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Health Statement
Bachelor
of Music Degree: Admission and Academic Standards
Bachelor of Music Degree
Regulations
Minor in Music
History (Bachelor of Arts)
Interdisciplinary
Major in Drama and Music (Bachelor of Arts)
Interdisciplinary Minor in
Music and Culture
Director
Gordon, T., B.A., B.Mus., M.A. Central Missouri State, Ph.D.
Toronto; Professor
Associate Director
Cheramy, M., B.Mus. British Columbia, M.M. Indiana; Associate
Professor
Executive Assistant to the Director
Ball, D.L., B.Sc., B.A., M.B.A. Memorial
Professors
Buell, D., B.E. Wisconsin State, M.Mus., Ph.D. Wisconsin; Winner of the President's Award for Distinguished Teaching, 1993-1994 (on leave)
Diamond, B., B.Mus.(Honours), M.A., Ph.D. Toronto; Canada Research Chair in Traditional Music and Ethnomusicology; Joint appointment with Department of Folklore
Dunsmore, D.A., B.Mus.Ed. Saskatchewan, M.Mus. Regina, Ph.D. Wisconsin
Volk, M., B.Mus. Regina, M.Mus. Juilliard, D.M. Indiana
Associate Professors
Adams, C.K., B.M.E. Evangel College, M.Mus. Northwestern,
Dip. Fine Arts Calgary; Cross appointment with Faculty of Education
Bendzsa, P., B.Mus. Michigan, M.Mus. Ohio (on leave)
Dahn, N., B.Mus. New England, M.Mus., D.M.A. Cleveland; Winner of the President's Award for Outstanding Research, 2003-2004
Hestekin, K., B.Mus. Kansas, M.Mus. Wisconsin, Dipl.F.A. Calgary; Winner of the President's Award for Distinguished Teaching, 2004-2005
Rice, P.F., B.Mus. McMaster, M.A., Ph.D. Victoria, A.R.C.T.
Ross, C., B.A., Mus.M., Mus.Doc. Toronto, A.R.C.T.; Winner of
the President's Award for Outstanding Research, 1999-2000
Steeves, T., B.Mus. Western Ontario, Diplom-Musiker Hannover,
Germany, Pruefung der Kuenstlerischen Reife, Solistenexamen
Freiburg, Germany; Winner of the President's Award
for Outstanding Research, 2003-2004
Szego, K., B.Mus. Queen's, M.A. Hawaii, Ph.D. Washington;
Cross appointment with Department of Folklore
Szutor, K., B.Mus. British Columbia, M.Mus. Juilliard,
D.M.A. British Columbia; Winner of the President's
Award for Outstanding Research, 2001-2002
Assistant Professors
Gosine, J., M.A. St. Andrews, M.Phil., Ph.D. Cambridge, A.R.C.M.
Halladay, W., B.Mus. Toronto, M.Mus. New England Conservatory
Leibel, J., B.Mus. Regina, M.Mus. North Texas, D.M.A. Michigan
Power, R., B.Mus. Memorial, M.Mus. McGill
Regehr, V., Performance Dipl. RCM Toronto, M.M., D.M.A. SUNY
Reid, D., B.Mus. Toronto, M.Mus. Indiana
Schiller, C., B.Mus. Mount Allison, M.M. New England Conservatory, D.M.A. Florida State
Adjunct Professors
David, M., B.Mus.(Honours) McGill, D.M.A. Montréal
Gardner, P., D.Litt. Memorial
Wyre, J., B.Mus., B.Mus.Ed. EastmanThe School of Music offers the following programs:
Four-year Bachelor of Music with majors in:
Performance
Theory
and Composition
Music History and
Literature
General
Musical Studies (with optional minor from a discipline other than
music)
Joint Major in Music
Performance and History and Literature of Music
Joint Major in Music
Performance and Music Theory and Composition
Five-year Conjoint
Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Music Education
Minor in
Music History
Interdisciplinary Minor in Music and Culture
Interdisciplinary Major in Drama and Music (Bachelor
of Arts)
The following music courses are available to students who have not been admitted to a program in the School of Music, and are appropriate for students with little or no musical background:
Music 1116. Basic Musianship
Music 1120. Music Rudiments I
Music 2011. North American Popular Music
Music 2012. Introduction to Classical Music
Music 2013. 20th - Century Musicals
The following large ensemble courses are available to non-music majors with appropriate background, subject to the approval of the instructor:
Music 2611. Festival Choir (1 cr. hr. per semester)
Music 2612. Chamber Choir (1 cr. hr. per semester)
Music 2613. Chamber Orchestra (1 cr. hr. per semester)
Music 2614. Concert Band (1 cr. hr. per semester)
Music 2615. Jazz Ensemble (1 cr. hr. per semester)
Music 2616. Opera Workshop (1 cr. hr. per semester)
In addition, most courses in music history and music theory (course numbers with second digit "0" or "1") are available to non-music majors who have fulfilled the prerequisites.
A. Major
B. Core Program
C. Performance
Major
D.
General Musical Studies Major
E. Conjoint Degrees
Program: Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education
F.
Theory and Composition Major
G. History and
Literature of Music Major
H. Joint Major in
Music Performance and History and Literature of Music
I. Joint Major in
Music Performance and Theory and Composition
Regulations
for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Music
Candidates normally do not declare their intended major area of study before their fourth semester in the Bachelor of Music program. Candidates shall choose ONE of the following areas for their major:
1. Performance. This program is recommended for those candidates planning to pursue a career as a solo performer, orchestral or band player, or private teacher. Candidates for this major must apply in writing to the Director by the last day of classes in the semester during which they are registered for Music 240B. Candidates will normally be required to audition for this program. Where possible, the jury examination for Music 240B will be considered as the audition for admission to the Performance major, although in some cases the audition may require repertoire beyond the level and amount prepared for the jury examination. Admission to this major will be based on a candidate's: i) performance on the audition and achievement in Music 140A/B and 240A/B, ii) general academic achievement, and iii) potential for a career and/or graduate work in performance.
2. Theory and Composition. This program is recommended for those candidates who plan to compose, to carry out research in music theory, or to teach theoretical subjects. Candidates for this major must apply in writing to the Director by the last day of classes in the semester during which they are registered for Music 2108. Admission to this major will be based on a candidate's: i) achievement in Music 1107, 1108, 2107, and 2108, ii) general academic achievement, and iii) potential for a career and/or graduate work in music theory or composition.
3. History and Literature. This program is recommended
for those candidates interested in research in music and/or
music journalism. Candidates for this major must apply in writing
to the Director by the last day of classes in the semester during
which they are registered for Music 2003. Admission to this major
will be based on a candidate's: i) achievement in Music 1002, 1003,
2002, and 2003, ii) general academic achievement, and iii) potential
for a career and/or graduate work in music history and literature,
journalism, or a related field.
4. General Musical Studies. This program is recommended for those candidates who wish a broad knowledge of music that would prepare them for a variety of career and advanced study options. Students have the option of including a minor in a discipline other than music, in which case they must meet all prerequisites and requirements for the minor. The subject of the candidate's minor shall be that declared by the candidate on the Change of Academic program Form which must then be signed by the head of the department of the minor. Students who intend to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Music Education as a second degree program should consult with the Director and with the Faculty of Education regarding course selection. Candidates for the General Musical Studies major need not submit an application. All candidates who have not been admitted to another major by the end of their fourth semester in the Bachelor of Music program will automatically be admitted to the General Musical Studies major.
5. Joint Major in Music Performance and History and Literature of Music. This program is recommended to those candidates who have both advanced performance skills and an interest in musicology and research. Students who are planning careers in specialized performance, music editing or as university-based musicians are encouraged to consider this major. Candidates must fulfill the requirements for admission to both the Performance and Music History and Literature Majors.
6. Joint Major in Music Performance and Theory and Composition.
This program is recommended to those candidates who have
both advanced performance skills and an interest in music theory
and composition. Students who are planning careers in performance,
music editing, conducting, arranging, composing or as university-based
musicians are encouraged to consider this major. Candidates
must fulfill the requirements for admission to both the Performance
and Theory and Composition majors.
7. B.Mus./B.Mus.Ed. Conjoint Degrees. This program is offered with the Faculty of Education, and is recommended for candidates planning to pursue a career in music education. Candidates for the Conjoint Degrees program must meet the Faculty of Education's admission requirements for the Bachelor of Music Education Conjoint Degree program. Applications must be submitted to the Faculty of Education by February 15 for admission in the following Fall Semester.
A candidate may not change his/her major without the written permission
of the Director of the School. In cases where permission is
granted, the candidate shall be required to fulfil all requirements
for the new major. However, in the case where a student's major
changes from Performance to one of the other majors, the principal
applied study courses successfully completed under the Performance
major may be used to satisfy the requirments for principal applied
study in the new major, with any additional credit hours being used
as music electives in the new major.
All Bachelor of Music students, regardless of major, must complete the following courses (44 credit hours):
Applied Music (10 cr. hrs.): 140A/B, 240A/B, 2 credit hours of 2611.
Music History (12 cr. hrs.): 1002, 1003, 2002, 2003.
Music Theory (22 cr. hrs.):
- Written Theory: 1107, 1108,
2107, 2108, 3107.
- Aural Skills: 1117, 1118, 2117,
2118, 3117.
- Keyboard Harmony: 1127 or 1137,
1128 or 1138, 2127 or 2137, 2128 or 2138.
The remainder of the credits required for the degree are determined according to the student's major, as below.
To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Music in Performance, a candidate shall comply with the School's regulations, and successfully complete a minimum of 124 credit hours, including the 44 credit hours in the Core Program. The remaining 80 credit hours shall be chosen as follows:
1. Music 345A/B, 445A/B.
2. Eight credit hours of large ensemble (Music 2611, 2612, 2613, 2614, 2615, 2616). With the permission of the Director, students whose principal applied study is keyboard, guitar or voice may substitute a maximum of 2 credit hours chosen from Music 3221 to 3282 and/or Music 3510 to 3516 for 2 credit hours of large ensemble.
NOTE: Placement in ensembles may require an audition, and is subject to approval by the Director. Students will normally be placed in the ensemble(s) most closely related to their principal applied study.
3. Three credit hours chosen from music theory courses beyond the 2000 level.
4. Six credit hours chosen from Music 3510 to 3516. With the permission of the Director, students whose principal applied study is voice may substitute a maximum of 4 credit hours from Music 2616 and/or a maximum of 4 credit hours from Music 3762-3763.
5. Twenty-seven additional credit hours chosen from music courses beyond the 1000 level and meeting the following requirements:
a) At least 12 credit hours must be chosen from courses beyond the 2000
level in music history and music theory.
b) Students whose principal applied study is voice must include
Music 2700 and 2701.
c) Credit will not be given for more than 14 credit hours of
large ensemble (Music 2611-2616) toward the Bachelor of Music degree.
d) Credit toward the degree will not be given for more than
15 credit hours in Music 3510-3516 beyond the credits permitted in C.2
above.
e) Credit toward the degree will not be given for more than
8 credit hours from Music 241A/B, 346A/B, and 446A/B.
f) Students in the Performance major may substitute a maximum
of three of the following courses for music electives: Education 2510,
2520, 2530, 3920, 3925, 4835, 4845.
Please note that Music Education majors have priority in registering
for these courses; spaces may not be available for Performance majors.
6. Twenty-four credit hours chosen from disciplines other than music and music education, including at least 6 credit hours from courses in English and/or designated research/writing courses. Students whose principal applied study is voice must include at least 3 credit hours in each of Italian, German, and French.
D. GENERAL MUSICAL STUDIES MAJOR
To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Music in General Musical Studies, a candidate shall comply with the School's regulations and successfully complete a minimum of 123 credit hours, including the 44 credit hours in the Core Program. The remaining 79 credit hours shall be chosen as follows:
1. Music 340A/B, 440A/B.
2. Eight credit hours of large ensemble (Music 2611, 2612, 2613, 2614, 2615, 2616). With the permission of the Director, students whose principal applied study is keyboard, guitar or voice may substitute a maximum of 2 credit hours chosen from Music 3221 to 3282 and/or Music 3510 to 3516 for 2 credit hours of large ensemble.
NOTE: Placement in ensembles may require an audition, and is subject to approval by the Director. Students will normally be placed in the ensemble(s) most closely related to their principal applied study.
3. Three credit hours chosen from music theory courses beyond the 2000 level.
4. Three credit hours chosen from Music 3510-3516, 3711, 3712, 3722, 3732, 3742, 3762, 3763, 3772, 3773.
5. An additional 57 credit hours to be chosen according to EITHER Option A OR Option B below:
Option A (with minor):
a) An additional 18 credit hours chosen from music courses beyond the 1000 level and meeting the following requirements:
i) At least 9 credit hours must be chosen from courses beyond the 2000
level in music history and music theory.
ii) Students whose principal applied study is voice must include
Music 2700 and 2701.
iii) Credit will not be given for more than 14 credit hours
of large ensemble (Music 2611-2616) toward the Bachelor of Music degree.
iv) Students in the General Musical Studies major may take
a maximum of 8 credit hours in Music 3510-3516 beyond the credits permitted
in D.2 above.
b) Six credit hours chosen from courses in English and/or designated research/writing courses.
c) A minor of at least 24 credit hours in a subject other than Music. The candidate must follow the regulations for the minor as set forth in the appropriate section of the Calendar.
d) Nine credit hours open electives. These may be chosen from courses in music, the minor subject, and/or any other disciplines.
Option B (no minor):
a) An additional 33 credit hours chosen from music courses beyond the 1000 level and meeting the following requirements:
i) At least 12 credit hours must be chosen from courses beyond the 2000
level in music history and music theory.
ii) Students whose principal applied study is voice must include
Music 2700 and 2701.
iii) Credit will not be given for more than 14 credit hours
of large ensemble (Music 2611-2616) toward the Bachelor of Music degree.
iv) Students in the General Musical Studies major may take
a maximum of 8 credit hours in Music 3510-3516 beyond the credits permitted
in D.2 above.
v) A maximum of three of the following courses may be substituted
for music electives: Education 2510, 2520, 2530, 3920, 3925, 4835, 4845.
Please note that Music Education majors have priority in registering for these courses; spaces may not be available for General Musical Studies majors.
b) Twenty-four credit hours from disciplines other than music and music
education, including at least 6 credit hours from courses in
English and/or designated research/writing courses.
E. CONJOINT DEGREES PROGRAM: BACHELOR OF MUSIC & BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION
To be awarded the Conjoint Degrees of Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education, a candidate shall comply with the School's regulations and successfully complete a minimum of 159 credit hours, including the 44 credit hours in the Core Program. The remaining 115 credit hours shall be chosen as follows:
1. Music 340A/B, 440A/B.
2. Eight credit hours in large ensemble as follows:
a) Four credit hours from Music 2611, 2612, 2613, 2614.
b) An additional 4 credit hours from Music 2611, 2612, 2613, 2614, 2615, 2616. With the permission of the Director, students whose principal applied study is keyboard, guitar or voice may substitute a maximum of 2 extra credit hours in instrumental techniques (Music 3221 to 3282) for 2 of these credit hours.
NOTE: Placement in ensembles may require an audition, and is subject to approval by the Director. Students will normally be placed in the ensemble(s) most closely related to their principal applied study.
3. One of Music 3104, 3109, or 3112.
4. Music 2311, 2312, 3311, 3312, 3313, 3314, 3315, 3316.
5. Eight credit hours chosen from: Music 3221, 3222, 3231, 3232, 3233, 3241, 3242, 3261, 3281, 3282.
6. Nine additional credit hours chosen from music courses beyond the 1000 level and meeting the following requirements:
a) Credit will not be given for more than 14 credit hours of large ensemble
(Music 2611-2616) toward the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of
Music Education degrees.
b) Students whose principal applied study is voice must include
Music 2700 and 2701.
c) Students in the Conjoint Degrees program may take a maximum
of 8 credit hours in Music 3510-3516.
d) A maximum of two of the following courses in music education
may be substituted for music electives in the Conjoint Degrees program:
Education 4835, 4840, 4845, 4850, 4855, 4860.
7. Forty-five credit hours as prescribed by the Faculty of Education under Clause 2 of the Regulations for the Conjoint Degrees of Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education.
8. Twenty-four credit hours chosen from disciplines other than music and music education, including at least 6 credit hours from courses in English and/or designated research/writing courses. Conjoint degrees students are strongly encouraged to take at least 18 credit hours in a second teachable subject.
F. THEORY AND COMPOSITION MAJOR
To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Music in Theory and Composition, a candidate shall comply with the School's regulations and successfully complete a minimum of 124 credit hours, including the 44 credit hours in the Core Program. The remaining 80 credit hours shall be chosen as follows:
1. Music 340A/B, 440A/B.
2. Eight credit hours from Music 2611, 2612, 2613, 2614, 2615, 2616. With the permission of the Director, students whose principal applied study is keyboard, guitar or voice may substitute a maximum of 2 credit hours chosen from Music 3221 to 3282 and/or Music 3510 to 3516 for 2 credit hours of ensemble.
NOTE: Placement in ensembles may require an audition, and is subject to approval by the Director. Students will normally be placed in the ensemble(s) most closely related to their principal applied study.
3. Music 3100, 3104, 3105, 3112 and one of Music 3106 and 3108.
4. Music 2311, 3311, 3312, 3313, 3314.
5. Four credit hours chosen from: Music 3221, 3222, 3231, 3232, 3233, 3241, 3242, 3261, 3271, 3281, 3282.
6. Six credit hours chosen from courses beyond the 2000 level in music theory (in addition to those listed in F.3 above).
7. Nine additional credit hours chosen from music courses beyond the 1000 level and meeting the following requirements:
a) Credit will not be given for more than 14 credit hours of large ensemble (Music 2611-2616) toward the Bachelor of Music degree.
b) Students in the Theory/Composition major may take a maximum of 8 credit
hours in Music 3510-3516 beyond the credits permitted in F.2
above.
c) Students whose principal applied study is voice must include
Music 2700 and 2701.
8. Twenty-four credit hours chosen from disciplines other than music and
music education, including at least 6 credit hours from courses
in English and/or designated research/writing courses. All Theory
and Composition majors are strongly encouraged to take at least
6 credit hours in German.
G. HISTORY AND LITERATURE OF MUSIC MAJOR
To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Music in History and Literature, a candidate shall comply with the School's regulations, and successfully complete a minimum of 123 credit hours, including the 44 credit hours in the Core Program. The remaining 79 credit hours shall be chosen as follows:
1. Music 340A/B, 440A/B.
2. Eight credit hours of large ensemble (Music 2611, 2612, 2613, 2614, 2615, 2616). With the permission of the Director, students whose principal applied study is keyboard, guitar or voice may substitute a maximum of 2 credit hours chosen from Music 3221 to 3282 and/or Music 3510 to 3516 for 2 credit hours of large ensemble.
NOTE: Placement in ensembles may require an audition, and is subject to approval by the Director. Students will normally be placed in the ensemble(s) most closely related to their principal applied study.
3. Three credit hours chosen from music theory courses beyond the 2000 level.
4. Music 4094, 4095.
5. Nine additional credit hours beyond the 2000 level in music history.
6. Six credit hours chosen from History and/or Anthropology (Faculty of Arts).
7. Fifteen additional credit hours chosen from music courses beyond the 1000 level and meeting the following requirements:
a) Credit will not be given for more than 14 credit hours of large ensemble (Music 2611-2616) toward the Bachelor of Music degree.
b) Students in the History and Literature of Music major may take a maximum
of 8 credit hours in Music 3510-3516 beyond the credits permitted
in G.2 above.
c) Students whose principal applied study is voice must include Music
2700 and 2701.
8. Twenty-four credit hours chosen from disciplines other than music and
music education, including at least 6 credit hours from courses
in English and/or designated research/writing courses AND at
least 12 credit hours in a language or languages other than English.
H. JOINT MAJOR IN
MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND HISTORY AND LITERATURE OF MUSIC
To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Music with a joint major in Music
Performance and History and Literature of Music, a candidate
shall comply with the School’s regulations, and successfully
complete a minimum of 124 credit hours, including the 44 credit
hours in the Core Program. The remaining 80 credit hours
shall be chosen as follows:
1. Music 345 A/B; 445A/B.
2. Eight credit hours of large ensemble
(Music 2611, 2612, 2613, 2614, 2615, 2616). With the permission
of the Director, students whose principal applied study is keyboard,
guitar or voice may substitute a maximum of 2 credit hours chosen
from Music 3221 to 3282 and/or Music 3510 to 3516 for credit hours
of large ensemble.
NOTE: Placement in ensembles may require an
audition, and is subject to approval by the Director. Students
will normally be placed in the ensemble(s) most closely related to
their principal applied study.
3. Three credit hours chosen from music
theory courses beyond the 2000 level.
4. Music 4094 and Music 4095.
5. Six credit hours chosen from Music
3510 to 3516. With the permission of the Director, students
whose principal applied study is voice may substitute a maximum
of 4 credit hours from Music 2616 and/or a maximum of 4 credit
hours from Music 3762-3763.
6. Twenty-one additional credit hours chosen
from music courses beyond the 1000 level. Of these 21 credit
hours:
a) A minimum of 9 credit hours music must be chosen
from courses beyond the 2000 level in music history;
b) A maximum of 4 credit hours can be used from
large ensembles (Music 2611-2616);
c) A maximum of 8 credit hours can be used from
chamber music (Music 3510-3516);
d) A maximum of 9 credit hours can be used from
Music 241A/B, 346A/B and 446A/B;
e) A maximum of 9 credit hours of the following
may be substituted for music electives: Education 2510, 2520,
2530, 3920, 3925, 4835, 4845.
Please note that Music Education majors have
priority in registering for these courses; spaces may not be available
for other majors.
7. Twenty-four credit hours chosen from
disciplines other than music, including at least 6 credit hours
chosen from courses in English and/or designated research/writing
courses, 6 credit hours in History and/or Anthropology, and 12 credit
hours in a language or languages other than English. Students whose
principal applied study is voice must include at least 3 credit hours
in each of Italian, German, and French.
I. JOINT MAJOR IN
MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND THEORY AND COMPOSITION
To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Music
with a joint major in Music Performance and Theory and Composition,
a candidate shall comply with the School’s regulations, and successfully
complete a minimum of 125 credit hours, including the 44 credit
hours in the Core Program. The remaining 81 credit hours shall
be chosen as follows:
1. Music 345A/B, 445A/B
2. Eight credit hours of large ensemble (Music
2611, 2612, 2613, 2614, 2615, 2616). With the permission
of the Director, students whose principal applied study is keyboard,
guitar or voice may substitute a maximum of 2 credit hours chosen
from Music 3221 to 3282 and/or Music 3510 to 3516 for 2 credit hours
of large ensemble.
NOTE: Placement in ensembles may require an audition,
and is subject to approval by the Director. Students will
normally be placed in the ensemble(s) most closely related to
their principal applied study.
3. Music 3100, 3104, 3105, 3112, and one of Music
3106 or 3108.
4. Music 2311, 3311, 3312, 3313 and 3314.
5. Six credit hours chosen from Music 3510 to
3516. With the permission of the Director, students whose
principal applied study is voice may substitue a maximum of 4
credit hours from Music 2616 and/or a maximum of 4 credit hours from
Music 3762-3763.
6. Four credit hours chosen from Music 3221, 3222,
3231, 3232, 3233, 3241, 3242, 3261, 3271, 3281, 3282.
7. Six credit hours chosen from courses beyond
the 2000 level in music theory (in addition to those listed in
I.3 above).
8. Twenty-four credit hours chosen from disciplines
other than music or music education, including at least 6 credit
hours chosen from courses in English and/or designated research/writing
courses. Students whose principal applied study is voice must
include at least 3 credit hours in each of Italian, German, and French.
The Bachelor of Music (Honours) will be awarded to candidates in the Performance, General Musical Studies, Theory and Composition, and History and Literature of Music majors and candidates in the Joint programs of Performance and History and Literature of Music, and Performance and Theory and Composition who:
a) are graduating with First Class standing;
b) meet all the graduation requirements set forward in the regulations for the Bachelor of Music degree for their major;
AND
c) have attained a minimum average of 82% in all music courses included in the degree.1. This minor is available to students in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce (Cooperative), and the physical education and recreation degrees offered by the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation. The minor in music history is not applicable to the Bachelor of Music degree.
2. To be admitted to the minor in music history, students must meet the prerequisites for Music 1107 and 1127.
3. Students shall complete the following requirements (27 credit hours) for the minor in music history:
a) Music 1107, 1108, 1117, 1118, 1127 or 1137, and 1128 or 1138.
b) Music 1002, 1003, 2002, and 2003.
c) An additional 6 credit hours in music history, chosen from courses at the 3000 or 4000 level.
4. Course prerequisites stipulated in the course descriptions must be met. Please note that most music courses are not offered every semester, and some are offered only in alternate years.1. Students must complete at least 27 credit hours in Music, as follows:
a) Music 2011 and 2012.
b) Music 1107, 1108, 1117, 1118, 1127 or 1137, and 1128 or 1138.
c) Music 2107 and 2117.
d) Music 2311.
e) Music 3007 or Music 2013.
f) Two credit hours of large ensemble, chosen from Music 2611-2616.
2. Further courses in music theory and/or music history may be chosen as Arts electives.
3. Course prerequisites stipulated in the course descriptions must be met. In particular, note the prerequisites for Music 1107 and 1127.
4. Most music courses are not offered every semester, and some are offered only in alternate years.
In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from Director of the School.
Applied Music
Courses
Ensemble
Techniques Courses
Music Theory Courses
Music History
Courses
NOTE: With the exception of Music 2611-2616, courses in applied music are available only to candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Music.
140A/B. Principal Applied Study I (4 cr. hrs.). One hour
per week of individual instruction (vocal or instrumental). Required
attendance at School of Music recitals.
Corequisite: Music 2611.
141A/B. Second Principal Applied Study (4 cr. hrs.).One
hour per week of individual instruction (vocal or instrumental).
Credit is not applicable to the Bachelor of Music degree.
Prerequisites: Permission of the Director. Students
wanting to take this course must audition in two applied study
areas, and must be very highly rated in both. They must also have an
outstanding academic record. If a keyboard instrument is not one of
the applied study areas, the student must have successfully completed
the piano proficiency test .
240A/B. Principal Applied Study II (4 cr. hrs.). A continuation
of Music 140A/B. One hour per week of individual instruction (vocal
or instrumental). Required attendance at School of Music recitals.
Prerequisite: Music 140A/B.
Corequisite: One of: Music 2611, 2612, 2613, 2614,
2615, 2616.
NOTE: Music education majors must include in
their program at least 4 cr. hrs. chosen from Music 2611, 2612,
2613, and 2614.
241A/B. Second Principal Applied Study (4 cr. hrs.). - inactive course.
NOTE: Music 2611-2616 are available for credit to any student who successfully auditions for participation in the ensemble. To audition, please contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester. Please note:
i) These courses are not applicable as electives under the Bachelor of Arts program.
ii) Students in the Faculty of Education should consult the Office of Student Services in the Faculty of Education regarding applicability of these courses to their degree.
2611. Festival Choir (1 cr. hr. per semester. Maximum: 10 cr. hrs.).Three hours rehearsal per week. Attendance is required.
2612. Chamber Choir (1 cr. hr. per semester. Maximum: 8 cr. hrs.). Three hours rehearsal per week. Attendance is required.
2613. Chamber Orchestra (1 cr. hr. per semester. Maximum: 8 cr. hrs.). Three hours rehearsal per week. Attendance is required.
2614. Concert Band (1 cr. hr. per semester. Maximum: 8 cr. hrs.). Three hours rehearsal per week. Attendance is required.
2615. Jazz Ensemble (1 cr. hr. per semester. Maximum: 8 cr. hrs.). Three hours rehearsal per week. Attendance is required.
2616. Opera Workshop (1 cr. hr. per semester. Maximum: 8 cr. hrs.). Three hours rehearsal per week. Attendance is required.
2700. Lyric Diction I (1 cr. hr.). A study of English, German, French and Italian lyric diction. The International Phonetic Alphabet will be introduced and applied to singing in these four languages. Open only to students whose principal applied study is voice.
2701. Lyric Diction II (1 cr. hr.). Continuation of Music
2700. Open only to students whose principal applied study is voice.
Prerequisite: Music 2700.
340A/B. Principal Applied Study III (4 cr. hrs.). A continuation
of Music 240A/B, for students whose Major is other than Performance.
One hour per week of individual instruction. Required attendance
at School of Music recitals.
Prerequisites: Music 240A/B and successful completion
of Music 1003, 1108, 1118 AND 1128 or 1138.
Corequisite: One of: Music 2611, 2612, 2613, 2614,
2615, 2616.
NOTE: Music education majors must include in
their program at least 4 cr. hrs. chosen from Music 2611, 2612,
2613, 2614.
NOTE: Students may not receive credit for both
Music 340A/B and 345A/B.
345A/B. Principal Applied Study III - Performance (6 cr. hrs.).
A continuation of Music 240A/B. A more intensive approach to performance
than in Music 340A/B. Open to Performance Majors only. One hour
per week of individual instruction. Required attendance at School
of Music recitals. Students are required to present a public recital
consisting of 25 to 35 minutes of music to be given before the last
day of classes in the second semester of the course.
Prerequisites: Music 240A/B and successful completion
of Music 1003, 1108, 1118 AND 1128 or 1138.
Corequisite: One of: Music 2611, 2612, 2613, 2614,
2615, 2616.
NOTE: Students may not receive credit for both
Music 340A/B and 345A/B.
346A/B. Second Principal Applied Study (6 cr. hrs.) - inactive
course.
3510. Introduction to Chamber Music (3 cr. hrs.). A study
of selected chamber music repertoire from the Renaissance to the
present day. Ensembles will be organized to give performances.
Prerequisite: Music 240B or permission of instructor.
3511. Chamber Music (1 cr. hr. per semester. Maximum: 6 cr. hrs.).
The ensemble must prepare a recital of 10-15 minutes of music
to be performed before the last day of classes in the semester. Each
ensemble receives six hours of coaching in preparation for the performance.
Repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Director.
3512. Chamber Music (2 cr. hrs. per semester. Maximum: 8 cr. hrs.).
The ensemble must prepare a recital of 18-22 minutes of music
to be performed before the last day of classes in the semester. Each
ensemble receives nine hours of coaching in preparation for the performance.
Repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration.
Prerequisite: A minimum final grade of 75% in the
student's most recently completed principal applied study course
and permission of the Director.
3513. Chamber Music (3 cr. hrs. per semester. Maximum: 12 cr. hrs.).The
ensemble must prepare a recital of 25-30 minutes of music to be performed
before the last day of classes in the semester. Each ensemble receives twelve
hours of coaching in preparation for the performance. Repertoire to be performed
must be approved prior to registration.
Prerequisite: A minimum final grade of 80% in the
student's most recently completed principal applied study course
and permission of the Director.
3514. Small Ensemble (1 cr. hr. per semester. Maximum: 6 cr. hrs.).
Conducted ensemble. Two hours per week of rehearsal.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Director.
3515. Accompaniment (1 cr. hr. per semester. Maximum: 4 cr. hrs.).
Students will meet for one hour per week in a masterclass. Coaching
will be given to prepare for performance of a 15- to 20-minute program
with a singer or instrumentalist. Repertoire must be approved prior
to registration. Normally offered in the winter semester only.
This course is open to students whose principal
applied study is a keyboard instrument; others by permission of
the Director. Attendance is required.
3516. Accompaniment (2 cr. hrs. per semester. Maximum: 8 cr. hrs.). Students will meet for one hour per week in a masterclass. Coaching will be given to prepare for performance of a half-hour program with a singer or instrumentalist. Repertoire must be approved prior to registration. Normally offered in the winter semester only. Open to students whose principal applied study is a keyboard instrument; others by permission of the Director.
3605. Music Theatre Workshop. (6 cr. hrs.). (Same as Theatre 3605). - inactive course.
3703. Career Skills (1 cr. hr.). Introduction to a variety
of careers in music. Topics selected from: the preparation of
resumés and job applications, grant applications, promotional
materials, demo tapes, and auditions, as well as tax and business
issues in the arts.
Prerequisite: Music 240B.
3711. Jazz Styles and Improvisation. (3 cr. hrs.). - inactive course.
3712. Improvisation (3 cr. hrs.). An introduction to
the art and practice of Improvisation through guided ensemble exploration
and performance, score study and the application of contemporary performance
practice.
Prerequisite: Music 240A/B.
3722. Brass Seminar (1 cr. hr. per semester. Maximum: 2 cr. hrs.). Topics selected from: issues of brass performance practice, history of brass instruments, brass literature and pedagogy, performance anxiety, comparative performances of brass repertoire, and other issues of special relevance to brass players. Open to students whose principal applied study is a brass instrument. Others by permission of the Director.
3732. Woodwind Seminar (1 cr. hr. per semester. Maximum: 2 cr. hrs.). Topics selected from: issues of woodwind performance practice, history of woodwind instruments, woodwind literature and pedagogy, performance anxiety, comparative performances of woodwind repertoire, and other issues of special relevance to woodwind players. Open to students whose principal applied study is a woodwind instrument. Others by permission of the Director.
3742. String Seminar (1 cr. hr. per semester. Maximum: 2 cr. hrs.).
Topics selected from: issues of string performance practice, history
of string instruments, string literature and pedagogy, performance
anxiety, comparative performances of string repertoire, and other
issues of special relevance to string players. Open to students whose
principal applied study is a string instrument. Others by permission
of the Director.
3762. Vocal Pedagogy I (2 cr. hrs.). Topics
selected from: vocal technique, vocal health, methods for teaching
various voice types and levels of ability, brief overview of various
individual approaches in this history of vocal pedagogy.
Prerequisite: Music 140B in voice.
NOTE: This course is not available to
students with two or more credits in the former Music 3761. No
more than 4 credits of Music 3761/3762/3763 may be credited toward
the Bachelor of Music degree.
3763. Vocal Pedagogy II (2 cr. hrs.). Topics selected
from: managing a teaching studio, communications in studio teaching
dealing with performance anxiety and other topics of importance
to studio voice instruction, as well as the application of topics
covered in Music 3762.
Prerequisite: Music 140B in voice and Music 3762.
NOTE: This course is not available to students
with two or more credits in the former Music 3761. No more than
4 credits of Music 3761/3762/3763 may be credited toward the Bachelor
of Music degree.
3772. Piano Pedagogy I. (2 cr. hrs.). Topics include
mechanics and care of the piano, piano technique, methods for teaching beginners,
and repertoire for students at all levels. Two hours per week.
Observation and practice teaching will be an integral component
of the course.
Prerequisite: Music 140B in piano.
NOTE: This course is not available to students
with two or more credits in the former Music 3771. No more than
4 credit hours of Music 3771/3772/3773 may be counted toward the
Bachelor of Music degree.
3773. Piano Pedagogy II. (2 cr. hrs.). Topics include
resources for piano teachers, the business of managing a studio,
a survey of the history of piano pedagogy, and an introduction to
the psychology of teaching and learning. Two hours per week. Observation
and practice teaching will be an integral component of the course.
Prerequisite: Music 140B in piano.
NOTE: This course is not available to students
with two or more credits in the former Music 3771. No more than
4 credit hours of Music 3771/3772/3773 may be counted toward the
Bachelor of Music degree.
440A/B. Principal Applied Study IV (4 cr. hrs.). A continuation
of Music 340A/B, for students whose major is other than Performance.
One hour per week of individual instruction. Required attendance
at School of Music recitals.
Prerequisites: Music 340A/B and successful completion
of Music 2003, 2108, 2118 AND 2128 or 2138.
Corequisite: One of: Music 2611, 2612, 2613, 2614,
2615, 2616.
NOTE: Music education majors must include in
their program at least 4 cr. hrs. chosen from Music 2611, 2612,
2613, 2614.
NOTE: Students may not receive credit for both
Music 440A/B and 445A/B.
445A/B. Principal Applied Study IV - Performance (6 cr. hrs.).
A continuation of Music 345A/B. Open to Performance Majors only.
One hour per week of individual instruction. Required attendance
at School of Music recitals. Students are required to present a public
recital consisting of 50 to 60 minutes of music with program notes.
This recital will normally take place in the second semester, before
the last day of classes. A minimum grade of 75% is required to pass
Music 445B.
Prerequisites: Music 345A/B and successful completion
of Music 2003, 2108, 2118 AND 2128 or 2138.
Corequisite: One of: Music 2611, 2612, 2613, 2614,
2615, 2616.
NOTE: Students may not receive credit for both
Music 440A/B and 445A/B.
446A/B. Second Principal Applied Study (6 cr. hrs.)
- inactive course.
4503. Special Topics in Applied Music (1 cr.
hr. per semester. Maximum: 3 cr. hrs.). Topics to be studied
will be announced by the School of Music.
4504. Special Topics in Applied Music (2 cr. hrs. per semester. Maximum: 4 cr. hrs.).Topics to be studied will be announced by the School of Music.
4505. Special Topics in Applied Music (3 cr. hrs. per semester. Maximum: 6 cr. hrs.).Topics to be studied will be announced by the School of Music.
NOTE: All courses in ensemble techniques are available only to candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Music except where specified.
2311. Voice/Choral Materials I (3 cr. hrs.). A practical study, in a class situation, of vocal production, choral conducting and rehearsal techniques. This course is open to Bachelor of Music degree students and students in the Music Concentration Programme for the Bachelor of Education (Primary or Elementary) degree.
2312. Voice/Choral Materials II (3 cr. hrs.). Continuation
of Music 2311.
Prerequisite: Music 2311.
3221. Brass Techniques I (1 cr. hr.). One hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing brass instruments.
3222. Brass Techniques II (1 cr. hr.). One hour per week.
A continuation of Music 3221. Students whose principal applied
study is a brass instrument must have the permission of the instructor
to take this course.
Prerequisite: Music 3221.
3231. Flute Techniques (1 cr. hr.). One hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing the flute. This course may not be taken for credit by students whose principal applied study is flute.
3232. Single Reed Techniques (1 cr. hr.). One hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing the clarinet and/or saxophone. Students whose principal applied study is clarinet or saxophone must have the permission of the instructor to take this course.
3233. Double Reed Techniques (1 cr. hr.). One hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing the oboe and/or bassoon. Students whose principal applied study is oboe or bassoon must have the permission of the instructor to take this course.
3241. Upper String Techniques (1 cr. hr.). One hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing the violin and viola. This course may not be taken for credit by students whose principal applied study is violin or viola.
3242. Lower String Techniques (1 cr. hr.). One hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing the cello and string bass. Students whose principal applied study is cello or string bass must have the permission of the instructor to take this course.
3261. Guitar techniques (1 cr. hr.). One hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing the guitar. This course may not be taken for credit by students whose principal applied study is guitar.
3271. Organ techniques (1 cr. hr.). One hour per week.
Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques
of playing the organ. Open only to students whose principal applied
study is piano. Others by permission of the instructor.
3272. Harpsichord Techniques (1 cr. hr.).
One hour per week. Practical study in a class situation
of the basic techniques of playing the harpsichord. Open
only to students whose principal applied study is piano or organ.
Others by permission of the instructor.
3281. Percussion Techniques I (1 cr. hr.). One hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing percussion instruments. This course may not be taken for credit by students whose principal applied study is percussion.
3282. Percussion Techniques II (1 cr. hr.). One hour
per week. Continuation of Music 3281. This course may not be taken for credit
by students whose principal applied study is percussion.
Prerequisite: Music 3281.
3311. Instrumental Conducting I (1 cr. hr.). One hour
per week. Practical study of conducting and rehearsal techniques
for band and orchestra.
Prerequisite: Music 2311.
Corequisite: Music 3313.
3312. Instrumental Conducting II (1 cr. hr.). One hour
per week. A continuation of Music 3311.
Prerequisite: Music 3311.
Corequisite: Music 3314.
3313. Instrumental Lab (0 cr. hrs.). 1½ hours
per week. Practical application of rehearsal and instrumental techniques
in a band/orchestra setting.
Corequisite: Music 3311.
3314. Instrumental Lab (1 cr. hr.). 1½ hours per
week. Continuation of Music 3313.
Prerequisite: Music 3313.
Corequisite: Music 3312.
3315. Instrumental Lab (0 cr. hrs.). 1½ hours
per week. Practical application of rehearsal and instrumental techniques
in a band/orchestra setting.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One of Music 3221, 3222,
3231, 3232, 3233, 3241, 3242, 3281, 3282.
3316. Instrumental Lab (1 cr. hr.). 1½ hours per
week. Continuation of Music 3315.
Prerequisite: Music 3315.
4311. Advanced Choral Conducting (2 cr. hrs. per semester).
- inactive course.
4312. Advanced Instrumental Conducting (2 cr. hrs.)
- inactive course.
4313. Instrumental Conducting III (1 cr. hr.). Study
of advanced applications of baton technique, gesture, other forms of nonverbal
communication, and verbal communication as they relate to the
interpretation of instrumental scores and the conducting of instrumental
ensembles. Score preparation and rehearsal planning are included
in this study. Students are assigned off-campus conducting experiences
with instrumental ensembles. Admission by audition only.
Prerequisite: Music 3312.
1107. Materials and Techniques of Music I (3 cr. hrs.).
A study of the basic materials of the common-practice period,
including a review of rudiments with emphasis on building an understanding
of the underlying concepts involved; introduction to melody writing;
introduction to voice leading with emphasis on chorale style; analysis
and composition of smaller formal elements. Three hours per week.
Prerequisite: Music 1120 with a minimum mark of
75%, or successful completion of the Theory Placement Test.
Co-requisite: Music 1117.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for more than
one of Music 110A, Music 1107 and Music 1113.
1108. Materials and Techniques of Music II (3 cr. hrs.).
A continuation of Music 1107. Harmonic vocabulary is expanded
to include all diatonic triads and seventh chords, with an introduction
to chromatic harmony; beginning study of writing for keyboard
and band/orchestra instruments; analysis and composition of small
binary and ternary forms, introduction to jazz harmony. Three hours
per week.
Prerequisite: Music 1107.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for more than
one of Music 110B, Music 1108 and Music 1114.
1116. Basic Musicianship (1 cr. hr.). Introduction to
sightsinging and dictation for students whose level of preparation
is not adequate for Music 1117. Two hours per week.
NOTE: Credit for this course may not be applied
to the Bachelor of Music degree.
1117. Aural Skills I (1 cr. hr.). Sightsinging and dictation.
Two hours per week.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of 75% in Music 1116
or successful completion of the Theory Placement Test.
Co-requisite: Music 1107.
1118. Aural Skills II (1 cr. hr.). Continuation of Music
1117. Two hours per week.
Prerequisites: Music 1107, Music 1117.
1120. Rudiments I (3 cr. hrs.). An introductory course
in music rudiments and theory. Development of aural skills is
emphasized. Three hours per week.
NOTE: Credit for this course may not be applied
to the Bachelor of Music Degree.
1127. Keyboard Harmony I (0 cr. hr.). Introduction to
practical keyboard harmony skills. One hour per week. Students
whose principal applied study is a keyboard instrument may not receive
credit for this course.
Prerequisite: successful completion of the Piano
Proficiency Test.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Music 1107.
1128. Keyboard Harmony II (1 cr. hr.). Continuation of
Music 1127. One hour per week. Students whose principal applied
study is a keyboard instrument may not receive credit for this course.
Prerequisites: Music 1107, 1127.
1137. Advanced Keyboard Harmony I (0 cr. hr.). Keyboard
harmony skills for keyboard players. One hour per week. For students
whose principal applied study is a keyboard instrument. Others
by permission of the Director.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Music 1107.
1138. Advanced Keyboard Harmony II (1 cr. hr.). Continuation
of Music 1137. One hour per week. For students whose principal
applied study is a keyboard instrument. Others by permission of
the Director.
Prerequisites: Music 1107, Music 1137.
2107. Materials and Techniques of Music III (3 cr. hrs.).
A study of chromatic harmony with emphasis on both writing and
analysis. Continuing studies in techniques of orchestration; study
of larger binary and compound ternary forms. Three hours per week.
Prerequisite: Music 1108.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for more than
one of Music 210A, Music 2107 and Music 2113.
2108. Materials and Techniques of Music IV (3 cr. hrs.).
A continuing study of chromatic harmony with an emphasis on
enharmonic modulation and other advanced chromatic techniques.
Introduction to Impressionism; introduction to selected 20th-century
compositional techniques; use of form in late 19th- and 20th-century
composition.
Written work will include both analysis and composition
exercises in the styles studied. Three hours per week.
Prerequisite: Music 2107.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for more than
one of Music 210B, Music 2108 and Music 2114.
2117. Aural Skills III (1 cr. hr.). Continuation of Music
1118. Two hours per week.
Prerequisites: Music 1108, Music 1118.
2118. Aural Skills IV (1 cr. hr.). Continuation of Music
2117. Two hours per week.
Prerequisites: Music 2107, Music 2117.
2127. Keyboard Harmony III (0 cr. hr.). Continuation
of Music 1128. One hour per week. Students whose principal applied study
is a keyboard instrument may not receive credit for this course.
Prerequisites: Music 1108, Music 1128.
2128. Keyboard Harmony IV (1 cr. hr.). Continuation of
Music 2127. One hour per week. Students whose principal applied
study is a keyboard instrument may not receive credit for this course.
Prerequisites: Music 2107, Music 2127.
2137. Advanced Keyboard Harmony III (0 cr. hr.). Continuation
of Music 1138. One hour per week. For students whose principal
applied study is a keyboard instrument. Others by permission of
the Director.
Prerequisites: Music 1108, Music 1138.
2138. Advanced Keyboard Harmony IV (1 cr. hr.). Continuation
of Music 2137. One hour per week. For students whose principal
applied study is a keyboard instrument. Others by permission of
the Director.
Prerequisites: Music 2107, Music 2137.
3100. Composition I (3 cr. hrs.). Introduction to basic
compositional techniques and their application through the writing
of original music for choral and/or instrumental resources. No previous
training in composition is required.
Prerequisite: Music 1108.
3104. Electronic Music Studio Techniques I (3 cr. hrs.).
A course designed to give basic instruction in the theory, technique,
and philosophy of electronic music composition. Students obtain
the skills necessary to operate the equipment of an electronic
music studio (including mixers, synthesizers, and samplers) and
to use them in appropriate and creative ways. Objectives of the course
are achieved through lecture, lab experiences, listening and practical
application.
Prerequisite: Music 1108.
3105. Twentieth Century Harmony (3 cr. hrs.). A study
of compositional devices used in the twentieth century. Topics
include minimalism, new tonality, aleatorism, atonality, set theory,
serial techniques, and electronic music.
Prerequisite: Music 2108.
3106. Sixteenth-Century Counterpoint (3 cr. hrs.). A
course combining the analytical study of 16th-century sacred polyphony with
an emphasis on the development of compositional skills in this style. Students
will be required to write two- and three-part counterpoint exercises and
a motet. The principal composers studied will be Palestrina, Lassus and Victoria.
Some listening and singing assignments are required.
Prerequisite: Music 1108.
3107. Materials and Techniques of Music V (3 cr. hrs.).
A study of major post-Baroque forms and genres, including sonata,
rondo, sonata-rondo, variation, symphony, and concerto, as well
as selected twentieth-century styles and techniques. Three hours
per week.
Prerequisites: Music 2108, 1118, AND 1128 or 1138.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for more than
one of Music 310B, Music 3107 and Music 3114.
3108. Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint (3 cr. hrs.) - inactive course.
3109. Jazz Theory and Arranging (3 cr. hrs.). Introduction
to jazz theory and the principles of arranging for jazz ensembles.
Prerequisite: Music 2108.
3112. Orchestration and Arranging 1 (3 cr. Hrs.).
Principles of Orchestration and Arranging for instrumental
ensembles with emphasis on the small ensemble.
Prerequisite: Music 2108 or permission of the instructor.
NOTE: Credit may not be received for both Music
3102 and Music 3112.
3117. Aural Skills V (1 cr. hr.). Continuation of Music
2118. Two hours per week.
Prerequisites: Music 2108, Music 2118.
4100. Advanced Composition (3 cr. hrs. per semester. Maximum: 6
cr. hrs.). Continuation of Music 3100.
Prerequisite: Music 3100.
4103. Theory/Composition Seminar (2 cr. hrs.). Advanced
projects in composition and theory. Open to Theory/Composition
majors only. Others by permission of the Director.
4104. Electronic Music Studio Techniques II (3
cr. hrs.) - inactive course.
4105. Special Topics in Music Theory (1 cr. hr. per semester. Maximum: 3 cr. hrs.). Topics to be studied will be announced by the School of Music.
4106. Special Topics in Music Theory (2 cr. hrs. per semester. Maximum: 4 cr. hrs.).Topics to be studied will be announced by the School of Music.
4107. Special Topics in Music Theory (3 cr. hrs. per semester. Maximum: 6 cr. hrs.).Topics to be studied will be announced by the School of Music.
4112. Orchestration and Arranging 2 (3 cr. hrs.). Principles
of Orchestration and Arranging for instrumental ensembles with
emphasis on the large ensemble.
Prerequisite: Music 3112, Music 3012 or permission
of the instructor.
NOTE: Credit may not be received for both Music
4102 and Music 4112.
1002. Music History I (3 cr. hrs.). An intensive survey,
through selected compositions, of the development of musical styles
in Europe from ancient times to the end of the Medieval period.
The course will introduce the student to the terms, names and dates
of music history, to theories of history, to stylistic analysis of
specific works through musical scores and recordings, and to methods
for expressing historical concepts. This course has strong listening
and writing components. Three hours per week.
Prerequisites: Music 1120 OR successful completion
of theory placement test OR admission to the B. Music degree program.
1003. Music History II (3 cr. hrs.). A continuation of
Music 1002. An intensive survey, through selected compositions,
of the development of musical styles in Europe in the Renaissance
and Baroque periods. This course has strong listening and writing components.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisite: Music 1002.
2002. Music History III (3 cr. hrs.). A continuation
of Music 1003. An intensive survey, through selected compositions, of the
development of musical styles in Europe in the Classical and Romantic Periods.
This course has strong listening and writing components. Three hours per
week.
Prerequisite: Music 1003.
2003. Music History IV (3 cr. hrs.). A continuation of
Music 2002. An intensive survey, through selected compositions,
of the development of musical styles in the Western world from post-
Romanticism and Impressionism to the present, including reference
to the history of music in Canada. This course has strong listening
and writing components. Three hours per week.
Prerequisite: Music 2002.
2011. North American Popular Music (3 cr. hrs.). A survey
of the major genres of North American popular music from the beginning
of the 20th century to the 1970's. The course has three
organizing themes: 1) the influence of Euro-American musics, African-American
musics, and Latin American musics on popular music, 2) the relationship
between popular music, capitalism, and technology, and 3) popular
music as a medium for the portrayal of identity. This course has
a strong listening component. The ability to read music is not required.
No prerequisite.
NOTE: Credit for this course may not be applied
to the Bachelor of Music Degree.
2012. Understanding Classical Music: Introduction Through Guided
Listening (3 cr. hrs.).This course is designed to enhance
and develop listening skills and an understanding of the basic elements
of music. Form and musical style in Western classical music will
be explored within a cultural and historical context. Through guided
listening, the student will be exposed to a variety of musical styles
and traditions. This course has a strong listening component. The
ability to read music is not required.
No prerequisite.
NOTES: 1) Credit for this course may not be
applied to the Bachelor of Music Degree.
2) Students who have completed any of Music 1000,
1001, 1002, 1003, 1010, 1020 or 1021 will not receive credit for
this course.
2013. Twentieth-Century Musicals (Same as English 2013)
(3 cr. hrs.). A survey of twentieth-century musical theatre. Selected
works, presenting different styles and periods, will be examined in
detail. There will be a strong, required listening/viewing component
to this course. The ability to read music is not required. Music 2013
cannot be taken for credit by students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music
program.
NOTES: 1) Credit for this course may not be applied to the Bachelor
of Music Degree.
2) Credit can be received for only one of Music 2013, Music
3007, or English 2013.
2021. Newfoundland and Labrador Folksinging (3 cr. hrs.).
An introduction to the sociocultural contexts, functions, and
meanings of folksong in Newfoundland and Labrador. Proceeding from
this contextual base drawn from oral and scholarly histories, the
course offers practical instruction by a tradition-bearer in the
singing of traditional Newfoundland and Labrador tunes and texts,
using the techniques of aural transmission and assisted by the written
medium where appropriate.
Prerequisite: Permission of the director.
NOTE: No more than three credits from the 2021-23
series may be applied toward the Bachelor of Music Degree as an
unspecified music elective.
2022. Newfoundland and Labrador Fiddling (3 cr. hrs.).
An introduction to the sociocultural contexts, functions, and
meanings of fiddling in Newfoundland and Labrador. Proceeding from
this contextual base drawn from oral histories, the course offers
practical instruction by a tradition-bearer on the fiddle, using
the techniques of aural transmission and assisted by the written
medium where appropriate.
Prerequisite: Permission of the director.
NOTE: No more than three credits from the 2021-23
series may be applied toward the Bachelor of Music Degree as an
unspecified music elective.
2023. Newfoundland and Labrador Accordion (3 cr. hrs.).
An introduction to the sociocultural contexts, functions, and
meanings of accordion music in Newfoundland and Labrador. Proceeding
from this contextual base drawn from oral histories, the course
offers practical instruction by a tradition-bearer on the button
accordion, using the techniques of aural transmission and assisted
by the written medium where appropriate.
Prerequisite: Permission of the director.
NOTE: No more than three credits from the 2021-23
series may be applied toward the Bachelor of Music Degree as an
unspecified music elective.
3004. The Development of Symphonic Music (3 cr. hrs.).
(Formerly 3020). A study of the development of symphonic literature
from the late Baroque era to the present day. Selected compositions,
representing different periods and styles, will be examined in
detail. This course has a strong listening component.
Prerequisite: Music 2002.
3005. The Development of Opera (3 cr. hrs.). A study
of the development of opera from the beginnings to the present day. Selected
operas, representing different periods and styles, will be examined
in detail. This course has a strong listening component.
Prerequisite: Music 2002.
3006. The History of the Concerto (3 cr. hrs.). A study
of the development of the concerto from the late Baroque until
the present day. Selected compositions, representing different styles
and periods, will be examined in detail. This course has a strong
listening component.
Prerequisite: Music 2002.
3007. A History of Popular Music in Drama (3 cr. hrs.).
A survey of popular music styles in drama from the rise of the
Singspiel to the musicals of Andrew Lloyd Weber. Selected
works, representing different styles and periods, will be examined
in detail. This course has a strong listening component.
Prerequisite: Music 2107 or permission of the instructor.
3014. World Music: Musics of Asia and Oceania (3 cr. hrs.).
An examination of musical theory, genres, instruments, aesthetics,
and functions of music in Asia and Oceania, including the classical
music of the Indian subcontinent, ritual musics of East Asia, gong-chime
ensembles of Southeast Asia, and traditional musics of Polynesia
and Australia. This course has a strong listening component.
Prerequisite: Music 1120 with a minimum mark of
75% or equivalent AND completion of at least 24 credit hours of
university course work.
3015. World Music: Music of Africa and the Americas (3 cr. hrs.).
An examination of musical theory, genres, instruments, aesthetics,
and functions of music in Africa and the Americas, including traditional
African musics, neo-African musics of the Americas, Native American
musics, and traditional South American musics. This course has a
strong listening component.
Prerequisite: Music 1120 with a minimum mark of
75% or equivalent AND completion of at least 24 credit hours of
university course work.
3016. Canadian Musical Traditions (3 cr. hrs.). A survey
of musical streams in Canadian music history from colonial times
to the present, including indigenous and transplanted musical traditions,
and Canadian art music. This course has a strong listening component.
Prerequisite: Music 1120 with a minimum mark of
75% or equivalent AND completion of at least 24 credit hours of
university course work.
3017. Folksong (3 cr. hrs.). (Same as Folklore 3200.)
An introduction to the full range of traditional verse, song and
music. Stress primarily on the songs of Canada, the United States
and the British Isles, with attention to Newfoundland parallels. Examination
of traditional vocal and instrumental styles as well as verse forms.
Some reference to non-Western musical traditions.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Music
3017/Folklore 3200 and the former Folklore 2430.
3018. Jazz and Blues: The Roots of Popular Music (3 cr. hrs.). (Same as Folklore 3618). An overview of blues and jazz as traditional musical forms. Lectures and listening will illustrate the development of regional music cultures and generic styles. To better understand the shift of blues and jazz from regional to global performance contexts, the course will examine the effects of changing transmissional media, from predominantly sensory media through contemporary media technologies. A term paper concerning musical style will entail library research and aural analysis.
3060. Voice Literature and Performance Practice (3 cr. hrs).
A survey of selected solo vocal repertoire from the Renaissance
to the present day. Stylistic development and performance practices
will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Music 140B in voice or permission
of the instructor.
3070. Piano Literature and Performance Practice (3 cr. hrs.).
A survey of piano repertoire from the Baroque era to the present
day. Stylistic development and performance practices will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Music 140B in piano or permission
of the instructor.
4001. The First Viennese School (3 cr. hrs.). - inactive course.
4002. Studies in Baroque Music (3 cr. hrs.). An examination
of aspects of musical style and performance practices in the baroque
period through the study of selected topics and specific musical
examples. The course includes reading assignments, listening, score
reading, and taking part in class demonstrations.
Prerequisite: Music 1003.
4003. Special Topics in Music History (1 cr. hr. per semester. Maximum: 3 cr. hrs.). Topics to be studied will be announced by the School of Music.
4004. Special Topics in Music History (2 cr. hrs. per semester. Maximum: 4 cr. hrs.).Topics to be studied will be announced by the School of Music.
4005. Special Topics in Music History (3 cr. hrs. per semester. Maximum: 6 cr. hrs.).Topics to be studied will be announced by the School of Music.
4094. Introduction to Music Research (3 cr. hrs.). A
study of bibliography and various aspects of research methods appropriate
to the study of music. Students will participate in group and individual
projects, and give a seminar presentation in class.
Prerequisite: Music 2003.
4095. Graduating Essay (3 cr. hrs.). This directed study
will result in the production of an original paper dealing with
a topic of historical musical significance. This course is restricted
to History and Literature of Music majors.
Prerequisite: Music 4094.
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