Music

Course Descriptions

Music-Education

• MUSE 120 - Techs: String Inst in Class I

  Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered autumn. Group instruction for beginning students on violin, viola, cello and bass, with emphasis on teaching procedures.

• MUSE 121 - Techs: String Inst in Class II

  Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered spring. Prereq., MUSE 120. Continuation of MUSE 120.

• MUSE 123 - Techniques: Voice

  Credits: 1. Offered autumn. This course examines vocal function and issues associated with the physical processes of singing such as alignment, breathing, creating sound, amplifying (resonating) sound. Additionally, students will learn basic information about becoming a voice teacher (or choral director). Students will also learn about singers' diction, voice classification, and the appropriate assigning of solo classical repertoire.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course
  • Performance Music Course

• MUSE 126 - Techs: Percussn Instruments I

  Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered autumn. Basic instruction in percussion instruments, with emphasis on teaching procedures.

• MUSE 127 - Techs: Percussn Instruments II

  Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 126. Continuation of MUSI 126. Basic instruction in percussion instruments, with emphasis on teaching procedures.

• MUSE 272 - Techniqus: Flute & Single Reed

  Credits: 1. Composers are expected to bring new musical ideas, sketches, and eventually finished pieces to the workshop, while performers are expected to read, critique, practice, and finally perform the new works.

• MUSE 273 - Techniques: Double Reed

  Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered autumn. Basic instruction in oboe and bassoon, with emphasis on teaching procedures.

• MUSE 274 - Techniques: Upper Brass

  Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered autumn. Basic instruction in trumpet and horn, with emphasis on teaching procedures.

• MUSE 275 - Techniques: Lower Brass

  Credits: 1. Offered spring. Basic instruction in trombone, baritone, and tuba, with emphasis on teaching procedures.

• MUSE 333 - Gen Music Methods & Materls I

  Credits: 2. 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.

• MUSE 334 - Gen Music Methods & Materls II

  Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and C&I 200. Continuation of MUSE 333.

• MUSE 397 - Methods: K-8 Music

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., C&I 200. 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.

• MUSE 425 - Technology and Materials

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn semesters, as an elective. The course will provide in-depth examination of technology and print resources appropriate for use in music classrooms K-12, all areas and ensembles. Students will work independently and collaboratively to reflect upon, discuss, and practice utilizing technology and print resources for the music classroom (K-12).

• MUSE 497 - Methods: Choral & Literature

  Credits: 2. Offered Spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and MUSE 123. Development of strategies for directing the secondary choral ensemble. Focus on rehearsal techniques and literature selection for the developing choir.

• MUSE 521 - Psychology of Music

  Credits: 2. 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. Level: Graduate

• MUSE 522 - Philosophy of Music

  Credits: 2. 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. Level: Graduate

• MUSE 581 - Arts Educ Institute

  Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered summer. Same as ART 581, THTR 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. Level: Graduate

• MUSE 582 - Arts Educ Seminar I

  Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Same as CP 582. Offered summers. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

• MUSE 583 - Arts Educ Seminar II

  Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Prereq., MUSE 582. Same as CP 583. Offered summers. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

• MUSE 584 - Arts Educ Seminar III

  Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-18) Prereq., MUSE 583. Same as CP 584. Continuation MUSE 583. Level: Graduate

• MUSE 585 - Arts Educ Seminar IV

  Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Prereq., MUSE 584. Same as CP 585. Continuation of MUSE 584. Level: Graduate

• MUSE 586 - Arts Educ Seminar V

  Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-8) Offered summer. Prereq., MUSE 585. Same as CP 586. Continuation and synthesis of preceding seminars. Level: Graduate

• MUSE 588 - Arts Ed Apprenticeship

  Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-24) Offered summer. Same as CP 588. Exploration of art forms to develop new artistic and communicative perceptions and awareness. Level: Graduate

Music

• MUSI 101L - Enjoyment of Music

  Credits: 3. 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 MUSI 101L and 202L (MUS 134L and 135L).

  Course Attributes:

  • Literary & Artistic Stds Crse

• MUSI 102A - Performance Study

  Credits: 1 TO 2. 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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course
  • Performance Music Course

• MUSI 104 - Music Fundamentals

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Basic principles of notation, including clefs, scales, intervals, cords and rhythm.

• MUSI 105 - Music Theory I

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Coreq., MUSI 140. Material and structure of music. Application of principles in tow-, three-, and four-part writing and the keyboard.

• MUSI 106 - Music Theory II

  Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 105. Coreq., MUSI 141. Continuation of MUSI 105.

• MUSI 108A - Orchestra: UMSO

  Credits: 1. 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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Ensemble Music Course
  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUSI 110A - Opera Theatre I

  Credits: 1. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Study and performance of the standard opera repertoire.

  Course Attributes:

  • Ensemble Music Course
  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUSI 111A - Singing for Non-Majors

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. An introduction to the skills which enable and enhance artistic singing. As a group, students work to understand and exercise good tone production, musicality, and performance skills.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUSI 112A - Choir

  Credits: 1. 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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Ensemble Music Course
  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUSI 114A - Band: UM Concert Band

  Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. See MUSI 112A for repeatability limitations. Major musical organizations open to all University students. Audition required for Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

  Course Attributes:

  • Ensemble Music Course
  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUSI 122A - Percussion Ensemble: UM

  Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. See MUSI 112A for repeatability limitations. Prereq., consent of instr. String, woodwind, brass, percussion, piano and vocal ensembles as appropriate to meet student needs.

  Course Attributes:

  • Ensemble Music Course
  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUSI 123A - World Percussion Ensemble

  Credits: 1. 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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUSI 130L - History of Jazz

  Credits: 3. 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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Literary & Artistic Stds Crse

• MUSI 131A - Jazz Ensemble I: UM Jazz Bands

  Credits: 1. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Study and performance of the jazz repertoire.

  Course Attributes:

  • Ensemble Music Course
  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUSI 132L - History of Rock & Roll

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and 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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Literary & Artistic Stds Crse

• MUSI 133L - Cntry Msc:Cowbys,Opry,Nshville

  Credits: 3. This course will explore the country music genre, including its major performers, songwriters, songs and impact on culture from the early times on the radio to the beginning of the twenty-first century. 

  Course Attributes:

  • Literary & Artistic Stds Crse

• MUSI 135A - Keyboard Skills I

  Credits: 1. Offered autumn.  Music reading, techniques, and harmonization skills acquired through study of solo and ensemble repertoire in a contemporary electronic piano laboratory.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course
  • Performance Music Course

• MUSI 136A - Keyboard Skills II

  Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 135A. Continuation of  MUSI 135A.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course
  • Performance Music Course

• MUSI 138 - Language of Music I

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Music fundamentals including scales, intervals, triads, and rhythm as they are written and heard. Practical application to the voice and/ or keyboard.

• MUSI 139 - Language of Music II

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 138. Continuation of MUSI 138 with emphasis on analysis of musical examples and aural recognition of basic harmonic patterns.

• MUSI 140 - Aural Perception I

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Coreq., MUSI 105. A laboratory course in singing and dictation to supplement Theory I.

• MUSI 141 - Aural Perception II

  Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 140; coreq., MUSI 106. Continuation of MUSI 140. 

• MUSI 155A - Marching: Grizzly Marchng Band

  Credits: 1. Offered autumn. See MUSI 112A for repeatability limitations. A musical organization of brass, woodwinds, percussion, and auxiliary units open to all University students with no audition required.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUSI 160A - Beginning Guitar

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. A beginning course in the fundamentals of playing folk guitar. Includes introduction to the rudiments of music.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUSI 162A - Chamber Ensembles I

  Credits: 1. (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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUSI 180 - Composition I

  Credits: 1 TO 2. (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.

• MUSI 191 - Special / Experimental Courses

  Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• MUSI 192 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

• MUSI 195 - Applied Study I

  Credits: 1 TO 4. (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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

• MUSI 202L - Intro to Music Literature

  Credits: 3. 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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Literary & Artistic Stds Crse

• MUSI 205 - Music Theory III

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 106 and 141; coreq., MUSI 240. Continuation of MUSI 106.

• MUSI 206 - Music Theory IV

  Credits: 2. 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.

• MUSI 207H - World Music (equiv to 307)

  Credits: 3. 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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Historical & Cultural Course
  • Indigenous and Global

• MUSI 218 - Int Piano Cls (Honors)

  Credits: 1. Offered intermittently. Prereq., placement examination. Accelerated offering of the material covered in MUSI 235 and 236.

  Course Attributes:

  • Performance Music Course

• MUSI 225 - Jazz Theory & Improvisation I

  Credits: 2. 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.

• MUSI 226 - Jazz Theory & Improvisation II

  Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 225. Continuation of MUSI 225.

• MUSI 235 - Keyboard Skills III

  Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 136A or equiv. Continuation of MUSI 136A.

  Course Attributes:

  • Performance Music Course

• MUSI 236 - Keyboard Skills IV

  Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 235. Continuation of MUSI 235, culminates in piano functional examination.

  Course Attributes:

  • Performance Music Course

• MUSI 240 - Aural Perception III

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 106 and 141; coreq., MUSI 205. A lab course in singing and dictation to supplement Theory III.

• MUSI 241 - Aural Perception IV

  Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 240; coreq., MUSI 206. See MUSI 240.

• MUSI 267A - Composer's Workshop

  Credits: 1. This is a composition workshop and new music ensemble, in which student composers and performers collaborate, guided by a faculty composer, to develop new pieces.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUSI 280 - Composition II

  Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., 4 credits of MUSI 180. Original work in composition may be substituted for upper-division electives for students not majoring in theory or composition.

• MUSI 281 - Diction: English, Italian

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Introduced course participants to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) with application to American English Diction and Italian Diction.

• MUSI 282 - Dict: Gmn & French (equiv 382)

  Credits: 2. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Applies IPA to French and German Diction and addresses other guidelines that apply to the lyric pronunciation of these languages. Students will transcribe, translate, recite, and sing German and French texts. This is a required course for BM vocal performance majors; MUS 281 is the prerequisite course. Students who would like to be considered for mid-year registration in this diction series may do so only with the consent of the instructor.

• MUSI 291 - Special / Experimental Courses

  Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• MUSI 295 - Applied Study II

  Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of 151. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble participation.

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

• MUSI 296 - Piano Prof Assessment

  Credits: 0. 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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Service Learning/Volunteer

• MUSI 301H - Music History I

  Credits: 3. 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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Historical & Cultural Course
  • American and European

• MUSI 302H - Music History II

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 202L. The history of music in Western civilization from 1750 to modern times. See MSUI 301H.

  Course Attributes:

  • Historical & Cultural Course
  • Writing Course-Advanced
  • American and European

• MUSI 304A - Sound in the Natural World

  Credits: 3. Offered even-numbered years.  This is a music composition and performance course that explores sound/music in relation to wilderness.  Students will learn from cultures that have stayed in contact with their natural environment and will create compositions from materials collected in the field and will perform and critique them. As a result, students will become familiar with their own creative process.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUSI 308 - Orchestras II: UM

  Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in instrument of participation. See MUSI 108A for description.

• MUSI 310 - Opera Theatre II

  Credits: 1. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. See MUSI 131A for description.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUSI 312 - Choir III

  Credits: 1 TO 8. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in voice. See MUSI 112A for description.

• MUSI 314 - Band III: UM Concert Band

  Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in instrument of participation. See MUSI 114A for description.

• MUSI 322 - UM Percussion Ensemble

  Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. See MUSI 122A.

• MUSI 323 - World Percussion Ensemble

  Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. See MUSI 122A.

• MUSI 331 - Jzz Ens II: UM

  Credits: 1. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. See MUSI 131A for description.

• MUSI 332 - Advanced Functional Piano

  Credits: 1. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. Techniques of harmonization, transposition, sight-reading, modulation, and improvisation.

• MUSI 333 - Practicum in Piano Pedagogy

  Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Offered intermittently. Prereq. or coreq., MUSI 435, 436. Student teaching of young pianists.

• MUSI 335 - Instrumental Conducting

  Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Conducting methods and practice. Teaching methods and materials.

• MUSI 336 - Choral Conducting

  Credits: 2. (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.

• MUSI 342 - Vocal Repertoire I

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Comprehensive acquaintance with styles and interpretation in British, German, and possible additional repertoire genres.

• MUSI 343 - Vocal Repertoire II

  Credits: 2. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Comprehensive acquaintance with styles and interpretation in American, French and possible additional genres.

• MUSI 355 - Marching Band II: Grizzly

  Credits: 1. (R-4) Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 155A or consent of instr. A musical organization of brass, woodwinds, percussion, and auxiliary units open to all University students.

• MUSI 356 - Form & Analysis I

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Detailed harmonic and formal analysis of representative works from the Baroque period to the present.

• MUSI 357 - Form & Analysis II

  Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and MUSI 356. Continuation of MUSI 356.

• MUSI 362 - Chmbr Ens III: UM

  Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. See MUSI 122A.

• MUSI 380 - Composition III

  Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and 4 credits in MUSI 280. Creative writing of music.

• MUSI 388 - Concert Attendance UM

  Credits: 0. 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.

• MUSI 391 - Special / Experimental Courses

  Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• MUSI 392 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

• MUSI 395 - Applied Study III

  Credits: 1 TO 4. (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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

• MUSI 399 - Junior Recital

  Credits: 1 TO 2. Coreq., MUSI 395. Offered autumn and spring. Public performance guided by applied music faculty during the junior year of applied study. This recital, consisting of a minimum of 20 minutes of music, may be scheduled in conjunction with another student’s junior recital. Co-Requisite: MUSI 395.

• MUSI 407 - Counterpoint I

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Writing and analysis of contrapuntal styles through the 18th century.

• MUSI 409 - String Pedagogy & Literature

  Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Procedures and materials in class string instruction.

• MUSI 411 - Woodwind Pedagogy

  Credits: 2. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Procedures and materials in individual and class instruction are discussed. Philosophies, repertoire, individual and group techniques used in teaching woodwinds.

• MUSI 412 - Brass Pedagogy

  Credits: 2. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Procedures and materials in individual and class instruction are discussed. Philosophies, repertoire, individual and group techniques used in teaching brass instruments.

• MUSI 413 - Percussion Pedagogy

  Credits: 2. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Procedures and materials in individual and class instruction are discussed. Philosophies, repertoire, individual and group techniques used in teaching percussion instruments.

• MUSI 415 - Music 20th Century to Present

  Credits: 3. 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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Writing Course-Advanced

• MUSI 416 - Topics in Music History

  Credits: 3. (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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Writing Course-Advanced

• MUSI 417 - Cultural Studies in Music

  Credits: 3. (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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Writing Course-Advanced

• MUSI 420 - Jazz Pedagogy

  Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years.  Prereq., upper division or graduate standing in music or consent of instructor.  Development of skills needed to rehearse and direct jazz ensembles at the middle school through high school level.

• MUSI 432 - Keyboard Literature

  Credits: 3. 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.

• MUSI 433 - Keyboard Literature II

  Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Continuation of MUSI 435.

• MUSI 435 - Piano Methods & Materials I

  Credits: 3. 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.

• MUSI 436 - Piano Methods & Materials II

  Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., MUSI 435. Continuation of MUSI 435.

• MUSI 440 - Orchestration

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Orchestrating and transcribing for orchestra and band instruments.

• MUSI 442 - Vocal Studio Pedagogy and Lit

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn odd-numbered years or spring even-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Procedures, philosophies and terminology used in the teaching of singing. Individual and group techniques.

• MUSI 444 - Advanced Vocal Pedagogy

  Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years or as needed. Prereq., MUSI 442 or consent of instructor. A detailed examination of foundational vocal technique and science topics including respiration, phonation, resonation, and articulation. Offers students the opportunity to explore current topics in the field and how to approach them as a singer or voice teacher.

• MUSI 467 - Composers' Workshop II

  Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. See MUSI 122A.

• MUSI 470 - Jazz Arranging & Composition

  Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Prereq., upper division or graduate standing in music or consent of instructor. Composing and arranging for small to medium sized jazz ensembles. Rhythmic rewriting of melodies, re-harmonization techniques, arranging of pre-existing jazz compositions, and original compositions.

• MUSI 480 - Composition IV

  Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., 3 credits in MUSI 380. A continuation of composition with writing in the larger forms.

• MUSI 491 - Special / Experimental Courses

  Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• MUSI 492 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

• MUSI 495 - Applied Study IV

  Credits: 1 TO 4. (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.

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

• MUSI 499 - Senior Recital/Capstone Pjt

  Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring.

• MUSI 500 - Secondary Perform Area

  Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of  MUSI 102A. Level: Graduate

• MUSI 511 - Advanced Conducting

  Credits: 2. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., MUSI 335/336 and consent of instr. Class and/or individual study of the art of conducting with emphasis on performance with university performing groups. Level: Graduate

• MUSI 520 - Research in Music

  Credits: 1 TO 2. 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. Level: Graduate

• MUSI 525 - Sem Vocal Literature

  Credits: 2. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Concentrated study of opera literature, song literature or choral literature. Level: Graduate

• MUSI 526 - Sem Instrumental Lit

  Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Concentrated study of symphonic literature or instrumental chamber music literature. Level: Graduate

• MUSI 551 - Major Performance Area

  Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of MUSI 495. Level: Graduate

• MUSI 554 - Analytical Techniques I

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., graduate standing in music. A survey of the theoretical approach of leading composers from the polyphonic period to the present. Level: Graduate

• MUSI 555 - Analytical Techniques II

  Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., MUSI 554. Continuation of MUSI 554. Level: Graduate

• MUSI 559 - Composition

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Continuation of MUSI 480. Level: Graduate

• MUSI 593 - Professional Projects

  Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-4) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Level: Graduate

  Course Attributes:

  • Faculty-Led Study Abroad

• MUSI 595 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-8) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

• MUSI 596 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Students must have projects approved by a music faculty member before enrolling. Level: Graduate

  Course Attributes:

  • Service Learning/Volunteer

• MUSI 598 - Internship

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Level: Graduate

• MUSI 599 - Thesis

  Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Level: Graduate

• MUSI 699 - Dissertation

  Credits: 1 TO 12. Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Level: Graduate

Music-Technology

• MUST 110 - Digital Audio & Multitracking

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Composition of computer music through recording, editing, and processing sound with digital audio software. Study of the theory and application of digital audio recording, multitracking, and digital signal processing, and electroacoustic music history. Survey of historical and current electronic and computer music composers, pieces, and practices.

• MUST 210 - Sequencng, Synthesis, Sampling

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., MUST 110. Composition of computer music using MIDI sequencing, sampling, and synthesis software, and score preparation using music notation software. Study of the theory and application of MIDI, synthesis algorithms, and effects processing, and the practice of music engraving.

• MUST 227A - Mtn Electroacoustc Lptp Ens I

  Credits: 1. This is a new music workshop, in which student composers, guided by a faculty composer, collaborate on new pieces for electroacoustic ensemble.  Each student will compose structured improvisations, scored with a combination of traditional and graphic notation, that the Mountain Electroacoustic Laptop Ensemble (MELEe) will perform, with their electric or amplified instruments, MIDI controllers, and laptop computers.  Successful completion of MUST 310 is a prerequisite for taking this class, unless otherwise exempted by the instructor.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• MUST 310 - Interactivity Digitl Sgnl Proc

  Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., MUST 210 and upper-division standing in music. Composition of interactive computer music using a graphical programming environment for MIDI, synthesis, and digital signal processing. Study of graphical programming, interactive composition and performance, generating and processing MIDI data, synthesizing computer-generated sound, and processing digital audio in real-time.

• MUST 410 - Computer Music Programming

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Upper-division standing in music. Composition of computer music through programming. Study of object oriented programming, synthesis and digital signal processing techniques, music-generating algorithms, sound spatialization, graphical user interface design, and external control.

• MUST 427 - Mtn Electroacoustc Lptp Ens II

  Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. See MUSI 122A.

• MUST 492 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.

• MUST 595 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-8) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

• MUST 596 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Students must have projects approved by a music faculty member before enrolling. Level: Graduate