MUS - Music

Covers basic music reading, theory and terminology, including beginning keyboard, vocal and aural skills.

A survey of Western musical thought and the history and evolution of musical forms and styles. Requires attendance at selected recitals on campus.

Surveys the historical style-periods of music, emphasizing musical style characteristics and the development of critical listening skills. Highlights exemplary works of master composers.

Elementary lessons in guitar, including music reading and basic instrument techniques.

Techniques for creating sound and music for electronic media. Emphasis is on software-based recording, synthesis, and sequencing. Course includes studio projects for developing aural perception and creativity, understanding principles of acoustics, and acquiring basic audio production skills. Background on electronic music history, aesthetics and literature is provided.

A continuing exploration of contemporary electronic music, multi-track recording techniques, and the convergence of electronic music with other media in the digital era. Focus is on creative work and studio recording. Survey of contemporary electronic music aesthetics and literature is provided.

Elementary group lessons in piano for the beginner, given in the electronic piano lab.

Post-elementary group lessons in piano. Scales, cadences and sight-reading skills are emphasized. Individualized piano study programs are designed for maximum growth using the electronic piano lab.

Intended to be taken simultaneously with MUS 122, this course is an elementary study of aural musical skills. Sight-singing and ear training are emphasized. Aural recognition of scale types, scale degrees, intervals and triad types is emphasized along with rhythm and melodic dictation.

Intended to be taken simultaneously with MUS 123, this course is a continuation of the study of aural musical skills. Sight-singing and ear training are emphasized along with melodic and rhythmic dictation.

Foundations of solo vocal technique and interpretation, song-learning and stage deportment. Taught in a group environment, lectures and discussions are combined with solo and group singing. Requires attendance at select recitals on campus.

Continuation of the solo vocal techniques and skills introduced in Voice Class I. Taught in a group environment, lecture/discussion sessions are combined with a strong emphasis on solo singing. Requires attendance at select recitals on campus. May be repeated for credit.

Continuation of Basic Guitar Class I. Taught in a group environment, lecture/discussion sessions are combined with a strong emphasis on solo and chamber playing. This course may be repeated for credit.

Sight-singing and piano skills tailored to the needs of performing arts majors.

Sight-singing and piano skills tailored to the needs of performing arts majors.

A comprehensive study of musicianship through notation and aural recognition of tonal music basics.

A continuation of MUS 122.

A fundamental course designed to acquaint the student singer with IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), the correct pronunciation of Italian, Latin and English consonants and vowels, the diction rules of these languages, and the necessary practical application and performance of standard vocal literature.

Theoretical music fundamentals tailored to the needs of performing arts majors.

Theoretical music fundamentals tailored to the needs of performing arts majors.

An examination of the cultures of various countries and societies through their music and their musical practices. May be used to fulfill non-Western/Third World requirement.

A studio/performance-oriented course in which students learn vocal music and percussive accompaniments from outside the Western art tradition. To the degree possible, music is performed with integrity of vocal and musical style and always in the native language. A portion of the rehearsal time is devoted to developing an understanding of the music in relation to aspects of the culture from which it comes. Natives of the culture and other scholars provide information about the music and the culture. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours. If taken for three or more semesters, the combined credit (a minimum of 3 credits) may satisfy one humanities/fine arts course in the core curriculum. Open to all University students without audition. This course does not satisfy the primary ensemble requirement for a music major or minor.

Studio/performance-oriented courses. Studio courses 147-168 may be repeated for credit. All 100-level lessons are for one credit hour (25-minute weekly lessons) for students who are not music majors or minors. These lessons will not satisfy requirements for studio lessons in the primary performance area for any music major or minor. (Up to two credit hours of 100-level lessons may be counted toward a minor in music.) Music majors and minors may take studio lessons in a secondary performance area at the 100 level. Students studying voice for credit with a University of Tampa instructor are not permitted to study from anyone else during the semester of enrollment.

This course examines the technological impact on music created during the 20th century. Film, radio, popular and cultivated musical styles are studied from the focus of the development of the recording and computer industries. Musical issues such as political censorship, musicians' unions and bootlegging are included.

Topic varies as announced in the class schedule. May be repeated if content is different.

Early intermediate piano skills and repertoire designed to train the student for the Piano Proficiency Examination required for the Bachelor of Music degree. Memorizing a solo, scales, cadences, harmonizing folk songs, rhythm-reading skills and sight-reading are included. May be repeated once for credit.

Intended to be taken simultaneously with MUS 222, this course develops skills in keyboard harmony, aural skills and sight-singing, along with melodic and harmonic dictation exercises.

Intended to be taken simultaneously with MUS 223, this course is a comprehensive study of keyboard harmony, aural skills and sight-singing to prepare the music student with essential skills for teaching, composition or performance.

Upper-intermediate sight-singing and piano skills tailored to the needs of performing arts majors.

This course is designed to give both the dancer and the choreographer the necessary tools to realize their musical needs, as well as to learn how to communicate those needs to musicians. These tools can be divided into two categories: music fundamentals and music appreciation. Students also explore ethical issues in the reproduction and use of recorded music in the studio and on the stage.

A music history course with a travel abroad component designed for both music and non music-majors alike to study the lives and music of leading Viennese composers of the Classical period. The dominant composers of the era like Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven will receive full biographical scrutiny at each stage of their development; aesthetics, structures, and performing styles will be analyzed and compared. During travel, the places of interest will include birthplaces, concert halls, theatres, museums, royal residences, and libraries that are directly relevant to the subject matter of the course.

A continuation of MUS 122 and 123, focusing on the evolution of the tonal system.

A continuation of MUS 222 from 19th-century practice and into 20th-century theory and composition techniques.

A study of pedagogical techniques for teaching studio lessons on the elementary and intermediate levels. Techniques include teaching in traditional style and new approaches using piano labs, recordings, compact discs, computers and MIDI accompaniments. Required for performance majors.

Music majors only. Students explore fundamental vocal techniques, repertoire and classroom methods for working with young singers.

Music majors only.

Music majors only.

Music majors only.

Music majors only.

Studio/performance-oriented class focusing on musical preparation, analysis of scene/dramatic structure, incorporation of musical staging/blocking/choreography, and the development of performance techniques.

Guided study in the theory and practice of jazz improvisation.

Provides practical onstage or technical/backstage experience in musical theater production. Requires audition, interview, or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. May be used to fulfill performance credit(s) requirement of the major in performing arts.

A practicum course for performing arts majors. Studio class focusing on audition preparation for the musical theater, as well as emphasizing the business techniques required for a career in the performing arts.

For performing arts majors. Students are auditioned for placement in performance or theater-technical internships with local entertainment organizations. Special off-campus arrangements can be made with permission of the co-directors of the Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Program.

A very small, select, auditioned ensemble of mixed voices. Members also must sing with the Collegiate Chorale. The repertoire is varied, ranging from madrigals and folk arrangements to contemporary and seasonal tunes.

All students enrolled in Studio Lessons (MUS 147-148, MUS 247-268) are automatically enrolled in MUS 269. These students must attend 10 music department-sponsored events as an audience member (not a performer). Specific requirements appear in the course syllabus.

May be repeated for additional credit. Taught as a studio lesson, this course is tailored to the background of the individual student. Some students have tried writing music on their own. For others, composition is a nascent process. Students for whom this is the first experimentation with this kind of creative process often perform better by being given specific compositional parameters. These students may fare better by starting with an arrangement assignment. Bearing in mind that music is an aural art, an effort is made for students taking this course to have at least one piece performed during the semester. Many have had their pieces performed at one of the scheduled student recitals. Others who are more advanced may even perform original works at their senior recitals.

A studio/performance-oriented course. A large ensemble of strings, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments that performs two or three times each semester, both on and off campus. The repertoire consists of major works, overtures, historical, contemporary and popular literature for orchestra and variable-sized ensembles. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall and spring terms.

A studio/performance-oriented course. Spartan Band is open to all students with instrumental music experience. The Spartan Band performs a repertoire of up-tempo popular and jazz tunes at a variety of University and community events.

A studio/performance-oriented course. A large ensemble of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments that performs two or three times each semester, both on and off campus. The repertoire consists of major works, overtures, historical, contemporary and popular literature for band and variable-sized ensembles. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall and spring terms.

A studio/performance-oriented course. A big band of saxophones, trumpets, trombones and rhythm section with repertoire from traditional swing charts to contemporary jazz. The UT Jazz Ensemble performs two or three times each semester.

An auditioned chamber ensemble of mixed voices. The Chorale gives a major performance each semester. The Chorale also is called upon to serve the University and Tampa Bay communities at various times during the regular school year as the schedule allows. The repertoire consists of major works, madrigals, anthems, comic songs, jazz arrangements and works from other genres.

A small, auditioned vocal ensemble of mixed voices. Membership is understood to be a yearlong commitment. The repertoire is drawn primarily from musical theater. Opus performs a major concert each semester. This ensemble is also frequently asked to perform for many University functions on campus as well as other venues in the Tampa Bay area. A tour is usually planned to take place at the end of the first semester.

A chorus of women who sing a varied repertoire in one to three parts.

An auditioned University/community choral ensemble of mixed voices. The repertoire consists of major works for large chorus.

Music majors and minors only. Studio/performance-oriented courses. Studio courses 247-268 may be repeated for credit. In the class schedule, "1" indicates one credit hour (25-minute weekly lessons), and "2" indicates two credit hours (50-minute weekly lessons). All instruments may be studied for one or two credit hours, with the exception of organ, which may be taken for two credit hours only. Music majors usually study for two credit hours. Students studying voice for credit with a University of Tampa instructor are not permitted to study from anyone else during the semester of enrollment.

An interdisciplinary performance ensemble and creative workshop for experimental musicians, digital video artists, dancers, and others who have an interest in working with interactive technology. Class lectures will introduce students to software and hardware for real-time control of music and video, as well as sensor interfaces and motion capture systems for dance. Students will participate in the development of new works, new instruments, group performances, and collaborative projects. This course applies to degree requirements as equivalent to only 1 Ensemble credit.

Opera Workshop is an auditioned ensemble. It is open to vocal performance majors and students enrolled in voice lessons during the semester. Individuals will perform in staged ensemble scenes representing various style periods, which will be assigned according to students' voice type and technical ability.

A studio/performance-oriented course. Students study and rehearse solo and small ensemble literature for their instruments. Required performance on monthly student recitals. Master classes with studio teachers may be included. Annual spring concert.

A studio/performance-oriented course.

A studio/performance-oriented course.

A studio/performance-oriented course.

A studio/performance-oriented course.

A studio/performance-oriented course.

A study of basic conducting techniques with practical application to choral ensembles.

A study of basic conducting techniques with practical application to instrumental ensembles.

It is recommended that MUS 102 be taken before enrolling in this course. A survey of Western music from its incipience through 1810.

It is recommended that MUS 102 be taken before enrolling in this course. A survey of Western music from 1810 to the present.

Studies the free-counterpoint practice of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Studies the development of an analytical method for music literature. Involves application of analytical techniques to representative works from all music-style periods, emphasizing the historical evolution of forms to develop music-analysis skills.

A study of the string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments, their characteristics and ranges, and the techniques required to play them. Requires many short, written examples in various media. Final project involves the arranging of a specified piece for the concert band. Students prepare the score and parts, and conduct their own works.

This course specifically addresses audio recording and sound production, as well as manipulation techniques of contemporary media. Radio, television, film sound, and related music recording and production techniques are explored.

A studio/performance-oriented course with required preview. All repertoire must be approved and coached by the studio instructor. See the Music Department Handbook for details. Students may enroll for zero credit if they are enrolled in 18 or more credit hours.

A studio/performance course with required preview. All repertoire must be approved and coached by the studio instructor. See the Music Department Handbook for details. Students may enroll for zero credit if they are enrolled in 18 or more credit hours.

Guided readings, research and writings, culminating in a paper. May require a composition at the instructor's discretion. Also includes some supervised teaching of basic musicianship studies.

Variable topics. Instructor and chair approval required.