 | MUSIC: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MUSIC ACADEMIC STUDIES
Not all courses listed will necessarily be offered each term.
All courses are three hours a week (for 3.0 credit hours) unless otherwise indicated.
All Music courses except those whose middle digit is 0 may require consent of the instructor for enrollment.
32-102. Fundamentals of Music
Study of intervals, scales, rhythms, and notation. Practice in reading music and ear training. (May not count toward any Music degree.)
32-106. The Musical Experience
Topics of general interest to the university student, chosen by the instructor. Topics may include: how to listen to music; great composers of Western classical music; popular music idioms. (No prerequisites; open to any student in the university.) (May not count toward any Music degree.)
32-107. Explorations in Music
Aspects of music with broad general appeal. Topics may include: music for the cinema; composer, performer and community; recent trends in the music industry. (No prerequisites; open to any student in the university.) (May not count toward any Music degree.)
32-112. Music Theory I
Examination of basic harmonic, contrapuntal, and formal elements in tonal music. (Admission by examination or consent of the instructor.) (Should be taken concurrently with 32-222.) (3 hours a week , plus 2 keyboard laboratory hours a week.)
32-113. Music Theory II
Continuation of 32-112, which is prerequisite. (Should be taken concurrently with 32-223.) (3 hours a week, plus 2 keyboard laboratory hours a week.)
32-114. Materials of Music for Music Theatre I
Basic diatonic materials; their applications at the keyboard to simpler song styles. Transposition and chord symbol interpretation based on written tunes. (Admission by examination and successful completion of the Keyboard Proficiency Requirement.) (Restricted to Music Theatre majors only.)
32-115. Materials of Music for Music Theatre II
Continuation of 32-114 with tonal extensions, enriched chord vocabulary, more varied accompaniment patterns and figurations; application at the keyboard to a variety of popular musical styles up to and including the Broadway styles of the mid-twentieth century. Improvisation of accompaniments based on orally-dictated tunes. (Prerequisite: 32-114.) (Restricted to Music Theatre majors only.)
32-120. Introduction to Music Therapy
A survey of the origins of music therapy from the historic uses of music in healing to present-day theories of practice in various clinical settings. Music therapy techniques demonstrated.
32-121. Skills for Music Therapy
Leadership skills, group management techniques, basic guitar skills for music therapy sessions, and materials for music activities with various ages and populations. Music therapy site observations. (Prerequisite: 32-120 and 33-111 or consent of the instructor.)
32-126. Music History and Literature I
Musical styles from the Middle Ages to about 1750. (Prerequisite: admission to the B.Mus., B.Mus.Th., or B.M.A. programs or consent of the instructor.)
32-127. Music History and Literature II
Musical styles from about 1750 to the present day. (Prerequisite: 32-126 or consent of the instructor.)
32-212. Music Theory III
Examination of more complex harmonic, contrapuntal, and formal elements in tonal music. (Prerequisite: 32-113.) (Should be taken concurrently with 32-322.)
32-213. Music Theory IV
Continuation of 32-212, which is prerequisite. (Should be taken concurrently with 32-323.)
32-222. Basic Skills I
Intensive drills in ear training, sight singing, dictation, and basic keyboard. (Admission by examination or consent of the instructor.) (Should be taken concurrently with 32-112.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
32-223. Basic Skills II
Continuation of 32-222, which is prerequisite. (Should be taken concurrently with 32-113.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
32-226. Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Music
Special studies in the history and literature of Medieval and Renaissance music, to be arranged by the instructor. (Prerequisites: 32-126 and 32-127.)
32-227. Studies in Baroque Music
Special studies in the history and literature of Baroque music, to be arranged by the instructor. (Prerequisites: 32-126, 32-127.)
32-229. String Techniques
Fundamental techniques of string instruments and their applications in teaching beginners.
32-232. Music Technology
Study of the application of digital technologies to the creation of electroacoustic music, audio art, and sound installation. This course will explore the physical nature of sound as well as the history and nature of sound synthesis, MIDI, algorithmic composition, and digital recording. (Prerequisites: 32-113 or 27-105 or 40-214; an ability to read notated music is recommended.)
32-236. Performance Literature I
Survey of the literature written for the student's major instrument.
32-237. Performance Literature II
Continuation of 32-236, which is prerequisite.
32-239. Woodwind Techniques
Fundamental techniques of woodwind instruments and their application in teaching beginners.
32-246. History of Jazz
A study of the origins, forms and development of jazz to the present day. (An ability to read music is expected.)
32-247. Analysis of Jazz Styles
A stylistic study of major jazz innovators through the analysis of solo transcriptions and recordings. (Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.)
32-248. Basic Conducting I
Instruction in baton technique and the conducting of choral and instrumental ensembles.
32-249. Basic Conducting II
Instruction in score preparation and rehearsal techniques for vocal and instrumental ensembles. (Prerequisite: 32-248.)
32-255. Vocal Techniques
Introduction to working with children's and adolescent voices. Topics include physiology of the voice, tonal placement, care of the teenage voice, the boy's changing voice, solo and group singing. (Prerequisite: 33-213, or 33-317, or 33-347.) (2 lecture hours a week and one laboratory hour a week.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
32-259. Instrumental Conducting
Instruction in score preparation and rehearsal techniques for instrumental ensembles. (May not be taken concurrently with 32-249.) (Prerequisite: 32-248.)
32-260. Church Music and Service Playing I
Survey of the hymn and psalm and their performance in the church service; improvisational skills. (Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.)
32-261. Church Music and Service Playing II
Survey and preparation of service music, anthems, and organ music for the church service; improvisational skills. (Prerequisite: 32-260.)
32-269. Percussion Techniques
Fundamental techniques of percussion instruments and their application in teaching beginners.
32-279. Brass Techniques
Fundamental techniques of brass instruments and their application in teaching beginners.
32-284. Music for the Developing Child
An experiential inquiry into philosophies and for early music awareness. Examinations of the approaches of Orff, Suzuki, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and other music readiness curricula. (Prerequisites: 32-113 and 32-223, or permission of the instructor.)
32-289. Guitar Techniques for Music Education
Fundamental techniques of guitar playing and their application to teaching beginners. Chord charts, rhythm graphs, traditional note forms, and guitar accompaniment for individual and group singing. Students must supply their own instrument. (May not be taken concurrently with 33-111.) (Prerequisites: 32-113 and 32-223.)
32-312. Twentieth-Century Techniques
Techniques of musical expression in the twentieth century, such as serialism, electronic, and aleatory music.
32-313. Twentieth-Century Techniques II
Continuation of 32-312, which is prerequisite.
32-322. Advanced Skills I
Intensive drills in ear training, sight singing, keyboard harmony, dictation, and improvisation. (Prerequisites: 32-223 and 32-113 and successful completion of the Keyboard Proficiency Requirement.) (Should be taken concurrently with 32-212.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
32-323. Advanced Skills II
Continuation of 32-322, which is prerequisite. (Should be taken concurrently with 32-213.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
32-325. Laboratory Ensemble
Practice in performance and teaching instrumental ensembles of brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion. (Prerequisites: 32-259 and one instrumental techniques course.)
32-326. Studies in Classical Music
Special studies in the history and literature of Classical music, to be arranged by the instructor. (Prerequisites: 32-126 and 32-127.)
32-327. Studies in Romantic Music
Special studies in the history and literature of Romantic music, to be arranged by the instructor. (Prerequisites: 32-126 and 32-127.)
32-330. Theories of Music Therapy
Study of psychotherapy theories and their relationship to various models of music therapy interventions. Investigation of current research and clinical practice methods. (Prerequisite: 32-120 or consent of the instructor.)
32-331. Creative Improvisation in Music Therapy
An examination of improvisational methods of music therapy. Through an experiential process, students explore the therapeutic benefit of music as it relates to sound patterns, movement, drama, and art. Piano improvisation techniques included. (Prerequisites: 32-121 and 32-322.)
32-332. Composition
Independent work in musical composition as a means of musical expression. Students will be responsible for composing and supervising the performance of at least one substantial composition during the term. (May be repeated for credit.) (Prerequisite: consent of instructor.) (2 lecture hours a week.)
32-336. History of Music Theatre I
The musical stage from the Renaissance through the early twentieth century, with special emphasis on ballad opera, operetta, and musical comedy.
32-337. History of Music Theatre II
Landmark productions of the popular musical stage from the mid-twentieth century to the present; "Broadway" and "off-Broadway"; recent trends.
32-340. Field Practice I
Supervised observation and practice in selected clinical settings. Assessment, intervention, and evaluation according to appropriate music therapy goals within the given population. (Prerequisites: 32-121, and 32-331.) (Normally 1 lecture hour and 6-8 practical hours a week.) (1.50 credit hour course.) (Open to Music Therapy students only.)
32-341. Field Practice II
Continuation of 32-340, which is prerequisite. (1.50 credit hour course.)
32-346. World Musics
A survey of musical expressions of various world civilizations, such as African, Asian, Southeast Asian, Latin American, and aboriginal North American cultures. Discussion will focus on musical structure and the role of music in society. (Ability to read music is expected. Admission by examination or by consent of the instructor.)
32-385. Introduction to Music Education
A study of the historical, philosophical, and psychological foundations of music education, and the role of music in the general school curriculum; observation of music teaching in the school classroom.
32-395. Jazz Education Fundamentals
Examination of instructional methods and materials pertinent to directing jazz performing ensembles (stage band, combos, vocal groups) at the secondary school level. Rehearsal techniques and concert planning will be emphasized. (1.50 credit hour course.)
32-412. Music Theory Seminar I
Two- and three-part species counterpoint.
32-413. Music Theory Seminar II
Advanced analysis of tonal music. Relation of analysis to performance. (Prerequisite: 32-412.)
32-420. Psychology of Music
A study of the principles underlying the practice of music therapy and musical behaviour. The study of psychological aspects of musical behaviour: psycho-acoustics, music perception, affective and physiological responses to music, music learning, and measurement. (Open to non-Music majors.) (Prerequisite: 32-120 or consent of the instructor.) (Also offered as Psychology 46-420.)
32-422. Advanced Skills III
Aural recognition of chromatic harmony, non-tonal materials, complex and irregular metres, and large formal structures. Related sight-singing and dictation. Keyboard improvisation in a variety of styles. (Prerequisites: 32-323 and 32-213.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
32-423. Advanced Skills IV
Continuation of 32-422, which is prerequisite. (1.50 credit hour course.)
32-426. Studies in Twentieth-Century Music
Special studies in the history and literature of twentieth-century music, to be arranged by the instructor. (Prerequisites: 32-126 and 32-127.)
32-427. Studies in Canadian Music
Special studies in the history and literature of Canadian music, to be arranged by the instructor. (Prerequisites: 32-126 and 32- 127.)
32-436. Directed Studies in Music I
Advanced study in a selected area of music. (May be repeated for credit.) (Prerequisite: permission of a program advisor in Music.)
32-437. Directed Studies in Music II
Continuation of 32-436, which is prerequisite. (May be repeated for credit.)
32-440. Field Practice III
Supervised practice in selected clinical settings for the purpose of further concentration within a given setting. The design, implementation, and evaluation of music therapy treatment programs. (Pre-
requisite: 32-341.) (1 lecture hour and 6 to 8 practical hours a week.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
32-441. Field Practice IV
Continuation of 32-440, which is prerequisite. (1.50 credit hour course.)
32-443. Orchestration
Scoring for small ensembles, large orchestra; problems of transcriptions; score study. (2 lecture hours a week.)
32-458. Conducting Seminar I
Advanced studies in choral or orchestral conducting. The student will serve as assistant conductor of an ensemble, with practical experience in rehearsal technique, score study, literature, and stylistic analysis. (Prerequisite: 32-249 or 32-259, and consent of the instructor.)
32-459. Conducting Seminar II
Continuation of 32-458, which is prerequisite.
32-470. Performance Pedagogy I
A survey of the evolution of pedagogy; study of materials relating to beginning and intermediate levels through the discussion and performance of appropriate repertoire. From year to year, different areas of emphasis may be offered, such as piano, organ, or voice. (May be repeated for credit, provided that the area of emphasis is different.) (Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.)
32-471. Performance Pedagogy II
A continuation of 32-470, with particular emphasis on the intermediate and advanced levels through the discussion and performance of appropriate repertoire. (Prerequisite: 32-470.)
32-484. Music Education in the Elementary School
Review of curriculum materials and teaching methods applicable to elementary and intermediate classrooms. Topics may include such areas as working with the boy's changing voice, teaching instrumental beginners, and teaching music reading skills. Observation of music teaching in the school classroom. (Prerequisites: 32-113, 32-223 and 32-385.)
32-485. Music Education Seminar Elementary/ Secondary
Methods of building and maintaining a successful high school music program, including both instrumental and vocal courses. How to develop musical skills and musical knowledge in secondary school students. Review of curriculum materials and performance literature appropriate for secondary schools. Observation of music teaching in the school classroom. (Prerequisites: 32-113, 32-223 and 32-385.)
32-490. Internship in Music Therapy Professional Practice
1000 hours of supervised music therapy practice in an off-campus clinical setting. Includes asynchronous online learning. Offered on a pass/non-pass basis. (Prerequisite: Completion of all other course requirements for the Bachelor of Music Therapy with Internship.) (18 hours of learning modules.) (1.5 credit.)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS - MUSIC PERFORMANCE STUDIES
All Performance Studies courses except 33-270 are open by audition only.
For courses in Private Instruction, see "Areas of Study-Performance".
33-111. Guitar Techniques
Basic techniques for use with music groups. Chord charts, rhythm graphs, traditional note forms, and guitar accompaniment for individual and group singing. Students must supply their own instrument. (3.0 credit hour course.) (Open to Music Therapy and Music Education students only)
33-210. University Singers
Admission by audition. Performance of literature of various styles from all periods. (Normally 4 hours a week.) (May be repeated for credit.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
33-213. Class Voice
Instruction in singing fundamentals and repertoire for students who are not voice majors. (Admission by audition.) (Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.) (2 lecture hours a week.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
33-220. University Wind Ensemble
Admission by audition. Performance of major works of the band and wind ensemble literature by groups of various sizes. Performances at University convocations, high school assemblies, and University concerts. (Normally 4 hours a week.) (May be repeated for credit.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
33-230. University Orchestra
Admission by audition. Performance of works from the orchestral repertoire. (Normally 4 hours a week.) (May be repeated for credit.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
33-240. Jazz Ensemble
Admission by audition. Performance of works arranged for standard jazz band instrumentation. (Normally 4 hours a week.) (May be repeated for credit.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
33-260. Community Orchestra
Membership by audition. Rehearsals one evening a week; normally one concert given each term. (May be repeated for credit.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
33-270. Community Choir
Membership open to everyone without audition. Rehearsals one evening a week, and normally one concert given during the term. (Normally 2.5 hours a week.) (May not count toward the B.Mus. degree.) (Offered on a pass/non-pass basis.) (May be repeated for credit.) (1.50 credit hour course.) (Offered on a pass/non-pass basis.)
33-310. Chamber Choir
Admission by audition; limited membership. Selected literature suitable for performance by a small choir. (Prerequisite: 2 terms of 33-210, or 33-220, or 33-230, or consent of instructor.) (May be repeated for credit.) (1.50 credit hour course.) (Normally 4 hours week.)
33-330. Chamber Music
Rehearsal, discussion and performance of chamber music literature. Instrumentation according to the demands of each term's repertoire. (Admission by audition and consent of the instructor.) (May be repeated for credit.) (1.50 credit hour course.) (Normally 2 hours a week.)
33-360. Accompanying
Accompaniment of solo vocal and instrumental repertoire in various styles; development of skills in sight reading and transposition. (Admission by audition.) (May be repeated for credit.) (Prerequisite: two terms of 33-348, or consent of the instructor.) (Normally 1 to 1.5 hours a week.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
33-380. Music Theatre Instrumental Ensemble
Accompaniment of rehearsals and performances of music theatre productions presented by the University of Windsor. enrollment is limited to the instrumentation necessary for the production at hand (normally one production per term), including rehearsal pianists. (Admission by audition.) (May be taken four times for credit.) (1.50 credit hour course.) (Normally 3 hours a week.)
33-393. Third-Year Recital
Public presentation of a recital of one hour in playing time on the student's major instrument. Repertoire performed must show a variety of styles and periods. (Restricted only to students in Program III of the B.Mus. degree.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
33-414. Music Theatre Workshop-Works in Progress
The study and presentation of scenes and/or complete productions drawn from the spectrum of works written for the musical stage; team taught. (May be repeated for credit.) (Prerequisite: four terms of voice study, or consent of the instructor.) (Restricted only to majors in the B.F.A. Music Theatre program.)
33-491. Graduation Project
Public presentation of a topic in the student's individual area of emphasis. The project may take the form of a major research paper, concert of original compositions, or other appropriate vehicle. (Restricted only to students in Programs I and II of the B.Mus. degree, with permission of a program advisor in Music.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
33-493. Graduation Recital
Same as 33-393, which is prerequisite. (Restricted only to students in Program III of the B.Mus. degree.) (1.50 credit hour course.)
33-495. Graduation Recital
Public presentation of a recital of at least forty minutes in playing time on the student's major instrument. Repertoire performed must show a variety of styles and periods. (Restricted only to students in Programs I and II of the B.Mus. degree, with permission of a program advisor in Music.) (1.50 credit hour course.) |