13.1 Applied Music Courses

MUS 140A/B Principal Applied Study I

requires one hour per week of individual instruction (vocal or instrumental).

AR:

attendance is required at a minimum number of professional concerts and events

CH:

CO:

one of MUS 2611, 2612, 2613, 2615, 2616, 2617, or 2619 in accordance with Ensemble listed under the Core Program

OR:

one hour per week of Studio Class

PR:

admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 1700 Introduction to Music Technology

provides a practical introduction to useful computer tools for musicians, such as music notation software, basic digital audio editing, and new media.

CH:

CO:

MUS 140A/B

LC:

PR:

admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 2401 Functional Keyboard I

is an introduction to practical keyboard skills for students whose Principal Applied Study is not piano or organ. Functional accompaniment, transposition and score reading are emphasized.

CH:

LC:

PR:

MUS 1108, successful completion of the Piano Proficiency Test, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

UL:

may not be taken for credit by students whose Principal Applied Study is a keyboard instrument.

MUS 2402 Functional Keyboard II

is a continuation of MUS 2401.

CH:

LC:

PR:

MUS 2401 and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

UL:

may not be taken for credit by students whose Principal Applied Study is a keyboard instrument.

MUS 240A/B Principal Applied Study II

is a continuation of MUS 140A/B.

AR:

attendance is required at a minimum number of professional concerts and events

CH:

CO:

one of MUS 2611, 2612, 2613, 2615, 2616, 2617, or 2619 in accordance with Ensemble listed under the Core Program

OR:

one hour per week of Studio Class

PR:

MUS 140A/B and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 2411 Advanced Functional Keyboard I

is an introduction to practical keyboard skills for students whose Principal Applied Study is piano or organ. Functional accompaniment, transposition and score reading are emphasized.

CH:

LC:

PR:

MUS 1108, permission of the instructor for students whose Principal Applied Study is not a keyboard instrument, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 2412 Advanced Functional Keyboard II

is a continuation of MUS 2411.

CH:

LC:

PR:

MUS 2411, permission of the instructor for students whose Principal Applied Study is not a keyboard instrument, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 2611 Festival Choir

requires three hours rehearsal per week.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

PR:

approval of the instructor

UL:

not applicable as an elective under the Bachelor of Arts program; students in the Faculty of Education should consult the Office of Undergraduate Programs in the Faculty of Education regarding applicability of this course to their education degree program.

MUS 2612 Chamber Choir

requires three hours rehearsal per week.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

PR:

an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.

UL:

MUS 2613 Chamber Orchestra

requires three hours rehearsal per week.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

PR:

an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.

UL:

MUS 2614 Concert Band

- inactive course.

MUS 2615 Jazz Orchestra

requires three hours rehearsal per week.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

PR:

an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.

UL:

available for credit only to students who successfully audition for participation in the ensemble; not applicable as an elective under the Bachelor of Arts program; students in the Faculty of Education should consult the Office of Undergraduate Programs in the Faculty of Education regarding applicability of this course to their education degree program.

MUS 2616 Opera Workshop

requires three hours rehearsal per week.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

PR:

an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.

UL:

MUS 2617 Opera Workshop

requires six hours rehearsal per week.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

PR:

an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.

UL:

MUS 2619 Wind Ensemble

requires three hours rehearsal per week.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

PR:

an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition

UL:

MUS 2620 Instrumental Ensemble

- inactive course.

MUS 263A/B Chamber Orchestra

requires 15 hours of rehearsal per semester.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

1 credit hour per two semesters

PR:

an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.

UL:

MUS 265A/B Jazz Orchestra

requires 15 hours of rehearsal per semester.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

1 credit hour per two semesters

PR:

an audition. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.

UL:

MUS 2700 Lyric Diction I

is a study of English, German, French and Italian lyric diction. The International Phonetic Alphabet will be introduced and applied to singing in these four languages.

CH:

LC:

PR:

open only to students whose Principal Applied Study is Voice and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 2701 Lyric Diction II

is a continuation of MUS 2700.

CH:

LC:

PR:

MUS 2700; open only to students whose Principal Applied Study is Voice and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 3401 Functional Keyboard III

is continuation of MUS 2402. Emphasis is on functional keyboard skills for classroom music teachers.

CH:

LC:

PR:

MUS 2402 and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

UL:

may not be taken for credit by students whose Principal Applied Study is a keyboard instrument

MUS 3402 Functional Keyboard IV

is a continuation of MUS 3401.

CH:

LC:

PR:

MUS 3401 and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

UL:

may not be taken for credit by students whose Principal Applied Study is a keyboard instrument

MUS 340A/B Principal Applied Study III

is a continuation of MUS 240A/B for students whose Major is other than Performance.

AR:

attendance is required at a minimum number of professional concerts and events

CH:

CO:

one of MUS 2611, 2612, 2613, 2615, 2616, 2617, or 2619 in accordance with Ensemble listed under the Core Program

CR:

MUS 345A/B

OR:

one hour per week of Studio Class

PR:

MUS 240A/B, successful completion of MUS 1006, 1108, 1118, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 3411 Advanced Functional Keyboard III

is a continuation of MUS 2412. Emphasis is on functional keyboard skills for classroom music teachers.

CH:

LC:

PR:

MUS 2412, permission of the instructor for students whose Principal Applied Study is not a keyboard instrument, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 3412 Advanced Functional Keyboard IV

is a continuation of MUS 3411.

CH:

LC:

PR:

MUS 3411, permission of the instructor for students whose Principal Applied Study is not a keyboard instrument, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 345A/B Principal Applied Study III - Performance

is a continuation of MUS 240A/B. A more intensive approach to performance than in MUS 340A/B. Students are required to present a public recital consisting of 25 to 35 minutes of music. The passing grade is 50%, but a minimum final grade of 75% in both the course and the recital is required as a prerequisite for Music 445A and for continuance in the Performance Major.

AR:

attendance is required at a minimum number of professional concerts and events

CH:

CO:

one of MUS 2611, 2612, 2613, 2615, 2616, 2617, or 2619 in accordance with Ensemble listed under the Core Program

CR:

MUS 340A/B

OR:

one hour per week of Studio Class

PR:

MUS 240A/B, successful completion of MUS 1006, 1108, and 1118, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program; open only to Performance Majors

MUS 3500 Chamber Music Seminar

is an introduction to principles and practices in chamber music performance with an overview of repertoire research methods.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

CO:

first registration in MUS 3511 or 3512

PR:

an audition and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program. Contact the instructor or the School of Music office before the beginning of the semester regarding the audition.

MUS 3511 Chamber Music

requires the ensemble to prepare and perform a recital of 10-15 minutes of music. Each ensemble receives six hours of coaching in preparation for the performance.

AR:

attendance is required at all coachings and masterclasses

CH:

1 per semester

CO:

MUS 3500 for first registration in MUS 3511 or 3512

PR:

permission of the instructor and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program; repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 8 credit hours

MUS 3512 Chamber Music

requires the ensemble to prepare and perform a recital of 18-22 minutes of music. Each ensemble receives nine hours of coaching in preparation for the performance.

AR:

attendance is required at all coachings and masterclasses

CH:

2 per semester

CO:

MUS 3500 for first registration in MUS 3511 or 3512

PR:

permission of the instructor and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program; repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 12 credit hours

MUS 3513 Chamber Music

requires the ensemble to prepare and perform a recital of 25-30 minutes of music. Each ensemble receives twelve hours of coaching in preparation for the performance.

AR:

attendance is required at all coachings and masterclasses

CH:

3 per semester

PR:

permission of the instructor and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program; repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 18 credit hours

MUS 3514 Small Ensemble

is a conducted ensemble requiring two hours per week of rehearsal.

CH:

1 per semester

PR:

permission of the Dean and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 6 credit hours

MUS 3515 Accompaniment

requires the students to meet for one hour per week in a masterclass. Coaching will be given to prepare for performance of a 15- to 20-minute program with a singer or instrumentalist.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

1 per semester

PR:

admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program; open only to students whose Principal Applied Study is a keyboard instrument; others by permission of the Dean; repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 4 credit hours

MUS 3516 Accompaniment

requires students to meet for one hour per week in a masterclass. Coaching will be given to prepare for performance of a half-hour program with a singer or instrumentalist.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

2 per semester

PR:

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 8 credit hours

MUS 3517 World Music Ensemble

is a coached activity exploring one or more world music repertoires. This ensemble requires 2 hours of rehearsal per week.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

1 per semester

PR:

admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 6 credit hours

MUS 3518 Contemporary Music/Improvisation Ensemble

is a coached activity exploring improvisation and/or contemporary repertoire for mixed ensembles. This ensemble requires 2 hours of rehearsal per week.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

1 per semester

PR:

admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 6 credit hours

MUS 3519 Rhythm and Groove

is a coached activity exploring the rhythmic traditions of non-Western musical cultures. This ensemble requires 2 hours of rehearsal per week.

AR:

attendance is required

CH:

1 per semester

PR:

admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 6 credit hours

MUS 3605 Music Theatre Workshop

- inactive course.

MUS 3611 Jazz Combo

requires the ensemble to prepare and perform a recital of 10-15 minutes of music. Each ensemble receives six hours of coaching in preparation for the performance.

AR:

attendance is required at all coachings and masterclasses

CH:

1 per semester

PR:

admission to the Minor in Jazz Studies or permission of the instructor; repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 8 credit hours

MUS 3612 Jazz Combo

requires the ensemble to prepare and perform a recital of 18-22 minutes of music. Each ensemble receives nine hours of coaching in preparation for the performance.

AR:

attendance is required at all coachings and masterclasses

CH:

2 per semester

PR:

admission to the Minor in Jazz Studies or permission of the instructor; repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 12 credit hours

MUS 3613 Jazz Combo

requires the ensemble to prepare and perform a recital of 25-30 minutes of music. Each ensemble receives twelve hours of coaching in preparation for the performance.

AR:

attendance is required at all coachings and masterclasses

CH:

3 per semester

PR:

admission to the Minor in Jazz Studies or permission of the instructor; repertoire to be performed must be approved prior to registration

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 18 credit hours

MUS 3701 Seminar in Performance Issues

introduces students to perspectives and strategies for cultivating well-being while optimizing music learning and performance. Areas of exploration may include effective practice techniques, self-regulation, mindfulness, healthy movement, injury prevention, motivation, and mental skills training.

AR:

attendance is required

CR:

the former MUS 2500

PR:

MUS 240B, and admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program

MUS 3704 Career Skills for Musicians

is an exploration of careers in music. Topics may include preparation of CVs, resumes, cover letters, business plans, grant applications, web sites, press kits and other promotional materials, tax, legal and business issues in the arts; and the study of successful arts enterprises.

PR:

MUS 140B and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 3711 Jazz Styles and Improvisation

is an applied course for singers and instrumentalists, which aims to integrate the theory and practice of jazz. Jazz styles and improvisation will be explored through listening (recordings and live performance), imitation, and improvisation of selected jazz standards.

PR:

MUS 240B or permission of the instructor, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 3712 Improvisation

- inactive course.

MUS 3722 Brass Seminar

- inactive course.

MUS 3732 Woodwind Seminar

- inactive course.

MUS 3742 String Seminar

- inactive course.

MUS 3751 Studio Pedagogy

is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of resources and pedagogical approaches used in studio teaching at various levels. May include guest masterclasses and lectures.

PR:

MUS 240B or permission of the instructor, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 3764 Vocal Pedagogy

provides a thorough study of the anatomy. physiology and acoustics of the vocal tract and singing voice as well as a practical application of these topics.

PR:

Music 140B in voice, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 3774 Piano Pedagogy

is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of resources and pedagogical approaches used in piano studio teaching at various levels. May include guest masterclasses and lectures.

PR:

MUS 140B or permission of the instructor, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 440A/B Principal Applied Study IV

is a continuation of MUS 340A/B.

AR:

attendance is required at a minimum number of professional concerts and events

CH:

CO:

one of MUS 2611, 2612, 2613, 2615, 2616, 2617, or 2619 in accordance with Ensemble listed under the Core Program

CR:

MUS 445A/B

OR:

one hour per week of Studio Class

PR:

MUS 340A/B, successful completion of MUS 2109 (or the former 3105), and 2118, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program. Students in the Major in Composition wishing to complete MUS 440A/B must submit an application to the Dean by February 15 of the semester in which they are registered for MUS 340B. The application must include the signature of the applied instructor.

MUS 445A/B Principal Applied Study IV - Performance

is a continuation of MUS 345A/B. Students are required to present a public recital consisting of 50 to 60 minutes of music with program notes. The passing grade is 50%, but a minimum final grade of 75% in both the course and the recital is required for graduation with a Major in Performance.

AR:

attendance is required at a minimum number of professional concerts and events

CH:

CO:

one of MUS 2611, 2612, 2613, 2615, 2616, 2617, or 2619 in accordance with Ensemble listed under the Core Program

CR:

MUS 440A/B

OR:

one hour per week of individual instruction

PR:

MUS 345A/B with a minimum grade of 75%, successful completion of MUS 2109 (or the former 3105), and 2118, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program; open only to Performance Majors

MUS 4503 Special Topics in Applied Music

will have topics to be studied announced by the School of Music.

CH:

1 per semester

PR:

admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 3 credit hours

MUS 4504 Special Topics in Applied Music

will have topics to be studied announced by the School of Music.

CH:

2 per semester

PR:

admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 4 credit hours

MUS 4505 Special Topics in Applied Music

will have topics to be studied announced by the School of Music.

CH:

3 per semester

PR:

admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

UL:

may only obtain a maximum of 6 credit hours

MUS 4601 Applied Performance Psychology for Musicians

explores strategies for optimizing music learning and performance, based on research in the areas of cognitive, sport, and performance psychology. Topics will include motivation, memory and learning, effective practice techniques, mental skills training, and a selection of topics prioritized by students in the class.

PR:

MUS 240B and admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program

MUS 4602 Mind/Body Tools for Musicians

uses somatic and contemplative inquiry as lenses through which to explore a range of strategies for refining awareness and affect in practice and performance. Students will be supported in progressively engaging with various practices aimed at cultivating greater presence, expression, and resilience, and will study the theoretical foundations of these practices through readings, lectures, and assignments.

PR:

MUS 240B and admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program

MUS 4603 Movement Awareness for Musicians

explores strategies for reducing unnecessary tension, increasing physical resilience, and improving body awareness through a variety of movement modalities. The course includes both theoretical and practical components. Topics may include anatomy, biomechanics, pain, and injury prevention; movement modalities may include Body Mapping, Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique, and strength training.

PR:

MUS 240B and admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program

MUS 4701 Music in the Community

allows students to explore the role of the artist in the community by planning and carrying out a community music-making project. Students will be required to propose a viable collaborative project prior to registering.

CH:

PR:

MUS 3704, permission of the Dean, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 4702 Music in the Community

CH:

PR:

MUS 3704, permission of the Dean, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 4703 Music in the Community

allows students to explore the role of the artist in the community by planning and carrying out a community music- making project. Students will be required to propose a viable collaborative project prior to registering.

PR:

MUS 3704, permission of the Dean, and admission to the Bachelor of Music Degree program

MUS 4800 Music Business in Practice

allows students to develop and explore business pathways and opportunities in the music industry through project based, experiential learning. The course is structured around applied projects where students explore one or more of the following in practice: entrepreneurship, social enterprise, music industry internship, volunteer opportunities. In addition to applied project work, students meet in seminar format to share and deepen their learning.

CO:

Business 5002, the former Business 7002

PR:

Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Commerce

AN = Additional notes.

AR = Attendance requirement as noted.

CH = Credit hours: unless otherwise noted, a course normally has a credit value of 3 credit hours.

CO = Co-requisite(s): course(s) listed must be taken concurrently with or successfully completed prior to the course being described.

CR = Credit restricted: The course being described and the course(s) listed are closely related but not equivalent. Credit is limited to one of these courses. Normally, these courses cannot be substituted, one for the other, to satisfy program requirements.

EQ = Equivalent: the course being described and the course(s) listed are equal for credit determination. Credit is limited to one of these courses. These courses can be substituted, one for the other, to satisfy program requirements.

LC = Lecture hours per week: lecture hours are 3 per week unless otherwise noted.

LH = Laboratory hours per week.

OR = Other requirements of the course such as tutorials, practical sessions, or seminars.

PR = Prerequisite(s): course(s) listed must be successfully completed prior to commencing the course being described.

UL = Usage limitation(s) as noted.

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