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Music B. Mus.

School of Music
College of Liberal Arts
  • Program Type: Baccalaureate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2019
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120 to 125
  • Required credits within the major: 78 to 99
  • Degree: Bachelor of Music
The B.Mus. in performance is a professional degree in which music courses make up approximately 75 percent of the program.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
Admission to a music program is contingent upon passing an audition. Auditions are highly competitive with students normally having studied for a number of years: a minimum of three-to-four years in voice, guitar, or on an orchestral or band instrument, eight-to-twelve years on piano. Auditions are held during the spring semester prior to fall entrance. Some instruments require a DVD screening round.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
General Requirements
All students in baccalaureate degree programs are required to complete general University and college requirements including writing and liberal education courses. For more information about University-wide requirements, see the liberal education requirements. Required courses for the major, minor or certificate in which a student receives a D grade (with or without plus or minus) do not count toward the major, minor or certificate (including transfer courses).
Program Requirements
Students may earn no more than one undergraduate degree from the School of Music: a BA or a B.Mus or a minor. Students may earn more than one major within the B.Mus degree, but may not earn more than one emphasis within the BA degree. Students are required to complete a sub-plan. Students may complete more than one sub-plan with prior approval from the School of Music. Note that an additional audition may be required. For students in the Guitar, Harp, and Piano sub-plans, at least 24 upper-division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus. For students in the Organ, and Voice sub-plans, at least 27 upper-division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus. For students in the String, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion sub-plan, at least 26 upper-division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus. All incoming CLA freshmen must complete the First-Year Experience course sequence.
Music Theory and Ear Training
Take exactly 8 course(s) totaling exactly 12 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1501 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music I (2.0 cr)
· MUS 1502 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music II (2.0 cr)
· MUS 1511 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I (1.0 cr)
· MUS 1512 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing II (1.0 cr)
· MUS 3501 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music III (2.0 cr)
· MUS 3511 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing III (1.0 cr)
· MUS 4504 - Intensive Theory and Analysis of 20th-Century Music (2.0 cr)
· MUS 4514 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing for 20th-Century Music (1.0 cr)
Music Theory Electives
Note: MUS 5950 must be taken for a minimum of 3 credits in order to count as a music theory elective.
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 3506 {Inactive} (3.0 cr)
· MUS 4502 {Inactive} (3.0 cr)
· MUS 4505 - Jazz Theory (3.0 cr)
· MUS 5333 - Music After 1945 (3.0 cr)
· MUS 5541 - 16th-Century Counterpoint (3.0 cr)
· MUS 5571 - Schenkerian Analysis for Performers (3.0 cr)
· MUS 5573 - Analysis of Late-Romantic Orchestral Literature (3.0 cr)
· MUS 5574 {Inactive} (3.0 cr)
· MUS 5597 {Inactive} (3.0 cr)
· MUS 5950 - Topics in Music (1.0-4.0 cr)
Musicology/Ethnomusicology
Take exactly 4 course(s) totaling exactly 12 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1801W - Music, Society, and Cultures [AH, GP, WI] (3.0 cr)
· MUS 3601W - History of Western Music I [WI] (3.0 cr)
· MUS 3602W - History of Western Music II [WI] (3.0 cr)
· MUS 3603W - History of Western Music III [WI] (3.0 cr)
Conducting
Take exactly 1 course(s) totaling exactly 2 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 3401 - Basic Conducting (2.0 cr)
Capstone - Recital
The Music B. Mus. capstone has two components: the junior recital and the senior recital. Designed in consultation with the applied teacher, each student plans a full recital for this capstone. This includes selection of repertoire appropriate to the student, and preparing and performing the recital in the School of Music. Students who double major and choose to complete the capstone requirement in their other major are still required to take the Music B. Mus. capstone.
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling exactly 0 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 901 - Junior Recital (0.0 cr)
· MUS 951 - Senior Recital (0.0 cr)
Upper Division Writing Intensive within the major
Students are required to take one upper division writing intensive course within the major. If that requirement has not been satisfied within the core major requirements, students must choose one course from the following list. Some of these courses may also fulfill other major requirements.
Take 0 - 1 course(s) from the following:
· MUS 3601W - History of Western Music I [WI] (3.0 cr)
· MUS 3602W - History of Western Music II [WI] (3.0 cr)
· MUS 3603W - History of Western Music III [WI] (3.0 cr)
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Classical Guitar
Credit requirements in each course group must be satisfied by taking the courses for multiple semesters. Students may need to take more than six credits of electives to reach the 78-credit requirement for the major.
Keyboard
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1151 - Piano: Class Lessons I (2.0 cr)
· MUS 1152 - Piano: Class Lessons II (2.0 cr)
or Take exactly 1 course(s) totaling exactly 2 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I (2.0 cr)
Applied Music
Take 32 or more credit(s) from the following:
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 1323 - Guitar: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 2323 - Guitar: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· Take 16 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 3323 - Guitar: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
Ensemble
Take exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling exactly 2 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 3230 - Chorus (1.0-2.0 cr)
· MUS 5240 - University Singers (1.0 cr)
· Take exactly 2 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 3440 - Chamber Ensemble (1.0 cr)
Literature and Pedagogy
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 5461 - Guitar Literature (2.0 cr)
· MUS 5466 - Guitar Pedagogy (2.0 cr)
Electives
Take 2 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1xxx
· MUS 2xxx
· MUS 3xxx
Harp
Credit requirements in each course group must be satisfied by taking the courses for multiple semesters. Students may need to take more than two credits of electives to reach the 78-credit requirement for the major.
Keyboard
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1151 - Piano: Class Lessons I (2.0 cr)
· MUS 1152 - Piano: Class Lessons II (2.0 cr)
or Take exactly 1 course(s) totaling exactly 2 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I (2.0 cr)
Applied Music
Take 32 or more credit(s) from the following:
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 1322 - Harp: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 2322 - Harp: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· Take 16 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 3322 - Harp: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
Ensemble
Take eight semesters of MUS 3420 at one credit per term.
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 3420 - Orchestra (1.0 cr)
Electives
Take 2 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1xxx
· MUS 2xxx
· MUS 3xxx
Organ
Credit requirements in each course group must be satisfied by taking the courses for multiple semesters.
Keyboard
Take exactly 4 course(s) totaling exactly 10 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I (2.0 cr)
· MUS 5151 - Organ Literature I (3.0 cr)
· MUS 5152 - Organ Literature II (3.0 cr)
· MUS 5153 - Organ Pedagogy (2.0 cr)
Applied Music
Take 32 or more credit(s) from the following:
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 1303 - Organ: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 2303 - Organ: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· Take 16 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 3303 - Organ: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
Ensemble
Take 6 or more course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 3200 - Campus Singers (2.0 cr)
· MUS 3230 - Chorus (1.0-2.0 cr)
· MUS 5240 - University Singers (1.0 cr)
Piano
Credit requirements in each course group must be satisfied by taking the courses for multiple semesters. Students may need to take more than two credits of electives in order to reach the 78-credit requirement for the major.
Keyboard
Take exactly 4 course(s) totaling 7 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I (2.0 cr)
MUS 5101 - Piano Pedagogy I (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1402 - Harpsichord: Music Major Secondary (undergraduate) (2.0-4.0 cr)
or MUSA 1403 - Organ: Music Major Secondary (undergraduate) (2.0-4.0 cr)
or MUS 3331 - Jazz Improvisation I (2.0 cr)
or MUS 3440 - Chamber Ensemble (1.0 cr)
or MUS 5430 {Inactive} (1.0 cr)
· MUS 5181 - Advanced Piano Literature I (2.0 cr)
or MUS 5182 - Advanced Piano Literature II (2.0 cr)
Applied Music
Take 32 or more credit(s) from the following:
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 1301 - Piano: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 2301 - Piano: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· Take 16 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 3301 - Piano: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
Ensemble
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 3440 - Chamber Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MUS 5440 - Chamber Ensemble (1.0 cr)
Electives
Take 2 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1xxx
· MUS 2xxx
· MUS 3xxx
String, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion
Credit requirements in each course group must be satisfied by taking the courses for multiple semesters.
Keyboard
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1151 - Piano: Class Lessons I (2.0 cr)
· MUS 1152 - Piano: Class Lessons II (2.0 cr)
or Take exactly 1 course(s) totaling exactly 2 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I (2.0 cr)
Applied Music
Take 32 or more credit(s) from the following:
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 1305 - Violin: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 1306 - Viola: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 1307 - Cello: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 1308 - Double Bass: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 1309 - Flute: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 1311 - Oboe: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 1312 - Clarinet: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 1313 - Saxophone: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 1314 - Bassoon: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 1315 - French Horn: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 1316 - Trumpet: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 1317 - Trombone: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 1318 - Euphonium: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 1319 - Tuba: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 1321 - Percussion: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 2305 - Violin: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 2306 - Viola: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 2307 - Cello: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 2308 - Double Bass: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 2309 - Flute: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 2311 - Oboe: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 2312 - Clarinet: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 2313 - Saxophone: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 2314 - Bassoon: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 2315 - French Horn: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 2316 - Trumpet: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 2317 - Trombone: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 2318 - Euphonium: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 2319 - Tuba: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 2321 - Percussion: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· Take 16 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 3305 - Violin: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 3306 - Viola: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 3307 - Cello: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 3308 - Double Bass: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 3309 - Flute: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 3311 - Oboe: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 3312 - Clarinet: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 3313 - Saxophone: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 3314 - Bassoon: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 3315 - French Horn: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 3316 - Trumpet: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 3317 - Trombone: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 3318 - Euphonium: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 3319 - Tuba: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· MUSA 3321 - Percussion: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
Band or Orchestra
Take eight semesters of MUS 3410 and/or MUS 3420 at one credit per term.
Take exactly 8 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 3410 - University Wind Bands (1.0 cr)
· MUS 3420 - Orchestra (1.0 cr)
Chamber Ensemble
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 3340 - Jazz Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MUS 3350 - Jazz Combo (1.0 cr)
· MUS 3440 - Chamber Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MUS 5440 - Chamber Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MUS 5480 {Inactive} (1.0 cr)
· MUS 5490 - Percussion Ensemble (1.0 cr)
Voice
Credit requirements in each course group must be satisfied by taking the courses for multiple semesters.
Keyboard
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1151 - Piano: Class Lessons I (2.0 cr)
· MUS 1152 - Piano: Class Lessons II (2.0 cr)
or Take exactly 1 course(s) totaling exactly 2 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I (2.0 cr)
Ensemble
Take one course each semester. No more than two semesters of MUS 5250 & 5280 may count.
Take 8 or more course(s) totaling 8 - 10 credit(s) from the following:
Take 6 - 8 course(s) totaling 6 - 8 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 3230 - Chorus (1.0-2.0 cr)
· MUS 5240 - University Singers (1.0 cr)
· Take 0 - 2 course(s) totaling 0 - 4 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 5250 - Opera Workshop and Ensemble (2.0 cr)
· MUS 5280 - Opera Theatre (2.0 cr)
Applied Music
Take 32 or more credit(s) from the following:
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 1304 - Voice: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 2304 - Voice: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
· Take 16 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 3304 - Voice: Music Major (2.0-4.0 cr)
Diction and Vocal Literature
Take exactly 6 course(s) totaling exactly 6 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 3241 - Vocal Literature (German Lieder) and Pedagogy (1.0 cr)
· MUS 3242 - Vocal Literature (French Melodie) and Pedagogy (1.0 cr)
· MUS 3261 - Italian Diction for Singers (1.0 cr)
· MUS 3262 - English Diction for Singers (1.0 cr)
· MUS 3263 - German Diction for Singers (1.0 cr)
· MUS 3264 - French Diction for Singers (1.0 cr)
Language
Take exactly 3 course(s) totaling exactly 15 credit(s) from the following:
· FREN 1001 - Beginning French I (5.0 cr)
· GER 1001 - Beginning German (5.0 cr)
· ITAL 1001 - Beginning Italian I (5.0 cr)
 
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MUS 1501 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course begins the core sequence of theory and musicianship courses required of the undergraduate music majors and music minors. In this course, you will develop basic skills in music fundamentals and apply these to counterpoint and analytical exercises. These studies will then also be applied as concrete skills in your musicianship class (MUS 1511 Ear-Training/Sight-Singing I) through identification of musical materials, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation, and sight-singing. Repertoire for study includes Western Art Music from the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as popular musics from the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will hone writing skills in stylistic musical composition and analytical prose. prereq: course must be taken concurrently w/ MUS 1511.
MUS 1502 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music II
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
These courses continue the core sequence of undergraduate theory and musicianship courses that are required for the undergraduate music majors and minors. Building upon the skills developed in the earlier courses [MUS 1501, 1511], we will now develop a more complete and sophisticated understanding of the different kinds of tonality that obtain in musics from the 18th century to today. These concepts will then also be applied as concrete skills in musicianship classes (MUS 1512 Ear-Training and Sight Singing II) through melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation; sight-singing and clef reading. Each component emphasizes melodic and harmonic principles of tonality. Co-Requisite: students must concurrently enroll in MUS 1512. prereq: MUS 1501 and MUS 1511 with grade of at least C-
MUS 1511 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Introduction to foundations of musicianship. Activities include sight singing in solo and group formats; dictation and/or transcription of melody, rhythm, and harmony, and contextual listening. Students will apply concepts from music theory (MUS1501 Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music I) to the development of their musical skills. Introduction to keyboard skills. prereq: students must concurrently enroll in MUS 1501 Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music I
MUS 1512 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing II
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Develop basic musicianship skills in sight-singing, ear-training, and musical vocabulary. Chromatic harmonic, and melodic principles in tonal musics from the 18th century to today. Analyze chromatic progressions, rhythms, melodies, contrapuntal functions. Proficiency in keyboard skills. prereq: MUS 1501 and MUS 1511 with grades of at least C-; concurrently enroll in MUS 1502 Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music II
MUS 3501 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music III
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: Mus 3501/Mus 3501H
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Harmony and voice-leading. Diatonic and basic chromatic chords. Form. Analysis of music from 18th/19th centuries. Co-requisite: intended for concurrent registration with MUS 3511 Ear Training & Sight Singing III. prereq: [MUS 1511, MUS 1512] with grade of at least C- or higher.
MUS 3511 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing III
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation. Sight-singing. Clef reading. Emphasizes chromatic harmony. Co-requisite: course intended for concurrent enrollment in MUS 3501 Tonal Theory III. prereq: [MUS 1502, MUS 1512] with grade of at least C- or higher, or diagnostic test administered by School of Music
MUS 4504 - Intensive Theory and Analysis of 20th-Century Music
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Theory and analysis of art music in various styles developed in 20th century. Co-requisite: course intended for concurrent registration in MUS 4514 Ear-Training and Sight-Singing for 20th-Century Music. prereq: [MUS 3501 and MUS 3511 with grades of at least "C -"] or instr consent
MUS 4514 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing for 20th-Century Music
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Developing aural skills relevant to 20th-century Western art musics. Focuses on pitch relations, rhythmic techniques, form, and to a lesser degree, timbre and texture. Co-requisite: concurrent registration required with MUS 4504 Intensive Theory and Analysis of 20th-Century Music. prereq: [MUS 3501 and MUS 3511 with grade of at least C-] or instr consent
MUS 4505 - Jazz Theory
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Beginning through advanced techniques for jazz chord construction including extended chords and advanced nomenclature in jazz idiom. prereq: [MUS 3501and MUS 3511] with grades of at least C- or instructor permission
MUS 5333 - Music After 1945
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Fall Even Year
This course will explore theoretical and analytical techniques in mid-twentieth and twenty-first-century music. After an initial unit of review of early twentieth-century techniques, the semester will be divided into units that encapsulate a musical domain (e.g. "rhythm"), rather than exploring chronologically. Students will be responsible for completing readings as well as analytical assignments for each class, as outlined on the course schedule. prereq: MUS 4504 or Graduate music major
MUS 5541 - 16th-Century Counterpoint
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Polyphonic counterpoint in modal style of Renaissance. Writing exercises in species counterpoint and in two, three, and four parts. Cantus firmus techniques, mixed values, invertible counterpoint, canon. Representative works by Josquin, Lassus, Palestrina, Victoria, and others. Renaissance treatises by Artusi, Banchieri, Diruta, Morley, Zarlino, and others. prereq: [3501, 3508] or pass basic skills exam
MUS 5571 - Schenkerian Analysis for Performers
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Summer
Theory/analysis of tonal music using principles developed by Henrich Schenker. Basic concepts/notation, their application to excerpts/short pieces from 18th/19th centuries. prereq: 3502
MUS 5573 - Analysis of Late-Romantic Orchestral Literature
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Advanced tonal analysis. Dramatic orchestral music by Wagner, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Moussorgsky, and Rachmaninoff as focus for projects/discussions related to chromatic harmony, form, and orchestration. prereq: 3502 or Theory IV Exam or instr consent; [4504 or equiv] recommended
MUS 5950 - Topics in Music
Credits: 1.0 -4.0 [max 60.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Each offering focuses on a single topic. Topics specified in Class Schedule.
MUS 1801W - Music, Society, and Cultures (AH, GP, WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Drawing on examples from many different places and times, we will develop an analytic language to address the power of musical performance. We will study various methods of musical enculturation; the connections between politics and musical aesthetics; the ways in which music reinforces and challenges scaffoldings of race, nation, and ethnicity; and the power of music to form ethical subjects. Prereq: Registration for this course is open until the first day of class, at which point instructor consent will be required.
MUS 3601W - History of Western Music I (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This is the first course in the undergraduate music history sequence. We will study music composed over a very broad time span, ca. 800 to 1700, looking at the works' musical structures within the larger contexts of musical style, social/political significance, and broad aesthetic and philosophical movements. In addition, as a writing intensive course, students will hone their writing skills, focusing in particular on listening to and analyzing early music. Pre-reqs: MUS 1501 and MUS 1511
MUS 3602W - History of Western Music II (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This is the second course in the undergraduate music history sequence. We will study music composed ca. 1700?1880, looking at the works? musical structures within the larger contexts of musical style, social/political significance, and broad aesthetic and philosophical movements. In addition, as a writing intensive course, students will hone their writing skills, focusing in particular on analyzing and writing about music. prereq: MUS 1502, MUS 1512, and MUS 3601 OR instr consent
MUS 3603W - History of Western Music III (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
History of European/American art, popular music traditions, from 1850 to present. Composers, styles, structures, social institutions. prereqs: [MUS 3602W, MUS 3501, MUS 3511] with grades of at least C- or instr consent
MUS 3401 - Basic Conducting
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
The Basic Conducting course explores the many facets of the role of a conductor (within orchestral, wind band, choral areas), conducting philosophies, and conducting and rehearsal techniques for choral and instrumental ensembles. Students explore score study, analysis, gesture, body awareness, and expression. Basic Conducting is offered annually in the spring semester. Pre-req: MUS 1502 (Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music II), music major, music minor, or instructor approval
MUS 901 - Junior Recital
Credits: 0.0 [max 0.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Preparation for junior recital. Student will be supervised by major applied instructor. prereq: Music major, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in applied music, instr consent, dept consent
MUS 951 - Senior Recital
Credits: 0.0 [max 0.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Preparation for senior recital. Student will be supervised by major applied instructor. prereq: Music major, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in applied music, instr consent, dept consent
MUS 3601W - History of Western Music I (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This is the first course in the undergraduate music history sequence. We will study music composed over a very broad time span, ca. 800 to 1700, looking at the works' musical structures within the larger contexts of musical style, social/political significance, and broad aesthetic and philosophical movements. In addition, as a writing intensive course, students will hone their writing skills, focusing in particular on listening to and analyzing early music. Pre-reqs: MUS 1501 and MUS 1511
MUS 3602W - History of Western Music II (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This is the second course in the undergraduate music history sequence. We will study music composed ca. 1700?1880, looking at the works? musical structures within the larger contexts of musical style, social/political significance, and broad aesthetic and philosophical movements. In addition, as a writing intensive course, students will hone their writing skills, focusing in particular on analyzing and writing about music. prereq: MUS 1502, MUS 1512, and MUS 3601 OR instr consent
MUS 3603W - History of Western Music III (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
History of European/American art, popular music traditions, from 1850 to present. Composers, styles, structures, social institutions. prereqs: [MUS 3602W, MUS 3501, MUS 3511] with grades of at least C- or instr consent
MUS 1151 - Piano: Class Lessons I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
A beginning course for freshman music majors or minors with limited keyboard backgrounds. Taught by graduate assistants in an electronic piano lab. Emphasis is on functional skills, such as reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, and playing by ear, along with keyboard theory, technique, and repertoire. Includes lecture, group and individual performance, and some individual instruction. Students with previous piano backgrounds should contact the School of Music for information regarding placement. prereq: undergraduate music major or music minor status.
MUS 1152 - Piano: Class Lessons II
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continuation of MUS 1151, a beginning course for music majors or minors with limited keyboard backgrounds. Taught by graduate assistants in an electronic piano lab. Emphasis is on functional skills, such as reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, and playing by ear, along with keyboard theory, technique, and repertoire. Includes lecture, group and individual performance, and some individual instruction. Students with previous piano backgrounds should contact the School of Music for information regarding placement prereq: MUS 1151 or instr consent
MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, playing by ear. Keyboard theory, technique, music learning skills. prereq: Keyboard major or music major with extensive keyboard background or instr consent
MUSA 1323 - Guitar: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2323 - Guitar: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3323 - Guitar: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUS 3230 - Chorus
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 16.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Includes the University Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus, Concert Choir, and Choral Union. Choirs participate in a variety of programs exploring both Western and non-Western repertoire from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Concerts include touring, and collaborative campus and community performances. prereq: Choral and/or instrumental music background, audition, instr consent
MUS 5240 - University Singers
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Mixed chorus with members of former chamber singers and concert choir. Programs exploring Western/non-Western repertoire from Middle Ages through 20th century. Concerts include touring and collaborative campus/community performances. prereq: Audition, instr consent
MUS 3440 - Chamber Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Performance of chamber music; duos, trios, quartets, quintets, and other ensemble combinations for instruments and voices. prereq: instr consent
MUS 5461 - Guitar Literature
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Fall Odd Year
This course is principally intended for guitar majors (graduate and undergraduate students). The main focus of this course is to introduce students to guitar literature, through the historical overview of the repertoire, classical guitar composers, and performers. It will also introduce students to method books, in chronological order (through an examination of specific styles and "performance practices") and teaching methods through the history of guitar and guitar literature intended for technique development (studies, exercises, etc.).
MUS 5466 - Guitar Pedagogy
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Fall Even Year
Intended for guitar performance majors. This course will introduce basic teaching concepts/methods/philosophies and examine method books, studies, and methodology through the history of classical guitar. Other topics (e.g., starting a studio, developing promotional material/website, contemporary teaching methods) will be addressed. prereq: Guitar performance major or instr consent
MUS 1151 - Piano: Class Lessons I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
A beginning course for freshman music majors or minors with limited keyboard backgrounds. Taught by graduate assistants in an electronic piano lab. Emphasis is on functional skills, such as reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, and playing by ear, along with keyboard theory, technique, and repertoire. Includes lecture, group and individual performance, and some individual instruction. Students with previous piano backgrounds should contact the School of Music for information regarding placement. prereq: undergraduate music major or music minor status.
MUS 1152 - Piano: Class Lessons II
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continuation of MUS 1151, a beginning course for music majors or minors with limited keyboard backgrounds. Taught by graduate assistants in an electronic piano lab. Emphasis is on functional skills, such as reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, and playing by ear, along with keyboard theory, technique, and repertoire. Includes lecture, group and individual performance, and some individual instruction. Students with previous piano backgrounds should contact the School of Music for information regarding placement prereq: MUS 1151 or instr consent
MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, playing by ear. Keyboard theory, technique, music learning skills. prereq: Keyboard major or music major with extensive keyboard background or instr consent
MUSA 1322 - Harp: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2322 - Harp: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3322 - Harp: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUS 3420 - Orchestra
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Symphony orchestra performs standard repertory and major works with chorus; concerts and tour appearances. Players from all colleges may participate. prereq: Audition, instr consent
MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, playing by ear. Keyboard theory, technique, music learning skills. prereq: Keyboard major or music major with extensive keyboard background or instr consent
MUS 5151 - Organ Literature I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Organ literature from the 14th century to the mid-18th century. Influence of organ design of various periods and national schools on the literature and its performance. prereq: 3502, 3603, sr or grad or instr consent
MUS 5152 - Organ Literature II
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Organ literature of J. S. Bach and of other 19th- and 20th-century composers. Influence of organ design of various periods and national schools on the literature and its performance. prereq: 3502, 3603, sr or grad or instr consent
MUS 5153 - Organ Pedagogy
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Odd Year
Familiarization with materials and techniques for teaching playing the pipe organ. Through their study, students are to gain knowledge of organ methods and various aspects of teaching and learning to play the King of Instruments.
MUSA 1303 - Organ: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2303 - Organ: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3303 - Organ: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUS 3200 - Campus Singers
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Campus Singers is a non-auditioned ensemble and open to all members of the University community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The Campus Singers sing diverse repertoire from various periods/cultures.
MUS 3230 - Chorus
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 16.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Includes the University Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus, Concert Choir, and Choral Union. Choirs participate in a variety of programs exploring both Western and non-Western repertoire from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Concerts include touring, and collaborative campus and community performances. prereq: Choral and/or instrumental music background, audition, instr consent
MUS 5240 - University Singers
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Mixed chorus with members of former chamber singers and concert choir. Programs exploring Western/non-Western repertoire from Middle Ages through 20th century. Concerts include touring and collaborative campus/community performances. prereq: Audition, instr consent
MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, playing by ear. Keyboard theory, technique, music learning skills. prereq: Keyboard major or music major with extensive keyboard background or instr consent
MUS 5101 - Piano Pedagogy I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Demonstration and discussion of teaching techniques, methods, and materials for group and individual instruction at the elementary, early intermediate, and late intermediate levels. prereq: 8 cr in MusA 1301 or MusA 1401 or instr consent
MUSA 1402 - Harpsichord: Music Major Secondary (undergraduate)
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1403 - Organ: Music Major Secondary (undergraduate)
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUS 3331 - Jazz Improvisation I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Rudiments; analysis; improvisation on blues in three major keys and standard American popular jazz compositions from swing era to early bebop; applications of major and minor scales; ear training. prereq: Music major or instr consent
MUS 3440 - Chamber Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Performance of chamber music; duos, trios, quartets, quintets, and other ensemble combinations for instruments and voices. prereq: instr consent
MUS 5181 - Advanced Piano Literature I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Fall Even, Spring Odd Year
Literature for piano from late Baroque period to mid-20th century. prereq: grad piano major or instr consent
MUS 5182 - Advanced Piano Literature II
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Literature for piano from late Baroque period to mid-20th century. prereq: grad piano major or instr consent
MUSA 1301 - Piano: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2301 - Piano: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3301 - Piano: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUS 3440 - Chamber Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Performance of chamber music; duos, trios, quartets, quintets, and other ensemble combinations for instruments and voices. prereq: instr consent
MUS 5440 - Chamber Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Performance of chamber music; duos, trios, quartets, quintets, and other ensemble combinations for instruments and/or voices. prereq: audition, instr consent
MUS 1151 - Piano: Class Lessons I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
A beginning course for freshman music majors or minors with limited keyboard backgrounds. Taught by graduate assistants in an electronic piano lab. Emphasis is on functional skills, such as reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, and playing by ear, along with keyboard theory, technique, and repertoire. Includes lecture, group and individual performance, and some individual instruction. Students with previous piano backgrounds should contact the School of Music for information regarding placement. prereq: undergraduate music major or music minor status.
MUS 1152 - Piano: Class Lessons II
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continuation of MUS 1151, a beginning course for music majors or minors with limited keyboard backgrounds. Taught by graduate assistants in an electronic piano lab. Emphasis is on functional skills, such as reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, and playing by ear, along with keyboard theory, technique, and repertoire. Includes lecture, group and individual performance, and some individual instruction. Students with previous piano backgrounds should contact the School of Music for information regarding placement prereq: MUS 1151 or instr consent
MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, playing by ear. Keyboard theory, technique, music learning skills. prereq: Keyboard major or music major with extensive keyboard background or instr consent
MUSA 1305 - Violin: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1306 - Viola: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1307 - Cello: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1308 - Double Bass: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1309 - Flute: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1311 - Oboe: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1312 - Clarinet: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1313 - Saxophone: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1314 - Bassoon: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1315 - French Horn: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1316 - Trumpet: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1317 - Trombone: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1318 - Euphonium: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1319 - Tuba: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 1321 - Percussion: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2305 - Violin: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2306 - Viola: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2307 - Cello: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2308 - Double Bass: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2309 - Flute: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2311 - Oboe: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2312 - Clarinet: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2313 - Saxophone: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2314 - Bassoon: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2315 - French Horn: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2316 - Trumpet: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2317 - Trombone: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2318 - Euphonium: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2319 - Tuba: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2321 - Percussion: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3305 - Violin: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3306 - Viola: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3307 - Cello: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3308 - Double Bass: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3309 - Flute: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3311 - Oboe: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3312 - Clarinet: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3313 - Saxophone: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3314 - Bassoon: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3315 - French Horn: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3316 - Trumpet: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3317 - Trombone: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3318 - Euphonium: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3319 - Tuba: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3321 - Percussion: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUS 3410 - University Wind Bands
Credits: 1.0 [max 14.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
The University Wind Ensemble is comprised of the university?s finest graduate and undergraduate woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians. This ensemble prepares a wide variety of repertoire composed from the early Renaissance through today and performs concerts on and off campus throughout the year. The ensemble participates in special activities, events, projects, and collaborations with featured guest artists. The University Wind Ensemble and University Symphony Orchestra share musicians and rehearse on alternating block schedules during the semester (a project-focused schedule). Please consult with the Ensemble Library in Ferguson Hall for more details on the rehearsal and performance schedule. Placement in the ensemble is determined through an audition; all university students are eligible to audition. The Symphonic Band is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians in music disciplines as well as other disciplines across the university. This ensemble studies and prepares standard and contemporary wind band repertoire and performs concerts on and off campus throughout the year. Many performances are shared with guest ensembles and/or featured guest artists. Please consult with the Ensemble Library in Ferguson Hall for more details on the rehearsal and performance schedule. Placement in the ensemble is determined through an audition; all university students are eligible to audition. prereq: Audition, instr consent
MUS 3420 - Orchestra
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Symphony orchestra performs standard repertory and major works with chorus; concerts and tour appearances. Players from all colleges may participate. prereq: Audition, instr consent
MUS 3340 - Jazz Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
A 20-member performing organization covering significant jazz compositions and arrangements written specifically for this medium. prereq: Audition, instr consent
MUS 3350 - Jazz Combo
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
A performance laboratory class with emphasis on improvisation and learning the jazz vocabulary. A minimum of two public performances is required each semester. prereq: Audition, instr consent
MUS 3440 - Chamber Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Performance of chamber music; duos, trios, quartets, quintets, and other ensemble combinations for instruments and voices. prereq: instr consent
MUS 5440 - Chamber Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Performance of chamber music; duos, trios, quartets, quintets, and other ensemble combinations for instruments and/or voices. prereq: audition, instr consent
MUS 5490 - Percussion Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 10.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Practice and performance of standard and contemporary compositions for percussion instruments in various combinations. prereq: instr consent
MUS 1151 - Piano: Class Lessons I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
A beginning course for freshman music majors or minors with limited keyboard backgrounds. Taught by graduate assistants in an electronic piano lab. Emphasis is on functional skills, such as reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, and playing by ear, along with keyboard theory, technique, and repertoire. Includes lecture, group and individual performance, and some individual instruction. Students with previous piano backgrounds should contact the School of Music for information regarding placement. prereq: undergraduate music major or music minor status.
MUS 1152 - Piano: Class Lessons II
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continuation of MUS 1151, a beginning course for music majors or minors with limited keyboard backgrounds. Taught by graduate assistants in an electronic piano lab. Emphasis is on functional skills, such as reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, and playing by ear, along with keyboard theory, technique, and repertoire. Includes lecture, group and individual performance, and some individual instruction. Students with previous piano backgrounds should contact the School of Music for information regarding placement prereq: MUS 1151 or instr consent
MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, playing by ear. Keyboard theory, technique, music learning skills. prereq: Keyboard major or music major with extensive keyboard background or instr consent
MUS 3230 - Chorus
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 16.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Includes the University Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus, Concert Choir, and Choral Union. Choirs participate in a variety of programs exploring both Western and non-Western repertoire from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Concerts include touring, and collaborative campus and community performances. prereq: Choral and/or instrumental music background, audition, instr consent
MUS 5240 - University Singers
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Mixed chorus with members of former chamber singers and concert choir. Programs exploring Western/non-Western repertoire from Middle Ages through 20th century. Concerts include touring and collaborative campus/community performances. prereq: Audition, instr consent
MUS 5250 - Opera Workshop and Ensemble
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Preparation and performance of operatic arias, choruses, and scenes. Participation in fully staged or workshop productions of music theatre repertoire. prereq: audition, instr consent
MUS 5280 - Opera Theatre
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Preparation and performance of fully-staged operatic production. Major involvement in singing, acting, and technical aspects of opera. prereq: audition, instr consent
MUSA 1304 - Voice: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 2304 - Voice: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUSA 3304 - Voice: Music Major
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 24.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUS 3241 - Vocal Literature (German Lieder) and Pedagogy
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
This is an undergraduate survey course of the history of German Lieder with pedagogical considerations for performance practices of the major repertoire. We will explore the beginnings of the movement from the Enlightenment of the 1700?s with Mozart and Beethoven to the end of the movement culminating in the early 20th century with the Second Viennese School, as well as topics associated with voice in speech/singing and vocal anatomy/physiology, process/methods/techniques, care. The class will consist of lectures, listening lists, reading assignments, tests and performance presentations from the students. prereq: MUS 1502, MUS 1512, MUS 3602W and [Vocal performance or accompanying major]
MUS 3242 - Vocal Literature (French Melodie) and Pedagogy
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
French Mélodie: its origins, composers, and development. Musical/textual analysis of representative works. Poetry that serves as song text. French symbolist poets. Listening assignments. prereq: [Vocal music or accompanying major], 2 yrs of music theory/history
MUS 3261 - Italian Diction for Singers
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
The sounds and symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet, rules for correct Italian lyric diction, rudimentary Italian grammar, the meanings of Italian musical expressive markings, and Italian words most commonly found in song texts. prereq: Voice or choral music major, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in applied voice
MUS 3262 - English Diction for Singers
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
English lyric diction for performance of classical vocal music. Use International Phonetic Alphabet for standard transcriptions of song texts, compile a discography of British/American art songs, perform songs in class, and prepare poetry for oral presentation and improvisation. prereq: Voice or choral music major, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in applied voice
MUS 3263 - German Diction for Singers
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Principles and practice of German lyric diction for classical vocal music. Transcriptions of German Lieder into International Phonetic Alphabet, elementary German grammar and common song vocabulary, 4 to 5 German songs performed in class for critique, and rules for pronunciation. prereq: Voice or choral music major, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in applied voice
MUS 3264 - French Diction for Singers
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Principles and practice of French lyric diction for classical vocal music. Transcriptions of French mélodie into International Phonetic Alphabet, elementary French grammar and common song vocabulary, 4 to 5 French songs performed in class for critique, and rules for pronunciation. prereq: Voice or choral music major, concurrent enroll in applied voice
FREN 1001 - Beginning French I
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: Fren 1001/Mont 1001/Fren 4001
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Bonjour! Join us in learning the global language of diplomacy, culture, cuisine, and commerce! French is spoken on five continents, in approximately 40 countries, and even in Maine and Louisiana. Studying French will deepen your understanding of world history and the relationships between different cultures around the globe and close to home. Studying the language of Les Misérables, Monet, and joie de vivre allows you to access some of the most amazing art, thought, and food on the planet! Beginning French (French 1001) is designed for students with little or no knowledge of the French language. It focuses on developing your intercultural, reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. By the end of this course, you will be able to communicate about family, housing, and school. You will also gain familiarity with French-speaking communities around the world. The course features preparatory and practice activities outside of class designed to encourage analysis of language structure so that class time can be primarily devoted to meaningful interaction in French.
GER 1001 - Beginning German
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: Ger 1001/Ger 4001
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Emphasis on working toward novice-intermediate low proficiency in all four language modalities (listening, reading, speaking, writing). Topics include everyday subjects (shopping, directions, family, food, housing, etc.).
ITAL 1001 - Beginning Italian I
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: Flor 1001/Ital 1001/Ital 4001
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Ciao! Join us in learning Italian, the language of Dante, DaVinci, and la dolce vita! This melodic language spoken throughout the world in fields including music, fashion, cuisine, and fast automobiles will enrich you as a citizen of the world and allow you access to some of the most amazing art and culture on the planet! Beginning Italian, Italian 1001, is a proficiency-based course designed for students with little or no knowledge of the Italian language focusing on developing your intercultural, reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Preparatory activities designed to encourage students to analyze grammatical points in question need to be completed before class so class time can be primarily devoted to meaningful interactions in Italian. To further increase your confidence in communicating in Italian, you will also participate in several one-to-one online exchange with native speakers of Italian throughout the semester. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to enroll in Italian 1002. Expect an average of 1.5 hours of outside preparation for each class session hour.