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University of Calgary Calendar 2014-2015 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions M Music MUSI
Music MUSI

Instruction offered by members of Music in the School of Creative and Performing Arts in the Faculty of Arts.

Division Chair - W. Jordan

Music majors may count no more than 1.0 full-course equivalent from Music 201, 301, 302, 304, 305, 401, 402 and 405 as Open Options toward their degree. Minors in Music may count no more than 1.0 full-course equivalent from Music 201, 301, 302, 304, 305, 401, 402 and 405 for credit to their degree.
Music 101       Music Listening I

Course Hours:
H(0-2)
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 101)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music 102       Music Listening II

Course Hours:
H(0-2)
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 102)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music 103       Music Listening III

Course Hours:
H(0-2)
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 103)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music 104       Music Listening IV

Course Hours:
H(0-2)
Notes:
The above activity courses offer practical experience in music listening and are only open to BMus, BA (Music) and BA Honours (Music) students. Only one course is offered per year. Credit for four courses is required for graduation.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 104)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music 127       Class Piano
Functional approach to the piano.
Course Hours:
H(0-3)
Notes:
Restricted to BMus students only and may not be used for credit towards a degree.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 271)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Junior Courses
Music 201       Music Past and Present
Directed listening to and study of important music of the past and present. Content may vary from year to year. Intended for non-majors.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 209)
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Music 203       Jazz History
Directed listening and analysis of jazz forms from the early beginnings of jazz to the present. Styles examined range from Early Jazz to Jazz-Rock Fusion. Major figures considered include: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
Music Majors and Minors may use this course for credit towards their programs.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 281)
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Music 209       Introduction to Music Theory
Introduction to the materials of music through development of both aural and written skills.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
Open to all students. Not available for credit toward BMus. BA (Music) and Music Minor programs. This course serves as preparation for Music 211.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 209)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music 211       Materials of Music
Investigation of the fundamental processes of music through analytical and written exercises.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Successful completion of the music theory diagnostic exam or its equivalent.
Notes:
Students must complete the music theory diagnostic exam or its equivalent prior to registering for Music 211. The diagnostic exam is given in May and during the Fall Block Week each year. Contact the School of Creative and Performing Arts for more information.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 201)
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Music 213       Diatonic Harmony
Part-writing and analysis with an emphasis on diatonic harmony and modulation in the music of the eighteenth century.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 211 or Music Theory and Composition 201 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 203)
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Music 221       Performance Practicum I
Applied instruction in instrument or voice.
Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Notes:
Open only to students in the BMus program and Music Minors after successful audition.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 291)
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Music 223       Performance Practicum II
Continuation of Music 221.
Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 221 or Music Performance 291 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Notes:
Open to Music Majors and Minors.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 293)
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Music 225       Musicianship I
Development of skills in rhythm, intonation and sight-singing. Performance of two-part contrapuntal exercises with diatonic modulation.
Course Hours:
H(0-6)
Notes:
Open only to students accepted as music majors and minors on the basis of the entrance audition or consent of the Division Chair, Music. This course meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 221)
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Music 231       Medieval and Renaissance Music
Music from antiquity to 1600.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
Open to students accepted as music majors and minors on the basis of the entrance audition and to qualified students from other areas with consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 201)
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Music 233       Baroque Music
Music from 1600 to 1750.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 231 or Music History and Literature 201 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 203)
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Senior Courses
Music 301       Music and Popular Culture
Survey and specific examination of popular music and culture, ranging from classical styles to rock, within an historical and sociological context. The course will examine the meaning and messages of popular music, and its impact on present-day culture. Topics may include The Beatles and Rolling Stones, Rock and Roll, Black Music, jazz, music and media, blues, Sinatra, Broadway and others.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 309)
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Music 302       Music in Popular Culture: Performers
Study of the impact of performers on the history of commercial music, focusing on selected performers such as The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, James Brown or Jimi Hendrix.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 309)
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Music 303       World Music
Detailed ethno-musicological examination of non-western traditions.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
Music Majors and Minors may use this course for credit toward their programs.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 309.28)
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Music 304       Music in Popular Culture: Musical Theatre
Study of music and its relation to popular theatre (operetta and/or musicals) in a historical context through the examination of selected works and their relation to popular culture, popular song and/or jazz.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
The Spring Term offering of this course is normally a travel-study course.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 309)
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Music 305       Composers and Musical Cultures
In-depth study of selected composers, their music, and their relationship to intellectual history (i.e. Mozart and the French Revolution), and/or examinations of specific western and non-western musical cultures (i.e. Music in India, Music in post-war Germany) and their impact. Attendance at relevant musical concerts and lectures may be required.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 311)
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Music 309       The Art of Music Listening
An introduction to the sensuous and structural elements of music, leading to a greater appreciation for the art of music in a global multi-cultural context.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
Music Majors and Minors (except Sonic Arts Minors) may not use the course for credit towards their programs.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 351)
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Music 311       Chromatic Harmony
Part-writing and analysis with an emphasis on chromatic harmony and modulation in the music of the nineteenth century.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 213 or Music Theory and Composition 203 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 301)
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Music 313       Materials of Twentieth Century Music
Compositional and analytical approaches to post-tonal music from the twentieth century to the present.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 311 or Music Theory and Composition 301 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 303)
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Music 321       Performance Practicum III
Continuation of Music 223.
Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 223 or Music Performance 293. Students admitted to the Performance Route must have attained a "B-" or better.
Notes:
Open to students in the BMus program.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 391)
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Music 323       Performance Practicum IV
Continuation of Music 321.
Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 321 or Music Performance 391. Students admitted to the Performance Route must have attained a "B-" or better.
Notes:
Open to students in the BMus program.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 393)
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Music 325       Musicianship II
Further development of skills in rhythm, intonation and sight-singing. Performance of two-part contrapuntal exercises with chromatic modulation. Introduction to atonal exercises.
Course Hours:
H(0-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 225 or Music Theory and Composition 221 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Notes:
This course meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 321)
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Music 327       Second Instrument Study

Applied instruction on second instrument or voice.

327.01 Second Instrument Study I
327.02 Second Instrument Study II
327.03 Second Instrument Study III
327.04 Second Instrument Study IV
327.05 Second Instrument Study V
327.06 Second Instrument Study VI
327.07 Second Instrument Study VII
327.08 Second Instrument Study VIII


Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Open to Music Majors with consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 395)
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Music 329       Jazz Musicianship
Musicianship in the jazz idiom, stressing the aural perception of jazz scales and modes, seventh-chord and harmonic extensions, common jazz progressions and jazz rhythms.
Course Hours:
H(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 211 or Music Theory and Composition 201 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Notes:
Open to both Music Majors and Minors; open to other students with consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 385)
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Music 331       Classical and Romantic Music
Music from 1750 to 1870.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 233 or Music History and Literature 203 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 301)
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Music 333       Late Romantic and Modern Music
Music from 1870 to the present.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 331 or Music History and Literature 301 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 305)
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Music 341       Composition I
Basic compositional techniques, and study of selected twentieth century compositions.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 213 or Music Theory and Composition 203 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 391)
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Music 343       Composition II
Continuation of Music 341.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 341 or Music Theory and Composition 391 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 393)
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Music 351       Sonic Arts
An introduction to the creative use of computers and digital media in sonic arts.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
Open to all students.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 379)
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Music 355       Sound Recording
An introduction to the practice and theory of sound and music recording.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 213 or Music Theory and Composition 203 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 361)
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Music 401       Music and the Humanities
Study of the interrelationship of music and the humanities in a broad cultural and historical framework. Content may vary from year to year. Intended for non-majors.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 307)
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Music 402       Topics in Popular Music
Selected topics examining commercial music from a critical perspective. Topics may include the examination of the work of specific creators or performers, the recording industry, the impact of specific instruments (guitar, percussion, electronic media, etc.), or cross-cultural influences.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 403       Topics in World Music
Selected topics examining World Music from an historical, sociological, analytical or performative perspective. Topics may include the study of a particular musical tradition and repertoire or the study of an instrument or performance practice that appears among many traditions (for example, hand-drumming).
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
Music Majors and Minors may use this course for credit toward their programs.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 405       Topics in Musical Culture
Selected topics examining the relationship between composers and or performers and a musical culture, focusing on repertoire (for example piano music, art song, or orchestral music of a specific era), aesthetic or technical approach (such as sonic arts or improvisation), or artistic milieu (such as fin de siècle Paris or post-1960’s Montréal).
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 415       Form and Analysis
Investigations into hierarchical relations in music. Study of how various levels of musical structure relate in order to form a whole.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 313 or Music Theory and Composition 303.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 471)
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Music 417       Advanced Harmonic Analysis
Investigation of the expanded harmonic resources and analytical systems used by composers from the late nineteenth century to the present.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 313 or Music Theory and Composition 303.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 473)
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Music 421       Performance Practicum V

Continuation of Music 323.


Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 323 or Music Performance 393 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Notes:
Open only to BMus students who are not in the Performance route. Open to non-Music students by audition and consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 491)
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Music 423       Performance Practicum VI
Continuation of Music 421.
Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 421 or Music Performance 491 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Notes:
Open only to BMus students who are not in the Performance route. Open to non-Music students by audition and consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 493)
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Music 427       Professional Seminar in Music Performance I
Practical experience in music performance in a team teaching master class format.
Course Hours:
H(4S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 323 or Music Performance 393, and admission to the Performance Route.
Notes:
This course meets for two hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 469)
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Music 429       Topics in Jazz Improvisation
Topics in jazz improvisation, stressing improvisational tools, melody, rhythm, and ear development for the blues progression.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 211 or Music Theory and Composition 201 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Notes:
Open to both Music Majors and Minors, open to other students with consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 481)
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Music 441       Composition III
Advanced creative work with an emphasis upon either chamber music composition or studio composition.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 343 or Music Theory and Composition 393 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 491)
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Music 443       Composition IV
Continuation of Music 441.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 441 or Music Theory and Composition 491 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 493)
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Music 445       Counterpoint
Practical study of contrapuntal technique, including species counterpoint and eighteenth century counterpoint.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 313 or Music Theory and Composition 303.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 475)
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Music 447       Orchestration
Practical study of instrumentation and scoring, including orchestral and wind ensemble textures.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 313 or Music Theory and Composition 303.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 477)
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Music 451       Electroacoustic Music
Practical study of electroacoustic and computer music with an emphasis on creative work in the medium.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 479)
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Music 453       Computer Applications in Music
Use of computers in music composition, performance, education and interdisciplinary media.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 481)
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Music 462       Junior Performance Project
Applied instruction in instrument or voice in connection with junior recital.
Course Hours:
F(1-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Performance Route and must have attained a "B-" or better in Music 323 or Music Performance 393.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 498)
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Music 511       Selected Topics in Theory and Composition
Advanced topics in music theory and composition selected from such subjects as: analysis of tonal or post-tonal music, rhythmic analysis, acoustics, critical approaches to music theory, electroacoustic music, orchestration, counterpoint and fugue.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
One of Music 415, 417, 445, 447, 451 or one of Music Theory and Composition 471, 473, 475, 477, 479 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 575)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 513       Seminar in Theory and Composition
Creative and analytic approaches to the study of selected repertoire with an emphasis upon contemporary music.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
One of Music 415, 417, 445, 447, 451 or one 400-level Music Theory and Composition course or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 577)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 521       Performance Practicum VII
Continuation of Music 423.
Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 423 or Music Performance 493.
Notes:
Open to students in the BMus program with consent of the Division Chair, Music. Open only to BMus students who are not in the Performance route. Open to non-Music students by audition and consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 591)
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Music 523       Performance Practicum VIII
Continuation of Music 521.
Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 521 or Music Performance 591.
Notes:
Open to students in the BMus program with consent of the Division Chair, Music. Open only to BMus students who are not in the Performance route. Open to non-Music students by audition and consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 593)
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Music 525       Topics in Music Performance
Various topics such as applied music literature, piano, wind or string pedagogy, or vocal pedagogy, phonetics.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Notes:
Open only to BMus and BA (Music) students.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 571)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 527       Professional Seminar in Music Performance II
Continuation of Music 427.
Course Hours:
H(4S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 427 or Music Performance 469, and admission to the Performance Route.
Notes:
This course meets for two hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 569)
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Music 531       Research Techniques and Bibliography of Music
Exploring the basic reference materials and techniques for musical research in all areas.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 333 or Music History and Literature 305 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 551)
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Music 533       Selected Topics in Musicology
A specific musical medium or genre: may include chamber music literature, symphonic literature, dramatic literature and program music.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 333 or Music History and Literature 305 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 571)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 535       Studies in the Music of Selected Composers
Specific composers or groups of composers; may include Beethoven, Debussy, the Second Viennese School, etc.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 333 or Music History and Literature 305 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 573)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 551       Telemusic
Investigation of music performance on high-speed networks.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 351 or Music Theory and Composition 379 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 505)
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Music 560       Senior Project
Major research or creative project in an area of musical study.
Course Hours:
F(1-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 596, 598, Music Theory and Composition 596, 598)
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Music 561       Independent Study
Individual study in a selected area of music.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 555, Music Theory and Composition 555, Music Performance 555)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 562       Senior Performance Project
Applied instruction in instrument or voice in connection with senior recital.
Course Hours:
F(1-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Performance Route and must have attained a 'B' or better in Music 462 or Music Performance 498. In addition, Music 313 or Music Theory and Composition 303 and Music 333 or Music History and Literature 305 must be completed prior to registering for Music 562.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 598)
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Graduate Courses
Music 611       Selected Topics in Theory and Composition
Various topics (master's level).
Course Hours:
H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 673)
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Music 613       Seminar in Theory and Composition
Advanced creative and analytic approaches to the study of selected repertoire with an emphasis upon contemporary music.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 671)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 615       Pedagogy of Music Theory
Refining ideas about music theory and its teaching, while developing and strengthening teaching skills.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Notes:
Required course for all PhD (Composition) students.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 675)
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Music 621       Advanced Performance Practicum I
Applied instruction in instrument or voice.
Course Hours:
H(2-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 691)
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Music 623       Advanced Performance Practicum II
Continuation of Music 621.
Course Hours:
H(2-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Music 621 or Music Performance 691 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 693)
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Music 625       Topics in Music Performance
Various topics such as applied music literature, applied pedagogy, accompanying, phonetics and others.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 671)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 629       Studies at the Banff Centre
Advanced music studies.
Course Hours:
H(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Notes:
Although the Banff Centre does not provide credit course instruction, students with advanced experience in music at the Banff Centre may apply for graduate-level credit from the University of Calgary.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Performance 657)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music 631       Research Techniques and Bibliography of Music
Exploring the basic reference materials and techniques for musical research at the graduate level.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Notes:
Required course for all MMus and MA (Musicology) students.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 651)
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Music 633       Selected Topics in Musicology
Various topics such as history of music theory, analysis, notation, or performance practice may be offered. Consult the timetable for current topic.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 671)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 637       Pro-Seminar in Music for Graduate Students
Selected works of music from the middle ages to the present in an analytical and historical context.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Notes:
Required course for all MMus and MA (Musicology) students.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 603)
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Music 641       Composition

Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 695)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 645       Composition Seminar

Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 691)
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Music 651       Selected Topics in Electroacoustic Music
Advanced topics in computer music selected from such subjects as: analysis, theory and aesthetics of electroacoustic repertoire, computer programming and software design, interactivity, performance practice and interpretation, sound morphology, sound spatialization, sound synthesis, soundscape studies, tele-media.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 685)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 653       Projects in Computer Music
Individual and collaborative creative and research projects in computer music.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 681)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 661       Independent Study
Individual study in a selected area of music.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 655, Music Theory and Composition 655, Music Performance 655)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 711       Advanced Topics in Theory and Composition
Various topics (doctoral level).
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 775)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 733       Selected Topics in Musicology
Various topics in the field of Musicology (doctoral level).
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music History and Literature 771)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 741       Composition
Individual study in musical composition (doctoral level).
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 795)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 751       Advanced Topics in Electroacoustic Music
Advanced topics in computer music selected from such subjects as: interactivity, tele-media, sound morphology, sound spatialization, analysis, theory and aesthetics, performance practice and interpretation, computer programming and software design, sound synthesis, soundscape studies.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 785)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 753       Advanced Projects in Computer Music
Individual and collaborative creative and research projects in computer music.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 781)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music 761       Independent Study
Individual study in a selected area of music (doctoral level).
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
Also known as:
(formerly Music Theory and Composition 755)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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