MUSIC (MUS)
100. Basic Musicianship (3) CDT Introduction to the rudiments of musical
notation, harmony, rhythm, and melody.
101A - 101B -. Exploring Music through Piano for General Students (3-1)
101a: 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: [Rpt./2] Studying
piano pieces and music basics. P, 101a or by audition, interview.
102A - 102B -. Class Guitar for General College Students (1-1) 102a:
Introduction to basic guitar playing techniques for the general college student,
with emphasis on literature and styles of playing of current interest to
students. 102b: 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.] 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] 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) Development of listening
skills through introductory study of Western art music, world music, and jazz.
1R, 1D, 2S.
108. Survey of Music II (3) Continuation of 107, with emphasis on
Western art music, particularly that of the Medieval through the Baroque era,
and the music of other cultures. 107 is not prerequisite to 108.
110A - 110B -. Piano Class (1-1) Introductory development of basic keyboard
musicianship and technique through activities including playing by ear,
improvising, harmonizing, transposing. Open to music majors and minors only. P,
CR, 102a-102b.
111. Voice Class (1) [Rpt.] 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.
120A - 120B -. Musical Skills and Structure I (3-3) 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,
100.
130A - 130B -. Introduction to Music Literature (2-2) CDT Survey of music
literature, with emphasis on structure, period, and style. Open to music majors
and minors only. P, CR, 120a-120b.
153. Percussion Instruments Class (1) Class instruction in all
percussion instruments, including materials and procedures for teaching these
instruments in the schools. For music education majors only.
200. Large Conducted Ensembles (1) All courses listed below may be
repeated during each semester of registration. Prerequisite for entrance to all
ensembles is by audition.
b. Marching Band
c. Campus Band
d. Wind Symphony
e. Wind Ensemble Change course title to: Conducted Instrumental Ensemble. Change units to: (1-2). Spring '98
h. Summer Chorus
i. Symphonic Choir
j. University Singers
k. University-Community Chorus
l. Chamber Choir
m. Choraliers
o. Symphony Orchestra
q. Collegium Musicum
r. Jazz Ensemble
s. Honor Choir
t. Mariachi Arizona
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.
210A - 210B -. Piano Class (1-1) Continuation of 110b, with additional
sight-reading, score-reading, and accompanying. Open to MUS majors and minors
only. P, 110b.
211A - 211B -. Diction for Singers (2-2) Training in diction for singers in
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and ecclesiastical Latin.
220A - 220B -. Musical Skills and Structure II (3-3) CDT Continuation of
120a-120b, dealing with music from the late medieval period through early
20th-century art music in chronological order. 2R, 3L. P, 120b.
231. Jazz History (3) 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).
240. Introduction to Composition (3) [Rpt./1] Introduction to the basics
of music composition, stressing fundamental forms, techniques and procedures. P,
120b or consent of instructor.
250. Introduction to Music Education (3) Observation of and practical
field experience in public schools; video-taped class presentations. Field
trips. Open to music majors only.
302. Recording Studio Production (3) Recording studio procedures
including the recording chain and pre-post and actual recording production
techniques. P, with permission of the School of Music and Dance. (Identical with
M AR 302).
310A - 310B -. Functional Piano for Music Education Majors (1-1) 310a:
Development of functional piano skills needed for public-school music teaching,
with emphasis on improvising, harmonizing, transposing, and accompanying. 310b:
Continuation of 310a with materials of increasing difficulty; open-score
part-reading and rehearsal techniques. P, 210b.
320. Form and Structure in 20th-Century Music (3) Intensive analysis of
post tonal music, beginning with serial works of Schöenberg through very recent
compositions by major composers. Open to music majors and minors only. P, 220b.
321A - 321B -. Jazz Improvisation (2-2) CDT 321a: Background for the art of
improvising jazz. Audition required. P, 201. 321b: Continuation and refinement
of the techniques studied in 321a.
330A - 330B -. History of Western Music (3-3) CDT Detailed study of the
history of music in Western civilization from its origins to modern times; its
relationship to general cultural development. P, 220b. Writing-Emphasis Course.*
338m . The Teaching of Secondary School Music (3) Open only to students
admitted to teacher education. (Identical with TTE 338m).
340. Composition (3) [Rpt./1] 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
units of 240 or consent of instructor.
350A - 320B -. Woodwind Techniques and Materials (1-1) 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.
351A - 351B -. Brass Techniques and Materials (1-1) 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) 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.
361. Music Learning and Perception in the Preadolescent Child (3) 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, 360.
370. Introduction to Conducting (2) Conducting choral as well as
instrumental ensembles; includes basic beat patterns, transpositions and clefs,
and introduction to score study. P, CR, 220a.
371. Intermediate Instrumental and Choral Conducting (2) Conducting
techniques for instrumental ensembles of varying sizes; instrumental rehearsal
techniques, score reading, and score study. P, 370.
396H . Honors Proseminar (3)
400. Large Conducted Ensembles (1) All courses listed below may be
repeated during each semester of registration. Prerequisite for entrance to all
ensembles is by audition.
b. Marching Band
c. Campus Band
d. Wind Symphony
e. Wind Ensemble Change course title to: Conducted Instrumental Ensemble. Change units to: (1-2). Spring '98
h. Summer Chorus
i. Symphonic Choir
j. University Singers
k. University-Community Chorus
l. Chamber Choir
m. Choraliers
o. Symphony Orchestra
q. Collegium Musicum
r. Jazz Ensemble
s. Honor Choir
t. Mariachi Arizona
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 205.
410A - 410B -. Pedagogy (2-2) Study of methods and repertory suitable for
studio teaching. Open to music majors in their major performance area only. May
be convened with 510a-510b.
420A - 420B -. Counterpoint (3-3) Practical study of the counterpoint of the
16th (in 420a) and 18th (in 420b) centuries. P, 220b. May be convened with
520a-520b.
421. Orchestration (3) CDT Instruments of the orchestra together with
practical study of the art of symphonic scoring; original work and
transcriptions. P, 220b.
422. Jazz Arranging (2) 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. Open
to majors only or consult department prior to enrolling. P, 200r, 201, 220b.
424. History and Literature of Guitar (3) 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 524.
425. Undergraduate Recitals (1) Public performance. P, CR MUSI 485. For
theory and composition majors, CR, 440.
426A - 426B -. Piano Literature (3-3) Historical and stylistic study of
keyboard literature, instruments and performance practices. 426a: Baroque
through the early Romantic periods. 426b: Mid-Romantic through the Contemporary
periods. P, MUSI 285P. 426a is not prerequisite to 426b. May be convened with
526a-526b.
428. American Pop Music: Sinatra Era (3) American popular music
associated with Tin Pan Alley and the American musical theater through the
recordings and interpretations of Frank Sinatra.
434. Music in World Cultures (3) CDT Overview of nonwestern musics in
selected world cultures.
439. Jazz Pedagogy (2) Teaching and rehearsal technique, literature and
materials for jazz ensembles and combos. P, 220b, 250.
440. Compositional Techniques (3) [Rpt./15 units] 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
340 or permission of the School of Music.
441. Electro-Acoustic Music (3) Comprehensive study of electronic music.
Introduction to the electronic music studio, tape composition, acoustics, music
synthesis and sound processing, with actual lab applications. May be convened
with 541. Consent of instructor required.
442. Electro-Acoustic Studio Resources (3) Advanced techniques:
synthesis, processing, synthesizer programming, sampling, MIDI,
computer-assisted techniques, sequencing and notation. May be convened with 542.
Consent of instructor required.
444. Arab and Asian Music (3) Exploration of the structure and utility
of music in Indian, Arab, Chinese, Japanese, and Indonesian cultures.
450. Teaching Music in the Elementary School (3) 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)
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.
455. Music and German Literature (3) (Identical with GER 455, which is
home). May be convened with 555.
497. Workshop
o. Level I Orff Schulwerk (2). May be convened with 597o.
*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
c. Campus Band
d. Wind Symphony
e. Wind Ensemble Change course title to: Conducted Instrumental Ensemble. Change units to: (1-2). Spring '98
h. Summer Chorus
i. Symphonic Choir
j. University Singers
k. University-Community Chorus
l. Chamber Choir
m. Choraliers
o. Symphony Orchestra
q. Collegium Musicum
r. Jazz Ensemble
t. Mariachi Arizona
510A - 510B -. Pedagogy (2-2) For a description of course topics see
410a-410b. Graduate-level requirements include a major research project in
pedagogy. May be convened with 410a-410b.
520A - 520B -. Counterpoint (3-3) For a description of course topics see
420a-420b. Graduate-level requirements include an additional project. May be
convened with 420a-420b.
521. Introduction to Graduate Music Theory (3) 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.
522A - 522B -. Art Song Repertory (2-2) 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.
523A - 523B -. History of the Opera (3-3) 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) For a description of course
topics see 424. Graduate-level requirements include a major research project.
525. History and Literature of the Wind Band (3) A research-oriented
study of wind band history and literature from the Renaissance to the present.
526A - 526B -. Piano Literature (3-3) For a description of course topics see
426a-426b. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper and a
special class presentation. P, MUSI 285-P. 526a is not prerequisite to 526b. May
be convened with 426a-426b.
530. Music in the Renaissance (3) Vocal and instrumental genres from
Dufay through Palestrina. Open to majors only.
531. Music in the Baroque (3) 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) The Viennese classical tradition
from its origins to Beethoven. Open to majors only.
533. Music of the Twentieth Century (3) 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] Analysis of major works of the last
half of the 20th century. P, 533 and 623, or by consent of instructor. Open to
majors only.
535. Music in the Middle Ages (3) Sacred and secular monody and
polyphony from Gregorian chant through Dunstable. P, 330a-330b.
536. Music in the Romantic Period (3) The nineteenth century from late
Beethoven to Mahler. P, 330a-330b.
537. Survey of Early Music (3) 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) For a description of course topics see
441. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper and special
class presentation. May be convened with 441. P, consent of instructor.
542. Electro-Acoustic Studio Resources (3) For a description of course
topics see 442. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper and
special class presentation. May be convened with 442. P, consent of instructor.
550. Advanced Studies in Music Teaching (3) Contemporary practices in
planning, organizing and evaluating learning experiences in music for K-12
students.
551. Behavioral Research in the Arts (3) 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) (Identical with GER 555, which is
home). May be convened with 455.
560. Aesthetics of Music (3) 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.] 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.
597. Workshop
o. Level Orff Schulwerk (2). May be convened with 497o.
600. Introduction to Graduate Study in Music (3) Bibliographical
materials; research resources, techniques, and problems directed toward graduate
study in music. Required of all doctoral candidates in music. (Identical with LI
S 600).
605L . 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. May also include operatic staging techniques. P, 4 units
of 405, or consent of instructor.
620A - 620B -. History of Speculative Theory (3-3) Survey of speculative
theory in music, classical Greeks to present.
621A - 621B -. Analysis of Music of the 18th and 19th Centuries (3-3)
Intensive analysis of works written in the larger forms. 621a: 18th century.
621b: 19th century. Open to majors only. 621a is not prerequisite to 621b.
622. Theory Pedagogy (3) Study of the philosophies, procedures,
techniques, and materials used in teaching theory at the college level.
623. Analysis of Contemporary Music (3) Intensive analysis of
representative works of the 20th century.
630. The Music of Bach (3)
631. The Music of Mozart (3)
635. Choral Literature and Techniques (3) [Rpt./5] 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 choral
music education. No more than 18 units of this course may be applied to a
graduate degree program.
640. Advanced Composition (2-6) [Rpt.] Individual projects in
composition. Open to theory and composition majors only.
650. Foundations and Principles of Music Education (3) 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) Principles and techniques of
curriculum construction applied to the field of music.
652. Management Techniques in Music (3) The management of music at all
levels of education, industry, and performance.
654. Psychology of Music (3) 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) Contemporary practices in
planning, organizing, and evaluating learning experiences in music for college
and university students. Open to music majors only.
696. Seminar
a. Music Education (1-6) [Rpt./9 units]
b. Musicology (1-6) [Rpt./9 units]
c. Music Theory (1-6) [Rpt./5]
d. Composition (2) [Rpt./8 units] Open to majors only.
e. Keyboard Studies (2)
f. Ethnomusicology (3) P, graduate standing or consent of instructor.