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 860-768-4128 or 860.768.4479, dehansen@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.
5/20-7/1 20282 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,350
COM 111 Composition I 3.0
See description under COM 110.
Prerequisite: COM 110
5/20-7/1 20501 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,350
COM 210 Composition II 3.0
See description under COM 110.
Prerequisite: COM 111
5/20-7/1 20502 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,350
COM 211 Composition II 3.0
See description under COM 110.
Prerequisite: COM 210
5/20-7/1 20503 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,350
COM 310 Composition III 3.0
See description under COM 110.
Prerequisite: COM 211
5/20-7/1 20504 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,350
COM 311 Composition III 3.0
See description under COM 110.
Prerequisite: COM 310
5/20-7/1 20505 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,350
COM 410 Composition IV 3.0
See description under COM 110.
Prerequisite: COM 311
5/20-7/1 20552 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,350
COM 411 Composition IV 3.0
See description under COM 110.
Prerequisite: COM 410
5/20-7/1 20893 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,350
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, singleline
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
5/20-7/1 20894 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,350
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
5/20-7/1 20895 TBA TBA TBA Steen $1,350
HLM 200 World Music Survey 3.0
(MUB 200)
This is an introductory course to world music and some of
the basic issues important for an understanding of music in
culture and music as culture, including discussion of major
musical cultures throughout the world, with various listening,
reading, and writing assignments.
5/20-6/5 22942 MTWRF 12:10-3:15 p.m. H415 Rauche $1,350
HLM 480 Independent Study in Music History 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.
5/20-7/1 21586 TBA TBA TBA Heavner $450/cr
HLM 481 Independent Study in Music History 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.
5/20-7/1 20896 TBA TBA TBA Heavner $450/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
5/20-8/13 20392 TBA TBA TBA Conley $1,350
MUM 421 Internship Seminar 3.0
Following the completion of the internship (MUM 420),
students will produce a capstone internship study that
analyzes 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
5/20-8/13 20393 TBA TBA TBA Conley $1,350
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
5/20-8/13 20413 TBA TBA TBA Conley $450/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
5/20-7/1 20341 MWF 10:30-11:50 a.m. F406 Logan $900
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
5/20-7/1 20119 MWF 1-2:20 p.m. F406 Logan $900
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 leading,
chord progression, melody harmonization, and figured
bass. Study of examples from the classic and popular music
literatures.
Prerequisite: TH 111 or placement exam
5/20-7/1 20237 MWF 2:30-3:50 p.m. F406 Logan $900
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 elements
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.
5/20-7/1 20301 MWF 9-10:20 a.m. F404 Menhart $900
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 intonation
and part singing, including chromaticism. Melodic a
nd harmonic dictation using all the foregoing elements.
Prerequisite: TH 120 or placement exam
5/20-7/1 20302 MWF 10:30-11:50 a.m. F404 Menhart $900
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.
Prerequisite: TH 112 or placement exam.
5/20-7/1 21609 MWF 9-10:20 a.m. F406 Logan $900
To contact instructor: e-mail cam.logan@gmail.com
TH 211 Modern Techniques and Materials 2.0
The second course in form and analysis, covering the techniques
and materials of 20th-century music. Topics include
tonal, modal, atonal, and 12-tone techniques; innovations
in rhythm, meter, texture, and form. Study of examples
from the classic and popular music literatures.
Prerequisite: TH 210 or placement exam.
5/21-6/30 22110 TR 9-10:55 a.m. F406 Logan $900
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 materials.
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
5/20-7/1 20588 MWF 1-2:20 p.m. F404 Menhart $900
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
5/20-7/1 20391 MWF 2:30-3:50 p.m. F404 Menhart $900
To contact instructor: e-mail menhart@hartford.edu
TH 480 Independent Study in Music Theory 1.0-3.0
An individual study supervised by an assigned faculty
member. The study should not be a classroom course in
the music theory curriculum. Credit determined by
content and scope of study. All independent studies
must be approved by the music theory department chair.
5/20-7/1 20959 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $450/cr
To contact instructor: e-mail schiano@hartford.edu
TH 481 Independent Study in Music Theory 1.0-3.0
An individual study supervised by an assigned faculty
member. The study should not be a classroom course in
the music theory curriculum. Credit determined by
content and scope of study. All independent studies
must be approved by the music theory department chair.
7/6-8/13 20298 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $450/cr
To contact instructor: e-mail schiano@hartford.edu
TH 485 Senior Essay 2.0
Formulating and writing a music theory project. Students
have the opportunity to work with a faculty member of the
music theory department.
Prerequisite: TH 211
5/20-7/1 21804 TBA TBA TBA Staff $900
7/6-8/13 22955 TBA TBA TBA Staff $900
Graduate
COM 561 Music Technology I 3.0
Introduction to the musical applications of computers
through the use of Finale by Coda Music Technology.
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
5/20-7/1 20897 TBA TBA TBA Steen $2,235
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 (Note: as of Summerterm 2008 we will
be using Logic Studio exclusively). 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 workstations by students.
Lab fee: $35
5/20-7/1 20867 TBA TBA F331 Steen $2,235
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.
5/20-7/1 20506 TBA TBA F331 Steen $745/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.
5/20-7/1 20507 TBA TBA F331 Steen $745/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.
5/20-7/1 20508 TBA TBA F333 Steen $2,235
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.
5/20-7/1 20509 TBA TBA F331 Steen $2,235
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.
5/20-7/1 21542 TBA TBA F331 Steen $2,235
COM 613 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.
Prerequisite: COM 612
5/20-7/1 20510 TBA TBA F331 Steen $2,235
COM 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
5/20-8/13 20484 TBA TBA TBA Staff $745/cr
Call 860.768.5020 for additional information.
COM 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
5/20-8/13 20338 TBA TBA TBA Staff $745/cr
Call 860.768.5020 for additional information.
HLM 563 Music Literature of the Twentieth Century 3.0
An in-depth study of 20th century music literature and its
connection with sociological and political events, aesthetic
and philosophical movements, and key works of the related
arts. Analysis of key works of music.
6/29-7/16 22123 MTWRF 1-11:55 a.m.* Lib, Sem. Rm Schiano $2,235
*Additional out-of-class time is required and will be assigned by the instructor.
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
polyphony and the development of Mass, motet, and
madrigal.
Prerequisite: Graduate Music History Placement Test. Credit
earned does not count toward any Hartt graduate degree.
6/29-7/2 20567 MTWR 7-10 p.m. F410 Nott $745
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.
7/6-7/9 21310 MTWR 7-10 p.m. F410 Nott $745
HLM 613 Graduate Music History Review: Romantic and Early 20th-Century Music 1.0
An intensive survey of the Romantic and Early 20th-
Century 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.
7/13-7/16 21311 MTWR 7-10 p.m. F410 Nott $745
HLM 615 Pro-seminar in Music History 3.0
An introduction to graduate standards of academic performance
in written and oral presentation. Intended to impart
basic strategies of music research; to develop skills critical
thinking and evaluation of resources; to develop familiarity
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.
6/29-7/17 21312 MTWRF 1-2:55 p.m.* Lib. Seminar Turner $2,235
*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. (Individual Projects supervised
by Kenneth Nott)
6/29-7/17 20842 MTWRF 3:30-6:30 p.m. Lib. Seminar Nott $2,235
HLM 671 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. (Special Topic: Band Music)
6/29-7/17 22136 MTWR 10-11:55 a.m.* Lib. Seminar Heavner $2,235
*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
direction of an assigned faculty member. Credit
determined by scope and nature of project.
5/20-7/1 21419 TBA TBA TBA Nott $745/cr
*Additional out-of-class time is required and will be assigned by the instructor.
MED 510 Evaluation in Music 3.0
This course is intended to give music teachers new and
practical information to improve the effectiveness of their
own testing and evaluation procedures. It will be a study
of ideas and strategies to achieve accuracy and consistency
in the measurement of student music thinking and
performance skills. Examined will be the specification of
instructional objectives and subsequent development of
teacher-made tests, the use of and interpretation of music
achievement and music aptitude tests, music performance
skill evaluation, attitude and preference assessment, the
assignment of student marks and grades, the development
of appropriate criterion measures, empirical methods for
demonstrating test reliability and validity, descriptive
statistics, test item design and analysis techniques. Three
hours weekly.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
6/29-7/17 22968 MTWRF 10-11:55 a.m. F410-412 Saunders $1,245
*Additional out-of-class time is required and will be assigned by the instructor.
MED 616 Leadership and Supervision 3.0
Leadership roles for teachers and administrators including
effective communication, leadership styles, conflict-resolution,
curriculum development, meeting planning, supervision,
and planning in K-12 schools.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
6/29-7/17 20898 MTWRF 1-2:55 p.m.* F422 Hansen $1,245
*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
6/29-7/17 20978 MTWRF 8-9:55 a.m.* F410 Haston $1,245
*Additional out-of-class time is required and will be assigned by the instructor.
TH 553 Analysis for Performance 3.0
Analytical examination of works from all periods to show
the relevance of analysis in interpretive decisions in performance.
Performance, discussion by class members, guest
performers/lecturers, and study of multiple recordings.
Works to be analyzed in part determined by class.
Prerequisite: Graduate Music Theory Review Requirement.
6/29-7/17 22149 MTWRF 1-2:55 p.m.* F418 Schiano $2,235
*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 individual study supervised by an assigned faculty
member. The study should not be a classroom course
in the music theory curriculum. Credit determined by
content and scope of study. All independent studies
must be approved by the music theory department chair.
5/20-7/1 22162 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $745/cr
To contact instructor: e-mail schiano@hartford.edu
TH 581 Independent Study in Music Theory 1.0-3.0
An individual study supervised by an assigned faculty
member. The study should not be a classroom course in
the music theory curriculum. Credit determined by
content and scope of study. All independent studies
must be approved by the music theory department chair.
7/6-8/13 21886 TBA TBA F328 Schiano $745/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 appointment. 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.
6/29-7/17 20423 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $745
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.
6/29-7/17 20424 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $745
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.
6/29-7/17 20425 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $745
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.
6/29-7/17 21463 MTWRF 5-6:55 p.m. F414 Comiskey $1,490
To contact instructor: e-mail comiskey@hartford.edu
TH 645 Graduate Ear Training 3.0
A graduate ear training course in advanced techniques
of sight singing and dictation using Kodály materials.
Performance and listening skills are developed using vocal
and instrumental examples from the Classic, Romantic,
and Modern repertories.
Prerequisite: Graduate Ear Training Review Requirement.
6/29-7/17 21612 MTWRF 3-4:55 p.m. F414 Comiskey $2,235
To contact instructor: e-mail comiskey@hartford.edu
TH 680 Independent Study in Music Theory 1.0-3.0
An individual study supervised by an assigned faculty
member. The study should not be a classroom course in
the music theory curriculum. Credit determined by
content and scope of study. All independent studies
must be approved by the music theory department chair.
5/20-7/1 21314 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $745/cr
To contact instructor: e-mail schiano@hartford.edu
TH 681 Independent Study in Music Theory 1.0-3.0
An individual study supervised by an assigned faculty
member. The study should not be a classroom course in
the music theory curriculum. Credit determined by
content and scope of study. All independent studies
must be approved by the music theory department chair.
7/6-8/13 21315 TBA TBA F330c Schiano $745/cr
To contact instructor: e-mail schiano@hartford.edu
TH 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
composition fulfill the requirement by a work of major
proportions pending discussion and approval of
department chair.
5/20-7/1 21613 TBA TBA TBA Staff $745/cr
7/6-8/13 20311 TBA TBA TBA Staff $745/cr
Call 860.768.5020 for information.
TH 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.
5/20-7/1 20312 TBA TBA TBA Staff $745/cr
7/6-8/13 20125 TBA TBA TBA Staff $745/cr
Call 860.768.5020 for information.