1001 Freshman Topics in Music
(1-1) 1 hour credit.
Required for entering freshmen in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts with
less 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
(2-1) 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. [TCCN: MUSI 1216.]
1112 Basic Skills of Music I
(2-0) 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. [TCCN: MUSI 1211.]
1122 Aural Skills II
(2-1) 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 twentieth-century
materials. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 1132. [TCCN: MUSI 1217.]
1123 Aural Skills II Honors
(3-1) 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
(2-0) 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. [TCCN: MUSI 1212.]
1133 Basic Skills of Music II Honors
(3-0) 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. 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
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
(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. [TCCN: MUSI 1183.]
1532 Functional Piano for Non-Keyboard Principals
(2-0) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: Levels 1 and 2 of MUS 1521 Class Piano 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 higher 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
(2-1) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1122 or an 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. [TCCN:
MUSI 2216.]
2103 Aural Skills III Honors
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: successful completion of MUS 1123 with
a grade of "B" or higher 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
(2-1) 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. [TCCN: MUSI 2217.]
2132 Improvisation
(2-0) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1132 or consent of instructor.
Offers the opportunity for development of creative skills applied to melodic,
rhythmic, and harmonic elaboration techniques adapted to the student's instrument.
Stylistic elements vary according to the topic offered: Jazz Improvisation or
Improvisation in Traditional Styles. [TCCN: MUSI 1263.]
2142 Composition I
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. [TCCN: MUSI 1286.]
2152 Basic Skills of Music III
(2-0) 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. [TCCN: MUSI 2211.]
2153 Basic Skills of Music III Honors
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: successful completion of MUS 1133 or an
equivalent with a grade of "B" or higher 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 twentieth century music. Must
be taken concurrently with MUS 2103.
2162 Basic Skills of Music IV
(2-0) 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 twentieth-century music. Should be taken concurrently with
MUS 2112. [TCCN: MUSI 2212.]
2252 Introduction to Music Literature
(2-1) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1132 or consent of instructor.
A study of music literature and the concepts associated with the principal performance
genres. Includes biography, style analysis, and social and aesthetic backgrounds.
(Formerly MUS 2253. Credit cannot be earned for both MUS 2252 and MUS 2253.)
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, lefthand cueing, and rehearsal techniques.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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 nineteenth-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 Basic Elements of Music for the Non-Music Major
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A study of the basic elements of music through the notation of pitch, rhythm,
and meter in traditional musics. Emphasis is placed on the historical development
of music notation and music theoretical systems and their applications to both
classical and popular musics. [TCCN: MUSI 1301.]
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
(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. (Formerly
MUS 3643. Credit cannot be earned for both MUS 2683 and MUS 3643.) [TCCN: MUSI
1306.]
2693 The Music of Latin America
(3-0) 3 hour 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.)
3113 Analysis of Tonal Music
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2112, MUS 2162,10
and MUS 2252, 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 Synthesizers and 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,
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 3113.
Analysis of forms and structures drawn from the literature and repertoire of
the twentieth century. Beginning with a review of late tonal practices, such
styles and techniques as Impressionism, atonality, serialism, and pre- and postserial
tonality are studied in depth.
3143 Orchestration
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2112, MUS 2162, MUS 2252, and MUS 3313
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 Introduction to Audio Technology
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: 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.
3162 Composition II
2 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2112, MUS 2142, MUS 2162, and MUS 2252, 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.
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 2252, 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 2252, 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; Advanced Analytical Techniques; Music Since 1950; and The Instrumental
Concerto. May be repeated for credit.
3313 Microcomputer Applications in Music
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Survey of concepts and development of skills related to current computer technology
in music. Topics include MIDI, sequencers, tonal synthesis, note editors, productivity
tools, and recent trends in the field.
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.
3413 Foundations of Music
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2162 and 2252 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. (Formerly MUS 3451. Credit cannot be earned for both MUS
3451 and MUS 3431.)
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. (Formerly MUS 3451. Credit cannot be earned
for both MUS 3451 and MUS 3441.)
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. (Formerly
MUS 4423. Credit cannot be earned for both MUS 3453 and MUS 4423.)
3463 Music Studies II
(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 teenagers.
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.
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.
3501 Diction Survey
(1-1) 1 hour credit.
A survey of English and foreign language pronunciation as applied to performance.
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. 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. Limited to students accepted to upper-division
standing in the Performance emphasis 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.
3613 Music in Contemporary Life
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Designed to increase students' awareness of the varied functions of music in
society. Topics include film and television music, environmental music, the
recording industry, the publishing industry, music in the schools, ceremonial
music, and concert life.
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.
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 2252.
Private study in applied composition, with an emphasis on eighteenth- and twentieth-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.
4452 The Marching Band
(2-1) 2 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUS 2162 and MUS 2252.
A study of the repertoire, materials, and maneuvers used by marching bands.
(Formerly MUS 4453. Credit cannot be earned for both MUS 4453 and MUS 4452.)
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 advances 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. (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.
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 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. (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. Limited to students accepted to upper-division
standing in the Performance emphasis 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 emphasis; concurrent enrollment
in MUS 4142 is required of students selecting the Composition emphasis.
A public performance presented as a culmination of the student's private instruction.
4581 Chamber Music
(0-3) 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 3613 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. Prerequisite: 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.