Professor Emeritus

Nathan Gottschalk, D.M.A.
Boston University

Professor

Joel A. Chadabe, M.M.
Yale University

James R. Morris, D.M.A.
University of Southern California

Associate Professors

R. Findlay Cockrell, M.S. (Collins Fellow)
Juilliard School of Music

K. Drew Hartzell, Jr., Ph.D.
University of Rochester

Reed J. Hoyt, Ph.D.
University of Pennsylvania

David M. Janower, D.M.
Indiana University

Max Lifchitz, M.M.
Harvard University

Adjuncts (estimated): 12

The major undergraduate programs offered by the Music Department provide students with the fundamental knowledge and technical capabilities necessary for the pursuit of graduate studies or professional activities. These programs, as well as the minor and the many possibilities for a double major, are also components of a liberal arts education and in that context provide preparation for a variety of careers.

Course offerings include a variety of introductory and advanced lectures and lab courses in composition, history and literature, theory and performance. Seminars, independent study and internships are also available for majors. Students intending to pursue graduate study in musicology or theory are urged to enroll in foreign language study.

Opportunities for participation in various performance ensembles are provided for majors and nonmajors. Individualized performance instruction for students not in the Departmental Program in Performance may be available by consent of the instructor and the department chair. The department sponsors concerts by its ensembles, faculty, students and guest artists each semester.

The facilities include housing for musical instruments, practice rooms, a department library and listening room, an electronic music studio and three concert halls.

Degree Requirements for the Major in Music

Each major program also contains electives, allowing students to emphasize individual interests. A balance of study in historical and technical areas is encouraged.

General Program
B.A.: 36 credits:

1. Core: 24 credits to include: A Mus 140, 141, 142, 143, 240, 242; 6 credits in music history (A Mus 230L & 231L) and 2 semesters in ensemble (A Mus 185, 186, 187, 287 or 289).

2. Electives: 12 credits at the 300-level or above in courses intended for music majors and minors (except A Mus 378, 379, 478, and 479) to include at least 3 credits from A Mus 432Z, 433Z, 434Z or 435Z and at least 3 credits from A Mus 320, 350, 352 or 360.

Departmental Program in Composition, Electronic Music Composition, History or Theory

B.A.: 60 credits:

1. Core: 24 credits to include: A Mus 140, 141, 142, 143, 240, 242; 6 credits in music history (A Mus 230L & 231L) and; 2 semesters in ensemble (A Mus 185, 186, 187, 287 or 289).

2. Concentration: 12 credits in the concentration from 300- and 400-level courses as advised and approved by the department chair. (Students with concentrations in composition are required to take A Mus 320 or A Mus 321 and A Mus 325 as part of their concentration.)

3. Electives: 18 credits at the 300-level or above in courses intended for music majors and minors (except A Mus 378, 379, 478, and 479) to include at least 3 credits from A Mus 432Z, 433Z, 434Z or 435Z and at least 6 credits from A Mus 320, 350, 352 or 360 (A Mus 320 or 321 is not an elective choice for those in composition programs).

4. Six credits in ensemble (A Mus 185, 186, 187, 287, or 289) or performance (except A Mus 165 and A Mus 166) in addition to the core requirements.

5. The programs in composition require participation in an approved senior composition recital or equivalent. The programs in history or theory require an approved senior research project.

Note: maximum credits that can be applied toward the major in the following courses/areas: 12 credits in major and secondary performance study; 12 credits in A Mus 424 and/or 427; 8 credits in performing ensembles.

Departmental Program in Performance

B.A.: 66 credits:

1. Core: 24 credits to include: A Mus 140, 141, 142, 143, 240, 242; 6 credits in music history (A Mus 230L & 231L) and 2 semesters in ensemble (A Mus 185, 186, 187, 287 or 289).

2. Major performance study: 18 credits (6 semesters).

3. Electives: 18 credits at the 300-level or above in courses intended for music majors and minors to include at least 3 credits from A Mus 432Z, 433Z, 434Z or 435Z and at least 6 credits from A Mus 320, 350, 352 or 360.

4. Instrumentalists and vocalists must take 6 additional credits of ensemble (A Mus 185, 186, 187, 287 or 289) as appropriate to their specialization; pianists/guitarists must take an additional 2 credits of A Mus 185, 186, 187, 287 or 289 plus 4 credits as advised.

5. Participation in an approved senior recital or equivalent.

Note: maximum credits that can be applied toward the major in the following courses/areas: 24 credits in major and secondary performance study; 6 credits in A Mus 424 and/or 427; 8 credits in performing ensembles.

Electives for all major and minor programs: A Mus 320, 325, 334L, 338L, 350, 352, 360, 373, 398, 427, 432Z, 433Z, 434Z, 435Z, 436, 455, 490, 497. See course description section that follows for titles and descriptions.

Courses for Nonmajors

A Mus 102L The Golden Age of Piano Music (3)
Meets General Education: HA
An introduction to the art of music through the study of piano compositions from the Romantic Era. Emphasis will be placed on directed listening to live and recorded performances of major works by Chopin, Liszt, Schubert, Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, Clara and Robert Schumann, Gottschalk, Coleridge-Taylor and many others.

A Mus 110 Basic Music Theory (3)
Consideration of the rhythmic, melodic and harmonic elements of music through writing, dictation and analysis of rhythm, modes, intervals, keys, scales, triads in progression and form. Analysis of a variety of musical styles. Previous musical experience helpful but not necessary. Students with credit for A Mus 140 will not, subsequently, receive additional credit for A Mus 110. A Mus 110 and A Mus 140 may not be taken concurrently. Limited to nonmajors.

A Mus 115L Jazz: America's Music (3)
Meets General Education: HA
An overview of the history of Jazz, its origins and evolution. Emphasis will be placed on the music of well known Jazz performers and composers. Numerous illustration, listening examples and other appropriate materials will be included as part of the course material. The student will enhance his or her understanding of the truly American art form.

A Mus 125L (same as A Rus 125L) Russia: Its Music and Its People (3)
Meets General Education: HA
An introduction to the masterpieces of Russian music and to the life and work of major Russian composers. Students will learn how to recognize the styles of major composers, and how to identify important musical forms and styles. The interrelationship between musical thinking and social phenomena will be explored. S/U graded.

A Mus 205 History of Music (3)
Contributions of the earlier periods of music with their influences on later developments. The study of musical literature, instruments, composers and performers to the Classic period.

A Mus 206 History of Music (3)
Development of music from the Classic and Romantic periods to the present.

A Mus 208L Introduction to Opera (3)
Meets General Education: HA
Defining the medium, its premises and problems, its gradual formation through history, and its function as a dramatic art form. Only one of A Mus 208L and 338L may be taken for credit.

A Mus 211L The Concerto (3)
Meets General Education: HA
Study of the concerto grosso and solo concerto from the 17th century onward, and the resulting classical forms and variations. Prerequisite(s): one 100- or 200-level music lecture course or equivalent experience.

A Mus 212L Chamber Music (3)
Meets General Education: HA
History of the musical literature for small instrumental ensembles; the trio sonata, the divertimento, the string quartet and other forms of chamber music. Prerequisite(s): one 100- or 200-level music lecture course or equivalent experience.

A Mus 213L Survey of Symphonic Music (3)
Meets General Education: HA
Study of symphonic literature. The growth of the orchestra, symphonic forms and major symphonies. Prerequisite(s): one 100- or 200-level music lecture course or equivalent experience.

A Mus 214L American Music (3)
Meets General Education: HA
American music from 1620 to the present. Prerequisite(s): one 100- or 200-level music lecture course or equivalent experience. Only one of A Mus 214L and 334L may be taken for credit.

A Mus 216L (same as A Lcs 216L) Music and Society in Latin America: Past and Present (3)
Meets General Education: CHP, HA & HD
This course will deal with two basic issues: the evolution of musical thought throughout Latin America from pre-Hispanic times to the present, and the relationship between musical manifestations and the prevailing social order in which those activities took place. A Mus 216E & A Lcs 216E are the writing intensive versions of A Mus 216L & A Lcs 216L; only one of the four courses may be taken for credit.

A Mus 216E (same as A Lcs 216E) Music and Society in Latin America: Past and Present (4)
Meets General Education: CHP, HA, HD & WI
A Mus 216E & A Lcs 216E are the writing intensive versions of A Mus 216L & A Lcs 216L; only one of the four courses may be taken for credit.

A Mus 217L Women and Music (same as A Wss 217L)(3)
Meets General Education: HA
An examination of the contributions of women in music through a historical survey of Western art music and a brief survey of popular and non-Western musics. Works by women composers as well as other phases of women's activities as musicians will be studied. Live performances and interviews will be arranged when possible.

A Mus 218 (formerly A Mus 318) Special Topics in Music (1-4)
Group studies which provide the opportunity to explore significant subject areas of interest to faculty and students. Consult fall and spring schedule of classes for specific topics. May be repeated for credit when topic differs. Prerequisite changes with topic and is announced.

A Mus 298 Introduction to Piano Technology (3)
An introduction to the history, design and servicing of upright and grand pianos. The course will also deal with the history and musical evolution of the piano as well as the mechanical and artistic aspects of this instrument. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 110 or A Mus 140, or permission from the instructor.

Courses for Majors and Minors

Composition

A Mus 254 Computer Applications in Music: An Introduction (3)
The course will provide students with practical experience employing computers in basic musical applications such as notation, sound design and audio editing. Students will be expected to become familiar with the MIDI studio and with four software packages: Finale, Nightingale, Overture, Digital Performer and Sound Tools. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 140; corequisite(s): A Mus 141 and A Mus 165.

A Mus 295 An Introduction to Audio Recording (3)
An introduction to the basic equipment and techniques commonly used for audio recording. The course will discuss the proper application and usage of equipment. The student will gain an understanding of studio procedures and protocol through hands on experience dealing with actual recording projects. Emphasis will be placed on studio production for both the music and television industries. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 140, corequisite(s): A Mus 141, A Mus 165, A Mus 195 and/or permission of instructor. Due to space and equipment limitations, class size will be limited to 10 students. Preference will be given to declared music majors.

A Mus 320 Introduction to Composition (3)
Techniques of musical composition, notational problems, and examination of students' creative work. Only one of A Mus 320 or 321 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 142.

A Mus 321 (formerly A Mus 324) Composition I (3)
Individual instruction in the fundamentals of music composition. Limited to departmental majors in composition. Only one of A Mus 320 or 321 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 142 and permission of instructor.

A Mus 322 Advanced Composition (3)
A continuation of studies initiated in A MUS 320 or 321. Credit does not apply toward departmental programs in composition/ electronic music. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits. Only one of A Mus 322 or 420 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 320 or 321 and permission of instructor.

A Mus 325 Introduction to Electronic Music (3)
Integrated approach to the techniques, theories and aesthetics of electronic music, including basic electronics and acoustics, with emphasis on instructing the student to use a synthesizer. Prerequisite(s): one 100- or 200-level music course or permission of instructor.

A Mus 326 (formerly A Mus 427) Creative Work in Electronic Music (3)
Analog and digital techniques and concepts in electronic music and related fields, with emphasis on evaluation and discussion of creative work produced by students in the electronic music studios. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits; only one of A Mus 326 or 425 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 325 and permission of instructor.

A Mus 354 Advanced Computer Applications in Music (3)
This course will provide students with an opportunity for advanced work with several computer applications currently in use for sound design, algorithmic problem solving, and audio editing. These applications include Metasynth, Cloud Generator, Sound Hack and Max. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 254 and/or permission of instructor.

A Mus 420 (formerly A Mus 424) Composition II (3)
Individualized instruction in musical composition to develop technical skills in creative expression. Limited to department majors in composition. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits; only one of A Mus 322 or 420 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 320 or 321.

A Mus 425 Seminar in Electronic Music (3)
A continuation of studies initiated in A Mus 325, with focus on advanced techniques and applications of current software and hardware. Limited to departmental majors in electronic music/composition. Only one of A Mus 326 or A Mus 425 may be taken for credit. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.

Music History and Literature

A Mus 231L Music History II (3)
Meets General Education: HA
Intensive study of the music of Western civilization from the mid-18th century to the present. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 230L. Offered fall semester only.

A Mus 334L Survey of American Music (3)
Meets General Education: HA
A historical survey of American music, from its roots in the early 17th century to contemporary times. Only one of A Mus 214L and 334L may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 142.

A Mus 338L Survey of Opera (3)
Meets General Education: HA
An introduction to the forms and conventions of musical dramas. Selected works from its Florentine beginning through the 20th century. Video presentations and live performances will be arranged when possible. Only one of A Mus 208L and 338L may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 142 and music major.

A Mus 432Z Music of the Baroque Period (3)
Meets General Education: WI
Study of the music of the period, approximately 1600-1750, from the invention of opera through the works of J. S. Bach and Handel. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 230L.

A Mus 433Z Music of the Classical Period (4)
Meets General Education: WI
Intensive study of the music and the composers from 1730 to 1830, emphasizing the various forms and the emergence of the homophonic texture from the polyphonic techniques of the Baroque era. The significant works of Bach's sons, Haydn, Mozart, Gluck, Pergolesi, Beethoven and others. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 230L and 231L.

A Mus 434Z Music of the Romantic Period (3)
Meets General Education: WI
The influence of Romanticism upon 19th century music from Beethoven through Debussy, including the nationalistic schools, the literature of the principal media and the masterworks. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 230L and 231L.

A Mus 435Z Music of the 20th Century (3)
Meets General Education: WI
Music in the present century showing reactions to and progressions from the 19th century as reflected by significant composers and schools of composition. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 230L and 231L.

A Mus 436 Music Since 1950 (3)
The literature, aesthetics and techniques of contemporary music for instruments, voices and electronic media. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 230L and 231L.

Music Theory

A Mus 141 Sight-Singing and Dictation I (2)
Development of musicianship through intensive drill in aural perception and music reading. Corequisite(s): A Mus 140 and 165 or 166, if necessary. Prerequisite(s): ability to read music and a satisfactory score on the departmental aptitude exam given during the first scheduled class meeting. Offered fall semester only.

A Mus 142 Theory II (3)
Continued study of harmonic structures, through secondary chords and modulation as well as elementary form. Corequisite: A Mus 143. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 140 and 141. Offered spring semester only.

A Mus 143 Sight-Singing and Dictation II (2)
Continued drill in aural perception and music reading. Corequisite: A Mus 142. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 140 and 141. Offered spring semester only.

A Mus 240 Theory III (3)
Advanced study of chromatic harmony, elementary counterpoint and larger forms. Sight-singing, dictation and keyboard drill coordinated with course content. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 142 and 143 with a grade of C- or higher. Offered fall semester only.

A Mus 242 Theory IV (3)
Continued advanced study of harmonic, melodic and formal structures with an emphasis on 20th-century practices. Sight- singing, dictation and keyboard drill coordinated with course content. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 240. Offered spring semester only.

A Mus 350 Orchestration I (3)
Basic instrumental techniques, principles of orchestration and scoring for various instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 142.

A Mus 352 Tonal Counterpoint (3)
The art of combining musical lines in a tonal idiom. Analysis of models from the literature of the 18th and 19th centuries. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 142.

A Mus 455 Form and Analysis of Tonal Music (3)
Analysis of selected works of instrumental and vocal literature and their compositional techniques, with emphasis on the important formal types. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 240.

Performance Classes

A Mus 373 String Instruments I (3)
Performance on the string instruments. Course includes the basic techniques and the fundamental problems involved in playing and teaching the violin, viola, cello and contrabass. Open to all students who can read music. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.

Performance Study

A Mus 165 Functional Piano I (1)
Corequisite: A Mus 140.

A Mus 166 Functional Piano II (1)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 165 or permission of instructor.

A Mus 170 Secondary Performance (1)
May be repeated for credit.

A Mus 270 Secondary Performance (3)
May be repeated for credit.

A Mus 178 Major Performance Study I (3)

A Mus 179 Major Performance Study II (3)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 178.

A Mus 278 Major Performance Study III (3)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 179.

A Mus 279 Major Performance Study IV (3)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 278.

A Mus 378 Major Performance Study V (3)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 279.

A Mus 379 Major Performance Study VI (3)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 378.

A Mus 478 Major Performance Study VII (3)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 379.

A Mus 479 Major Performance Study VIII (3)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 478.

Performance study is available in the following subject areas: piano, harpsichord, guitar, organ, voice, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, harp, viola, violin, violoncello and string bass.

Performing Ensembles

A Mus 180 Chamber Ensembles (1)

A Mus 182 University Percussion Ensemble (1)

A Mus 183 Pep Band (1)

The Pep Band will perform in support of athletic events and other campus activities as needed. Open to all members of the University and the community. Rehearsal and performances will be scheduled at the beginning of each semester. S/U graded.

A Mus 184 University Jazz Ensemble (1)

A Mus 185 University-Community Symphony Orchestra (1)

A Mus 186 University-Community Symphonic Band (1)

A Mus 187 University-Community Chorale (1)

No audition required.

A Mus 287 University Chamber Singers (2)

A Mus 289 Electronic Music Ensemble (1)

The Electronic Music Ensemble will explore the use of computers, synthesizers and other electronic equipment in live performances. Public presentations will focus mostly on original music written by members of the ensemble. It will also perform great electronic works by composers from the recent past. Collaborations with other music department ensembles will be encouraged. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 325 or permission of instructor. S/U graded.

Additional Course Areas

A Mus 398 Special Topics in Music (1-4)
Studies in special interest areas. Topics are announced in the schedule of classes. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. Prerequisite(s): music major and permission of department chair.

A Mus 490 Internship in Music (3)
Opportunities for qualified individual students for training in an internship capacity with respected professional organizations. Students write an internship report under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 credits provided the internship offers different learning and training. Prerequisite(s): music major and permission of department chair. S/U graded.

A Mus 497 Independent Study (1-4)
Intensive study in areas of specific interest to the music major. This restricted offering represents a culmination of concentration in one of the designated programs and serves as a basis for further study at the graduate level. The project report is completed under the direction of a staff member. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): permission of department chair.