Our students learn to express themselves musically at a high level. Overview The Bachelor of Arts with a Major in is a four-year program (120 semester hours) designed for those who wish to study music in a more general Arts curriculum. As a general program, it will not prepare students for teaching music, but will prepare them for further study toward careers such as music librarian, musicology, music publishing, communications media, and sound recording. Course Structure Year I 1130-1140 Theory (6 semester hours) 1150, 1170 Aural Skills (6 semester hours) 1230-1240 History (6 semester hours) Arts and/or Science Electives (12 semester hours) OR Arts and/or Science Electives (9 semester hours) and 1050 Studio Minor (3 semester hours) Page 1 of 12
NOTE: Students in the BA with a major in program will be required to take part in at least one ensemble for each semester they are in the program. This is equal to a minimum of four full-year ensembles for a BA Major in degree, two of which must be in large ensembles. Unless the ensemble requirement is fulfilled, graduation will be denied. NOTE: Students wishing to take Studio Minor must successfully pass an audition. Year II 2130-2140 Theory (6 semester hours) 2150, 2170 Aural Skills (6 semester hours) 2230 History (3 semester hours) Elective (3 semester hours) Arts and/or Science Electives (12 semester hours) OR Arts and/or Science Electives (9 semester hours) and Electives (3 semester hours) OR Arts and/or Science Electives (9 semester hours) and 2050 (3 semester hours) OR Arts and/or Science Electives (6 semester hours) and Electives (3 semester hours) and 2050 (3 semester hours) NOTE: Ensembles required (see note at end of Year I). Year III Electives (12 semester hours) Arts and/or Science Electives (18 semester hours) OR Arts and/or Science Electives (15) and 3050 (3 semester hours) NOTE: Ensembles required (see note at end of Year I) COMMENT: Students may take a maximum of six (6) semester hours credit in Education toward the electives required for Years III and IV. Year IV Electives (12 semester hours) Arts and/or Science Electives (18 semester hours) OR Arts and/or Science Electives (15 semester hours) and 4050 (3 semester hours) NOTE: Ensembles required (see note at end of Year I). See Comment at the end of Year III regarding Electives. PLEASE NOTE: AT LEAST 30 SEMESTER HOURS (10 COURSES) OF THE NON-MUSIC ELECTIVES MUST BE ARTS COURSES. Faculty Frances M. Gray, Professor Emerita F. Alan Reesor, Professor Emeritus Page 2 of 12
Andrew M. Zinck, Associate Professor, Chair Karem J. Simon, Professor Gregory B. Irvine, Associate Professor Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, Associate Professor Richard Covey, Lecturer G. David Shephard, Lecturer Award-winning Faculty: 4 Careers: Publisher Performer Communications Officer ologist Private Studio Instructor Sound Engineer Example Courses: MUS 113 - Theory MUS 335 - Chamber MUS 423 - Canadian Course Level: 100 Level Courses: 113 THEORY This course briefly reviews the basic rudiments of music theory and introduces the principles of diatonic harmony. PREREQUISITE: Diagnostic Theory Test 114 THEORY This course is a continuation of 113. PREREQUISITE: 113 115 SIGHT SINGING AND DICTATION This course is designed to nurture the basic musicianship skills required to recognize music aurally and either to transcribe it into written notation or to sing it at sight. Meter, rhythm patterns, contour, key relationships, and intervals are examined to improve dictation skills; and the moveable doh system is used to improve score reading skills, musical memory, and inner hearing. NOTE: A passing grade must be achieved in both Sight Singing and Dictation skills. over two semesters. 123 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC HISTORY This course provides students with an introduction to the tools, materials, methods, and issues of the study of music history. Through the exploration of musical repertoire and writings from the Middle Ages and other stylistic periods, students develop strategies for reading historical and musical texts critically and learn basic skills in historical inquiry. 124 EARLY MUSIC This course explores repertoire, themes, and issues in Western art music up to the mid- eighteenth century. Selected compositions and composers are examined in detail, with reference to relevant sociocultural and historical contexts. Page 3 of 12
PREREQUISITE: 123 Course Level: 200 Level Courses: 213 THEORY This course introduces the elements of chromatic harmony and modulation. PREREQUISITE: 114 214 THEORY This course is a continuation of 213. PREREQUISITE: 213 215 SIGHT SINGING AND DICTATION This course is a continuation of 115. PREREQUISITE: 115 over two semesters. NOTE: A passing grade must be achieved in both Sight Singing and Dictation skills. 223 MUSIC OF THE CLASSIC AND ROMANTIC ERAS This course explores repertoire, themes, and issues in Western art music from the mid- eighteenth century to the end of the nineteenth century. Selected compositions and composers are examined in detail, with reference to relevant socio-cultural and historical contexts. PREREQUISITE: 124 224 MUSIC OF THE TWENTIETH AND TWENTY-FIRST CENTURIES This course explores repertoire, themes, and issues in Western art music in the twentieth century, as well as emerging trends in the twenty-first century. Selected compositions and composers are examined in detail, with reference to relevant socio-cultural and historical contexts. PREREQUISITE: 223 Course Level: 300 Level Courses: 305 STUDIO MINOR This course is a continuation of 205. PREREQUISITE: 205 307 HIGHLAND BAGPIPES This course consists of individual instruction in Highland bagpipes. PREREQUISITE: 208 308 HIGHLAND BAGPIPES This course consists of individual instruction in Highland bagpipes. PREREQUISITE: 307 3 hours of credit Page 4 of 12
311 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC THEORY PREREQUISITES: 214 and permission of the instructor. 315 COMPOSITION This course is an introductory course in composition which includes analysis of contemporary works. Students write compositions in smaller forms and structures for voices and instruments. PREREQUISITE: Permission of the Chair. 316 COMPOSITION This course is a continuation of 315. PREREQUISITE: 315 317 FORM AND ANALYSIS This course involves the detailed analysis and study of works, large and small forms, representing a variety of structures from 1650 to the present. PREREQUISITE: 214 and 224. 318 FORM AND ANALYSIS This course is a continuation of 317. PREREQUISITE: 317 319 ADVANCED TOPICS IN THEORY This course allows advanced study in a particular area of music theory for students who possess a PREREQUISITE: Restricted to 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-year majors 321 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY PREREQUISITE: 214 and 224. 322 POPULAR MUSIC (Not offered every year) This course explores the range of North American and British popular music from the early 1950s to the present, with an emphasis on rock music. Students examine selected repertoire while exploring relevant critical methodologies used in the study of popular music. PREREQUISITE: 214 and 224 325 STUDIES IN FILM MUSIC This course introduces students to the ways in which music contributes to the cinematic experience. Through a series of case studies involving analysis of videos and accompanying musical scores, students explore the techniques of film music composition and develop the analytical skills necessary to consider music in a multi-media context. PREREQUISITE: 214, 215 and 224. 326 MUSICAL THEATRE (Not offered every year) This course explores the development of the Broadway musical from the early 1940s to the present. Students examine selected repertoire while exploring relevant critical methodologies used in the study of the genre. Page 5 of 12
PREREQUISITE: 214 and 224 329 ADVANCED TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY This course allows advanced study in a particular area of music history for students who possess a PREREQUISITE: Restricted to 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-year majors 331 MAJOR INSTRUMENT OR VOICE This course is a continuation of 232. PREREQUISITE: 232 332 MAJOR INSTRUMENT OR VOICE This course is a continuation of 331. PREREQUISITE: 331 335 CHAMBER MUSIC I This course develops chamber music performance skills and competencies through the study of music for the genre selected. Ensembles are formed before the academic year. Each ensemble meets for two hours each week, one of which is with instruction. Public performances are encouraged and at least two must be presented in order to complete the course satisfactorily. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Two hours a week for two semesters. 336 RECITAL PERFORMANCE I This course is open to students who wish to pursue a concentration in performance. Students are required to present a public recital consisting of a minimum of 30 minutes of music. PREREQUISITE: 80% average in 231-232 and 70% average in courses in the previous academic year. 1 hour credit. 337 SPECIAL TOPICS IN APPLIED MUSIC Restricted to 3rd, 4th and 5th year music majors, or permission of the instructor. 338 DIRECTED STUDIES IN APPLIED MUSIC This course allows advanced study in a particular area of applied music for students who possess a PREREQUISITE: Restricted to 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-year majors NOTE: See Academic Regulation 9 for Regulations Governing Directed Studies 339 DIRECTED STUDIES IN APPLIED MUSIC This course allows advanced study in a particular area of applied music for students who possess a PREREQUISITE: Restricted to 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-year majors NOTE: See Academic Regulation 9 for Regulations Governing Directed Studies Page 6 of 12
341 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC EDUCATION Restricted to 3rd, 4th and 5th year music majors. 343 CHORAL TECHNIQUES (Not offered every year) Instruction is given in the principles of vocal production, basic functional choral techniques, and choral conducting. Repertoire from the sixteen century to the present will be selected in order to facilitate development in both singing and conducting techniques. Three main activities of this course include: sight singing at an advanced level, group and solo singing, and choral conducting. PREREQUISITE: 115 and at least one year of UPEI Concert Choir. Non-music majors must have some choral/singing background, or pass a vocal and aural skills audition 344 CHORAL TECHNIQUES (Not offered every year) This course provides a continuation of 343, with more demanding repertoire. It concentrates on changing tempo, changing meter, and cueing problems. PREREQUISITE: 343 345 WOODWIND TECHNIQUES (Offered in alternating years) This course provides group instruction in clarinet, saxophone, flute, oboe, and bassoon. Students familiarize themselves with materials used in teaching these instruments. 346 WOODWIND TECHNIQUES (Offered in alternating years) This course is a continuation of 345. PREREQUISITE: 345 351 PHILOSOPHY OF MUSIC EDUCATION (Offered in alternating years) This course introduces students to philosophical concepts in music education as well as to key debates and advocacy rationales used in improving and promoting music in the schools. In addition to providing an introduction to historical and contemporary trends in music education, the course aims to develop students critical thinking through research, debates, discussion, and writing. Restricted to 3rd, 4th and 5th year music majors. 353 ELEMENTARY MUSIC EDUCATION (Offered in alternating years) This course examines four major approaches to teaching elementary school music - Dalcroze, Kodaly, Orff and Comprehensive ianship. Students interrogate curriculum expectations and repertoire choices and they develop pedagogical skills, focusing on the young child, Grades K - 3. PREREQUISITE: 215 354 ELEMENTARY MUSIC EDUCATION (Offered in alternating years) The investigations begun in 353 are continued in 354, focusing on children in Grades 4-6. Learning theories as they relate to music are examined. PREREQUISITE: 353 359 ADVANCED TOPICS IN MUSIC EDUCATION This course allows advanced study in a particular area of music education for students who possess a PREREQUISITE: Restricted to 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-year majors Page 7 of 12
Course Level: 400 Level Courses: 405 STUDIO MINOR This course is a continuation of 305. PREREQUISITE: 305 407 HIGHLAND BAGPIPES This course consists of individual instruction in Highland bagpipes. PREREQUISITE: 308 408 HIGHLAND BAGPIPES This course consists of individual instruction in Highland bagpipes. PREREQUISITE: 407 411 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC THEORY PREREQUISITES: 214 and permission of the instructor 412 MUSIC COGNITIONSee Psychology 412 413 ORCHESTRATION This course introduces the techniques of orchestration for large ensembles (band and orchestra) and small ensembles. PREREQUISITE: 214 over two semesters. 415 COMPOSITION This course provides instruction in the composition of works in larger forms for solo instruments, chamber ensembles, and large ensembles. Students are expected to complete several works. PREREQUISITE: 316 416 COMPOSITION This course is a continuation of 415. PREREQUISITE: 415 419 ADVANCED TOPICS IN MUSIC THEORY This course allows advanced study in a particular area of music theory for students who possess a PREREQUISITE: Restricted to 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-year majors 421 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY PREREQUISITES: 214 and 224 422 GLOBAL MUSICS (Not offered every year) This course explores traditional and contemporary music from various world cultures both the actual sounds of diverse musical traditions and the uses of and beliefs about music within those traditions. Part Page 8 of 12
of each class involves listening to and performing music from various cultures. Students have the opportunity to investigate a specific musical culture in some depth. PREREQUISITE: 224 423 CANADIAN MUSIC I This course introduces the music of Canada from the colonial era to the end of World War I, within the context of the socio-cultural, political, and economic history of the country. PREREQUISITE: 224 428 INQUIRY METHODS This course introduces students to the skills and methods of inquiry in music history, music theory, and music education. Each student conducts an independent research project. Class time is devoted to discussion of works-in-progress and to research strategies and tools. PREREQUISITE: 214 and 224, plus permission of the instructor over two semesters 429 ADVANCED TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY This course allows advanced study in a particular area of music history for students who possess a PREREQUISITE: Restricted to 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-year majors 431 MAJOR INSTRUMENT OR VOICE This course is a continuation of 332. PREREQUISITE: 332 432 MAJOR INSTRUMENT OR VOICE This course is a continuation of 431. PREREQUISITE: 431 433 LITERATURE AND PEDAGOGY OF MAJOR INSTRUMENT OR VOICE Students examine literature in their major field and investigate the teaching problems related to their major instrument or voice. Students teach at least one private student for the year. PREREQUISITE: 232 435 CHAMBER MUSIC II This course is a continuation of 335 in which chamber music performance skills are advanced further. Ensembles are formed before the academic year. Each ensemble meets for two hours each week, one of which is with instruction. Public performances are encouraged and at least two must be presented in order to complete the course satisfactorily. PREREQUISITE: 335 and permission of instructor. Two hours a week for two semesters. 436 RECITAL PERFORMANCE II This is a continuation of 336. Students are required to present a public recital consisting of a minimum of 50 minutes of music. PREREQUISITE: 336, 80% average in 331-332 and 70% average in courses in the previous academic year. Page 9 of 12
437 SPECIAL TOPICS IN APPLIED MUSIC Restricted to 3rd, 4th and 5th year music majors or permission of the instructor. 438 DIRECTED STUDIES IN APPLIED MUSIC This course is a continuation of 432. An emphasis is placed on a high level of performance in the major instrument or voice. PREREQUISITE: 432 and permission of the Chair. NOTE: See Academic Regulation 9 for Regulations Governing Directed Studies. 439 DIRECTED STUDIES IN APPLIED MUSIC This course is a continuation of 438. PREREQUISITE: 438 and permission of the Chair NOTE: See Academic Regulation 9 for Regulations Governing Directed Studies. 441 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC EDUCATION Restricted to 3rd, 4th and 5th year music majors. 445 BRASS TECHNIQUES (Offered in alternating years) This course provides group instruction in trumpet, trombone, French horn, euphonium, and tuba. It focuses on materials and procedures used in teaching these instruments.. 446 BRASS TECHNIQUES (Offered in alternating years) This course is a continuation of 445. PREREQUISITE: 445. 447 JAZZ TECHNIQUES (Not offered every year) In this course, students examine all of the components of the jazz/stage band and are introduced to the styles, techniques, and special effects needed to develop a school jazz ensemble. PREREQUISITE: Restricted to 3rd, 4th, and 5th year music majors, or permission of the Chair. 453 SECONDARY MUSIC EDUCATION METHODS (Offered in alternating years) This course examines music in the junior and senior high schools with emphasis on methods and materials for general music, choral, and instrumental classes. The teaching of musicianship through performance is examined, as is the growing trend toward integrating performance, analysis, and composition in the secondary schools. PREREQUISITE: 215. 454 SECONDARY MUSIC EDUCATION METHODS (Offered in alternating years) This course is a continuation of 453. PREREQUISITE: 453. 455 CONDUCTING (Offered in alternating years) This course involves the study of instrumental conducting with an emphasis on techniques and repertoire for the modern wind band. It focuses on basic conducting techniques through more advanced technical problems, as well as rehearsal techniques and score study. PREREQUISITE: Restricted to 3rd, 4th, and 5th year music majors. Page 10 of 12
. 456 CONDUCTING (Offered in alternating years) This course is a continuation of 455. PREREQUISITE: 455 458 MUSICIANSHIP WORKSHOP This performance-based course will provide opportunities for upper year students to apply their musicianship skills to improvisational situations in a variety of musical styles and forms (from various oral traditions, the Western composed tradition and various popular music styles). The course will emphasize the development and refinement of skills in the melodic and harmonic aspects of spontaneous composition both vocally and instrumentally. Singers will improvise vocally and on piano or guitar. Instrumentalists will vocalize, use their major instrument, and use piano or guitar. Successful completion of Year II of the music program or by permission of the instructor. 459 ADVANCED TOPICS IN MUSIC EDUCATION This course allows advanced study in a particular area of music education for students who possess a PREREQUISITE: Restricted to 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-year majors 462 TEACHING INTERNSHIP I This course is the first preservice-teaching component of in-school teaching experience for music education students. In school settings, students begin to develop teaching skills, to implement lesson and rehearsal plans, and to consider the role of classroom methods, learning outcomes, and evaluation procedures. Preservice-teaching commences immediately following the April examinations, and continues for six consecutive weeks. PREREQUISITE: 353-354 or 453-454, minimum music average of 75%, minimum overall average of 70%, and permission of the Education faculty. 464 TEACHING INTERNSHIP II This course is the second preservice-teaching component of in-school teaching experience for music education students. In school settings, students further develop their teaching skills, lesson planning, rehearsal techniques, and their ability to focus on learning outcomes while becoming reflective practitioners. Preservice-teaching commences immediately following the April examinations, and continues for six consecutive weeks. PREREQUISITE: 462, minimum music average of 75%, minimum overall average of 70%, and permission of the Education faculty. Calendar Courses Full descriptions for courses in the Bachelor of Arts in program are listed on the Bachelor of [1] program page. Page 11 of 12
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