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Students should be advised that not all courses listed in the Calendar are offered in any given year. Some courses are given in alternate years. Careful planning in consultation with the Department of Music will eliminate any problems.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES

Applied Ensemble (0 Credit Units)

In all of these groups, the emphasis is on the study and performance of the most significant literature. Each of these activities is directed or guided by a faculty member.

Note: The activities are open to all students on campus. They are required courses for all students majoring in music.

MUSAP 120, 220, 320, 420
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Band [(01) Concert Band, or (02) Wind Orchestra]

MUSAP 121, 221, 321, 421
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Chorus [(01) Greystone Singers, (03) University Chorus]

MUSAP 122, 222, 322, 422
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Corelli Strings

MUSAP 123, 223, 323, 423
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Chamber Ensemble with Piano

MUSAP 124, 224, 324, 424
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Percussion Ensemble

MUSAP 125, 225, 325, 425
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String Ensemble

MUSAP 126, 226, 326, 426
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Vocal Ensemble

MUSAP 127, 227, 327, 427
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Small Wind Ensembles

MUSAP 128, 228, 328, 428
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Collegium Musicum

MUSAP 130, 230, 330, 430
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Music Theatre

MUSAP 131, 231, 331, 431
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Contemporary Music Ensemble

MUSAP 132, 232, 332, 432
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Jazz Ensemble


Applied Study

Major (6 credit unit) Courses

MUSAP 140, 240, 340, 440*
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Piano

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 142, 242, 342, 442*
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Organ

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 144, 244, 344, 444*
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Harpsichord

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 148, 248, 348, 448*
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Voice

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 150, 250, 350, 450*
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Flute

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 152, 252, 352, 452*
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»

Oboe

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 154, 254, 354, 454*
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Clarinet

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 156, 256, 356, 456*
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Saxophone

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 158, 258, 358, 458*
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Bassoon

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 160, 260, 360, 460*
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Recorder

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 162, 262, 362, 462*
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French horn

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 164, 264, 364, 464*
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Trumpet

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 166, 266, 366, 466*
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Trombone

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 168, 268, 368, 468*
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Baritone horn

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 170, 270, 370, 470*
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Tuba

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 172, 272, 372, 472*
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Percussion

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 174, 274, 374, 474*
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Violin

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 176, 276, 376, 476*
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Viola

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 178, 278, 378, 478*
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Violoncello

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 180, 280, 380, 480*
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Double Bass

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.

MUSAP 182, 282, 382, 482*
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Guitar

*In all of these Applied Study courses, the emphasis is upon solo, and ensemble literature, orchestral and choral studies (where applicable) the advancement of technique and the development of interpretation and comprehension. The student is required to cover a certain amount of material each year, appear in recitals and perform at juries. Only students in one of the B.Mus. programs may take these courses for credit.


Core Music Courses

MUSIC 113.2 (Formerly 115)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Materials of Music I: Acoustics, Modality and Early Tonality
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department. Music majors must register concurrently in MUSIC 113, 114, 117 and 119.

An introduction to the acoustical foundations of music as a basis for the unfolding of theoretical concepts (modes, intervals, pitches, pitch classes, gamuts, scales, rhythm) relating to music up to 1700, focusing on two-part modal counterpoint. The course will develop aural, notational, and analytical tools in the above areas.

MUSIC 114.2 (Formerly 115)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Materials of Music II: Theory and Analysis of Common Practice Repertories
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 113.

The foundations and development of triadic harmony, inclusive of inversions, voice leading in strict four-part, open choral and keyboard scoring, figured bass practices. Implications of harmonic processes and harmonic rhythm on phrase structures and forms, simple modulations, issues of rhythmic and metric patterns, melodic augmentations and diminutions, chordal or non-chordal embellishments. The course will develop aural, notational and analytical tools in the above areas.

MUSIC 117.1
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Keyboard Skills I
1&2(1P)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MUSIC 113 and 114.

Corresponds with materials studies in MUSIC 113; keyboard skills including scales, chords, harmonization of melodies, improvisation, clef reading, transposition and figured bass.

MUSIC 119.1 (Formerly 116 and 118)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Aural/Vocal Skills I
1&2(1P)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MUSIC 113.

Corresponds with materials studies in MUSIC 113 and 114, aural cognition and vocal/notational reproduction through melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation of materials from music up to 1700 (first semester) and from the Common Practice period up to 1839 (second semester). Includes singing intervals, tonal melodies, chords, rhythms.

MUSIC 140.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» History of Music I: Western Music Prior to 1650 (Formerly 260)
1(3L)

History of western music from the earliest times to the period of the early Baroque, with an emphasis on the main forms, composers and representative compositions.

MUSIC 141.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» History of Music II: Western Music from 1650-1830 (Formerly 161)
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 140.

History of western music covering the High Baroque, Classical and High Romantic eras with an emphasis on the main forms, composers and representative compositions.

Note: Students with credit for MUSIC 161 may not take this course for credit.

MUSIC 213.2 (Formerly 215)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Materials of Music III: Extended Harmony and Theory of Common Practice Repertories
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 113 and 114; Music majors will normally register concurrently for MUSIC 213, 214, 217 and 219.

Advanced harmony including seventh chords and their inversions. Advanced figured bass practice. Analysis of harmonic phenomena in diverse textual environments including polyphonic or solo instrument settings. Chromatic harmony, extended chords and embellishments, tonicizations, intervallic projections, a comprehensive theory of modulation to all tonal regions. Expansion of phrase structures and formal procedures in 19th Century repertories. The course will develop aural, notational and analytical tools in the above areas.

MUSIC 214.2 (Formerly 215)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Materials of Music IV: Theory and Analysis of 20th Century Repertories
1&2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213.

Impressionism, expressionism: material, concepts. Traditional and newly-developed scales. The emancipation of dissonance, fusion tonality, atonal music, twelve-tone and serial techniques including rhythm and timbre. Analytic orchestration (Klangfarben). Techniques of twelve-tone row rotation, partitioning and combinatoriality. Concepts of electro-acoustic music theory. Stochastic-, chance-based, aleatoric and time-structure techniques.

MUSIC 217.1
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Keyboard Skills II
1&2(1P)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 117.

Corresponds with materials studies in MUSIC 213 and 214; keyboard skills including chords, figured bass, improvisation, transposition, score reading, lead-sheet notation and sight reading.

MUSIC 219.1 (Formerly 216 and 218)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Aural/Vocal Skills II
1&2(1P)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 119; MUSIC 213 is a co- or prerequisite.

Corresponds with materials studied in MUSIC 213 and 214; aural cognition and vocal/notational reproduction through melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation of materials from music of extended chromatic (19th Century) Common Practice repertoire (first semester) and from 20th Century repertoire (second semester).

MUSIC 240.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» History of Music III: Western Music from 1830 to the Present
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 141.

History of western music covering the High Romantic and Modern eras, with an emphasis on the main forms, composers and representative compositions, including Canadian music.

MUSIC 241.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Introduction to Music Bibliography (Formerly 372)
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 or permission of the department.

An introduction to the materials and methods of music research, including an examination of historical and contemporary bibliographic resources, analyses and evaluation of reference materials in music education, music history and literature, performance, and music theory.

Note: Students with credit for MUSIC 354 may not take this course for credit.


Electronic Music and Music Technology

MUSIC 235.4
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(See Music Theory and Composition)

MUSIC 335.3
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(See Music History and Literature)

MUSIC 446.6
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(See Performance and Pedagogy)


Jazz Studies

MUSIC 184.3
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(See Music Theory and Composition)

MUSIC 283.3
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(See Performance and Pedagogy)

MUSIC 285.3
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(See Music History and Literature)

MUSIC 386.3
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(See Music Theory and Composition)


Music History and Literature

MUSIC 285.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Jazz History Survey
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 30 credit units in the College of Arts and Science or permission of the department.

An overview of the history and evolution of jazz music. The course will include the examination and discussion of the most historically significant musicians in jazz and their music as well as the examination of the evolution of jazz music as an art form.

MUSIC 303.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» History of Church Music (Formerly MUSIC 204)
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.

The significant developments in Judaeo-Christian religious music from its origins to the present day. The role of music in Jewish and particularly Western Christian traditions, both Roman Catholic and Protestant, will be examined.

MUSIC 311.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» The History of Opera (Formerly 310)
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.

A survey study of the history of opera from the Florentines to modern times.

MUSIC 312.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Vocal Literature (Formerly 253)
1/2(3L-1P)
Prerequisite(s): Two years of applied voice training, MUSIC 141, 213, 214 and 241 or permission of the department.

Song literature of various western cultures will be studied toward acquiring a broad awareness of the vast repertoire of song.

MUSIC 335.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» History of Electronic Music
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213 and 214.

Explores the rich repertoire of works that have been created over a half century of electronic music. Gives an overview of the major movements, ideas and styles in electronic music as well as studying some important figures and key musical works in detail.

MUSIC 350.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Wind Instrument Literature
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 113, 114 and 240.

Examines the solo and ensemble literature for winds from the Middle Ages to the present era including the wind band repertoire.

MUSIC 354.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» A Survey of Keyboard Literature (Formerly 353)
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213, 214, and 240.

A history of piano literature from the origins of the instrument to the 20th century, discussing styles, forms and interpretations of works taken from all periods.

MUSIC 358.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Chamber Music
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 113, 114, 240 and 241.

A survey of chamber music from 1750 to 1950 with particular emphasis on the development and stylistic analyses of the various forms.

MUSIC 361.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Music in the Middle Ages
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.

A history of music from the earliest times to the 14th century. Notation (monophonic and polyphonic), forms, composers, theoretical concepts and performance practices will provide the substance for the course.

MUSIC 362.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Music in the Renaissance
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.

A history of music covering the 14th through the 16th centuries. The chief forms, composers and compositions will be studied. Stylistic analysis of selected compositions will be emphasized.

MUSIC 363.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Music of the Baroque Period
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.

A history of music from approximately 1600 to 1725. Emphasis will be on the main forms, composers and representative compositions from this period.

MUSIC 364.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Music of the Classical Period
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.

A history of music covering the Classical period from approximately 1700 to 1800. Emphasis will be on the main forms, composers and representative compositions from this period.

MUSIC 365.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Music of the Romantic Period
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.

A history of music covering the Romantic period from approximately 1800 to 1900. Emphasis will be on the main forms, composers and representative compositions from this period.

MUSIC 367.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» The Music of the Twentieth Century
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): USIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.

Focuses on historically prevalent ideas and on analytic techniques necessary for a definitive understanding of the Twentieth-Century revolution of musical language.

MUSIC 368.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Canadian Music
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.

An overview of the development of music in Canada including relationships to both European folk and art music and to Aboriginal music.

MUSIC 370.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Performance Practices I: Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.

Studies the problems involved in the performance of medieval, renaissance, and baroque music. Relates the study of music history to the stylistically correct interpretation of the music. Problems of solo performance and the interpretation of phrasing-notation from a performer's viewpoint will be discussed.

Note: Students who have credit for MUSIC 359 may not take this course for credit.

MUSIC 371.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Performance Practices II: Classical, Romantic, Twentieth Century
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.

A study of the problems involved in the performance of classical, romantic and 20th-century music. Relates the study of music history with the stylistically correct interpretation of the music. Problems of solo performance and the interpretation of phrasing-notation from a performer's viewpoint will be discussed.

Note: Students who have credit for MUSIC 359 may not take this course for credit.

MUSIC 450.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Notation I Medieval to Renaissance Music
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213, 214, 240 and 241 or permission of the department.

A study of the two general systems of music notation - white mensural and black - which preceded our modern system. Deals with lute and early keyboard tablatures. Includes discussions of problems and transcriptions into modern notation of ancient manuscripts.

MUSIC 453.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Seminar in Choral Literature and Materials
1/2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 113, 114 and 240; or permission of the Department

A seminar in the standard choral repertoire for mixed, male and treble chorus with focus on representative works.

MUSIC 457.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»

See Theory and Composition.

MUSIC 464.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Research Seminar in Musicology I
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.

A study of topics of current interest in musicology. Includes the oral presentation of research as well as the preparation of major research papers. The specific topic will be announced each time the course is offered.

MUSIC 465.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Research Seminar in Musicology II
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 464 and 241 or permission of the department.

Advanced research in musicology. The specific topic will be announced each time the course is offered.

MUSIC 472.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Seminar in Music Bibliography and Research Techniques
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.

A seminar designed to deepen the concepts and tools of scholarship developed in MUSIC 241. Emphasizes developing research skills through the preparations of lectures, lecture-recitals, and papers. Special bibliographical topics in the principal areas of music will be discussed.

Note: Students who have credit for MUSIC 354 may not take this course for credit.


Music Theory and Composition

Composition Courses: MUSIC 202.6, 302.6, 402.6

Theory Courses: MUSIC 184.3, 235.3, 307.3, 308.3, 346.3, 347.3, 386.3, 447.3, 457.3

MUSIC 184.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Jazz Materials

Course includes development of jazz theory, ear training, transcribing and keyboard skills. This course is the prerequisite to Jazz Improvisation (MUSIC 283.3) and Jazz Arranging (MUSIC 386.3). This course is the suggested co-requisite for Jazz Ensemble Techniques (EDMUS 337.3) and Jazz Ensemble. MUSIC 184.3 is open to students of all colleges.

MUSIC 202.6
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Composition
1&2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213 and 214 which may be taken concurrently.

Composition in small forms for various media.

MUSIC 235.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Music Technology: Computer and Music Software
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 113 and 114 or permission of the department.

Recommended for all musicians who are interested in using computer software and new technologies in their everyday work in music. Includes an introduction to computer, digital synthesizer and MIDI language and will explore some important software available on the market.

MUSIC 302.6
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Composition
1&2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 202.

A continuation of work begun in MUSIC 202, including composition in larger forms for various media.

MUSIC 307.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Orchestration I
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213 and 214.

A study of the art of orchestration and its practical application to strings, woodwinds and horn. The various styles of scoring, from Bach to the 20th Century, will be analyzed as well as discussion on the history of orchestration. Emphasis will be placed on arranging for full orchestra with particular attention to string, woodwind and horn sections.

Note: Students with credit for MUSIC 305 cannot take this course for credit.

MUSIC 308.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Orchestration II
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 307.

A study of the art of orchestration and its practical application to brass and percussion. The various styles of scoring, from Bach to the 20th century, will be analyzed as well as discussion on the history of orchestration. Emphasis will be placed on arranging for full orchestra with particular attention to brass and percussion sections and transcribing for piano.

Note: Students with credit for MUSIC 305 cannot take this course for credit.

MUSIC 346.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Pre-Baroque Counterpoint
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213 and 214.

Mainly a study of 16th-century contrapuntal techniques and forms. Though general stylistic features of the music are emphasized, differences in the styles of various composers are also studied. A brief study of pre-16th-century contrapuntal music is included.

MUSIC 347.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Baroque and 20th-Century Counterpoint
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213 and 214.

Essentially a study of 18th-century contrapuntal techniques and forms including canon, fugue, invention, and chorale prelude; 20th-century contrapuntal techniques; the use of canon and fugue in the 20th century is also introduced.

MUSIC 386.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Jazz Arranging
Prerequisite(s):

An introduction to the fundamental concepts of jazz arranging. Areas of study include small group (combo) writing and large ensemble orchestration techniques.

MUSIC 402.6
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Composition
1&2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 302.

Advanced studies in composition and continuation of work begun in MUSIC 302.

MUSIC 447.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Structural Musical Analysis
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213 and 214.

Complete pieces of music or complete movements of compositions will be analyzed by integrating traditional analytical methods with reductive techniques and approaches based on the scientific analysis of sound and communications. The techniques are applied to music of all styles.

MUSIC 457.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Music Since 1950
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213, 214, 240, and 241 or permission of the department.

A detailed study of important musical ideas and styles from 1950 to the present. Approached through the music and the theoretical writings of composers who have contributed important works during this time.

Note: Students with credit for MUSIC 456 may not take this course for credit.


Performance and Pedagogy

MUSIC 283.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Jazz Improvisation
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 113, 114 and an instrumental proficiency evaluation (to be administered by course instructor).

This course focuses on the study and development of musical skills as they pertain to the performance of jazz improvisation. Topics such as basic jazz-related theory; chord/scale relationships; motivic, chord based and modal improvisations are presented in a systematic manner. This course assumes no pre-existing knowledge base of jazz improvisation but does presume a basic working knowledge and control over any given musical instrument. This course is open to all instrumentalists.

MUSIC 313.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Singing: From Science to Sound (Formerly 356)
1/2(3L-1P)
Prerequisite(s): Two years of applied voice training and MUSIC 213 and 214 or permission of the department.

A scientific and pedagogical study of the process of singing, with an emphasis on combining these facets of study toward a better understanding for use as artists and vocal instructors.

MUSIC 325.3 (Formerly EDMUS 335)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Introduction to Conducting
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213 and 214 or permission of the Department.

An introduction to the basic grammar of conducting choral and instrumental music.

Note: students cannot receive credit for EDMUS 335 and MUS 325.

MUSIC 326.3 (Formerly EDMUS 336)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Intermediate Conducting
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 325 or the former EDMUS 335.

A continuation of the introductory course in conducting choral and instrumental music with emphasis on score analysis, study, interpretation and performance.

Note: students cannot receive credit for EDMUS 336 and MUS 326.

MUSIC 359.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Piano Pedagogy (Formerly 357)
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213, 214, 240, 241 and two years of applied piano.

Examination of materials and methods from the first elementary principles to advanced levels. Stylistic and technical aspects of representative piano literature of all periods. Consideration of fundamental procedures in sight-reading, keyboard transposition, daily practice and interpretation.

MUSIC 370.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»

See Music History and Literature.

MUSIC 371.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»

See Music History and Literature.

MUSIC 446.6
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» An Introduction to Electronic and Computer Music
1&2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213 and 214.

An introduction to the use of the electronic sound synthesizer and the computer in musical composition and production including a consideration of aesthetic problems occurring in conjunction with these media.


Recitals

MUSIC 129.0, 229.0, 329.0, 429.0
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»

Non-credit courses required of all B.Mus. and B.Mus.(Mus.Ed.) students. To obtain a passing grade all students must follow the prescribed guidelines as specified in the Department of Music's Student Handbook. Students should keep open 12:30-13:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 20:00-21:30 on Thursdays. Specific Sunday evenings are announced in September.


Service Courses for Non-Music Majors

Non-Music Majors may also gain access by permission to other Music courses. Access to other music classes requires prerequisites as listed or the Department's permission.

MUSIC 101.3 (Formerly 100)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Fundamentals of Music
1/2(3L)

Introduction to the basic parameters of music including notation, rhythm, intervals, melody, scales, key signatures; aural and written comprehension of the above rudiments. This course could provide foundational material for the music theory sequence.

MUSIC 103.3 (Formerly 100)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Structures of Music
1/2(3L)

The study of the fundamentals of musical architecture and forms without requiring the knowledge of notation, to include folk, popular, rock, jazz and world music materials reflecting upon the highly developed forms of art music worldwide. Putting structural foundations of music into a broad perspective, this course will offer strategies for developing one's listening procedures and aural cognition.

MUSIC 105.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» An Introduction to Western Art Music
1/2(3L)

The art of listening to music; analysis of structure and form; history of the great periods in music through its literature.

Note: This course involves a small cost in addition to tuition fees. Open to all students without prerequisite. Students majoring in music may not take this course for credit. Students with credit for MUSIC 109 may not take this course for credit.

MUSIC 285.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»

See Music History and Literature.


Research and Special Topics

MUSIC 474.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Selected Music Research Topics
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Students should have advanced standing in a Bachelor of Music (Arts and Science) program. See Department Head for details.

A seminar devoted to particular areas of study in music which are not covered by curriculum offerings.




Special Topics

These courses are offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.
MUSIC 298.3

1/2(3S)

MUSIC 299.6

1&2(3S)

MUSIC 398.3

1/2(3S)

MUSIC 399.6

1&2(3S)

MUSIC 498.3

1/2(3S)

MUSIC 499.6

1&2(3S)

GRADUATE COURSES
Department of Music, College of Graduate Studies & Research

Admission to the Master of Music program is a required prerequisite for the following courses.

MUSIC 840.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Seminar in Music Literature
1/2(3S)

A seminar in which students will conduct intensive studies of a clearly defined repertoire. This repertoire may be identified by any one of a number of criteria (medium, style, style-period, nationality, composer) provided that it is directly related to the student's specific area of graduate study.

MUSIC 841.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Advanced Bibliography and Research Techniques
1/2(3S)

An in-depth examination of significant research materials in the principal area of applied music, music theory and musicology. Focuses on the effectiveness of research at the graduate level through the preparation of seminars, papers, and the proposing of the topic for the M.Mus. thesis.

MUSIC 842.6
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Seminar in Composition
1&2(3S)

Composition in the smaller and larger forms. Works for vocal and instrumental ensemble, chorus, band, and orchestra will be included among the major projects. Composition for the theatre will also be considered as will composition utilizing the synthesizer and the computer.

MUSIC 843.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Seminar in 20th-Century Music Materials
1/2(3S)

Examines current tendencies in orchestration and composition. It will examine the role of the synthesizer and the computer in musical analysis, in music printing, and in composition. Contemporary vocal and instrumental performance practices will also be considered.

MUSIC 844.6
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Applied Performance Seminar
1&2(1S)

The intensive study of a wind, percussion, string, keyboard instrument or the voice will include advanced performance techniques, repertoire and recital preparation.

MUSIC 845.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Seminar in Music Analysis
1/2(3S)

The student applies theoretical knowledge to the analysis of complete compositions. Structures and relationships revealed by the analysis will be applied to the particular area of specialization.

MUSIC 850.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» History of Theory
1/2(3S)

Examines a representative group of music theorists covering the period from antiquity to the present era.

MUSIC 851.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Seminar in Music Theory
1/2(3S)

Emphasizes the basic tenets with special attention given to chromatic harmony, contrapuntal practices, analysis, and selected 19th- and 20th-century theoretical concepts.

MUSIC 852.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Seminar in Performance Practices
1/2(3S)

A detailed discussion of selected problems and aspects of performance practices of a particular period or genre of music. Considers aspects of articulation, ornamentation, style, tempo, dynamics, organology, iconography, tuning and temperament and will also include the reading of selected treatises on performance practices.

MUSIC 853.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Seminar in Musicology I
1/2(3S)

A research seminar on selected topics in musicology, chosen from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, or Baroque eras. May focus on the study of manuscripts, repertoires of monophonic and/or polyphonic music, the development of genres, the examination of style(s), the consideration of composers and significant monuments of music.

MUSIC 854.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Seminar in Musicology II
1/2(3S)

A research seminar on selected topics in musicology, chosen from the Classical Period, Romantic Period or 20th century. May focus on the study of manuscripts, repertoires of polyphonic music, the development of genres, the examination of style(s), the consideration of composers and significant monuments of music.

MUSIC 855.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Seminar in 20th-Century Music Theory
1/2(3S)

Encompasses the major theoretical thought of the 20th century, both that which deals with new approaches to the study of earlier music and that which presents new methods or systems of musical organization.

MUSIC 856.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Approaches to the Study of Music Theory
1/2(3S)

Studies the way in which music theorists have approached the various traditional theoretical disciplines: tonal harmony, counterpoint, form, stylistic analysis and ear training. Focuses on the most recent approaches with a study of earlier theorists in order to establish historical context.

MUSIC 898.3
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Special Topics

MUSIC 899.6
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Special Topics

MUSIC 994
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session» Research

Students writing a Master's thesis must register for this course.

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