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. Will be taught at main campus. Concert fee. Attendance at designated concert is required. May be offered online.
MUSI 1F10
Introduction to Classical Music
Role of music in Western cultural and intellectual history. Discussion of specific works in Western art music. Development of critical listening and writing skills.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Note: major credit will not be granted to Music majors. Will be taught on main campus. Concert fee. Attendance at designated concerts is required. May be offered online.
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 Level 8 Theory (Advanced Rudiments) is required.
MUSI 1F81
Applied Lessons I
Individual 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 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. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 1F92 (1F91) and 1P81.
MUSI 1F90
Theory and Composition I
Review of rudiments; two-part counterpoint up to fifth species; common-practice harmony in writing and analysis; introduction to form; study of compositional theory and the writing of short one- and two-part compositions.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): successful completion of Departmental placement test in theory equivalent to Royal Conservatory Level 8 Theory (Advanced Rudiments).
MUSI 1F92
Applied Music I
Individual 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 Bachelor of Music Majors.
Note: Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 1F81 and 1F91.
MUSI 1P82
Applied Studio 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. Concert fee; consult the Department. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 1P81.
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. Instrumentalists from the University and community are encouraged to audition.
MUSI 1P86
String Orchestra I
Selected orchestral literature in rehearsal and performance. Development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; performances as required.
Restriction: permission of the Department (audition) required; consult the Department.
Note: previous ensemble experience recommended. Instrumentals from the University and community are encouraged to audition.
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. Score deposit is required. 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 and 1Y87.
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. Score deposit is required. 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 and 1Y88.
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. Score deposit is required. 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 and 1Y89.
MUSI 1Y87
Male Voice Chorus I
Selected choral literature for male voices in rehearsal and performance; development of vocal and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 1.5 hrs 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. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition. Major credit will not be granted to Music majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 1P87.
MUSI 1Y88
Female Voice Chorus I
Selected choral literature for female voices in rehearsal and performance; development of vocal and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 1.5 hrs 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. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition. Major credit will not be granted to Music majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 1P88.
MUSI 1Y89
Mixed Voice Chorus I
Selected choral literature for mixed voices in rehearsal and performance; development of vocal and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 1.5 hrs 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. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition. Major credit will not be granted to Music majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 1P89.
MUSI 2F81
Applied Lessons II
Continuation of individual instrumental or vocal study.
Private instruction, 1 hour per week for two terms; auditing performance seminar, 2 hours per week for two terms.
Restriction: permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): one of MUSI 1F81, 1F92 (1F91), 1P82 (1P81).
Note: lesson fee; consult the Department. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2F92 and 2P81.
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.
MUSI 2F91
Solo Performance I
Continuation of individual instrumental or vocal study. Preparation and execution of a public recital program under the supervision of the student's principal teacher.
Private instruction, 1 hour per week; performance seminar, 2 hours per week; required participation in student recitals.
Restriction: open to BMus (Performance concentration) majors and permission of the Department; audition required.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F92 (1F91) (jury minimum 90 percent).
Note: prerequisite may be satisfied with its equivalent by audition. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required. Recital program must be approximately 20 minutes of music.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2F92.
MUSI 2F92
Applied Music II
Continuation of individual instrumental or vocal study.
Private instruction, 1 hour per week; performance seminar, 2 hours per week; required participation in student recitals.
Restriction: open to BMus majors and permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F92 (1F91) or permission of the Department.
Note: Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2F81, 2F91 and 2P92.
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
(also offered as STAC 2P00)
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, including sight reading, transposition, figured bass and realizations, orchestral reductions, 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.
Note: required attendance at rehearsals, lessons and masterclasses in preparation for performances.
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 Level 8 Theory (Advanced Rudiments) or equivalent.
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 Level 8 Theory (Advanced 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 Level 8 Theory (Advanced 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 Level 8 Theory (Advanced Rudiments) or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
Note: instrumental rental fee may be required.
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 Level 8 Theory (Advanced 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 2P46
Guitar and Ukulele Techniques
Practical and theoretical instruction in guitar and ukulele.
Lectures, 1.5 hours per week for 2 terms.
Restriction: permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): Royal Conservatory Level 8 (Advanced Rudiments) or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
Note: instrumental rental fee may be required.
#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) majors, GHUM, SOSC students, PCUL and MEST minors until date specified in Registration guide.
Prerequisite(s): one of MUSI 1F00, 1F50, COMM 1F90, CPCF 1F25, PCUL 1F92, SOCI 1F90 or permission of the instructor.
MUSI 2P80
Secondary Studio I
Individual instruction in a second instrument or voice: piano, organ, voice, classical guitar or any approved concert band and orchestral instrument not studied as a first instrument.
Private instruction, 0.5 hours per week for two terms; auditing performance seminar, 2 hours per week for two terms.
Restriction: permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F92 (1F91).
Corequisite(s): MUSI 2F91 or 2F92.
Note: basic performance skills and solo audition required. Lesson fee; consult the Department. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2P81.
MUSI 2P82
Applied Studio 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): one of MUSI 1F81, 1F92 (1F91), 1P82 (1P81).
Note: lesson fee; consult the Department. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2P81.
MUSI 2P84
Wind Ensemble II
Selected wind literature in rehearsal and performance; further 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 2P86
String Orchestra II
Selected orchestral literature in rehearsal and performance. Continued development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; performances as required.
Restriction: permission of the Department (audition) required; consult the Department.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1P86.
Note: previous ensemble experience recommended. Instrumentals from the University and community are encouraged to audition.
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): one of MUSI 1P87 (1P83), 1Y87, 1Y89.
Note: basic sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2P83 and 2Y87.
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): one of MUSI 1P88 (1P83), 1Y88, 1Y89.
Note: basic sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2P83 and 2Y88.
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), 1Y87, 1Y88, 1Y89.
Note: basic sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2P83 and 2Y89.
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 Level 8 Theory (Advanced 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
Use of notation software for score writing and scholarly publication.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50 or 1F90.
Note: basic familiarity with a Windows environment is required.
MUSI 2P99
Computers in Music II
Use of sequencing software for transcription and composition.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50 or 1F90.
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 Department (aural placement test) required; consult the Department.
MUSI 2Y06
Keyboard Harmony I
Introduction to figured bass, melodic harmonization, harmonic progressions and score-reading.
Lab, 1 hour per week for two terms.
Restriction: permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): successful completion of Department placement test in theory equivalent to Royal Conservatory Level 8 Theory (Advanced Rudiments).
MUSI 2Y87
Male Voice Chorus II
Selected choral literature for male voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 1.5 hrs 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, 1Y87, 1Y89.
Note: basic sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition. Major credit will not be granted to Music majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2P87.
MUSI 2Y88
Female Voice Chorus II
Selected choral literature for female voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 1.5 hrs 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 1P88, 1Y88, 1Y89.
Note: basic sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition. Major credit will not be granted to Music majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2P88.
MUSI 2Y89
Mixed Voice Chorus II
Selected choral literature for mixed voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 1.5 hrs 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, 1Y87, 1Y88, 1Y89.
Note: basic sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition. Major credit will not be granted to Music majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2P89.
MUSI 3F81
Applied Lessons III
Continuation of individual instrumental or vocal study.
Private instruction, 1 hour per week for two terms; auditing performance seminar, 2 hours per week for two terms.
Restriction: permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): one of MUSI 2F81, 2F91, 2P82 (2P81), 2F92 (2P92).
Note: lesson fee; consult the Department. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3F92 and 3P81.
MUSI 3F91
Solo Performance II
Continuation of individual instrumental or vocal study. Preparation and execution of a public recital program under the supervision of the student's principal teacher.
Private instruction, 1 hour per week; performance seminar, 2 hours per week; required participation in student recitals.
Restriction: open to BMus (Performance) majors and permission of the Department; audition required.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2F91 (recital minimum 80 percent).
Note: Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required. Recital program must be approximately 45 minutes of music.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3F92.
MUSI 3F92
Applied Music Ill
Continuation of individual instrumental or vocal study.
Private instruction, 1 hour per week; performance seminar, 2 hours per week; required participation in student recitals.
Restriction: open to BMus majors and permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2F92 or permission of the Department.
Note: Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series and at Walker Cultural Leaders concerts required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3F81, 3F91 and 3P92.
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 (2P92) (jury minimum 80 percent) or MUSI 3F92 (3P92) (jury minimum 80 percent).
Corequisite(s): MUSI 3P82 or 4P82.
Note: lesson fee may be 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
Further supervised experience in keyboard accompaniment, including interpretation, rehearsal strategies, performance preparation.
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 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 (1F91), 1P82 (1P81), 2P40.
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.
MUSI 3P80
Secondary Studio II
Continuation of study on a second instrument or voice.
Private instruction, 0.5 hours per week for two terms; auditing performance seminar, 2 hours per week for two terms.
Restriction: permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2P80.
Corequisite(s): MUSI 3F91 or 3F92.
Note: Lesson fee may be required; consult the Department. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3P81.
MUSI 3P82
Applied Studio III
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): one of MUSI 2F81, 2F91, 2P82 (2P81), 2F92 (2P92).
Note: lesson fee may be required; consult the Department. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series is required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3P81.
MUSI 3P84
Wind Ensemble III
Selected wind literature in rehearsal and performance; further 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 3P86
String Orchestra III
Selected orchestral literature in rehearsal and performance. Continued development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; performances as required.
Restriction: permission of the Department (audition) required; consult the Department.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2P86.
Note: previous ensemble experience recommended. Instrumentals from the University and community are encouraged to audition.
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): one of MUSI 2P87 (2P83), 2Y87, 2Y89.
Note: intermediate sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3P83 and 3Y87.
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): one of MUSI 2P88 (2P83), 2Y88, 2Y89.
Note: intermediate sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3P83 and 3Y88.
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), 2Y87, 2Y88, 2Y89.
Note: intermediate sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3P83 and 3Y89.
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
Issues of meaning, beauty, value and greatness in music and its relation to the arts and society through analysis of selected readings.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50 or permission of the instructor.
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.
MUSI 3V10-3V19
Music Area Studies
Selected topics in musicology, music theory, music education, music cognition or music performance.
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.
MUSI 3Y06
Keyboard Harmony II
Figured bass, melodic harmonization, harmonic progressions and score-reading.
Lab, 1 hour per week for two terms.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2Y06 or permission of the instructor.
MUSI 3Y87
Male Voice Chorus III
Selected choral literature for male voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 1.5 hrs 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, 2P89, 2Y87, 2Y89.
Note: intermediate sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition. Major credit will not be granted to Music majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3P87.
MUSI 3Y88
Female Voice Chorus III
Selected choral literature for female voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 1.5 hrs 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 2P88, 2P89, 2Y88, 2Y89.
Note: intermediate sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition. Major credit will not be granted to Music majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3P88.
MUSI 3Y89
Mixed Voice Chorus III
Selected choral literature for mixed voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 1.5 hrs 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, 2Y87, 2Y88, 2Y89.
Note: intermediate sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition. Major credit will not be granted to Music majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3P89.
MUSI 4F81
Applied Lessons IV
Continuation of individual instrumental or vocal study.
Private instruction, 1 hour per week for two terms; auditing performance seminar, 2 hours per week for two terms.
Restriction: permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): one MUSI 3F81, (3F92 (3P92), 3F91, 3P82 (3P81).
Note: lesson fee; consult the Department. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4P81 and 4F92.
MUSI 4F91
Solo Performance III
Continuation of instrumental or vocal study. Preparation and execution of a public recital program under the supervision of the student's principal teacher.
Private instruction, 1 hour per week; performance seminar, 2 hours per week; required participation in student recitals.
Restriction: open to BMus (Performance) majors and permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3F91 (recital minimum 80 percent).
Note: concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required. Recital program must be approximately 60 minutes of music.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4F92.
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: open to BMus majors and permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3F92 or permission of the Department.
Note: Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4F81, 4F83 and 4F91.
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 3F91 (recital minimum 80 percent) or 3P02 (minimum 80 percent).
Corequisite(s): MUSI 4P82.
Note: Note: lesson fee may be 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 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
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.
MUSI 4P61
Form and Analysis
Review of the major musical forms of the common practice period, including binary, ternary, rondo and sonata forms, through examination of multi-movement sonatas, concertos, suites, and early contrapuntal forms. Function of rhythm, harmony and motivic relations at local and large-scale levels of musical structure.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2F90.
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 4P80
Secondary Studio III
Continuation of study of second instrument or voice.
Private instruction, 0.5 hours per week for two terms; auditing performance seminar, 2 hours per week for two terms.
Restriction: permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3P80.
Corequisite(s): MUSI 4F91.
Note: lesson fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4P81.
MUSI 4P82
Applied Studio IV
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): one of MUSI 3F81, 3F92 (3P92), 3F91, 3P82 (3P81).
Note: lesson fee; consult the Department. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional Encore concert series required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4P81.
MUSI 4P84
Wind Ensemble IV
Selected wind literature in rehearsal and performance; 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 3P84.
MUSI 4P86
String Orchestra IV
Selected orchestral literature in rehearsal and performance. Continued development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two term; performances as required.
Restriction: permission of the Department (audition) required; consult the Department.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3P86.
Note: previous ensemble experience recommended. Instrumentals from the University and community are encouraged to audition.
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): one of MUSI 3P87 (3P83), 3Y87, 3Y88, 3Y89.
Note: advanced sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4P83 and 4Y87.
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): one of MUSI 3P88 (3P83), 3Y87, 3Y88, 3Y89.
Note: advanced sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4P83 and 4Y88.
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. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4P83.
MUSI 4P93
Directed Reading in Music History
Self-directed study focusing on a composer, genre, or specific issue in music history examining both the primary and secondary literature.
Restriction: permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1F50; one credit from MUSI 3P91, 3P96, 3P97, 3P98, 3P99, 4P50, 4P51, 4P52, 4P54, 4P55.
Note: two major essays will be required.
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.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2F90.
Note: a major piece of written work is required.
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.
MUSI 4Y87
Male Voice Chorus IV
Selected choral literature for male voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 1.5 hrs 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, 3P89, 3Y87, 3Y88, 3Y89.
Note: advanced sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition. Major credit will not be granted to Music majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4P87.
MUSI 4Y88
Female Voice Chorus IV
Selected choral literature for female voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 1.5 hrs 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, 3Y87, 3Y88, 3Y89.
Note: advanced sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition. Major credit will not be granted to Music majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4P88.
MUSI 4Y89
Mixed Voice Chorus IV
Selected choral literature for mixed voices in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 1.5 hrs 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, 3Y87, 3Y88, 3Y89.
Note: advanced sight-singing skills. Score deposit is required. Concert uniform is required. Non-majors are encouraged to audition. Major credit will not be granted to Music majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 4P89.
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