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Music (Music)
Undergraduate Courses
A course without the R suffix may not be repeated more than one time to
improve a grade. (Repeating a course with the R suffix does not change
the original grade.)
101. Introduction to Music. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Honors also.
Prerequisite: nonmusic major status.
Designed to aid nonmusic majors in developing skills needed
for listening to music creatively. Emphasis on masterworks of
Western music from major style periods.
111R. Basic Vocal Skills. (2:2:0 ea.) F, W, Sp
Class instruction in voice for nonmusic majors.
113. Beginning Piano Techniques 1. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp
Class instruction in piano for nonmusic majors.
114R. Beginning Piano Techniques 2. (2:2:0 ea.) F, W, Sp
Prerequisite: Music 113.
Continuation of Music 113.
115. Basic Organ Skills. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp
Class instruction in organ for nonmusic majors.
116R. Organ Techniques and Literature. (2:2:0 ea.) F, W
Prerequisite: Music 115 or instructor's consent.
Continuation of Music 115.
117. Basic Guitar Skills. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su
Class instruction in guitar for nonmusic majors.
118R. Guitar Techniques and Literature. (2:2:0 ea.) F, W
Prerequisite: Music 117 or instructor's consent.
Continuation of Music 117.
135. Basic Conducting. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp
Fundamental concepts and skills for nonmusic majors.
160R. Performance Study. (0.5–1:0.5:0 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite:
nonmusic major status. Audition may be required.
Private or semiprivate instruction. One to two hours of daily
practice. Fee.
161. Voice Technique. (2:2:0) F, W Prerequisite: acceptance by
audition to the School of Music.
Class instruction in voice technique.
166. Organ Registration. (2:2:0) F Prerequisite: concurrent private
or group instruction in organ or instructor's consent.
Organ stops and their application to various performance styles.
176. Careers in Music Education. (1:1:1) W, Su
Examining preschool through college teaching career options in
music; seeking a good fit between personal aspirations, attributes, s
kills, and job requirements. Open to both music majors and
nonmajors.
186. Songwriting 1. (2:2:0) F, W Prerequisite: basic music reading
and keyboard skills.
Songwriting for present-day music publishing industry; basic
songwriting theory; form, content, and style.
188. Composition 1. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: Music 195 or
instructor's consent.
Introduction to principles of recent art music; composition and
performance of student works for one to five instruments.
189. Introduction to Music Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI).
(2:2:0) Prerequisite: acceptance as a music major.
Overview of computer programs in all aspects of music
composition, production; familiarity with worldwide music sites
on the network; demonstrations of samplers and electronic sound
sources.
190. Music Fundamentals. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp or Su Prerequisite:
nonmusic major status. Required for music minor.
Organizational systems of music, their notation and aural
patterns.
193. Dictation 1. (1:0:2) F, Sp Prerequisite: acceptance as a music
major; concurrent enrollment in Music 195, 197.
Development of aural skills through melodic, rhythmic, and
harmonic dictation.
194. Dictation 2. (1:0:2) W, Su Prerequisite: C– or higher in Music
193, 195, 197; concurrent enrollment in Music 198 and 196.
Continuation of Music 193.
195. Music Theory 1. (3:3:0) F, Sp Prerequisite: acceptance as a
music major; concurrent enrollment in Music 193, 197.
Writing and analysis in diatonic harmony.
196. Music Theory 2. (3:3:0) W, Su Prerequisite: C– or higher in
Music 193, 195, 197; concurrent enrollment in 194 and 198.
Writing and analysis in diatonic and chromatic harmony.
197. Sight Singing 1. (0.5:0:1) F, Sp Prerequisite: acceptance as a
music major; concurrent enrollment in Music 193, 195.
Rhythm and pitch-reading skills using two systems of counting
and melodic solfeggio singing with hand signs.
198. Sight Singing 2. (0.5:0:1) W, Su Prerequisite: C– or higher in
Music 193, 195, 197; concurrent enrollment in Music 194, 196.
Continuation of Music 197.
200. Elements of Music. (1:1:0) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: nonmusic
major status and concurrent ensemble enrollment.
Exploration of basic musical processes, structures, styles, and
common principles of music literature through lectures,
demonstrations, and analytical experiences.
201. Civilization: Music 1. (3:3:0) F, Sp or Su on dem. Honors also.
Prerequisite: ability to read musical notation.
History of Civilization from Greek antiquity to Renaissance,
primarily from perspective of musical literature and the arts;
exploring fundamental questions in human experience; examining
formative events in history; understanding value of important
texts.
202. Civilization: Music 2. (3:3:0) W, Sp or Su on dem. Honors
also. Prerequisite: ability to read musical notation.
History of Civilization from baroque to present, primarily from
perspective of musical literature and the arts; exploring
fundamental questions in human experience; examining
formative events in history; understanding value of important
texts.
203. World Music Cultures. (3:3:0) F, W
Traditional music of selected cultures of Asia, Oceania, Africa,
Europe, and the Americas, including both folk and art music
traditions.
204. History of Jazz. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su
Fostering an understanding and appreciation of jazz, America's
unique contribution to the world's music.
206. Survey of Latin American Music. (3:3:0) On dem.
Historical survey of folk music and art music indigenous to
countries of the Caribbean and Central and South America.
210R. Topics in Music. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) On dem.
Topics vary.
221. Functional Piano Skills 1. (2:2:0) F, Sp Prerequisite: piano
skills determined by entrance diagnostic exam; music major
status.
Provides music majors with basic keyboarding ability in such
areas as sight reading, technique, harmonization, and score
reading.
222. Functional Piano Skills 2. (2:2:0) W, Su Prerequisite: Music
221; music major status.
Continuation of Music 221.
235. Conducting Techniques. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: music
major status, C– or higher in Music 194, 196, 198.
Physical techniques and musical understanding required to
conduct a performance ensemble.
236. Fundamentals for Choir Directors. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite:
Music 135 or 235 with grade of B– or better; concurrent enrollment
in Music 135 or 235 with instructor's consent.
Choral repertoire, score preparation, vocal production, vowels,
consonants, intonation, blend, balance, warm-up, rehearsal
techniques, and teaching basic music skills.
249R. Sophomore Recital. (0:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite:
concurrent enrollment in Music 260R and instructor's consent.
Prerecital hearing required at least three weeks before juried
recitals. Fee.
251. Audio: Basic Principles 1. (2:2:2) F Prerequisite: Math 110 or
equivalent; Phscs 167.
Basic recording studio procedures and principles. Foundation
course for major in sound recording technology.
252. Audio: Basic Principles 2. (2:2:2) W prerequisite: Music 251.
Continuation of basic recording studio procedures and
principles, emphasizing signal path concepts.
256. Recording Studio 1. (2:2:2) F Prerequisite: Math 110 or
equivalent, Phscs 167, Music 251, and music major status or
instructor's consent.
Basic recording theory, operational techniques, and procedures.
257. Recording Studio 2. (2:2:2) W Prerequisite: Music 256.
Continuation of Music 256.
259. Psychology of Performance. (2:2:0) F, W
Psychological skills for performers. Topics include audition
preparation, conquering stage fright, preventing overuse injury,
attention control, creativity. Skills applicable to any performance
situation.
260R. Performance Study. (1–2:1:1 ea.) F, W, Sp
Private instruction and studio class. From one to four hours of
daily practice. Fee.
261. Contemporary Vocal Techniques. (2:2:1) W Prerequisite:
Music 161 or instructor's consent.
Contemporary vocal styles and techniques, including pop/belt,
stage, and studio singing.
264. Keyboard Foundations 1. (2:2:0) F Prerequisite: Music 194,
196, 198, 260R.
Sight-reading, harmonization, improvisation, and technique at
the keyboard.
265. Keyboard Foundations 2. (2:2:0) W, Sp Prerequisite: Music
264.
Continuation of Music 264.
271. Musicality in the Elementary School. (3:2:1) F Prerequisite:
Music 194, 196, 198; or concurrent enrollment.
Survey of authentic folk song and art music tonal systems and
structures; their use in developing musical intuition through
singing, movement, listening, and playing instruments.
272. Developing Children's Musicality, Grades K–2. (3:1:2) W
Prerequisite: Music 271.
Literature-based curriculum design and planning, grades K–2.
Issues of pure intonation and vocal/aural development.
Microteaching in a demonstration school.
273A. Percussion Techniques. (0.5:1:0) F Prerequisite:
percussion performance major or music education major with
percussion emphasis.
Accessory and concert percussion instruments and related
performance literature.
273B. Percussion Techniques. (0.5:1:0) W Prerequisite: Music
273A or instructor's consent.
Introduction to world percussion, drum set, and marching
percussion techniques.
276. General Music Methods. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Music 194,
196, 198 or concurrent enrollment; Sc Ed 276R.
Methods and materials for teaching general music, K–12.
Cognitive development and learning styles as a basis for
instructional strategies. Includes Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly.
284. Jazz Improvisation 1. (2:2:1) F, W Prerequisite: Music 194,
196, 198, or instructor's consent.
Beginning improvisation: theory and technique.
286. Introduction to the Music Business. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite:
music major status.
The music business and its models. Guided research topics for
all musicians.
287. Electronic Music Composition. (2:2:1) F Prerequisite: Music
188 or instructor's consent.
Introduction to composition with digital audio and MIDI
synthesis and sequencing.
288. Composition 2. (2:1:2) W Prerequisite: Music 287.
Invention and exploration of sound, control of multivoiced
textures and larger forms, and recent twentieth-century art music.
290. Music Theory for MDT Majors. (4:3:2) W Prerequisite: Music
113 and music dance theatre (MDT) major status.
Music theory, sight singing, aural dictation, and keyboard
harmony.
293. Dictation 3. (1:0:2) F, Sp Prerequisite: C– or higher in Music
194, 196, and 198; concurrent enrollment in Music 297 and same
section of 295.
Continuation of Music 194.
294. Dictation 4. (1:0:2) W, Su Prerequisite: C– or higher in Music
293, 295, 297; concurrent enrollment in Music 298 and same section
of Music 296.
Continuation of Music 293.
295. Music Theory 3. (3:3:0) F, Sp Prerequisite: C– or higher in
Music 194, 196, and 198; concurrent enrollment in Music 297 and
same section of 293.
Extended chromatic techniques and introduction to twentieth-century
concepts.
296. Music Theory 4. (3:3:0) W, Su Prerequisite: C– or higher in
Music 293, 295, 297; concurrent enrollment in Music 298 and same
section of 294.
Set theory, serialism, and late twentieth-century concepts.
297. Sight Singing 3. (0.5:0:1) F, Sp Prerequisite: C– or higher in
Music 194, 196, and 198; concurrent enrollment in Music 293, 295.
Continuation of Music 198.
298. Sight Singing 4. (0.5:0:1) W, Su Prerequisite: C– or higher in
Music 293, 295, 297; concurrent enrollment in Music 294, 296.
Continuation of Music 297.
300. History of Music Dance Theatre. (1:3:0) F
Prerequisite: Music 290, Dance 243R, 244R, TMA 114; concurrent
enrollment in Dance 300, TMA 300. Recommended: concurrent
enrollment in Music 328, Dance 328, TMA 328.
Music in the Western tradition from classical antiquity to
present, emphasizing union of music, dance, and theatre.
301. Survey of Music Literature 1. (2:2:0) F, Sp Prerequisite: Music
194, 196, 198; 201, 202, or equivalent.
Survey of musical genres, forms, styles, and performance
practices from antiquity through the sixteenth century.
302. Survey of Music Literature 2. (2:2:0) W, Su Prerequisite:
Music 194, 196, 198; 201, 202, or equivalent.
Survey of musical genres, forms, styles, and performance
practices from the baroque through the early classic.
303. Survey of Music Literature 3. (2:2:0) F, Sp Prerequisite: Music
294, 296, 298; 201, 202, or equivalent.
Survey of music genres, forms, styles, and performance practices
from the high classic through the romantic.
304. Survey of Music Literature 4. (2:2:0) W, Su Prerequisite:
Music 294, 296, 298; 201, 202, or equivalent.
Survey of musical genres, forms, styles, and performance
practices of the twentieth century.
311R. University Chorale. (1:0:3 ea.) F, W, Sp No audition
required.
312R. Men's Chorus. (1:0:5 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: audition and
director's consent.
313R. Women's Chorus. (1:0:5 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: audition and
director's consent.
314R. Concert Choir. (1:0:5 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: audition and
director's consent.
315R. University Singers. (1:0:5 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: audition
and director's consent.
316R. Opera Workshop. (1:6:0 ea.) F Prerequisite: audition;
instructor's consent.
Training and experience in operatic choral music and stage
movement.
317R. Opera Ensemble. (1–3:6:0 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite:
audition; instructor's consent.
Training and experience in operatic excerpts, chamber opera,
and full productions for operatic soloists.
318R. Music Theatre Ensemble. (1:0:5 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite:
audition and director's consent.
Auditioned chorus or orchestra for opera or music dance theatre
productions.
319R. Music Theatre Performance. (1–3:0:0 ea.) F, W, Sp
Prerequisite: audition and director's consent.
Participation as soloists, coaches, or directors in music dance
theatre or opera performances.
321R. University Orchestra. (1:2:0) F, W
No audition required. Does not satisfy large ensemble
requirement for majors.
322R. University Band. (1:2:0) W
No audition required. Does not satisfy large ensemble
requirement for majors.
323R. Marching Band. (1:0:6 ea.) F Prerequisite: audition or
director's consent.
324R. Cougar Band. (1:0:6 ea.) W Prerequisite: audition or
director's consent.
325R. Symphonic Band. (1:0:4 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: audition.
326R. Wind Symphony. (1:0:4 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: audition.
328. Junior Music Dance Theatre Seminar. (1:2:0) F Prerequisite:
music dance theatre BFA major status; TMA 114, 229; concurrent
enrollment in Dance 328, TMA 328. Recommended: concurrent
enrollment in Music 300, Dance 300, TMA 300.
Intensive integration of music, dance, and theatre for the
performer.
329R. Folk Ensemble. (1:0:4 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: director's
consent.
Traditional bluegrass ensemble. Performs with BYU
International Folk Dancers.
330R. Steel Band. (1:0:2 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: director's consent.
331R. Jazz Combos. (1:1:2 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: audition.
332R. Show Band. (1:0:6 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: audition.
Contemporary and traditional show music (Young
Ambassadors) and ethnic music (Lamanite Generation).
333R. Jazz Ensemble. (1:0:4 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: audition.
Includes Jazz Ensemble (big band), Jazz Lab Band (entry-level
big band), and Vocal Jazz Ensembles.
334R. Synthesis. (1:0:4 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: audition.
335R. Jazz Legacy Band. (1:2:0 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: audition.
Traditional ensemble specializing in early jazz. Band
occasionally tours off campus.
337R. Symphony Orchestra. (1:0:4 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: audition.
338R. Philharmonic Orchestra. (1:0:4 ea.) F, W Prerequisite:
audition.
339R. Chamber Orchestra. (1:0:2 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: audition.
340R. Harp Ensemble. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: director's
consent.
341R. Brass Chamber Music. (1:1:2 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite:
director's consent.
342R. Early Music Ensemble. (1:1:3 ea.) F, W Prerequisite:
director's consent.
343R. Guitar Ensemble. (1:1:2 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: director's
consent.
344R. Keyboard in Ensemble. (1:0:3 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite:
Music 260R or instructor's consent.
Accompanying and ensemble performance.
345R. Percussion Ensemble. (1:0:2 ea.) F, W Prerequisite:
director's consent.
346R. String Chamber Music. (1:1:2 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite:
director's consent.
347R. Vocal Point. (1:5:0 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: director's consent.
348R. Woodwind Chamber Music. (1:1:2 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite:
director's consent.
349R. Junior Recital. (0:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite:
concurrent enrollment in Music 360R or 460R and instructor's
consent. Prerecital hearing required at least three weeks before
juried recitals. Fee.
351. Audio Applications 1. (2:2:2) F Prerequisite: Music 251, 256,
257, Math 110, Phscs 167.
Advanced concepts in digital sound editing.
352. Audio Applications 2. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: Music 351.
Advanced concepts in digital sound editing.
355R. Recording Workshop. (1:1:5 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: Music
251 or 257.
Studio projects in multitrack recording for records, broadcast,
film, and television.
359R. Performance Study. (1–2:Arr.:Arr. ea.) For those who have
completed private instruction requirements for their degree. F, W,
Sp Prerequisite: music major status; completion of degree
requirements in 260R, 360R, and 460R; instructor's consent.
Private instruction and studio class requiring from one to four
hours of daily practice. Fee.
360R. Performance Study. (1–2:1:1 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite:
music major status; jury approval.
Private instruction and studio class. From one to four hours of
daily practice. Fee.
363. Vocal Pedagogy. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: junior standing as
vocal performance or choral music education major or instructor's
consent.
Introduction to physiology, acoustics, and pedagogy of singing.
364. Keyboard Pedagogy. (2:2:1) F Prerequisite: keyboard
performance major status or instructor's consent.
Basic pedagogical principles as applied to keyboard
instruments.
365. Piano Pedagogy. (2:2:1) W Prerequisite: Music 364.
Preparation for supervised private or group teaching.
366. Organ Pedagogy. (2:2:1) W even yr. Prerequisite: Music 364.
Preparation for supervised private or group teaching.
367. Woodwind Pedagogy. (2:2:1) F odd yr. Prerequisite:
woodwind performance major status or instructor's consent.
368. Brass Pedagogy. (2:2:1) F even yr. Prerequisite: brass
performance major status or instructor's consent.
369A. String Pedagogy. (2:2:1) F even yr. Prerequisite:
instrumental performance major status on violin or viola, or
instructor's consent.
369B. String Pedagogy. (2:2:1) On dem. Prerequisite: instrumental
performance major status on double bass or instructor's consent.
369C. String Pedagogy. (2:2:1) On dem. Prerequisite: instrumental
performance major status on cello or instructor's consent.
370. Guitar Pedagogy. (2:2:1) F odd yr. Prerequisite: instrumental
performance major status or instructor's consent.
371. Developing Children's Musicality, Grades 3–5. (3:1:2) F
Prerequisite: Music 271, 272.
Continuation of Music 272 for grades 3–5, emphasizing the
relationship of classroom literature to choral experience and
instrumental musicianship. Microteaching in a demonstration
school.
372A. Woodwind Workshop. (1:0:3) F Prerequisite: Music 194,
196, 198.
Learning to play and to teach woodwind instruments; survey of
instructional materials; emphasis on clarinet and saxophone.
372B. Woodwind Workshop. (1:0:3) W Prerequisite: Music 194,
196, 198.
Continuation of Music 372A. Emphasis on flute, oboe, and
bassoon.
373A. Brass Workshop. (1:0:3) F Prerequisite: Music 194, 196, 198.
Learning to play and to teach brass instruments; survey of
instructional materials; emphasis on trumpet and French horn.
373B. Brass Workshop. (1:0:3) W Prerequisite: Music 194, 196, 198.
Continuation of Music 373A. Emphasis on trombone, baritone,
and tuba.
374. Percussion Workshop. (1:0:3) F (instrumental education), W
(choral education) Prerequisite: Music 194, 196, 198.
Learning to play and teach percussion instruments; survey of
instructional materials.
375A. String Workshop. (1:0:3) F Prerequisite: Music 194, 196, 198.
Learning to play and teach string instruments; survey of
instructional materials, emphasis on violin and viola.
375B. String Workshop. (1:0:3) W Prerequisite: Music 194, 196,
198.
Continuation of Music 375A. Emphasis on cello and bass.
376A. Choral Practicum. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Music 221, 235,
276, 294, 296, 298.
Applied conducting technique, score analysis and preparation,
evaluating solo performance, and application of learning theory.
376B. Choral Practicum. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Music 221, 235,
276, 294, 296, 298.
Curriculum design, score analysis and preparation, choral
arranging, rehearsal techniques, survey of literature, and vocal
pedagogy, including treble voice and changing voice; computers
and computer-assisted instruction.
377A. Instrumental Practicum. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Music 221,
235, 276, 294, 296, 298.
Applied conducting technique, score analysis and preparation,
evaluating solo performance, and applying learning theory.
377B. Instrumental Practicum. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Music 221,
235, 276, 294, 296, 298.
Curriculum design, evaluating ensemble performance,
advanced rehearsal techniques, administering secondary
instrumental music programs; computers and computer-assisted
instruction.
378. Music for the Elementary Classroom Teacher. (2:2:0) F, W,
Sp, Su
Establishing a classroom environment for musical development;
emphasis on appropriate songs, activities, resources, and teaching
strategies.
384. Jazz Improvisation 2. (2:2:1) W Prerequisite: Music 284 or
director's consent.
Intermediate improvisation: theory and technique.
386R. Songwriting 2. (2:2:0 ea.) W Prerequisite: music major
status; Music 186.
Projects in advanced songwriting.
387R. Composition 3. (2:1:2 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: Music 222, 288,
294, 296, 298, and junior-level screening.
Composition lessons and seminars in principles of late
twentieth-century music.
389. Projects in Music for Media. (2:2:0) F Prerequisite: music
major status, Music 186; 295 or instructor's consent.
Introductory projects in scoring for broadcast media,
publication, and studio recording.
391. Jazz Keyboard. (2:2:0) W, Sp Prerequisite: Music 222, 294, 296,
298, or instructor's consent.
Lead sheets, chord voicings, and other aspects of jazz
performance practice.
394. Jazz Styles and Analysis. (3:3:0) F even yr. Prerequisite:
music major status; instructor's consent.
In-depth experience in recognizing and differentiating jazz
styles, including analyzing and transcribing solo and ensemble
jazz materials.
395. Form and Analysis. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: C– or higher
in Music 293, 295, 297.
Analytical study of forms from the common-practice period,
including baroque contrapuntal structures and instrumental
forms, classical sonata cycle, and romantic part forms.
399R. Academic Internship. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp Su
Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
Internship or externship in creative, performing, producing, or
teaching applications of major course work.
402A. Vocal Literature. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: acceptance into
360R or instructor's consent.
Survey of literature with emphasis on art song. Research in area
of concentration.
402B. Vocal Literature. (2:2:0) On dem. Prerequisite: acceptance
into 360R or instructor's consent.
Continuation of Music 402A with emphasis on opera and
oratorio.
403A. Piano Literature. (2:2:0) F Prerequisite: C– or higher in
Music 304; acceptance into 360R or 460R, or instructor's consent.
Survey of literature. Research in area of concentration.
403B. Piano Literature. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: C– or higher in
Music 304; acceptance into 360R or 460R, or instructor's consent.
Continuation of Music 403A.
404A. Organ Literature. (2:2:0) F odd yr. Prerequisite: C– or higher
in Music 304; acceptance into 360R or 460R, or instructor's
consent.
Survey of literature. Research in area of concentration.
404B. Organ Literature. (2:2:0) W even yr. Prerequisite: C– or
higher in Music 304; acceptance into 360R or 460R, or instructor's
consent.
Continuation of Music 404A.
405. Chamber Music Literature. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: C– or
higher in Music 304; acceptance into 360R or 460R, or instructor's
consent.
Survey of literature, including research in field of concentration.
406. String Literature. (2:2:0) F odd yr. Prerequisite: C– or higher
in Music 304; acceptance into 360R or 460R, or instructor's
consent.
Survey of literature, including research in field of concentration.
407. Symphonic Literature. (2:2:0) On dem. Prerequisite: C– or
higher in Music 304; acceptance into 360R or 460R, or instructor's
consent.
Survey of literature, including research in field of concentration.
410R. Advanced Topics in Music. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) On dem.
Prerequisite: C– or higher in Music 304; 222, 294, 296, 298, or
instructor's consent.
Topics vary.
426. Music Dance Theatre: Senior Performance Project. (1:0:3) F,
W Prerequisite: TMA 361; concurrent enrollment in Dance 426,
TMA 426.
Participation in an MDT performance group culminating in a
showcase for agents and directors in New York City during April.
441R. New Music Ensemble. (1:0:1 ea.) F, W Prerequisite:
instructor's consent.
449R. Senior Recital. (1:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite:
concurrent enrollment in Music 360R, 387R, or 460R, and
instructor's consent. Prerecital hearing required at least three
weeks before juried recitals. Fee.
460R. Performance Study. (1.5–3:1:1 ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite:
major in performance; jury approval.
Advanced private instruction and studio class. From three to
five hours of daily practice. Fee.
462R. Orchestral Repertoire. (1:1:0 ea.) F Prerequisite: concurrent
enrollment in Music 460R or instructor's consent.
Performance instruction in standard orchestral repertoire.
466R. Organ Practicum. (2:2:1 ea.) W odd yr., F odd yr.
Prerequisite: Music 166 or organ performance major status. Must
be taken in consecutive winter and fall semesters.
Developing various practical skills required of the organist.
468. Jazz Pedagogy. (1:2:0) F and on dem.
Organizing and teaching jazz in the secondary school. Designed
for the music educator.
469. Theory and Methods of Studio Teaching. (1:1:0) W
Prerequisite: completion of required pedagogy class or
instructor's consent.
Applying learning theory and secondary education methods to
studio teaching.
470R. Studio Teaching Practicum. (1:1:1 ea.) F, W Prerequisite:
completion of required pedagogy class or instructor's consent.
Applying pedagogical principles to teaching.
471. Practicum in Children's Musicality. (3:1:2) W Prerequisite:
Music 271, 272, 371.
Pedagogy for grades 6 and beyond. Children's choir
development, including arranging and adapting vocal and
instrumental music. Extended pre-student teaching in a
demonstration school.
472. Supervised Teaching in Voice. (2:1:3) W Prerequisite:
Music 363.
Lecture, discussion, and practicum in the methodology of studio
voice instruction.
473. Suzuki Methods. (1:1:0) F Prerequisite: completion of
required pedagogy class or instructor's consent.
Applying the principles of Shinichi Suzuki to teaching.
Emphasis on violin.
481. Orchestration. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: C– or higher in Music
294, 296, 298.
Scoring for standard orchestral instruments.
482. Choral Arranging. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: C– or higher in
Music 294, 296, 298.
Study of published choral arrangements, as well as techniques
for adapting and arranging for choirs.
483. Counterpoint. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: C– or higher in Music
294, 296, 298.
Eighteenth-century contrapuntal styles and techniques,
emphasizing those of J. S. Bach.
485. Jazz Arranging and Composition. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite:
Music 295.
Developing concepts and skills related to the orchestration,
arranging, and composition of jazz and related contemporary
styles of music.
489. Film Scoring. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: Music 389; instructor's
consent.
Introduction to techniques and technology of film scoring.
494R. Independent Readings. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su
Prerequisite: advising professor's consent as certified by
completing a contract obtained from undergraduate studies
secretary in E-579 HFAC.
498. Senior Thesis. (3:Arr.:Arr.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: senior
status and faculty advisor's endorsement.
499R. Honors Thesis. (1–6:0:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: senior
status.
500-Level Graduate
Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)
500. Musical Research Techniques. (2:2:0) F, W Prerequisite:
graduate status.
501. Music Education Research Techniques. (2:2:0) Su
Prerequisite: graduate status.
503. Aesthetics. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Music 304 or
equivalent.
Fundamental questions of aesthetic theory from classical
antiquity to the present, emphasizing musical aesthetics.
505A. Applied Literature. (2:2:1 ea.) On dem. Prerequisite: minimum
of one enrollment in Music 402–407 or equivalent.
Advanced survey and research of literature.
505B. Advanced Applied Literature. (2:2:1) On dem. Prerequisite:
Music 505A.
Intensification and deeper study of Music 505A materials.
506. Choral Literature 1. (2:2:0) F odd yr. Prerequisite:
instructor's consent.
Concentrated analytical study and application of choral
literature through Beethoven.
507. Choral Literature 2. (2:2:0) F even yr. Prerequisite:
instructor's consent.
Concentrated analytical study and application of choral
literature from post-Beethoven to the present.
508. Orchestra Literature 1. (2:2:0) W even yr. Prerequisite:
instructor's consent.
Concentrated analytical study and application of orchestral
literature of the baroque and classical eras.
509. Orchestra Literature 2. (2:2:0) W odd yr. Prerequisite:
instructor's consent.
Concentrated analytical study and application of orchestral
literature of the romantic era and the 20th century.
510. Band Literature. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
Concentrated study of band literature through analysis and
conducting.
532R. Score Preparation and Conducting: Instrumental. (2:2:0
ea.) F Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
533R. Choral Conducting and Development. (2:2:0 ea.) F, W odd yr., Su
Principles and practices of score preparation, conducting, and
choral development as elements of choral artistry.
534R. Score Preparation and Direction: Jazz. (2:2:0 ea.) Su odd yr.
560R. Performance Instruction. (1–2:1:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su
Prerequisite: graduate music student status.
Performance instruction for students not specializing in
performance, and for performance students wishing to study
secondary instruments. Fee.
570. Music for Elementary School Teachers. (2:2:0) On dem.
Prerequisite: Music 371, 471, or elementary music teaching
experience.
Experiences in teaching various music activities in the
elementary school.
571. Elementary Education Music Pedagogy. (2:2:0) On dem.
Prerequisite: Music 371 and equivalent of elementary education
teaching minor in music.
Orff, Dalcroze, and Kodaly materials and techniques.
575R. Summer Music Workshops and Clinics. (1–4:Arr.:Arr. ea.)
576. Fundamentals and Techniques of the Marching Band. (2:2:2)
For music education majors only. On dem. Prerequisite: Music
294, 296.
Planning, charting, and scoring for marching bands.
581. Twentieth-Century Orchestration. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite:
Music 481.
New techniques for standard and new instruments; analysis and
listening.
583. Sixteenth-Century Counterpoint. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite:
Music 483.
Strict modal counterpoint in sixteenth-century style (Palestrina);
includes species, text setting, and motet.
587R. Composition. (3:3:0)
591. Advanced Topics in Keyboard Harmony. (2:2:0) F
Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
Topics vary.
595. Score Analysis. (2:2:0) F, Su
Analysis of representative choral and instrumental works from
the Renaissance through contemporary styles.
596. Schenker Analysis. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Music 303, 395; or
equivalent.
Schenker's system of tonal analysis.
599R. Academic Internship. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.) On dem.
Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
Internship in creative, performing, producing, or teaching
applications of major course work.
Graduate Courses
For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2007–2008
Graduate Catalog.
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