Piano Performance

Bachelor of Music - Music; Track: Specialization in Piano Performance

College of Visual & Perf Arts

Catalog Year: 2014-2015

Degree Specific Credits: 87

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.75

Note: All degrees require 39 upper division credits.

1st year

Rule: All courses required

Note: 1st year required: MUSI 195 applied studies 2 credit each semester for a total of 4 credits first year.


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Show Description MUSI 105 - Music Theory I
Offered autumn. Coreq., MUSI 140. Material and structure of music. Application of principles in tow-, three-, and four-part writing and the keyboard.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 106 - Music Theory II
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 105. Coreq., MUSI 141. Continuation of MUSI 105.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 140 - Aural Perception I
Offered autumn. Coreq., MUSI 105. A laboratory course in singing and dictation to supplement Theory I.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 141 - Aural Perception II
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 140; coreq., MUSI 106. Continuation of MUSI 140. 
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 195 - Applied Study I
(R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Instruction in voice, piano, organ, string, wind and percussion instruments. Students entering MUSI 195 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.
 1 To 4 Credits
Show Description MUSI 202L - Intro to Music Literature
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 MUSI 101L and 202L.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 17-21 Total Credits Required

2nd year

Rule: All courses required

Note: 2nd year required: MUSI 295 applied studies 3 credit each semester for a total of 6 credits first year. MUSI 102A is required for 1 credit each semester of the second year for a total of 2 credits. MUSI 296-01 Upper-Division Required Performance required to be completed to advance to upper division classes.


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Show Description MUSI 102A - Performance Study
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.
 1 To 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 205 - Music Theory III
Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 106 and 141; coreq., MUSI 240. Continuation of MUSI 106.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 206 - Music Theory IV
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 205; coreq., MUSI 241. This course is a continuation of MUSI 205, concentrating on, but not limited to, music as defined by and expressed in the Western European historical traditions from the Renaissance through the common practice period to the contemporary musical world in which we live.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 240 - Aural Perception III
Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 106 and 141; coreq., MUSI 205. A lab course in singing and dictation to supplement Theory III.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 241 - Aural Perception IV
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 240; coreq., MUSI 206. See MUSI 240.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 295 - Applied Study II
(R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of 151. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble participation.
 1 To 4 Credits
Show Description MUSI 296 - Piano Prof Assessment
Repeat 8 times. All majors pursuing a B.M. or B.M.E. degree must successfully complete all sections of the Piano Proficiency Assessment in order to attain upper-division standing in music. The eight-part exam is administered at the end of each semester. Successfully completed assessments will receive a grade of CR.
Show Description MUSI 301H - Music History I
Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 202L. 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.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 302H - Music History II
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 202L. The history of music in Western civilization from 1750 to modern times. See MSUI 301H.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 24-30 Total Credits Required

3rd year

Rule: All courses required

Note: 3rd year required: MUSI 395 applied studies 4 credit each semester for a total of 8 credits third year. MUSI 335 or 336 Instrumental or Choral Conducting for 2 credits. * Piano principles must take MUSI 332 A Advanced Functional Piano or MUSI 218 with PPA ( at the discretion of Piano Faculty)

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Show Description MUSI 332 - Advanced Functional Piano
Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. Techniques of harmonization, transposition, sight-reading, modulation, and improvisation.
 1 Credits
Show Description MUSI 356 - Form & Analysis I
Offered autumn. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Detailed harmonic and formal analysis of representative works from the Baroque period to the present.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 357 - Form & Analysis II
Offered spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and MUSI 356. Continuation of MUSI 356.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 395 - Applied Study III
(R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Continuation of MUSI 295. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble participation.
 1 To 4 Credits
Show Description MUSI 435 - Piano Methods & Materials I
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.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 436 - Piano Methods & Materials II
Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., MUSI 435. Continuation of MUSI 435.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 21-23 Total Credits Required

4th year

Rule: All courses required

Note: 4th year required: MUSI 495 applied studies 4 credit each semester for a total of 8 credits fourth year. MUSI 499 Senior Recital for two credits. MUSI 415, 416 or 417 Upper Div. Writing Course for 3 credits, additional 2 credits upper division. All students majoring in music are required to attend in a minimum of 100 approved recitals/concerts prior to graduation. During the 4th year in an undergraduate degree program and upon completion of this requirement, students should register for MUSI 388, 0 cr.

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Show Description MUSI 388 - Concert Attendance UM
All music majors pursuing a B.M., B.M.E., or B.A. degree must attend in a minimum of 100 approved recitals/concerts prior to graduation. Students will receive recital credits each semester they are enrolled and should register for 388 the semester they apply for graduation. Successful completion of attendance requirements will be graded CR.
Show Description MUSI 415 - Music 20th Century to Present
Offered intermittently. Prereq., MUSI 302H and upper-division standing in music. Detailed analysis and comparison of selected instrumental, vocal and keyboard compositions of the 20th Century.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 416 - Topics in Music History
(R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq. MUSI 302H and upper division standing in music or consent of instructor. Course materials will examine the development of musical styles, genres, forms and aesthetics important to Western music, introducing students to research methods in musicology.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 417 - Cultural Studies in Music
(R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq. MUSI 302H and upper division standing in music, or consent of instructor. Course materials will examine music's contemporary role within cultures and societies around the world, introducing students to research methods in cultural studies and ethnomusicology.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 432 - Keyboard Literature
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.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 433 - Keyboard Literature II
Offered spring odd-numbered years. Continuation of MUSI 435.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 495 - Applied Study IV
(R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Continuation of MUSI 395. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble participation.
 1 To 4 Credits
Show Description MUSI 499 - Senior Recital/Capstone Pjt
(R-4) Offered autumn and spring.
 1 To 4 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 23- 31 Total Credits Required

Upper Division Writing Expecation

Rule: One course for 3 credits

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Show Description MUSI 415 - Music 20th Century to Present
Offered intermittently. Prereq., MUSI 302H and upper-division standing in music. Detailed analysis and comparison of selected instrumental, vocal and keyboard compositions of the 20th Century.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 416 - Topics in Music History
(R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq. MUSI 302H and upper division standing in music or consent of instructor. Course materials will examine the development of musical styles, genres, forms and aesthetics important to Western music, introducing students to research methods in musicology.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 417 - Cultural Studies in Music
(R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq. MUSI 302H and upper division standing in music, or consent of instructor. Course materials will examine music's contemporary role within cultures and societies around the world, introducing students to research methods in cultural studies and ethnomusicology.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 3-9 Total Credits Required

1st and 2nd year Ensemble requirements

Rule: One course each semester

Note: Ensembles MUSI 108A, 112A, 114A, 162A, #191, (#piano principals only) 1 credit each semester for a total of two credits each year.* 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.)

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Show Description MUSI 108A - Orchestra: UMSO
Offered autumn and spring. See MUSI 112A 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.
 1 Credits
Show Description MUSI 112A - Choir: Chamber Chorale
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 MUSI 112A-114A, 110A/310, 131A/331, and 122A/322 toward graduation.
 1 Credits
Show Description MUSI 114A - Band: UM Concert Band
Offered autumn and spring. See MUSI 112A for repeatability limitations. Major musical organizations open to all University students. Audition required for Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
 1 Credits
Show Description MUSI 162A - Chamber Ensembles I
(R-20) 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.
 1 Credits
Show Description MUSI 191 - Special / Experimental Courses
(R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
 1 To 9 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 4-14 Total Credits Required

3rd and fourth Ensemble Requirements

Rule: One course each semester

Note: Ensembles MUSI 308A, 312A, 314A, 362A, #391, ( #piano principals only )1 credit each semester for a total of two credits first year.* 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.)

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Show Description MUSI 308 - Orchestras II: UM
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in instrument of participation. See MUSI 108A for description.
 1 Credits
Show Description MUSI 362 - Chmbr Ens III: UM
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. See MUSI 122A.
 1 Credits
Show Description MUSI 391 - Special / Experimental Courses
(R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
 1 To 9 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 4-14 Total Credits Required

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Show Description WRIT 101 - College Writing I
UM: Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 095 or proof of passing score on writing diagnostic examination, referral by WRIT 095 instructor-SAT writing score at or above 440, MUSWA at or above 3.5, SAT/ACT essay score at or above 7, or ACT Combined English/Writing score at or above 18. Expository prose and research paper; emphasis on structure, argument, development of ideas, clarity, style, and diction. Students expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage. Credit not allowed for both WRIT 101 and COM 101. Grading A-F, or NC (no credit). MC: Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 095 or proof of appropriate SAT/ACT essay, English/Writing, writing section scores, appropriate MUSWA scores, or proof of passing scores on Writing Placement Exam). Expository prose and research paper; emphasis on structure, argument, development of ideas, clarity, style, and diction. Students expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage. Grading A-F, or NC (no credit).
 3 Credits

Lower division Writing Expectation

Rule: All courses required

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Show Description MUSI 302H - Music History II
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 202L. The history of music in Western civilization from 1750 to modern times. See MSUI 301H.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 3 Total Credits Required

Music Requirements for Mathematics

Rule: Three credits required

Note: Mathematics - M Couse 100 or above

Minimum Required Grade: C-
3 Total Credits Required

Music Requirements for Expressive Arts

Rule: See Commentary

Note: Expressive Arts - A Courses - (min. 3 credits) Ensembles and Sec. Lessons taken each semester satisfies this requirement.

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Music Requirements for Literary & Artistic Studies

Rule: See Commentary

Note: Literary and Artistic Studies - L Courses -(min. 3 credits) MUSI 202L taken in 1st year satisfies this requirement.

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Music Requirements for Historic & Cultural Studies

Rule: See Commentary

Note: Historical and Cultural Studies and American and European Perspectives - H/Y Courses - (min. 3 credits) MUSI 301and MUSI 302

Minimum Required Grade: C-
3 Total Credits Required

Music Requirements for Indigenous & Global Perspectives

Rule: All courses required

Note: Indigenous and Global Perspectives - (min. 3 credits) Required MUSI 207H

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Show Description MUSI 207H - World Music (equiv to 307)
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.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 3 Total Credits Required

Music Requirements for Natural Sciences

Rule: All courses required

Note: Natural Science (for this perspective, 6 credits required and at least one course Must include a lab experience)

Minimum Required Grade: C-
6 Total Credits Required

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