Undergraduate Music
Undergraduate Music
2022 Spring Term
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RECITAL ATTENDANCE
MUSC 100
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. A set number of recitals and concerts must be attended to fulfill the requirement. Open to and required of music majors and minors. Repeatable.
PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION (ELECTIVE)
MUSC 120
This course is intended for non-music majors, music minors, and music majors who are taking elective instrumental lessons that are not part of curricular requirements. Open by consent of instructor and department. Audition may be required.
PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION (ELECTIVE)
MUSC 121
This course is intended for non-music majors, music minors, and music majors who are taking elective vocal lessons that are not part of curricular requirements. Open by consent of instructor and department. Audition may be required.
PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION (ELECTIVE)
MUSC 122
This course is intended for non-music majors, music minors, and music majors who are taking elective piano lessons that are not part of curricular requirements. Open by consent of instructor and department. Audition may be required.
PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION (NON-PRIMARY)
MUSC 126
This course is intended for minors and for music majors fulfilling applied music requirements for secondary study.
PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION (NON-PRIMARY)
MUSC 127
This course is intended for minors and for music majors fulfilling applied music requirements for secondary study.
PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION (NON-PRIMARY)
MUSC 128
This course is intended for minors and for music majors fulfilling applied music requirements for secondary study.
SURVEY OF AMERICAN JAZZ
MUSC 143
A listening approach to jazz with emphases both upon styles and the contribution made by selected jazz musicians of America. Other influences upon jazz will also be surveyed.
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY
MUSC 150
A beginning course in music theory for interested students. The course content includes basic concepts of notation, pitch, rhythm, scales, and chords. Beginning listening and music reading skills are taught. Credits not applicable to music major or minor.
THEORY II
MUSC 152
An approach to the comprehension of the basic tools of musicianship through the study of part-writing, harmonic progression, chord functions, seventh chords and secondary dominants.
AURAL SKILLS II
MUSC 154
The second of a series of four terms of basic musical training in ear training, sightsinging and rhythm intended to be the foundation courses for all music majors and minors.
PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION-PRIMARY PERFORM AREA (LEVEL 1)
MUSC 160
Study at this level includes the review and application of fundamental techniques in the selected area, and the performance of solo repertoire appropriate to the first year of college study. Repeatable. Open to music majors who have passed the entrance audition in their primary area.
UNIVERSITY BANDS
MUSC 161
Open to all students in the university. Symphonic Wind Ensemble meets in the evenings during the fall term and in the afternoons during the spring term. Concert Band meets only during the spring term, in the afternoons. For Marching Band information, please see MUSC 169.
UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA
MUSC 162
Open to all university students. Materials selected from standard orchestral literature.
JAZZ BANDS
MUSC 164
Open to all university students. The Jazz Bands rehearse and perform various styles of the jazz band repertoire with a focus on skills in improvisation.
PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION-PRIMARY PERFORM AREA (LEVEL 1)
MUSC 170
Study at this level includes the review and application of fundamental techniques and the performance of solo repertoire appropriate to the first year of college study. Repeatable. Open to music majors who have passed the entrance audition in their primary area.
UNIVERSITY CHOIRS
MUSC 171
Open to all university students; no audition required. Registering for University Choirs automatically places students in Concert Choir plus either Women's Chorale or Men's Chorus, depending on gender. The total rehearsal commitment is four hours per week. Repertoire includes classical, world, and popular music; activities consist of concerts on campus, often with the Whitewater Symphony Orchestra. Repeatable.
CHAMBER SINGERS
MUSC 172
Selective choir open to all students by audition. Repertoire consists of classical music from all eras and a wide variety of ethnic music. Activities include concerts on and off campus and annual tours, either regionally or internationally. Four hours of rehearsal per week. Auditions held during the first week of classes in September, and, as needed, in January.
CLASS VOICE I
MUSC 177
Application of the basic fundamentals of vocal tone production and technique. Open to all university students, with priority given to music majors or minors fulfilling degree requirements.
PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION-PRIMARY PERFORM AREA (LEVEL 1)
MUSC 180
Study at this level includes the review and application of fundamental techniques and the performance of solo repertoire appropriate to the first year of college study. Repeatable. Open to music majors who have passed the entrance audition in their primary area.
CLASS PIANO II
MUSC 187
Continuation of MUSC 186 or the equivalent. Two one-hour meetings and four hours practice per week.
FUNCTIONAL CLASS PIANO
MUSC 189
Continuation of MUSC 188 or the equivalent. Applied piano or organ lessons may be taken simultaneously. Instrumental music education majors are encouraged to enroll in this course during their last term of piano study. Two one-hour meetings plus four hours of practice per week.
SURVEY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC
MUSC 240
This course is a survey of the African American contribution to the musical heritage of the United States. Styles discussed will include: Black musics of the 19th century, the Blues, Gospel, Jazz, and popular styles from Doo Wop to Hip Hop, as well as art music by African American composers. Previous musical experience is not necessary.
HISTORY OF EUROPEAN ART MUSIC II
MUSC 246
A continuation of MUSC 245. A survey of the history of Western music, from 1750 to 1900. The course emphasizes music listening and style analysis of Classical and Romantic period music.
THEORY IV
MUSC 252
A study of the tonal, melodic, and formal organization of art music since 1900. Students will examine works characterizing a diversity of compositional styles and explore appropriate methods of analysis.
AURAL SKILLS IV
MUSC 254
An approach to the comprehension of the basic tools of musicianship through the study of pitch and pattern work in melody, harmony and rhythm at a more advanced level than Aural Skills III.
PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION-PRIMARY PERFORM AREA (LEVEL 2)
MUSC 260
Study at this level is a continuation of 100 Level with increased emphasis on musicianship, expansion of technical facility, and the coverage and performance of standard repertoire.
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE
MUSC 269
Instrumental ensembles that are regularly offered in the spring term include Flute Choir, Brass Ensemble and related groups (Horn/Trombone/Tuba-Euphonium Choirs), and Percussion Ensemble. Smaller chamber ensembles can be formed as student interest warrants. Membership is open to all university students. Repeatable. Some groups require an audition.
PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION-PRIMARY PERFORM AREA (LEVEL 2)
MUSC 270
A continuation of 100 Level with increased emphasis on musicianship, expansion of technical facility, and the study and performance of standard repertoire. Repeatable.
OPERA PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES
MUSC 271
A study of basic techniques for the singer/actor through performance of scenes from operatic masterworks of various historical periods.
DICTION FOR SINGERS I
MUSC 275
Music 275 is a course to introduce singers to basic pronunciations of English, Italian, German, French, Latin, and Spanish as it applies to singing. Students will learn the International Phonetic Alphabet to work with said languages for a lifetime of singing and teaching.
VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
MUSC 277
Selective choir open to all students by audition. Repertoire covers all styles in the contemporary vocal idiom, including jazz, pop, and Broadway. Concerts occur on and off campus and on annual tours, either regionally or internationally. Two hours of rehearsal per week. Auditions are held during the first week of classes in September, and, as needed, in January. Repeatable.
VOCAL ENSEMBLE
MUSC 279
Open to all university students; no audition required. Ensembles include Women's Chorale, Men's Chorus, and Concert Choir. These choirs perform a wide variety of musical styles, including classical, popular, Broadway, and world music. Activities consist of concerts on and off campus. Repeatable.
PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION-PRIMARY PERFORM AREA (LEVEL 2)
MUSC 280
A continuation of 100 Level with increased emphasis on musicianship, expansion of technical facility, and the study and performance of standard repertoire. Repeatable.
AUDIO PRACTICUM
MUSC 293
Students will develop their skills in audio technology and application through practical experience working in sound reinforcement and studio recording environments.
PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION (NON-PRIMARY) LEVEL 2
MUSC 326
A continuation of 100 level with increased emphasis on technical facility and preparation of solo literature. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 units in major.
PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION (NON-PRIMARY) LEVEL 2
MUSC 327
A continuation of 100 Level with increased emphasis on technical facility and preparation of solo literature. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits in major.
PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION (NON-PRIMARY) LEVEL 2
MUSC 328
A continuation of 100 Level with increased emphasis on technical facility and preparation of solo literature. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits in major.
APPLIED VOICE PEDAGOGY
MUSC 338
Functional knowledge of the singing voice, and its development for children, adolescents, and adults. Instructional methods and teaching skills, and appropriate methods for teaching voice.
PIANO PEDAGOGY
MUSC 339
A critical and intensive examination of teaching materials and skills essential for teaching the piano.
CHORAL CONDUCTING
MUSC 357
Advanced choral conducting techniques with emphasis placed on rehearsal problems and solutions as well as choral organization management.
INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING
MUSC 358
Advanced conducting techniques with emphasis on both the gestural aspects of conducting and score study.
PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION-PRIMARY PERFORM AREA (LEVEL 3)
MUSC 360
A continuation of 200 Level with increased emphasis on technical facility and preparation of solo literature. Repeatable.
PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION-PRIMARY PERFORM AREA (LEVEL 3)
MUSC 370
A continuation of 200 Level with increased emphasis on technical facility and preparation of solo literature. Performance majors will give a twenty-minute recital. Repeatable.
PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION-PRIMARY PERFORM AREA (LEVEL 3)
MUSC 380
A continuation of 200 Level with increased emphasis on technical facility and preparation of solo literature. Repeatable.
CHAMBER MUSIC
MUSC 383
Rehearsal and performance of music for diverse small ensembles. Credit for MUSC 383 will not be given for work undertaken as part of any applied lesson course work or for Senior Recital MUSC 488 or MUSC 489.
ACCOMPANYING AND COLLABORATIVE PIANO PRACTICUM
MUSC 385
The goal of this repeatable course is to explore the role, preparation, rehearsal and performance of piano in an array of collaborative contexts, and to gain practical experience in accompanying and musical collaboration.
MUSIC AS A BUSINESS
MUSC 431
This course provides a broad overview of the business aspects of the music profession, including work and marketing in a variety of musical categories, contracts and taxes for musicians, intellectual property, and musical entrepeneurship.
LITERATURE AND PEDAGOGY OF THE MAJOR PERFORMING AREA
MUSC 443
Designed to acquaint the student with the literature and pedagogy of his/her major performance medium through performance, recordings, analysis, and examinaiton of pedagogical materials and techniques. Criteria for evaluating the aesthetic worth of specific compositions are given special emphasis.
ELECTRONIC MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN 1
MUSC 452
A study of Musical Instrument Digital Interface sequencing technology. Students will use the UW-W MIDI Lab's computer, synthesizer, digital recording and sound processing equipment, and sequencing software. A final recording project will incorporate both live and digital sound sources.
FORM AND ANALYSIS
MUSC 455
A study of the basic structural components employed in traditional long forms. Analysis, centered on the Classical period, will also include works of other eras.
MUSIC COMPOSITION
MUSC 457
Creative writing in various idioms, utilizing both harmonic and contrapuntal techniques.
JAZZ ARRANGING AND COMPOSITION
MUSC 459
An in-depth study of the formats and techniques involved in arranging and composing for the jazz small group (4 horns and rhythm section). A complete AABA song form arrangement for jazz small group will be required, performed and recorded.
PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION-PRIMARY PERFORM AREA (LEVEL 4)
MUSC 460
A continuation of 300 Level, the primary objective being the preparation and presentation of a senior recital. Repeatable.
ADVANCED JAZZ IMPROVISATION
MUSC 461
Continued study and practice of jazz improvisation. Study of more advanced concepts in jazz music theory. Listening to and transcribing historic jazz solos. Performance of 12 bar blues, minor blues, "rhythm changes", and jazz standards. May be repeated once; maximum of two credits may be applied towards degree.
ADVANCED MUSIC COMPOSITION
MUSC 462
Advanced study in music composition. Students will compose substantial original works for soloist, chamber ensemble, electronic media, or some combination of the above.
AMERICAN MUSIC
MUSC 464
A survey of American music, including its major influences, great works, important styles, and prominent musicians. Topics covered include popular music; the concert music tradition, both populist and avant-garde; the influence of black music; sacred music; and the musical contributions of ethnic and regional subcultures.
MUSIC AND DISABILITY
MUSC 465
This course explores the interactions between music and disability. It uses Western art music, non-Western music, and popular songs to examine disability as a human condition and a social construction of identity. Topics include: the role of disability in shaping musical identities, the representation of disability in musical performances and narratives, and the reception of musical representations of disability.
PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION-PRIMARY PERFORM AREA (LEVEL 4)
MUSC 470
A continuation of 300 Level, the primary objective being the preparation and presentation of a senior recital. Repeatable.
PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION-PRIMARY PERFORM AREA (LEVEL 4)
MUSC 480
A continuation of 300 Level, the primary objective being the preparation and presentation of a senior recital. Repeatable.
VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL ACCOMPANYING
MUSC 482
A study of principles of vocal and instrumental accompanying. Practical accompaniment projects carried out under supervision. Repeatable four times for major/degree.
SENIOR RECITAL
MUSC 488
Prerequisite: Two terms of private instruction in the Primary Performing Area at 300 Level. The student should enroll for this course in the term in which he/she intends to present the senior recital. The main objective is the preparation of at least 20 minutes of music and its performance on a public recital. One credit of Level 400 instruction in the Primary Performing Area may be elected concurrently.
SENIOR RECITAL (PERFORMANCE)
MUSC 489
Prerequisite: Two terms of private instruction in the Primary Performing Area at 300 Level. The student should enroll for this course in the term in which he/she intends to present the senior recital. The main objective is the preparation of at least 45 minutes of music and its performance on a public recital. Two or three credits of Level 400 instruction in the Primary Performing Area should be elected concurrently.
SPECIAL STUDIES
MUSC 496
Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable
INDEPENDENT STUDY
MUSC 498
Study of selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.
PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PERFORMING AREA
MUSC 60
This course is intended for students accepted as probationary music majors. Students allowed to enroll have demonstrated potential in their performing medium, but need to review the basics of playing their instrument and/or need work in some performance skills to catch up to the level of a first term music major. This course counts toward the term credit load and will be computed into the grade point average. It will not be included in the credit count toward graduation. This course is not repeatable. At the conclusion of one term of "0" lessons, the student must reaudition to be accepted as a major in the department. A grade of "C" or lower and/or nonacceptance as a music major will be cause for the removal of the student from the program. NOTE: Does not count toward degree.
PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY AREA
MUSC 70
This course is intended for students acceptedas probationary music majors. Students allowed to enroll have demonstrated potential in their performing medium, but need to review the basics of playing their instrument and/or need work in some performance skills to catch up to the level of first term music major. This course counts toward the term credit load and will be computed into the grade point average. It will not be included in the credit count toward graduation. This course is not repeatable. At the conclusion of one term of "0" lessons, the student must reaudition to be accepted as a major in the department. A grade of "C" or lower and/or nonacceptance as a music major will be cause for the removal of the student from the program. NOTE: Does not count toward degree.
PRIVATE KEYBOARD INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PERFORMING AREA
MUSC 80
This course is intended for students accepted as probationary music majors. Students allowed to enroll have demonstrated potential in their performing medium, but need to review the basics of playing their instrument and/or need work in some performance skills to catch up to the level of a first term music major.This course counts toward the term credit load and will be computed into the grade point average. It will not be included in the credit count toward graduation. This course is not repeatable. At the conclusion of one term of "0" lessons, the student must reaudition to be accepted as a major in the department. A grade of "C" or lower and/or nonacceptance as a music major will be cause for the removal of the student from the program. NOTE: Does not count toward degree.