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 the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact the Dean of the School.
All courses in the School of Music are designated by the abbreviation MUS.
140A/B
Principal Applied Study I
requires one hour per week of individual instruction (vocal or instrumental).
AR: attendance is required at School of Music recitals
CH: 4
CO: in each semester for students whose applied study is voice, piano, organ or guitar: one of MUS 2611, 2612 and in each semester for all other applied studies: one of MUS 2611 or 2612, and one of MUS 2613, 2614, 2615, 2619, 2620
OR: one hour per week of individual instruction
PR: admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
1700
Introduction to Music Technology
provides a practical introduction to useful computer tools for musicians, such as music notation software, basic digital audio editing, and new media.
CH: 1
CO: MUS 140A/B
LC: 1
PR: admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
2401
Functional Keyboard I
is an introduction to practical keyboard skills for students whose Principal Applied Study is not piano or organ. Functional accompaniment, transposition and score reading are emphasized.
CH: 0
CR: the former MUS 1127
LC: 1
PR: MUS 1108, successful completion of the Piano Proficiency Test, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
UL: may not be taken for credit by students whose Principal Applied Study is a keyboard instrument.
2402
Functional Keyboard II
is a continuation of MUS 2401.
CH: 1
CR: the former MUS 1128
LC: 1
PR: MUS 2401 and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
UL: may not be taken for credit by students whose Principal Applied Study is a keyboard instrument.
240A/B
Principal Applied Study II
is a continuation of MUS 140A/B.
AR: attendance is required at School of Music recitals
CH: 4
CO: one of MUS 2611-2620 in accordance with Ensemble II under the Core Program
OR: one hour per week of individual instruction
PR: MUS 140A/B and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
2411
Advanced Functional Keyboard I
is an introduction to practical keyboard skills for students whose Principal Applied Study is piano or organ. Functional accompaniment, transposition and score reading are emphasized.
CH: 0
CR: the former MUS 1137
LC: 1
PR: MUS 1108, permission of the instructor for students whose Principal Applied Study is not a keyboard instrument, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
2412
Advanced Functional Keyboard II
is a continuation of MUS 2411.
CH: 1
CR: the former MUS 1138
LC: 1
PR: MUS 2411, permission of the instructor for students whose Principal Applied Study is not a keyboard instrument, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
2611
Festival Choir
requires three hours rehearsal per week.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1
PR: approval of the instructor
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 10 credit hours
2612
Chamber Choir
requires three hours rehearsal per week.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1
PR: an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 8 credit hours
2613
Chamber Orchestra
requires three hours rehearsal per week.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1
PR: an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 8 credit hours
2614
Concert Band
requires three hours rehearsal per week.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1
PR: approval of the instructor
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 8 credit hours
2615
Jazz Ensemble
requires three hours rehearsal per week.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1
PR: an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 8 credit hours; available for credit only to students who successfully audition for participation in the ensemble; not applicable as an elective under the Bachelor of Arts program; students in the Faculty of Education should consult the Office of Student Services in the Faculty of Education regarding applicability of this course to their education degree program.
2616
Opera Workshop
requires three hours rehearsal per week.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1
PR: an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 8 credit hours; available for credit only to students who successfully audition for participation in the ensemble; not applicable as an elective under the Bachelor of Arts program; students in the Faculty of Education should consult the Office of Student Services in the Faculty of Education regarding applicability of this course to their education degree program.
2617
Opera Workshop
requires six hours rehearsal per week.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 2
PR: an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 16 credit hours; available for credit only to students who successfully audition for participation in the ensemble; not applicable as an elective under the Bachelor of Arts program; students in the Faculty of Education should consult the Office of Student Services in the Faculty of Education regarding applicability of this course to their education degree program.
2619
Wind Ensemble
requires three hours rehearsal per week.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1
PR: an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 8 credits in 2619 or a combination of 2614 and 2619
2620
Instrumental Ensemble
requires three hours rehearsal per week.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1
PR: an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 8 credit hours
263A/B
Chamber Orchestra
requires 15 hours of rehearsal per semester.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1 credit hour per two semesters
PR: an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 4 credit hours; available for credit only to students who successfully audition for participation in the ensemble; not applicable as an elective under the Bachelor of Arts program; students in the Faculty of Education should consult the Office of Student Services in the Faculty of Education regarding applicability of this course to their education degree program.
265A/B
Jazz Ensemble
requires 15 hours of rehearsal per semester.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1 credit hour per two semesters
PR: an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 4 credit hours; available for credit only to students who successfully audition for participation in the ensemble; not applicable as an elective under the Bachelor of Arts program; students in the Faculty of Education should consult the Office of Student Services in the Faculty of Education regarding applicability of this course to their education degree program.
2700
Lyric Diction I
is 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.
CH: 1
LC: 1
PR: open only to students whose Principal Applied Study is Voice and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
2701
Lyric Diction II
is a continuation of MUS 2700.
CH: 1
LC: 1
PR: MUS 2700; open only to students whose Principal Applied Study is Voice and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
3401
Functional Keyboard III
is continuation of MUS 2402. Emphasis is on functional keyboard skills for classroom music teachers.
CH: 0
CR: the former MUS 2127
LC: 1
PR: MUS 2402 and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
UL: may not be taken for credit by students whose Principal Applied Study is a keyboard instrument
3402
Functional Keyboard IV
is a continuation of MUS 3401.
CH: 1
CR: the former MUS 2128
LC: 1
PR: MUS 3401 and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
UL: may not be taken for credit by students whose Principal Applied Study is a keyboard instrument
340A/B
Principal Applied Study III
is a continuation of MUS 240A/B for students whose Major is other than Performance.
AR: attendance is required at School of Music recitals
CH: 4
CO: one of MUS 2611-2620 in accordance with Ensemble II under the Core Program
CR: MUS 345A/B
OR: one hour per week of individual instruction
PR: MUS 240A/B, successful completion of MUS 1006, 1108, 1118 and the former 1138, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
3411
Advanced Functional Keyboard III
is a continuation of MUS 2412. Emphasis is on functional keyboard skills for classroom music teachers.
CH: 0
CR: the former MUS 2137
LC: 1
PR: MUS 2412, permission of the instructor for students whose Principal Applied Study is not a keyboard instrument, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
3412
Advanced Functional Keyboard IV
is a continuation of MUS 3411.
CH: 1
CR: the former MUS 2138
LC: 1
PR: MUS 3411, permission of the instructor for students whose Principal Applied Study is not a keyboard instrument, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
345A/B
Principal Applied Study III - Performance
is a continuation of MUS 240A/B. A more intensive approach to performance than in MUS 340A/B. 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.
AR: attendance is required at School of Music recitals
CH: 6
CO: one of MUS 2611-2620 in accordance with Ensemble II under the Core Program
CR: MUS 340A/B
OR: one hour per week of individual instruction
PR: MUS 240A/B, successful completion of MUS 1006, 1108, and 1118, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program; open only to Performance Majors
3500
Chamber Music Seminar
is an introduction to principles and practices in chamber music performance with an overview of repertoire research methods.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1
CO: first registration in MUS 3511 or 3512
CR: the former MUS 3510
PR: an audition and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.
3511
Chamber Music
requires the ensemble to prepare and perform a recital of 10-15 minutes of music. Each ensemble receives six hours of coaching in preparation for the performance.
AR: attendance is required at all coachings and masterclasses
CH: 1 per semester
CO: MUS 3500 for first registration in MUS 3511 or 3512
PR: permission of the instructor and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program; repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 8 credit hours
3512
Chamber Music
requires the ensemble to prepare and perform a recital of 18-22 minutes of music. Each ensemble receives nine hours of coaching in preparation for the performance.
AR: attendance is required at all coachings and masterclasses
CH: 2 per semester
CO: MUS 3500 for first registration in MUS 3511 or 3512
PR: permission of the instructor and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program; repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 12 credit hours
3513
Chamber Music
requires the ensemble to prepare and perform a recital of 25-30 minutes of music. Each ensemble receives twelve hours of coaching in preparation for the performance.
AR: attendance is required at all coachings and masterclasses
CH: 3 per semester
PR: permission of the instructor and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program; repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 18 credit hours
3514
Small Ensemble
is a conducted ensemble requiring two hours per week of rehearsal.
CH: 1 per semester
PR: permission of the Dean and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 6 credit hours
3515
Accompaniment
requires the students to 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.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1 per semester
PR: admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program; open only to students whose Principal Applied Study is a keyboard instrument; others by permission of the Dean; repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 4 credit hours
3516
Accompaniment
requires students to 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.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 2 per semester
PR: admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program; open only to students whose Principal Applied Study is a keyboard instrument; others by permission of the Dean; repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 8 credit hours
3517
World Music Ensemble
is a coached activity exploring one or more world music repertoires. This ensemble requires 2 hours of rehearsal per week.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1 per semester
PR: admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 6 credit hours
3518
Contemporary Music/Improvisation Ensemble
is a coached activity exploring improvisation and/or contemporary repertoire for mixed ensembles. This ensemble requires 2 hours of rehearsal per week.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1 per semester
PR: admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 6 credit hours
3605
Music Theatre Workshop
- inactive course.
3704
Career Skills for Musicians
is an exploration of careers in music. Topics may include preparation of CVs, resumes, cover letters, business plans, grant applications, web sites, press kits and other promotional materials, tax, legal and business issues in the arts; and the study of successful arts enterprises.
CR: the former MUS 3703
PR: MUS 140B and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
3711
Jazz Styles and Improvisation
is an applied course for singers and instrumentalists, which aims to integrate the theory and practice of jazz. Jazz styles and improvisation will be explored through listening (recordings and live performance), imitation, and improvisation of selected jazz standards.
PR: MUS 240B or permission of the instructor, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
3712
Improvisation
is an introduction to the art and practice of Improvisation through guided ensemble exploration and performance, score study and the application of contemporary performance practice.
PR: MUS 240A/B and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
3722
Brass Seminar
has 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.
CH: 1 per semester
PR: admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program. Open only to students whose Principal Applied Study is a brass instrument; others by permission of the Dean.
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 2 credit hours
3732
Woodwind Seminar
has 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.
CH: 1 per semester
PR: admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program. Open only to students whose Principal Applied Study is a woodwind instrument; others by permission of the Dean.
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 2 credit hours
3742
String Seminar
has 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.
CH: 1 per semester
PR: admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program. Open only to students whose Principal Applied Study is a string instrument; others by permission of the Dean.
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 2 credit hours
3751
Studio Pedagogy
is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of resources and pedagogical approaches used in studio teaching at various levels. May include guest masterclasses and lectures.
CO: MUS 140B or permission of the instructor
CR: the former MUS 3773
PR: MUS 140B or permission of the instructor, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
3764
Vocal Pedagogy
provides a thorough study of the anatomy. physiology and acoustics of the vocal tract and singing voice as well as a practical application of these topics.
CR: the former MUS 3761, 3762, 3763
PR: Music 140B in voice, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
3774
Piano Pedagogy
is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of resources and pedagogical approaches used in piano studio teaching at various levels. May include guest masterclasses and lectures.
CO: MUS 140B or permission of the instructor
CR: the former MUS 3772
PR: MUS 140B or permission of the instructor, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
440A/B
Principal Applied Study IV
is a continuation of MUS 340A/B.
AR: attendance is required at School of Music recitals
CH: 4
CO: one of MUS 2611-2620 in accordance with Ensemble II listed under the Core Program
CR: MUS 445A/B
OR: one hour per week of individual instruction
PR: MUS 340A/B, successful completion of MUS 2006, 2108, and 2118, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
445A/B
Principal Applied Study IV - Performance
is a continuation of MUS 345A/B. 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 MUS 445B.
AR: attendance is required at School of Music recitals
CH: 6
CO: one of MUS 2611-2620 in accordance with Ensemble II listed under the Core Program
CR: MUS 440A/B
OR: one hour per week of individual instruction
PR: MUS 345A/B, successful completion of MUS 2006, 2108, and 2118 and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program; open only to Performance Majors
4503
Special Topics in Applied Music
will have topics to be studied announced by the School of Music.
CH: 1 per semester
PR: admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 3 credit hours
4504
Special Topics in Applied Music
will have topics to be studied announced by the School of Music.
CH: 2 per semester
PR: admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 4 credit hours
4505
Special Topics in Applied Music
will have topics to be studied announced by the School of Music.
CH: 3 per semester
PR: admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 6 credit hours
4701
Music in the Community
allows students to explore the role of the artist in the community by planning and carrying out a community music-making project. Students will be required to propose a viable collaborative project prior to registering.
CH: 1
PR: MUS 3704 or the former MUS 3703, permission of the Dean, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
4702
Music in the Community
allows students to explore the role of the artist in the community by planning and carrying out a community music-making project. Students will be required to propose a viable collaborative project prior to registering.
CH: 2
PR: MUS 3704 or the former MUS 3703, permission of the Dean, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program
4703
Music in the Community
allows students to explore the role of the artist in the community by planning and carrying out a community music- making project. Students will be required to propose a viable collaborative project prior to registering.
PR: MUS 3704 or the former MUS 3703, permission of the Dean, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program