MUSI - Music | ||
Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
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MUSI 099 | Basic Musicianship | 2.00 |
Prepares students to enter the first semester of Music Theory, Ear Training and Class Piano. Students gain a rudimentary knowledge of the basic elements of music and achieve proficiency in these areas through the consistent use of basic piano skills. | ||
MUSI 100 | Elementary Class Piano | 1.00 |
Basic course in elements of piano playing. Open to all students except music majors and minors. | ||
MUSI 101 | Elementary Class Piano | 0.67 |
Basic course in elements of piano playing. Open to all students, especially elementary education majors and music majors and minors. Prerequisite: permission of instructor, due to limited size and number of classes offered. | ||
MUSI 102 | Elementary Class Piano | 1.00 |
Basic course in elements of piano playing. Open to music majors and minors only. | ||
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 171 and MUSI 173. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
MUSI 103 | Elementary Class Piano | 1.00 |
Continuation of MUSI 102. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 102; co-requisite is MUSI 172 and MUSI 174, or instructor consent. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
MUSI 104 | Brass Ensemble | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for brass ensembles. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 105 | Woodwind Ensemble | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for woodwind ensembles. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 106 | String Ensemble | 0.00 - 1.00 |
The study and performance of music suitable for string ensembles. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 107 | Chamber Choir | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for chamber choir. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 108 | Percussion Ensemble | 0.00 - 1.00 |
The study and performance of music suitable for percussion ensembles. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 109 | Jazz Combo | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for jazz combos. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 110 | A Cappella Choir | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and preparation for performance of standard choral literature. Open to all students by audition. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 111 | Jazz Band | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and preparation for performance of jazz band literature from the swing era through the most progressive trends. Open to all students by audition. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 112 | Symphonic Band | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and preparation for performance of college band and wind ensemble literature. Open to all students by audition. Some university-owned instruments available. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 113 | Piano Ensemble | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for piano ensembles. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 114 | University Orchestra | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and preparation for performance of literature for orchestra and chamber orchestra from the 17th to 21st centuries. Open to all students by audition. Some university-owned instruments available. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 115 | Mixed Ensemble | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for mixed ensembles. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 116 | Men's Choir | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for male choir. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 118 | Repertory | 1.00 - 2.00 |
MUSI 118 | Steel Drum Ensemble | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for steel drum ensembles. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 120 | Applied Music-Flute/Piccolo | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Flute/Piccolo. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition and instructor consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 121 | Applied Music-Oboe/English Horn | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Oboe/English Horn. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition and instructor consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 122 | Applied Music-Clarinet | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction Clarinet. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition and instructor consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 123 | Applied Music-Saxophone | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Saxophone. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition and instructor consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 124 | Applied Music-Bassoon | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Bassoon. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition and instructor consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 125 | Applied Music-French Horn | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in French Horn. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition and consent of instructor is rerquired to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 126 | Applied Music-Trumpet | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Trumpet. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 127 | Applied Music-Trombone/Euphonium | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Trombone/Euphonium. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 128 | Applied Music-Tuba | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Tuba. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 129 | Applied Music-Percussion | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Percussion. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 130 | Applied Music-Guitar | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Guitar. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 131 | Applied Music-Harp | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Harp. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 132 | Applied Music-Violin | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Violin. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this class. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 133 | Applied Music-Viola | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Viola. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in the course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 134 | Applied Music-Cello | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Cello. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 135 | Applied Music-String Bass | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in String Bass. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 136 | Applied Music-Piano | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Piano. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for this course is consent of Music Faculty in area of applied study/or an audition. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 137 | Applied Music-Organ | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Organ. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent is required to enroll this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 138 | Applied Music-Harpsichord | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Harpsichord. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 139 | Applied Music-Voice | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Voice. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 140 | Vocal Techniques | 1.00 |
Basic anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the voice with emphasis on the three fundamentals of voice production: breath, phonation, and resonance. Open to all students. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Every Other Year | ||
MUSI 141 | Woodwind Techniques | 1.00 |
Practical study of woodwind instruments, including materials and methods of teaching. Primarily for music majors and minors. Open to all students with previous musical experience if class size permits. | ||
Prerequisites: Consent of cooperating Instructor and Department Chair. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Every Other Year | ||
MUSI 142 | Woodwind Techniques | 2.00 |
A continuation of MUSI 141. | ||
MUSI 143 | Percussion Techniques | 1.00 |
Practical study of percussion instruments, including materials and methods of teaching. Open to all students if class size permits. | ||
Prerequisites: Consent of cooperating Instructor and Department Chair. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Every Other Year | ||
MUSI 145 | Italian Diction | 1.00 |
Study of Italian diction. Designed primarily for singers, but others may enroll with permission of instructor. | ||
MUSI 145 | English and Italian Diction | 1.00 |
Study of the rules of English and Italian lyric diction. Exercises and performance in each language. | ||
MUSI 146 | French and German Diction | 1.00 |
Study of the rules of French and German lyric diction. Exercises and performance in each language. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Every Other Year | ||
MUSI 146 | German Diction | 1.00 |
Study of German diction. Designed primarily for singers, but others may enroll with permission of instructor. | ||
MUSI 147 | French Diction | 1.00 |
Study of French diction. Designed primarily for singers, but others may enroll with permission of instructor. | ||
MUSI 148 | Elementary Guitar/Recorder Class | 1.00 |
Practical study of basic guitar chording techniques and approaches to melodic accompaniment in various keys, and pedogogical techniques for introducing the recorder in the elementary school music curriculum. Primarily for music majors and minors. Open to all students if class size permits. | ||
MUSI 149 | Theory | 2.00 |
Continuation of Music 147. Analysis, particularly large works; counterpoint, including fugue, canon, ground bass, up to four-parts; keyboard; score reading, especially continue playing and orchestral score playing. | ||
MUSI 150 | Concert/Recital Class | 0.00 |
Attendance and evaluation of a specified number of concerts and recitals within and outside of class time. Required of music majors and minors. Open to all students. May be repeated . | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 151 | Brass Repertory/Pedagogy | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire and pedagogy for various brass instruments and voices. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 152 | Woodwind Repertory/Pedagogy | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire and pedagogy for various Woodwind instruments and voices. Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 153 | Piano Repertory | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire for solo pianto. May be repeated for credit. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
MUSI 154 | Organ Repertory/Pedagogy | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire and pedagogy for organ. May be repeated for credit. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 155 | String Repertory/Pedagogy | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire and pedagogy for various string instruments. Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 156 | Vocal Repertory | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire for solo voice. | ||
Prerequisites: Consent of cooperating Instructor and Department Chair. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
MUSI 157 | Percussion Repertory/Pedagogy | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire and pedagogy for percussion. Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 158 | Harpsichord Repetory | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire and pedagogy for various instruments and voices. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. | ||
MUSI 160 | Music Appreciation | 3.00 |
Study of the musical elements, forms, and stylistic periods in Western musical culture. Includes a discussion of composers' lives, individual styles, and representative works. Required listening. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Appreciation | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 161 | Music and World Culture | 3.00 |
Survey of non-Western musical cultures, including ethnic origins of folk and traditional music in America. Required listening. Open to all students. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Diversity Non-Western World Lang, Culture, Philos | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 164 | Introduction to Music Literature | 2.00 |
Study of musical masterworks; emphasis on aesthetic and formal qualities; required listening. Primarily for music major and minors. | ||
MUSI 170 | Introduction To Music | 3.00 |
This is the first music education course in the two-course preparation for the elementary education degree program. Goals: development of Western music skills and understanding in music, reading, playing, singing, informed listening skills, understanding in beginning music theory and applied creative thinking in music for lifelong social music taking. Music majors and minors may not apply this course toward their major or minor. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
MUSI 171 | Elementary Ear Training | 1.00 |
Basic drills in sight singing, melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation and keyboard harmony. | ||
Prerequisites: Co-requisite for taking this course is enrollment in MUSI 102 and MUSI 173. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
MUSI 172 | Elementary Ear Training | 1.00 |
Continuation of MUSI 171. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 171. Co-requisites for taking this course are MUSI 103 and MUSI 174. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
MUSI 173 | Elementary Theory | 3.00 |
Study of scales, intervals, triads, triad inversions, melodic form, and basic harmonic progressions including the primary chords. Students without the equivalent of the first semester of elementary class piano are required to take MUSI 102, and MUSI 171 concurrently with MUSI 173. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
MUSI 174 | Elementary Theory | 3.00 |
Continuation of MUSI 173. Study of melodic structures non-harmonic tones, and harmony, including the secondary diatonic chords, dominant and supertonic seventh chords, secondary dominant chords, and elementary modulation. Students without the equivalent of the second semester of elementary class piano are required to take MUSI 103, MUSI 172 concurrently with MUSI 174. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
MUSI 175 | Introduction to Jazz Theory | 3.00 |
Introduction to the fundamentals of jazz music theory and jazz keyboard voicings. Intervals, scales, chords, and harmonic progressions are studied. Common jazz harmonic progressions are analyzed. Ear training is included. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 103 and MUSI 174 or instructor consent. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Every Other Year | ||
MUSI 187 | Piano Pedagogy | 2.00 |
Intensive study and evaluation of the various methods books used in piano teaching, both for beginners and intermediate level literature. Presentation of related pedagogy problems encountered in piano teaching. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of three years of private piano study. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
MUSI 189 | Music Elective | 1.00 - 12.00 |
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
MUSI 191 | Practicum-Keyboard Accompanying | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Extensive individual or group study in the theory and practice of musical performance, conducting, or musical group organization and promotion. Projects are designed in consultation with the instructor and/or the student's advisor. May be repeated for credit. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 192 | Practicum-Jazz Improvisation | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Extensive individual or group study in the theory and practice of musical performance, conducting, or musical group organization and promotion. Projects are designed in consultation with the instructor and/or the student's advisor. May be repeated for credit. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 193 | Practicum-Jazz Arranging and Composing | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Extensive individual or group study in the theory and practice of musical performance, conducting, or musical group organization and promotion. Projects are designed in consultation with the instructor and/or the student's advisor. May be repeated for credit. Audition or instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 200 | Elementary Class Piano | 0.67 |
Continuation of Music 101. Study of piano music suitable for use in the elementary grades. | ||
MUSI 201 | Elementary Class Piano | 0.67 |
Continuation of MUSI 200. Study of piano music suitable for use in the elementary grades. | ||
MUSI 202 | Intermediate Class Piano | 1.00 |
Continuation of MUSI 103. Further development of piano skills. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 103, and co-requisite is MUSI 271 and MUSI 273. | ||
MUSI 203 | Intermediate Class Piano | 1.00 |
Continuation of MUSI 202. Completion of skills necessary to pass the piano proficiency exam. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for this course is completion of MUSI 202, and co-requisite is MUSI 272 and MUSI 274. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
MUSI 220 | Applied Music Flute/Piccolo | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Flute/Piccolo. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 221 | Applied Music Oboe/English Horn | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Oboe/English horn. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 222 | Applied Music-Clarinet | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Clarinet. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 223 | Applied Music-Saxophone | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Saxophone. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 224 | Applied Music-Bassoon | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Bassoon. Open to instrumental, keyboard, and vocal performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 225 | Applied Music-French Horn | 4.00 |
Private instruction in French Horn. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 226 | Applied Music-Trumpet | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Trumpet. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 227 | Applied Music-Trombone/Euphonium | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Trombone/Euphonium. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 228 | Applied Music-Tuba | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Tuba. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and instructor consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 229 | Applied Music-Percussion | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Percussion. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 230 | Applied Music-Guitar | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Guitar. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 231 | Applied Music-Harp | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Harp. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 232 | Applied Music-Violin | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Violin. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 233 | Applied Music-Viola | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Viola. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 234 | Applied Music-Cello | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Cello. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 235 | Applied Music-String Bass | 4.00 |
Private instruction in String Bass. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 236 | Applied Music-Piano | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Piano. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 237 | Applied Music-Organ | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Organ. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 238 | Applied Music-Harpsichord | 4.00 |
Private instruction in voice, keyboard, guitar, and band and orchestra instruments. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or an audition. | ||
MUSI 239 | Applied Music-Voice | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Voice. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 241 | Brass Techniques | 1.00 |
Practical study of five of the most common brass instruments: trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba. Primarily for music majors and minors but open to all students if class size permits. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Every Other Year | ||
MUSI 243 | String Techniques | 1.00 |
Practical study of the orchestral stringed instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, including materials and methods of teaching. Primarily for music majors and minors, but open to all students with previous musical experience if class size permits. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Every Other Year | ||
MUSI 245 | Ear Training | 0.67 |
Continuation of Music 145. | ||
MUSI 264 | Music History | 2.00 |
Study of basic forms and genres of music, the development of musical instruments. Attention given to placing composers and musical styles within historical contexts. Continues with the study of the development of music and music literature in the Western world from the early Christian Church through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Illustrative materials include recording and scores. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 273. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
MUSI 266 | Jazz Appreciation | 3.00 |
History of jazz from its beginnings to its most progressive trends, using compositions and recordings to trace its stylistic and technical developments. Open to all students. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): Diversity Fine Arts Appreciation | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
MUSI 271 | Advanced Ear Training | 1.00 |
Sight singing, melodic and harmonic dictation, keyboard harmony, and rhythm drills to coincide with material covered in MUSI 273. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 102, MUSI 103, MUSI 172, MUSI 173, MUSI 174; co-requisites are MUSI 202, and MUSI 273. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
MUSI 272 | Advanced Ear Training | 1.00 |
Continuation of MUSI 271 with ear training exercises to coincide with material covered in MUSI 274. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course are MUSI 102, MUSI 103, MUSI 271; co-requisite are MUSI 203, and MUSI 274. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
MUSI 273 | Advanced Theory | 3.00 |
Study of secondary leading-tone chords, advanced modulation, and seventh chords. Analysis of works and part writing included. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 103, MUSI 174; co-requisite are MUSI 202, and MUSI 271. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
MUSI 274 | Advanced Theory | 3.00 |
Continuation of MUSI 273. Study of borrowed chords. Neapolitan 6th chords, Augmented 6th chords, extended tertian chords. Impressionistic elements, and 20th Century harmonic theory and application. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 273; co-requisite are MUSI 203, and MUSI 272. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
MUSI 275 | Composition | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Organization of musical ideas into logical and homogeneous form. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 174, or consent of instructor. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 289 | Music Elective | 1.00 - 9.00 |
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
MUSI 295 | Honors Recital | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Public performance of a 30-minute program of serious musical content. Prerequisite: consent of music faculty in area of applied study. | ||
MUSI 301 | Study Abroad | 1.00 - 6.00 |
Field trips designed by the Music Department faculty to give students direct experiences in foreign countries. Each program includes musical performances, preparatory reading, orientation meetings, a faculty-supervised study tour, and a detailed written evaluation of learning situations associated with the course. With consent of the relevant program and content adaptation, programs provided by other agencies can be considered for this credit. Students must obtain approval for taking these courses prior to participation. Otherwise the course may not count. For specific degree requirements, consult your advisor. Course can be repeated only if the content is different. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
MUSI 304 | Brass Ensemble | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for brass ensembles. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 305 | Woodwind Ensemble | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for woodwind ensembles. Offered to advanced performers provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 306 | String Ensemble | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for string ensembles. Offered to advanced performers provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 307 | Chamber Choir | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for chamber choir. Offered to advanced performers provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 308 | Percussion Ensemble | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for percussion ensembles. Offered to advanced performers provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 309 | Jazz Combo | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for jazz combos. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 310 | A Cappella Choir | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and preparation for performance of standard choral literature. Open to all students by audition. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 311 | Jazz Ensemble I | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and preparation for performance of jazz band literature from the swing era through the most progressive trends. Open to all students by audition. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 312 | Symphonic Band | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and preparation for performance of college band and wind ensemble literature. Open to all students by audition. Some university-owned instruments available. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 313 | Piano Ensemble | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for piano ensembles. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 314 | University Orchestra | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and preparation for performance of literature for orchestra and chamber orchestra from the 17th to 20th centuries. Open to all students by audition. Some university-owned instruments available. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 315 | Mixed Ensemble | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for mixed ensembles. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 316 | Men's Choir | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Study and performance of music suitable for male choir. Offered provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 317 | Vocal Production | 3.00 |
MUSI 317 | Opera Workshop | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Provides progressive training in the art of music and drama culminating in a performance of opera, operetta, musical theatre, and/or scenes. Required for all Junior and Senior voice performance majors. May be repeated for credit. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 320 | Applied Music-Flute/Piccolo | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Flute/Piccolo. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing of Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 321 | Applied Music-Oboe/English Horn | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Oboe/English Horn. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing of Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 322 | Applied Music-Clarinet | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Clarinet. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing of Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 323 | Applied Music-Saxophone | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Saxophone. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing of Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 324 | Applied Music-Bassoon | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Bassoon. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 325 | Applied Music-French Horn | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in French Horn. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 326 | Applied Music-Trumpet | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Trumpet. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instruments. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 327 | Applied Music-Trombone/Euphonium | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Trombone/Euphonium. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instruments. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 328 | Applied Music-Tuba | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Tuba. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instruments. Passing Advanced Standing Eam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 329 | Applied Music-Percussion | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Percussion. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instruments. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 330 | Applied Music-Guitar | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Guitar. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instruments. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 331 | Applied Music-Harp | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Harp. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instruments. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 332 | Applied Music-Violin | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Violin. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instruments. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 333 | Applied Music-Viola | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Viola. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 334 | Applied Music-Cello | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Cello. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing in Applied Music Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 335 | Applied Music-String Bass | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in String Bass. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing in Applied Music Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 336 | Applied Music-Piano | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Piano. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing in Applied Music Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 337 | Applied Music-Organ | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Organ. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing in Applied Music Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 338 | Applied Music-Harpsichord | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Haprsichord. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing in Applied Music Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is passing of Advanced Standing Exam in Applied Music. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 339 | Applied Music-Voice | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Private instruction in Voice.Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing in Applied Music Exam is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 341 | String Techniques | 1.00 |
Practical study of the orchestral stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass), including materials and methods of teaching. Primarily for music majors and minors, but open to all students with previous musical experience if class size permits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. | ||
MUSI 342 | String Techniques | 1.00 |
Continuation of MUSI 341. | ||
MUSI 350 | Concert-Recital Evaluation | 0.00 |
Attendance and evaluation of a specified number of concerts and recitals within and outside of class time. Written reviews of concerts required if taken for credit. Required of music majors and minors. Open to all students. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits per numerical level. | ||
MUSI 351 | Brass Repertory/Pedagogy | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire and pedagogy for various brass instruments. Instructor consent is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 352 | Woodwind Repertory/Pedagogy | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire and pedagogy for various woodwind instruments. Instructor consent is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 353 | Piano Repertory | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire for solo piano. May be repeated for credit. Instructor consent is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 354 | Organ Repertory/Pedagogy | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire and pedagogy for Organ. May be repeated for credit. Instructor consent is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 355 | String Repertory/Pedagogy | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire and pedagogy for various string instruments. Instructor consent is required to take this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 356 | Vocal Repertory | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire for solo voice. | ||
Prerequisites: Consent of cooperating Instructor and Department Chair. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 357 | Percussion Repertory/Pedagogy | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire and pedagogy for percussion. Instructor consent is required to take this course. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 358 | Harpsichord Repetory | 1.00 |
Study of repertoire and pedagogy for various instruments and voices. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. | ||
MUSI 360 | Music Appreciation | 3.00 |
Study of the musical elements, forms, and stylistic periods in Western musical culture. A discussion of composers' lives, individual styles, and representative works is included. Required listening. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): World Culture | ||
MUSI 361 | Music And World Culture | 3.00 |
Survey of non-Western musical cultures, including ethnic origins of folk and traditional music in America. Required listening. Open to all students. | ||
General Education Requirements (2016-17 and Prior Catalogs): World Culture | ||
MUSI 364 | Music History | 3.00 |
Continuation of MUSI 264. Includes the Renaissance through the Classic periods. Includes a study of the Baroque performance practices. Illustrative materials include recordings and scores. Required listening. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 264 and MUSI 274. | ||
MUSI 365 | Music History | 3.00 |
Continuation of MUSI 364. Includes the transition to the Romantic through the modern periods. Illustrative materials include recordings and scores. Required listening. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 364 and MUSI 274. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
MUSI 366 | Music History | 3.00 |
MUSI 367 | Marching Band Techniques | 1.00 |
Curriculum, materials and organization of the Marching Band component of instrumental music for the secondary school. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Every Other Year | ||
MUSI 369 | Choral Pedagogy | 1.00 |
Study of pedagogy of voice training in the amateur choir; adolescent voice change process; attendant materials and exercises. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 380. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Every Other Year | ||
MUSI 370 | Vocal Pedagogy | 1.00 |
Study of vocal technique and physiology as it pertains to singing and the teaching of singing. This will be achieved through lectures, readings, discussions, written assignments, teaching and observations. | ||
Prerequisites: Co-requisite for taking this course is enrollment in MUSI 239, MUSI 339, or MUSI 439. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Every Other Year | ||
MUSI 371 | Counterpoint 16Th C Style | 2.00 |
A practical study of the medieval modes and the polyphony of the motet and mass of the 16th Century. Prerequisite: MUSI 274. | ||
MUSI 372 | Counterpoint | 3.00 |
Techniques of 2-, 3-, and 4-part imitative and non-imitative polyphonic styles of the Renaissance and Baroque period, learned through analysis and writing. Students will use their knowledge by arranging and adapting this music to meet the needs and ability levels of school music ensembles. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 274. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
MUSI 373 | Form And Analysis | 2.00 |
Acquaints students with major forms and styles of music from the Renaissance to the present. Formal and harmonic analysis of selected examples. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 274. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
MUSI 374 | Orchestration | 2.00 |
Theoretical study of musical instruments. Scoring for band and orchestra and arranging/adapting music for a variety of performance situations. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 274. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Every Other Year | ||
MUSI 375 | Composition | 4.00 |
Organization of musical ideas into logical and homogeneous form. Prerequiste:: MUSI 274 or consent of instructor. Open to Compostion majors only. | ||
Prerequisites: MUSI 274 is a pre-requisite | ||
MUSI 376 | Composition | 4.00 |
Original composition with emphasis on traditional forms. Prerequisite: MUSI 274 or consent of instructor. Open to Composition majors only. | ||
Prerequisites: MUSI 274 is a pre-requisite | ||
MUSI 377 | Jazz Arranging and Composing | 4.00 |
Study of techniques and skills necessary to write for small and large jazz ensembles. Prerequisite: MUSI 274 or consent of instructor. Open to Composition majors only. | ||
Prerequisites: MUSI 274 is a pre-requisite | ||
MUSI 378 | Jazz Improv | 2.00 |
Study of listening techniques, theory, and transcribing techniques used in jazz performance. Prerequisite: Music 174 or consent of instructor. | ||
MUSI 379 | Jazz Band Techniques | 1.00 |
Study of the essential skills required of jazz educators, with a primary focus on teaching jazz at the middle school and high school level. Survey of jazz ensemble literature. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is admittance to Music Major with Junior class standing. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Every Other Year | ||
MUSI 380 | Beginning Conducting | 2.00 |
Introduction to the science of conducting gestures and the meaning they communicate to musicians. Emphasis on techniques used in conducting vocal ensembles. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 272 and MUSI 274. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
MUSI 381 | Advanced Conducting | 1.00 |
Continuation of MUSI 380 with emphasis on techniques used in conducting instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: MUSI 380. | ||
Prerequisites: MUSI 380 is a pre-requisite | ||
MUSI 387 | Piano Pedagogy | 2.00 |
Intensive study and evaluation of the various methods books used in piano teaching, both for beginners and intermediate level literature. Presentation of related pedagogy problems encountered in piano teaching. Prerequisite: Three years private piano study. | ||
MUSI 389 | Music Elective | 1.00 - 12.00 |
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
MUSI 391 | Practicum-Keyboard Accompanying | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Extensive individual or group study in the theory and practice of musical performance, conducting, or musical group organization and promotion. Projects are designed in consultation with the instructor and/or the student's advisor. May be repeated for credit. Audition and consent of Music Faculty are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 392 | Practicum-Jazz Improvisation | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Extensive individual or group study in the theory and practice of musical performance, conducting, or musical group organization and promotion. Projects are designed in consultation with the instructor and/or the student's advisor. May be repeated for credit. Audition and consent of Music Faculty are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 393 | Practicum/Jazz Arranging & Composing | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Extensive individual or group study in the theory and practice of musical performance, conducting, or musical group organization and promotion. Projects are designed in consultation with the instructor and/or the student's advisor. May be repeated for credit. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 394 | Piano Technology | 1.00 |
Study of basic piano operation and maintenance with opportunity for hands-on experience. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
MUSI 395 | Half Recital | 1.00 |
Public performance of a 30-minute program of serious musical content. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 420 | Applied Music-Flute/Piccolo | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Flute/Piccolo. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 421 | Applied Music-Oboe/English Horn | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Oboe/English Horn. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 422 | Applied Music-Clarinet | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Clarinet. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 423 | Applied Music-Saxophone | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Saxophone. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 424 | Applied Music-Bassoon | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Bassoon. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 425 | Applied Music-French Horn | 4.00 |
Private instruction in French Horn. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 426 | Applied Music-Trumpet | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Trumpet. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 427 | Applied Music-Trombone/Euphonium | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Trombone/Euphonium. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 428 | Applied Music-Tuba | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Tuba. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 429 | Applied Music-Percussion | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Percussion. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 430 | Applied Music-Guitar | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Guitar. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 431 | Applied Music-Harp | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Harp. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 432 | Applied Music-Violin | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Violin. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 433 | Applied Music-Viola | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Viola. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 434 | Applied Music-Cello | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Cello. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 435 | Applied Music-String Bass | 4.00 |
Private instruction in String Bass. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 436 | Applied Music-Piano | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Piano. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 437 | Applied Music-Organ | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Organ. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 438 | Applied Music-Harpsichord | 4.00 |
Private instruction in voice, keyboard, guitar, and band and orchestra instruments. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or an audition. | ||
MUSI 439 | Applied Music-Voice | 4.00 |
Private instruction in Voice. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 475 | Composition | 4.00 |
Writing songs, choral and instrumental pieces. Prerequisite: MUSI 375, 376 and 377, or consent of instructor. Open to Composition majors only. | ||
Prerequisites: MUSI 375, 376, and 377 are pre-requisites | ||
MUSI 476 | Composition | 1.00 - 4.00 |
Original composition in large forms. Prerequisite: MUSI 475 or consent of instructor. | ||
MUSI 482 | Conducting Practicum | 1.00 |
Continued study of advanced conducting techniques. May be repeated for credit. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 380. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 489 | Music Elective | 0.00 - 99.00 |
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
MUSI 490 | Independent Study | 1.00 - 4.00 |
For advanced music students who have shown themselves capable of independent work. Research topic selected in consultation with the faculty member who will supervise the student. | ||
Prerequisites: Consent of cooperating Instructor and Department Chair. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
MUSI 495 | Full Recital | 2.00 |
Public performance of a 60-minute program of serious musical content. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 395 and permission of faculty in area of applied study. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms |