MusicCollege of Fine Arts
General Information
Music performance courses encompass studio and class lessons and are offered in voice, piano, organ, carillon, violin, viola, violoncello, string bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, saxophone, harpsichord and organ. These courses are primarily for music majors and are open to non-majors only by audition and instructor consent.
The student registering for the first time for music courses reports to the director of music in the School of Music, who designates a faculty member to audition and/or consult with the student and who assigns the student to the proper level and performance course number.
S-U grade options and auditing courses in music performance are not permitted.
Performance courses (1000 level) emphasize basic techniques. Music education, theory/composition, music history/literature and B.A. majors, secondary and non-majors take these courses in their first year.
Performance courses (2000 level) emphasize repertory and mastery of the basic techniques of the performing medium. Students majoring in performance will begin 2000 level courses in the first year.
Performance courses (3000 and 4000 level) are for advanced study. A student takes two semesters at the 3000 level. A full performance faculty jury exam is required for admission to 4000 level. Two semesters at the 4000 level are required of all performance and church music majors. Degree recitals must be presented at the University of Florida. All students accepted for music performance study must register and participate in an appropriate ensemble each semester of study. Consult the School of Music Student Handbook for further information on the ensemble policy.
The performer's certificate will be awarded at the discretion of the faculty to non-performance degree students. Students must be recommended by their performance teacher for the performer's certificate program at the beginning of their junior year.
Courses in performance, theory/composition, music history/literature and music education at the 3000-4000 level may be taken only after a student has achieved professional status by passing the musicianship assessment jury and the preprofessional performance jury. Other requirements include successfully completing musical styles, four semesters of ensemble (if required for degree) and four semesters of satisfactory recital attendance.
Since some students may need additional time to successfully complete the musicianship assessment jury and the preprofessional performance jury, students will be allowed to register for up to nine hours at the 3000 level prior to becoming a professional level music major. Consult the School of Music student handbook for a list of specific 3000/4000-level courses that can be taken before achieving professional level status.
Non-majors can only take music performance courses and certain others after an audition with the instructor. If the student is found to be acceptable to the studio, course will be available only on a space-available basis. Courses are department controlled and all students must see an academic adviser in music before registration.
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3FA classification.
A broad foundation in all aspects of assessment as it is applied in the arts classroom, from learning theory to practical application of assessment techniques, data management, critical thinking, progress reporting and portfolio building. Assessment task design in the artistic response modes is covered and a series of assessments that can be implemented in the music/art classroom are developed.
HUM 3519 Art and Society (Offered in Miami only; F, S)
Credits: 3; Prereq: junior standing in any division of NWSA.
A study of the relationship between art and culture in different periods, including patronage, the role of the artist and the relationship between art and economic, political, religious and ideological forces.
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Composition (MUC prefixes)
Credits: 1; Prereq: rudimentary music skills or written instructor permission; Coreq: MUT 1121.
Required for all majors in theory/composition. Workshop in composition techniques, exploring use of styles and devices of contemporary art music and presentation through the use of finale.
Credits: 1; Prereq: MUC 1211 and one semester of music theory, or written instructor permission. Coreq: MUT 1122.
Required for all majors in theory/composition. Workshop in composition techniques, exploring use of styles and devices of contemporary art music and presentation through the use of finale.
Credits: 1; Prereq: MUC 1212 and one year of music theory, or written instructor permission.
Required for all majors in composition. Workshop in composition techniques, exploring use of styles and devices of contemporary art music and presentation through the use of finale.
Credits: 1; Prereq: MUC 2101 and one year of music theory, or written instructor permission.
Required for all majors in composition. Workshop in composition techniques, exploring use of styles and devices of contemporary art music and presentation through use of finale.
Credits: 3; Prereq: composition skills, MUT 2127 or written instructor permission.
Composition in simple and extended forms supplemented by analysis of selected compositions, from the standard repertoire and presentation through the use of finale.
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUC 3231 or written instructor permission.
Composition in simple and extended forms supplemented by analysis of selected compositions, from the standard repertoire and presentation through the use of finale.
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUC 3232 or written instructor permission.
Composition in extended forms supplemented by analysis of selection compositions, from the standard repertoire and presentation through the use of finale.
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUC 4241 or written instructor permission.
Composition in extended forms supplemented by analysis of selection compositions, from the standard repertoire and presentation through the use of finale.
MUC 4313 Introduction to Electroacoustic Music
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUC 2102 or written instructor permission.
Survey of the techniques, history, literature and materials of electroacoustic music.
MUC 4401 Composition of Electroacoustic Music
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUC 4313 or written instructor permission.
Continuation of MUC 4313. Projects in electroacoustic music dealing with real-time, interactivity, live-electronic and solo digital media music composition issues.
MUC 4441 Electroacoustic Music Composition - Digital 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUC 4401.
Continuation of skills developed through MUC 4401, Composition of Electroacoustic Music.
MUC 4442 Electroacoustic Music Composition - Digital 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUC 4441.
Continuation of skills developed through MUC 4441, Electroacoustic Music Composition - Digital 1.
MUC 4572 Music 1900-1945 (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 2.
MUC 4573 Music Since 1945 (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 2.
MUC 4634 Music and Sound Design for Digital Media
Credits: 3.
An investigation of techniques, tools and current research in music and sound design for digital media for DAS non-music majors.
Credits: 1.
Organization and presentation of a recital of original compositions.
MUC 4951 Senior Composition Recital (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 2.
Coordination and presentation of a full public recital of original works reflecting the culmination of the student's compositional activities.
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Education (MUE prefixes)
MUE 2040 Introduction to Music Education
Credits: 2 to 3.
An introductory course for candidates for the Bachelor of Music in Music Education that concentrates on the role and function of music education and music teachers.
Credits: 1 to 6; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: music majors only and department permission.
Required of all music education majors. Basic technical competency and pedagogical technique for voice.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 3 credits. Prereq: music majors only and department permission.
Required of all music education majors. Basic technical competency and pedagogical techniques for the upper string instruments-violin/viola.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 3 credits. Prereq: music majors only and department permission.
Basic technical competency and pedagogical techniques for the lower string instruments-cello and double bass.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 3 credits, with department permission. Prereq: music majors.
Required of all music education majors. Basic technical competency and pedagogical techniques for clarinet and flute.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 3 credits. Prereq: music majors only and department permission.
Basic technical competency and pedagogical techniques for alto saxophone, bassoon and oboe.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 3 credits. Prereq: music majors only and department permission.
Required of all music education majors. Basic technical competency and pedagogical techniques for two brass instruments.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 3 credits. Prereq: music majors only and department permission.
Basic technical competency and pedagogical techniques for two brass instruments, other than those studied in MUE 3460.
Credits: 1 to 6; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: music majors only and department permission.
Required of all music education majors. Basic technical competency and pedagogical techniques for percussion instruments.
Credits: 1; Prereq: MUE 2470.
Continuation of percussion teaching and performance skills.
Credits: 2 to 3; Prereq: HUM 2511 strongly recommended.
Helps meet state certification requirements for elementary classroom teachers. Function of elementary school music in aiding the developmental growth of children.
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUE 2040 and midpoint guidance conference.
Fundamental principles and procedures of music education in elementary school.
MUE 3330 Music Education in Secondary 7-12
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUE 2040, MUE 3320 and midpoint guidance conference.
Fundamental principles and procedures of music education in the secondary school.
MUE 3343 Materials and Methods of String Class Teaching
Credits: 2; Prereq: MUE 2440.
The study of contemporary materials and methods suitable for use in public school string classes.
MUE 4140 Administration of Music Education
Credits: 2; Prereq: EDG 4203 and MUE 3330; MVB 3970; MUG 4202 or MUG 4302. Coreq: MUE 4940.
Principles and practices of developing and administering K-12 Public School Music Program.
MUE 4421 Choral/General Music Techniques
Credits: 2; Prereq: MUE 3330, professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
A course presenting topics of special importance to teachers of choral and general music in the schools.
MUE 4422 Materials and Methods of Teaching Winds and Percussion
Credits: 2; Prereq: MUE 3330, professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
A course presenting topics of special importance to teachers of music in the schools.
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUE 3330, professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
Examination, evaluation and practical application of marching band techniques for the high school and college band director.
MUE 4940 Student Teaching in Music Education
Credits: 4 to 12; Coreq: MUE 4140; all coursework must be completed except MUE 4140.
Student teaching in selected classrooms of public schools. Special seminars and continuous evaluation of teaching experiences. (S-U)
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Conducting (MUG prefixes)
Credits: 1 to 2; Prereq: professional performance jury, musicianship assessment jury.
Basic techniques of choral and instrumental conducting.
MUG 4202 Choral Conducting and Materials
Credits: 1 to 2; Prereq: MUG 4104.
Basic techniques of choral conducting, score analysis, interpretation and use of basic choral materials.
MUG 4302 Instrumental Conducting and Materials
Credits: 2; Prereq: MUG 4104.
Basic techniques of instrumental conducting, score analysis, interpretation and use of basic instrumental materials.
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History/Musicology (MUH and MUR prefixes)
Credits: 3.
Introduction to musics of non-western cultures in comparison with music of Western European civilizations; the nature of music and the realm of ethnomusicology. (H and N)
MUH 3025 Popular Music in the USA: From Ragtime to Hip-Hop and Beyond
Credits: 3.
Survey of the musical styles, artists, audiences and eras of American popular music in relation to the social, cultural, political and historical contexts in which they emerged. Special attention is given to the diversity and intersecting nature of musical voices in the USA through the examination of musical styles including rock, rhythm and blues, country, punk, hip-hop, salsa and beyond. (H and D)
Credits: 3; Prereq: music major, MUT 1121 and MUT 1122 with minimum grades of C.
A survey of music literature, styles and techniques from antiquity to ca. 1600. The course examines representative repertoire from historical, theoretical and cultural contexts. Students will develop critical thinking skills in reading and writing, analysis and listening. (H and N) (WR)
Credits: 3; Prereq: music majors, MUH 3211 or MUT 2127 with a minimum grade of C.
A survey of music literature, styles and techniques from ca. 1600 to ca. 1820. The course examines representative repertoire from historical, theoretical and cultural contexts. Students will develop critical thinking skills in reading and writing, analysis and listening. (H and N) (WR)
Credits: 3; Prereq: music majors, MUH 3211 and MUH 3212 with minimum grades of C, or coreq of MUT 2127.
A survey of music literature, styles and techniques from ca. 1820 to the present. The course examines representative repertoire from historical, theoretical and cultural contexts. Students will develop critical skills in reading and writing, analysis and listening. (H) (WR)
MUH 3530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUH 2501 or written instructor permission.
A study of traditional and popular African musical styles placed within their historical, social and cultural environments. (H and N)
MUH 3532 Music and Healing in Contemporary Africa
Credits: 3; Prereq: ENC 1101 or instructor permission.
The course explores the historical role of music in healing traditions across African by exploring practices based around dance, religion, ritual and modern health care methodologies. It outlines the changing historical perspectives of Western rational thought on art-based practices, contextualizing contemporary approaches throughout the continent.
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010, MUH 3211 or written instructor permission.
The variable musical expressions of Latin America (including the Caribbean), their historical formations and social importance. (H and N)
MUH 3621 Jewish Art Music in Western Culture
Credits: 3; Prereq: written instructor permission.
A cultural history of western art music inspired by Jewish subjects, Biblical and non-Biblical, composed by both Jewish and non-Jewish composers, and a survey of Jewish performing musicians from the Renaissance to the present. (H and N)
Credits: 3.
From African, Latin American and Black American sources through contemporary development. (H and N)
MUH 4930 Special Topics in Music History
Credits: 3; Prereq: written instructor permission.
Rotating topics of current or special interest to students or instructors.
Credits: 3.
Examines the music of the Catholic Church from historical and artistic perspectives and presents issues that have surrounded major changes in the church's music. Focuses on six historical periods in which the church was significantly focused on musical developments or changes. Views the music from various cultural perspectives, primarily U.S. and European. Requires online computer proficiency and high-speed internet access. (H) (WR)
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Literature (MUL prefixes)
MUL 2002 Listening to Music (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 3.
A participatory course for non-majors that takes a listening approach to a wide variety of types of music through the extensive use of CD-ROMs, the Internet and other media.
MUL 2010 Introduction to Music Literature
Credits: 3.
A fundamental course open to all students (non-music majors) as an elective. Concert attendance, listening to records, reading and discussion. (H and N) (WR)
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010 or MUH 3211.
Compositions of Monteverdi, Gabrieli, Schultz, Buxtehude, Bach, Handel and others.
(H and N)
Credits: 3;
An introduction to music and its cultural context within the Classical period of Western art music history. Within the framework of a chronological survey (roughly 1720 through 1810), we will consider issues such as the development of principal genres and forms, their distinguishing stylistic features and conventions, the changing roles played by composers, performers, patrons and audiences, and elements of performance practice. Students' work will be evaluated through exams, class discussion, and a paper and presentation on a topic related to Classical music. (H)
MUL 3693 The American Musical: Broadway and Beyond
Credits: 3. Prereq: MUL 2010, MUL 2501 or instructor permission.
Provides non-music majors and music minors with an introduction to the history and development of the American musical, focusing on the genre's relationship to American culture and society. Topics include musical and dramatic features of specific works, principal creators and performers, commercialization and popularity, the genre's relationship to film, its role in the formation of America’s national identity, and its communication of American values, attitudes and norms with regard to different cultures. (H)
Credits: 3. Prereq: MUL 2010 or MUH 3211.
Renaissance literature surveys the music from the period roughly 1430-1600, stressing the major genres of mass, motet, madrigal and chanson, and touching on less prominent regional practices and instrumental music. The music is placed into social and historical context. (H and N)
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010 or MUH 3211.
Representative Romantic literature in such genres as the symphony, symphonic poem, opera, song, chamber music, piano music and sacred music. Composers from Beethoven through Mahler. (H and N)
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010 or MUH 3211.
Twentieth-century music literature, including works of Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Webern, Berg, Hindemith, Bartok, Copland, Sessions, Boulez and Stockhausen. (H and N)
Credits: 2 to 3; Prereq: professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
A survey of piano literature from early keyboard works to the present.
Credits: 2; Prereq: professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
A survey of standard etudes, studies, scale systems, shifting studies, concert and sonata repertoire for each instrument in the string family.
Credits: 2; Prereq: professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
An intensive, investigative study of representative repertoire for woodwind instruments.
Credits: 2; Prereq: professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
An intensive, investigative study of standard repertoire for brass instruments.
Credits: 2; Prereq: professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
An intensive, investigative study of standard repertoire for solo percussion and percussion ensemble.
Credits: 2; Prereq: professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
A survey of the major trends and styles of organ composition from the Renaissance to the present.
MUL 4500 Symphonic Literature (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 3.
MUL 4561 Chamber Music Literature (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 3.
MUL 4600 History and Literature of Art Song (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 3.
Classes will consist of lectures, discussion of reading assignments, listening to recordings of art song, group presentations of assigned topics and exams. Class preparation includes reading portions of the text, listening and readiness to discuss song/text analysis. Exams will be matching (composer to song or song cycle, fact to composer), short answer, listening and essay.
Credits: 2 to 3; Prereq: professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
The study and performance of representative literature for the voice from each style period.
MUL 4630 Symphonic Chamber Vocal Literature (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 2 to 3.
MUL 4662 History and Literature of Opera (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 3.
MUL 4801 The Music of J.S. Bach (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010 or MUH 3211.
The works of Bach with special emphasis on the historical sources of his choral and instrumental styles and detailed study of a selection of his chief works.
MUL 4802 The Music of W.A. Mozart (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUL 2010 or MUH 3211.
The music, life and times of Mozart.
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Ensembles (MUN prefixes)
Ensemble Credit: In each term, students n Performance Studio must register for and participate in ensembles appropriate to their skills, as required by the various music curricula. Each music major should have both large and chamber ensemble experience in his/her undergraduate career. (Minors and non-majors will be placed by their studio teacher.) For ensemble participation, graduate students register for the appropriate MUN 6000-level course. All ensembles are eligible for repeat credit.
Credits: 1.
Performance of marching band literature.
Credits: 1.
Performance of general and popular band literature. (H)
Credits: 1; Prereq: audition.
Performance of traditional and contemporary band literature. (H)
Credits: 1; Prereq: audition.
Performance of wind ensemble literature. (H)
Credits: 1; Prereq: conductor permission.
Standard orchestra literature. (H)
Credits: 1; Prereq: audition.
An advanced choral group providing specialized study performance opportunities for vocally qualified students. (H)
Credits: 1.
Vocal training and public performances of standard female chorus repertoire. (H)
Credits: 1.
Vocal training and public performance of standard male chorus repertoire. (H)
Credits: 1; Prereq: audition.
The study and performance of ensemble literature for percussion instruments. (H)
Credits: 1 to 3; Prereq: audition.
Examination and performance of standard repertoire for chamber ensembles.
Credits: 1; Prereq: conductor permission.
Credits: 1.
Standard and experimental jazz ensembles. A jazz laboratory. (H)
Credits: 1; Prereq: director permission.
The rehearsal and performance of folk and traditional musics of the world. (H)
Credits: 1.
Performance of marching band literature.
Credits: 1.
Performance of general and popular band literature. (H)
Credits: 1; Prereq: audition.
Performance of traditional and contemporary band literature.
Credits: 1; Prereq: audition.
Performance of wind ensemble literature. (H)
Credits: 1; Prereq: conductor permission.
Standard orchestra literature. (H)
Credits: 1; Prereq: audition.
An advanced choral group providing specialized study performance opportunities for vocally qualified students. (H)
Credits: 1.
Vocal training and public performances of standard female chorus repertoire. (H)
Credits: 1.
Vocal training and public performance of standard male chorus repertoire. (H)
Credits: 1; Prereq: audition.
Study and performance of early and contemporary vocal literature. (H)
Credits: 1.
MUN 3454 Two Piano Literature (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 2.
Credits: Variable: 1 to 2; Prereq: by audition only in the first week of classes before the drop/add deadline.
Exploration of the assigned repertoire through one-hour weekly coachings with the instructor, a minimum of three hours weekly of unsupervised group rehearsal and a final performance by each group on the class recital. Students will study the art of chamber music interpretation and performance and develop effective group rehearsal technique.
Credits: 1; Prereq: instructor permission.
Rehearsal and performance of repertoire for small ensembles written in the 20th and 21st centuries. (H)
Credits: 1; Prereq: conductor permission.
MUN 3643 Musical Theatre Ensemble (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 1; Prereq: director permission.
Examination and performance of standard repertoire for the musical theatre.
Credits: 1.
Standard and experimental jazz ensembles. A jazz laboratory.
Credits: 1; can be repeated with change in content up to 4 credits. Prereq: MUT 1362 with a minimum grade of B.
Small group ensemble performance experience in the jazz idiom. Students will memorize jazz standards and learn melody interpretation techniques, rhythmic techniques to communicate to other members of the ensemble and small group compositional techniques for harmonizing jazz standards and original compositions.
Credits: 1; Prereq: director permission.
The rehearsal and performance of folk and traditional musics of the world.
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Opera and Musical Theatre (MUO prefixes)
Credits: 1; Prereq: director permission.
Study and performance of works from opera and operetta.
MUO 3652 Opera Theatre Ensemble (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 1; may be repeated for credit
Study and performance of opera and music theatre repertoire through operatic and musical theatre ensembles: systematic approach to developing roles and honing of performance skills.
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Music (MUS prefixes)
Credits: 0.
Attendance at concerts and recitals. Students must check the school of music student's handbook for specific attendance requirements. (S-U)
MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology
Credits: 2 to 3.
An introductory course that covers word processing, Internet, presentation, CD-ROM, multi-media, music printing and music sequencing.
Credits: 1.
An English diction course for singers and choral directors to improve their capacity to respond with ease, accuracy and expression.
Credits: 1.
A French diction course for singers and choral directors to improve their capacity to respond with ease, accuracy and expression.
Credits: 1.
A German diction course for singers and choral directors to improve their capacity to respond with ease, accuracy and expression.
Credits: 1.
A Italian diction course for singers and choral directors to improve their capacity to respond with ease, accuracy and expression.
MUS 2931 Interdisciplinary Honors in Music
Credits: 3. (WR)
MUS 3225 French for Singers (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 2 to 3.
MUS 3243 Italian for Singers (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 3
MUS 4203 Language and Diction for Singers 2 (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 2.
MUS 4204 Language and Diction for Singers 1 (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 2.
MUS 4235 German for Singers (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 2 to 3.
MUS 4635 Aesthetics of Music (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 3.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 15 credits.
Individual work in music and music education.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 3 credits.
Individual guided research in music and music education. (S-U)
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Theory (MUT prefixes)
MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments
Credits: 2.
The study of notation, scales, intervals, triads, aural skills and keyboard skills.
MUT 1011 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments
Credits: 3.
Students gain an understanding of music’s architecture on small and large scales. By learning both conceptual and applied approaches to rhythm, pitch and timbre, students prepare to analyze musical works from various times and places to be more informed, critical listeners and makers of music. Skills developed will include notation, ear training and compositional techniques. (H)
Credits: 3 each course; Prereq: Music Theory Placement Examination or MUT 1001; Coreq: MVK 1111 or MVK 1112.
Rhythms, intervals, motifs, phrases, melodies, chords and chord progressions, in the standard clefs through listening, playing, singing and writing. Chord study includes primary and secondary triads in root position and inversions, non-harmonic tones and diatonic seventh chords.
Credits: 3 each course; Prereq: Music Theory Placement Examination or MUT 1121 or equivalent; Coreq: MVK 1111 or MVK 1112.
Rhythms, intervals, motifs, phrases, melodies, chords and chord progressions, in the standard clefs through listening, playing, singing and writing. Chord study includes primary and secondary triads in root position and inversions, non-harmonic tones and diatonic seventh chords.
Credits: 1; Prereq: MUT 1361 with a grade of B or higher.
This course teaches students how to aurally recognize commercial chords, standard chord progressions and recognize the scales used in improvisation. This course is a hybrid course with only 7 in class meetings. The course utilizes online resources and instructional videos and online aural quizzes and weekly aural skills drills.
Credits: 2; Prereq: Jazz Theory Proficiency Exam with a score of B or higher.
This course is fully online and provides a basic theoretical understanding of jazz harmony, jazz chord symbols, common jazz scales and modes, jazz articulations, blues forms and piano voicings. Online resources include online platform, flash cards, worksheets and 35 instructional videos.
Credits: 2; Prereq: MUT 1361 with a grade of B or higher.
This course provides an intermediate theoretical understanding of jazz harmony, jazz chord symbols, common jazz scales and modes, jazz articulations, blues forms, piano voicings, the basics of tune writing and techniques in accurately memorizing jazz standards. Online resources include online platform, flash cards, worksheets and 35 instructional videos.
Credits: 3 each course; Prereq: MUT 1121; Coreq: MVK 2121 or MVK 2222.
Modulation, secondary dominants, diminished sevenths, Neapolitan and augmented sixth, chords of the ninth, eleventh, thirteenth, sight singing and dictation.
Credits: 3 each course; Prereq: MUT 2126; Coreq: MVK 2121 or MVK 2222.
Modulation, secondary dominants, diminished sevenths, Neapolitan and augmented sixth, chords of the ninth, eleventh, thirteenth, sight singing and dictation.
Credits: 2; Prereq: written instructor permission.
MUT 3321 Arranging for Voices and Instruments
Credits: 3; Prereq: professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
Study of voices and instruments, singly and by family, with basic scoring for standard ensemble combinations.
Credits: 3; Prereq: professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury; MUT 3321.
Transcribing and arranging for full band and orchestra, including preparation of parts for performance.
Credits: 3; Prereq: professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
Analysis of melodic structures and homophonic forms of the common practice period including binary, ternary, rondo and sonata-allegro forms.
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUT 3611.
Analysis of contrapuntal forms of canon, motet and fugue; study of musical forms in the 20th century.
Credits: 2; Prereq: MUT 1362 and MUT 2641 with minimum grades of B.
This course provides instruction in jazz composition and arranging as well as the basic techniques for commercial song writing. Students will study chord movement, melodic development and composition techniques for various styles of music. Students will complete several small group arrangements and original jazz compositions.
Credits: 2; Prereq: MUT 4365 with a minimum grade of B.
This course provides instruction in jazz composition and arranging as well as the basic techniques for commercial song writing. Students will score a large group arrangement and a big band chart for eight brass, five saxophones and four rhythm section players.
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUT 2126.
Addresses the practice of two-voice counterpoint in Renaissance and Baroque styles with additional focus on historical context. Through composistion, study, performance and listening, students gain fluency in both strict and free two-part counterpoint, compound melody, canon, antiphon and inventions.
Credits: 3; Prereq: MUT 4401.
Continues the study of counterpoint begun in MUT 4401, expanding two-voice composition and analysis into three and four voices. Straddling the late Renaissance and the Baroque, the techniques covered in this class will prepare students to write and fully comprehend modal motets as well as tonal fugues. Through analysis, composition, study, performance and listening, students will gain competence in the strict techniques and idioms of multi-voiced imitative entrance, sequence and subject harmonization. Students will also familiarize themselves with Bach's The Well Tempered Clavier both for its technical uses of counterpoint - exemplary and exceptional - and its historical significance. The class will conclude with a brief excersion into the use of chromaticism in later contrapuntal styles.
Credits: 3; Prereq: professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
Free and strict counterpoint in the 16th century modal style through listening, reading, playing, singing and writing.
Credits: 3; Prereq: professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
Counterpoint in the 18th-century style through listening, reading, playing, singing and writing.
Credits: 2; Prereq: professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
Score-reading at the keyboard. Exercises in realization of music in two or more staves and clefs, and involving instrumental transpositions.
Credits: 2; Prereq: MUT 1362 with a grade of B or higher and permission of instructor.
Instruction will cover implementing jazz harmony, chord symbols, jazz scales and modes, jazz articulations, and techniques for accurately memorizing jazz standards. Lessons will focus on implementing these concepts in jazz performances. This course will use the music of the blues, jazz standards, and contemporary music as “play along” tools.
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Performance: Brass (MVB prefixes)
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Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1.
All music majors in the Bachelor of Music program must present a public recital during their junior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 3; Prereq: MVB 2000 level.
An analysis of the principles, methods and practices currently used in the teaching of brass instruments.
Credits: 1.
All music performance majors must present a public recital during their senior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.
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Performance: Keyboard (MVK prefixes)
Credits: 1 to 3; Prereq: MUT 1001 and music majors.
Credits: 1 to 3; Prereq: MVK 1111 and music majors.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3. Prereq: MVK 1112 and music majors.
This course is required of all music majors, with the exception of keyboard majors. Levels (3) and (4) may be exempted by examination.
Credits: 1 to 3. Prereq: MVK 2221 and music majors.
This course is required of all music majors, with the exception of keyboard majors. Levels (3) and (4) may be exempted by examination.
Credits: 2.
Credits: 2.
Credits: 2.
Credits: 2.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 2; can be repeated for credit.
Instrumental chamber music, song, orchestral reductions and editions.
Credits: 1.
All music majors in the Bachelor of Music program must present a public recital during their junior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.
MVK 4126 Improvisational Keyboard Skills and Related Technology
Credits: 2; Prereq: for upper-division and graduate keyboard majors/minors; instructor permission.
Study of improvisional skills, electric keyboard technology, and musical styles outside of the classical realm.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 3; Prereq: professional performance jury and musicianship assessment jury.
An analysis of the principles, methods and practices currently in the teaching of organ.
Credits: 3; Prereq: MVK 2421.
An analysis of the principles, methods and practices currently used in the teaching of piano.
Credits: 1.
All music performance must present a public recital during the senior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.
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Performance: Percussion (MVP prefixes)
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 2.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1.
All music majors in the Bachelor of Music program must present a public recital during their junior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1.
All music performance majors must present a public recital during the senior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.
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Performance: Strings (MVS prefixes)
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 2.
Credits: 2.
Credits: 2.
Credits: 2.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1.
All music majors in the Bachelor of Music program must present a public recital during their junior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 3; Prereq: MVS 2000 level.
An introduction to the teaching of basic string instrument techniques.
Credits: 1.
All music performance majors must present a public recital during their senior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.
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Performance: Voice (MVV prefixes)
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 2.
MVV 3331 Voice for Theatre (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 2.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1.
All music majors in the Bachelor of Music program must present a public recital during their junior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.
MVV 4341 Voice for Theatre (Offered in Miami only)
Credits: 2.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3; Prereq: MVV 2421.
An analysis of various methods, principles and practices in the teaching of voice.
Credits: 1.
All music performance and church music majors must present a public recital during their senior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.
Performance: Woodwinds (MVW prefixes)
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 2.
Credits: 2.
Credits: 2.
Credits: 2.
Credits: 2.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1.
All music majors in the Bachelor of Music program must present a public recital during their junior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 1 to 3.
Credits: 3; Prereq: MVW 2000 level.
An analysis of the principles, methods and practices currently used in the teaching of woodwind instruments.
Credits: 1.
All music performance majors must present a public recital during their senior year. See areas of emphasis for specific requirements.
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