Thomas H. Cook, Chair
The Department of Music offers students who have demonstrated
talent in music the opportunity to continue further study either
for a profession or an avocation and to acquire at the same
time a broad general education. Complete sequences of courses
are given to prepare a student for a career as a teacher or
supervisor of music in the elementary/secondary schools; for
a career directed toward composition, the music technology industry,
private teaching, or concert work; or, for a thorough training
in music within the structure of a broad liberal arts curriculum.
Degree programs at the undergraduate level include the Bachelor
of Music Education; Bachelor of Music with majors in performance,
theory, or composition with an option in music technology; and
Bachelor of Arts with a major in fine arts and an option in
music. Graduate degree programs are Master of Music with a major
in music and options in music education, performance, or composition/technology;
and the Master of Arts with a major in music history and literature.
The University of Montana-Missoula is an accredited institutional
member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
In general, admission as a major in the Music Department is
by certificate from the high school from which the student graduates.
The faculty of the Music Department is more concerned with evidence
of talent, conspicuous achievement in music, promise of development,
and scholarship in general than it is in the precise content
of the program which the prospective music student has followed
prior to admission to the University.
The Music Department welcomes the opportunity for prospective
students and parents to consult with faculty and administration
by paper and electronic correspondence and/or by appointment
interviews on the campus. Every student wishing to become a
music major or minor must take the Music Theory Assessment Examination
during orientation and also must audition and be accepted officially
into the applied studio of a music faculty member prior to confirmation
as a full-admitted major or minor in music.
Special Degree Requirements
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Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog.
See index.
1. For the Bachelor of Music Education degree, course requirements
in Curriculum A must be completed.
2. For the Bachelor of Music degree, course requirements in
Curriculum B must be completed.
3. For the Bachelor of Arts degree, course requirements in Curriculum
C must be completed.
4. All students majoring in music are required to attend and/or
participate in a minimum of 154 approved recitals/concerts prior
to graduation.
5. All majors seeking an undergraduate degree in music and who
are registered for 5 or more credits must participate in an
ensemble specified by their degree curriculum each semester
of residence of the regular school year. (See specific curricula
for maximum ensemble credits applicable toward minimum degree
requirements.) Majors whose principal performance area is wind/percussion
must register for Music 110A/310A, section 1, Symphonic Wind
Ensemble (or Music 110A/310A, section 2, University Concert
Band, or Music 108A/308A, section 1, University Orchestra, if
designated) every semester; string majors must register for
Music 108A/308A, section 1, University Orchestra, every semester;
B.M./Vocal Performance and B.A. voice majors must register for
a minimum of 4 credits in Music 107A, section 1 (University
Choir). Upon completion of the upper-division recital performance,
B.M./Vocal Performance and B.A. voice majors may enroll in Music
307A, section 1 (University Choir), 307A, section 2 (Chamber
Chorale), 313A (Opera Theater), or 350A, section 11 (Jubes)
to satisfy ensemble requirements. B.M.E. voice majors must take
a minimum of 6 credits in 107A/307A, section 1 (University Choir)
and 1 cr. of 109A (Marching Band). Piano and organ majors must
fulfill this requirement by taking Music 107A/307A (Choral Ensembles),
108A/308A (Orchestra), 109A (Marching Band), 110A/310A (Concert
Bands), 150A/350A (Chamber Ensembles) or 196/496 (Independent
Study/Piano Accompanying). Upper-division large and chamber
ensemble credits may not count as upper-division music electives
within the minimum degree requirements except as designated
for a particular degree program. Candidates for the B.M.E. or
B.M. degree and for the teaching major in music must demonstrate,
through examination by the keyboard faculty, functional knowledge
of the piano normally achieved by completing Music 216 (Intermediate
Piano in Class II) or equivalent.
6. Seniors pursuing the B.M.E. or B.A. degrees and deemed outstanding
in performance ability by their applied music teacher may perform
a one half recital only. Students in the B.M. program must present
a full recital, a requirement which may be satisfied at the
discretion of the area faculty by giving two half recitals.
7. Candidates for all undergraduate degrees in music enrolled
in performance study above the Music 100A level shall take divisional
juries as scheduled by area faculties. Students may be excused
from divisional juries if graduating in that semester, or if
they have performed a half or full recital that term, or have
successfully completed an upper division recital performance
during that semester.
8. All majors seeking upper division standing in applied music
will appear in an upper division recital performance. In order
to qualify for this performance the student must be recommended
by the divisional jury on the basis of performance ability,
repertoire studied and sight reading on his/her performing instrument.
The recital must be approved by a 2/3 majority of the music
faculty in attendance. Failure in the upper division recital
performance bars students from admission to music courses numbered
300 or above with the exception of 324H 325H (History of Music
I, II).
9. Successful completion of all lower division music core requirements
is necessary for admission to upper division academic study
in music and for students pursuing the B.M.E. degree, student
teaching in music. Transfer students shall be admitted to 300
or above courses with the stipulation that lower-division requirements
be completed within their first two semesters of residence.
The required lower division core includes Music 135L (Introduction
to Music Literature) 3 crs.; Music 111 112 (Theory I, II), 4
crs.; Music 211 212 (Theory III, IV), 4 crs.; Music 137 138
(Aural Perception I, II), 4 crs.; Music 237 238 (Aural Perception
III, IV), 4 crs.; Music 115A 116A (Piano in Class I, II), 2
crs.; Music 215-216 (Intermediate Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs.
(B.M.E. and B.M. only); successful completion of the upper division
recital performance and for those pursuing the B.M.E. and B.M.
degrees, successful completion of all sections of the Piano
Functional Examination.
10. All candidates for undergraduate music degrees must complete
39 music and/or non music credits numbered 300 or above to meet
graduation requirements for the first baccalaureate degree.
Upper-division credits transferred from other four-year institutions
will count toward the 39-credit requirement. Upper division
large and chamber ensembles and non-required applied study may
not count as upper division music electives within the minimum
degree requirements except as designated for a particular degree
program.
11. Upon successful completion of the Upper-Division Writing
Proficiency Assessment, students will complete the Upper-Division
Writing Expectation. Candidates for Curriculum A may satisfy
this requirement with one course from the MUS 420-425 series
or an upper-division writing course which will also satisfy
teacher certification requirements. Candidates for Curriculum
B and Curriculum C will satisfy this requirement with one course
from the Music 420-425 series.
Requests for exceptions to any published music degree requirements
require written approval by the music faculty executive committee
and in the case of general university requirements, the Graduation
Appeals Subcommittee.
Curriculum A- Bachelor of Music Education Degree
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For students who feel the challenge and vital service opportunity
in the teaching profession and whose high school background
includes experience in musical organizations, the University
offers the Bachelor of Music Education degree. Included in this
curriculum are state requirements for certification for public
school teaching (see School of Education for special certification
requirements) and training and background for instructing instrumental
and choral groups and teaching general music (K 12).
Music course requirements total 68 credits: Music 151 (Major
Performance Area I), 2 crs.; 251 (Major Performance Area II),
2 crs.; 351 (Major Performance Area III), 1 cr.; 100A (Performance
Study), 2 crs.; 107A/307A, section 1 (University Choir), 108A/308A
(Orchestras), 109A (Marching Band), 110A/310A (Concert Bands),
150A/350A (Piano Ensembles) or 196/496 (Independent Studies/Piano
Accompanying) 7 crs. of which 2 crs. must be 109A for music
education majors with brass, percussion or woodwind principal
and 1 cr. must be 109A for music education majors with keyboard,
voice or string principal. Only students with keyboard as their
principal performance area may include Music 150A/350A and/or
196/496 to a maximum of 3 crs. 111 112 (Theory I, II), 4 crs.;
211 212 (Theory III, IV), 4 crs.; 135L (Introduction to Music
Literature), 3 crs.;137 138 (Aural Perception I, II), 4 crs.;
237 238 (Aural Perception III, IV), 4 crs.; 115A 116A (Piano
in Class I, II), 2 crs. (except keyboard principals); 215 216
(Intermediate Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs. (except keyboard
principals); 117A (Voice in Class), 1 cr. (except voice principals);
124 125 (String Instruments in Class I, II), 2 crs.; 126 (Double
Reed Class), 1 cr.; 127 (Flute and Single Reed Class), 1 cr.;
128 (Upper Brass Class), 1 cr.; 129 (Lower Brass Class), 1 cr.;
130 131 (Percussion Instruments I, II), 2 crs.; 324H 325H (History
of Music I, II), 6 crs.; 302 (Instrumental Conducting), 2 cr.;
303 (Choral Conducting), 2 crs.; 305 (Instrumental Methods and
Materials), 2 crs.; 306 (Choral Methods and Materials), 2 crs.;
322 323 (General Music Methods and Materials I, II) 6 crs.;
428 (Orchestration), 2 crs.; upper division music electives
for keyboard principals, 4 crs.; for voice principals, 4 crs.;
and for orchestral instrument principals, 3 crs.
Students taking keyboard as principal performance area must
complete Music 346 (Advanced Functional Piano) 1 cr. and 430
(Piano Methods and Materials I) 2 crs. in addition to upper
division music electives.
At least 39 credits, music or non-music, numbered 300 or above
is required.
Degrees are possible in both Curriculum A and B if all requirements
in both curricula are completed. A double degree program requires
a minimum of 150 credits.
Curriculum B-Bachelor of Music
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The serious instrumentalist or vocalist may enroll for training
leading to the Bachelor of Music degree with a major in performance
while students with a strong interest in composition or music
technology may select from B.M. tracks designed to challenge
and prepare them for a career in these fields. Prior to full
acceptance, all candidates for the Bachelor of Music in performance
degree must successfully pass a special entrance audition in
an applied area. Composition and music technology majors also
must obtain approval of the appropriate faculty. This degree
does not qualify a student for public school teaching in Montana.
Major in Performance with option in Piano or Organ (B 1)
Music course requirements for an option in piano or organ total
82 credits: Music 151 (Major Performance Area I), 6 crs.; 251
(Major Performance Area II), 8 crs.; 351 (Major Performance
Area III), 8 crs.; 451 (Major Performance Area IV), 8 crs.;
107A/307A (Choral Ensembles), 108A/308A (Orchestras), 109A (Marching
Band), 110A/310A (Concert Bands), 150A/350A (Piano Ensembles)
or 196/496 (Independent Studies/Piano Accompanying), 8 crs.
of which at least 4 must be in 150A/350A or 196/496 and at least
2 in 107A/307A, 108A/308A, or 110A/310A; 111 112 (Theory I,
II), 4 crs.; 211 212 (Theory III, IV), 4 crs.; 135L (Introduction
to Music Literature), 3 crs.; 137 138 (Aural Perception I, II),
4 crs.; 237 238 (Aural Perception III, IV), 4 crs.; 324H 325H
(Music History I, II), 6 crs.; 346 (Advanced Functional Piano),
1 cr.; 361 362 (Form and Analysis I, II), 4 crs.; 430 431 (Piano
Methods and Materials I, II), 4 crs.; 445 (Senior Recital),
2 crs.; upper division music electives 11 crs., toward which
piano majors must complete 432 (Keyboard Literature), 2 crs.,
302 or 303 (Instrumental Conducting or Choral Conducting), 2
crs., and toward which organ majors must complete 303 (Choral
Conducting), 2 crs., and 2 crs. of independent study in organ
construction, design and pedagogy.
Students interested in piano pedagogy may select as an elective
Music 333 (Practicum in Piano Pedagogy).
A minimum of 24 non music credits is required for piano majors,
and 28 for organ majors to include 8-10 credits in French or
German. At least 39 credits, music or non-music, numbered 300
or above is required
.
Degrees are possible in both Curriculum A and B if all requirements
in both curricula are completed. A double-degree program requires
a minimum of 150 credits.
Major in Performance with option in Voice (B 2)
Music course requirements for an option in voice total 81 credits:
Music 151 (Major Performance Area I), 4 crs.; 251 (Major Performance
Area II), 4 crs.; 351 (Major Performance Area III), 4 crs.;
451 (Major Performance Area IV), 4 crs.; a minimum of 4 credits
in 107A, section 1 (University Choir) and, upon completion of
the upper-division recital performance, 107A/307A, section 1
(University Choir), 107A/307A, section 2 (Chamber Chorale),
113A/313A (Opera Theater), or 150A/350A, section 11 (Jubes)
for an additional 4 credits; 113A/313A (Opera Theater), 2 crs.;
111 112 (Theory I, II), 4 crs.; 211 212 (Theory III, IV), 4
crs.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 crs.; 137 138
(Aural Perception I, II), 4 crs.; 237 238 (Aural Perception
III, IV), 4 crs.; 324H 325H (Music History I, II), 6 crs.; 115A
116A (Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs.; 215 216 (Intermediate Piano
in Class I, II), 2 crs.; 181 182 (Diction), 4 crs.; 303 (Choral
Conducting), 2 crs.; 361 362 (Form and Analysis I, II), 4 crs.;
340 (Vocal Repertoire), 4 crs.; 441 (Vocal Pedagogy), 2 crs.;
445 (Senior Recital), 2 crs.; upper division music electives,
11 crs.
A minimum of 31 non music credits is required to include Drama
111A (Acting for Non-Majors I), 3 crs., and 8-10 credits of
foreign language chosen from French or German. At least 39 credits,
music or non-music, numbered 300 or above is required.
Degrees are possible in both Curriculum A and B if all requirements
in both cur
ricula are completed. A double degree program requires a minimum
of 150 credits.
Major in Performance with option in
Orchestral Instruments (B 3)
Music course requirements for an option in an orchestral instrument
(strings, winds, percussion) total 85 credits: Music 151 (Major
Performance Area I), 6 crs.; 251 (Major Performance Area II),
6 crs.; 351 (Major Performance Area III), 8 crs.; 451 (Major
Performance Area IV), 8 crs.; 108A/308A (Orchestras) or 110A/310A
(Concert Bands), 8 crs.; 150A/350A (Chamber Ensembles),4 crs.;
111 112 (Theory I, II), 4 crs.; 211 212 (Theory III, IV), 4
crs.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 crs.; 137 138
(Aural Perception I, II), 4 crs.; 237 238 (Aural Perception
III, IV), 4 crs.; 115A 116A (Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs.;
215 216 (Intermediate Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs.; 324H 325H
(Music History I, II), 6 crs.; 302 (Instrumental Conducting),
2 crs.; 361 362 (Form and Analysis I, II), 4 crs.; 445 (Senior
Recital), 2 crs.; upper division music electives, 8 crs. to
include (for string majors only) 409 (Pedagogy ofStrings).
A minimum of 24 non music credits is required. At least 39 credits,
music or non-music, numbered 300 or above is required.
Degrees are possible in both Curriculum a and B if all requirements
in both curricula are completed. A double degree program requires
a minimum of 150 credits.
Major in Composition (B 4)
Music course requirements for a major in composition total 82
credits: Music 151 (Major Performance Area I), 2 crs.; 251 (Major
Performance Area II), 2 crs.; 351 (Major Performance Area III),
1 cr.; 100A (Performance Study), 3 crs.; 107A/307A (Choral Ensembles),
108A/308A (Orchestras), 109A (Marching Band), or 110A/310A (Concert
Bands), 113A/313A (Opera Theater), 114A/314A (UM Jazz Bands),
150A/350A (Chamber Ensembles), or 196/496 (Independent Study/Piano
Accompanying), 8 crs., of which at least 4 crs. must be in 107A
section 1, 108A, or 110A; 111 112 (Theory I, II), 4 crs.; 211
212 (Theory III, IV), 4 crs.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature)
3 crs.; 137 138 (Aural Perception I, II),4 crs.; 237 238 (Aural
Perception III, IV), 4 crs.; 170 (Introduction to Music Technology),
2 crs.; 324H 325H (Music History I, II), 6 crs.; 115A 116A (Piano
in Class I, II), 2 crs.; 215 216 (Intermediate Piano in Class
I, II), 2 crs.; 159 (Composition I), 4 crs.; 259 (Composition
II), 4 crs.; 302 (Instrumental Conducting) or 303 (Choral Conducting),
2 crs.; 328 (Orchestration), 2 crs.; 361 362 (Form and Analysis
I, II), 4 crs.; and 2 crs. of upper division music electives.
Composition majors must also complete 4 crs. selected from 124
131 (Instruments in Class); 424 (Music of the 20th Century)
or approved substitute from the 420-425 series, 2 crs.; 359
(Composition III), 6 crs.; 459 (Composition IV), 6 crs.; and
499 (Professional Projects), 2 crs.
A minimum of 30 non music credits is required. At least 39 credits,
music or non-music, numbered 300 or above, is required.
Students taking voice or an orchestral instrument in the Music
151 451 series must take Music 100A, Piano, until a jury examination
demonstrates adequate proficiency.
Composition majors must pass a faculty jury examination of representative
work in composition at the end of their sophomore year. Seniors
present a full recital (or equivalent) of original music for
solo voice or instrument and vocal and instrumental groups including
at least one composition for large ensemble, Music 499 (Professional
Projects).
Degrees are possible in both Curriculum A and B if all requirements
in both curricula are completed. A double degree program requires
a minimum of 150 credits.
Major in Composition with option in
Music Technology (B-5)
Music course requirements for a major in composition with an
option in music technology total 77 credits: Music 151 (Major
Performance Area I) 2 crs.; 251 (Major Performance Area II),
2 crs.; 351 (Major Performance Area III, 1 cr.; 107A/307A (Choral
Ensembles), 108A/308A (Orchestras), 109A (Marching Band), or
110A/310A (Concert Bands), 113A/313A (Opera Theater), 114A/314A
(UM Jazz Bands), 150A/350A (Chamber Ensembles) or 196/496 (Independent
Study/Piano Accompanying), 8 crs, of which at least 2 must be
in 107A/307A section 1, 108A/308A or 110A/310A; 111-112 (Theory
I, II), 4 crs.; 211-212 (Theory III, IV), 4 crs.; 137-138 (Aural
Perception I, II), 4 crs.; 237-238 (Aural Perception III, IV),
4 crs.; 170 (Introduction to Music Technology), 2 crs.; 135L
(Introduction to Music Literature) 3 crs.; 270 (Computers in
Commercial Music), 2 crs.; 275 (MIDI), 2 crs.; 324H-325H (Music
History I, II), 6 crs.; 115A-116A (Piano in Class I, II), 2
crs.; 215-216 (Intermediate Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs.; 159
(Composition I), 4 crs., 302 (Instrumental Conducting) or 303
(Choral Conducting) 2 crs.; 328 (Orchestration), 2 crs.; 361-362
(Form and Analysis I, II), 4 crs.; 466-467 (Music Programming
Languages I, II), 4 crs.; 429 (Electronic Orchestration), 2
crs.; 499 (Professional Project), 2 crs.; and 9 credits of upper-division
music electives.
Maximum credits applicable toward music requirements for this
degree: Large and Chamber Ensembles, 8 crs.; Music 151, 2 crs.;
251, 2 crs.; 351, 2 crs. (1 cr. as upper-division music elective);
451, 2 crs. (as upper-division electives).
A minimum of 38 non-music credits is required. At least 39 credits,
music or non-music, numbered 300 or above is required.
Students taking voice or an instrument in the Music 151-451
series must take 100A, Piano, until a jury examination demonstrates
adequate proficiency.
Music technology students must pass a faculty jury examination
of representative work in composition at the end of their sophomore
year. Seniors present a full recital (or equivalent) as a final
project, Music 499 (Professional Projects).
Degrees are possible in both Curriculum A and B if all requirements
in both curricula are completed. A double degree program requires
a minimum of 150 credits.
Curriculum C-Bachelor of Arts
Degree with a Major in Fine Arts and option in Music
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Students with a pre college background in performance may elect
curriculum C, a course of study designed to develop musicianship,
to gain scholarly insight into the art of music, and to develop
substantial background in the arts. This degree does not qualify
a student for public school teaching in Montana but does provide
groundwork for graduate study in musical performance and scholarship
and in preparation for teaching careers in colleges or in private
schools.
The elective portion of the program provides opportunities for
further study in music, and/or a concentration of courses in
a particular field outside music, either in the College of Arts
and Sciences or in one of the Professional Schools. At least
39 music and/or non music credits must be numbered 300 or above.
Minimum credit requirements for this degree are 48 credits in
music and 51 credits of non music courses. At least 36 of the
non-music credits must be in the College of Arts and Sciences,
to include foreign language, 18-20 crs. (with a minimum of two
semesters in one language) and Liberal Studies 151L-152L, 8
crs.
Maximum music credits applicable toward this degree: Performance,
16 crs.; Large Ensemble Music, 8 crs. (maximum upper division
Large Ensemble Music credits: 4 crs.); Chamber Ensemble Music,
4 crs. Students with keyboard as their principal instrument
must take a minimum of 4 Large Ensemble Music credits and may
take Music 150A/350A (Piano Ensembles) and/or Music 196/496
(Independent Studies/Piano Accompanying) to a maximum of 12
credits Large and Chamber Ensemble Music. Those with voice as
their principal must take a minimum of 4 credits in 107A, section
1 (University Choir) and, upon completion of the upper-division
recital performance, 107A/307A, section 1 (University Choir),
107A/307A, section 2 (Chamber Chorale), 113A/313A (Opera Theater),
or 150A/350A, section 11 (Jubes) for an additional 4 credits.
Other music course requirements for Curriculum C include: Music
151 (Major Performance Area I), 2 4 crs.; 251 (Major Performance
Area II), 2 4 crs.; 351 (Major Performance Area III), 2 4 crs.;
451 (Major Performance Area IV), 2 4 crs.; 108A/308A (Orchestras),
109A (Marching Band), or 110A/310A (Concert Bands), 8crs. (Keyboard
and Voice principals see above); Chamber Ensemble Music 113A/313A,
114A/314A, 150A/350A, 0 4 crs. (Keyboard principals see above);
111 112 (Theory I, II), 4 crs.; 211 212 (Theory III, IV), 4
crs.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 crs.; 137 138
(Aural Perception I, II), 4 crs.; 237 238 (Aural Perception
III, IV), 4 crs.; 115A 116A (Piano in Class), 2 cr.; 324H 325H
(Music History I, II), 6 crs.; 361 362 (Form and Analysis I,
II), 4 crs.; upper division academic music electives, 4 crs.
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Suggested Course of Study
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Bachelor of Music Education (A)
First Year
MUS 107A 110A, 150A, 196 Ensembles
MUS 111 112 Theory I, II
*MUS 115A 116A Piano in Class I, II
*MUS 117A Voice in Class
MUS 135L Introduction to Music Literature
MUS 137 138 Aural Perception I, II
MUS 151 Major Performance I
PSYC 100S Introduction to Psychology
Electives and General Education (English 101)
Total....................................................................................................................
Second Year
MUS 107A 110A, 150A, 196 Ensembles
MUS 124 125 Strings in Class I, II
MUS 126 129 Woodwinds or Brass in Class
MUS 211 212 Theory III, IV
*MUS 215 216 Intermediate Piano in Class I, II
MUS 237 238 Aural Perception III, IV
MUS 251 Major Performance II
MUS 324H 325H Music History I, II
Professional education
Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
Third Year
MUS 100A Performance Study
MUS 126 131 Woodwinds, Brass or Percussion in Class
MUS 302 Instrumental Conducting
MUS 303 Choral Conducting 2
MUS 305 Instrumental Methods and Materials
MUS 306 Choral Methods and Materials
MUS 307A 310A, 350A, 496 Ensembles
MUS 322 323 General Music Methods & Materials I, II
MUS 351 Major Performance III
MUS 428 Orchestration
FA 365L The Arts in Culture
Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
Fourth Year
MUS 100A Performance Study
MUS 307A 310A, 350A, 496 Ensembles
*Upper division music electives
**Student Teaching
Professional education
Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
*Keyboard principals do not enroll in Music 115A-116A or
215-216 but must take 346 and 430 as upper-division music
electives. Voice principals do not take Music 117A.
**May be scheduled autumn semester with appropriate adjustments
in remaining schedule.
Bachelor of Music, Major in Performance,
Option in Piano or Organ (B 1)
First Year
MUS 107A 110A, 150A, 196 Ensembles
MUS 111 112 Theory I, II
MUS 135L Introduction to Music Literature
MUS 137 138 Aural Perception I, II
MUS 151 Major Performance I
Electives and General Education (English 101)
Total....................................................................................................................
Second Year
MUS 107A 110A, 150A, 196 Ensembles
MUS 211 212 Theory III, IV
MUS 237 238 Aural Perception III, IV
MUS 251 Major Performance II
MUS 324H 325H Music History I, II
Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
Third Year
MUS 307A 310A, 350A, 496 Ensembles
MUS 346 Advanced Functional Piano
MUS 351 Major Performance III
MUS 430 431 Piano Methods and Materials I, II
FA 365L The Arts in Culture
*Upper division music electives
Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
Fourth Year
MUS 307A 310A, 350A, 496 Ensembles
MUS 361 362 Form and Analysis I, II
MUS 445 Senior Recital
MUS 451 Major Performance IV
*Upper division music electives
Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
*Piano majors must include Music 432-433 (Keyboard Literature
I, II), 4 crs., and 302 or 303 (Instrumental Conducting
or Choral Conducting), 2 crs. Organ majors must include
Music 303 (Choral Conducting) 2 crs. and 2 crs. of independent
study in organ construction, design and pedagogy.
Bachelor of Music, Major in Performance,
Option in Voice (B 2)
First Year
MUS 107A Ensembles
MUS 111 112 Theory I, II
MUS 115A 116A Piano in Class I, II
MUS 135L Introduction to Music Literature
MUS 137 138 Aural Perception I, II
MUS 151 Major Performance I
MUS 181 182 Diction for Singers
Electives and General Education (English 101)
Total....................................................................................................................
Second Year
MUS 107A Ensembles
MUS 211 212 Theory III, IV
MUS 215 216 Intermediate Piano in Class I, II
MUS 237 238 Aural Perception III, IV
MUS 251 Major Performance II
MUS 324H 325H Music History I, II
Foreign language
Total....................................................................................................................
Third Year
MUS 307A, 313A, 350A Ensembles
MUS 303 Choral Conducting
MUS 313A Opera Theater
MUS 340 Vocal Repertoire
MUS 351 Major Performance III
MUS 361 362 Form and Analysis I, II
MUS 441 Vocal Pedagogy
FA 365L The Arts in Culture
Upper-division music electives
Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
Fourth Year
MUS 307A, 313A, 350A Ensembles
MUS 445 Senior Recital
MUS 451 Major Performance IV
Upper division music electives
*Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
*Must include Drama 111A (Acting for Non-Majors I), 3 crs.
Bachelor of Music, Major in Performance,
Option in Orchestral Instruments (B 3)
First Year A S
MUS 108A, 110A Ensembles
MUS 111 112 Theory I, II
MUS 115A 116A Piano in Class I, II
MUS 135L Introduction to Music Literature
MUS 137 138 Aural Perception I, II
MUS 151 Major Performance I
Electives and General Education (English 101)
Total....................................................................................................................
Second Year
MUS 108A, 110A Ensembles
MUS 211 212 Theory III, IV
MUS 215 216 Intermediate Piano in Class I, II
MUS 237 238 Aural Perception III, IV
MUS 251 Major Performance II
MUS 324H 325H Music History I, II
Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
Third Year
MUS 308A, 310A Ensembles
MUS 302 Instrumental Conducting
MUS 350A Chamber Ensembles
MUS 351 Major Performance III
MUS 361 362 Form and Analysis I, II
FA 365L The Arts in Culture
Upper division music electives
Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
Fourth Year
MUS 308A, 310A Ensembles
MUS 350A Chamber Ensembles
MUS 445 Senior Recital
MUS 451 Major Performance IV
*Upper division music electives
Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
*String principals also must take Music 409 (Pedagogy of
Strings)
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Bachelor of Music, Major in Composition,
Option in Music
Technology (B-4)
First Year
MUS 107A-110A Ensembles
MUS 111-112 Theory I, II
MUS 115A-116A Piano in Class I, II
MUS 135L Introduction to Music Literture
MUS 137-138 Aural Perception I, II
MUS 151 Major Performance I
MUS 159 Composition I
MUS 170 Introduction to Music Technology
Electives and General Education (English 101)
Total....................................................................................................................
Second Year
MUS 107A-110A, 113A, 114A, 150A, 196 Ensembles
MUS 211-212 Theory III, IV
MUS 215-216 Intermediate Piano in Class I, II
MUS 237-238 Aural Perception III, IV
MUS 251 Major Performance II
MUS 270 Computers in Commercial Music
MUS 275 MIDI
MUS 324H-325H Music History I, II
Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
Third Year
MUS 302 Instrumental Conducting OR MUS 303 Choral Conducting
MUS 307A-310A, 313A, 314A, 350A, 496 Ensembles
MUS 328 Orchestration
MUS 351 Major Performance III
MUS 466-467 Music Programming Languages I, II
FA 365L The Arts in Culture
Upper-division music electives
Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
Fourth Year
MUS 307A-310A, 313A, 314A, 350A, 496 Ensembles
MUS 361-362 Form and Analysis I, II
MUS 429 Electronic Orchestration
MUS 499 Professional Project
Upper-division music electives
Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Fine
Arts, Option in Music (C)
First Year
MUS 107A-110A Ensembles
MUS 111-112 Theory I,II
MUS 115A-116A Piano in Class I, II
MUS 135L Introduction to Music Literature
MUS 137-138 Aural Perception I, II
MUS 151 Major Performance I
Elective and General Education (English 101)
Total....................................................................................................................
Second Year
MUS 107A-110A Ensembles
MUS 211-212 Theory III ,IV
MUS 237-238 Aural Perception III, IV
MUS 251 Major Performance II
MUS 324H-325H Music History I, II
Foreign language and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
Third Year
MUS 307A-310A, 313A, 350A Ensembles
MUS 351 Major Performance III
MUS 361-362 Form and Analysis I, II
FA 365L The Arts in Culture
Foreign language and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
Fourth Year
MUS 307A-310A, 313A, 350A Ensembles
MUS 451 Major Performance IV
Upper-division academic music electives
Electives and General Education
Total....................................................................................................................
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Requirements for a Minor
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To receive a non-teaching minor in music the student must earn
at least 30 credits to include the following: Music 135L (Introduction
to Music Literature) 3 crs.; Music 151 (Major Performance I)
2 crs.; 2 crs. chosen from Music 107A (Choral Ensembles), 108A
(Orchestras), 109A (Marching Band), 110A (Concert Bands), 113A
(Opera Theater), 114A (UM Jazz Bands), 150A (Chamber Ensembles),
taken concurrently with 151; Music 111-112 (Music Theory I,
II) 4 crs.; Music 137-138 (Aural Perception I,II) 4 crs.; and
12 crs. of music electives which must be approved in advance
by the Music Department chair. Contact the office at the Department
of Music for detailed information.
Courses
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U=for undergraduate credit only, UG=for undergraduate or graduate
credit, G=for graduate credit. R after the credit indicates
the course may be repeated for credit tot he maximum indicated
after the R.
U 100A Performance Study 1-2 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., consent of instr. Individual instruction in voice,
piano, organ, harpsichord, carillon, string, wind and percussion
instruments. A total of 6 credits is allowed in any one performance
area. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble participation.
U 107A Choral Ensembles 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
Open to all University students. Audition places students according
to appropriate ensemble and proper seating/section. Music majors
refer to curricula for specific requirements. Non-music majors
may apply 8 credits of 107A-110A, 113A/313A, 114A/314A, and
150A/350A toward graduation.
U 108A Orchestras 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. See
MUS 107A for repeatability limitations. Open to all University
students by audition. Rehearsal and performing experience in
a broad range of symphonic, choral, operatic and concerto repertoire
in the University Orchestra and the Missoula Symphony.
U 109A Marching Band 1 cr. Offered autumn. See MUS 107A
for repeatability limitations. A musical organization of brass,
woodwinds, percussion, and auxiliary units open to all University
students with no audition required.
U 110A Concert Bands 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
See MUS 107A for repeatability limitations. Major musical organizations
open to all University students. Audition required for Symphonic
Wind Ensemble.
U 111 Theory I 2 cr. Offered autumn. Coreq., MUS 137.
Material and structure of music. Application of principles in
tow-, three-, and four-part writing and a the keyboard.
U 112 Theory II 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MUS 111.
Coreq., MUS 138. Continuation of MUS 111.
U 113A Opera Theatre 1 cr. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., consent of instr. Study and performance of the standard
opera repertoire.
U 114A UM Jazz Bands 1 cr. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., consent of instr. Study and performance of the jazz
repertoire.
U 115A Piano in Class I 1 cr. Offered autumn. Music reading,
techniques, and harmonization skills acquired through study
of solo and ensemble repertoire in a contemporary electronic
piano laboratory.
U 116A Piano in Class II 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
MUS 115A. Continuation of 115A.
U 117A Voice in Class I cr. Offered autumn and spring. Breathing,
resonance, vowel formation and posture as related to tone production.
Simple vocals, methods of producing crescendo, diminuendo, legato,
staccato, flexibility, velocity. Sight reading. The teaching
of vocal techniques.
U 120 Music Fundamentals 2 cr. Offered autumn. Basic principles
of notation, including clefs, scales, intervals, cords and rhythm.
U 124 String Instruments in Class I 1 cr. (R-2) Offered
autumn. Group instruction for beginning students on violin,
viola, cello and bass, with emphasis on teaching procedures.
U 125 String Instruments in Class II 1 cr. (R-2) Offered
spring. Prereq., MUS 124. Continuation of 124.
U 126 Double Reed Class 1 cr. (R-2) Offered autumn. Basic
instruction in oboe and bassoon, with emphasis on teaching procedures.
U 127 Flute and Single Reed Class 1 cr. (R-2) Offered
spring. Basic instruction in flute, clarinet, and saxophone,
with emphasis on teaching procedures.
U 128 Upper Brass Class 1 cr. (R-2) Offered autumn. Basic
instruction in trumpet and horn, with emphasis on teaching procedures.
U 129 Lower Brass Class 1 cr. Offered spring. Basic instruction
in trombone, baritone, and tuba, with emphasis on teaching procedures.
U 130 Percussion Instruments I 1 cr. (R-2) Offered autumn.
Basic instruction in percussion instruments, with emphasis on
teaching procedures.
U 131 Percussion Instruments II 1 cr. (R-2) Offered spring.
Prereq., MUS 130. Continuation of 130. Basic instruction in
percussion instruments, with emphasis on teaching procedures.
U 132L History of Jazz 3 cr. Offered autumn. The development
of jazz in the 20th century with emphasis on critical listening
and the recognition of important trends and people in its history.
U 133L History of Rock and Roll 3 cr. Offered spring.
A study of the roots, components, and development of the musical
art form "Rock and Roll". Significant performing artists
and movements with the style identified and presented. Includes
traditional lecture with substantial use of audio and visual
aids.
U 134L Music Appreciation 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
The development of music listening skills. Exploration of the
relationship between musical materials and the expressive qualities
of a musical composition or performance. Concert attendance
required. No musical background is expected. For non majors
only. Credit not allowed for both MUS 134L and 135L.
U 135L Introduction to Music Literature 3 cr. Offered
spring. Prereq., for non-majors consent of instr. A survey of
representative examples of the standard music literature of
the Western European tradition. Particular attention to musical
styles and forms and their relationship to musical understanding
and effective listening. A basic knowledge of music fundamentals
is expected. Credit not allowed for both MUS 134L and 135L.
U 136H Music of the World's Peoples 3 cr. Offered autumn
and spring. Introduction to the diversity of music among the
world's peoples. Selected music systems throughout the world
examined in their broad cultural contexts: religious, historical,
and social. Introduction to ethnomusicology-a combination of
musicology, anthropology and other related disciplines.
U 137 Aural Perception I 2 cr. Offered autumn. Coreq., MUS
111. A laboratory course in singing and dictation to supplement
Theory I.
U 138 Aural Perception II 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
MUS 137; coreq., MUS 112. Continuation of 137.
U 142 Jazz Theory and Improvisation I 2 cr. Offered autumn.
A performance oriented course to provide a basic understanding
of jazz harmony. Application of scales and melodic patterns
in improvising over various harmonic progressions.
U 143 Jazz Theory and Improvisation II 2 cr. Offered
spring. Prereq., MUS 142. Continuation of 142.
U 147A Beginning Folk Guitar 2 cr. Offered autumn. A
beginning course in the fundamentals of playing folk guitar.
Includes introduction to the rudiments of music.
U 150A Chamber Ensembles 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
See MUS 107A for repeatability limitations. Prereq., consent
of instr. String, woodwind, brass, percussion, piano and vocal
ensembles as appropriate to meet student needs.
U 151 Major Performance Area I 1-4 cr. (R-12) Offered autumn
and spring. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Instruction
in voice, piano, organ, string, wind and percussion instruments.
Students entering 151 must show talent for solo performance
and evidence of the equivalent of a minimum of four years prior
study. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble
participation.
U 159 Composition I 2 cr. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., consent of instr. An introduction to the basic art
of music composition. May be substituted for upper division
electives for students not majoring in theory or composition.
U 161 Language of Music I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Music
fundamentals including scales, intervals, triads, and rhythm
as they are written and heard. Practical application to the
voice and/ or keyboard.
U 162 Language of Music II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
MUS 161. Continuation of 161 with emphasis on analysis of musical
examples and aural recognition of basic harmonic patterns.
U 166L History of Musical Theater 3 cr. Offered autumn
and spring. Same as DRAM 166L. Exploration of origins, developing
trends, and cultural/historical context of musical theater through
films, lectures, and discussion.
U 170 Introduction to Music Technology 2 cr. Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., ability to read music. Survey of
past and present uses of music technology in both compositional
and real-time live performance applications. Exploration of
synthesis techniques, computers music, and software/hardware
innovations. Basic concepts of technology applied in student
sequencing project in a variety of styles.
U 181 English and Italian Diction for Singers 2 cr. Offered
autumn even-numbered years.
U 182 German and French Diction for Singers 2 cr. Offered
spring odd-numbered years.
U 195 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered autumn
and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196 Independent Studies in Music 1-3 cr. (R-9) Offered
autumn and spring.
U 211 Theory III 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., MUS 112
and 138; coreq., MUS 237. Continuation of 112.
U 212 Theory IV 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MUS 211;
coreq., MUS 238
U 215 Intermediate Piano in Class I 1 cr. Offered autumn.
Prereq., MUS 116A or equiv. Continuation of 116A.
U 216 Intermediate Piano in Class II 1 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., MUS 215. Continuation of 215, culminates in piano functional
examination.
U 218 Intermediate Piano in Class (Honors) 1 cr. Offered
intermittently. Prereq., placement examination. Accelerated
offering of the material covered in MUS 215 and 216.
U 237 Aural Perception III 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
MUS 112 and 138; coreq., MUS 211. A lab course in singing and
dictation to supplement Theory III.
U 238 Aural Perception IV 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
MUS 237; coreq., MUS 212. See 237.
U 251 Major performance Area II 1-4 cr. (R-12) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation
of 151. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble
participation.
U 259 Composition II 2 cr. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., 4 credits of MUS 159. Original work in composition
may be substituted for upper-division electives for students
not majoring in theory or composition.
U 270 Computers in Commercial Music 2 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., MUS 111, 112, 170. Project-oriented course in the creative
application of computers and music synthesizers in a commercial
music environment. Student application of skills to digitally
orchestrated original arrangements and compositions.
U 271 Sequencing and Notation 2 cr. Offered autumn and
spring. Prereq., MUS 170. First-hand experience using the latest
music technologies as they apply to MIDI sequencing and computer
music notation. Concentration on how the computer music workstation
can be utilized to make high quality sound realizations and
a professional music score for both studio purposes and stage
performances.
U 275 MIDI 2 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., MUS 270.
Exploration of the Musical Instrument Digital Interface. Sequencers
(hardware and software based), drum machines, microcomputers
and their applications in real and nonreal time.
U 295 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings by visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 302 Instrumental Conducting 2 cr. (R-4) Offered spring.
Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Conducting methods
and practice. Teaching methods and materials.
U 303 Choral Conduction 2 cr. (R-4) Offered autumn. Prereq.,
upper-division standing in music. A study of the techniques
of choral conducting. Emphasis on issues encountered in various
ensemble settings.
U 305 Instrumental Methods and Materials 2 cr. (R-4) Offered
autumn. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Coreq., C&I
302. Development of practical knowledge to effectively instruct
and administer the instrumental music program in the elementary
and secondary schools.
U 306 Choral Methods and Material 2 cr. (R-4) Offered
spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Development
of practical knowledge of effectively instruct and administer
the choral program in the elementary and secondary schools.
U 307A Choral Ensembles 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., upper-division standing in voice. See MUS 107A for
description.
308A Orchestras 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq.,
upper-division standing in instrument of participation. See
MUS 108A for description.
U 310A Concert Bands 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq.,
upper-division standing in instrument of participation. See
MUS 110A for description.
U 313A Opera Workshop I cr. (R-8) Offered autumn and
spring. Prereq., consent of instr. See 114A for description.
U 314A UM Jazz Bands 1 cr. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., consent of instr. See 114A for description.
U 322 General Music Methods and Materials I 3 cr. Offered
autumn. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and C&I
200. Development of practical knowledge to effectively instruct
and administer general music classes in the public schools,
grades K-12.
U 323 General Music Methods and Materials II 3 cr. Offered
spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and C&I
200. Continuation of 322.
U 324H History of Music I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
MUS 135L. The history of music in Western civilization from
its origins to 1750 and its relationship to general cultural
development. Introduction to basic research skills in music.
Emphasis on listening for style characteristics through representative
recorded repertoire.
U 325H History of Music II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
MUS 135L. The history of music in Western civilization from
1750 to modern times. See MUS 324H.
U 333 Practicum in Piano Pedagogy 1-2 cr. (R-4) Offered
intermittently. Prereq. or coreq., MUS 430, 431. Student teaching
of young pianists.
U 335 Music Education in the Elementary Schools I 3 cr.
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., C&I 200, MUS 134L or
consent of instr. Integration of fundamental skills and basic
rudiments of music into the various aspects of teaching music
creatively in the elementary school. For non-music majors only.
U 340 Vocal Repertoire 2 cr. (R-8) Offered autumn odd-numbered
years; offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division
standing in music. A series of courses designed to give the
voice major a comprehensive acquaintance with styles and interpretation
in French, German, Contemporary, and Operatic repertoire.
U 345 Junior Recital 2 cr. Coreq., MUS 301 and 351. Offered
autumn and spring.
U 346 Advanced Functional Piano 1 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate
years. Techniques of harmonization, transposition, sight-reading,
modulation, and improvisation.
U 350A Chamber Ensembles 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., consent of instructor. See MUS 150A.
U 351 Major Performance Area III 1-4 cr. (R-12) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music
and consent of instr. Continuation of 251. All private instruction
requires concurrent ensemble participation.
U 359 Composition III 3 cr. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., upper-division standing in music and 4 credits in MUS
259. Creative writing of music.
U 361 Form and Analysis I 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
upper-division standing in music. Detailed harmonic and formal
analysis of representative works from the Baroque period to
the present.
U 362 Form and Analysis II 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
upper-division standing in music and MUS 361. Continuation of
361.
U 379 Counterpoint I 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq.,
upper-division standing in music. Writing and analysis of contrapuntal
styles through the 18th century.
U 380 Counterpoint II 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq.,
MUS 379. Continuation of 379.
U 395 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered autumn and
spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 409 Pedagogy of Strings 1-2 cr. (R-4) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr.
Procedures and materials in class string instruction.
UG 420 Medieval and Renaissance Music 2 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., MUS 324 and upper-division standing in music. Survey
of music from monophony to the 16th century.
UG 421 Music of the Baroque Period 2 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., MUS 324 and upper-division standing in music. Detailed
analysis and comparison of selected instrumental, vocal, and
keyboard compositions of the Baroque Period, 1600-1750.
UG 422 Music of the Classical Period 2 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., MUS 325 and upper-division standing in music. Detailed
analysis and comparison of selected compositions of the Viennese-Classical
Period, 1750-1828.
UG 423 Music of the Romantic Period 2 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., MUS 325 and upper-division standing in music. Detailed
analysis and comparison of selected instrumental, vocal and
keyboard compositions of the 19th century.
UG 424 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., MUS 325 and upper-division standing in music. Detailed
analysis and comparison of selected instrumental, vocal and
keyboard compositions of the 20th Century.
UG 425 History of American Music 2 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., MUS 325 and upper-division standing in music. The development
of American music from its antecedents. The effect of an evolving
democratic state on the arts, the development of various centers
of performing arts, and the types of music performed.
UG 428 Orchestration 2 cr. Offered autumn even-numbered
years. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Orchestrating
and transcribing for orchestra and band instruments.
UG 429 Electronic Orchestration 2 cr. Offered spring
odd-numbered years. Prereq., MUS 428 and upper-division standing
in music. Techniques of writing, arranging and orchestration
for the MIDI workstation utilizing all the power of timbre layering
intrinsic to electronic music systems. Analog, digital and combinational
systems explored as to their timbral characteristics within
a compositional environment. Students use learned techniques
to orchestrate a major musical work.
UG 430 Piano Methods and Materials I 2cr. Offered autumn
odd-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division standing in music
or consent of instr. Methods and materials for teaching piano
classes in public schools and private studios. Procedures in
teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced students in private
studios. Practical demonstrations and supervised laboratory
experience with children's classes.
UG 431 Piano Methods and Materials II 2 cr. Offered spring
even-numbered years. Prereq., MUS 430. Continuation of 430.
UG 432 Keyboard Literature I 2 cr. Offered autumn even-numbered
years. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Keyboard literature
from the developments of the Baroque era to the contemporary
period including the suite, sonata, character pieces, etc.
UG 433 Keyboard Literature II 2 cr. Offered spring odd-numbered
years. Prereq., MUS 432. Continuation of 432.
UG 441 Vocal Pedagogy 2 cr. Offered autumn odd-numbered
years or offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division
standing in music. Procedures, philosophies and terminology
used in the teaching of singing. Individual and group techniques.
U 445 Senior Recital 1-2 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
Coreq., MUS 401 or 451.
U 451 Major Performance Area IV 1-4 cr. (R-12) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music
and consent of instr. Continuation of 351. All private instruction
requires concurrent ensemble participation.
U 459 Composition IV 3 cr. (R-6) Offered autumn and
spring. Prereq., 6 credits in MUS 359. A continuation of composition
with writing in the larger forms.
UG 466 Programming Languages 2 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., MUS 271 and upper-division standing in music. Introduction
to analog and digital synthesis techniques. Exploration of hardware
and software based programmable synthesis. Aural understanding
of sound and exploration of its manipulation using synthesis
engines of different manufactures. Subtractive, additive and
FM technologies.
UG 467 Music Programming Languages II 2 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., MUS 466 and upper-division standing in music. Continuation
of studies in digital technologies. Digital sampling and manipulation
of sound, advanced FM techniques, vector synthesis, additive
and complex MIDI computer-based systems. Student progjects in
real and nonreal-time environments.
UG 495 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered autumn
and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
UG 496 Independent Studies in Music 1-3 cr. (R-9) Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.
U 499 Professional Projects 1-4 cr. (R-4) Offered autumn
and spring.
G 500 Secondary Performance Area 1-2 cr. (R-6) Offered
every term. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation
of 100.
G 501 Performance Area 1-2 cr. (R-4) Offered every term.
Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of 401.
G 511 Advanced Conducting 2 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., MUS 331 and consent of instr. Class and/or individual
study of the art of conducting with emphasis on performance
with university performing groups.
G 512 Repertoire for Public School Music Students 2 cr.
(R-4) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in
music. Concentrated study of repertoire for instrumental or
vocal soloists, chamber ensembles or large ensembles.
G 519 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music 1 cr. Offered
summer. Prereq., graduate standing in music. An investigation
of all UM library resources ( an overview of facilities, holdings,
staff) available to students for graduate research in music.
An analysis and comparison of writing styles used in research.
G 520 Research in Music 2 cr. Offered autumn and summer.
Prereq., graduate standing in music. Research problems: their
statement, organization, techniques, tabulation of materials,
and concepts necessary for interpretation of data. Development
of a research proposal.
G 521 Psychology of Music 2 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., graduate standing in music. Investigation of the perception,
processing and cognition of music. Psychological foundations
of musical behavior: psychoacoustics, measurement and prediction
of musical ability, functional music, music and society, music
learning, and effective response to music.
G 522 Philosophy of Music 2 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., graduate standing in music. An investigation of the
meaning of music, the relationship to various societies and
social structures and the leading philosophical ideas which
relate to music and music instruction.
G 525 Seminar in Vocal Literature 2 cr. (R-6) Offered
intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Concentrated
study of opera literature, song literature or choral literature.
G 526 Seminar in Instrumental Literature 2 cr. (R-4) Offered
intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Concentrated
study of symphonic literature or instrumental chamber music
literature.
G 532 Topics in Philosophies of Music 2 cr. (R-8) Offered
summer. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Series of courses
designed to investigate the various philosophies used by the
music educator in designing/developing course work and curricula.
These topics may include but are not limited to: current trends,
implications for our future, aesthetics, this in the technical
age, world perspectives, music and meaning, methodologies into
the next century, economics and music.
G 534 Topics in Music Theory and Analysis 2 cr. (R-8) Offered
summer. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Series of courses
designed to acquaint the music educator with theory and analytical
skills providing the foundation for educational experiences
on the elementary/secondary school level. These topics may include
but are not limited to: vocal and instrumental arranging, jazz
analysis, jazz arranging, 16th century counterpoint, 18th century
counterpoint, pedagogy of theory, post-tonal theoretical studies,
20th century sightsinging, composition.
G 537 Topics in Social Issues in Music 2 cr. (R-8) Offered
summer. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Series of courses
designed to explore important social issues relating to music
education. These courses may include but are not limited to:
leadership skills and styles, assessment and evaluation, arts
advocacy, administration and supervision, professional ethics
and procedures, political and legal liabilities.
G 551 Major Performance Area 1-4 cr. (R-12) Offered every
term. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of
451.
G 554 Analytical Techniques I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
graduate standing in music. A survey of the theoretical approach
of leading composers from the polyphonic period to the present.
G 555 Analytical Techniques II 3 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., MUS 554. Continuation of 554.
G 559 Composition Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., consent of instr. Continuation of 459.
G 581 Arts Education Institute 1 cr. (R-4) Offered summer.
Same as ART, DRAM 581. Open forum with national and regional
speakers, panels, and symposia to promote discussion, understanding,
and direction on significant national issues in the arts and
arts education.
G 582 Arts Education Seminar I 2 cr. (R-4) Offered summer.
Prereq., MUS 581. Same as ART, DRAM 582. Topics vary.
G 583 Arts Education seminar II 1-2 cr. Offered summer.
Prereq., MUS 582. Same as ART, DRAM 583. Continuation of 582.
G 584 Arts Education Seminar III 1-2 cr. (R-4) Offered
summer. Prereq., MUS 583. Same as ART, DRAM 584. Continuation
of 583.
G 585 Arts Education Seminar IV 1-2 cr. (R-4) Offered
summer. Prereq., MUS 584. Same as ART, DRAM 585. Continuation
of 584.
G 586 Arts Education Seminar V 1-2 cr. (R-8) Offered
summer. Prereq., MUS 585. Same as ART, DRAM 586. Continuation
and synthesis of preceding seminars.
G 587 Arts Education Practicum 1 cr. (R-4) Offered summer.
Same as ART, DRAM 587. The active application of concepts and
theories presented during the Arts Education Institute and the
arts education seminars within a small group setting.
G 588 Arts Education Apprenticeship 1 cr. (R-4) Offered
summer. Same as ART, DRAM 588. Exploration of art forms to develop
new artistic and communicative perceptions and awareness.
G 589 Arts Education Field Project 1 cr. (R-4) Offered summer.
Same as ART, DRAM 589. Creative/research activities.
G 593 Professional Projects Variable cr. (R-4) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., graduate standing in music.
G 595 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-8) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
G 596 Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., consent of instr. Students must have projects approved
by a music faculty member before enrolling.
G 599 Thesis Variable cr. (R-10) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., graduate standing in music
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Faculty
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Professors
Eugene Andrie, M.A., University of Washington (Emeritus)
Lance R. Boyd, M.F.A., University of Minnesota, 1968
Thomas H. Cook, D.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1983
(Chair)
Gerald H. Doty, Ed.D., Indiana University (Emeritus)
Esther England, B.A., The University of Montana , 1966
Steven Hesla, M.M., University of Illinois, 1972
William Manning, M.M., Drake University (Emeritus)
Roger Dale McDonald, M.M., Yale University, 1973
Joseph Mussulman, Ph.D., Syracuse University (Emeritus)
Florence Reynolds, D.M.A., Eastman School of Music (Emeritus)
Donald W. Simmons, Ed.D., University of Illinois (Emeritus)
Patrick Williams, M.A., Eastern Michigan University, 1973
Associate Professors
Margaret Baldridge, D.M.A., Eastman School of Music, 1994
Anne Basinski, M.M., Indiana University, 1989
Stephen Bolstad, M.M., Ithaca College, 1985
Gary Funk, D.M.A., Arizona State University, 1982
Fern Glass, M.M., Yale University, 1978
Joseph Henry, D.M.A., Eastman School of Music, 1965
Stephen Kalm, M.A., The City University of New York, 2000
Robert LedBetter, D.M.A., University of North Texas, 1993
Maxine Ramey-Anderson, M.M., Michigan State University, 1981
Margaret Schuberg, M.M., The University of Montana, 1980
Assistant Professors
Nancy Cooper, D.M.A., Eastman School of Music, 1983
Jody C. Graves, D.M.A., Eastman School of Music, 1993
Instructors
Don Beller, M.M., VanderCook College of Music, 1975
Scott Billadeau, M.M., The University of Montana, 1997
Roger Logan, B.M., University of Idaho, 1976
Dorothy Morrison, M.A., University of Alaska, 1988
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