Music
Chair: Tracy Cowden
Professors: J. R. Sochinski, and W. J. Crone
Associate Professors: I.I. Bukvic, T. Cowden, W. E. Easter, W. J. Glazebrook, E. Lyon, and A. Weinstein
Assistant Professors: D. Bigler, J. Crafton, C. Nichols, P. Paglialonga, A. Stevens, B. Thorsett, A. Wyatt, J. Caldwell, and H. Yoo
Instructors: E. Crone, A. Cowan, M. E. Dunston, K. Hutchins, R.J. Masters, D. M. McKee, J. Bean,
N. Paglialonga, and W. Parrish
Professor Emeritus: D. Widder, J. Husser, V. Burnsed, and D. Jacobson
Academic Advisor: Tammy Henderson
Overview
The Virginia Tech Department of Music provides high-quality training to a select number of music majors, as well as ensembles and courses for large numbers of non-music majors. Instruction takes place in a handsome new facility which has superb rehearsal rooms, well-designed practice rooms and music teaching studios, a beautiful acoustically engineered Recital Salon, and laboratories with state-of-the-art electronic equipment for music study, recording, and digital music.
The curriculum offers an excellent liberal arts education with a low professor/student ratio combined with the library, computer facilities, and cultural interaction which only a major comprehensive university can provide. Learning is enhanced by the use of music technology across the curriculum and innovative programs such as laboratory ensembles and extensive teaching experiences in the music education program. Together with traditional degree programs in Performance, Music Education, Technology and Composition, students may design a degree plan combining music with virtually all other majors offered by the university.
Virginia Tech faculty artists and scholars have performed and lectured at conventions, in music festivals, and on concert series throughout the United States and in Canada, Europe, Asia, and South America. Each year, internationally known guest artists join forces with our faculty to perform world caliber performances on campus.
Prospective music majors must successfully complete an audition/interview. Contact the chairperson of the Music Scholarship and Audition Committee, School of Performing Arts, 195 Alumni Mall (0141), Henderson Hall, Room 247, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0240 to receive information concerning auditions and scholarship opportunities. Scholarship support is available. Please also refer to the School of Performing Arts general information section for details.
The major in music, leading to a B.A., emphasizes four areas of music: music education; performance; technology and composition as well as a designed option. This designed option area is provided as a means for a student to tailor music and non-music courses into a curriculum that best meets the interests of the student. In addition to fulfilling the Curriculum for Liberal Education and the core curriculum requirements of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, the music major must pursue a concentration in one of the above areas of emphasis.
There are eight primary options available to music majors. These are:
- 84-Credit Music Education Option (see website for details)
- 51-Credit Performance - Liberal Arts Option
- 78-Credit Performance - Professional Vocal Option
- 78-Credit Performance - Professional Instrumental Option
- 78-Credit Composition - Professional Option
- 52-Credit Music Technology - Liberal Arts Option
- 78-Credit Music Technology - Professional Option
In addition, all music majors must meet a minimum level of piano proficiency no later than two semesters prior to graduation. Music majors are expected to participate in an ensemble or as an accompanist every semester of residence and attend a minimum number of concerts and recitals. Additional curriculum and policy information is available in the Handbook for Music Majors on the department website.
There are three options available as a minor in music, including a general option, a music technology option and a jazz option. The minor in music consists of 18 semester hours selected from performance, history/literature, and theory/composition. Interested students should contact Tammy Henderson, Virginia Tech, 246 Henderson Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0240 or at tammyh@vt.edu for the exact requirements.
The department follows the Curriculum for Liberal Education except in Area 4 - Scientific Reasoning and Discovery, of which two credits of laboratory science are not required. Both the Department of Music and the university foreign language requirement are the same, except for vocal performance majors.
Degree Requirements
The graduation requirements in effect at the time of graduation apply. When choosing the degree requirements information, always choose the year of your expected date of graduation. Requirements for graduation are referred to via university publications as "Checksheets". The number of credit hours required for degree completion varies among curricula. Students must satisfactorily complete all requirements and university obligations for degree completion.
The university reserves the right to modify requirements in a degree program. However, the university will not alter degree requirements less than two years from the expected graduation year unless there is a transition plan for students already in the degree program.
Please visit the University Registrar website at http://registrar.vt.edu/graduation-multi-brief/index1.html for degree requirements.
Satisfactory Progress
University policy requires that students who are making satisfactory progress toward a degree meet minimum criteria toward the General Education (Curriculum for Liberal Education) (see "Academics") and toward the degree in music.
Satisfactory progress requirements toward the B.A. in Music can be found on the major checksheet by visiting the University Registrar website at http://registrar.vt.edu/graduation-multi-brief/index1.html.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (MUS)
1004 (TA 1004): SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
Orientation to the School of Performing Arts philosophy
and the resources of the School, the College, and the
University. Cultivate a common intellectual, analytical,
and creative conversation among first-year students. Enhance
student participation in the creative and scholarly life of
the Schoolâs programs. Foster a sense of community and
understanding across disciplines.
(1H,1C)
1005-1006: THEORY/FUNDAMENTALS
Development of understanding the basic components of the
composition of music through reading and writing the
symbolic notation as it appears on the page, and realizing
the experimental and expressive content of music
performance through singing, ear training, and practice at
a keyboard instrument.
(3H,3C)
1104: MUSIC APPRECIATION
Survey of the art of music encompassing a variety of music
styles and historical eras in both the western and non-
western world. Students will develop strategies to
contextualize music, via listening, from the perspective of
the listener, composer, and performer.
(3H,3C)
2025-2026: THEORY/HARMONY
Study of structure, relationship, and function of chords
through harmonization of bass and melody lines and through
written analysis. Majors and minors only.
Pre: 1006.
Co: 2045 for 2025; 2046 for 2026.
(3H,3C)
2045-2046: SIGHTSINGING LABORATORY
Study and practice of techniques involved in the sight
reading and sightsinging of printed music. Majors and
minors only.
Co: 2025 for 2045; 2026 for 2046.
(3L,1C)
2054: INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
History, theory, and applications of music technology
for notating music and recording and editing audio, using
computer software and digital audio equipment. Consent
Required.
(3H,3C)
2055-2056: AUDIO TECHNOLOGY FOR MUSIC
Develops basic understanding of audio technology
for musical applications, focusing on todayâs digital
audio recording and editing technologies including
microphone use, live recording, and studio session
recording. Develops critical listening skills through
lab experimentation and recording. Pre: 2054 and
permission of instructor required.
Pre: 2054.
(3H,3C)
2065-2066: MUSIC COMPOSITION
Organizing the basic elements of music: pitch, rhythm,
timbre, articulation, and dynamics. Composing pieces for
solo instruments and duos. Preparing scores and parts, for
performances and recordings of the compositions. Knowledge
of basic music theory required. Consent Required.
(2H,2C)
2115,2116: SURVEY OF MUSIC
Music and composers of all historical periods will be heard
and studied to acquaint the students with the music of
Western Civilization. The emphasis will be on listening
rather than on reading, writing, and performing music
skills.
(3H,3C)
2214: CLASS APPLIED PIANO
Group piano lessons for beginners or for students at an
early stage of keyboard development. May be repeated for
1 credit. Consent required.
(3L,1C)
2224: CLASS APPLIED VOICE
Group voice lessons for beginners or for students at an
early stage of vocal development. May be repeated for 1
credit. Consent required.
(3L,1C)
2234: CLASS APPLIED STRINGS
Group string lessons for beginners or for students at an
early stage of string development. May be repeated for
1 credit. Consent required.
(3L,1C)
2244: CLASS APPLIED WOODWINDS
Group woodwind lessons for beginners or for students at
an early stage of woodwind development. May be repeated
for 1 credit. Consent required.
(3L,1C)
2254: CLASS APPLIED BRASS
Group brass lessons for beginners or for students at an
early stage of brass development. May be repeated for 1
credit. Consent required.
(3L,1C)
2264: CLASS APPLIED PERCUSSION
Group percussion lessons for beginners or for students
at an early stage of development. May be repeated for 1
credit. Consent required.
(3L,1C)
2274: MUSIC EDUCATION LAB ENSEMBLE
Music education laboratory ensemble. Performance techniques,
teaching methods, management procedures, materials and
literature for school music ensembles. May be repeated for
credit.
(1L,1C)
2284: PIANO ACCOMPANYING
Examine and practice the skills necessary for successful
piano accompanying. Develop keyboard skills such as
sightreading, transposition, choral score reading, and
harmonization. Learn principles of accompanying vocal
repertoire, instrumental repertoire, including large
ensemble repertoire; adapt orchestral reductions for piano.
Instructor consent required.
(2H,2C)
2514: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED VOICE
Individual instruction in voice. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2515-2516: VOCAL DICTION
An introduction to principles of vocal diction for singing
using the International Phonetic Alphabet and standard
foreign-language pronunciation techniques. Two semesters.
Fall semester: Italian, Latin, and English. Spring
semester: French and German. One credit hour.
Pre: 2514 or 4514.
(1L,1C)
2524: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED KEYBOARD
Individual instruction in keyboard. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2534: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED VIOLIN
Individual instruction in violin. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2544: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED VIOLA
Individual instruction in viola. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2554: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED CELLO
Individual instruction in cello. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2564: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED BASS
Individual instruction in bass. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2574: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED FLUTE
Individual instruction in flute. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2584: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED OBOE
Individual instruction in oboe. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2594: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED CLARINET
Individual instruction in clarinet. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2604 (TA 2604): INTRODUCTION TO ARTS MARKETING
An introduction to the theories and practice of marketing
and building community engagement as applied to arts
activities and professional not-for-profit arts
organizations, through a survey of standard marketing
approaches, examination of current practices in the field
and direct hands-on experience.
(3H,3C)
2614: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED SAXOPHONE
Individual instruction in saxophone. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2624: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED BASSOON
Individual instruction in bassoon. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2634: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED HORN
Individual instruction in horn. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2644: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED TRUMPET
Individual instruction in trumpet. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2654: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED TROMBONE
Individual instruction in trombone. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2664: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED BARITONE
Individual instruction in baritone. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2674: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED TUBA
Individual instruction in tuba. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2684: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED PERCUSSION
Individual instruction in percussion. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2714: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED HISTORICAL WIND INSTRUMENTS
Individual instruction in historical wind instruments.
May be repeated. Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2724: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED HISTORICAL STRING INSTRUMENTS
Individual instruction in historical string instruments.
May be repeated. Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2734: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED COMPOSITION
Individual instruction in composition. May be repeated.
Consent and audition required.
Variable credit course.
2754: INDIVIDUAL APPLIED RECORDING
Individual instruction through directed experiential
learning of music recording and production. Integration
of critical listening, acoustics, audio recording, and
signal processing with music theory and performance.
An emphasis on hands-on exploratory research in the use
of instruments, acoustics, and microphone techniques
combined with traditional methods and emerging
technologies to capture and produce recordings of
musical performances and works in a natural and
effective manner. Permission required. May be repeated for a
maximum of 8 hours.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2055.
2815-2816: JAZZ IMPROVISATION
Fundamental principles of jazz improvisation. Topics
include interval relationships, chord identification, modes
and modality, blues and ii-V-I chord progressions.
Pre: Permission of instructor required.
(2H,2C)
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3024: COUNTERPOINT
Study of the development and aesthetics of contrapuntal
techniques throughout the common practice period.
Pre: 2026.
(3H,3C)
3035-3036: ADVANCED CLASS PIANO
Develop keyboard skills such as sightreading, harmonization,
transposition, learn all scales/arpeggios and important
keyboard progressions. A grade of C or better required in
prerequisite.
Pre: 2214 for 3035; 3035 for 3036.
(3L,1C)
3044: ORCHESTRATION & ANALYSIS
An introduction to the craft of scoring and arranging of
music for full orchestra. Analysis of scores, small
projects and a full orchestration project.
Pre: 3034.
(3H,3C)
3045-3046: ADVANCED EAR TRAINING
3045: Hearing chromatic chord function in melodic and
harmonic contexts. Sight-singing chromatic melodies and
performing chromatic progressions. Aurally recognizing
musical form (binary, ternary, strophic). Discovering
markedness in common practice era music and recognizing
commonalities with and differences from other music cultures
A grade of C or better required in prerequisite.
3046: Hearing chord function in advanced chromatic melodic
and harmonic contexts. Sight-singing advanced chromatic
melodies and performing highly chromatic progressions.
Aurally recognizing musical form (sonata, rondo, other
forms). Hypothesizing about evolution of style and
articulating intertextual experience. A grade of C or
better required in prerequisite.
Pre: 2046 for 3045; 3045 for 3046.
(3L,1C)
3054: INTRODUCTION TO VOCAL/CHORAL ARRANGING
Techniques of arranging music for vocal/choral ensembles.
Emphasis on transcription from recordings to develop
rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation skills.
Discussion, transcription, listening, small writing
exercises, final project.
Pre: 3035, 3036.
(3H,3C)
3055-3056: MUSIC AND MEDIA PRODUCTION
Develops advanced knowledge of music production through
practical application of music recording and production
technologies, including advanced microphone techniques,
critical listening, and critical artistic evaluation skills.
Individual and group production projects. Hands-on
experience with a variety of expressive media technologies
including CD and DVD production in a collaborative, inter-
disciplinary team approach.
Pre: 2056 and continuation examination.
Pre: 2056.
(3H,3C)
3064: DIGITAL SOUND MANIPULATION
Study of recording technology and its effects on music.
Aesthetics of electronic music. Recording and editing
digital sound. Visual programming for live sound synthesis
and processing. Acoustic compilers for programmatic sound
processing and synthesis. Individual creative applications
of tools learned in class. Team-based work on creative
projects.
(3H,3C)
3065-3066: COMPUTER MUSIC AND MULTIMEDIA DESIGN
A two-semester study of interactive multimedia composition
and performance software as a foundation for creative work
and research endeavors. Also provides an in-depth study of
digital sound synthesis, algorithmic creation of multimedia
content, and the design of audio-visual interactive systems
using latest technologies. Must meet pre-requisite or have
permission of the instructor
Pre: 2054 for 3065; 2054, 3065 for 3066.
(3H,3C)
3114: SYMPHONIC LITERATURE
Study of representative works of symphonic music from the
eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, with
corollary readings in the history of musical ideas.
Consent required.
(3H,3C)
3115,3116: MUSIC IN AMERICA
An introduction to the history and stylistic evolution
of American music from the seventeenth century to the
present.
(3H,3C)
3124: 20TH CENTURY MUSIC LITERATURE
An introduction to music in Europe and America since 1945;
supplementary study in the aesthetics of contemporary music.
Consent required.
(3H,3C)
3134: VOCAL MUSIC LITERATURE
Covers vocal music of Europe and America, especially music
composed the eighteenth century. Examines differences in
style and forms of choral and solo-vocal expression
characteristic of the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and
Modern eras. Discusses issues of vocal performance
practice. Ability to read music required.
(3H,3C)
3135-3136: HISTORY AND ANALYSIS OF MUSICAL STYLES
The history of Western music from 1100 to the present as an
evolution of musical styles. Extensive analysis of the
music, stylistic attributes, normative forms, and
representative literature of each period. Historical and
philosophical background of each period. The study of
analytical techniques to improve comprehension and
performance.
Pre: 2026 for 3135; 2026, 3135 for 3136.
Co: 3145 for 3135; 3146 for 3136.
(3H,3C)
3144: EARLY MUSIC LITERATURE
Covers vocal and instrumental music from the Middle Ages to
the eighteenth century. Examines differences in style and
forms of expression characteristic especially of Medieval,
Renaissance, and early Baroque music. Discusses issues of
performance practice. Ability to read music required.
(3H,3C)
3145-3146: MUSICAL STYLES LITERACY LABORATORY
Aural study of Western music from 1100 to the present as an
evolution of musical styles. Extensive listening to the
music of each stylistic period. Supervised as well as
self-paced study using HyperMedia technology. Automated
examinations.
Co: 3136, 3135 for 3145.
(1L,1C)
3154: PIANO LITERATURE
Study of representative works of keyboard repertoire
from the 17th century to the works of contemporary
composers. Extensive stylistic analysis and discussion of
performance practice. Pre: consent required.
(3H,3C)
3164: HISTORY OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC
Electronic music literature in historical context.
Electronic music practices of the 20th and 21st
centuries. The technologies of electronic music. Analysis
of electronic music. Historical origins and trends in
electronic music. Connections between experimental and
popular forms of electronic music.
(3H,3C)
3164H: HISTORY OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC
Electronic music literature in historical context.
Electronic music practices of the 20th and 21st
centuries. The technologies of electronic music. Analysis
of electronic music. Historical origins and trends in
electronic music. Connections between experimental and
popular forms of electronic music.
(3H,3C)
3214: TEACHING MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Methods of teaching elementary school music. Emphasis on
Kodaly, Orff, and traditional music textbook series
approaches to teaching music in elementary schools.
Pre: Instructor permission and successful completion of
sophomore music continuation exam.
Co: 4964.
(3H,3C)
3225-3226: CONDUCTING
An introduction to the practice and theory of ensemble
conducting and leadership. 3225: Basic conducting skills,
and choral conducting. 3226: Intermediate conducting
skills, and instrumental conducting. Consent required.
(3H,3C)
3234: PIANO PEDAGOGY
Examination of principles and practice of piano pedagogy.
Covers teaching methods, materials and literature
for the independent studio teacher. Pre: consent required.
(3H,3C)
3314: INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE MUSIC
Instruction and participation in the various instrumental
musical performance ensembles under direction of members
of the music faculty. 3314 and/or 3414 may be repeated for
a combined maximum of 8 hours. Consent and audition
required.
(3H,1C)
3414: CHORAL ENSEMBLE MUSIC
Instruction and participation in the various choral
ensembles under the direction of the music faculty. 3314
and/or 3414 may be repeated for a combined maximum of 8
hours. Consent and audition required.
(3H,1C)
3815-3816: ADVANCED JAZZ IMPROVISATION
Topics will include in-depth analysis of the great
improvisers in multiple genres with a focus on developing
professional-level skills.
Pre: 2816 for 3815; 3815 for 3816.
(2H,2C)
3984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4014: TOPICS IN ADVANCED ELECTROACOUSTIC RESEARCH
Rotating advanced research topics in electroacoustic music.
Sonification, spatialization, algorithmic music, electronic
music instrument design, digital performance ensembles, and
advanced computer music composition. Repeatable with
different content up to a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Pre: 3066, 3164.
(3H,3C)
4014H: TOPICS ADV ELECTROACOUSTIC RES
Rotating advanced research topics in electroacoustic music.
Sonification, spatialization, algorithmic music, electronic
music instrument design, digital performance ensembles,
and advanced computer music composition. Repeatable with
different content up to a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Pre: 3066, 3164.
(3H,3C)
4055-4056: MUSIC TECHNOLOGY SENIOR SEMINAR
Weekly seminars in music technology with group discussion
of progress in current student projects, the current state
of artistic and business practices in the recording
industry, and guest lecturers drawn from the professional
world.
Pre: 3056.
(1H,1C)
4124: SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE
Specific, in depth study of one of several topics in music
history and or literature.
Pre: 3136.
(3H,3C)
4204: REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
Techniques and materials for rehearsing secondary school
music performance ensembles. Pre: Instructor permission
and successful completion of the sophomore music
continuation exam.
(3H,3C)
4514: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED VOICE
Individual instruction in voice at an advanced level.
Majors only. May be repeated. Performance continuation
exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2514.
4524: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED KEYBOARD
Individual instruction in keyboard at an advanced level.
May be repeated. Performance continuation exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2524.
4534: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED VIOLIN
Individual instruction in violin at an advanced level.
Majors only. May be repeated. Performance continuation
exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2534.
4544: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED VIOLA
Individual instruction in viola at an advanced level.
Majors only. May be repeated. Performance continuation
exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2544.
4554: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED CELLO
Individual instruction in cello at an advanced level.
Majors only. May be repeated. Performance continuation
exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2554.
4564: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED BASS
Individual instruction in bass at an advanced level.
Majors only. May be repeated. Performance continuation
exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2564.
4574: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED FLUTE
Individual instruction in flute at an advanced level.
Majors only. May be repeated. Performance continuation
exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2574.
4584: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED OBOE
Individual instruction in oboe at an advanced level.
May be repeated. Performance continuation exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2584.
4594: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED CLARINET
Individual instruction in clarinet at an advanced level.
Majors only. May be repeated. Performance continuation
exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2594.
4614: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED SAXOPHONE
Individual instruction in saxophone at an advanced level.
Majors only. May be repeated. Performance continuation
exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2614.
4624: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED BASSOON
Individual instruction in bassoon at an advanced level.
Majors only. May be repeated. Performance continuation
exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2624.
4634: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED HORN
Individual instruction in horn at an advanced level.
Majors only. May be repeated. Performance continuation
exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2634.
4644: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED TRUMPET
Individual instruction in trumpet at an advanced level.
Majors only. May be repeated. Performance continuation
exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2644.
4654: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED TROMBONE
Individual instruction in trombone at an advanced level.
Majors only. May be repeated. Performance continuation
exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2654.
4664: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED BARITONE
Individual instruction in baritone at an advanced level.
Majors only. May be repeated. Performance continuation
exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2664.
4674: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED TUBA
Individual instruction in tuba at an advanced level.
Majors only. May be repeated. Performance continuation
exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2674.
4684: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED PERCUSSION
Individual instruction in percussion at an advanced
level. Majors only. May be repeated. Performance
continuation exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2684.
4714: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED HISTORICAL WIND INSTUMENTS
Individual instruction in historical wind instruments at
an advanced level. Majors only. May be repeated.
Performance continuation exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2714.
4724: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED HISTORICAL STRING INSTRUMENTS
Individual instruction in historical string instruments
at an advanced level. May be repeated. Performance
continuation exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2724.
4734: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED COMPOSITION
Individual instruction in composition at an advanced
level. Majors only. May be repeated. Performance
continuation exam required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2734.
4744: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED CONDUCTING
Individual instruction in conducting at an advanced
level. May be repeated. Consent required.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 3225, 3226.
4754: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED RECORDING
Individual instruction through directed experiential
learning in music recording and production at an advanced
level. Integration of critical listening, acoustics, audio
recording, signal processing, audio mixing, and audio
mastering with music theory and performance. An
emphasis in hands-on exploratory research in the use of
instruments, acoustics, microphones, recording, and
production techniques combined with traditional methods and
emerging technologies to capture and produce recordings in
an artistic manner suitable for use in a senior portfolio.
Permission required. May be repeated for a maximum of
12 hours.
Variable credit course.
Pre: 2754.
4764: ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL APPLIED ELECTROACOUSTICS
Individual instruction and completion of a major project in
electroacoustic composition, performance, or research, at
an advanced level. Repeatable up to three times for a
maximum of 3 credit hours.
Pre: 3064, 3066.
(1H,1C)
4964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974H: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
4994H: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.