Music (MUS)
MUS 120 Basic Music I (Units: 3)
Fundamentals of music applied through development of basic skills in music reading, writing, listening, and singing or playing selected instruments. Open to all students without prerequisite. Topics specified in Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 9 units when topics vary. All sections require enrollment in live ACT class and online LEC. Lecture, 2 units; activity, 1 unit.
Course Attributes:
- C1: Arts
MUS 122 Basic Music I: Piano (Units: 3)
Open to all students without prerequisites.
Development of basic skills in music fundamentals and piano. Lecture, 2 units; activity, 1 unit. Extra fee required.
(This course is offered as MUS 122 and TH A 122 [Formerly a topic under MUS 120]. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- C1: Arts
MUS 130 The Foundations of Music Theory (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a basic piano class recommended.
(This course is offered as MUS 130 and TH A 131. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
MUS 132 Appreciation of Diverse Music (Units: 3)
Survey of a diverse selection of musical traditions and practices, from ancient to modern times, aimed at expanding the student's knowledge of and appreciation for music beyond what is easily accessible and heavily marketed. Emphasis on appreciating the aesthetic value of representative works within their cultural contexts. Includes folk and popular music of Europe and the Americas, music of the African diaspora, and western "classical" music from Ancient Greek to modern experimentalism.
MUS 134 Survey of Music for Visual Media (Units: 3)
Survey of music used to develop, transform, and underscore emotion in visual media such as film, video games, virtual reality, TV, animation, and more. Discussion and analysis of theoretical topics related to the history and development of music for visual media. Through the use of specific exceptional pieces of media, integration of topics related to social justice, racial minorities, global perspectives, and environmental sustainability.
MUS 137 Survey of the History of Electronic Music (Units: 3)
Survey of the styles, methods, and technologies of electronic music as a contemporary art form and their impact on modern global culture. Examination of the work of experimental pioneers whose music stems from the classical tradition but whose methods and tools give rise to all forms of electronic music. Exploration of dance music and other popular styles originating in disco and house which have expanded to multitudinous genres and sub-genres. [Formerly MUS 504]
Course Attributes:
- Social Justice
- Global Perspectives
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
MUS 150 Concert Music (Unit: 0)
Audience participation at designated on-campus concerts scheduled by the Department of Music. Required each semester of music majors. (CR/NC grading only)
MUS 201 Class Piano I (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory performance audition; ability to read treble and bass clefs, Music majors or minors; priority given to Music majors, others by approval of department.
MUS 202 Class Piano II (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory performance audition; MUS 201 or equivalent. MUS 202 is normally taken concurrently with MUS 232. Priority given to Music majors.
MUS 206 Beginning Jazz/Pop Piano (Unit: 1)
Introduction to jazz and popular piano performance: left and right-hand chord voicings, right hand improvisation, and rhythmic comping in a variety of stylistic idioms. May be repeated for a total of 3 units.
(This course is offered as MUS 206 and TH A 206. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
MUS 221 Fundamentals of Ear Training and Musicianship I (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory performance audition; knowledge of written scales, key signatures, rhythms, intervals, and triads; ability to sing scales.
(This course is offered as MUS 221 and TH A 221. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
MUS 222 Fundamentals of Ear Training and Musicianship II (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory performance audition; MUS 221 or equivalent; concurrent enrollment advised in MUS 232; priority given to Music majors.
MUS 223 Fundamentals of Ear Training and Musicianship III (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Music majors and minors; satisfactory performance audition; MUS 222 or equivalent.
MUS 231 Species Counterpoint (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Music majors and minors; satisfactory performance audition; MUS 130 or examination; concurrent enrollment in MUS 221 and class piano recommended; non-majors with consent of the instructor.
MUS 232 Diatonic Harmony (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory performance audition; MUS 231; concurrent enrollment in MUS 222 and class piano recommended; non-majors with consent of the instructor.
MUS 233 Chromatic Harmony (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Music majors and minors; satisfactory performance audition; MUS 231 and MUS 232; concurrent enrollment in MUS 223 recommended and class piano; non-majors with consent of the instructor.
MUS 234 Modern Musicianship: Theory, Application, and Ear Training I (Units: 3)
Examination of music notation, terminology, rhythm, scales and modes, key signatures and the circle of fifths, intervals, transposition, chords and chord progressions, figured bass, lead sheet notation, Roman numeral analysis, and basic structures integrating the active performance of all concepts.
(This course is offered as MUS 234 and TH A 234. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
MUS 235 Modern Musicianship: Theory, Application, and Ear Training II (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: MUS 234 or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as MUS 235 and TH A 235. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
MUS 236 Electronic Dance and Pop Music Production with Ableton Live and Business of Artist/Band Promotion (Units: 2)
Instruction in electronic music production in popular styles such as EDM, hip-hop, pop, etc. using Ableton Live. Guidance from an established DJ and producer on the business of artist and band promotion. Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade only) [Formerly MUS 436]
MUS 238 Introduction to Song Writing Workshop (Units: 3)
Exploration of the songwriting process through both analytical and creative windows with an emphasis on group sharing and feedback. Examination of music theory, notation, musicianship, music recording software, and performing. Includes the production of a portfolio of songs that are recorded, formatted, and notated in an accessible and professional manner.
MUS 239 Composition Workshop (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: MUS 233 or MUS 235 or consent of the instructor.
MUS 270 Improvisation (Units: 2)
Beginning musical improvisation for instrumentalists or vocalists in all styles and genres. Open to all students.
MUS 280 Traditions and Current Practices of Music and Sound for Healing (Units: 3)
Introduction to the history and traditions of music and sound for healing purposes. The role of music as healing will be examined as an artistic endeavor and a social phenomenon. Contemporary techniques such as sonic neuro-technologies, singing bowls, and tuning forks will be explored through direct experiences and journal reflections.
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
- C1: Arts
MUS 281 The American Musical Experience (Units: 3)
Exploration of American music through a socio-cultural lens. The development of popular music in the United States will be surveyed relative to the history and sociology of the last two hundred years. Various regional, racial, ethnic, sacred, and secular music will be examined in light of their aesthetic and socially significant contexts.
Course Attributes:
- C1: Arts
- Global Perspectives
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
MUS 301 Advanced Class Piano (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: MUS 202 or equivalent; priority given to Music majors.
MUS 303 Keyboard Major (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Music majors; audition; concurrent enrollment in MUS 360.
MUS 313 Voice Major Applied Instruction (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Music and Theatre Art majors; audition; MUS majors must have concurrent enrollment in MUS 150, MUS 394, a vocal or choral ensemble as assigned; approval of the department.
(This course is offered as MUS 313 and TH A 318. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
MUS 335 Rehearsal and Performance Technique (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: By audition.
MUS 351 Class Orchestral and Band Instruments I (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Music majors and minors; ability to read music; others by consent of the department.
MUS 353 Instrumental Major (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Music majors; consent of department; and concurrent enrollment in MUS 150 and MUS 371, MUS 372, or another ensemble as assigned.
MUS 360 Major Repertoire (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Music major; audition; and consent of the department.
MUS 371 Orchestra (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
MUS 372 Wind Ensemble (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
MUS 373 Chamber Singers (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
MUS 374 University Pep Band (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
MUS 375 Treble Singers "The Higher Ups" (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
MUS 376 Opera Workshop (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
MUS 378 Chamber Music (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
MUS 379 University Chorus (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
MUS 380 Instrumental Ensembles (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
MUS 382 Keyboard Harmony (Unit: 1)
Intensive one-semester accelerated course in applied figured-bass realization, open-score reading, and transposition for piano majors. Laboratory. (Plus-minus letter grade only)MUS 383 Piano Accompaniment (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
MUS 384 Piano Ensemble (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
MUS 385 Applied Accompanying (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: MUS 383 or consent of the instructor.
MUS 386 World Music Ensembles (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition performance on an instrument or voice.
MUS 387 Collegium Musicum: Schola Civilis (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition or consent of instructor.
MUS 388 Jazz Combos (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
MUS 390 Jazz Band (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Audition; MUS 430 and MUS 440 or consent of the instructor.
MUS 391 Piano Sightreading (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Piano major or audition.
MUS 392 Piano Performance Practicum (Unit: 0)
Prerequisite: Piano performance major or audition.
MUS 394 Vocal Performance Practicum (Unit: 0)
Prerequisites: Vocal performance major; must be taken concurrently with MUS 313, MUS 360, MUS 776 and/or MUS 780.
MUS 396 Chamber Music Forum (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in chamber music or consent of the instructor.
MUS 398 Vocal/Jazz Modern Music (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
(This course is offered as MUS 398 and TH A 398. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
MUS 400 University Music Performing Ensembles (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better; audition; or consent of the instructor. Auditions are held during the first week of each semester.
Course Attributes:
- UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
MUS 405 Tonal Counterpoint (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: MUS 233.
MUS 415 Orchestration (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: MUS 233.
MUS 416 Theory Seminar (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: MUS 420.
MUS 420 20th Century Techniques (Units: 3)
Compositional procedures and musical structures of the 20th century through studies of the literature and composition. (Plus-minus letter grade only)MUS 430 Improvisation (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Any two of the following courses: MUS 201, MUS 202, MUS 206, MUS 233, MUS 234, MUS 235 with grades of C or better.
MUS 431 Jazz Improvisation I (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: MUS 270 with a grade of C or better.
MUS 432 Jazz Improvisation II (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: MUS 431.
MUS 433 Introduction to Music Technology (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Familiarity with computers; ability to read music in two clefs; and consent of instructor. Enrollment priority given to music majors.
MUS 434 Introduction to Sound for Games (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division and graduate Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts and Music majors; demonstrated familiarity with any digital audio workstation.
(This course is offered as MUS 434 and BECA 434. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
MUS 437 Middleware for Games (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: MUS 434/BECA 434 or consent of the instructor.
MUS 438 Fundamentals of Computer Music (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: MUS 433.
MUS 440 Jazz Harmony (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: MUS 233 or MUS 235 with a grade of C or better.
MUS 441 Jazz Composition and Arranging (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: MUS 440.
MUS 445 Creative Concepts in Music (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: MUS 430 or consent of the instructor.
MUS 450 Projects in Theory and Composition (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Junior standing; Music major; MUS 420 and MUS 425; must be taken concurrently with MUS 460; or consent of the instructor;
MUS 451 Scoring for Games I (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; MUS 433 and MUS 434 recommended.
MUS 453 Scoring for Games II (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Music majors; MUS 415, MUS 433, MUS 434, and MUS 451.
MUS 455 Scoring for Film (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; MUS 239 recommended but not required.
MUS 460 Repertoire for Composers (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Junior standing; Music majors; MUS 420; must be taken concurrently with MUS 425 and MUS 450; or consent of the instructor.
MUS 461 Scoring for Virtual Reality (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: MUS 434/BECA 434 or consent of the instructor.
MUS 477 Music Business: Career Management in Music (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
MUS 501 Music, The Listener's Art (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
MUS 503 Survey of the String Quartet in Historical Context (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1, A2, A3, and B4.
MUS 505 Music of the World's Peoples (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
- UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
MUS 506 Survey of Jazz (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- U.S. History
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
MUS 507 Survey of Jazz and Blues in Film (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as MUS 507 and TH A 507. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
MUS 508 Modern Music: American Iconoclasts (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and satisfaction of Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
MUS 509 Historical Performance: Keyboard Practices (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: MUS 303 and MUS 360, or consent of the instructor.
MUS 510 Keyboard Literature (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
MUS 511 The Roots of Rock (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
MUS 512 Rock Since the Mid-1960s (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
MUS 520 Seminar in Music Literature (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Satisfaction of Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
MUS 531 Musics of North and Southeast Asia (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
MUS 532 Music of Latin America (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
MUS 534 Sound Design for Games (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts and Music majors; BECA 434; BECA 230 and BECA 335 recommended; or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as BECA 534 and MUS 534. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
MUS 542GW Music in Culture and Context - GWAR (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Lower-division Music Core courses; GE Area A2.
Course Attributes:
- Graduation Writing Assessment
MUS 550 Music from the Middle Ages to 1750 (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: MUS 233 and satisfaction of Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
MUS 551 Classic and Romantic Music (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: MUS 233 and satisfaction of Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
MUS 552 20th Century Music (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: MUS 233, MUS 551, and satisfaction of Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
MUS 558 Music of John Coltrane (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better; MUS 506; or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
MUS 559 Women in Jazz (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as MUS 559 [Formerly a topic under MUS 558] and TH A 559. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- U.S. History
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
MUS 560 Lyric Diction I (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
MUS 561 Lyric Diction II (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: MUS 560 or consent of instructor.
MUS 565 Vocal Literature (Units: 3)
Vocal literature from the 16th century to the present. History, style, and performance practices. Required for majors in voice, but open to other qualified students. (Plus-minus letter grade only)MUS 598 Senior Thesis (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: MUS 542GW.
MUS 600 Music Internship (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Music majors and minors, or consent of the instructor.
MUS 601 Music for Children (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
MUS 608 Early Field Experience in Music Education (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
MUS 612 The Voice (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
MUS 614 Piano Pedagogy (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Piano major or audition.
MUS 616 Woodwinds (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
MUS 617 Percussion (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Music majors and minors; ability to read music; or consent of the department.
MUS 618 Strings (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
MUS 620 Brass Instruments (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
MUS 640 Ensemble Conducting (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: MUS 232 or equivalent.
MUS 644 Advanced Instrumental Conducting and Literature (Units: 3)
Elements of conducting with instrumental laboratory experience; director's responsibility and rehearsal methods; selection of literature for wind, string, percussion ensembles in K-12 schools. (Plus-minus letter grade only)MUS 645 Advanced Choral Conducting and Literature (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and MUS 640.
MUS 699 Independent Study in Music (Units: 1-3)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing, consent of the instructor, and approval of the major adviser.
MUS 700 Introduction to Graduate Study (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor; priority given to Music majors.
MUS 701 Graduate Seminar in Music (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
MUS 710 Advanced Analysis (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Music; MUS 700 and completion of all theory remediation; must be taken within the first 2 semesters of study.
MUS 716 Graduate Theory Seminar (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate Music students; MUS 710 or consent of the instructor;
MUS 720 Directed Projects in Theory or Composition (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; must be taken concurrently with MUS 725; or consent of the instructor.
MUS 724 Issues in Ethnomusicology (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Art or consent of the instructor.
MUS 725 Practicum in Composition (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; must be taken concurrently with MUS 720 and MUS 730; or consent of the instructor.
MUS 730 Composition Workshop (Unit: 0)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in music; must be taken concurrently with MUS 720 and MUS 725.
MUS 750 Graduate Seminar in Ethnomusicology (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Priority registration for Music majors; graduate standing; or consent of the instructor.
MUS 751 The Renaissance (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: MUS 550.
MUS 752 The Baroque (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: MUS 700, and either successful completion of the appropriate portion of the graduate classification exam in music history or MUS 550.
MUS 753 The Classical Era (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: MUS 700, and either successful completion of the appropriate portion of the graduate classification exam in music history or MUS 551.
MUS 754 The Romantic Era (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: MUS 700, and either successful completion of the appropriate portion of the graduate classification exam in music history or MUS 551.
MUS 755 The Twentieth Century (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: MUS 700, and either successful completion of the appropriate portion of the graduate classification exam in music history or MUS 552.
MUS 760 Curriculum and Instruction I: Music (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or subject matter waiver for music education; must be taken concurrently with S ED 660.
MUS 761 Curriculum and Instruction II: Music (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or subject matter waiver for music education; must be taken concurrently with S ED 660.
MUS 776 Directed Projects in Performance (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Music majors only; must be concurrently enrolled in a related performance course or participation in related ensembles as assigned by the supervisor; consent of the department and supervising faculty.
MUS 778 Chamber Music Performance (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
MUS 780 Graduate Major Repertoire (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
MUS 781 Choral Conducting (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
MUS 782 Instrumental Conducting (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
MUS 783 Advanced String Ensemble Teaching for Grades 7-12 (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
MUS 852 Directed Fieldwork in Music (Units: 1-3)
Prerequisites: Music majors only; consent of the graduate major adviser and supervising instructor.
MUS 894 Creative Work Project (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies.
MUS 898 Master's Thesis (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies.
MUS 899 Independent Study (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Consent of the graduate major adviser and supervising faculty member.