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University of Calgary Calendar 2023-2024 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions M Music Performance MUPF
Music Performance MUPF

For more information about these courses, see the Division of Music website: arts.ucalgary.ca/schools/creative-performing-arts/music/undergraduate.

Students are cautioned that notwithstanding the given prerequisite, registration in any of the performing ensembles is subject to the approval of the ensemble director. Further information on ensembles is available at arts.ucalgary.ca/creative-performing-arts/future-students/undergraduate-music/music-ensembles.

Junior Courses
Music Performance 201       Chamber Choir
Performing experience in the Chamber Choir.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music Performance 203       Treble Choir
Performing experience in the treble-range choir.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music Performance 205       University Chorus
Performing experience in the University Chorus.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music Performance 211       Symphonic Band
Performing experience in the Symphonic Band.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music Performance 213       Wind Ensemble
Performing experience in the Wind Ensemble.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music Performance 215       University Orchestra
Performing experience in the University Orchestra.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music Performance 221       Collegium Musicum
Performance of instrumental and vocal music written before 1750.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
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Music Performance 223       Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Performance of popular vocal literature.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
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Music Performance 225       Instrumental Jazz Ensemble
Performance in a jazz combo or band.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
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Music Performance 227       New Music Ensemble
Performance of chamber music written since 1960.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
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Music Performance 229       World Music Ensemble
Performing experience of various world music traditions.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music Performance 241       Chamber Music
Performance of music for small ensembles.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-4)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
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Music Performance 245       Voice Lab
Performance projects involving vocal music (opera, art song, music theatre, baroque, new music), and an exploration of interarts and interdisciplinary connections through performance creation.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
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Senior Courses
Music Performance 301       Chamber Choir
Performing experience in the Chamber Choir.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music Performance 303       Treble Choir
Performing experience in the treble-range choir.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music Performance 305       University Chorus
Performing experience in the University Chorus.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music Performance 311       Symphonic Band
Performing experience in the Symphonic Band.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music Performance 313       Wind Ensemble
Performing experience in the Wind Ensemble.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music Performance 315       University Orchestra
Performing experience in the University Orchestra.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music Performance 321       Collegium Musicum
Performance of instrumental and vocal music written before 1750.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Performance 323       Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Performing experience in the Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Performance 325       Instrumental Jazz Ensemble
Performing experience in the Instrumental Jazz Ensemble.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Performance 327       New Music Ensemble
Performing experience in the New Music Ensemble.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Performance 329       World Music Ensemble
Performing experience in the World Music Ensemble.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Music Performance 341       Chamber Music
Performing of music for small ensembles.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-4)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Performance 345       Voice Lab
Performance projects involving vocal music (opera, art song, music theatre, baroque, new music), and an exploration of interarts and interdisciplinary connections through performance creation.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Notes:
Students are required to audition during the first week of classes in September. Students who are unsuccessful will be removed from the course. This course normally meets for three hours per week during the Fall and Winter Terms.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Graduate Courses
Music Performance 632       Advanced Choral Conducting

Course Hours:
6 units; (2-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
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Music Performance 634       Advanced Instrumental Conducting

Course Hours:
6 units; (2-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
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Music Performance 641       Advanced Chamber Ensemble I
Intensive coaching in chamber ensembles.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.
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Music Performance 643       Advanced Chamber Ensemble II
Continuation of Music Performance 641.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Music Performance 641 or consent of the Division Chair, Music.
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Music Performance 645       Voice Lab
Performance projects involving vocal music (opera, art song, music theatre, baroque, new music), and an exploration of interarts and interdisciplinary connections through performance creation.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Division Chair, Music.  
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