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 teacher or supervisor of music in the elementary/secondary schools; for a career directed toward composition, 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 emphases in performance, theory or composition; and Bachelor of Arts with a major in music. Graduate degree programs are Master of Music with majors in performance or composition; Master of Music Education; Master of Arts with a major in music history and literature.
The Music Department is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
In general, admission as a freshman 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 in 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 to consult with students and parents during the high school period by correspondence or by interviews on the campus. Every student wishing to become a music major must audition and take the Music Theory Placement Examination during orientation.
Special Degree Requirements
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 a minimum of 154 recitals prior to graduation.
5. All majors seeking a B.M., B.M.E., or B.A. degree and who are registered for 5 or more credits must participate in a band, orchestra or choral group each semester of residence of the regular school year. Students who are wind or percussion instrument majors in their performance field must register for band (or orchestra, if designated) every semester; string majors must register for orchestra every semester; voice majors must register for choir every semester. Piano and organ majors must fulfill this requirement by taking Music 107A/307A, 108A/308A, 109A, 110A/310A, 150A/350A or 196/496. Exceptions to this requirement are made only by the music faculty executive committee.
6. Candidates for the B.M. or B.M.E. degree and for the teaching major in music must demonstrate, through examination by the piano staff, functional knowledge of the piano normally achieved by completing Music 216 Intermediate Piano in Class II, or equivalent.
7. Outstanding seniors in Curriculum A or C may give a one-half recital only. Students who must give a full recital (Curriculum B) may satisfy the requirement by giving two half recitals.
8. Candidates for the B.M.E., B.M., or B.A. degree 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, or sucessfully completed an upper-division recital performance during that period.
9. All students 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.
10. Successful completion of all lower-division core courses is required for admission to upper-division academic study in music and student teaching in music. The lower-division core includes Music 111-112 (Theory I, II), 4 crs.; Music 211-212 (Theory III, IV), 4 crs.; Music 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 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.; and successful completion of the upper-division recital performance. Transfer students shall be admitted to 300 or above courses with the stipulation that they complete lower-division requirements within their first two semesters of residence.
11. All candidates for the B.M.E, B.M. or B.A. degrees must complete 39 music and/or non-music credits numbered 300 or above. Upper-division large and chamber ensembles may not count as upper-division electives within the minimum degree requirements except as designated for a particular degree program.
12. All candidates for the B.M.E., B.M. or B.A. degrees must complete FA 265 and 266 (The Arts in Culture I, II) 6 crs. in addition to Music requirements for each degree.
Curriculum A Bachelor of Music Education Degree
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, which meets the state requirements for certification for public school teaching (see School of Education for special certification requirements) and provides training and background for conducting instrumental and choral groups and teaching general music (K-12).
Music course requirements total 71 credits: Music 101 (Principal Performance Area I), 2 crs.; 201 (Principal Performance Area II), 2 crs.; 301 (Principal Performance Area III), 1 cr.; 100A (Performance Study), 2 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) 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. Music 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.; 115A-116A (Piano in Class I, II), 2 crs. (except keyboard principals); 215-216 (Intermediate Piano in Class I, I), 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.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 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.; 328 (Orchestration I), 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 320 (Piano Methods and Materials I) 2 crs. and Music 346 (Advanced Functional Piano) 1 cr. in addition to upper-division music electives.
Students who complete an academic minor need not complete the upper-division music electives.
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 160 credits.
Curriculum B Bachelor of Music Degree with Majors in Performance, Composition or Theory
The serious instrumentalist or vocalist may enroll for training leading to the Bachelor of Music degree with a major in performance. Enrollment may not be completed until the student has received the recommendation of a major professor or a committee of the music faculty. Enrollment as a theory or composition major requires the approval of an area faculty member. This degree does not qualify a student for public school teaching in Montana.
Emphasis in Piano or Organ (B-1)
Music requirements for an emphasis in piano or organ total 85 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 (Choral Ensembles), 108A (Orchestras), 109A (Marching Band), 110A (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, 108A, or 110A; 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.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 crs.; 324H-325H (Music History I, II), 6 crs.; 346 (Advanced Functional Piano), 1 cr.; 361-362 (Form and Analysis I, II), 4 crs.; 320-321 (Piano Methods and Materials), 4 crs.; 445 (Senior Recital), 2 crs.; upper-division electives 11 crs., toward which piano majors must complete 432-433 (Keyboard Literature I, II), and 302 or 303 (Instrumental Conducting or Choral Conducting), and toward which orga majors must complete 303 (Choral Conducting) 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 40 non-music credits is required, including 3 credits in FA 265, 266 (The Arts in Culture I or II), and at least 39 credits, music and/or nonmusic, numbered 300 or above; and for organ majors only, 10 credits in French or German.
Emphasis in Voice (B-2)
Music course requirements for an emphasis in voice total 84 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.; 107A/307A (Choral Ensembles), 8 crs.; 113A/313A (Opera Workshop), 2 crs.; 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.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 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.; 341 (Vocal Pedagogy), 2 crs.; 445 (Senior Recital), 2 crs.; upper-division music electives, 11 crs.
A minimum of 40 non-music credits is required, including 3 credits of FA 265, 266 (The Arts in Culture I or II, and at least 39 credits, music or non/music, numbered 300 or above; Drama 111A, 3 crs.; and 10 credits of foreign language to be chosen from French or German.
Emphasis in Orchestral Instruments (B-3)
Music course requirements for an emphasis in an orchestral instrument 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.; 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.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 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) 309 (Pedagogy ofStrings).
A minimum of 40 non-music credits is required including 3 credits of FA 265, 266 (The Arts in Culture I or II), and at least 39 credits, music and/or nonmusic, numbered 300 or above.
Major in Composition or Theory (B-4) (B-5)
Music course requirements for a major in composition or theory total 85 credits: Music 101 (Principal Performance Area I), 2 crs.; 201 (Principal Performance Area II), 2 crs.; 301 (Principal 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, 114A/314A, 150A/350A or 196/446 Independent Study/Piano Accompanying), 8 crs., of which at least 4 credits must be in 107A section one, 108A, or 110A; 111-112 (Theory I, II), 4 crs.; 211-212 (Theory III, IV), 4 crs.; 137-138 (Aural Perception I, II),4 crs.; 170 (Introduction to Music Technology), 2 crs.; 237-238 (Aural Perception III, IV), 4 crs.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 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.; FA265 or 266 (The Arts in Culture I or II), 3 crs.; 302 (Instrumental Conducting) or 303 (Choral Conducting), 2 crs.; 328 (Orchestration I), 2 crs.; 361-362 (Form and Analysis I, II), 4 crs.; 6 crs. of upper-division music electives for theory majors, and 2 crs. of upper-division music electives for composition majors. Composition majors must also complete 4 crs. selected from 124-131 (Instruments in Class); 424 (Music of the 20th Century), 2 crs.; 359 (Composition III), 6 crs.; and 459 (Composition IV), 6 crs.; and 499 (Professional Projects), 2 crs. Theory majors must also complete 329 (Orchestration II), 2 crs.; 379-380 (Counterpoint I, II), 6 crs.; and 395 (Special Topics), 4 crs. and 495 (Special Topics), 4 crs. The special topics will include emphasis on pedagogy of theory and supervised practicum with undergraduate students.
A minimum of 40 non-music credits is required, including 3 credits of FA 265, 266 (The Arts in Culture I or II), and at least 39 credits, music and/or nonmusic, numbered 300 or above.
Students taking voice or an orchestral instrument in the Music 101-401 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.
Curriculum C Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Music
Students with a pre-college background in performance may elect curriculum C, a course 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 in preparation for teaching careers in colleges or private schools.
The elective portion ofthe 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 52 credits in music and 52 credits in non-music courses, of which at least 40 credits must be in the College of Arts and Sciences. 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 Mus 150A/350A (Piano Ensembles) and/or Mus 196/496 (Independent Studies/Piano Accompanying) to a maximum of 12 credits Large and Chamber Ensemble Music. Course requirements for Curriculum C include: Music 101 (Principal Performance Area I), 2-4 crs.; 201 (Principal Performance Area II), 2-4 crs.; 301 (Principal Performance Area III), 2-4 crs.; 401 (Principal Performance Area IV), 2-4 crs.; 107A/307A (Choral Ensembles), 108A/308A (Orchestras), 109A (Marching Band), or 110A/310A (Concert Bands), 8crs. (keyboard 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.; 137-138 (Aural Perception I, II), 4 crs.; 237-238 (Aural Perception III, IV), 4 crs.; 135L (Introduction to Music Literature), 3 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.; English, 6 crs. (to include English 101); foreign language, 20 crs. (with a minimum of two semestersinone language); Liberal Studies 151L-152L, 8 crs.
Suggested Course of Study
Bachelor of Music Education Degree (A)
First Year A S
| *Mus 107A-110A, 150A, 196 Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 101 Principal Performance I | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 111-112 Theory I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 115A-116A Piano in Class I, II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 117 Voice in Class | 1 | - |
| Mus 135L Intro to Music Literature | - | 3 |
| Mus 137-138 Aural Perception I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Psyc 100S Introduction to Psychology | - | 4 |
| Electives and General Education (English 101) | 8 | 4 |
| Total | 16 | 18 |
Second Year
| Mus 107A-110A, 150A, 196 Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 201 Principal Performance II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 211-212 Theory III, IV | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 215-216 Intermediate Piano in Class I, II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 324H-325H Music History I, II | 3 | 3 |
| Mus 237-238 Aural Perception III, IV | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 124-125 Strings in Class I, II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 126-129 Woodwinds or Brass in Class | 1 | 1 |
| Professional education | 3 | 3 |
| Electives & General Education | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 18 | 18 |
Third Year
| Mus 307A-310A, 350A, 496 Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 100A Performance Study | - | 1 |
| Mus 126-131 Woodwinds, Brass or Percussion in Class | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 301 Principal Performance III | 1 | - |
| Mus 302 Instrumental Conducting | - | 2 |
| Mus 303 Choral Conducting | 2 | - |
| Mus 305 Instrumental Methods and Materials | 2 | - |
| Mus 306 Choral Methods and Materials | - | 2 |
| Mus 322-323 General Music Methods & Materials I, II | 3 | 3 |
| Mus 328 Orchestration I | 2 | - |
| Professional education | 4 | 3 |
| Electives & General Education | - | 3 |
| Total | 17 | 17 |
Fourth Year
| Mus 307A-310A, 350A, 496 Ensembles | 1 | - |
| Mus 100A Performance Study | 1 | - |
| *Upper-division music electives | 3 | - |
| **Student Teaching | - | 12 |
| Professional education | 3 | - |
| Electives & General Education | 7 | - |
| Total | 15 | 12 |
*Keyboard principals also must take Music 320 and Music 346.
**May be scheduled autumn semester with appropriate adjustments in remaining schedule.
Bachelor of Music, Major in Performance, Emphasis in Piano or Organ (B-1)
First Year A S
| Mus 107A-110A, 150A, 196 Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 111-112 Theory I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 135L Introduction to Music Literature | - | 3 |
| Mus 137-138 Aural Perception I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 151 Major Performance Area I | 3 | 3 |
| Electives and General Education (English 101 | 8 | 5 |
| Total | 16 | 16 |
Second Year
| Mus 107A-110A, 150A, 196 Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 211-212 Theory III, IV | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 324H-325H Music History I, II | 3 | 3 |
| Mus 237-238 Aural Perception III, IV | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 251 Major Performance Area II | 4 | 4 |
| Electives & General Education | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 17 | 17 |
Third Year
| Mus 107A-110A, 350A, 496 Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 320-321 Piano Methods and Materials I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 346 Advanced Functional Piano | - | 1 |
| Mus 351 Major Performance Area III | 4 | 4 |
| *Upper-division music electives | 3 | 3 |
| Electives & General Education | 6 | 5 |
| Total | 16 | 16 |
Fourth Year
| Mus 107A-110A, 350A, 496 Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 361-362 Form and Analysis I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 445 Senior Recital | - | 2 |
| Mus 451 Major Performance Area IV | 4 | 4 |
| *Upper-division music electives | 3 | 2 |
| Electives & General Education | 6 | 5 |
| Total | 16 | 16 |
*Piano majors must include Music 432-433 (Keyboard Literature), and either 302 or 303
(Instrumental Conducting or Choral Conducting). Organ majors must include Music 303 (Choral
Conducting) and 2 crs. of independent study in organ construction, design, and pedagogy.
Bachelor of Music, Major in Performance, Emphasis in Voice (B-2)
First Year A S
| Mus 107A Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 111-112 Theory I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 115A-116A Piano in Class I, II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 135L Introduction to Music Literature | - | 3 |
| Mus 137-138 Aural Perception I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 151 Major Performance Area I | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 181-182 Diction | 2 | 2 |
| Electives and General Education (English 101) | 6 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 16 |
Second Year
| Mus 107A-Ensembles 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 211-212 Theory III, IV | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 215-216 Intermediate Piano in Class I, II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 324H-325H Music History I, II | 3 | 3 |
| Mus 237-238 Aural Perception III, IV | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 251 Major Performance Area II | 2 | 2 |
| Foreign language | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 16 | 16 |
Third Year
| Mus 307A Ensembles 1 1 | ||
| Mus 113A Opera Workshop 1 1 | ||
| Mus 303 Choral Conducting 2 - | ||
| Mus 340 Vocal Repertoire 2 2 | ||
| Mus 341 Vocal Pedagogy - 2 | ||
| Mus 351 Major Performance Area III 2 2 | ||
| Mus 361-362 Form and Analysis I, II 2 2 | ||
| Electives & General Education 67 | ||
| Total 16 17 |
Fourth Year
| Mus 307A Ensembles I | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 445 Senior Recital | - | 2 |
| Mus 451 Major Performance Area IV | 2 | 2 |
| Upper-division music electives | 4 | 3 |
| Electives & General Education | 9 | 9 |
| Total | 16 | 17 |
Bachelor of Music, Major in Performance, Emphasis in Orchestral Instruments (B-3)
First Year A S
| Mus 108A, 110A Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 111-112 Theory I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 115A-116A Piano in Class I, II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 135L Introduction to Music Literature | - | 3 |
| Mus 137-138 Aural Perception I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 151 Major Performance Area I | 3 | 3 |
| Electives and General Education (English 101) | 7 | 4 |
| Total | 16 | 16 |
Second Year
| Mus 108A, 110A Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 211-212 Theory III, IV | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 215-216A Intermediate Piano in Class I, II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 324H-325H Music History I, II | 3 | 3 |
| Mus 237-238 Aural Perception III, IV | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 251 Major Performance Area II | 3 | 3 |
| Electives & General Education | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 17 | 17 |
Third Year
| Mus 308A, 310A Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 350A Chamber Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 302 Instrumental Conducting | - | 2 |
| Mus 351 Major Performance Area III | 4 | 4 |
| Mus 361-362 Form and Analysis I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Upper-division music electives | 2 | 2 |
| Electives & General Education | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 16 | 16 |
Fourth Year
| Mus 308A, 310A Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 350A Chamber Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 445 Senior Recital | - | 2 |
| Mus 451 Major Performance Area IV | 4 | 4 |
| Upper-division music electives | 2 | 2 |
| Electives and General Education | 8 | 6 |
| Total | 16 | 16 |
Bachelor of Music with a Major in Composition (B-4)
First Year A S
| Mus 101 Principal Performance Area I | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 107A-110A Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 111-112 Theory I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 115A-116A Piano in Class I, II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 135L Introduction Music Literature | - | 3 |
| Mus 137-138 Aural Perception I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 159 Composition I | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 170 Intro Technology | - | 2 |
| Electives and General Education (English 101) | 7 | 4 |
| Total | 16 | 16 |
Second Year
| Mus 107A-110A Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 201 Principal Performance Area II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 211-212 Theory III, IV | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 215-216 Intermediate Piano in Class I, II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 324H-325H Music History I, II | 3 | 3 |
| Mus 237-238 Aural Perception III, IV | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 259 Composition II | 2 | 2 |
| Electives & General Education | 6 | 5 |
| Total | 17 | 17 |
Third Year
| Mus 100A Performance Study | - | 1 |
| Mus 307A-310A Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 124-131 Instruments in Class | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 301 Principal Performance Area III | 1 | - |
| Mus 302 Instrumental Conducting OR Mus 303 Choral Conducting | 2 | - |
| Mus 328 Orchestration I | 2 | - |
| Mus 359 Composition III | 3 | 3 |
| Upper-division music electives | - | 2 |
| Electives & General Education | 5 | 7 |
| Total | 16 | 16 |
Fourth Year
| Mus 100A Performance Study | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 307A-310A Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 124-131 Instruments in Class | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 361-362 Form and Analysis I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 424 Music of the 20th Century | 2 | - |
| Mus 459 Composition IV | 3 | 3 |
| Upper-division music electives | - | 2 |
| Electives & General Education | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 16 | 16 |
Bachelor of Music with a Major in Theory (B-5)
First Year A S
| Mus 101 Principal Performance Area I | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 107A-110A Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 111-112 Theory I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 115A-116A Piano in Class I, II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 135L Introduction to Music Literature | - | 3 |
| Mus 137-138 Aural Perception I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 159 Composition I | 2 | 2 |
| Electives and General Education (English 101) | 7 | 4 |
Second Year
| Mus 107A-110A-Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 201-Principal Performance Area II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 211-212-Theory III, IV | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 215-216-Intermediate Piano in Class I,II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 324H-325H-Music History I, II | 3 | 3 |
| Mus 237-238-Aural Perception III, IV | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 259-Composition II | 2 | 2 |
| Electives & General Education | 5 | 5 |
| 17 | 17 |
Third Year
| Mus 100A-Performance Study | - | 1 |
| Mus 307A-310A-Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 301-Principal Performance Area III | 1 | - |
| Mus 302-Instrumental Conducting OR Mus 303-Choral Conducting | 2 | - |
| Mus 328-329-Orchestration I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 361-362-Form and Analysis I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 395-Special Topics in Theory | 2 | 2 |
| Upper-Division Music Electives | 2 | 2 |
| Electives & General Education | 4 | 6 |
| 16 | 16 |
Fourth Year
| Mus 100A-Performance Study | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 307A-310A-Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 379-380-Counterpoint I, II | 3 | 3 |
| Mus 495-Special Topics in Theory | 2 | 2 |
| Upper-Division Music Electives | 2 | 2 |
| Electives & General Education | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | 16 |
| Mus 107A-110A-Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 101-Principal Performance Area I | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Mus 111-112-Theory I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 115A-116A-Piano in Class I, II | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 135L-Introduction to Music Literature | - | 3 |
| Mus 137-138-Aural Perception I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Elective and General Education (English 101) | 8-9 | 5-6 |
| 16 | 16 |
Second Year
| Mus 107A-110A-Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 201-Principal Performance Area II | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Mus 211-212-Theory III ,IV | 2 | 2 |
| Mus 324H-325H-Music History I, II | 3 | 3 |
| Mus 237-238-Aural Perception III, IV | 2 | 2 |
| Foreign Language and General Education | 7-8 | 7-8 |
| 17 | 17 |
Third Year
| Mus 307A-310A-Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 301-Principal Performance Area III | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Mus 361-362-Form and Analysis I, II | 2 | 2 |
| Foreign Language and General Education | 11-12 | 11-12 |
| 16 | 16 |
Fourth Year
| Mus 307A-310A-Ensembles | 1 | 1 |
| Mus 401-Principal Performance Area IV | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Upper-division academic music electives | 2 | 2 |
| Electives & General Education | 11-12 | 11-12 |
| 16 | 16 |
Requirements for a Minor
To receive a non-teaching minor in music the student must earn at least 30 credits to include the following: Fine Arts 265, 266 (The Arts in Culture) 6 crs,; Music 101 (Principal Performance ), 2 crs.; 2 crs. Chosen from Music 107A, 108A, 109A, 110A, 113A, 114A, 150A, (Ensembles), taken concurrently with 101; Music 111,112 (Music Theory I,II), 4 crs.; Music 137, 138 (Aural Perception I,II), 4 crs.; and 12 crs. of music electives approved by a music advisor.
Courses
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. Prereq., consent of instr. Individual instruction in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, carillon, string, wind and percussion instruments. A total of I credits is allowed in any one performance area.
U 101 Principal Performance Area I 1-2 cr. (R-6) Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Instruction in voice, piano, organ, string, wind and percussion instruments. A student entering 101 should show evidence of the equivalent of a minimum of two years' prior study.
U 107A Choral Ensembles 1 cr. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Prereq., Mus 111. Coreq., Mus 138. Continuation of Mus 111.
U 113A Opera Workshop 1 cr. (R-8) Prereq., consent of instr. Study and performance of the standard opera repertoire.
U 114A UM Jazz Bands 1 cr. (R-8) Prereq., consent of instr. Study and performance of the jazz repertoire.
U 115A Piano in Class I 1 cr. 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. Prereq., MUS 115A. Continuation of 115A.
U 117A Voice in Class I cr. 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. Basic principles of notation, including clefs, scales, intervals, cords and rhythm.
U 124 String Instruments in Class I 1 cr. (R-2) 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) Prereq., Mus 124. Continuation of 124.
U 126 Double Reed Class 1 cr. (R-2) Basic instruction in oboe and bassoon, with emphasis on teaching procedures.
U 127 Flute and Single Reed Class 1 cr. (R-2) Basic instruction in flute, clarinet, and saxophone, with emphasis on teaching procedures.
U 128 Upper Brass Class 1 cr. (R-2) Basic instruction in trumpet and horn, with emphasis on teaching procedures.
U 129 Lower Brass Class 1 cr. Basic instruction in trombone, baritone, and tuba, with emphasis on teaching procedures.
U 130 Percussion Instruments I 1 cr. (R-2) Basic instruction in percussion instruments, with emphasis on teaching procedures.
U 131 Percussion Instruments II 1 cr. (R-2) Basic instruction in percussion instruments, with emphasis on teaching procedures.
U 132L History of Jazz 3 cr. 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. 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. 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. Prereq., for non-majors, consent of instr. A survey of representative examples of the standard music 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 Music 135L and 134L.
U 136H Music of the World's Peoples 3 cr. 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. Coreq., Mus 111. A laboratory course in singing and dictation to supplement Theory I.
U 138 Aural Perception II 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 137; coreq., Mus 112. Continuation of 137.
U 142 Jazz Theory and Improvisation I 2 cr. 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. Prereq., Mus 142. Continuation of 142.
U 147A Beginning Folk Guitar 2 cr. A beginning course in the fundamentals of playing folk guitar. Includes introduction to the rudiments of music.
U 150A Chamber Ensembles 1 cr. 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) Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Instruction in voice, piano, organ, string, wind and percussion instruments. Students entering 151 must slow talent for solo performance and evidence of the equivalent of a minimum of four years prior study.
U 159 Composition I 2 cr. (R-4) 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. 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. 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. Same as Drama 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. 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 alternate years.
U 182 German and French Diction for Singers 2 cr. Offered alternate years.
U 195 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) 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)
U 201 Principal Performance Area II 1-2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of 101.
U 211 Theory III 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 112 and 138; coreq., Mus 237. Continuation of 112.
U 212 Theory IV 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 211; coreq., Mus 238
U 215 Intermediate Piano in Class I 1 cr. Prereq., Mus 116A or equiv. Continuation of 116A.
U 216 Intermediate Piano in Class II 1 cr. Prereq., Mus 215. Continuation of 215, culminates in piano functional examination.
U 218 Intermediate Piano in Class (Honors) 1 cr. Prereq., placement examination. Accelerated offering of the material covered in Mus 215 and 216.
U 237 Aural Perception III 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 112 and 138; coreq., Mus 211. A labe course in singing and dictation to supplement Theory III.
U 238 Aural Perception IV 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 237; coreq., Mus 212. See 237.
U 251 Major performance Area II 1-4 cr. (R-12) Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of 151.
U 259 Composition II 2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., 4 credits of Mus 159. Original work in composition may be subsituted for upper-division electives for students not majoring in theory or composition.
U 270 Computers in Commercial Music 2 cr. 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 275 MIDI 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 270. Exploration of the Musical Instrument Digital Interface. Sequencers (hardware and software based), drum machines, microcomputers and their applications in real and non real-time usage. Examination of interface problems and solutions. Use of velocity and pressure-sensing keyboards, wheels, knobs, joystick, pedals and non-keyboard controllers and their use in phrasing, dynamics and special effects. MIDI applications in performance set-ups. Editor/librarian software used to subscribe to MIDI instruments.
U 301 Principal Performance Area III 1-2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., upper-division standing and consent of instr. Continuation of 201.
U 302 Instrumental Conducting 2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Conducting methods and practice. Teaching methods and materials.
U 303 Choral Conduction 2 cr. (R-4) 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) Prereq., upper-division standing in music. 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) 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. Prereq., upper-division standing in voice. See Mus 107A for description.
308A Orchestras 1 cr. Prereq., upper-division standing in instrument of participation. See Mus 108A for description.
U 309 Pedagogy of Strings 1-2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Procedures and materials in class string instruction.
U 310A Concert Bands 1 cr. Prereq., upper-division standing in instrument of participation. See Mus 110A for description.
U 313A Opera Workshop I cr. (R-8) Prereq., consent of instr. See 114A for description.
U 320 Piano Methods and Materials I 2cr. Prereq., upper-division standing in music or consent of instr. Offered alternate years. 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.
U 321 Piano Methods and Materials II 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 320. Offered alternate years. Continuation of 320.
U 322 General Music Methods and Materials I 3 cr. 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. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and C&I 200. Continuation of 322.
U 324H History of Music I 3 cr. 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. Prereq., Mus 135L. The history of music in Western civilization from 1750 to modern times. See Mus 324H.
U 328 Orchestration I 2 cr. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Orchestrating and transcribing for orchestra and band instruments.
U 329 Orchestration II 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 328. Continuation of 328.
U 333 Practicum in Piano Pedagogy 1-2 cr. (R-4) Prereq. Or coreq., Mus 320, 321. Student teaching of young pianists.
U 335 Workshop in Music Education 1-3 cr. Prereq., C&I 200, Mus 134L. 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 338 Workshop in Music Education 1-3 cr. (R-6) Special workshops and clinics in elementary and secondary public school teaching problems.
U 340 Vocal Repertoire 2 cr. (R-8) 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. Each area offered alternate years.
U 341 Vocal Pedagogy 2 cr. Prereq., upper-division standing in music.
Offered alternate years.
Procedures, philosophies and terminology used in the teaching of singing. Individual and group
techniques.
U 345 Junior Recital 2 cr. Coreq., Mus 301 and 351.
U 346 Advanced Functional Piano 1 cr. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. Techniques of harmonization, transposition, sight-reading, modulation, and improvisation.
U 350A Chamber Ensembles 1 cr. Prereq., consent of instructor. See Mus 150A.
U 351 Major Performance Area III 1-4 cr. (R-12) Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Continuation of 251.
U 359 Composition III 3 cr. (R-6) Prereq., upper-division standing in music and 4 credits in Mus 259. Creative writing of music.
U 360 Introduction to Computer Assisted Music Composition 3 cr. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Development of music composition skills and techniques through introduction to the use of computers and electronic musical instruments (MIDI). Limited to composition majors. One semester of Mus 360 is required of all composition majors and may be substituted for three credits of Mus 359.
U 361 Form and Analysis I 2 cr. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. Detailed harmonic and formal analysis of representative works from the Baroque period to the present.
U 362 Form and Analysis II 2 cr. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and Mus 361. Offered alternate years. Continuation of 361.
U 370 Music Programming Languages I 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 275 and upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. Introduction to analog an 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.
U 371 Music Programming Languages II 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 370 and upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. 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 projects in real and non-real time environments.
U 379 Counterpoint I 3 cr. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. Writing and analysis of contrapuntal styles through the 18th century.
U 380 Counterpoint II 3 cr. Prereq., Mus 379. Offered alternate years. Continuation of 379.
U 395 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 401 Principal Performance Area IV 1-2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Continuation of 301.
UG 408 The Arts in Society 1 cr. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. The role of music and the arts in contemporary and recent cultures.
UG 420 Medieval and Renaissance Music 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 324 and upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. Survey of music from monophony to the 16th century.
UG 421 Music of the Baroque Period 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 324 and upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. 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. Prereq., Mus 325 and upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. Detailed analysis and comparison of selected compositions of the Viennese-Classical Period, 1750-1828.
UG 423 Music of the Romantic Period 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 325 and upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. Detailed analysis and comparison of selected instrumental, vocal and keyboard compositions of the 19th century.
UG 424 Music of the 20th Century 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 325 and upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. Detailed analysis and comparison of selected instrumental, vocal and keyboard compositions of the 20th Century.
UG 425 History of American Music 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 325 and upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. 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 432 Keyboard Literature II 2 cr. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. 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. Prereq., Mus 432. Offered alternate years. Continuation of 432.
UG 434 Current Trends in Music Education 2 cr. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. An examination and evaluation of current trends in music teaching in the public schools with emphasis on general music programs and group instrumental instruction.
U 445 Senior Recital 1-2 cr. Coreq., Mus 401 or 451.
U 451 Major Performance Area IV 1-4 cr. (R-12) Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Continuation of 351.
U 457 The Arts and Human Values: Questions of Meaning 3 cr. (R-6) Same as Dan, Dram 457. An interdisciplinary and integrated investigation of ethics and values in the arts.
U 459 Composition IV 3 cr. (R-6) Prereq., 6 credits in Mus 359. A continuation of composition with writing in the larger forms.
UG 460 Computer-Assisted Music Composition 3 cr. (R-6) Prereq., Mus 360. Offered alternate years. Practical application of compositional techniques learned in Mus 360. One semester of 460 may be substituted for Mus 459.
UG 470 Electronic Orchestration 2 cr. Prereq., Mus 371 and upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. 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 495 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) 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) Prereq., consent of instr.
U 499 Professional Projects 1-4 cr. (R-4)
G 500 Secondary Performance Area 1-2 cr. (R-6) Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of 100.
G 501 Performance Area 1-2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of 401.
G 511 Advanced Conducting 2 cr. (R-6) 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) Prereq., graduate standing in music. Offered alternate years. Concentrated study of repertoire for instrumental or vocal soloists, chamber ensembles or large ensembles.
G 519 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music 1 cr. 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. 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. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Offered alternate years. 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. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Offered alternate years. 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) Prereq., graduate standing in music. Offered alternate years. Concentrated study of opera literature, song literature or choral literature.
G 526 Seminar in Instrumental Literature 2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., graduate standing in music. Offered alternate years. Concentrated study of symphonic literature or instrumental chamber music literature.
G 532 Topics in Philosophies of Music 2 cr. (R-8) 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) 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 couterpoint, 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) 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) Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of 451.
G 552 Advanced Orchestration 2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., graduate standing in music. Offered alternate years. Individual projects in scoring for large or small ensembles.
G 554 Analytical Techniques I 3 cr. 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. Prereq., Mus 554. Continuation of 554.
G 557 Techniques of Composition 2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., graduate standing in music. Offered alternate years. An introduction to composition for graduate students. Development of techniques and skills necessary to the composer.
G 558 Pedagogy of Theory 2 cr. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Offered alternate years. The teaching of theory, including techniques, procedures and sequences of materials. A comparison of standard theory texts and the application of teaching techniques in theory instruction in secondary schools and colleges.
G 559 Composition Variable cr. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. Continuation of 459.
G 581 Arts Education Institute 1 cr. (R-4) Same as Art, Dram 581. Offered summers. 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 1-2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., Mus 581. Same as Art, Dram 582. Offered summers. Topics vary.
G 583 Arts Education seminar II 1-2 cr. Prereq., Mus 582. Same as Art, Dram 583. Continuation of 582.
G 584 Arts Education Seminar III 1-2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., Mus 583. Same as Art, Dram 584. Continuation of 583.
G 585 Arts Education Seminar IV 1-2 cr. (R-4) Prereq., Mus 584. Same as Art, Dram 585. Continuation of 584.
G 586 Arts Education Seminar V 1-2 cr. (R-8) Prereq., Mus 585. Same as Art, Dram 586. Continuation and synthesis of preceding seminars.
G 587 Arts Education Practicum 1 cr. (R-4) Same as Art, Dram 587. Offered summers. 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) 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) Same as Art, Mus 589. Creative/research activities.
G 593 Professional Projects Variable cr. (R-4) Prereq., graduate standing in music.
G 595 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-8) Offered alternate years. 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) Prereq., consent of instr. Students must have projects approved by a music faculty member before enrolling.
G 599 Thesis Variable cr. (R-10) Prereq., graduate standing in music.
Faculty
Professors
Eugene Andrie, M.A., University of Washington (Emeritus)
Lance R. Boyd, M.F.A., University of Minnesota, 1968
Donald Carey, M.M.E., University of Kansas, 1959
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., Drake University (Emeritus)
William Manning, M.M., Drake University
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
Fern Glass, M.M., Yale University, 1978
Joseph Henry, D.M.A., Eastman School of Music, 1965
Dennis Thurmond, M.M., Memphis State University, 1970
Assistant Professors
Anne Basinski, M.M., Indiana University 1989
Stephen Bolstad, M.M., Ithaca College, 1985
Nancy Cooper, D.M.A., Eastman School of Music, 1983
Gary Funk, D.M.A., Arizona State University, 1982
Stephen Kalm, M.A., Queens College
Robert LedBetter, D.M.A., University of North Texas, 1993
Margaret Nichols-Baldridge, M.M., Northwestern University, 1988
Maxine Ramey, M.M., Michigan State University, 1981
Margaret Schuberg, M.M., The University of Montana, 1980
Instructors
Don Beller, M.M., VanderCook College of Music, 1975
Loretta Bolstad, M.M., University of Montevallo, 1988
Dorothy Morrison, M.A., University of Alaska, 1988
Debra Poole, M.M., University of Washington, 1976