Music

Chair

Matthew Royal

Associate Professors

Patricia Debly, Karin Di Bella, Peter Landey, Harris Loewen, Brian E. Power

Assistant Professor

Matthew Royal

Part-time Instructors

Gordon Cleland, Terrance Cox, Devon Fornelli, Zoltan Kalman, Lesley Kingham, Deborah Linton, Erika Reiman, Tim White

Resident Ensembles

Avanti Chamber Singers, Niagara Vocal Ensemble

General Information

Administrative Assistant

Natalie Fedj

905-688-5550, extension 3817

Thistle 149B

brocku.ca/music

The goal of the Department of Music, part of the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, is to prepare students for their chosen musical career and to produce critically aware musicians with a broadly based musical education. The Department of Music offers four-year programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Music (BMus) Honours, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours in Music, a BA with Major Music and a Pass BA degree program. Students may also pursue a combined major in Music.

Students take core courses in music history, theory, general musicianship and choral ensemble. Students in the BMus program must choose one principal study in applied music (instrumental or vocal lessons). Lessons (classical only) are offered in piano, pipe organ, voice, guitar and all orchestral and concert band instruments. If applied music is not taken in successive years, students must re-audition before proceeding to the next year of applied music. In Year-3 and Year-4, students may pursue specialized interests in theory, musicology, composition and applied music. Students may elect to write an Honours thesis.

Students' progress will be evaluated annually. Students must achieve a minimum of 60 percent in all MUSI required courses and a minimum 70 percent major average to continue in the BMus program. Any student who does not meet these requirements will be placed in the BA with Major program. To re-declare to BMus, a student must upgrade any required MUSI course in which the minimum average was not achieved, and raise their major average to 70 percent. Otherwise students may continue in the BA with Major program.

The requirement for graduation with a BMus or BA (Honours) is a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average. The requirement for graduation with a BA with Major is a minimum 60 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent overall average.

Facilities

Facilities in the Department of Music include sound-equipped classrooms, a choral studio and library, a Boesendorfer concert grand piano, Yamaha grand and upright pianos, a two-manual Dowd harpsichord, a Casavant chamber organ and a full complement of percussion instruments. Individual soundproofed practice rooms with pianos for courses in applied music and keyboard skills. A computer music lab with midi synthesizers and state-of-the-art computer notation and sequencing software is available for students interested in computer music applications. One of these rooms is equipped with state-of-the-art virtual acoustic technology and the capability for digital recording.

Concerts, recitals and performance classes are regularly held in the 543-seat Sean O'Sullivan Theatre and in the Martin Luther Chapel, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary. A Kingham and Pole seven-rank pipe organ is located in the Chapel.

The Sound and Video Collection, located on the fifth floor of the Library, contains 18 individual study carrels. The Library has an extensive collection of records, compact discs, video tapes, laser discs, DVDs, CDROMs and the requisite playback equipment. There is a substantial collection of music literature, collected editions, scores, music journals and special collections. Students have access to numerous online databases for music research, including Grove Music Online, the Classical Music Library and the Naxos Music Library.

Public Events

The Music program offers a regular series of events open to students and the general public. These include the professional concert series "Encore!", the Viva Voce Choral Series, the University Wind Ensemble and the regular music@noon Tuesday recital concert series. Students also attend presentations, masterclasses and guest lectures given by distinguished theorists, musicologists and visiting performance artists.

Large Ensembles

The Department has several choral ensembles, a wind ensemble and a percussion ensemble. Participation in choral ensemble is required of all majors and combined majors. The choral and instrumental ensembles are open to any member of the University or the general public who successfully completes an audition. Students may participate for credit in various orchestras in the community (subject to departmental approval).

In addition, the Avanti Chamber Singers and Niagara Vocal Ensemble, community choirs with strong ties to the Department, are designated as Resident Ensembles. Both choral groups present concerts in the Viva Voce Choral Series and are occasionally featured in joint performances with the Department's student choral ensembles.

Entrance Requirements for Music Majors

Prospective majors must possess a level of musical literacy equivalent to Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments as well as the necessary aural and keyboard skills to complete the course requirements in Music. Prospective majors should possess a level of keyboard proficiency equivalent to Royal Conservatory Grade IV or above.

Prospective students must arrange an audition with the Department of Music. Admission as a major will depend on the successful completion of placement tests in rudiments of theory, keyboard and aural skills. Details concerning interviews, tests and auditions may be obtained from the Administrative Assistant. Admission to the BMus program with transfer credits from other universities requires an overall average of 70 percent in music courses.

An audition on a solo instrument or voice is required of all applicants to the BMus program and of all students wishing to take electives in applied music. Auditions are held in April and May of each year, in conjunction with interviews and placement tests. Late auditions may be scheduled depending on available space in the program.

The recommended audition level for admission into MUSI 1F92 and the BMus program is at least Royal Conservatory Grade IX or its equivalent. Students who are not at this level may audition for MUSI 1P81. Applied music students who study with an approved nonresident instructor should be prepared to cover additional travel and instruction fees. There is a lesson fee for students who are not in the BMus program.

Language Requirement for Music Majors

Students in the Department of Music are required to complete one credit in one of the following languages: French, German, Italian or Latin. Where half credit courses are used to satisfy the requirement, both half credits must be in the same language.

Program Notes

BMus Program (Honours only)

Year 1

	MUSI 1F50, 1F90, 1F92, 2Y05 and 2Y06
	one of MUSI 1P87, 1P88, 1P89
	one of one language credit (see language requirement), one Sciences context credit, one Social Sciences context credit

Year 2

	MUSI 2F90, 2F92, 3Y05 and 3Y06
	one of MUSI 2P87, 2P88, 2P89
	one credit from MUSI 3P91, 3P96, 3P97, 3P98, 3P99, 4P50, 4P51
	one of the Language credit, the Sciences context credit or the Social Sciences context credit not taken in year 1

Year 3

	MUSI 3F92
	one of MUSI 3P87, 3P88, 3P89
	one and one-half MUSI credits
	the language credit, Sciences context credit or Social Sciences context credit not taken in years 1 and 2
	one elective credit

Year 4

	One of MUSI 4P87, 4P88, 4P89
	one-half MUSI credit
	two MUSI credits numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
	two elective credits

BA Honours Program

Year 1

	MUSI 1F50, 1F90, 2Y05 and 2Y06
	one of MUSI 1P87, 1P88, 1P89
	two credits from one language credit (see language requirement), one Sciences context credit, one Social Science context credit

Year 2

	MUSI 2F90, 3Y05 and 3Y06
	one of MUSI 2P87, 2P88, 2P89
	one credit from MUSI 3P91, 3P96, 3P97, 3P98, 3P99, 4P50, 4P51
	the language credit, Sciences context credit or Social Sciences context credit not taken in year 1
	one elective credit

Year 3

	One of MUSI 3P87, 3P88, 3P89
	two and one-half MUSI credits
	two elective credits

Year 4

	One of MUSI 4P87, 4P88, 4P89
	one-half MUSI credit
	two MUSI credits numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
	two elective credits

BA with Major Program

This program differs from the Honours program in that honours standing is not required for entry into year 4.

Year 1

	MUSI 1F50, 1F90, 2Y05 and 2Y06
	one of MUSI 1P87, 1P88, 1P89
	two credits from one language credit (see language requirement), one Sciences context credit, one Social Sciences context credit

Year 2

	MUSI 2F90, 3Y05 and 3Y06
	one of MUSI 2P87, 2P88, 2P89
	one credit from MUSI 3P91, 3P96, 3P97, 3P98, 3P99, 4P50, 4P51
	the one language credit, Sciences context credit or Social Sciences context credit not taken in year 1
	one elective credit

Year 3

	One of MUSI3P87, 3P88, 3P89
	two and one-half MUSI credits
	two elective credits

Year 4

	One of MUSI 4P87, 4P88, 4P89
	one-half MUSI credit
	two MUSI credits numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
	two elective credits

Pass Program

Satisfactory completion of the first three years of an Honours program entitles a student to apply for a Pass degree.

Combined Major Program

Honours

Students may take a combined major in MUSI and in a second discipline. For requirements in the other discipline, students should consult the relevant department. Note that not all departments provide a combined major option.

	MUSI 1F50, 1F90, 2F90, 2Y05, 2Y06, 3Y05 and 3Y06
	one of MUSI 1P87, 1P88, 1P89
	one of MUSI 2P87, 2P88, 2P89
	one of MUSI 3P87, 3P88, 3P89
	one of MUSI 4P87, 4P88, 4P89
	one credit from MUSI 3P91, 3P96, 3P97, 3P98, 3P99, 4P50, 4P51
	one MUSI credit
	one language credit (see language requirement)

Pass

Satisfactory completion of the first three years of an Honours program entitles a student to apply for a Pass degree.

Minor in Music

Students in other disciplines can obtain a minor in Music within their degree program by completing the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:

	Three MUSI credits
	two MUSI credits numbered 2(alpha)90 or above

Course Descriptions

Note that not all courses are offered in every session. Refer to the applicable term timetable for details.

# Indicates a cross listed course

* Indicates primary offering of a cross listed course

Prerequisites and Restrictions

Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been met.

*MUSI 1F00

Music in Popular Culture

(also offered as PCUL 1F00)

Survey of developments in blues, jazz, rock and related genres of popular music.

Lectures, 3 hours per week; listening assignments.

Note: major credit will not be granted to Music majors.

MUSI 1F10

Introduction to Classical Music

Concepts and terminology of Western classical art music from the 17th through 20th centuries. Development of critical listening and writing skills.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Note: major credit will not be granted to Music majors. Concert fee. Attendance at designated concerts is required.

MUSI 1F50

History of Music from Medieval to Modern Times

Survey of styles in Western art music; analysis of representative musical compositions with assigned readings from secondary literature.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Note: a level of musical literacy equivalent to Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments is required.

MUSI 1F90

Theory and Composition I

Two-part counterpoint up to fifth species; principles of text-setting; writing of short compositions without cantus firmus; common practice harmony; introduction to form and analysis; study of motivic development in short one and two part compositions.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to MUSI (single or combined) majors or permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): successful completion of placement tests in theory equivalent to Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments.

Corequisite(s): MUSI 2Y05 and 2Y06.

MUSI 1F92

Applied Music I

Individual and group instruction in one of the following: piano, organ, voice, classical guitar or any approved concert band and orchestral instrument.

Private instruction, 1 hour per week; performance seminar, 2 hours per week; required participation in student recitals.

Restriction: permission of the Department. See Entrance Requirements for Music Majors.

Note: lesson fee may be required. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required.

MUSI 1P81

Instrumental or Vocal Study I

Individual instruction in one of the following: piano, organ, voice, classical guitar or any approved concert band and orchestral instrument.

Private instruction, 0.5 hour per week for two terms; auditing performance seminar, 2 hours per week for two terms.

Restriction: permission of the Department. See Entrance Requirements for Music Majors.

Note: basic performance skills and solo audition required. Lesson fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required.

MUSI 1P84

Wind Ensemble I

Selected wind literature in rehearsal and performance; development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Note: previous ensemble experience required. Competent instrumentalists from the University and community are encouraged to audition.

MUSI 1P85

Percussion Ensemble I

Selected percussion literature in rehearsal and performance for various combinations of percussion instruments, development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Note: competent percussionists from the University and community are encouraged to audition.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 1Y85.

MUSI 1P86

Symphony Orchestra I

Selected symphonic literature in rehearsal and performance; development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms in Department-approved community orchestra; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Note: membership fee may be required.

MUSI 1P87

Male Voice Choir I

Selected choral literature for male voices in rehearsal and performance; development of vocal and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Note: pitch-matching skills required; basic sight-singing skills strongly recommended. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 1P83.

MUSI 1P88

Female Voice Choir I

Selected choral literature for female voices in rehearsal and performance; development of vocal and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Note: pitch-matching skills required; basic sight-singing skills strongly recommended. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 1P83.

MUSI 1P89

Mixed Voice Choir I

Selected choral literature for mixed voices in rehearsal and performance; development of vocal and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Note: pitch-matching skills required; basic sight-singing skills strongly recommended. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 1P83.

MUSI 2F90

Theory and Composition II

Eighteenth-century counterpoint; writing of short binary and ternary compositions; three-part fugal expositions; chromatic harmony up to enharmonic modulation; form and analysis.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to MUSI (single or combined) majors or permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F90 or permission of the instructor.

Corequisite(s): MUSI 3Y05 and 3Y06.

MUSI 2F92

Applied Music II

Continuation of instrumental or vocal study.

Private instruction, 1 hour per week; performance seminar, 2 hours per week; required participation in student recitals.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F92.

Note: the prerequisite may be satisfied with its equivalent by audition. Lesson fee may be required. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required.

MUSI 2M90-2M99

Special Topics

Selected topics in music literature involving historical, musicological, analytical or performance issues.

MUSI 2P00

Music of the World's Peoples

Exploration of music as a part of culture through the study of diverse musical traditions (music of the Middle East, Far East, India, aboriginal North America) including analysis of representative vocal and instrumental forms. Topics may include music's role in religion, ritual, economics and politics.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

MUSI 2P21

Accompanying I

Supervised experience in keyboard accompaniment. Skills include part reduction, interpretation, rehearsal strategies, performance preparation.

Seminar, 1 hour alternating weeks for two terms; skills classes, supervised rehearsals, performances, minimum 1 hour per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): Royal Conservatory Grade IX Piano or equivalent.

MUSI 2P40

Vocal Techniques

Practical and theoretical instruction in vocal technique.

Lectures, 1.5 hours per week for 2 terms.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments or equivalent.

Corequisite(s): one of MUSI 1P87, 1P88, 1P89, 2P87, 2P88, 2P89, 3P87, 3P88, 3P89, 4P87, 4P88, 4P89.

Note: not open to students who have taken MUSI 1F92, 1P81, 2F92, or 2P81 if in voice.

MUSI 2P41

Woodwind Techniques

Practical and theoretical instruction in woodwind instruments.

Lectures, 1.5 hours per week for 2 terms.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

Note: instrumental rental fee may be required.

MUSI 2P42

Brass Techniques

Practical and theoretical instruction in brass instruments.

Lectures, 1.5 hours per week for 2 terms.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

Note: instrumental rental fee may be required.

MUSI 2P43

Percussion Techniques

Practical and theoretical instruction in percussion instruments.

Lectures, 1.5 hours per week for 2 terms.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

Note: instrumental rental fee may be required. Not open to students who have taken MUSI 1F92, 1P81, 2F92 or 2P81 if in percussion.

MUSI 2P44

String Techniques

Practical and theoretical instruction in string instruments.

Lectures, 1.5 hours per week for 2 terms.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

Note: instrumental rental fee may be required.

MUSI 2P45

Foundations of Music Education

Introduction to philosophy, history, sociology and methodology of music education for the elementary/secondary classroom.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50.

Note: music ensemble experience strongly recommended.

#MUSI 2P70

Popular Music and Society

(also offered as COMM 2P70, PCUL 2P70 and SOCI 2P70)

Critical approaches to popular music in its social, cultural, political and economic contexts.

Lectures, seminar, lab, 4 hours per week.

Restriction: open to MUSI (single and combined), BCMN, COMM, MCMN, PCUL and SOCI (single or combined) majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to MUSI (single or combined), BCMN, COMM, MCMN, PCUL, SOCI (single or combined), BA General Studies majors, PCUL and MEST minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): one of MUSI 1F00, 1F50, COMM 1F90, PCUL 1F92, SOCI 1F90 or permission of the instructor.

MUSI 2P81

Instrumental or Vocal Study II

Continuation of individual instrumental or vocal study.

Private instruction, 0.5 hour per week for two terms; auditing performance seminar, 2 hours per week for two terms.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F92 or 1P81.

Note: lesson fee; consult the Department. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required.

MUSI 2P84

Wind Ensemble II

Selected wind literature in rehearsal and performance; continued development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and performances as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1P84.

MUSI 2P85

Percussion Ensemble II

Selected percussion literature in rehearsal and performance for various combinations of percussion instruments; further development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1P85 (1Y85).

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2Y85.

MUSI 2P86

Symphony Orchestra II

Selected symphonic literature in rehearsal and performance; further development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms in Department-approved community orchestra; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1P86.

Note: membership fee may be required.

MUSI 2P87

Male Voice Choir II

Selected choral literature for male voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1P87 (1P83).

Note: basic sight-singing skills. Concert uniform is required.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2P83.

MUSI 2P88

Female Voice Choir II

Selected choral literature for female voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1P88 (1P83).

Note: basic sight-singing skills. Concert uniform is required.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2P83.

MUSI 2P89

Mixed Voice Choir II

Selected choral literature in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): one of MUSI 1P87, 1P88, 1P89 (1P83).

Note: basic sight-singing skills. Concert uniform is required.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2P83.

MUSI 2P93

Conducting I

Introduction to historical, theoretical and practical aspects of ensemble conducting. Topics include basic patterns, baton techniques, notational terminology and instrumental transpositions.

Lectures, 3 hours per week; field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

Corequisite(s): one of MUSI 1P84, 1P87, 1P88, 1P89.

Note: keyboard skills strongly recommended.

MUSI 2P94

Choral Methods I

Introduction to historical, theoretical and practical aspects of directing children's, youth and adult choirs. Topics include: vocal development, physiology and training; basic audition and rehearsal procedures, score selection and evaluation.

Lectures, 3 hours per week; field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): one of MUSI 1P87, 1P88, 1P89 (1P83); MUSI 2P93 or permission of the instructor.

Corequisite(s): one of MUSI 2P87, 2P88, 2P89 3P87, 3P88, 3P89 4P87, 4P88, 4P89.

MUSI 2P98

Computers in Music I

Introduction to computer music applications, including software for score writing.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50 and 1F90.

Note: basic familiarity with a Windows environment is required.

MUSI 2P99

Computers in Music II

Advanced use of computer software for transcription, composition and scholarly publication

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2P98.

MUSI 2Y05

Aural Skills I

Aural perception of diatonic musical materials, simple and compound meters, rhythm and elementary chromaticism through sight-reading, dictation and recognition exercises.

Lab, 2 hours per week for two terms.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (aural placement test) required; consult the Department.

Corequisite(s): MUSI 1F90 and 2Y06.

MUSI 2Y06

Keyboard Harmony I

Introduction to figured bass, melodic harmonization, harmonic progressions and score-reading.

Lab, 1 hour plus tutorial each week for two terms.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Corequisite(s): MUSI 1F90 and 2Y05.

MUSI 3F92

Applied Music III

Continuation of instrumental or vocal study.

Private instruction, 1 hour per week; performance seminar, 2 hours per week; required participation in student recitals.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2F92.

Note: lesson fee may be required. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required.

MUSI 3P02

Recital I

Preparation and execution of a public recital program under the supervision of the student's principal teacher.

Private instruction, 30 minutes per week.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2F92 (jury minimum 80 percent) or MUSI 3F92 (jury minimum 80 percent).

Corequisite(s): MUSI 3F92 or 4F92.

Note: lesson fee required. Recital program must be approximately 45 minutes of music. A written proposal must be submitted to the Department for approval by April 1.

MUSI 3P20

Piano Pedagogy

Methodologies for teaching all ages and all levels. Historical treatises and educational materials, current research and practical teaching experiences. Topics include sequencing and reinforcement of technical and musical concepts, critical evaluation of methods, curriculum design, problem solving techniques and communication skills.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): Royal Conservatory Grade VIII (piano) or equivalent.

MUSI 3P21

Accompanying II

Supervised experience in keyboard accompaniment.

Seminar, 1 hour alternating weeks for two terms; supervised rehearsals, performances, minimum 1 hour per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2P21 (minimum 80 percent).

MUSI 3P22

Piano Literature

Selected literature for solo piano from 1700 to the present day, through readings, score analysis and critical listening.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50 and 1F90.

MUSI 3P30

Vocal Pedagogy

Methodologies for teaching all levels, ages, and vocal classifications including technique, physiology and pathology of the voice. Topics include style, language, presentation skills and performance practice.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): Royal Conservatory Grade VIII (voice) or equivalent.

MUSI 3P31

Diction for Musicians

Principles of pronunciation of texts in English, Italian, German and French. Study of the International Phonetic Alphabet as applied to singing.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): one of MUSI 1F90, 1F92, 1P81, 2P40.

MUSI 3P60

Composition and Orchestration I

Guided composition in two or more parts with analysis of selected works; orchestration and arranging for woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion and voices.

Tutorial, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2F90.

MUSI 3P64

Music Cognition

How the human mind/brain processes, responds to and produces music. Topics include perception, memory, emotions, performance, and the developmental and social psychology of music.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50.

#MUSI 3P73

Popular Music and Youth Culture

(also offered as COMM 3P73, PCUL 3P73 and SOCI 3P73)

Cultural relation between young people and popular music. Topics include music's role in the formation of identity, the connection between musical taste and various forms of youth fashion or style, and the impact of new technologies on the ways in which young people access music.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to MUSI (single and combined), BCMN, COMM, MCMN, PCUL, SOCI (single or combined) majors, MEST and PCUL minors with a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.

MUSI 3P81

Instrumental or Vocal Study III

Continuation of individual instrumental or vocal study.

Private instruction, 0.5 hour per week; auditing performance seminar, 2 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2F92 or 2P81.

Note: lesson fee. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required.

MUSI 3P84

Wind Ensemble III

Selected wind literature in rehearsal and performance; continued development of sight-reading, technical and interpretative skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and performances as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2P84.

MUSI 3P85

Percussion Ensemble III

Selected percussion literature in rehearsal and performance for various combinations of percussion instruments; further development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2P85 (2Y85).

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3Y85.

MUSI 3P86

Symphony Orchestra III

Selected symphonic literature in rehearsal and performance; further development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms in Department-approved community orchestra; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2P86.

Note: membership fee may be required.

MUSI 3P87

Male Voice Choir III

Selected choral literature for male voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2P87 (2P83).

Note: intermediate sight-singing skills. Concert uniform is required.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3P83.

MUSI 3P88

Female Voice Choir III

Selected choral literature for female voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2P88 (2P83).

Note: intermediate sight-singing skills. Concert uniform is required.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3P83.

MUSI 3P89

Mixed Voice Choir III

Selected choral literature in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): one of MUSI 2P87, 2P88, 2P89 (2P83).

Note: intermediate sight-singing skills. Concert uniform is required.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3P83.

MUSI 3P90

Approaches to Music Theory Since 1900

Introduction to Schoenberg's theories of thematic development, Schenkerian voice leading analysis, twelve-tone and elementary set theory, theories of rhythm and form.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50 and 2F90.

MUSI 3P91

History of Music in Canada

Canadian music and its place in our culture from the earliest European influences to the works of modern Canadian composers, through analysis of selected compositions and an exploration of Canadian music-related industries.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50.

MUSI 3P93

Conducting II

Intermediate techniques for ensemble conducting. Topics include asymmetrical patterns, left-hand techniques, meter and tempo changes.

Lectures, 3 hours per week; field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2P93 or permission of the instructor.

Corequisite(s): one of MUSI 2P84, 2P87, 2P88, 2P89.

Note: keyboard skills strongly recommended.

MUSI 3P94

Choral Methods II

Theory and practice of directing youth and adult choirs. Topics include advanced rehearsal procedures, performance practices, score preparation and analysis.

Lectures, 3 hours per week; field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): one of MUSI 2P87, 2P88, 2P89 (2P83); MUSI 2P94 and 3P93.

Corequisite(s): one of MUSI 3P87, 3P88, 3P89, 4P87, 4P88, 4P89.

*MUSI 3P95

Aesthetics of Music

(also offered as LART 3P95)

Issues of meaning, beauty, value and greatness in music through analysis of selected readings.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50; MUSI 2F90 or (GBLS 2P94).

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in GBLS 3P95.

MUSI 3P96

History of Music in the Baroque Era

Styles, forms and genres from Monteverdi (c. 1600) to Bach (c. 1750), through analysis of selected compositions and readings.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50 and 1F90.

MUSI 3P97

History of Music in the 20th Century

Styles, forms and genres from Debussy (c. 1890) to the present day, through the analysis of selected compositions and readings.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50 and 1F90.

MUSI 3P98

History of Music in the Classical Era

Styles, forms and genres from the pre-Classical era (c. 1740) to Beethoven's late works through the analysis of selected compositions and readings.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50 and 1F90.

MUSI 3P99

History of Music in the Romantic Era

Styles, forms and genres from Schubert (c. 1820) to Wolf (c. 1900) through the analysis of selected compositions and readings.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F90 and 3P98 (2P51).

MUSI 3Y05

Aural Skills II

Aural perception of diatonic and chromatic musical materials, meter and rhythm through sight- singing, dictation and recognition exercises.

Lab, 2 hours per week for two terms.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2Y05 or permission of the instructor.

Corequisite(s): MUSI 2F90 and 3Y06.

MUSI 3Y06

Keyboard Harmony II

Figured bass, melodic harmonization, harmonic progressions and score-reading.

Lab, 1 hour, tutorial each week for two terms.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2Y06.

Corequisite(s): MUSI 2F90 and 3Y05.

MUSI 4F92

Applied Music IV

Continuation of instrumental or vocal study.

Private instruction, 1 hour per week; performance seminar, 2 hours per week; required participation in student recitals.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3F92.

Note: lesson fee is required. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required.

MUSI 4F99

Honours Thesis

Thesis in an historical, theoretical, creative or applied area in which the student has developed a particular interest.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Note: to be chosen in consultation with a faculty member willing to supervise that study. A written proposal must be submitted to the Department for approval by April 1.

MUSI 4P02

Recital II

Preparation and execution of a public recital program under the supervision of the student's principal teacher.

Private instruction, 30 minutes per week.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3P02 (minimum 80 percent).

Corequisite(s): MUSI 4F92.

Note: lesson fee required. Recital program must be approximately 60 minutes of music. A written proposal must be submitted to the Department for approval by April 1.

MUSI 4P50

History of Music in the Middle Ages

Styles, forms and genres from the earliest notated plainchant (c. 850) to the beginning of the Renaissance (c.1425) through investigation of original sources in facsimile and analysis of selected compositions and readings.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50 and 1F90.

MUSI 4P51

History of Music in the Renaissance

Styles, forms and genres from the time of Machaut (c. 1350) to the early works of Monteverdi (c. 1600), through analysis of selected compositions and readings.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50 and 1F90.

MUSI 4P52

Eighteenth-Century Italian Opera

Opera seria, opera buffa and the dramma giocoso from the works of Handel to Mozart.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50, 3P96 and 3P98.

MUSI 4P53

Methodology and Research in Musicology

Examination of sources for music research and a historical survey of musicological methodologies.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50; one credit from MUSI 3P96, 3P97, 3P98 and 3P99, 4P50, 4P51, 4P52, 4P54.

MUSI 4P54

Singspiel and German Romantic Opera

Development of German opera from its origins in the Singspiel tradition of the 18th century to the operas of Carl Maria von Weber.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50, 3P98, 3P99 and 4P52.

MUSI 4P55

History of Music and Liturgy to 1600

Music in Christian liturgy from the Middle Ages to the end of the Renaissance.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 4P50 or 4P51.

MUSI 4P60

Composition and Orchestration II

Guided composition in larger forms with analysis of selected works; orchestration/arranging for full orchestra or chorus.

Tutorial, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2F90 and 3P60.

MUSI 4P67

Musical Acoustics

Principles and practice of acoustics for musicians. Pitch, loudness, timbre, tuning systems, the human voice, musical instruments, room acoustics, microphones and electronic processing.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of instructor.

Prerequisite(s): one MUSI credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99 or above.

#MUSI 4P70

Advanced Studies in Popular Music

(also offered as COMM 4P70 and PCUL 4P70)

Focus on a specific culture, genre, issue or historical era.

Seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to MUSI (single or combined), BCMN, COMM, MCMN and PCUL majors with approval to year 4 (honours) or permission of the instructor.

MUSI 4P81

Instrumental or Vocal Study IV

Continuation of individual instrumental or vocal study.

Private instruction, 0.5 hour per week; auditing performance seminar, 1-2 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3F92 or 3P81.

Note: lesson fee. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required.

MUSI 4P84

Wind Ensemble IV

Selected wind literature in rehearsal and performance; continued development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3P84.

MUSI 4P85

Percussion Ensemble IV

Selected percussion literature in rehearsal and performance for various combinations of percussion instruments; further development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3P85 (3Y85).

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4Y85.

MUSI 4P86

Symphony Orchestra IV

Selected symphonic literature in rehearsal and performance; further development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms in Department-approved community orchestra; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3P86.

Note: membership fee may be required.

MUSI 4P87

Male Voice Choir IV

Selected choral literature for male voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3P87 (3P83).

Note: advanced sight-singing skills. Concert uniform is required.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4P83.

MUSI 4P88

Female Voice Choir IV

Selected choral literature for female voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3P88 (3P83).

Note: advanced sight-singing skills. Concert uniform is required.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4P83.

MUSI 4P89

Mixed Voice Choir IV

Selected choral literature in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.

Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required.

Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department.

Prerequisite(s): one of MUSI 3P87, 3P88, 3P89 (3P83).

Note: advanced sight-singing skills. concert uniform is required.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4P83.

MUSI 4P94

Directed Reading in Music Theory

Independent study of contemporary or historical theoretical monographs in consultation with the instructor.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Note: a major piece of written work is required.

MUSI 4P95

Topics in the History of Theory: 18th and 19th Centuries

Theories of harmony, melodic phraseology, organicism, the development of theories of sonata form and motivic development.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2F90.

MUSI 4P96

Topics in the History of Theory: Renaissance and Baroque

Readings in music theory from 1470 to 1740 concerning modality/tonality, rhythm/metre, tuning/temperament and pedagogy/practice.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2F90.

MUSI 4P99

Independent Study

Research project in an historical, theoretical, creative or applied area in which the student has developed a particular interest.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Note: to be chosen in consultation with a faculty member willing to supervise that study. A written proposal must be submitted to the Department for approval by April 1.