Steen $2,175
COM 580 Independent Study in Composition 1.0–3.0
An independent study project conducted under the direction of an assigned faculty member. Credit determined by
scope and nature of project.
5/21–7/2 20512 TBA TBA F331 Steen $725/cr
Call 860.768.4122 to contact instructor.
COM 581 Independent Study in Composition 1.0–3.0
An independent study project conducted under the direction of an assigned faculty member. Credit determined by
scope and nature of project.
5/21–7/2 20513 TBA TBA F331 Steen $725/cr
Call 860.768.4122 to contact instructor.
COM 610 Advanced Composition 3.0
Graduate work in composition for Composition majors.
Integrates contemporary harmonic, contrapuntal, and
orchestral practices in the process of realizing compositions
of large dimensions.
5/21–7/2 20514 TBA TBA F333 Steen $2,175
COM 611 Advanced Composition 3.0
Graduate work in composition for composition majors.
Integrates contemporary harmonic, contrapuntal, and
orchestral practices in the process of realizing compositions
of large dimensions.
5/21–7/2 20515 TBA TBA F331 Steen $2,175
COM 612 Advanced Composition 3.0
Graduate work in composition for composition majors.
Integrates contemporary harmonic, contrapuntal, and
orchestral practices in the process of realizing compositions
of large dimensions.
5/21–7/2 21734 TBA TBA F331 Steen $2,175
COM 613 Advanced Composition 3.0
Graduate work in composition for composition majors.
Integrates contemporary harmonic, contrapuntal, orchestral,
and electronic practices in the process of realizing compositions of large dimensions. Second level of course includes
thesis.
Prerequisite: COM 612
5/21–7/2 20517 TBA TBA F331 Steen $2,175
CON 610 Independent Study in Conducting 1.0–4.0
Special projects assigned on an individual basis. Credits
determined by the scope and nature of the work required.
Prerequisite: CON 314 or equivalent
5/21–8/16 20485 TBA TBA TBA Staff $725/cr
Call 860.768.5020 for additional information.
CON 611 Independent Study in Conducting 1.0–4.0
Special projects assigned on an individual basis. Credits
determined by the scope and nature of the work required.
Prerequisite: CON 314 or equivalent
5/21–8/16 20328 TBA TBA TBA Staff $725/cr
Call 860.768.5020 for additional information.
HLM 561 History of Opera 3.0
A study of the form from its forerunners to the 20th
century. Representative works are studied for musical
style in the context of sociological influences.
Prerequisite: HLM 212 and HLM 213, or equivalent
6/30–7/17 22174 MTWR 3:30–6:30 p.m. Library Seminar Rm Nott $2,175
HLM 611 Graduate Music History Review: Medieval and Renaissance Music 1.0
An intensive survey of the music of the Medieval and
Renaissance periods. Topics include the origins of polypho-
ny and the development of Mass, motet, and madrigal.
Prerequisite: Graduate Music History Placement Test. Credit
earned does not count toward any Hartt graduate degree.
6/30–7/3 20579 MTWR 7–10 p.m. F410 Nott $725
HLM 612 Graduate Music History Review: Baroque and Classical Music 1.0
An intensive survey of the Baroque and Classical periods.
Topics include opera, concerto, symphony, and string
quartet.
Prerequisite: Graduate Music History Placement Test. Credit
earned does not count toward any Hartt graduate degree.
7/7–7/10 21410 MTWR 7–10 p.m. F410 Nott $725
HLM 613 Graduate Music History Review:
Romantic and Early 20th-Century Music 1.0
An intensive survey of the Romantic and Early 20th-Cen-
tury periods. Topics include symphony, program music, art
song, and choral music.
Prerequisite: Graduate Music History Placement Test.
Credit earned does not count toward any Hartt graduate
degree.
7/14–7/17 21411 MTWR 7–10 p.m. F410 Nott $725
HLM 615 Pro-seminar in Music History 3.0
An introduction to graduate standards of academic perfor-
mance in written and oral presentation. Intended to impart
basic strategies of music research; to develop skills critical
thinking and evaluation of resources; to develop familiar-
ity with reference works (style guides, inventories, indexes,
thematic catalogs, musical dictionaries and encyclopedias,
online resources, etc.) and give students a broad-based
familiarity with the most important concepts, genres,
aesthetic criteria, and major figures of all periods.
Prerequisite: Graduate Music History Placement Test.
Required of all graduate-degree music majors during their
first year of study.
6/30–7/18 21412 MTWRF 1–3 p.m.* Library Seminar Turner $2,175
*Additional out-of-class time is required and will be assigned by the instructor.
HLM 670 Seminar in Music History 3.0
Selected phases of music history. For graduate students
majoring in music history, but open to others with
permission of instructor.
6/30–7/18 20898 MTWRF 10 a.m.–12 p.m.* Library Seminar Rm Heavner $2,175
*Additional out-of-class time is required and will be assigned by the instructor
HLM 680 Independent Study in Music History varied
An independent study project conducted under the direc-
tion of an assigned faculty member. Credit determined by
scope and nature of project.
5/21-7/2 21535 TBA TBA TBA Nott $725/cr
*Additional out-of-class time is required and will be assigned by the instructor.
MED 511 Psychology of Music 3.0
A survey of various psychological theories with
supportive research pertaining to perception, learning,
aptitude, achievement, and affective responses to music.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
6/30-7/18 22187 MTWRF 10 a.m.-12 p.m. F410-412 Saunders $1,200
*Additional out-of-class time is required and will be assigned by the instructor.
MED 616 History and Philosophy of Music Education 3.0
Historical , philosophical, and psychological bases of the
school music program. Discussion of the principles of
Kodály, Orff, Laban, Dalcroze and Suzuki by practitioners of those techniques and methods. Particular attention
given to curriculum development. Procedures for imple-
menting the recommendations of the Tanglewood and
Yale Symposia, the Contemporary Music Project, and the
Manhattanville Music Curriculum.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
6/30–7/18 20974 MTWRF 1–3 p.m.* F422 Hansen $1,200
*Additional out-of-class time is required and will be assigned by the instructor.
MED 620 Research and Writing 3.0
The preparation and presentation of music education
research. A study of writing mechanics and style as it relates
to the scholarly research article the research proposal, and
the thesis/dissertation.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
6/30–7/18 21064 MTWRF 8–10 a.m.* F410 Haston $1,200
*Additional out-of-class time is required and will be assigned by the instructor.
TH 570 Music Theory Seminar 3.0
A detailed approach to the theoretical study and analysis of
music. The seminar concentrates on works of a particular
repertoire or a specific analytic approach. The topic of the
seminar will be announced when the seminar is offered.
May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Passing scores on the Graduate Music Theory
Placement Examination or equivalent.
6/30–7/4 21614 MTWRF 1– 3 p.m.* F418 Schiano $2,175
*Additional out-of-class time is required and will be assigned by the instructor.
To contact instructor e-mail: schiano@hartford.edu
TH 580 Independent Study in Music Theory 1.0–3.0
An independent study project conducted under the
direction of an assigned faculty member. Credit
determined by scope and nature of the project.
5/21–7/2 21796 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $725/cr
To contact instructor e-mail: schiano@hartford.edu
TH 581 Independent Study in Music Theory 1.0–3.0
An independent study project conducted under the direc-
tion of an assigned faculty member. Credit determined by
scope and nature of the project.
7/9-8/16 21413 TBA TBA F328 Schiano $725/cr
To contact instructor e-mail: schiano@hartford.edu
Note: TH 611, TH 612, and TH 613 are online courses
using Blackboard. Final examinations are by appoint-
ment. Instructor will be available for help/consultation
during the term: schiano@hartford.edu.
Prerequisite: Graduate Music Theory Placement Examination.
Credit earned does not count toward any graduate Hartt
degree.
TH 611 Graduate Theory Review: Tonal Harmony 1.0
An intensive course in the basic materials of tonal harmony,
with practical application in four-voice harmony and figured bass. Topics include diatonic and chromatic triads and
seventh chords, nonharmonic tones, harmonic progressions,
cadences, and voice leading.
Prerequisite: Graduate Music Theory Placement Examination.
Credit earned does not count toward any graduate Hartt
degree.
6/30–7/18 20416 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $725
To contact instructor e-mail: schiano@hartford.edu
TH 612 Graduate Theory Review: Tonal Form 1.0
An intensive course in the basic materials of tonal form,
with practical application in the analysis of selected pieces.
Topics include phrase structure, binary form, ternary form,
sonata form, and fugue.
Prerequisite: Graduate Music Theory Placement Examination.
Credit earned does not count toward any graduate Hartt
degree.
6/30–7/18 20417 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $725
To contact instructor e-mail: schiano@hartford.edu
TH 613 Graduate Theory Review: Modern Techniques 1.0
An intensive course in the techniques and materials of 20th-
century music. Topics include tonal, modal, atonal, and
12-tone techniques; innovations in rhythm, meter, texture,
and form.
Prerequisite: Graduate Music Theory Placement Examination.
Credit earned does not count toward any graduate Hartt
degree.
6/30–7/18 20418 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $725
To contact instructor e-mail: schiano@hartford.edu
TH 614 Graduate Ear Training Review 2.0
A review course in the basic techniques of sight singing and
dictation using Kodály materials. Performance and listening
skills are developed using pentatonic, modal, diatonic, and
chromatic excerpts from the music literature.
Prerequisite: Graduate Ear Training Placement Examination.
Credit earned does not count toward any graduate Hartt
degree.
6/30–7/18 21615 MTWRF 5–7 p.m. F414 Comiskey $1,450
To contact instructor e-mail: comiskey@hartford.edu
TH 635 Graduate Form and Analysis 3.0
A survey course in the analysis of music from the Baroque,
Classical, Romanticism, and Modern literature. Study and
application of various analytical techniques. Recommended
for students preparing for comprehensive examinations.
Prerequisite: Passing scores on the Graduate Music Theory
Placement Examination or equivalent.
6/30–7/18 21616 MTWRF 10 a.m.–12 p.m.* F414 Schiano $2,175
*Additional out-of-class time is required and will be assigned by the instructor.
To contact instructor e-mail: schiano@hartford.edu
TH 645 Graduate Ear Training 3.0
A graduate ear training course in advanced techniques
of sight singing and dictation using Kodaly materials.
Performance and listening skills are developed using vocal
and instrumental examples from the Classic, Romantic, and
Modern repertories.
Prerequisite: TH 614 or passing score on the Graduate Ear
Training Placement Examination.
6/30-7/18 22200 MTWRF 3-5 p.m. F414 Comiskey $2,175
To contact instructor e-mail: comiskey@hartford.edu
TH 680 Independent Study in Music Theory 1.0–3.0
An independent study project conducted under the direc-
tion of an assigned faculty member. Credit determined by
scope and nature of study.
5/21–7/2 21414 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $725/cr
To contact instructor e-mail: schiano@hartford.edu
TH 681 Independent Study in Music Theory 1.0–3.0
An independent study project conducted under the direc-
tion of an assigned faculty member. Credit determined by
scope and nature of study.
7/9–8/14 21415 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $725/cr
To contact instructor e-mail: schiano@hartford.edu
TE 660 Dissertation 2.0–6.0
A formal treatise constituting a significant and original
contribution to the field of music. Required for D.M.A.
candidates in music education. Doctoral candidates in com-
position fulfill the requirement by a work of major proportions and by written analysis of an approved composition or
topic.
5/21–7/2 22213 TBA TBA TBA Staff $725/cr
7/9–8/14 20301 TBA TBA TBA Staff $725/cr
Call 860.768.5020 for information.
TE 661 Dissertation 2.0–6.0
A formal treatise constituting a significant and original
contribution to the field of music. Required for D.M.A.
candidates in music education. Doctoral candidates in
composition fulfill the requirement by a work of major
proportions and by written analysis of an approved
composition or topic.
5/21–7/2 20302 TBA TBA TBA Staff $725/cr
7/9–8/14 20113 TBA TBA TBA Staff $725/cr
Call 860.768.5020 for information.