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MUSIC (MUS)
100. Basic Musicianship (3) I II CDT Introduction to the rudiments of musical notation, harmony, rhythm, and melody. Approved as: Tier 2 - Arts. Spring 99
101A. Exploring Music through Piano for General Students (3) [Rpt./ 2] I Introduces and develops basic concepts of music as a creative process in studying piano Includes music fundamentals, beginning improvisation, playing by ear, chording to melodies, music reading, and repertory.
101B. Exploring Music through Piano for General Students (1) II Studying piano pieces and music basics. P, MUS 101A or by audition/interview.
102A. Class Guitar for General College Students (1) I Introduction to basic guitar playing techniques for the general college student, with emphasis on literature and styles of playing of current interest to students. 102A and 102B are offered both semesters.
102B. Class Guitar for General College Students (1) II Development of guitar skills including sight reading, accompanying, tone production and other classical techniques. 102A and 102B are offered both semesters.
103. Class Voice for General College Students (2) [Rpt./ 1] I II Practical training in singing, with emphasis on basic skills of breathing, tone and diction; repertory to include folk, current, and classic songs in English.
105L. Operatic Stage Training (1) [Rpt./ 2] I An introduction to the fundamentals of movement, acting and stage terminology as related to the performance of opera and operetta. Emphasis on practical experience, including in-class study of selected operatic scenes.
107. Understanding Music through Listening (3) I II Development of listening skills through introductory study of Western art music, world music, and jazz. 1R, 1D, 2S
108. Survey of Music II (3) I II Continuation of 107, with emphasis on Western art music, particularly that of the Medieval through the Baroque era, and the music of other cultures. MUS 107 is not prerequisite to MUS 108. Change course title to: Survey of Music, Meaning and Culture. Approved as Tier 2- Arts. Spring 99
109. Rock and American Popular Music (3) I This course surveys the history of rock music in a way that underscores the power of music as a means of communication. In addition to studying the various sound characteristics and styles associated with rock, we will look at the specific ways that the development of rock music illustrates basic operations of music in general: the role music plays in shaping social (including economic) interaction, and the relationship between musical production and worldview. Tier 2 - Arts. Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement.
110B. Piano Class (1-1) I II Introductory development of basic keyboard musicianship and technique through activities including playing by ear, improvising, harmonizing, transposing. P or CR, MUS 102A-MUS 102B. Open to music majors and minors only.
111. Voice Class (1) [Rpt./ 1] I II Beginning instruction; introduction and development of basic skills, breathing, diction, tone, rhythm, sight-singing, repertory songs in English; practical training in singing without specialization. Open to music majors and minors only.
120B. Musical Skills and Structure I (3-3) I II CDT Study of rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, timbre, and form in music. Students work in analysis, composition, music reading, ear training, conducting and class performance. P, MUS 100.
130B. Introduction to Music Literature (2) I II CDT Survey of music literature, with emphasis on structure, period, and style. P or CR, MUS 102A-MUS 102B
153. Percussion Instruments Class (1) II Class instruction in all percussion instruments, including materials and procedures for teaching these instruments in the schools. For music education majors only.
199. Independent Study (1-2) [Rpt./]
200. Large Conducted Ensembles (1) [Rpt./] All courses listed below may be repeated during each semester of registration. Prerequisite for entrance to all ensembles is by audition.
b. Marching Band (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.
c. Campus Band (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.
d. Wind Symphony (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.
e. Conducted Instrumental Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./8] P, audition required.
h. Summer Chorus (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.
i. Symphonic Choir (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.
j. University Singers (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.
k. University-Community Chorus (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.
l. Chamber Choir (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.
m. Choraliers (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.
o. Symphony Orchestra (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.
q. Collegium Musicum (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.
r. Jazz Ensemble (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.
s. Honor Choir (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.
t. Mariachi Arizona (1) [Rpt./] I II P, audition required.
201. Coached Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./]
202. Small Conducted Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./]
205L. Opera Theatre (1-4) Training in all aspects of operatic production, including major singing roles, minor roles, opera chorus, opera scenes and chamber operas; technical training in set construction, make up, costumes, and lighting.
210B. Piano Class (1) II Continuation of 110B, with additional sight-reading, score-reading, and accompanying. P, MUS 110B. Open to MUS majors and minors only.
211B. Diction for Singers (2) I Training in diction for singers in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and ecclesiastical Latin.
220B. Musical Skills and Structure II (3) I Continuation of 120A-120B, dealing with music from the late medieval period through early 20th-century art music in chronological order. 2R, 3L. P, MUS 120B.
231. Jazz History (3) I CDT Development of Jazz in the United States.
237. Survey of Mexican Folk Music (3) Examination of the traditional folk music of Mexico. Covers the history and evolution of the mariachi as well as the vast potpourri of Mexican music tradition. A working knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required. (Identical with LA S 237, MAS 237).
240. Introduction to Composition (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Introduction to the basics of music composition, stressing fundamental forms, techniques and procedures. P, MUS 120B or consent of instructor.
250. Introduction to Music Education (3) I Observation of and practical field experience in public schools; video-taped class presentations. Field trip. Open to majors only.
299. Independent Study (1-2) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I
302. Recording Studio Production (3) I II Recording studio procedures including the recording chain and pre-post and actual recording production techniques. P, consult School of Music and Dance to enroll. (Identical with M AR 302).
310A. Functional Piano for Music Education Majors (1) I Development of functional piano skills needed for public-school music teaching, with emphasis on improvising, harmonizing, transposing, and accompanying. P, MUS 210B.
310B. Functional Piano for Music Education Majors (1) II Continuation of 310A with materials of increasing difficulty; open-score part-reading and rehearsal techniques. P, MUS 210B.
320. Form and Structure in 20th Century Music (3) I Intensive analysis of post tonal music, beginning with serial works of Schenberg through very recent compositions by major composers. P, MUS 220B. Open to music majors and minors only.
321A. Jazz Improvisation (2) I Background for the art of improvising jazz. P, MUS 201.
321B. Jazz Improvisation (2) II CDT Continuation and refinement of the techniques studied in 321A. P, MUS 201.
328. American Pop Music: Sinatra Era (3) S American popular music associated with Tin Pan Alley and the American musical theater through the recordings and interpretations of Frank Sinatra.
330B. History of Western Music (3) I Detailed study of the history of music in Western civilization from its origins to modern times; its relationship to general cultural development. P, MUS 220B. Writing-Emphasis Course*.
334. Music in World Cultures (3) I CDT Overview of nonwestern musics in selected world cultures. Tier 2 - Arts. Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement.
338M. Music (3) II (Identical with TTE 338M, which is home).
340. Composition (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Pursuit of the more sophisticated aspects of music composition in regard to form; handling of original ideas and searching for a broader and more practical view of music composition as a profession. P, 6 unit of MUS 240 or consent of instructor.
344. Arab and Asian Music (3) II Exploration of the structure and utility of music in Indian, Arab, Chinese, Japanese, and Indonesian cultures. Approved as: Tier 2 - Arts. Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement. Spring 99
351B. Winwood Techniques and Materials (1-1) I Class instruction of flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, and bassoon, including materials and procedures for teaching these instruments in the public schools. Open to majors only.
351B. Brass Techniques and Materials (1-1) II Class instruction on trumpet, trombone, horn and other low brass, including materials and procedures for teaching these instruments in the public schools. Open to majors only.
352. String Instrument Techniques and Materials (1-3) I Class instruction on violin, viola, cello and bass, including materials and procedures for teaching these instruments in the public schools. Open to majors only.
360. Music Fundamentals through Experience (3) CDT Music skills, concepts and information learned through playing, singing and focused listening. Emphasis on beginning experiences with autoharp, guitar, recorder and voice. No prior musical training is assumed. Approved as: Tier 2 - Arts. Spring 99
361. Music Learning and Perception in the Preadolescent Child (3) I II A study of processes by which children achieve musical growth. Examination of means, settings and materials through which children acquire musical understanding and competence. P, MUS 360.
370. Introduction to Conducting (2) I Conducting choral as well as instrumental ensembles; includes basic beat patterns, transpositions and clefs, and introduction to score study. P or CR, MUS 220A.
371. Intermediate Instrumental and Choral Conducting (2) II Conducting techniques for instrumental ensembles of varying sizes; instrumental rehearsal techniques, score reading, and score study. P, MUS 370.
393. Internship
e. Congressional Internship (1-3) S (Identical with POL 393E, which is home).
396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I II
399. Independent Study (1-2) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
400. Large Conducted Ensembles (1) [Rpt./] All courses listed below may be repeated during each semester of registration. Prerequisite for entrance to all ensembles is by audition.
b. Marching Band (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500B.
c. Campus Band (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500C.
d. Wind Symphony (1) P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500D.
e. Conducted Instrumental Ensemble (1-2). May be convened with MUS 500e
h. Summer Chorus (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500H.
l. Symphonic Choir (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500I.
j. University Singers (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500J.
k. University-Community Chorus (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500K.
l. Chamber Choir (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500L.
m. Choraliers (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500M.
o. Symphony Orchestra (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500O.
q. Collegium Musicum (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500Q.
r. Jazz Ensemble (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500R.
s. Honor Choir (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.
t. Mariachi Arizona (1) [Rpt./] I II P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500T.
401. Coached Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./] May be convened with MUS 501.
402. Small Conducted Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./] May be convened with MUS 502.
405L. Opera Theatre (1-4) Training in all aspects of operatic production, including major singing roles, minor roles, opera chorus, opera scenes and chamber operas; technical training in set construction, make up, costumes, and lighting. P, 2 units of MUS 205.
410B. Pedagogy (2-2) I Study of methods and repertory suitable for studio teaching. P, open to music majors in their major performance area only. May be convened with MUS 510A-MUS 510B.
420B. Counterpoint (3-3) I Practical study of the counterpoint of the 18th century. P, MUS 220B. May be convened with MUS 520A-420B.
421. Orchestration (3) I CDT Instruments of the orchestra together with practical study of the art of symphonic scoring; original work and transcriptions. P, MUS 220B.
422. Jazz Arranging (2) II Class instruction and practice in writing arrangements for small jazz combos, rock groups, stage bands, and pop-vocal combinations; detailed study of jazz instrumental practices and problems. P, MUS 200R, MUS 201, MUS 220B, consult department before enrolling. Open to majors only.
424. History and Literature of Guitar (3) II In-depth study of the evolution of the guitar, lute, and vihuela, including repertoire, style periods, and composers. Open to majors only. May be convened with MUS 524.
425. Undergraduate Recitals (1) Public performance. P or CR, MUS 485. For theory and composition majors concurrent registration for MUS 440.
426A. Piano Literature (3) I Historical and stylistic study of keyboard literature, instruments and performance practices. Baroque through the early Romantic periods. P or CR, MUS 285P. May be convened with MUS 526A.
426B. Piano Literature (3) II Historical and stylistic study of keyboard literature, instruments and performance practices. Mid-Romantic through the Contemporary periods. MUS 426A is not prerequisite to MUSI426B. May be convened with MUS 526B.
439. Jazz Pedagogy (2) I Teaching and rehearsal technique, literature and materials for jazz ensembles and combos. P, MUS 220B, MUS 250.
440. Compositional Techniques (3) [Rpt./ 4] I II Creative techniques in the fields of modern harmony, counterpoint, orchestration, electronic music or specific projects in commercial-type composition and arranging. P, 6 units of MUS 340 or permission of the School of Music.
441. Electro-Acoustic Music (3) I Comprehensive study of electronic music. Introduction to the electronic music studio, tape composition, acoustics, music synthesis and sound processing, with actual lab applications. P, consent of instructor. May be convened with MUS 541.
442. Electro-Acoustic Studio Resources (3) II Advanced techniques: synthesis, processing, synthesizer programming, sampling, MIDI, computer-assisted techniques, sequencing and notation. P, consent of instructor. May be convened with MUS 542.
450. Teaching Music in the Elementary School (3) I CDT Role of the music specialist in the elementary school; materials, activities, and observation of demonstration teaching as they relate to a comprehensive music curriculum and qualitative musical experiences for children in grades K-6. Teaching experience in addition to lecture.
451. Methods and Techniques for Secondary Vocal Music Education (3) I Objectives, techniques and materials for teaching the adolescent as a singer/performer/musician in choirs, ensembles and other staged singing groups in the secondary schools. Laboratory experience in addition to lecture.
452. Band Techniques (3) II Objectives, techniques and materials for teaching the adolescent as an instrumentalist/performer in concert bands, marching bands and other wind ensembles in the secondary schools. Laboratory experience in addition to lecture. P, MUS 370. Open to majors only.
455. Music and German Literature (3) I (Identical with GER 455, which is home). May be convened with MUS 555.
493. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]
494. Practicum (1-6) [Rpt./]
496. Seminar
e. Seminar in Music and Dance Collaborations (2) I [Rpt./] (Identical with DNC 596E, which is home). May be convened with MUS 596E.
497. Workshop
o. Level I Orff Schulwerk (2) May be convened with MUS 597O.
498. Senior Capstone (1-12) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2]
499. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
500. Large Conducted Ensembles (1)
b. Marching Band (1) May be convened with MUS 400B.
c. Campus Band (1) May be convened with MUS 400C.
d. Wind Symphony (1) May be convened with MUS 400D.
e. Conducted Instrumental Ensemble (1-2) May be convened with MUS 400E.
h. Summer Chorus (1) S May be convened with MUS 400H.
i. Symphonic Choir (1) May be convened with MUS 400I.
j. University Singers (1) May be convened with MUS 400J.
k. University-Community Chorus (1) May be convened with MUS 400K.
l. Chamber Choir (1) May be convened with MUS 400L.
m. Choraliers (1) May be convened with MUS 400M.
o. Symphony Orchestra (1) May be convened with MUS 400O.
q. Collegium Musicum (1) May be convened with MUS 400Q.
r. Jazz Ensemble(1) May be convened with MUS 400R.
t. Mariachi Arizona (1) I II May be convened with MUS 400T.
501. Coached Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./] May be convened with MUS 401.
502. Small Conducted Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./] May be convened with MUS 402.
510B. Pedagogy (2-2) I For a description of course topics see MUS 410A-MUS 410B. Graduate-level requirements include a major research project in pedagogy. May be convened with MUS 410A-MUS 410B.
520B. Counterpoint (3-3) I For a description of course topics see MUS 420A-MUS 420B. Graduate-level requirements include an additional project. May be convened with MUS 420A-MUS 420B.
521. Introduction to Graduate Music Theory (3) II Introduction to graduate analysis with emphasis on the survey of analytical systems as applied to a number of stylistic periods. Both cognitive and aural procedures will be investigated. This course may not be used to fulfill doctoral requirements in music. Open to majors only.
522B. Art Song Repertory (2-2) I II Class performance of representative selections from the standard repertory of German, Italian, French, Russian and English language art songs; problems of accompaniment, interpretation, style and ensemble. Registration restricted to singers and pianists. Open to majors only.
523B. History of the Opera (3) I II Detailed study of the course of opera from its inception by the Florentine Camerata through Berg, Menotti, Stravinsky, Ginastera, Penderecki, Britten and others. Open to majors only.
524. History and Literature of Guitar (3) II For a description of course topics see MUS 424. Graduate-level requirements include a major research project. May be convened with MUS 424.
525. History and Literature of the Wind Band (3) II A research-oriented study of wind band history and literature from the Renaissance to the present.
526B. Piano Literature (3-3) I For a description of course topics see MUS 426A-MUS 426B. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper and a special class presentation. May be convened with MUS 426A-MUS 426B.
530. Music in the Renaissance (3) II Vocal and instrumental genres from Dufay through Palestrina. Open to majors only.
531. Music in the Baroque (3) II The age of the basso-continuo; instrumental and vocal genres from Monteverdi through J. S. Bach. Open to majors only.
532. Music in the Classical Period (3) I The Viennese classical tradition from its origins to Beethoven. Open to majors only.
533. Music of the Twentieth Century (3) II Contemporary idioms in music; study of genres, styles, and techniques from post-Romanticism to the present. Open to majors only.
534. Music Since 1950 (3) [Rpt./ 1] II Analysis of major works of the last half of the 20th century. P, MUS 533 and MUS 623, or consent of instructor. Open to majors only.
535. Music in the Middle Ages (3) I Sacred and secular monody and polyphony from Gregorian chant through Dunstable. P, MUS 330A, MUS 330B.
536. Music in the Romantic Period (3) I The nineteenth century from late Beethoven to Mahler. P, MUS 330A, MUS 330B.
537. Survey of Early Music (3) II Intensive survey of music history from Gregorian chant to the late Baroque. This course may not be used to fulfill doctoral requirements in music. Open to majors only.
541. Electro-Acoustic Music (3) I For a description of course topics see MUS 441. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper and special class presentation. P, consent of instructor . May be convened with MUS 441.
542. Electro-Acoustic Studio Resources (3) II For a description of course topics see MUS 442. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper and special class presentation. P, consent of instructor. May be convened with MUS 442
550. Advanced Studies in Music Teaching (3) II S Contemporary practices in planning, organizing and evaluating learning experiences in music for K-12 students.
551. Behavioral Research in the Arts (3) I S Research methodologies as they apply to artistic behavior; emphasis on applying the results of existing studies to practice and on conducting original research.
555. Music and German Literature (3) I (Identical with GER 555, which is home). May be convened with MUS 455.
560. Aesthetics of Music (3) I Exploration of the problems of musical meanings, including a panoramic examination of what philosophers, philosophic musicians and artists, and others of critical intelligence have contributed to comprehensive theory.
570. Advanced Conducting (3) [Rpt./] II Styles of choral, band, and orchestral literature, as they pertain to the problems of the conductor; references to the styles of all periods, with emphasis on the contemporary and modern.
596. Seminar
e. Seminar in Music and Dance Collaborations (2) I [Rpt./] (Identical with DNC 596E, which is home). May be convened with MUS 496E.
597. Workshop
o. Level I Orff Schulwerk (2) S May be convened with MUS 497O.
599. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
600. Introduction to Graduate Study in Music (3) I Bibliographical materials; research resources, techniques, and problems directed toward graduate study in music. P, required of all doctoral candidates in music. (Identical with LI S 600).
605L. Opera Theatre (1-4) [Rpt./ 12 units] . Training in all aspects of operatic production, including major singing roles, minor roles, opera chorus, opera scenes and chamber operas; technical training in set construction, make up, costumes, and lighting. May also include operatic staging techniques. P, 4 units of MUS 405 or consent of instructor.
620B. History of Speculative Theory (3-3) I Survey of speculative theory in music, classical Greeks to present.
621A. Analysis of Music of the 18th and 19th Centuries (3) I Intensive analysis of works written in the larger forms: 18th century. Open to majors only.
621B. Analysis of Music of the 18th and 19th Centuries (3) II Intensive analysis of works written in the larger forms: 19th century. MUS 621A is not prerequisite to MUS 621B. Open to majors only.
622. Theory Pedagogy (3) I II Study of the philosophies, procedures, techniques, and materials used in teaching theory at the college level.
623. Analysis of Contemporary Music (3) II Intensive analysis of representative works of the 20th century.
630. The Music of Bach (3) II
631. The Music of Mozart (3) S
635. Choral Literature and Technique (3) [Rpt./5] I II A research-oriented study of choral literature from all stylistic periods and genre from the Renaissance to the present, together with appropriate conducting techniques. 2R, 3L. Open to majors only. P, graduate standing in choral conducting or coral music education. No more than 18 units of this course may be applied to a graduate degree program.
640. Advanced Composition (2-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II Individual projects in composition. Open to theory and composition majors only.
650. Foundations and Principles of Music Education (3) I S History and philosophy of music education in the public schools, with emphasis on the basic concepts needed for effective teaching in the field of music, curriculum development and evaluation of the music program.
651. Curriculum Development in Music (3) I II Principles and techniques of curriculum construction applied to the field of music.
652. Management Techniques in Music (3) I II The management of music at all levels of education, industry, and performance.
654. Psychology of Music (3) II S Music perception, physiological and psychological responses to music, basic acoustics, music pedagogy, and evaluation/measurement of music behaviors.
672. Teaching Music in Higher Education (3) II Contemporary practices in planning, organizing, and evaluating learning experiences in music for college and university students. Open to music majors only.
693. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]
694. Practicum (1-6) [Rpt./]
696. Seminar
a. Music Education (1-6) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II
b. Musicology (1-6) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II
c. Music Theory (1-6) [Rpt./ 36 units] I II
d. Composition (2) [Rpt./ 3] I II Open to majors only.
e. Keyboard Studies (2) [Rpt./ 3] II
f. Ethnomusicology (3) I P, graduate status or consent of instructor.
699. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
900. Research (2-4) [Rpt./]
909. Master's Report (1-6) [Rpt./]
910. Thesis (2-4) [Rpt./]
915. Master's Recitals (1-2) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
925. Doctoral Recitals (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]