Capstone Project

Course Description

Students design, plan and execute a project focused on music performance and technology with faculty mentorship. The project may take form of a recording release concert, an internship, a team project with other graduating students, a community project, a lecture demonstration, or another approved endeavor. Prerequisite: MUP 398 or permission of instructor; Students with Senior standing in the BM in Performance, Concentration in Popular Music and Technology; Note: May be repeated once for credit.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Demonstrate sufficient technical ability in performance applications according to the requisites of their specializations.
  • Demonstrate sufficient understanding of and capability with musical forms, processes, and structures in performance applications according to the requisites of their specializations.
  • Demonstrate understanding of historical awareness in performance applications according to the requisites of their specializations.
  • Communicate clear musical intentions and understanding.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Recital/Capstone 100%

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance and Participation are graded components of this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Students are required to purchase all digital/sheet music presented for performance/evaluation, and any equipment or accessories required for performance by the instructor.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.