Music

UW-PARKSIDE 2019-21 CATALOG
RITA/CART 285 • 262-595-2457

College:
Arts and Humanities

Degree and Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts
Major - Music
Minor - Music

Student Organizations/Clubs:
The Beat (Music Club)

Career Possibilities:
Many career opportunities are available to graduates in the field of music. Opportunities for teaching music include instruction at the elementary, secondary and university levels. In addition, many musicians teach independently, establishing their own music studios and working with students of all ages.

Some music graduates seek to become performers. Although opportunities in the area of full-time professional performance are limited, many musicians perform on a part-time basis. Students who seek performance careers in music should consider continued studies in a graduate school of music. Students with undergraduate degrees in music who aspire to be theorists, composers, musicologists, historians, or therapists should likewise expect to engage graduate study. There also exist career opportunities in many related areas such as music publishing, mass media, arts management, recording engineering, arranging, sales, manufacturing, church music and various aspects of the music business. Accomplished musicians are vital to and needed in all areas of the music profession.

Department Overview

The Music Department is staffed by a faculty of highly qualified teaching performers who have extensive concert experience and are active in teaching, research and performance. Their skills span all areas of undergraduate music study, and students can expect to receive excellent training in the applied and academic branches of music. Music faculty members maintain high professional standards in the education and training of students.

All music majors complete the requirements of the bachelor of arts with a major in music degree. Students who want to prepare for careers in music education, performance, or jazz studies should complete the appropriate concentration.


Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Communicate an understanding of the academic and musical skills necessary for success in the profession (knowledge-based, performance skill).
  2. Perform and evaluate music using aesthetic skills as a soloist and ensemble member. (knowledge-based, performance skills).
  3. Act as a socially responsible member of the profession through working effectively with others toward a common goal in university ensembles (affective behavior).

Requirements for Admission to the Music Major

An audition/interview and faculty approval is required for admission to the music major or minor. Auditions are held in February, March, May, and August.  Prospective students who audition before March 31 are eligible for scholarship consideration. For detailed audition information and registration, visit the Music Department website at www.uwp.edu.

Late entry into the music program will prolong the time required to complete the degree. Course sequences in music begin in the first semester of the freshmen year. Courses should be taken in the sequence outlined in the music website. Students who take fewer credits than the recommended course load prolong the time required for graduation. Music Department policies may be viewed or downloaded at www.uwp.edu.

Re-entry Policy

Students are encouraged to complete degree requirements by continuous study. In the event of an enrollment gap of one year or more, a re-audition and transcript evaluation is required. In such cases, students may be required to repeat specific courses

Transfer Students

Transfer students must audition for admission to the Music Department. Based on the audition, transcript evaluation and music faculty advising, transfer students will be placed at the appropriate level of applied music instruction, music theory and piano class. Students must complete at least 30 credits, including 15 credits of upper-level courses in the major, at UW- Parkside.

 

Requirements for the Music Major (60-101 credits)

The Music Department core courses are a strong foundation for study in concentrations that prepare students for careers in music. Each music major student must complete the core courses and a concentration to earn the bachelor of arts degree with a major in music.

Piano music majors and minors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination. This examination may exempt them from the piano class requirement (MUSP 150/151).

  1. Required Core Courses (45 credits)
    MUSP 001 Concert Attendance (6 semesters with a grade of “CR”) 0 cr
    MUSI 120 Music Theory I  2 cr
    MUSI 121 Music Theory II 2 cr
    MUSI 221 Music Theory III 2 cr
    MUSI 321 Music Theory IV 2 cr
    MUSP 135  Aural Music Theory I 1 cr
    MUSP 136 Aural Music Theory II 1 cr
    MUSP 236 Aural Music Theory III 1 cr
    MUSP 336 Aural Music Theory IV 1 cr
    MUSP 150 Class Piano I 2 cr
    MUSP 151 Class Piano II 2 cr
    MUSI 330 Music History I: 450-1750 3 cr
    MUSI 331 Music History II: 1750-20th Century 3 cr
    MUSI 332 World of Music 3 cr
    MUSA Applied Instrument/Performance Lab* 12 cr
    MUSP 102 Large Music Ensemble (8 semesters, 1 credit each)** 8 cr

    Music students may apply MUSI 104 and 3 credits of MUSP 102 towards General Education requirements

    *Completion of second semester of the 300 level (appropriate to the student’s principal instrument) is required. Each course is 1 or 2 credits depending on level of study and major/minor status. For majors enrolled in 1-, 2- or 3-hundred levels, concurrent enrollment in the corresponding Performance Lab (MUSA 101, 201 or 301) for 1 credit is required. Students in 400 level applied study are not required to attend Performance Lab. Concurrent registration in Large Ensemble appropriate to the student’s principal instrument is required.

    **Enrollment in the section of Large Ensemble appropriate to the student’s principal instrument is required for majors. Each course is 1 credit per semester.
     

  2. Applied Music Requirement
    Private Instruction in music performance is available to music majors and minors under the prefix MUSA, for applied music. Concurrent registration in an academic course in music and appropriate large ensemble are required. (See Large Ensemble Requirement section for further information).

    Instruction is offered in piano, organ, trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, violin, viola, cello, string bass, classical guitar, harp, harpsichord, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, voice, and percussion. Consult the Music Department Chair for details. Course numbers indicate the level of study. Freshman, sophomore, and junior levels are 1-credit courses that require concurrent enrollment in the correlating Performance Lab (MUSA 101, 201 or 301), which is also 1 credit. Senior levels are 2-credit courses and do not require concurrent enrollment in Performance Lab. The applied levels are indicated by an initial number of 1, 2, 3, or 4. Music minor students and music majors who study a secondary instrument enroll in the first semester of 100 level for 1 credit only.

    Successful completion of a full faculty jury is required for enrollment at the 300-level.  Students must demonstrate a breadth of musical styles and genres at the full faculty jury as well as the musicality and technical mastery of their instrument that are, in the judgment of the faculty, appropriate for admission to upper division applied study. To be granted access to a full faculty jury, the student must complete or be in the process of completing MUSI 121 and MUSP 136 with a grade of C or better. No student may take the full faculty jury more than twice. Students who do not pass full faculty jury in their second attempt will be dropped from the music major.

    Completion of the second semester 300 applied level is required for graduation in the music major.
     

  3. Large Ensemble Requirement
    While all students are encouraged to play and/or sing in departmental large ensembles, the department requires all applied music students (full-time and part-time) to participate in an ensemble. Large ensemble graduation requirement is 8 credits for all music majors. Only the following ensembles are considered to be large ensembles:

    Chorale (MUSP 102 section 001)

    Wind Ensemble (MUSP 102 section 002)

    Parkside Symphony (MUSP 102 section 003)

    Voice as primary instrument - enrollment in Chorale is required in every semester of full-time enrollment.

    Orchestral String as primary instrument - enrollment in Parkside Symphony is required in every semester of full-time enrollment.

    Band Instrument as primary instrument - enrollment in Wind Ensemble is required in every semester of full-time enrollment.

    Classical Guitar as primary instrument - any of the three required large ensembles (Chorale, Wind Ensemble or Parkside Symphony) in consultation with their music advisor. Classical guitar majors may substitute 4 credits of their large ensemble requirement for 4 credits of guitar ensemble.

    Keyboard as primary instrument - any of the three required large ensembles (Chorale, Wind Ensemble or Parkside Symphony) in consultation with their music advisor. Keyboard majors may substitute 4 credits of their large ensemble requirement for 4 credits of piano accompanying.

    Jazz studies concentration students are expected to be enrolled in jazz ensemble and in 4 semesters of jazz combo (MUSP 366) in addition to their large ensemble requirement.

    Contemporary Commercial Music – Voice Emphasis concentration students may substitute up to 2 credits of Large Ensemble with enrollment in any of the courses below during their year of 400-level applied study: MUSP 368 Contemporary A Cappella Ensemble –OR- MUSP 369 Contemporary Commercial Music Ensemble.
     

  4. Concentrations in Music:
    All music majors must complete a concentration and should choose one relevant to their career interests and intent.
     

    1. Requirements for the Music Performance Concentration (20-22 credits)
      Students who aspire to a career in professional performance should plan on pursuing advanced studies in a graduate school of music. The music performance concentration is designed to give students a thorough background appropriate for acceptance into a graduate program in applied music. A full faculty audition is required for acceptance into the music performance concentration on completion of the applied music sophomore level.
       

      1. Required courses for all instruments (14 credits)

        MUSP 223 Fundamentals of Improvisation 1 cr
        MUSP 250

        Class Piano III for Music Education               

        2 cr
        MUSP 342 Conducting 2 cr
        MUSI 420 Analytic Techniques 2 cr
        MUSA

        Applied Music at the 400 level
        (2 semesters, 2 credits each)

        4 cr
        MUSA 300 Junior Recital 1 cr
        MUSA 400 Senior Recital 2 cr
      2. Required courses by primary instrument (6-8 credits)
        Choose one option based on primary instrument:
         

        1. Required courses primary instrument is voice (7 credits)

          MUSI 378 Diction I: English and Italian 2 cr
          MUSI 379

          Diction II: French and German

          2 cr
          MUSP 346

          Choral Conducting and Arranging

          3 cr
        2. Required courses primary instrument is an orchestral instrument, band instrument, or classical guitar (6 credits)

          Choose from instrumental ensemble courses (4 credits):

          MUSP 361

          Chamber Music: Brass Ensemble

          1 cr
          MUSP 362

          Chamber Music: Classical Guitar Ensemble

          1 cr
          MUSP 363

          Chamber Music: Woodwind Ensemble

          1 cr
          MUSP 364

          Chamber Music: Percussion Ensemble

          1 cr
          MUSP 365

          Chamber Music: String Ensemble

          1 cr
               

          Choose one elective course:

          MUSP 345 Instrumental Conducting 2 cr
          MUSI 350 Music Business 2 cr
          MUSI 499 Independent Study 2 cr
        3. Required courses primary instrument is piano/ keyboard (8 credits)

          MUSP 353

          Advanced Keyboard Accompanying and Chamber Music Performance (4 semesters, 1 credit each)

          4 cr
          MUSI 480

          Seminar in Piano Literature and Performance Practice (2 semesters, 2 credits each)

          4 cr

          Students are required to submit an application for recital approval in the semester preceding their junior and senior recitals.
           

    2. Requirements for the Jazz Studies and Performance Concentration (24 credits)
      This program supplements the music major with additional study and experience in jazz improvisation, jazz performance styles, and academic study of jazz history and jazz theory. Students who aspire to a career in professional jazz performance should plan on pursuing advanced studies in a graduate school of music.  The jazz studies concentration is designed to give students a thorough background appropriate for acceptance into a graduate program in applied music. Additional ensemble requirements are expected for jazz concentration students, please refer to the large ensemble section of the catalog. A full faculty audition is required for acceptance into this jazz focused performance concentration on completion of the applied music sophomore level.
       

      Required Courses (24 credits)

      MUSI 346 Jazz History 3 cr
      MUSP 223 Fundamentals of Improvisation 1 cr
      MUSP 224 Jazz Improvisation I 1 cr
      MUSP 323 Jazz Improvisation II 1 cr
      MUSP 324 Jazz Improvisation III 2 cr
      MUSP 253 Jazz Piano 1 cr
      MUSP 342 Conducting 2 cr
      MUSI 350 Music Business 2 cr
      MUSI 447 Jazz Styles 2 cr
      MUSI 425 Jazz Arranging 2 cr
      MUSA Applied Music at the 400 level (2 semesters, 2 credits each) 4 cr
      MUSA 300 Junior Recital 1 cr
      MUSA 400 Senior Recital 2 cr
    3. Requirements for the Contemporary Commercial Music Concentration (27 credits)
      For voice students focusing on contemporary styles of singing, this concentration provides vocal training in various vocal genres, including jazz, pop, rock, musical theater, and more. Additional coursework will be provided in improvisation, sound production and contemporary commercial music focused ensembles. Student recitals will showcase talents and make the student industry ready for commercial careers such as studio musicians, voiceover singers, singer/songwriters, and band members. A full faculty audition is required for acceptance into this contemporary commercial music performance concentration on completion of the applied music sophomore level.
       

      Required Courses (27 credits)
      MUSI 340 American Popular Music 3 cr
      MUSI 350 Music Business 2 cr
      MUSI 226 Popular Music Theory 2 cr
      MUSP 240 Sound Production I 2 cr
      MUSP 223 Fundamentals of Improvisation 1 cr
      MUSP 224 Jazz Improvisation I 1 cr
      MUSP 250 Class Piano III for Music Education 2 cr
      MUSP 253 Jazz Piano 1 cr
      MUSA Applied Music at the 400 level (2 semesters, 2 credits each) 4 cr
      MUSA 300 Junior Recital 1 cr
      MUSA 400 Senior Recital 2 cr
           
      Choose from vocal ensemble courses (6 credits):
      MUSP 368 Contemporary A Cappella Ensemble 1 cr
      MUSP 369 Contemporary Commercial Music Ensemble 1 cr
      MUSP 367 Vocal Jazz Ensemble 1 cr
    4. Requirements for the Music Education Concentration (57 credits)
      The UW-Parkside music education curriculum is approved for DPI licensure. Music education concentration offers dual licensure in choral/general and instrumental/general certification. An audition/interview is required for admission to the music education concentration. The educator development program (EDU) requires an admission process. Please contact the music education faculty for information regarding music teacher licensure.
       

      1. Music Education: Choral and General Music (56 credits)
        In addition to the music core requirements, the following courses are required.

        1. Required Music Courses (7 credits)

          MUSP 342 Conducting 2 cr
          MUSP 250

          Class Piano III for Music Education

          2 cr
          MUSP 223

          Fundamentals of Improvisation

          1 cr
          MUSI 420 Analytic Techniques  2 cr
        2. Required Choral and General Music Courses (29 credits) 

          MUSP 346  Choral Conducting and Arranging 3 cr
          MUSI 377 Vocal Pedagogy 1 cr
          MUSI 378 Diction I: English and Italian 2 cr
          MUSI 379 Diction II: French and German 2 cr
          MUSP 251 Class Piano IV for Choral Education  1 cr
          MUSP 276 Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy: Guitar 1 cr
          MUSE 203 Introduction to Music Technology 2 cr
          MUSE 300 Music Teaching and Learning 3 cr
          MUSE 405 Principles and Techniques in Music Teaching and Learning 3 cr
          MUSE 302 Music in Childhood 3 cr
          MUSE 303 Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning 2 cr
          MUSE 411 Methods of Elementary and Middle School Choral Music 3 cr
          MUSE 413 Methods of Teaching Secondary Choral Music 3 cr
        3. Required EDU Courses (21 credits)

          EDU 300 Creating Effective Learning Environments 1 cr
          EDU 304 Context and Culture in Learning Environments 3 cr
          EDU 310 Family, School, and Community Partnerships 1 cr
          EDU 420 Residency Seminar 2 cr
          EDU 425 Residency (Student Teaching) 10 cr
          EDU 430 Using Action Research to Improve Instruction 2 cr
          EDU 440 Teacher Preparation Portfolio Design 2 cr
      2. Music Education: Instrumental and General Music (57 credits)
        In addition to the music core requirements, the following courses are required.

        1. Required Music Courses (7 credits)

          MUSP 342 Conducting 2 cr
          MUSP 250

          Class Piano III for Music Education

          2 cr
          MUSP 223

          Fundamentals of Improvisation

          1 cr
          MUSI 420 Analytic Techniques 2 cr
        2. Required Instrumental and General Music Courses (29 credits)

          MUSP 345 Instrumental Conducting 2 cr
          MUSI 423 Orchestration and Arranging 2 cr
          MUSP 271 Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy: Brass 1 cr
          MUSP 273 Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy: Percussion 1 cr
          MUSP 274 Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy: Strings 1 cr
          MUSP 275 Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy: Woodwinds 1 cr
          MUSP 276 Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy: Guitar 1 cr
          MUSP 277 Vocal Techniques 1 cr
          MUSA Secondary Applied Instrument at 100 Level (2 semesters, 1 credit each) 2 cr
          MUSE 203 Introduction to Music Technology 2 cr
          MUSE 300 Music Teaching and Learning 3 cr
          MUSE 302 Music in Childhood 3 cr
          MUSE 405 Principles and Techniques in Music Teaching and Learning 3 cr
          MUSE 414 Methods of Elementary and Middle School Instrumental Music 3 cr
          MUSE 416 Methods of Teaching Secondary Instrumental Music 3 cr
        3. Required EDU Courses (21 credits)

          EDU 300

          Creating Effective Learning Environments

          1 cr
          EDU 304 Context and Culture in Learning Environments 3 cr
          EDU 310 Family, School, and Community Partnerships 1 cr
          EDU 420 Residency Seminar 2 cr
          EDU 425 Residency (Student Teaching) 10 cr
          EDU 430 Using Action Research to Improve Instruction 2 cr
          EDU 440 Teacher Preparation Portfolio Design 2 cr
    5. Requirements for the Liberal Arts Concentration (15 credits)
      This concentration provides students with a breadth of knowledge in liberal studies and may lead to graduate level studies in music history or ethnomusicology with the help and advice of a music faculty advisor. This option is based in flexibility of study. Help from an advisor is required to navigate course pre-requisites needed to gain access to upper division credits in the various departments.
       

      1. Upper Division Music Courses (6 credits)
        Choose two courses not in Music Core:
        MUSI or MUSE Music Electives                     6 cr
         

      2. Upper Division Non-Music Courses (6 credits)
        Choose two courses outside the Music Department:
        Electives                                                            6 cr
         

      3. Required Music Capstone (3 credits)
        MUSI 489    Music Senior Seminar                3 cr

 

Requirements for the Music Minor (20 credits)

The objective of the music minor is to provide students from any area of study with the opportunity to be introduced to the field of music through theoretical, historical and performance experiences. An audition is required for acceptance in the minor.
 

  1. Required Music Courses (17 credits)

    MUSP 001 Concert Attendance (2 semesters with a grade of “CR”) 0 cr
    MUSP 102 Large Music Ensemble (2 semesters, 1 credit each) 2 cr
    MUSI 104 Music Appreciation 3 cr
    MUSI 120 Music Theory I 2 cr
    MUSI 121 Music Theory II 2 cr
    MUSP 135 Aural Music Theory I 1 cr
    MUSP 136 Aural Music Theory II 1 cr
    MUSP 150 Class Piano I 2 cr
    MUSP 151 Class Piano II 2 cr
    MUSA Major Applied Instrument 100 Level (2 semesters, 1 credit each) 2 cr

    Music minors may continue applied music study beyond minimum requirements if concurrently enrolled in the appropriate large ensemble.
     

  2. Elective Course (3 credits)

    Choose one:

    MUSI 330 Music History I: 450-1750 3 cr
    MUSI 331 Music History II: 1750-20th Century 3 cr
    MUSI 332 World of Music 3 cr

Courses in Music (MUSI)

 

100

Appreciation of World Music
Prereq: None. Freq: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Introduces the many styles and types of music heard in America today; explores contributions made by cultures around the world.

3 cr
101

Fundamentals of Music
Prereq: None. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Acquaints the student with a basic music vocabulary. Includes study of notation, scales, melody and basic harmony. Open to all students.

3 cr
104

Music Appreciation
Prereq: None. Freq: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Explores musical enjoyment and understanding. Includes listening experiences in the various styles and forms of music, assigned readings and attendance at performances. Open to all students.

3 cr
106

Jazz Appreciation
Prereq: None. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Study of the stylistic periods of jazz from its beginning through the present. Emphasis on key performers and their styles. Recordings and live performance included. Open to all students.

3 cr
118

Music Theory Lab I
Prereq: Music major or minor; or consent of instructor. Freq: Fall.
Introduces basic music vocabulary, including study of notation, scales, melody and basic harmony. Explores basic solfege and basic piano skills.

1 cr
119

Music Theory Lab II
Prereq: MUSI 118; or consent of instructor. Freq: Spring.
Continues exploration of basic music vocabulary, including notation, scales, melody basic harmony, solfege, and basic piano skills.

1 cr
120

Music Theory I
Prereq: Music major or minor, concurrent registration in MUSP 135; or consent of instructor. Freq: Fall.
Develops the fundamentals of music, in depth. Studies include notation, acoustics, scales, rhythm, diatonic harmony, melody, intervals, keys and chord functions. Other topics include figured bass, melodic composition, Roman numeral analysis, and the principles of four-part writing.

2 cr
121

Music Theory II
Prereq: MUSI 120 with a grade of C or better, concurrent registration in MUSP 136. Freq: Spring.
Expands on topics presented in Music Theory I and introduces harmonic progression, non-chord tones, cadences, phrase and period structure, dominant seventh chords, and harmonization of melodies. Includes projects in analysis and composition.

2 cr
221

Music Theory III
Prereq: MUSI 121 with a grade of C or better, concurrent registration in MUSP 236. Freq: Fall.
Studies in diatonic seventh chords, chromaticism, secondary functions, modulatory techniques, and binary and ternary forms. Includes projects in analysis and composition.

2 cr
226

Popular Music Theory
Prereq: MUSI 221. Freq: Occasionally.
Examines pop and jazz harmonies and theory for popular music. Includes modal scales and popular music scales, diversity of rhythm, popular patterns, melody construction, commercial harmony, and analysis of popular music. Requires additional fees.

2 cr
290

Special Topics in Music
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Selected topics in music will be examined.

1-4 cr
321

Music Theory IV
Prereq: MUSI 221 with a grade of C or better, concurrent registration in MUSP 336. Freq: Spring.
Studies in 19th-20th century music, including mode mixture, Neapolitan chords, augmented sixth chords, enharmonic reinterpretation, and advanced modulatory techniques. Includes projects in analysis and composition.

2 cr
330

Music History I: 450-1750
Prereq: ENGL 101.. Freq: Fall.
Surveys Western music from medieval to the early 18th century. Explores the stylistic evolution within music and in relation to civilization.

3 cr
331

Music History II: 1750-Present
Prereq: MUSI 330 with a grade of C or better. Freq: Spring.
Explores the stylistic evolution of music from the 18th century through the present.

3 cr
332

World of Music 
Prereq: MUSI 104 or consent of instructor. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Surveys music and its place in human cultures around the world. Considers traditional, popular, and classical music from a number of regions using an ethnomusicological perspective, highlighting similarities and differences in relation to other domains of cross-cultural social life.

3 cr
333

Opera Literature
Prereq: MUSI 104 or consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
The study of elements of opera and their function, including analysis of selected operatic examples.

3 cr
335

Music Literature Topic
Prereq: MUS 242, or consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
Study of music literature, musical styles and forms. May be repeated for credit with different topic.

2 cr
336

African American Music
Prereq: None. Freq: Summer.
Survey and study of development and evolution of African American music 17th century to present with attention given to historical, sociological, political and humanistic contexts. Cross-listed with ETHN 336.

3 cr
338

Music of the Great Migration 1900-1960
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Survey and study of African American music, ca. 1900-1960, related to the Great Migration and its next generation. Attention given historical, sociological, political, and humanistic contexts. Cross-listed with ETHN 338.

3 cr
339

Music of the Great Migration 1960-1990
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Survey and study of African American music, ca. 1960-1990, related to the Great Migration and its next generation. Attention given to historical, sociological, political, and humanistic contexts. Cross-listed with ETHN 339.

3 cr
340

American Popular Music
Prereq: Music major or consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
Explores American popular music idioms including blues, folk, ragtime, jazz, big band, spirituals, blue grass, Tejano, Cajun, musical comedy, western, gospel, country, skiffle, rock and roll, R&B, soul, funk, Motown, hard rock, disco, heavy metal, reggae, corporate rock, punk, worldbeat, new wave, grunge, new age, easy listening, techno, rap and hip hop.

3 cr
346

Jazz History
Prereq: Music major or consent of instructor. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Study of stylistic periods of jazz from origins to present with emphasis on major performers and styles. Recordings and live performances included.

3 cr
350

Music Business
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Investigates employment in music through education, performing and various aspects of music as a business: publishing, instrument sales, recording and management. Open to all students.

2 cr
377

Vocal Pedagogy
Prereq: MUSA 181 or consent of instructor. Freq: Yearly.
Introduces voice science through readings and lectures including some independent reading and research.  Explores vocal pedagogy with concepts utilized in a controlled setting where the student becomes the teacher.

1 cr
378

Diction I: English and Italian
Prereq: MUSA 181, concurrent registration in applied voice; or consent of instructor. Freq: Fall (even years).
Application of the International Phonetic Alphabet to English and Italian songs and arias.

2 cr
379

Diction II: French and German
Prereq: MUSA 181, concurrent registration in applied voice, or consent of instructor. Freq: Yearly.
Introduces application of the International Phonetic Alphabet to German and French songs and arias.

2 cr
420

Analytic Techniques
Prereq: MUSI 321 with a grade of C or better. Freq: Spring.
Investigates the structural and harmonic analysis of small and large musical forms.

2 cr
421

Post-Tonal Materials and Techniques
Prereq: MUSI 321 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Freq: Yearly.
Delves into 20th-century music including impressionism, neo-classicism, atonality, serialism, set theory, aleatoric music, minimalism, technological developments, sound mass, and new approaches to rhythm. Examines the structural and harmonic analysis of small and large musical forms, with special emphasis upon rhythmic analysis, phrase mapping, and hypermeter.

2 cr
422

Counterpoint
Prereq: MUSI 321. Freq: Occasionally.
Examines the principles of melodic construction, voice leading, and the treatment of dissonance in independent melodies sounding simultaneously.

2 cr
423

Orchestration and Arranging
Prereq: MUSI 321, or consent of instructor. Freq: Yearly.
Explores individual instruments and scoring practices for orchestral instruments.

2 cr
425

Jazz Arranging
Prereq: MUSI 321, MUSP 336; or consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
Explores idiomatic writing for jazz instruments including written arrangements in a variety of jazz styles for small and large jazz ensembles.

2 cr
439

Music History Topic
Prereq: MUSI 331 or consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
Studies topics in music history, musical styles and forms. A research project will be required. Topic varies. May be repeated for credit with different topic.

3 cr
447

Jazz Styles
Prereq: MUSI 346, music major with jazz studies and performance concentration; or consent of instructor. Freq: Spring (even years).
Studies jazz history through solo analysis, listening, ear training, and the performance of specific transcriptions from major jazz artists.

2 cr
485

Music Composition Seminar
Prereq: MUSI 321 or consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
Analysis and composition. Seminar participation and individual composition lessons. May be repeated for credit.

2 cr
489

Music Senior Seminar
Prereq: Senior Standing, consent of Instructor and department chair. Freq: Spring.
Students in their final year focus on the development and presentation of a portfolio (paper and electronic) and auditions/interview materials to prepare for professional careers and/or graduate study.

3 cr
490

Special Topics in Music
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Selected topics in music will be studied.

1-4 cr
495

Music Internship
Prereq: Junior or senior standing, consent of department chair. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Individualized program of study for juniors and seniors that includes apprenticeships and internships at professional local music organizations and at UW-Parkside Fine Arts offices under the supervision of campus faculty and staff. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve credits.

1-3 cr
499

Independent Study
Prereq: Consent of instructor and department chair. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Allows students the opportunity to explore a variety of musical subjects and/or projects that are not regularly offered in other music courses.

1-5 cr

 

Graduate Courses (MUSI)

690

Special Topics
Prereq: Consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
Selected topics in music will be studied.

1-4 cr
699

Independent Study
Prereq: Consent of instructor and department chair. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Provides the opportunity for students to study and individualized topic with a faculty member.

1-5 cr

 

Courses in Music Performance (MUSP)

001

Concert Attendance
Prereq: Music major or minor. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Attendance of music programs selected from an approved concert calendar for the purpose of broadening the student’s musical experience.

0 cr
102

Large Music Ensemble
Prereq: None. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Study and performance of music in the genres and historical styles appropriate to a variety of choral and instrumental ensembles. University Chorale, Master Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Community Band, Parkside Symphony, and Community Orchestra are offered every semester. Occasional extra rehearsals. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr
135

Aural Music Theory I
Prereq: Music major or minor, concurrent registration in MUSI 120; or consent of instructor. Freq: Fall.
Sight singing and aural recognition of the elements of tonal music including intervals, harmony, melody, rhythm and tonality.

1 cr
136

Aural Music Theory II
Prereq: MUSI 120, and MUSP 135 with a grade of C or better; concurrent registration MUSI 121. Freq: Spring.
Continuation of Aural Music Theory I with an emphasis on aural recognition of the elements of 18th-century music.

1 cr
150

Class Piano I
Prereq: Music major or minor; or consent of instructor. Freq: Fall.
Basic piano literature, development of keyboard sight reading, harmonization, transposition and improvisation.

2 cr
151

Class Piano II
Prereq: Music major or minor and MUSP 150 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. Freq: Spring.
Continuation of MUSP 150 to a higher level of performance and difficulty; includes contrapuntal literature.

2 cr
223

Fundamentals of Improvisation
Prereq: MUSI 120 or consent of instructor. Freq: Spring.
The study of scales, modes and associated chords used in jazz improvisation. Methods include applied, aural and written study.

1 cr
224

Jazz Improvisation I
Prereq: MUSP 223 or consent of instructor. Freq: Fall.
Improvisation in a small-group setting playing major and minor blues and basic jazz tunes including introductions and endings.

1 cr
236

Aural Music Theory III
Prereq: MUSI 121 and MUSP 136 with a minimum grade of C or better; concurrent registration MUSI 221. Freq: Fall.
Continuation of Aural Music Theory II with an emphasis on aural recognition of the elements of early 19th-century music and coordination of gestural conducting elements.

1 cr
240

Sound Production I
Prereq: Declared major in one of the following areas: music, theatre arts, art, communication or English.  Freq: Yearly.
Explores basics of sound production including recording, engineering and production.

2 cr
250

Class Piano III for Music Education
Prereq: MUSP 151 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.  Freq:  Fall.
Playing of three-part scores, vocal and instrumental accompaniments, chorales, more difficult transposition and harmonization; use of pedals.

2 cr
251

Class Piano IV for Choral Education
Prereq: MUSP 250 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.  Freq:  Spring.
Playing of four-part vocal scores, orchestral scores, harmonization with secondary dominants, more complex progressions, modulation, transposition, more difficult piano technique, accompaniments and literature.

1 cr
253

Jazz Piano
Prereq: Music major or minor, MUSP 151 with a grade of C or better; consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
Students develop specific chord techniques on the piano that enhance the playing of their primary instruments, enable the student to more fully understand the harmonies found in jazz repertoire, reinforce their knowledge of music theory, and provide teaching tools for future jazz educators.

1 cr
271

Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy: Brass
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in MUSA secondary applied 100 level, or consent of instructor.  Freq:  Occasionally.
Covers theory and practice of playing individual instruments. Includes examination of method books, solo literature, and ensemble repertoire.

1 cr
273

Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy: Percussion
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in MUSA secondary applied 100 level, or consent of instructor.  Freq:  Occasionally.
Covers theory and practice of playing individual instruments. Includes examination of method books, solo literature, and ensemble repertoire.

1 cr
274

Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy: Strings
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in MUSA secondary applied 100 level, or consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
Covers theory and practice of playing individual instruments. Includes examination of method books, solo literature, and ensemble repertoire.

1 cr
275

Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy: Woodwinds
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in MUSA secondary applied 100 level, or consent of instructor.  Freq:  Occasionally.
Covers theory and practice of playing individual instruments. Includes examination of method books, solo literature, and ensemble repertoire.

1 cr
276

Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy: Guitar
Prereq: Consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
Covers theory and practice of playing individual instruments. Includes examination of method books, solo literature, and ensemble repertoire.

1 cr
277

Vocal Techniques
Prereq: Music major or minor; or consent of instructor. Freq: Yearly.
Covers theory and practice of the elements of singing. Includes examination of method books, solo literature, and ensemble repertoire.

1 cr
323

Jazz Improvisation II
Prereq: MUSP 224. Freq: Spring.
Improvisation in a small group setting utilizing tunes based on II-V chord progressions with appropriate scale choices.

1 cr
324

Jazz Improvisation III
Prereq: MUSP 323. Freq: Fall.
Improvisation in a small group setting utilizing tunes with advanced II-V and chromatic progressions with faster tempos.

2 cr
336

Aural Music Theory IV
Prereq: MUSI 221 and MUSP 236 with a grade of C or better; concurrent registration MUSI 321. Freq: Spring.
Advanced sight singing and aural recognition of the elements of 19th- and 20th-century music, and coordination of gestural conducting elements.

1 cr
342

Conducting
Prereq: MUSI 221. Freq: Fall.
The development of basic manual technique for conducting:  beat patterns, expressive gestures, cueing, rehearsal techniques.

2 cr
345

Instrumental Conducting
Prereq: MUSP 342. Freq: Spring.
Covers techniques of instrumental conducting including baton technique, score reading and preparation, and rehearsal techniques.

2 cr
346

Choral Conducting and Arranging
Prereq: MUSP 342. Freq: Spring.
Covers choral conducting techniques, including score study and preparation, refinement of oral technique, rehearsal techniques and basics of choral arranging. Requires supervised and evaluated field experience.

3 cr
353

Advanced Keyboard Accompanying and Chamber Music Performance
Prereq: MUSP 153. Freq: Occasionally.
Provides opportunity for vocal and instrumental music for performance including the study of accompanying technique, balance, instrumental color, vocal texts, articulation, style and pedaling. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr
360

Voices of Parkside
Prereq: Audition. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Provides opportunity for in-depth study, intensive preparation, and refined performance of a wide range of challenging art, folk, and popular literature appropriate for chamber choral ensemble. Requires additional rehearsals, frequent performances, and tours. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr
361

Chamber Music: Brass Ensemble
Prereq: Audition. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Study and performance of literature for small ensembles. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr
362

Chamber Music: Classical Guitar Ensemble
Prereq: Audition. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Study and performance of literature for small ensembles. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr
363

Chamber Music: Woodwind Ensemble
Prereq: Audition. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Study and performance of literature for small ensembles. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr
364

Chamber Music: Percussion Ensemble
Prereq: Audition. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Study and performance of literature for small ensembles. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr
365

Chamber Music: String Ensemble
Prereq: Audition. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Study and performance of literature for small ensembles. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr
366

Jazz Combo
Prereq: Audition. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Study and performance of literature for small ensembles. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr
367

Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Prereq: Audition and concurrent enrollment in MUSP 102 (Chorale, Master Singers) or MUSP 360. Freq: Occasionally.
Provides opportunity for study and performance of vocal jazz literature in a small ensemble. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr
368

Contemporary A Cappella Ensemble
Prereq: Consent of instructor. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Provides opportunity to perform contemporary commercial music arrangements. Requires students to arrange popular songs and demonstrate above-average skills in singing various genres, sight-reading, harmonizing, and as well as understanding of diatonic harmonic analysis. Requires travel for performances. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr
369

Contemporary Commercial Music Ensemble
Prereq: Consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
Provides opportunity to perform popular styles of music from the 20th and 21st Century. Requires travel for performances. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr
390

Choral Special Project and Study
Prereq: Audition. Freq: Occasionally.
Engagement of special, one-time choral music projects, such as recordings, major literature preparations, choral education workshops, and domestic and/or international travel. Involves in-depth study, preparation, and participation.

1-5 cr
487

Musical Theatre Workshop
Prereq: Audition.  Freq: Occasionally.
Study, research, preparation and performance of scenes, songs, and dances from musical theatre. May be repeated for credit.

1-3 cr
488

Opera Theatre Workshop
Prereq: Audition. Freq: Occasionally.
Provides opportunity to perform opera/operetta roles/ensemble in scenes or a complete work. Includes behind the scenes opportunities in stage management, stage direction, production crew, or costumes/makeup. Requires field trips and fees. May be repeated for credit.

1-3 cr

 

Courses in Music Education (MUSE)

203

Introduction to Music Technology
Prereq: Music major or minor; or consent of instructor. Freq: Fall.
Explores the broad dimensions of technology as they impact teachers and students in music education. Includes music notation programs, audio sampling programs, digital audio and video recording, and assessment technologies applicable to classroom and ensemble.

2 cr
300

Music Teaching and Learning
Prereq: Music major or minor; or consent of instructor. Freq: Fall.
Examines the foundations of music pedagogy, including historical and philosophical foundations and curricular approaches used in music teaching and learning. Includes field-based observational experiences in diverse classroom and community music settings. Requires supervised and evaluated field experience.

3 cr
302

Music in Childhood
Prereq: MUSI 121, MUSP 150; or consent of the instructor. Freq: Spring.
Prepares students to teach general music to young children. Equips students with the competencies to plan, create, implement, and evaluate a general music curriculum. Reviews current trends, materials, methods, and approaches.

3 cr
303

Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning
Prereq: MUSE 300; or any EDU course; or consent of Instructor. Freq: Spring.
Explores the integration of music, visual art, drama, and movement with elementary and middle school curricula. Includes methods of instruction such as modeling and demonstration, group discussions, small group projects, critiques, and development of lesson plans that integrate the arts into the curricula.

2 cr
405

Principles and Techniques in Music Teaching and Learning
Prereq: Senior standing in music or consent of the instructor; completion of math competency requirement. Freq: Yearly.
Provides opportunity for a capstone experience. Examines the assessment of individual and large group musical aptitude and achievement. Includes program evaluation, introductory quantitative and qualitative research in music education. Explores critical issues and recent trends in music education.

3 cr
411

Methods of Elementary and Middle School Choral Music
Prereq: MUSI 321 or consent of the instructor. Freq: Fall.
Focuses on developing the knowledge, performances, and dispositions required in choral music educators in elementary and middle school settings. Includes administration, curriculum development, literature selection, instructional planning, and teaching strategies. Requires supervised and evaluated field experience.

3 cr
413

Methods of Teaching Secondary Choral Music
Prereq: MUSI 321 or consent of the instructor. Freq: Spring.
Prepares students to plan, organize, administer, and teach choral music in secondary music programs. Includes examination of materials, literature, and resources for secondary vocal music instruction. Requires supervised and evaluated field experience.

3 cr
414

Methods of Elementary and Middle School Instrumental Music
Prereq: MUSI 321 or consent of the instructor. Freq: Fall.
Prepares students to plan, organize, administer, and teach instrumental music in primary music program. Students participate in a variety of field observations of music programs, rehearsals, and performances. Requires supervised and evaluated field experience.

3 cr
416

Methods of Teaching Secondary Instrumental Music
Prereq: MUSI 321 or consent of the instructor. Freq: Spring.
Prepares students to plan, organize, administer, and teaching instrumental music in the secondary school music program. Requires participation in a variety of field observations of school music programs, rehearsals, and performances. Includes planning for and implementing ensemble warm-ups, leading sectional rehearsals, and working with selected students on solo or ensemble repertoire. Requires supervised and evaluated field experience.

3 cr

 

Courses in Applied Music (MUSA)

101

Performance Lab I
Prereq: Music major and concurrent enrollment in MUSA applied instrument 100 level; or consent of instructor. Freq: Fall, Spring.
All music majors are required to perform every semester. Performance lab gives students an opportunity to perform for their peers and music faculty. Students learn evaluation skills by assessing performances. Faculty and students provide assessment at every performance lab. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr
201

Performance Lab II
Prereq: Music major and concurrent enrollment in MUSA applied instrument 200 level; or consent of instructor. Freq: Fall, Spring.
All music majors are required to perform every semester. Performance lab gives students an opportunity to perform for their peers and music faculty. Students learn evaluation skills by assessing performances. Faculty and students provide assessment at every performance lab. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr

301

Performance Lab III
Prereq: Music major and concurrent enrollment in MUSA applied instrument 300 level; or consent of instructor. Freq: Fall, Spring.
All music majors are required to perform every semester. Performance lab gives students an opportunity to perform for their peers and music faculty. Students learn evaluation skills by assessing performances. Faculty and students provide assessment at every performance lab. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr
110-185

Applied Instruction – Major/Minor
Prereq: [See individual prerequisites listed below]. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Private instruction in applied music is available to music majors and minors. Concurrent registration in a core music course and a large ensemble is required (see “ensemble requirement” section in the University Catalog in the Music Department chapter). To enroll, obtain the required class and permission numbers from a Music Department faculty academic advisor. Applied music instruction requires additional fees. See “Applied Music Courses MUSA” at the beginning of the music section in the University Catalog in the Music Department Chapter for further information. May be repeated for credit.

Individual Course Prerequisites:

110  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
111  Music major; MUSA 110 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
112  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
113  Music major; MUSA 112 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
116  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
117  Music major; MUSA 116 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
120  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
121  Music major; MUSA 120 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
122  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
123  Music major; MUSA 122 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
124  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
125  Music major; MUSA 124 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
126  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
127  Music major; MUSA 126 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
128  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
129  Music major; MUSA 128 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
140  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
141  Music major; MUSA 140 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
142  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
143  Music major; MUSA 142 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
144  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
145  Music major; MUSA 144 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
146  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
147  Music major; MUSA 146 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
148  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
149  Music major; MUSA 148 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
150  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
151  Music major; MUSA 150 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
160  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
161  Music major; MUSA 160 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
162  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
163  Music major; MUSA 162 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
164  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
165  Music major; MUSA 164 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
166  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
167  Music major; MUSA 166 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
168  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
169  Music major; MUSA 168 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
180  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
181  Music major; MUSA 180 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.
184  Music major or minor; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101 for majors.
185  Music major; MUSA 184 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 101; or consent of instructor.

1 cr

210-285

Applied Instruction – Major
Prereq: [See individual prerequisites listed below]. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Private instruction in applied music is available to music majors and minors. Concurrent registration in a core music course and a large ensemble is required (see “ensemble requirement” section in the University Catalog in the Music Department chapter). To enroll, obtain the required class and permission numbers from a Music Department faculty academic advisor. Applied music instruction requires additional fees. See “Applied Music Courses MUSA” at the beginning of the music section in the University Catalog in the Music Department Chapter for further information.

Individual Course Prerequisites:

210  Music major; MUSA 111 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
211  Music major; MUSA 210 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
212  Music major; MUSA 113 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
213  Music major; MUSA 212 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
216  Music major; MUSA 117 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
217  Music major; MUSA 216 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
220  Music major; MUSA 121 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
221  Music major; MUSA 220 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
222  Music major; MUSA 123 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
223  Music major; MUSA 222 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
224  Music major; MUSA 125 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
225  Music major; MUSA 224 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
226  Music major; MUSA 127 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
227  Music major; MUSA 226 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
228  Music major; MUSA 129 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
229  Music major; MUSA 228 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
240  Music major; MUSA 141 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
241  Music major; MUSA 240 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
242  Music major; MUSA 143 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
243  Music major; MUSA 242 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
244  Music major; MUSA 145 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
245  Music major; MUSA 244 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
246  Music major; MUSA 147 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
247  Music major; MUSA 246 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
248  Music major; MUSA 149 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
249  Music major; MUSA 248 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
250  Music major; MUSA 151 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
251  Music major; MUSA 250 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
260  Music major; MUSA 161 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
261  Music major; MUSA 260 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
262  Music major; MUSA 163 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
263  Music major; MUSA 262 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
264  Music major; MUSA 165 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
265  Music major; MUSA 264 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
266  Music major; MUSA 167 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
267  Music major; MUSA 266 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
268  Music major; MUSA 169 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
269  Music major; MUSA 268 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
280  Music major; MUSA 181 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
281  Music major; MUSA 280 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
284  Music major; MUSA 185 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.
285  Music major; MUSA 284 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 201; or consent of instructor.

1 cr
300

Junior Recital
Prereq: Junior standing, consent of music department chair. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Supervised recital preparation and performance with appropriate research and writing of the recital program notes. May be repeated for credit.

1 cr

310-385

Applied Instruction – Major
Prereq: [See individual prerequisites listed below]. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Private instruction in applied music is available to music majors and minors. Concurrent registration in a core music course and a large ensemble is required (see “ensemble requirement” section in the University Catalog in the Music Department chapter). To enroll, obtain the required class and permission numbers from a Music Department faculty academic advisor. Applied music instruction requires additional fees. See “Applied Music Courses MUSA” at the beginning of the music section in the University Catalog in the Music Department Chapter for further information.

Individual Course Prerequisites:

310  Music major; MUSA 211 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
311  Music major; MUSA 310 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
312  Music major; MUSA 213 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
313  Music major; MUSA 312 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
316  Music major; MUSA 217 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
317  Music major; MUSA 316 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
320  Music major; MUSA 221 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
321  Music major; MUSA 320 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
322  Music major; MUSA 223 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
323  Music major; MUSA 322 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
324  Music major; MUSA 225 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
325  Music major; MUSA 324 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
326  Music major; MUSA 227 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
327  Music major; MUSA 326 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
328  Music major; MUSA 229 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
329  Music major; MUSA 328 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
340  Music major; MUSA 241 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
341  Music major; MUSA 340 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
342  Music major; MUSA 243 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
343  Music major; MUSA 342 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
344  Music major; MUSA 245 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
345  Music major; MUSA 344 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
346  Music major; MUSA 247 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
347  Music major; MUSA 346 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
348  Music major; MUSA 249 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
349  Music major; MUSA 348 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
350  Music major; MUSA 251 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
351  Music major; MUSA 350 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
360  Music major; MUSA 261 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
361  Music major; MUSA 360 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
362  Music major; MUSA 263 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
363  Music major; MUSA 362 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
364  Music major; MUSA 265 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
365  Music major; MUSA 364 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
366  Music major; MUSA 267 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
367  Music major; MUSA 366 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
368  Music major; MUSA 269 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
369  Music major; MUSA 368 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
380  Music major; MUSA 281 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
381  Music major; MUSA 380 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.
384  Music major; MUSA 285 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor, pass full faculty jury.
385  Music major; MUSA 384 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent enrollment in MUSA 301; or consent of instructor.

1 cr
400

Senior Recital
Prereq: Senior standing, consent of music department chair. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Supervised recital preparation and performance with appropriate research and writing of the recital program notes.  May be repeated for credit.

2 cr

410-485

Applied Instruction – Major
Prereq: [See individual prerequisites listed below]. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Private instruction in applied music is available to music majors and minors. Concurrent registration in a core music course and a large ensemble is required (see “ensemble requirement” section in the University Catalog in the Music Department chapter). To enroll, obtain the required class and permission numbers from a Music Department faculty academic advisor. Applied music instruction requires additional fees. See “Applied Music Courses MUSA” at the beginning of the music section in the University Catalog in the Music Department Chapter for further information.

Individual Course Prerequisites:

410  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 311 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
411  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 410 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
412  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 313 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
413  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 412 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
416  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 317 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
417  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 416 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
420  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 321 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
421  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 420 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
422  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 323 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
423  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 422 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
424  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 325 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
425  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 424 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
426  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 327 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
427  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 426 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
428  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 329 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
429  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 428 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
440  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 341 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
441  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 440 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
442  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 343 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
443  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 442 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
444  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 345 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
445  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 444 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
446  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 347 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
447  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 446 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
448  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 349 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
449  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 448 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
450  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 351 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
451  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 450 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
460  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 361 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
461  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 460 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
462  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 363 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
463  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 462 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
464  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 365 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
465  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 464 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
466  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 367 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
467  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 466 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
468  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 369 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
469  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 468 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
480  Music major with a concentration in music performance, contemporary commercial music, or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 381 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent registration in a core music course and a large ensemble is required; or consent of instructor.
481  Music major with a concentration in music performance, contemporary commercial music, or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 381 with a grade of C+ or better; concurrent registration in a core music course and a large ensemble is required; or consent of instructor.
484  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 385 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.
485  Music major with a concentration in music performance or jazz studies and performance; MUSA 484 with a grade of C+ or better; or consent of instructor.

Applied Instruction List of Courses by Instrument

Piano:  MUSA 010, 110, 111, 210, 211, 310, 311, 410, 411
Organ:   MUSA 012, 112, 113, 212, 213, 312, 313, 412, 413
Harpsichord:  MUSA 016, 116, 117, 216, 217, 316, 317, 416, 417
Trumpet: MUSA 020, 120, 121, 220, 221, 320, 321, 420, 421
Horn: MUSA 022, 122, 123, 222, 223, 322, 323, 422, 423
Trombone: MUSA 024, 124,125, 224, 225, 324, 325, 424, 425
Baritone: MUSA 026, 126, 127, 226, 227, 326, 327, 426, 427
Tuba:  MUSA 028, 128, 129, 228, 229, 328, 329, 428, 429
Violin:  MUSA 040, 140, 141, 240, 241, 340, 341, 440, 441
Viola:  MUSA 042, 142, 143, 242, 243, 342, 343, 442, 443
Cello:  MUSA 044, 144, 145, 244, 245, 344, 345, 444, 445
String Bass:  MUSA 046, 146, 147, 246, 247, 346, 347, 446, 447
Classical Guitar: MUSA 048, 148, 149, 248, 249, 348, 349, 448, 449
Harp:  MUSA 050, 150. 151, 250, 251, 350, 351, 450, 451
Flute: MUSA 060, 160, 161, 260, 261, 360, 361, 360, 461
Oboe:  MUSA 062, 162, 163, 262, 263, 362, 363, 462, 463
Clarinet: MUSA 064, 164, 165, 264, 265, 364, 365, 464, 465
Saxophone: MUSA 066, 166, 167, 266, 267, 366, 367, 466, 467
Bassoon: MUSA 068, 168, 169, 268, 269, 368, 369, 468, 469
Voice: MUSA 080, 180, 181, 280, 281, 380, 381, 480, 481
Percussion:  MUSA 084, 184, 185, 284, 285, 384, 385, 484, 485

 

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