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 Director of the School.
With the exception of Music 2611-2618, 263A/B and 265A/B courses in applied music are available only to candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Music.
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
240A/B
Principal Applied Study II
is a continuation of Music 140A/B. One hour per week of individual instruction (vocal or instrumental).
AR: attendance is required at School of Music recitals
CH: 4
PR: Music 140A/B
2611
Festival 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 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: 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
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.
2618
Opera Workshop
requires nine hours rehearsal per week.
AR: attendance is required
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 24 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
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
PR: open only to students whose principal applied study is voice
2701
Lyric Diction II
is a continuation of Music 2700.
CH: 1
PR: Music 2700; open only to students whose principal applied study is voice
340A/B
Principal Applied Study III
AR: attendance is required at School of Music recitals
CH: 4
CR: Music 345A/B
PR: Music 240A/B and successful completion of Music 1003, 1108, 1118 and 1128 or 1138
345A/B
Principal Applied Study III - Performance
is a continuation of Music 240A/B. A more intensive approach to performance than in Music 340A/B. One hour per week of individual instruction. 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
CR: Music 340A/B
PR: Music 240A/B and successful completion of Music 1003, 1108, 1118 and 1128 or 1138; 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 Music 3511 or 3512
CR: the former Music 3510
PR: an audition. 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: Music 3500 for first registration in Music 3511 or 3512
PR: permission of the instructor; 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: Music 3500 for first registration in Music 3511 or 3512
PR: permission of the instructor; 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; 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 Director
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. Normally offered in the Winter semester only.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 1 per semester
PR: repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration; open only to students whose principal applied study is a keyboard instrument; others by permission of the Director.
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. Normally offered in the Winter semester only.
AR: attendance is required
CH: 2 per semester
PR: repertoire must be approved prior to registration; open only to students whose principal applied study is a keyboard instrument; others by permission of the Director.
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 8 credit hours
3517
World Music Ensemble
is a coached ensemble 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
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
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 6 credit hours
3605
Music Theatre Workshop.
- inactive course.
3703
Career Skills
is an exploration of careers in music. Topics include preparation of business plans, grant applications, press kits and promotional materials: tax, legal and business issues in the arts, and the study of successful arts enterprises.
CH: 1
PR: Music 240B
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: Music 240B or permission of the instructor
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: Music 240A/B
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
PR: open only to students whose principal applied study is a brass instrument; others by permission of the Director.
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
PR: open only to students whose principal applied study is a woodwind instrument; others by permission of the Director.
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: open only to students whose principal applied study is a string instrument; others by permission of the Director.
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.
CH: the former MUSIC 3773
CO: Music 140B or permission of the instructor
PR: Music 140B or permission of the instructor
3762
Vocal Pedagogy I
has 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.
CH: 2
PR: Music 140B in voice
UL: 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 used towards the Bachelor of Music degree.
3763
Vocal Pedagogy II
has 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.
CH: 2
PR: Music 140B in voice and 3762
UL: 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 used towards the Bachelor of Music degree.
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: Music 140B or permission of the instructor
CR: the former Music 3772
PR: Music 140B or permission of the instructor
440A/B
Principal Applied Study IV
is a continuation of Music 340A/B, for students whose major is other than Performance. One hour per week of individual instruction.
AR: attendance is required at School of Music recitals
CH: 4
CR: Music 445A/B
PR: Music 340A/B and successful completion of Music 2003, 2108, 2118 and 2128 or 2138.
445A/B
Principal Applied Study IV - Performance
is a continuation of Music 345A/B. One hour per week of individual instruction. 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.
AR: attendance is required at School of Music recitals
CH: 6
CR: Music 440A/B
PR: Music 345A/B and successful completion of Music 2003, 2108, 2118 and 2128 or 2138; 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
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
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
UL: may only obtain a maximum of 6 credit hours