MUSIC (MUS) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1001 Freshman Topics in Music
(1-1) 1 hour credit.
Required for entering freshmen in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts with fewer than 15 hours of coursework and who are interested in majoring in Music. Critical study of topics in music. Innovative classroom and learning techniques are used to introduce students to these topics and to help strengthen critical thinking, problem solving, and writing skills. Specific topics covered include degree plan requirements, practice, rehearsal, and performance concerns, learning strategies and study techniques, concert behavior, and introduction to the use of information resources and available Arts building facilities, field trips, and guest lectures by various faculty. Content varies with each instructor. A maximum of 3 semester credit hours of freshman topics courses may apply to a bachelor’s degree, although this specific topic may be taken only once.
1102 Aural Skills I [TCCN: MUSI 1216.]
(2-0) 2 hours credit. Enrollment is limited to music majors and minors.
Offers the opportunity for training in sight-singing, aural skills, and keyboard application. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 1112.
1112 Basic Skills of Music I [TCCN: MUSI 1211.]
(2-1) 2 hours credit. Enrollment is limited to music majors and minors.
A survey of fundamentals and concepts of music. Emphasis on rudiments and melody, with an introduction to harmony. Materials from a variety of style periods are studied. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 1102.
1122 Aural Skills II [TCCN: MUSI 1217.]
(2-0) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1102 or the equivalent. Enrollment is limited to music majors and minors.
Offers the opportunity to continue training in sight-singing, aural skills, and keyboard application, with emphasis on harmonic skills and 20th-century materials. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 1132.
1123 Aural Skills II Honors
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MUS 1102 or the equivalent with a grade of “B” or higher and consent of instructor. Enrollment is limited to music majors.
An accelerated study of sight-singing, aural skills, and keyboard techniques applied to literature and theory drawn from MUS 1133. Must be taken concurrently with MUS 1133.
1132 Basic Skills of Music II [TCCN: MUSI 1212.]
(2-1) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1112 or the equivalent. Enrollment is limited to music majors and minors.
Offers the opportunity for development of harmonic analytical and writing skills. Analytical techniques are applied to music from a variety of style periods. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 1122.
1133 Basic Skills of Music II Honors
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MUS 1112 or the equivalent with a grade of “B” or higher and consent of instructor. Enrollment is limited to music majors.
An accelerated study of harmonic analytical and writing skills in tonal music. Includes chromatic materials of the early 19th century as well as an introduction to Schenkerian concepts of structural analysis. Must be taken concurrently with MUS 1123.
1511 Music Performance-Secondary Instrument
1 hour credit. Prerequisites: Placement by audition and concurrent enrollment in an assigned University ensemble. Enrollment is limited to music majors.
Private instruction for students desiring to or required to study as a secondary instrument the following: bassoon, clarinet, contrabass, cornet, electric bass, euphonium, flute, classical guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, or voice. Seminar attendance may be required. May be repeated for credit.
1512 Music Performance-Private Instruction
2 hours credit. Prerequisites: Placement by audition and concurrent enrollment in an assigned University ensemble. Enrollment is limited to music majors.
Private instruction for all first-semester students, both freshmen and transfer students, desiring to or required to study the following instruments: bassoon, clarinet, contrabass, cornet, electric bass, euphonium, flute, classical guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, or voice. Seminar attendance may be required. Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher to progress to MUS 1542. May be repeated for credit a maximum of two semesters.
1521 Class Piano [TCCN: MUSI 1181.]
1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Music major or consent of instructor.
For music students with little or no piano background. Basic musical and technical skills of hand position, tone production, memorization, sight-reading, and musical style are introduced through the study of technical exercises and solo literature. Topics include Level 1 and Level 2. May be repeated for credit at a more advanced level.
1531 Class Voice [TCCN: MUSI 1183.]
(1-0) 1 hour credit.
For students with no previous vocal training. Offers the opportunity for development of fundamentals of voice technique through in-class performances of suitable songs. May be repeated for credit.
1532 Functional Piano for Non-Keyboard Principals
(2-0) 2 hours credit. Prerequisites: Levels 1 and 2 of MUS 1521 or consent of instructor.
For non-keyboard principals. Offers the opportunity to develop score reading, transposition, and multiple-part reading.
1542 Music Performance-Private Instruction I
2 hours credit. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MUS 1512 with a grade of “C” or better or placement by audition and concurrent enrollment in an assigned University ensemble. Limited to music majors.
Private instruction for students desiring to or required to study the following instruments: bassoon, clarinet, contrabass, cornet, electric bass, euphonium, flute, classical guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, or voice. Seminar attendance may be required. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three semesters.
1552 Functional Piano for Keyboard Principals
(2-0) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: Music major with piano or organ as the principal instrument or consent of instructor.
Offers the opportunity for development of keyboard skills, harmonization, transposition, and improvisation of accompaniments to melodies, sight-reading, score reading, and multiple-part reading.
2001 Concert Music
(1-0) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Music major or minor.
Required attendance at a selected number of approved music concerts and recitals as determined by the Department of Music. May be repeated for credit.
2102 Aural Skills III [TCCN: MUSI 2216.]
(2-0) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1122 or the equivalent. Enrollment is limited to music majors.
Sight-singing, aural skills, and keyboard techniques applied to literature and theory drawn from MUS 2152. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 2152.
2103 Aural Skills III Honors
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MUS 1123 with a grade of “B” or better and consent of instructor. Enrollment is limited to music majors.
Sight-singing, aural skills, and keyboard techniques applied to literature and theory drawn from MUS 2153. Must be taken concurrently with MUS 2153.
2112 Aural Skills IV [TCCN: MUSI 2217.]
(2-0) 2 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2102 and MUS 2152, or their equivalents. Enrollment is limited to music majors.
Application of skills to materials drawn from MUS 2162 Basic Skills of Music IV. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 2162.
2132 Introduction to Improvisation [TCCN: MUSI 1263.]
2 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 1112 and MUS 1512. Enrollment is limited to music majors.
Private instruction for development of creative skills applied to melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elaboration techniques adapted to the student’s instrument. Laboratory attendance may be required.
2142 Composition I [TCCN: MUSI 1286.]
2 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 1102, MUS 1112, and consent of instructor.
Private study of the fundamentals of composition through small forms. Seminar attendance is required.
2152 Basic Skills of Music III [TCCN: MUSI 2211.]
(2-1) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1132 or the equivalent. Enrollment is limited to music majors.
A survey of the chromatic materials of music with emphasis on writing and analytical skills. Includes an introduction to Schenkerian concepts of structural analysis. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 2102.
2153 Basic Skills of Music III Honors
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MUS 1133 or the equivalent with a grade of “B” or better and consent of instructor. Enrollment is limited to music majors.
The continued study of chromatic materials of music, including a survey of form and an introduction to analytical techniques of 20th-century music. Must be taken concurrently with MUS 2103.
2162 Basic Skills of Music IV [TCCN: MUSI 2212.]
(2-1) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 2152 or the equivalent. Enrollment is limited to music majors.
The continued study of chromatic materials of music and of Schenkerian concepts of analysis. Includes a survey of form as well as an introduction to analytical techniques for early 20th-century music. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 2112.
2182 Jazz Skills
2 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 1122 and MUS 1132, or their equivalents.
Private study in the harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and formal elements of jazz as applied to improvisation, performance, arranging, and composition.
2243 World Music in Society [TCCN: MUSI 1309.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A survey of the music cultures of Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania. Music traditions are studied from a perspective that emphasizes music as an integral part of society and culture.
2263 Introduction to the Music Industry
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A survey of the various ways that musical art and commerce intersect in the modern marketplace. Designed to provide the opportunity for students to increase their awareness of the many facets of the music business and how they interconnect, available career options in music, and how to effectively plan for them. Topics include songwriting, publishing, performance, education, intellectual property (copyright, licensing, trademark), artist management, concert promotion, music product manufacturing, distribution, and merchandising, arts administration, recording industry, broadcast music, film scoring, technology, digital media, and arts/entertainment.
2403 Conducting I
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1132 or the equivalent.
Fundamentals of beat patterns, score mechanics and score reading, regular and irregular meters, gesture design, left-hand cueing, and rehearsal techniques. Instrumental Music Laboratory attendance may be required.
2413 Conducting II
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 2403 or the equivalent.
Offers the opportunity for continued training in conducting, emphasizing score reading, rehearsal techniques, expressive conducting, score interpretation, and repertoire. Topics include Choral Conducting and Instrumental Conducting. For instrumental topic, Instrumental Music Laboratory attendance may be required.
2501 Accompanying
(0-2) 1 hour credit.
The study of the skills and aesthetic principles needed to accompany vocal and instrumental music. Practical experience may be accomplished through accompanying. Intended for piano principles and piano performance majors. May be repeated for credit.
2542 Music Performance-Private Instruction II
2 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 1542 or placement by audition, and concurrent enrollment in an assigned University ensemble. Enrollment is limited to music majors.
Private instruction for students desiring to or required to study the following instruments: bassoon, clarinet, contrabass, cornet, electric bass, euphonium, flute, classical guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, or voice. Seminar attendance may be required. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three semesters.
2601 Diction Survey [TCCN: MUSI 1162.]
(1-1) 1 hour credit.
A survey of English and foreign language pronunciation as applied to performance. (Formerly MUS 3501. Credit cannot be earned for both MUS 2601 and MUS 3501.)
2603 Beginning Guitar
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An introductory course intended primarily for the non-Music major. Emphasis will be on music in the first position (through the fourth fret) while students learn technical aspects as defined by the early 19th-century guitar masters.
2613 Intermediate Guitar
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 2603 or the equivalent.
Designed primarily for the non-Music major. Continued study of rudimentary classical guitar repertoire and basic elements of classical guitar technique.
2623 Fundamentals of Music for the Non-Music Major [TCCN: MUSI 1301.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A study of traditional music notation and the fundamentals of music theory. Topics will include music reading, rhythmic notation, intervals, scales, triads, and key signatures. Emphasis is placed on the historical development of music notation and music theoretical systems and their applications to both classical and popular music.
2633 American Roots Music [TCCN: MUSI 1310.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A survey of Blues, Country and Western, Gospel, Cajun, Zydeco, Conjunto, Tejano, Reggae, Native American, and other uniquely American genres of music that evolved from regional, home-grown traditions into the mass market phenomenon of American popular music today. Designed to provide the opportunity for students to increase their awareness of the diversity of American traditional music, from the pioneering geniuses who originated the styles and practices to the contemporary artists reaching enormous international audiences.
2663 History and Styles of Jazz
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A survey of the evolution of jazz styles, contributions of important performers, and musical techniques involved in the creation and performance of jazz music.
2673 History and Styles of Rock
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A survey of the evolution of rock styles, contributions of important performers, and musical techniques involved in the creation and performance of rock music.
2683 Masterpieces of Music [TCCN: MUSI 1306.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A study of individual works selected from and representative of the musical traditions of the Western world. Background information on social setting and function, historical importance, aesthetics, and composers’ biographies.
2693 The Music of Latin America
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Surveys the folk, popular, and classical musical traditions of Latin America, with special emphasis on the principal regions of Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and the Andes. (Formerly MUS 1213. Credit cannot be earned for both
MUS 2693 and MUS 1213.)
2703 History and Traditions of Mariachi Music
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A survey of the history and evolution of the mariachi tradition within a musical and cultural context including its development from a rural regional music style to a global cultural icon. Topics will include the evolution of instrumentation, regional genres, interpretive styles, and the transformation from small ensemble to modern mini-orchestra.
2743 Music and Film
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A survey of the evolving role of music in film. Students will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of how film music is created, manufactured, and consumed by exploring various creative, technological, industrial, economic, historical, social, and cultural factors.
2753 American Musical Theater
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A survey of the evolution of American musical theater with emphasis on the cultural and political influences that shaped it. Examines the synthesis of music, theater arts and dance. Outlines the contributions of important composers, directors, choreographers and performers.
3113 Analysis of Tonal Music
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2112, MUS 2162, and MUS 2243, their equivalents, or consent of instructor.
Analysis of forms and structures from the common practice era of tonal music beginning with a study of such smaller structural units as periods, binaries, and ternaries. Major emphasis is placed on such larger forms and genres as fugue and other contrapuntal types, sonata, and rondo.
3123 Introduction to Electronic and Computer Music
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 3313 or consent of instructor.
Private study serving as a conceptual and practical introduction to digital and analog synthesizers, sequencers, tape recorders, mixers, MIDI, samplers, computer software, and sound-processing techniques. Includes a survey of the history and literature of electronic music.
3133 Analysis of Twentieth-Century Music
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 2162.
Analysis of forms and structures drawn from the literature and repertoire of the 20th century. Beginning with a review of late tonal practices, such styles and techniques as Impressionism, atonality, serialism, and pre- and post-serial tonality are studied in depth.
3143 Orchestration
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2112 and MUS 2162, or their equivalents.
Applied instrumentation emphasizing idiomatic scoring for various orchestral and wind combinations with an approach to writing for full orchestra and symphonic band.
3153 Audio Technology I
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 3313 or consent of instructor.
Fundamentals of recording, playback, and sound reinforcement equipment operation. Topics will include analog and digital recording principles, microphone selection and placement, and sound and recording engineering in live and studio applications. No previous musical background or recording experience required; however, an active interest in audio, recording techniques and sound reinforcement is necessary.
3162 Composition II
2 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2112, MUS 2142, MUS 2162, and MUS 2243, or their equivalents, and consent of instructor.
Private study in applied composition, with emphasis on expansion of musical materials to larger forms. Seminar attendance is required. May be repeated for credit.
3163 Audio Technology II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 3153 or consent of instructor.
A continuation of Audio Technology I providing students the opportunity to gain greater familiarity with the fundamentals of recording studio sound engineering, including more practical experience in the recording studios on campus. This course will emphasize a broad understanding of sound and acoustics; microphone design, construction, and placement; and equalization and its application and aesthetic treatment.
3172 Composition in Electronic Media
2 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 3123.
Private study in composition, with an emphasis on such electroacoustic music techniques as digital sound synthesis and sampling, including an in-depth study of various computer applications in music. Seminar attendance is required. May be repeated for credit.
3213 Music in Civilization I
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2162 and MUS 2243, or their equivalents.
A study of the development of musical styles and literatures from antiquity to 1750, with emphasis on the parallels and influences of art, architecture, literature, and theater on musical art. In addition, the adaptation and influences of non-Western traditions and styles on Western art music will be considered.
3223 Music in Civilization II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2162 and MUS 2243, or their equivalents.
A study of the development of musical styles and literatures from the Enlightenment to the present, with emphasis on the parallels and influences of art, architecture, literature, and theater on musical art. In addition, the adaptation and influences of non-Western traditions and styles on Western art music will be considered.
3252 Advanced Studies in Music Literature and Analysis
(2-1) 2 hours credit. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
A study of music literature and analysis at an advanced level in such topics as Chamber Music; Wind Literature I; Wind Literature II; Vocal Literature; Orchestral Literature; History and Literature of the Guitar; Choral Literature I; Choral Literature II; Literature of the Pianoforte; Organ Literature; The Operatic Tradition; Music Since 1950; and The Instrumental Concerto. Depending upon topic, Instrumental Music Laboratory attendance may be required. May be repeated for credit.
3311 Music Technology for Music Educators
(1-1) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
This is a two-semester sequence (1 credit per semester) designed specifically for music studies majors. Topics include sequencing, notation, digital musical instruments, music instruction software, communication technologies, and digital media for the classroom. Students build online portfolios of technology projects for assessment and later use in job placement. May be repeated for credit.
3313 Digital Music Production
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Survey of concepts and development of skills related to current computer-based music production. Topics include MIDI and audio sequencing, tonal synthesis, acoustics, digital audio editing, sound processing, basic live recording, and music distribution. This is the entry course for UTSA’s Certificate in Music Technology program. (Formerly titled Microcomputer Applications in Music.)
3401 Brass Instruments
(1-1) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1132 or the equivalent.
A study of playing techniques, selection of materials, and maintenance of brass instruments. Instrumental Music Laboratory attendance may be required.
3413 Foundations of Music
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2162 and MUS 2243 or their equivalents, and upper-division standing in music.
An approach to the foundations of music from different disciplinary perspectives. Focuses on music in contemporary society; current research from anthropology, biology, psychology, sociology, philosophy and aesthetics, economics, and ethics will be presented.
3431 Woodwind Instruments I
(1-1) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1132 or the equivalent.
A study of the playing techniques, selection of materials, and maintenance of flutes and clarinets. Instrumental Music Laboratory attendance may be required.
3441 Woodwind Instruments II
(1-1) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1132 or the equivalent.
A study of the playing techniques, selection of materials, and maintenance of saxophones, oboes, and bassoons. Instrumental Music Laboratory attendance may be required.
3453 Music Studies I
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music or consent of instructor.
A study of the essential elements of music as they relate to children.
3463 Music Studies II
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music or consent of instructor.
Designed to develop skills necessary to teach secondary level choral and general music.
3471 String Instruments
(1-1) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1132 or the equivalent.
A study of playing techniques, selection of materials, and maintenance of string instruments. Instrumental Music Laboratory attendance may be required.
3481 Percussion Instruments
(1-1) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1132 or the equivalent.
A study of playing techniques, selection of materials, and maintenance of percussion instruments. Instrumental Music Laboratory attendance may be required.
3491 Instrumental Techniques for Voice Majors
(1-1) 1 hour credit.
A study of playing techniques, selection of materials, and maintenance of percussion, woodwind, brass, and string instruments. Designed to meet the needs of voice majors to have the opportunity to develop experience and familiarity with orchestral and band instruments. Instrumental Music Laboratory may be required.
3511 Diction for Singers
(1-1) 1 hour credit.
An intensive study of language pronunciation as applied to performance. Topics include English, French, Italian, and German. May be repeated for credit.
3532 Music Performance-Private Instruction III
2 hours credit. Prerequisites: Successful completion of two semesters of MUS 2542 or placement by audition, and concurrent enrollment in an assigned University ensemble. Enrollment is limited to music majors.
Private instruction for students desiring to or required to study the following instruments: bassoon, clarinet, contrabass, cornet, flute, classical guitar, electric bass, euphonium, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, or voice. Seminar attendance may be required. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three semesters.
3543 Music Performance-Private Instruction IV
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing, successful completion of two semesters of MUS 2542 or placement by audition, and concurrent enrollment in an assigned University ensemble. Enrollment is limited to students accepted to upper-division standing in the Performance concentration of the Bachelor of Music degree program.
Private instruction at an advanced level in bassoon, clarinet, contrabass, cornet, euphonium, flute, classical guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, or voice. Seminar attendance may be required. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three semesters.
3583 Advanced Improvisation
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2132 and MUS 2182, or their equivalents.
Private instruction in applied improvisation on a student’s instrument, emphasizing melodic creativity and performance within standard literature as well as newly composed materials. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory attendance may be required.
3613 American Music and Culture
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A survey designed to explore the evolution of musical styles and practices in relationship to business, economics, technology, and social change in America. Intended to provide the opportunity for students to increase their awareness of topics including the European and African roots of American folk, popular, and classical music; the evolution of various traditional music styles into commercial musical genres during the 20th century; the emergence of a music industry producing musical commodities for the mass market; and changes in musical styles and practices and how they relate to social issues, including racism, race relations, population migration, education, and leisure.
3701 Madrigal Singers
(0-3) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor by audition.
An ensemble specializing in the performance of outstanding chamber choral music from the Middle Ages to the present. Previous musical experience and reading ability required. The ensemble performs on and off campus. May be repeated for credit.
3711 Mariachi Ensemble
(0-3) 1 hour credit. Open to all students by audition or consent of instructor.
Ensemble rehearses and performs the music repertoire of the Mexican folk mariachi tradition. May be repeated for credit.
3712 Concert Choir
(0-5) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor by audition.
Select ensembles, both mixed and women’s, open to all students by audition. These groups perform a variety of repertoire from all historical periods. May be repeated for credit.
3721 UTSA Chorus
(0-3) 1 hour credit. This choral ensemble is open to all students without audition. No previous choral experience is necessary.
Many types of music are studied, and the repertoire is moderate in difficulty. May be repeated for credit.
3731 UTSA University Band
(0-3) 1 hour credit. Open to all students by audition.
Ensemble rehearses and performs standard repertoire of concert band music. May be repeated for credit.
3741 Chamber Orchestra
(0-3) 1 hour credit. Open to all string students by audition; concurrent enrollment in MUS 3761 is required of all string principals.
This ensemble will study, rehearse, and perform literature from the string orchestra repertoire. May be repeated for credit.
3742 UTSA Wind Ensemble
(0-5) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
The wind ensemble studies, rehearses, and performs the repertoire for various combinations of wind instruments. May be repeated for credit.
3752 UTSA Symphonic Band
(0-5) 2 hours credit. Open to all students by audition.
Ensemble performs standard repertoire for the full symphonic band. May be repeated for credit.
3761 UTSA Orchestra
(0-3) 1 hour credit. Open to all students by audition; concurrent enrollment in MUS 3741 is required of all string principals.
The UTSA Orchestra studies, rehearses, and performs literature from the standard orchestral repertoire. May be repeated for credit.
3771 Jazz Ensemble
(0-3) 1 hour credit. Open to all students by audition.
Ensemble specializes in the performance of the various streams of jazz and other music appropriate to stage bands, jazz ensembles, and vocal jazz groups. May be repeated for credit.
3792 Opera Workshop
(0-5) 2 hours credit. Open to all students by audition.
The study and performance of opera and other types of musical theater from the Baroque period to the present. May be repeated for credit.
4113 Composition with Contrapuntal Techniques
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2112, MUS 2162, and MUS 2243.
Private study in applied composition, with an emphasis on 18th- and 20th-century contrapuntal techniques and procedures.
4142 Composition III
2 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 3113 and MUS 3162, or consent of instructor.
Writing in the larger forms for small and large ensembles and electronic media. Seminar attendance is required. May be repeated for credit.
4163 Topics in Music Theory
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 2162 or consent of instructor.
Specialized instruction in advanced music theory. Topics include Schenkerian Analysis, advanced pitch-class set theory, pedagogy of music theory, analysis and performance, and genre, period and/or composer studies. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
4183 Jazz Composition and Arranging
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2112, MUS 2162, and MUS 2182, or their equivalents.
Private study in applied jazz composition and arranging, emphasizing writing for large jazz ensemble and studio orchestra. May be repeated for credit.
4263 Topics in Music History
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 3213 and MUS 3223, or consent of instructor.
A study of works and styles appropriate to the stylistic period of the topic. Topics include Middle Ages; Renaissance; Baroque Period, Classic Period; Romantic Period; Twentieth Century; and Music Practices and Styles. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Topics may be taken concurrently.
4433 Multimedia Production
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An overview of theories, skills, and hardware and software components of current multimedia production. Topics include digital image editing, digital sound editing, vector graphics and animation, multimedia integration, media Web page development, and interactive programming in ActionScript and JavaScript. Aspects of artistic design are also introduced. Emphasis is placed on hands-on development of useful, effective products for instructional and commercial applications.
4452 The Marching Band
(2-1) 2 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2162 and MUS 2243.
A study of the repertoire, materials, and maneuvers used by marching bands.
4531 Music Pedagogy I
(1-1) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music or consent of instructor.
Survey of techniques, practices, and materials related to the development of teaching of orchestral and solo instruments and voice. Review of materials for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Topics include Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Voice, and Instrumental Ensemble. May be repeated for credit. Voice and piano topics require successful completion of two semesters of MUS 1511 (Voice or Piano) or equivalent competency. Instrumental Ensemble topic requires successful completion of MUS 3401, MUS 3431, and MUS 3441. (Same as MUS 4532. Credit cannot be earned for both MUS 4531 and MUS 4532.)
4532 Music Pedagogy
(2-1) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music or consent of instructor.
Survey of techniques, practices, and materials related to the development and teaching of orchestral and solo instruments and voice. Review of materials for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Topics include Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Voice, and Instrumental Ensemble. May be repeated for credit. Voice topic requires successful completion of two semesters of MUS 1511 (Voice) or equivalent competency. Instrumental Ensemble topic requires successful completion of MUS 3401, MUS 3431, and MUS 3441. Depending upon topic, Instrumental Music Laboratory attendance may be required. (Same as MUS 4531 and MUS 4541. Credit cannot be earned for MUS 4532 and either MUS 4531 or MUS 4541.)
4541 Music Pedagogy II
(1-1) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music or consent of instructor.
Practical application of techniques, practices, and materials related to the development and teaching of orchestral and solo instruments and voice. Topics include Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Voice, and Instrumental Ensemble. May be repeated for credit. Voice and piano topics require successful completion of two semesters of MUS 1511 (Voice or Piano). Instrumental Ensemble topic requires successful completion of MUS 3401, MUS 3431, and MUS 3441. (Same as MUS 4532. Credit cannot be earned for both MUS 4541 and MUS 4532.)
4543 Music Performance-Private Instruction V
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Successful completion of two semesters of MUS 3543 or the equivalent, placement by audition, and concurrent enrollment in an assigned University ensemble. Enrollment is limited to students accepted to upper-division standing in the Performance concentration of the Bachelor of Music degree program.
Private instruction at an advanced level in bassoon, clarinet, contrabass, cornet, euphonium, flute, classical guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, or voice. Seminar attendance may be required. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three semesters. (Formerly MUS 4544.)
4561 Senior Recital
1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 4543 is required of students in the Performance concentration; concurrent enrollment in MUS 4142 is required of students selecting the Composition concentration.
A public performance presented as a culmination of the student’s private instruction.
4581 Chamber Music
1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music.
Designed to offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge of chamber music literature and perform this repertoire. Instruction in brass ensemble, woodwind ensemble, percussion ensemble, string ensemble, mixed ensemble, vocal ensemble, and chamber opera. May be repeated for credit.
4803 Seminar in Music Marketing
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 2263 or consent of instructor.
An intensive study of music markets, channels of distribution, strategies, and musical product management.
4911-3 Independent Study
1 to 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) of the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree.
4933 Music Marketing Internship
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MKT 3013, MUS 3613, MUS 4803, grade point average of 2.5 or higher, and permission in writing from the instructor and Department Chair.
The opportunity to gain knowledge through experience in the music industry under the supervision of private business professionals. Opportunities will be developed in consultation with the faculty advisor and appropriate business professionals.
4953 Special Studies in Music
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree.
4961 Music Technology Project
1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Permission in writing from the instructor and Certificate Program Director.
A guided project in audio or multimedia. Students will have the opportunity to create a product that brings together knowledge of their major discipline with their specific skills in music technology.