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Music (MUS) Courses

Academic Unit: Music, School of

MUS 901 - Junior Recital

(0 cr; Prereq-Music major, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in applied music, instr consent, dept consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Preparation for junior recital. Student will be supervised by major applied instructor.

MUS 951 - Senior Recital

(0 cr; Prereq-Music major, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in applied music, instr consent, dept consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Preparation for senior recital. Student will be supervised by major applied instructor.

MUS 1013 - Rock I: The Historical Origins and Development of Rock Music to 1970 [AH DSJ] (Completely Online, Partially Online)

(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Summer)

Musical, cultural, historical, social, and political evolution of rock music, from its traceable antecedents in mid-19th century America through the early 1970s. Emphazes manner in which African, European, and other ethnic traditions combined in a uniquely American manner.

MUS 1014 - Rock II: Rock Music from 1970 to the Present [AH DSJ]

(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)

Musical, cultural, and historical evolution of rock music and related pop forms. Progressive rock, punk, disco, new wave, MTV, heavy metal, hip-hop, grunge, turntable-based styles, women in rock.

MUS 1015W - Music and Movies: The Use and Representation of Music and Musicians in Film in a Global Context [WI] (Completely Online)

(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Spring & Summer)

Equivalent courses: was MUS 1015 until 22-MAY-17

Film from perspectives of its use/representation of music/musicians. How does music underscore nuances of action, characterization, and feeling in film? Roles of music in film musicals, rock, and other vernacular films. Films about musical life. Films whose structure is musically based.

MUS 1021 - Introduction to Music [AH]

(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Equivalent courses: MUS 3021

Survey of European/American "art," "popular" music in context of those cultures. Aural analyses of musical styles/forms.

MUS 1051 - Class Piano for Nonmusic Majors I

(2 cr; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

A beginning course for non-music majors with little or no keyboard background. Emphasis on basic functional skills, such as reading, harmonizing, playing by ear, and improvising, along with basic technique, elementary repertoire, and music theory (written). Taught by graduate assistants in an electronic multi-piano lab. Includes lecture, group and individual performance, and some individual instruction. Outside practice is required.

MUS 1052 - Class Piano for Non Music Majors II

(2 cr; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Continuation of MUS 1051. Emphasis on basic functional skills, such as reading, harmonizing, playing by ear, and improvising, along with basic technique, elementary repertoire, and music theory (written). Taught by graduate assistants in an electronic multi-piano lab. Includes lecture, group and individual performance, and some individual instruction. Outside practice is required.

MUS 1151 - Piano: Class Lessons I

(2 cr; Prereq-undergraduate music major or music minor status.; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

A beginning course for freshman music majors or minors with limited keyboard backgrounds. Taught by graduate assistants in an electronic piano lab. Emphasis is on functional skills, such as reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, and playing by ear, along with keyboard theory, technique, and repertoire. Includes lecture, group and individual performance, and some individual instruction. Students with previous piano backgrounds should contact the School of Music for information regarding placement.

MUS 1152 - Piano: Class Lessons II

(2 cr; Prereq-MUS 1151 or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

Equivalent courses: OLPD 5896 (inactive, ending 08-SEP-09, starting 07-SEP-99, was WHRE 5696 until 17-JAN-12, was WCFE 5696 until 17-JAN-06), CI 5924 (inactive)

Continuation of MUS 1151, a beginning course for music majors or minors with limited keyboard backgrounds. Taught by graduate assistants in an electronic piano lab. Emphasis is on functional skills, such as reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, and playing by ear, along with keyboard theory, technique, and repertoire. Includes lecture, group and individual performance, and some individual instruction. Students with previous piano backgrounds should contact the School of Music for information regarding placement

MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I

(2 cr; Prereq-Keyboard major or music major with extensive keyboard background or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, playing by ear. Keyboard theory, technique, music learning skills.

MUS 1260 - Voice Class

(2 cr; Prereq-Basic musicianship for learning and performing simple songs. In this context, basic musicianship means: 1. Ability to match pitch 2. Ability to repeat and read simple a simple rhythm. 3. Ability to learn a song independently from sheet music.; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

The fundamentals of speech and singing including information about the vocal instrument, the vocal process, vocal technique, and how to learn and perform three simple songs.

MUS 1471 - Guitar: Class Lessons I

(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Fundamentals for the beginning guitarist; progressive development of skills. Basic strumming techniques, harmonizations in basic keys. Students must furnish acoustic guitar.

MUS 1472 - Guitar: Class Lessons II

(2 cr; Prereq-1471 or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

Fundamentals for the beginning guitarist; progressive development of skills. Advanced strumming techniques, bass runs, finger-picking strums. Students must furnish acoustic guitar.

MUS 1475 - Beginning Ukulele

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

This course is intended as an introduction to beginning ukulele techniques employed in contemporary songs. This will involve learning basic open and bar chords, learning how to read music and play it on the instrument, as well as learning basic ukulele finger style technique. The course will also cover basic music theory necessary for a) playing songs and b) getting basic fret board knowledge.

MUS 1476 - Guitar World - guitar and its music, overview of world music styles through guitar related music

(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

This course will introduce students to variety of styles of World music, and Guitar Cultures: variety of music styles/genres, in which guitar plays very important role (e.g. Bossa Nova, African palm vine guitar, Flamenco, crossover styles, Mississippi blues, City blues, Jazz, Rock, etc.). We will focus mainly on music of all continents with a bit of focus on European and American continents. We will be examining styles connected variety of types of guitar: Classical (Spanish) guitar, Acoustic (steel string) guitar, Electric guitar, seven string guitar, Indian slide guitar, Hawaiian slack key guitar, etc. Guitar heroes will be presented in connection with the specific style and culture. Guitar Heroes are performers who represent the essence of the style, are in some way interesting for studying (e.g., by their social/political role in the given time), or represent unusual fusion of music styles and genres (e.g., flamenco in synthesis with Balkan music). By learning about Guitar Cultures, students will overview historical/social circumstances around variety of music genres or styles, and become familiar with many music genres of the world, that they were not aware of. The goal of this course is to introduce the guitar and its music, in variety of historical, political, cultural, and social circumstances, and help students in understanding what the World music is, and the role of music in cultures around the world.

MUS 1501 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music I

(2 cr; Prereq-course must be taken concurrently w/ MUS 1511.; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

This course begins the core sequence of theory and musicianship courses required of the undergraduate music majors and music minors. In this course you will develop basic skills in music fundamentals and then apply these to species counterpoint, harmony and analysis exercises. These studies will then also be applied as concrete skills in your musicianship class (MUS 1511 Ear-Training/Sight-Singing I) through identification of musical materials, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation; sight-singing and clef reading. Listening exercises will train you not only in familiarity with the core repertoire of Western European concert music, but also in what to listen for and how.

MUS 1502 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music II

(2 cr; Prereq-MUS 1501 and MUS 1511 with grade of at least C-; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

These courses continue the core sequence of undergraduate theory and musicianship courses that are required for the undergraduate music majors and minors. Building upon the skills developed in the earlier courses [MUS 1501, 1511], we will now develop a more complete and sophisticated understanding of the different kinds of tonality that obtain in musics from the 18th century to today. These concepts will then also be applied as concrete skills in musicianship classes (MUS 1512 Ear-Training and Sight Singing II) through melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation; sight-singing and clef reading. Each component emphasizes melodic and harmonic principles of tonality. Co-Requisite: students must concurrently enroll in MUS 1512.

MUS 1511 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I

(1 cr; Prereq-students must concurrently enroll in MUS 1501 Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music I; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Introduction to foundations of musicianship. Activities include sight singing in solo and group formats; dictation and/or transcription of melody, rhythm, and harmony, and contextual listening. Students will apply concepts from music theory (MUS1501 Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music I) to the development of their musical skills. Introduction to keyboard skills.

MUS 1512 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing II

(1 cr; Prereq-MUS 1501 and MUS 1511 with grades of at least C-; concurrently enroll in MUS 1502 Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music II; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

Develop basic musicianship skills in sight-singing, ear-training, and musical vocabulary. Chromatic harmonic, and melodic principles in tonal musics from the 18th century to today. Analyze chromatic progressions, rhythms, melodies, contrapuntal functions. Proficiency in keyboard skills.

MUS 1593 - Making Music With Computers

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)

This course will provide students with the understanding and skills to create music using computers as well as context for how the work they create relates to historic and current trends in music-making. Topics covered include: -Short overview of the history of electronic and recorded music and how the core ideas translate to current software: microphones, tape, synthesizers, drum machines, MIDI, etc. -Basics of digital audio: underlying concepts as well as platform independent hardware and software setup demonstrations and digital audio file formats -Basic musical terminology and concepts as they directly relate to DAW (digital audio workstation) software: tempo, bars, key, score, piano roll, rhythmic grid, etc. -DAW Plugins: software instruments and effects -How to record and edit MIDI -How to record and edit audio -Audio processing and transformation -Mixing and arranging multi-track sessions: exporting and sharing -Critical listening and analysis skills

MUS 1801W - Music, Society, and Cultures [AH WI GP]

(3 cr; Prereq-Registration for this course is open until the first day of class, at which point instructor consent will be required.; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: was MUS 1801 until 05-SEP-00

Drawing on examples from many different places and times, we will develop an analytic language to address the power of musical performance. We will study various methods of musical enculturation; the connections between politics and musical aesthetics; the ways in which music reinforces and challenges scaffoldings of race, nation, and ethnicity; and the power of music to form ethical subjects.

MUS 1804 - World Music [AH GP]

(3 cr; Prereq-Registration for this course is open until the first day of class, at which point instructor consent will be required.; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Musical practice/meaning around the world and in our backyard. World music styles/perspectives in cultural context. Lectures, in-class music making, guest artists, videos, listening.

MUS 1914W - Music in Nazi Germany & the Holocaust [WI CIV]

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

Apart from an explicit message in the lyrics, title, or dedication, can music itself be political? Often, the political message comes from the interpreter, not just the composer or performer. Are composers responsible for the effect of the music, regardless of their intentions? How have those in power sought to legitimize their rule through the arts? Can the arts maintain their independence? What is the responsibility of the listener in a highly political environment? This seminar will examine the role of art and art censorship by focusing on one of history's most brutal regimes, which was also among the greatest patrons of music. What compromises and benefits followed when a musician, conductor, or composer collaborated? Did exploiting music actually help the Nazis to build support? How should citizens of democratic societies commemorate and/or judge the choices that artists made in harsher times?

MUS 3021 - Introduction to Music [AH]

(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Equivalent courses: MUS 1021

Survey of European and American .art. and .popular. music in the context of those cultures; aural analyses of musical styles and forms.

MUS 3200 - Campus Singers

(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 16 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Campus Singers is a non-auditioned ensemble and open to all members of the University community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The Campus Singers sing diverse repertoire from various periods/cultures.

MUS 3230 - Chorus

(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-Choral and/or instrumental music background, audition, instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 16 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Includes the University Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus, Concert Choir, and Choral Union. Choirs participate in a variety of programs exploring both Western and non-Western repertoire from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Concerts include touring, and collaborative campus and community performances.

MUS 3241 - Vocal Literature (German Lieder) and Pedagogy

(1 cr; Prereq-MUS 1502, MUS 1512, MUS 3602W and [Vocal performance or accompanying major]; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

This is an undergraduate survey course of the history of German Lieder with pedagogical considerations for performance practices of the major repertoire. We will explore the beginnings of the movement from the Enlightenment of the 1700?s with Mozart and Beethoven to the end of the movement culminating in the early 20th century with the Second Viennese School, as well as topics associated with voice in speech/singing and vocal anatomy/physiology, process/methods/techniques, care. The class will consist of lectures, listening lists, reading assignments, tests and performance presentations from the students.

MUS 3242 - Vocal Literature (French Melodie) and Pedagogy

(1 cr; Prereq-[Vocal music or accompanying major], 2 yrs of music theory/history; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Spring)

French Melodie: its origins, composers, and development. Musical/textual analysis of representative works. Poetry that serves as song text. French symbolist poets. Listening assignments.

MUS 3261 - Italian Diction for Singers

(1 cr; Prereq-Voice or choral music major, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in applied voice; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

The sounds and symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet, rules for correct Italian lyric diction, rudimentary Italian grammar, the meanings of Italian musical expressive markings, and Italian words most commonly found in song texts.

MUS 3262 - English Diction for Singers

(1 cr; Prereq-Voice or choral music major, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in applied voice; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

English lyric diction for performance of classical vocal music. Use International Phonetic Alphabet for standard transcriptions of song texts, compile a discography of British/American art songs, perform songs in class, and prepare poetry for oral presentation and improvisation.

MUS 3263 - German Diction for Singers

(1 cr; Prereq-Voice or choral music major, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in applied voice; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Principles and practice of German lyric diction for classical vocal music. Transcriptions of German Lieder into International Phonetic Alphabet, elementary German grammar and common song vocabulary, 4 to 5 German songs performed in class for critique, and rules for pronunciation.

MUS 3264 - French Diction for Singers

(1 cr; Prereq-Voice or choral music major, concurrent enroll in applied voice; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

Principles and practice of French lyric diction for classical vocal music. Transcriptions of French milodie into International Phonetic Alphabet, elementary French grammar and common song vocabulary, 4 to 5 French songs performed in class for critique, and rules for pronunciation.

MUS 3271 - Benvenuto a Milano: The City of Music, Art and Fashion [AH GP]

(3 cr; Student Option No Audit; offered Periodic Summer)

This global seminar will feature a three-week stay experiencing some of the world's greatest visual art, architecture, music and fashion in the magnificent cosmopolitan city of Milan, Italy. While in Milan, you will explore the origins of the Renaissance Movement through the Contemporary Period and trace the social and political events that influenced Italian artists and composers through these eras. Known as the "Risorgimento" (resurgence) movement, students will discover how 18th century opera, with an emphasis on Giuseppi Verdi, helped influence and unify the individual peninsula states into a grand Italian kingdom and help shape modern day Italy.

MUS 3301 - The Music of Black Americans [AH DSJ]

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Equivalent courses: AFRO 3301 (starting 21-JAN-14)

This course examines the variety of ways African and African Americans express social history through music. It will consider the union of African elements and European elements that combined to present a new syncretized African-American product. To do this it is imperative that we explore the diversity of musical "voices" found within the African American culture. This diversity can be seen in the struggles to retain African cultural effects and the desire to be eclectic, creative, and contemporary. Such an approach to the study of the place of Black music in American music corresponds with the criteria of Diversity and Social Justice in the United States Liberal Education. The "multi-layered operation of power, prestige, and privilege" can be understood through an examination of the music of African Americans, which represents both a Free African voice and an enslaved African voice; the western-trained Black performer/composer and the self-taught performer/composer. It also represents the habits of well-to-do African Americans and the poor African Americans. Students will examine the complexities of the history of African Americans and how this is played out in the development of musical styles and genres. From this, students will then begin to understand how this unique diversity within a community affects those outside of those communities. Such an approach to the study of the place of Black music in American music corresponds with the criteria of Diversity and Social Justice in the United States Liberal Education. We will follow elements found in West African culture and music such as "call and response" and the "2nd Line" as they travel to the "New World" and expressed through Spirituals, Symphonies, Gospel Music, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Step Bands and more. Through lectures, readings, discussion, audiovisual examples, and homework assignments student can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the ways music both reflects and influences the social history of

MUS 3331 - Jazz Improvisation I

(2 cr; Prereq-Music major or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Rudiments; analysis; improvisation on blues in three major keys and standard American popular jazz compositions from swing era to early bebop; applications of major and minor scales; ear training.

MUS 3340 - Jazz Ensemble

(1 cr; Prereq-Audition, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

A 20-member performing organization covering significant jazz compositions and arrangements written specifically for this medium.

MUS 3350 - Jazz Combo

(1 cr; Prereq-Audition, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

A performance laboratory class with emphasis on improvisation and learning the jazz vocabulary. A minimum of two public performances is required each semester.

MUS 3380 - Gospel Choir

(2 cr; Prereq-Although no audition is required, all students will be heard privately by the instructor during the first week of class for voice placement in the choir. Additionally, a survey will be taken at the beginning of the semester to assess students' prior musical experiences.; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 16 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Gospel Choir is a non-auditioned choral ensemble open to all members of the University community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Throughout the semester, students will perform in choral department concerts, observe and critique musical performances, and demonstrate improved musicianship. The music performed will cover a wide range of musical styles and will help students develop improved vocal skills. Students explore history of gospel music through experiential/participatory songs, field songs, songs of struggle, Southern, traditional, and contemporary songs.

MUS 3400 - University and Campus Bands

(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 20 credits; may be repeated 10 times)

University Band- The University Band is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians in disciplines across the university. This ensemble studies and prepares standard and contemporary wind band repertoire and performs four concerts each year. Please consult with the Ensemble Library in Ferguson Hall for more details on the rehearsal and performance schedule. Placement in the ensemble is determined through an audition; all university students are eligible to audition. The Gold/Maroon/North Star Campus Bands- The Gold/Maroon/North Star Campus Bands comprise woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians from all disciplines across the university. Consisting primarily of non-music majors, this ensemble is intended as a way for students outside the School of Music to continue performing in college. Music majors are also encouraged to perform in this ensemble on a secondary instrument. This ensemble studies and prepares standard and contemporary wind band repertoire and performs two concerts per semester. No audition is required to join the Gold Campus Band, though basic proficiency on a traditional band instrument and fluency in reading notated music is a requirement

MUS 3401 - Basic Conducting

(2 cr; Prereq-MUS 1502 (Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music II), music major, music minor, or instructor approval; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

The Basic Conducting course explores the many facets of the role of a conductor (within orchestral, wind band, choral areas), conducting philosophies, and conducting and rehearsal techniques for choral and instrumental ensembles. Students explore score study, analysis, gesture, body awareness, and expression. Basic Conducting is offered annually in the spring semester.

MUS 3410 - University Wind Bands

(1 cr; Prereq-Audition, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 14 credits; may be repeated 14 times)

The University Wind Ensemble is comprised of the university?s finest graduate and undergraduate woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians. This ensemble prepares a wide variety of repertoire composed from the early Renaissance through today and performs concerts on and off campus throughout the year. The ensemble participates in special activities, events, projects, and collaborations with featured guest artists. The University Wind Ensemble and University Symphony Orchestra share musicians and rehearse on alternating block schedules during the semester (a project-focused schedule). Please consult with the Ensemble Library in Ferguson Hall for more details on the rehearsal and performance schedule. Placement in the ensemble is determined through an audition; all university students are eligible to audition. The Symphonic Band is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians in music disciplines as well as other disciplines across the university. This ensemble studies and prepares standard and contemporary wind band repertoire and performs concerts on and off campus throughout the year. Many performances are shared with guest ensembles and/or featured guest artists. Please consult with the Ensemble Library in Ferguson Hall for more details on the rehearsal and performance schedule. Placement in the ensemble is determined through an audition; all university students are eligible to audition.

MUS 3420 - Orchestra

(1 cr; Prereq-Audition, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Symphony orchestra performs standard repertory and major works with chorus; concerts and tour appearances. Players from all colleges may participate.

MUS 3430 - Campus Orchestra

(2 cr; Prereq-Non-music major or unable to register for University Orchestra; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 16 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Three campus orchestras perform standard and contemporary orchestral literature. Non-Music-Major Wind, Brass, Percusssion, and String Players from all colleges may participate.

MUS 3440 - Chamber Ensemble

(1 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Performance of chamber music; duos, trios, quartets, quintets, and other ensemble combinations for instruments and voices.

MUS 3480 - Marching Band

(2 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 6 times)

One of the premiere marching bands in the country, the University of Minnesota Marching Band ?The Pride of Minnesota? is comprised of 320 students from colleges and departments across the university. The UMMB performs at all home Gopher Football games as well as at other events throughout the semester. Please consult the Band Department for more details on the rehearsal and performance schedule. Placement in the ensemble is determined through an audition; all university students are eligible to audition.

MUS 3490 - Athletics Bands

(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 16 credits; may be repeated 16 times)

Each of the three pep bands perform at approximately 25 regular season events between late September and early March (roughly 12-13 each semester). In addition, bands perform at several post-season events as the teams progress through conference and NCAA tournaments. Attendance at all pep bands rehearsals is required. Please consult the Band Department for more details on the rehearsal and performance schedule. Placement in the ensemble is determined through an audition; all university students are eligible to audition.

MUS 3501 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music III

(2 cr; Prereq-[MUS 1511, MUS 1512] with grade of at least C- or higher.; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: MUS 3501H

Harmony and voice-leading. Diatonic and basic chromatic chords. Form. Analysis of music from 18th/19th centuries. Co-requisite: intended for concurrent registration with MUS 3511 Ear Training & Sight Singing III.

MUS 3501H - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music III - Honors

(2 cr; Prereq-[MUS 1511, MUS 1512] with grade of at least C- or higher.; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: MUS 3501 (starting 03-SEP-19)

Harmony and voice-leading. Diatonic and basic chromatic chords. Form. Analysis of music from 18th/19th centuries. Co-requisite: intended for concurrent registration with MUS 3511 Ear Training & Sight Singing III.

MUS 3508 - Review of Tonal Theory

(2 cr; Prereq-Theory placement exam; Student Option; offered Every Fall)

Fast-paced review of 1501, 1502, and 3501. Focuses on diatonic and basic chromatic procedures, part-writing, and analysis.

MUS 3509 - Review of Tonal Theory IV

(2 cr; Prereq-Grad music student or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall)

Remedial course. Harmony, voice-leading. Chromatic tonal practices. Form, including sonata, rondo, variations, and other standard categories of tonal composition. Analysis of music from 18th/19th centuries.

MUS 3511 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing III

(1 cr; Prereq-[MUS 1502, MUS 1512] with grade of at least C- or higher, or diagnostic test administered by School of Music; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation. Sight-singing. Clef reading. Emphasizes chromatic harmony. Co-requisite: course intended for concurrent enrollment in MUS 3501 Tonal Theory III.

MUS 3518 - Review of Ear-Training and Sight-Singing

(1 cr; Prereq-Theory Placement Exam; Student Option; offered Every Fall)

Fast-paced review of 1502 and 3501 focusing on diatonic and basic chromatic procedures. Emphasis on melodic and harmonic dictation. Individual sight-singing auditions.

MUS 3519 - Review of Ear-Training and Sight-Singing

(1 cr; Prereq-Grad student in music or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Remedial course. Fast-paced review of 3502. Focuses on diatonic/basic chromatic procedures. Emphasizes melodic/harmonic dictation. Individual sight-singing auditions.

MUS 3601W - History of Western Music I [WI]

(3 cr; Prereq-MUS 1501 and MUS 1511; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

Equivalent courses: was MUS 3601 until 05-SEP-00

This is the first course in the undergraduate music history sequence. We will study music composed over a very broad time span, ca. 800 to 1700, looking at the works' musical structures within the larger contexts of musical style, social/political significance, and broad aesthetic and philosophical movements. In addition, as a writing intensive course, students will hone their writing skills, focusing in particular on listening to and analyzing early music.

MUS 3602W - History of Western Music II [WI]

(3 cr; Prereq-MUS 1502, MUS 1512, and MUS 3601 OR instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: was MUS 3602 until 05-SEP-00

This is the second course in the undergraduate music history sequence. We will study music composed ca. 1700?1880, looking at the works? musical structures within the larger contexts of musical style, social/political significance, and broad aesthetic and philosophical movements. In addition, as a writing intensive course, students will hone their writing skills, focusing in particular on analyzing and writing about music.

MUS 3603W - History of Western Music III [WI]

(3 cr; Prereq-[MUS 3602W, MUS 3501, MUS 3511] with grades of at least C- or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

Equivalent courses: was MUS 3603 until 05-SEP-00

History of European/American art, popular music traditions, from 1850 to present. Composers, styles, structures, social institutions.

MUS 3950 - Topics in Music (Topics course)

(1 cr [max 3]; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 15 credits; may be repeated 5 times)

Each offering focuses on a single topic. Topics specified in Class Schedule.

MUS 3993 - Directed Studies

(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-instr consent, dept consent, college consent.; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 10 credits; may be repeated 10 times)

Guided individual reading or study.

MUS 3995 - Major Project

(1 cr; Prereq-Undergrad music major in B.A. program, instr consent, dept consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Required of music majors in senior year of the B.A. program. Research paper on topic of student's choice in consultation with faculty mentor. Sign up in Undergraduate Studies office one term in advance.

MUS 4504 - Intensive Theory and Analysis of 20th-Century Music

(2 cr; Prereq-[MUS 3501 and MUS 3511 with grades of at least "C -"] or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

Equivalent courses: was MUS 3504 until 07-SEP-04, was MUS 5501 until 02-SEP-03

Theory and analysis of art music in various styles developed in 20th century. Co-requisite: course intended for concurrent registration in MUS 4514 Ear-Training and Sight-Singing for 20th-Century Music.

MUS 4505 - Jazz Theory

(3 cr; Prereq-[MUS 3501and MUS 3511] with grades of at least C- or instructor permission; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: was MUS 5342 until 07-SEP-04

Beginning through advanced techniques for jazz chord construction including extended chords and advanced nomenclature in jazz idiom.

MUS 4514 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing for 20th-Century Music

(1 cr; Prereq-[MUS 3501 and MUS 3511 with grade of at least C-] or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

Developing aural skills relevant to 20th-century Western art musics. Focuses on pitch relations, rhythmic techniques, form, and to a lesser degree, timbre and texture. Co-requisite: concurrent registration required with MUS 4504 Intensive Theory and Analysis of 20th-Century Music.

MUS 4571 - Chromatic Harmony and Form in Western Art Music 1700?1900

(3 cr; Prereq-undergraduate- MUS 1502 and MUS 1512 with grade of at least C- or higher prereq: graduate- MUS 3508 and MUS 3518 with grade of at least C- or higher, or passing score on tonal entrance exams.; A-F or Audit; offered Fall Odd Year)

Dissonant and chromatic harmonic procedures in art music from Bach and Handel through Brahms and Wagner. Rondo and sonata forms. Emphasis on analysis of complete movements, and part-writing (both figured bass and melody harmonization) deploying chromatic chordal vocabulary. Coordinated development of skills in sight-singing (including alto and tenor clefs), ear-training, and keyboard.

MUS 4572 - Theory and Analysis of Popular Music

(3 cr; Prereq-undergraduate- MUS 1502 and MUS 1512 with grade of at least C- or higher graduate- MUS 3508 and MUS 3518 with grade of at least C- or higher, or passing score on tonal entrance exams.; A-F or Audit; offered Spring Even Year)

This course provides a basic introduction to analyzing popular songs, primarily those within the Anglo-American tradition. Although the course focuses directly on the musical details, techniques, and forms pertaining to popular songs, larger questions of meaning and interpretation, production, sound and instrumentation, history of musical style and genre and historical periodization, important individual performers/songwriters and artistic formations, marketing and sociology, and globalization will not be ignored, but they will be most often pursued in the context of analyzing specific songs and recordings. Like any viable form of music, popular music is also a living practice, and hence our engagement with popular music will also require us to be in contact with practitioners of popular music here in the Twin Cities. Finally, the course will require students to engage with popular music in a number of ways: transcription, analysis, aural skills, ethnography (of a modest sort), composition, performance, and expository writing. The class is in part organized around basic parameters as explored in rock/pop music (form, timbre, harmony, rhythm, etc.) and otherwise around selected focused topics of study (individual artists or genres, specific research questions, etc.).

MUS 4573 - Post-Tonal Theory and Ear-Training

(3 cr; Prereq-undergraduate- MUS 1502 and MUS 1512 with grade of at least C- or higher graduate- MUS 3508 and MUS 3518 with grade of at least C- or higher, or passing score on tonal entrance exams.; A-F or Audit; offered Spring Even Year)

Theory and analysis of art music in various styles developed in 20th century. -Developing aural skills relevant to 20th-century Western art musics. Focuses on pitch relations, rhythmic techniques, form, and to a lesser degree, timbre and texture.

MUS 4574 - Jazz Theory

(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Beginning through advanced analysis of jazz repertoire from harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic perspectives. Harmonic analysis will focus on chord construction and movement between chords. Melodic study looks at classic improvised solos through transcription and analysis. Rhythmic analysis includes stylistic differences between different recordings from different periods. As jazz was originally passed down aurally, ear training and aural exercises are embedded into the entire curriculum. Undergraduate prerequisite: MUS 1502 and MUS 1512 with grade of at least C- or higher graduate prerequisite: MUS 3508 and MUS 3518 with grade of at least C- or higher, or passing score on tonal entrance exams.

MUS 4715 - Marching Band Techniques

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

This course covers the administration and management of the high school marching band as part of a total instrumental music program in the public schools. Students are exposed to the various techniques used in producing a superior performing ensemble that also adheres to the basic musical objectives of a quality band program. The course emphasizes rehearsal technique and the application of pedagogical skills to the marching ensemble. Show design, charting, marching and maneuvering, rehearsal planning, equipment selection, personnel management, auxiliary units, percussion, discipline, and performance preparation are major topics for discussion.

MUS 5101 - Piano Pedagogy I

(2 cr; Prereq-8 cr in MusA 1301 or MusA 1401 or instr consent; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall)

Demonstration and discussion of teaching techniques, methods, and materials for group and individual instruction at the elementary, early intermediate, and late intermediate levels.

MUS 5150 - Body Awareness in Activity: The Alexander Technique for Musicians

(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

The Alexander Technique is a century-old technique used by musicians and others as a means of solving performance problems. Its principles address how the daily habits in the use of the self (such as sitting, standing, folding/bending, and walking) affect seemingly disparate problems such as stage fright, musculoskeletal pain, playing induced injuries, and computer use injuries. For musicians, the interplay of unconscious habits and the body mechanics of daily use of the self strongly affect tone production and technique. The Alexander Technique provides tools to enhance fundamental coordination leading to greater performance ease and a reduction of chronic aches and pains. More information can be found at: https://www.amsatonline.org

MUS 5151 - Organ Literature I

(3 cr; Prereq-3502, 3603, sr or grad or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Organ literature from the 14th century to the mid-18th century. Influence of organ design of various periods and national schools on the literature and its performance.

MUS 5152 - Organ Literature II

(3 cr; Prereq-3502, 3603, sr or grad or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Organ literature of J. S. Bach and of other 19th- and 20th-century composers. Influence of organ design of various periods and national schools on the literature and its performance.

MUS 5153 - Organ Pedagogy

(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Spring Odd Year)

Familiarization with materials and techniques for teaching playing the pipe organ. Through their study, students are to gain knowledge of organ methods and various aspects of teaching and learning to play the King of Instruments.

MUS 5181 - Advanced Piano Literature I

(2 cr; Prereq-grad piano major or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Fall Even, Spring Odd Year)

Literature for piano from late Baroque period to mid-20th century.

MUS 5182 - Advanced Piano Literature II

(2 cr; Prereq-grad piano major or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Spring)

Literature for piano from late Baroque period to mid-20th century.

MUS 5230 - Chorus

(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-Choral and/or instrumental music background; audition, instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 16 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

University Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus, Concert Choir and Choral Union. Choirs participate in a variety of programs exploring both Western and non-Western repertoire from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Concerts include touring, and collaborative campus and community performances.

MUS 5240 - University Singers

(1 cr; Prereq-Audition, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Mixed chorus with members of former chamber singers and concert choir. Programs exploring Western/non-Western repertoire from Middle Ages through 20th century. Concerts include touring and collaborative campus/community performances.

MUS 5241 - Vocal Literature I

(3 cr; Prereq-[12 cr in MusA 1304, grad music student] or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Vocal literature of major/minor composers from 17th century to present. Structure, style, performance practice.

MUS 5242 - Vocal Literature II

(3 cr; Prereq-12 cr in MusA 1104 or MusA 1304, grad music major or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Spring)

Vocal literature of major and minor composers from 17th century to present; structure, style, and performance practice.

MUS 5250 - Opera Workshop and Ensemble

(2 cr; Prereq-audition, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 16 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Preparation and performance of operatic arias, choruses, and scenes. Participation in fully staged or workshop productions of music theatre repertoire.

MUS 5271 - Diction for Singers I

(2 cr; Prereq-12 cr MusA 1304 or grad music major or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Principles and techniques of singing in English, Italian, Spanish, German, and French. International Phonetic Association alphabet used.

MUS 5272 - Diction for Singers II

(2 cr; Prereq-12 cr MusA 1304 or grad music major or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Spring)

Principles and techniques of singing in English, Italian, Spanish, German, and French. International Phonetic Association alphabet used.

MUS 5275 - Vocal Pedagogy I

(3 cr; Prereq-Sr vocal major or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Spring)

Advanced study of mind/body preparations for singing, anatomy, and physiology of the vocal mechanism. Voice use and care, historical and comparative pedagogy, learning theories, models and guidelines for teaching, instructional techniques, and diagnosing and solving vocal problems.

MUS 5276 - Vocal Pedagogy II

(3 cr; Prereq-Sr vocal major or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Spring)

History of solo vocal performance; selection and preparation of beginning level solo vocal repertoire; development of vocal performance skills (interpretation, expression, artistry), recital programming, and vocal career counseling.

MUS 5280 - Opera Theatre

(2 cr; Prereq-audition, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 16 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Preparation and performance of fully-staged operatic production. Major involvement in singing, acting, and technical aspects of opera.

MUS 5331 - Jazz Improvisation I

(2 cr; Prereq-Music major or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Summer)

Rudiments, analysis. Improvisation on blues in three major keys and on standard American popular jazz compositions from swing era to early bebop. Applications of major/minor scales. Ear training.

MUS 5333 - Music After 1945

(3 cr; Prereq-MUS 4504 or Graduate music major; A-F only; offered Fall Even Year)

This course will explore theoretical and analytical techniques in mid-twentieth and twenty-first-century music. After an initial unit of review of early twentieth-century techniques, the semester will be divided into units that encapsulate a musical domain (e.g. "rhythm"), rather than exploring chronologically. Students will be responsible for completing readings as well as analytical assignments for each class, as outlined on the course schedule.

MUS 5336 - Jazz Arranging

(3 cr; Prereq-3502 or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Beginning techniques of arranging for jazz combo and jazz ensemble; vocal and instrumental.

MUS 5340 - Jazz Ensemble

(1 cr; Prereq-audition, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)

A 20-member performing organization covering significant jazz compositions and arrangements written specifically for this medium.

MUS 5400 - University and Campus Bands

(1 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 10 credits; may be repeated 10 times)

Lab course.

MUS 5410 - University Wind Bands

(1 cr; Prereq-audition, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 14 credits; may be repeated 14 times)

The University Wind Ensemble is comprised of the university?s finest graduate and undergraduate woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians. This ensemble prepares a wide variety of repertoire composed from the early Renaissance through today and performs concerts on and off campus throughout the year. The ensemble participates in special activities, events, projects, and collaborations with featured guest artists. The University Wind Ensemble and University Symphony Orchestra share musicians and rehearse on alternating block schedules during the semester (a project-focused schedule). Please consult with the Ensemble Library in Ferguson Hall for more details on the rehearsal and performance schedule. Placement in the ensemble is determined through an audition; all university students are eligible to audition. The University Symphonic Band is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians in music disciplines as well as other disciplines across the university. This ensemble studies and prepares standard and contemporary wind band repertoire and performs concerts on and off campus throughout the year. Many performances are shared with guest ensembles and/or featured guest artists. Please consult with the Ensemble Library in Ferguson Hall for more details on the rehearsal and performance schedule. Placement in the ensemble is determined through an audition; all university students are eligible to audition.

MUS 5420 - Orchestra

(1 cr; Prereq-audition, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Symphony orchestra performs standard repertory and major works with chorus; concerts and tour appearances. Players from all colleges may participate.

MUS 5427 - Violin Pedagogy I

(2 cr; Prereq-Violin or viola major or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Private teaching of violin students at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Discussion and demonstrations of pedagogical techniques.

MUS 5440 - Chamber Ensemble

(1 cr; Prereq-audition, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Performance of chamber music; duos, trios, quartets, quintets, and other ensemble combinations for instruments and/or voices.

MUS 5450 - Orchestral Repertoire

(1 cr [max 3]; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 9 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

Investigation of practical and performance problems in standard orchestral repertoire with regard to style and interpretation.

MUS 5451 - Applied Studio Resources and Administration

(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

The courses focuses on preparing graduate students for successful entry into the college-level applied teaching profession, and developing strategies for a tenurable record of teaching, performance, research, and service.

MUS 5460 - World Music Ensemble

(1 cr [max 2]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 16 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Afro-Brazilian/Afro-Caribbean popular repertories. Samba, bossa nova, salsa, merengue, mambo. Planned master classes/clinics with local artists to complement regularly scheduled rehearsals/performances. No audition required.

MUS 5461 - Guitar Literature

(2 cr; Student Option; offered Fall Odd Year)

This course is principally intended for guitar majors (graduate and undergraduate students). The main focus of this course is to introduce students to guitar literature, through the historical overview of the repertoire, classical guitar composers, and performers. It will also introduce students to method books, in chronological order (through an examination of specific styles and "performance practices") and teaching methods through the history of guitar and guitar literature intended for technique development (studies, exercises, etc.).

MUS 5464 - Cello Pedagogy

(2 cr; A-F or Audit)

Concentrated study of cello teaching methods. Provides students with the strategies for teaching cello privately, develops analytical skills, and increases knowledge of cello repertoire. Designed for practical application in conjunction with the string technique class.

MUS 5466 - Guitar Pedagogy

(2 cr; Prereq-Guitar performance major or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Fall Even Year)

Intended for guitar performance majors. This course will introduce basic teaching concepts/methods/philosophies and examine method books, studies, and methodology through the history of classical guitar. Other topics (e.g., starting a studio, developing promotional material/website, contemporary teaching methods) will be addressed.

MUS 5481 - Trumpet Pedagogy

(2 cr; Prereq-Sr or grad in music or instr consent; Student Option; offered Fall Odd, Spring Even Year)

Principles of trumpet pedagogy. Discussion of literature, history, and current teaching aids.

MUS 5490 - Percussion Ensemble

(1 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 10 credits; may be repeated 10 times)

Practice and performance of standard and contemporary compositions for percussion instruments in various combinations.

MUS 5491 - Percussion Literature I

(2 cr; Prereq-Jr or sr or grad or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Repertoire derived from orchestral and band literature for snare drum, timpani, mallet instruments, and various percussion accessories. Major works of the 20th century written for solo percussion, percussion ensemble, and chamber groups of percussion and non-percussion instruments.

MUS 5492 - Percussion Literature II

(2 cr; Prereq-Jr or sr or grad or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

Repertoire derived from orchestral and band literature for snare drum, timpani, mallet instruments, and various percussion accessories. Major works of the 20th century written for solo percussion, percussion ensemble, and chamber groups of percussion and non-percussion instruments.

MUS 5493 - Javanese Gamelan Music Ensemble

(1 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Hands-on experience in learning to play Javanese gamelan music, one of the great non-western musical traditions that is readily accessible to beginners. Related insights into the role of this tradition in Javanese culture. Open to all students - no musical background needed!

MUS 5494 - West African Music Ensemble

(1 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Hands-on experience in learning to play West African music, one of the great non-western musical traditions that is readily accessible to beginners. Also, insights into function, context, structure, gender roles, politics, instruments, life-cycle rites, genres, musical organizations, traditional musicians, and contemporary popular music. Open to all students - no musical background needed!

MUS 5531 - Theory and Analysis of Rock and Popular Music

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Spring Odd Year)

This class defines rock and popular music broadly, and will cover many genres and styles from the 1960s to the present. While English-language music is a primary focus, international pop is covered and the independent study thereof is encouraged. Students will refine research skills through the study of academic scholarship in music theory and fields related and essential to research in popular music (musicology, cultural studies, gender/sexuality studies, critical race theory, etc.). Most assignments and reading will involve close analysis of particular songs and artists. Students will also hone aural skills through transcription work and performance/music making opportunities. The class is not guided by chronology, but instead by musical parameters as an analytical focus (e.g. timbre, form etc.). The semester closes with a final research project on a topic of the student's choice.

MUS 5534 - Musical Minimalisms

(3 cr; Prereq-Undergraduates-Mus 4504/4514 or equivalent; Graduates-Music 3508/3518 or passing of the Theory Entrance Exam ; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

This course provides an introduction to the various musics associated with the label "minimalism," including musical trajectories emerging from them. Numerous artists and compositions will be covered, spanning from 1958 to the present, though the focus is on music composed during the 1960s and 1970s, including that by Young, Riley, Reich, Glass, Monk, the Velvet Underground, Andriessen, Part, Eno, Feldman, and others. The class blends analysis, historical and analytical secondary readings, and in-class performance. Students must contribute informed comments to discussion, which in turn requires the completion of reading and listening assignments.

MUS 5541 - 16th-Century Counterpoint

(3 cr; Prereq-[3501, 3508] or pass basic skills exam; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was MUS 4501 until 22-MAY-06

Polyphonic counterpoint in modal style of Renaissance. Writing exercises in species counterpoint and in two, three, and four parts. Cantus firmus techniques, mixed values, invertible counterpoint, canon. Representative works by Josquin, Lassus, Palestrina, Victoria, and others. Renaissance treatises by Artusi, Banchieri, Diruta, Morley, Zarlino, and others.

MUS 5550 - Class Composition for Performers

(3 cr; Prereq-[4504, 4514 [with C- or better]] or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Original works in various forms. Development of individual compositional style in a post-tonal idiom. Various forms, performing forces, techniques.

MUS 5561 - Orchestration I

(3 cr; Prereq-3502; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Scoring techniques for ensembles in combination and full orchestra; year-long sequence. Score study of representative works from 18th through 20th centuries.

MUS 5571 - Schenkerian Analysis for Performers

(3 cr; Prereq-3502; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall & Summer)

Theory/analysis of tonal music using principles developed by Henrich Schenker. Basic concepts/notation, their application to excerpts/short pieces from 18th/19th centuries.

MUS 5572 - Chromatic Harmony

(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

Exploration of chromatic tonal practices through analysis of selected repertoire, completion of written exercises (figured bass, harmonization of melodies, model composition), ear-training, and keyboard exercises.

MUS 5573 - Analysis of Late-Romantic Orchestral Literature

(3 cr; Prereq-3502 or Theory IV Exam or instr consent; [4504 or equiv] recommended; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Spring)

Advanced tonal analysis. Dramatic orchestral music by Wagner, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Moussorgsky, and Rachmaninoff as focus for projects/discussions related to chromatic harmony, form, and orchestration.

MUS 5590 - Topics in Music Theory (Topics course)

(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Each offering focuses on a single topic in music theory. Topics specified in Class Schedule.

MUS 5591 - Introduction to Music Information Technology

(3 cr; Prereq-Music grad student or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Principles of acoustics, electronic sound generation/manipulation, digital signal processing techniques. Programming languages for digital sound synthesis. Editing software, MIDI applications.

MUS 5592 - Music Informatics Seminar

(3 cr; Prereq-5591 or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

Filtering, formant synthesis, reverberation techniques, additive synthesis. Interactive MIDI applications.

MUS 5611 - Resources for Music Research

(3 cr; Prereq-3603; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Development of skills in identifying, locating, and evaluating resources for research in music. Computer-searching techniques, acquaintance with basic reference sources in the field, preparation of the music research paper.

MUS 5620 - Topics in Opera History (Topics course)

(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Study of specific operas. Development of opera in context of other artistic, social, cultural, political events, movements, changes. Periods/countries vary each semester.

MUS 5624 - Music of J. S. Bach

(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student in music or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Spring Even Year)

Issues of musical style, historical context. Moves chronologically through Bach?s career. Relationships between his duties and works he composed. Genesis, function, relationship of a work to genre and performing forces. Lectures, presentations, research/analysis assignments.

MUS 5630 - Performance Practice: 1700 to the Present

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Fall Even Year)

This course will explore issues relevant to the historically informed performance of music written between 1700 and the present, including primary sources, original instruments and iconography, editions, treatises, phrasing and articulation, tempo and rubato, rhythmic alteration, ornamentation and cadenzas, and basso continuo. Class activities and assignments will include readings, discussion, and practicum. Pre-requisite: Graduate student in Music or instructor consent

MUS 5631 - Beethoven Sonatas for Solo Piano, Violin, & Cello

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Fall Odd Year)

Beethoven's sonatas are central to the violin, cello, and piano repertoires, and they will be examined in relation to the composer's life, times, and developing style. Scholarly books and articles, mostly musicological but also analytical, will provide the stimulus for understanding these works. The implications of such scholarly investigations for performance will also be a running theme of the course. Attention will therefore be given to performance practice issues as well as some difficult editorial and notational problems associated with the scores. Pre-requisite: Graduate student in Music or instructor consent

MUS 5647 - 20th-Century European/American Music

(3 cr; Prereq-MUS 1501 or equiv; Student Option; offered Every Spring)

Concert music and opera in European and American culture 1890s to present, political and social roles of music.

MUS 5731 - Jazz and Modernism

(3 cr; Prereq-Graduate student in music or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Spring Even Year)

Critical consideration of the mutual impact and cross-influences of jazz practices and modernist aesthetics. Contextualizes the emergence of styles including ragtime, swing, bebop, cool, third-stream, modal, and avant-garde jazz within the broader aesthetic currents of 20th-century art and popular music cultures.

MUS 5732 - Free Jazz: From Structure to Gesture

(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student in music or instr consent; A-F only; offered Spring Odd Year)

Discuss musical form of free jazz comprising flow expressivity, collaborative interaction, gestural communication from theoretical/practical point of view. Major representatives such as Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp, The Art Ensemble of Chicago, John Coltrane. Sound material include classical recordings but also recent free jazz CDs/DVDs.

MUS 5805 - Worlds of Improvisation

(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Spring Odd Year)

This course will explore traditions of improvisation from a variety of world cultures -- such as African, African-American, European, Middle Eastern, South Asian -- to gain insight into processes of composition in performance, from ethnomusicological, music-theoretical, and applied vocal/instrumental perspectives.

MUS 5807 - Raga Music

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

This seminar is an introduction to the theory and practice of Hindustani raga. Raga is melodic structure and melodic flavor: a secret suffused with affect, image, color, and memory, disclosed through a particular way of listening. Raga has sustained centuries of composition and improvisational practice and inspired a vast literature of poetry, metaphysics, painting, and music theory. We will learn to intuitively discern the identity of common ragas, to rigorously describe their differences in the language of Indian music theory, and to perform their characteristic movements.

MUS 5809 - What Do Voices Do?

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

The voice is mysterious. Voice teachers disagree wildly about the best method of voice production; linguists are fascinated by the acoustic complexity of speech; and ethnomusicologists have no comprehensive theory of vocal action that accounts for the hundreds of distinct vocal traditions in the world, or for the great ethical and political power wielded by elevated speech and song. Indeed, political "voice" is often exercised silently (voting, letter writing, silent protest), and submission to political authority is often affirmed vocally (through pledges, songs, and oaths.) This course proceeds optimistically, in the hope that we can find our way through this vocal thicket through historical and ethnographic study, close listening, acoustical analysis, and experimental performance. Students from all disciplines--the natural and human sciences, the humanities, the arts, etc.--are welcome.

MUS 5950 - Topics in Music (Topics course)

(1 cr [max 4]; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 60 credits; may be repeated 15 times)

Each offering focuses on a single topic. Topics specified in Class Schedule.

MUS 5993 - Directed Studies

(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-instr consent, dept consent, college consent.; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 12 times)

Guided individual reading or study.

MUS 8110 - Sonata Seminar

(2 cr; Prereq-Accompanying emphasis, strings and winds by audition, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Performance in standard Baroque, Classical, and Romantic sonatas for piano and violin, cello, viola, flute, clarinet, or oboe.

MUS 8112 - Instrumental Repertoire: Reduction and Realization

(2 cr; Prereq-Grad student in accompanying/conducting; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Reducing orchestra scores, representing orchestral reductions at piano, working with conductors. Conductors join course in mid-semester.

MUS 8131 - Advanced Keyboard Skills

(2 cr; Prereq-Grad student in music or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Diatonic/chromatic tonal harmony applied to keyboard. Emphasizes harmonization, transposition, and improvisation. Open score and clef reading using alto, tenor, and soprano clefs.

MUS 8133 - Seminar in Basso Continuo

(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student in Music or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Realization of figured basses (bass lines annotated with Arabic numerals indicating harmony) and performance of continuo parts in European concerted music from 17th/18th centuries at keyboard. Emphasizes developing stylistic accompaniment skills at harpsichord/organ.

MUS 8151 - Seminar in Organ Repertoire

(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student in music or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Repertoire for pipe organ. Readings/presentations on selected areas of repertoire of 15th through 20th centuries. Organ design/construction of various European and American schools, as well as relevant performance practices.

MUS 8170 - Advanced Vocal Accompanying Skills and Repertoire

(2 cr; Prereq-[French, German, Italian diction], accompanying or DMA voice emphasis or MM voice emphasis by audition; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Advanced performance (Lieder, melodie, opera) emphasizing coaching techniques and performance skills of pianists and singers.

MUS 8171 - Song Repertoire and Performance for Pianists and Singers: German Lieder

(2 cr; Prereq-[Grad student with major in vocal performance or in accompanying or in piano], instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Spring)

Surveys standard German-language song repertoire: Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Strauss, Wolf.

MUS 8181 - Operatic Accompaniment Skills and Repertoire

(2 cr; Prereq-Grad student with major in accompanying or in conducting; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Development of skills required in operatic accompanying/coaching work. Standard opera arias, cultivation of orchestral sound at the piano, stylistic traditions, working with conductors.

MUS 8182 - Opera History in Context: Monteverdi and Mozart

(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student in music or instr consent; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Development of opera in context of other artistic, social, cultural, and political events, movements, and changes. Focuses on two representative composers and some of their significant operas.

MUS 8183 - Opera History in Context: Verdi and Britten

(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student in music or instr consent; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

Development of opera in context of other artistic, social, cultural, and political events, movements, and changes. Focuses on two representative composers and some of their significant operas.

MUS 8237 - Score Study: Choral

(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Analysis of various choral scores ranging from Renaissance through 20th century. Reading of choral and choral/orchestral scores at piano, including scores with C clefs and transposing instrument.

MUS 8255 - Choral Literature: Baroque Era to the Present

(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

Survey of sacred and secular choral works.

MUS 8299 - Performance in Choral Conducting

(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Preparation and performance of choral conducting recital, with supporting paper.

MUS 8333 - FTE: Master's

(1 cr; Prereq-Master's student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 6 academic progress units; 6 financial aid progress units)

(No description)

MUS 8444 - FTE: Doctoral

(1 cr; Prereq-Doctoral student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 6 academic progress units; 6 financial aid progress units)

(No description)

MUS 8450 - Graduate Seminar in Conducting

(3 cr [max 4]; Prereq-Grad student in conducting or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 32 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Development of musicianship, conducting, rehearsal, and analytical skills. Repertoire, gesture, score study, interpretation, pedagogy, and performance presentation in wind band, orchestral, and choral conducting. Students meet twice weekly in group seminar, and prepare and participate in weekly conducting labs scheduled with all major University ensembles.

MUS 8479 - Performance and Document: Wind Ensemble/Band Conducting

(2 cr; Prereq-8472, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Preparing and performing full wind ensemble or band conducting program with supporting document.

MUS 8489 - Performance and Document: Orchestral Conducting

(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Preparing and performing full orchestral conducting program with supporting document.

MUS 8501 - Music Theory Pedagogy

(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student in music or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

Comparison of pedagogical philosophies/methods in music theory. Pedagogical literature, practice teaching, curriculum design.

MUS 8550 - Composition

(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Creation of original musical works in various instrumental and vocal forms; advanced development of writing and realization of musical ideas.

MUS 8560 - Readings in Music Theory (Topics course)

(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Seminars on major theoretical text or group of interrelated texts. Pre-tonal, tonal, post-tonal, or non-Western focus in individual offerings.

MUS 8570 - Seminar in Composition

(2 cr; Prereq-Composition emphasis or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Aesthetic and professional issues in composition. Survey of professional activities, including r[e]sum[e] and grant writing and concert production.

MUS 8571 - Composers' Laboratory

(3 cr; Prereq-8570; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Preparing original music composition to specification for possible radio/TV/theatre/film use. Analytic projects based on research into current practice of music criticism/music journalism. Philosophical and sociological research into creative process.

MUS 8580 - Topics in Tonal Analysis (Topics course)

(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Seminar. Sample topics: string quartets of Beethoven, chamber music of Brahms, significant works by tonal composers.

MUS 8581 - Schenkerian Theory and Analysis I

(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Analysis and critical readings pertaining to theory of tonal music developed by Heinrich Schenker. Application of his method to representative repertoire from 18th and 19th centuries. Contrapuntal writing modeled after presentation in Schenker's [Counterpoint].

MUS 8582 - Schenkerian Theory and Analysis II

(3 cr; Prereq-8581 or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Spring Even Year)

Application of Schenkerian theory to 18th-/19th-century music, coordinated with critical study of major music treatises from that era.

MUS 8584 - Current Issues in the Analysis of 19th-Century Music

(3 cr; Prereq-[[3502, 3512] or equiv placement exam], instr consent; grad-level Schenkerian analysis recommended; A-F or Audit; offered Spring Even Year)

Recent analytic approaches to 19th-century music. Students demonstrate fluency with methods and current issues. In-class discussions, short written analytical projects, two longer papers.

MUS 8585 - Chromatic Harmony Seminar

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Fall Odd Year)

Careful study of chromatic harmonic practices (especially from the latter half of the nineteenth century) from both analytical and compositional perspectives. Students will analyze a wide range of music excerpts and movements using tools derived from Heinrich Schenker's analytical practice and will creatively harmonize sophisticated tonal melodies. The course also will incorporate readings from the analytical literature (both Schenkerian and non-Schenkerian) and will conclude with a substantial course paper.

MUS 8588 - Sonata Theory

(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Equivalent courses: was MUS 8651 until 07-SEP-21

Principles of the classic sonata: norms, types, and deformations. Structural analysis, analytical methodologies, and fundamentals of sonata hermeneutics.

MUS 8590 - Topics in 20th-Century Analysis (Topics course)

(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Seminar explores literatures of 20th-century art music.

MUS 8631 - Seminar: Music in Medieval Europe

(3 cr; Prereq-Undergrad music degree; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Selected genres of polyphonic and monophonic music, 9th-14th centuries, for analysis and cultural criticism. Social roles of music and performance traditions; current musicological issues.

MUS 8632 - Seminar: Music in Early Modern Europe

(3 cr; Prereq-Undergrad music degree; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Transformation of chanson, madrigal, mass, and motet from 1400 to 1580. Analysis and cultural criticism; social roles of music and performance traditions; current musicological issues.

MUS 8640 - Seminar in Musicology (Topics course)

(3 cr; Prereq-Musicology or theory emphasis or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Topics vary; readings, research, strategies, and methods.

MUS 8644 - Seminar: Advanced Research in Historical Musicology

(3 cr; Prereq-Undergrad music degree; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Major reference and research materials in musicology and related disciplines, including databases. Historical methods and historiography. Locating and interpreting primary sources of music and archival documents. Developing research strategies for degree papers and theses. Forms of documentation and historical writing.

MUS 8647 - Seminar: The Critical Editing of Early Music--Method and Practice

(3 cr; Prereq-Undergrad music degree; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall)

Preparation of critical editions from primary sources of vocal and instrumental music (partbooks and tablatures). Nature of musical sources, both manuscripts and prints. Stemmatic filiation, editorial judgment and method, presentation of text.

MUS 8666 - Doctoral Pre-Thesis Credits

(1 cr [max 6]; Prereq-Doctoral student who has not passed prelim oral; no required consent for 1st/2nd registrations, up to 12 combined cr; dept consent for 3rd/4th registrations, up to 24 combined cr; doctoral student admitted before summer 2007 may register up to four times, up to 60 combined cr; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

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MUS 8711 - Performance Theory

(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student in music or instr consent; A-F only; offered Spring Odd Year)

Investigate transformation process from score to its sounding instrumental realization. Discuss most important scholarly publications by B. Repp, Th. W. Adorno, et al. Theory first describes structure of such transformations, then investigates analytical, emotional, gestural rationales for expressive performance.

MUS 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's

(1 cr [max 18]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required [Plan A only]; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 50 credits; may be repeated 10 times)

(No description)

MUS 8864 - Current Issues in Ethnomusicology

(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Ethnomusicological methods, theorizing, and research practice. Current issues in monographs, journals, and anthologies. Fieldwork practicum.

MUS 8888 - Thesis Credit: Doctoral

(1 cr [max 24]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 24 cr required; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 100 credits; may be repeated 10 times)

(No description)

MUS 8994 - Directed Research

(1 cr [max 3]; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Directed research.

MUS 8998 - Conducting Recital Preparation

(1 cr [max 4]; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Preparatory ensemble and administrative work related to D.M.A. Conducting recitals.

MUS 8999 - Recital Credits: Doctoral

(2 cr [max 4]; Prereq-DMA student, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 20 credits; may be repeated 5 times)

Registration for recital credits coincides with performance of D.M.A. recital (five recitals for 20 credits).

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