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Music 001a, Theoretical Studies: Foundations
Description: Review of theory rudiments. Study of melody writing and elementary harmony.
3 hours, half course.
No credit.
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Music 014, Piano Requirement
Description: Students whose principal instrument is other than piano, organ, or harpsichord must demonstrate keyboard proficiency of at least the Conservatory Grade VI level, either by presentation of a Conservatory certificate, or by passing an equivalent test offered periodically by the Faculty. Satisfaction of this requirement is strongly recommended before entrance, and required for admission to the BMus (Honors) programs. Students needing instruction to meet this requirement must make their own arrangements at their own expense.
No credit.
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Music 020a/b, Introduction to Music Education
Description: Introduction to the foundations and principles of the teaching of music. The nature and value of music education are examined with reference to major issues, methodologies, and approaches to musical learning. Observation of selected music teaching situations.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 023
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 021a/b, Vocal Methods
Description: The fundamentals of singing, including breath control, tone production, diction, and repertoire are introduced in a group setting. Solo and small ensemble performing assignments are made according to individual vocal need and level of ability.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 023
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 024, Applied Principal Instrument I
Description: Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For students registered in a degree program in Music.
1.0 course.
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Music 025a/b, Introduction to Performance Practices
Description: A practical approach to performance practices of the late 18th and early 19th centuries and the oral traditions represented in scores. Topics include: phrasing, tempo, ornamentation, expression, gesture.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 027a/b, Selected Composer Study
Description: A consideration of the music and times of a selected composer.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 028, Orchestra
Description: The rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire from the Baroque to the present. Ensembles will include UWO Symphony and UWO Chamber Orchestra.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 029a/b, Introduction to Composition
Description: Introduction to musical elements and manipulation (pitch, rhythm, intensity, timbre, texture, and form), and appropriate repertoire.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 030F/G, Music History: Introduction
Description: Consideration of various approaches to studying the history of music: guided listening, writing about music, library resources.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 026E
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 031F/G, Music History: c.900 to c.1600
Description: Survey of the Medieval and Renaissance periods.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 026E
Prerequisite(s): Music 030F/G
0.5 course.
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Music 032a/b/y, Introduction to Historical Keyboard: Repertoire, Technique and Performance Practice: 1600 - 1800
Description: An introduction to the playing techniques, repertoire, and performance practices associated with keyboard music and keyboard instruments from 1600 to 1800.
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Music 035a/b, General Integrated Musicianship (GIM) I
Description: Development of basic musicianship skills through the pratice and application of sight-singing techniques, ear-training procedures, and keyboard harmony exercises. Materials for all components will include scales in all major and minor keys, diatonic chords, fundamental melodic patterns and harmonic progressions, and modulation to closely related keys. In addition, the keyboard harmony component will include elementary exercises in harmonization, fiqured bass realization, transposition, and score reading using C, F and G clefs.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 055a/b and 075a/b
1 lecture hour (dictation), 1 tutorial hour (sight singing), and 1 laboratory hour (keyboard harmony)
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Music 036a/b, General Integrated Musicianship (GIM) II
Description: A continuation of Music 035a/b.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 055a/b and 075a/b
Prerequisite(s): Music 035a/b
1 lecture hour (dictation), 1 tutorial hour (sight singing), and 1 laboratory hour (keyboard harmony)
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Music 037a/b/y, Diction
Description: A study of the principles of pronunciation and enunciation with special attention to their application to song and opera; in English, Italian, German and French. For students with an interest in voice performance.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 337y
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 040, Performance and Survey of Music Literature I
Description: This course is divided into two parts. To obtain credit, both parts must be taken. Performance: Individual lessons arranged by the Faculty of Music. Credit for this course will be determined by the student's progress during the year and by a final performance examination. Survey of Music Literature I: Baroque, Classic and Romantic repertoire. Students will be expected to prepare works for class performance. May be available for credit in BA(Music) programs with permission of the Dean.
Antirequisite(s): Music 062a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Grade VI level demonstrated by audition. Non music students must contact the Faculty of Music before classes begin to receive audition information. Students will be billed a fee upon registration. (See Fees section of Calendar.)
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Music 044, Elective Applied Study I
Description: Individual lessons. For students registered in the Faculty of Music in a year in which Applied Music study is not required, or who are eligible for the study of more than one principal instrument.
Prerequisite(s): Audition and permission of the Dean. Non music students must contact the Faculty of Music before classes begin to receive audition information. Students will be billed a fee upon registration. (See Fees section of Calendar.)
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Music 045, Wind Ensemble
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 049a/b, Studies in Theory I
Description: Basic theoretical concepts through writing and analytic assignments. Covered in the course will be diatonic vocabulary, principles of voice- leading, the concept and practice of tonality, simple modulation, introduction to seventh chords and secondary dominants. Small forms from c.1700 to the early nineteenth century will be analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): Music 001a or demonstrated competence in theory rudiments, melody writing and elementary harmony.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 050a/b, Studies in Theory II
Description: Continuation from Music-049a.b of basic theoretical concepts through writing and analytic assignments. Introduction of melodic figuration and suspensions, nondominant and secondary dominant seventh chords, and modal mixture. Continuation of the study of small forms.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 035.
Prerequisite(s): Music 049a/b or permission of the Department.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 051, Symphonic Band
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 054, Jazz Ensemble
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for jazz ensembles.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 056, UWO Singers
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 058, Les Choristes
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 062a/b, Listening to Music
Description: A basic course to acquaint students with the materials of music and to give a broad perspective of the history of music. Through guided listening, the student will be exposed to a wide variety of musical styles.
Antirequisite(s): Music 040.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
May be available for credit in BA (Music) programs with permission of the Dean.
Open to non-music students.
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Music 068, Early Music Ensemble
Description: The rehearsal and performance of early music.
Prerequisite(s): Audition and interview.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 070a/b, Music in Global Contexts I
Description: A survey of various music cultures of the world, including First Nations musics. This course aims to broaden the musical and socio-cultural perspectives of students as they explore musical systems, ideas, and aesthetics of other cultures. Lecture format, audio and video examples, guest presentations and hands-on experience.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 078, Accompanying
Description: Faculty supervised accompanying of (1) two non-Performance majors, or (2) one Performance major, or (3) an approved ensemble, in rehearsals and performances.
4 hours plus performances and juries.
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Music 079, Chorale
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 086, St. Cecilia Singers
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 120a/b, Foundations in Singing
Description: The techniques of singing, vocal repertoire, and performance styles introduced in a group setting. Some solo and small group performances are assigned as determined by individual need and level of ability. Participants in this course should be able to read music. This course is not available to Bachelor of Music students.
Antirequisite(s): Music 021a/b, Music 220a/b.
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Music 140, Performance and Survey of Music Literature II
Description: This course is divided into two parts. To obtain credit, both parts must be taken. Performance: Individual lessons arranged by the Faculty of Music Credit for this course will be determined by the student's progress during the year and by a final performance examination. Survey of Music Literature II. Music repertoire and performance practices with special emphasis on contemporary trends. Students will be expected to prepare works for class performance.
Prerequisite(s): Grade VIII level demonstrated by audition, or Music 040.
May be available for credit in BA (Music) programs with permission of the Dean. Students will be billed a per term fee upon registration. (See Fees section of Calendar.)
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Music 144, Elective Applied Study II
Description: Individual lessons. For students registered in the Faculty of Music in a year in which Applied Music study is not required, or who are eligible for the study of more than one principal instrument.
Prerequisite(s): Music 044 and permission of the Dean. Students will be billed a fee upon registration. (See Fees section of Calendar.)
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Music 165a/b, Post World War II Popular Music
Description: The history, nature and function of popular music, with particular reference to rock music. The course will emphasize musical styles, form, instrumentation, vocal timbres and performing style through a study of representative works
Antirequisite(s): Music 265a/b, the former Music 064b.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
Open to non-music students.
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Music 166a/b, Musical Theatre.
Description: The contexts and forms of popular theatre in which music plays a vital part. Emphasis will be on such twentieth-century genres as the Musical, Rock Opera, Musical Comedy, Comic Opera, Operetta and Vaudeville.
Antirequisite(s): Music 266a/b, the former Music 065b.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
Open to non-music students.
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Music 167a/b, Introduction to Jazz
Description: A survey of various styles of jazz. Consideration of artists, jazz ensembles, the harmonic and rhythmic language of jazz, and performing practices, including the nature and role of improvisation.
Antirequisite(s): Music 267a/b
3 hours, 0.5 course.
Open to non-music students.
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Music 170a/b, Music in Global Contexts II
Description: A survey of various music cultures of the world, including First Nations musics. This course aims to broaden the musical and socio-cultural perspectives of students as they explore musical systems, ideas, and aesthetics of other cultures. Lecture format, audio and video examples, guest presentations and hands-on experience.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 195a/b, Introduction to Electroacoustic Music Systems.
Description: A practical introduction to electroacoustic hardware and software, appropriate technical concepts and terminology, and repertoire. Course requirements will include individual assignments and a final examination.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 218y, Applied Chamber Music
Description: The study and performance of selected works in the chamber music repertoire. An audition may be required. Students accepted into the course will be assigned to small ensembles. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 220a/b, Foundations in Singing
Description: The techniques of singing, vocal repertoire, and performance styles introduced in a group setting. Some solo and small group performances are assigned as determined by individual need and level of ability. Participants in this course should be able to read music. This course is not available to Bachelor of Music students.
Antirequisite(s): Music 021a/b, Music 120a/b.
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Music 224, Applied Principal Instrument II
Description: Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For second year students registered in the Faculty of Music in any program other than Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 234.
Prerequisite(s): Music 024.
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Music 228, Orchestra
Description: The rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire from the Baroque to the present. Ensembles will include UWO Symphony and UWO Chamber Orchestra.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 229, Composition I
Description: An introductory course in composition including analysis of widely divergent works in the established and contemporary literature. Students will write compositions for voices and instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Music 050a/b with a mark of 70% ("B"). Students normally will have completed Music 029a/b.
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 230F/G, Music History: c.1600 to c.1800
Description: Survey of the Baroque and Classical periods.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 226E
Prerequisite(s): Music 030F/G, or the former Music 026E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 231F/G, Music History: c.1800 to Present
Description: Survey of the Romantic period and the 20th century.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 226E
Prerequisite(s): Music 030F/G, or the former Music 026E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 233, Practicum in Choral Techniques
Description: Study of conducting techniques for choral ensembles. Training and experience in the distinctive features of choral conducting, interpretation and score reading.
Prerequisite(s): Music 021a/b or the former Music 023.
3 hours.
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Music 234, Applied Principal Instrument II (Performance)
Description: Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For second year students registered in the Faculty of Music in Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 224.
Prerequisite(s): Music 024 and completion of successful Performance entrance examination.
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Music 235a/b, General Integrated Musicianship (GIM) III
Description: Development of basic musicianship skills through the practice and application of sight-singing techniques, ear-training procedures, and keyboard harmony exercises, in continuation of Music 036a/b. Materials for all components will include chromatic melodies, applied chords and inlcude multi-voiced textures. The keyboard harmony component will include harmonization of chromatic melodies, and advanced exercises in figured bass realization, transposition, and score reading.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 255a/b, 275a/b
Prerequisite(s): Music 036a/b
1 lecture hour (dictation), 1 tutorial hour (sight singing), 1 laboratory hour (keyboard harmony), 0.5 course.
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Music 236a/b, General Integrated Musicianship (GIM) IV
Description: A continuation of Music 235a/b
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 255a/b, 275a/b
Prerequisite(s): Music 235a/b
1 lecture hour (dictation), 1 tutorial hour (sight singing), 1 laboratory hour (keyboard harmony), 0.5 course.
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Music 244, Elective Applied Study III
Description: Individual lessons and participation in performance class. For students registered in the Faculty of Music in a year in which Applied Music Study is not required, or who are eligible for the study of more than one principal instrument.
Prerequisite(s): Music 024 or Music 144.
Students will be billed a fee upon registration. (See Fees section of the Calendar).
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Music 245, Wind Ensemble
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 249a/b, Studies in Theory III
Description: Continuation of Music-050a.b. Introduction of mixture chords, extended tertian chords, Neapolitan sixth chord, augmented sixth chords, variation techniques, rondo forms, introduction to sonata design. Contrapuntal Textures.
Prerequisite(s): Music 050a/b.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 250a/b, Studies in Theory IV
Description: Continuation of Music-249a.b. Advanced chromatic techniques and vocabulary. Further studies of large, tonal forms.
Prerequisite(s): Music 249a/b.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 251, Symphonic Band
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 254, Jazz Ensemble
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for jazz ensembles.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 256, UWO Singers
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 258, Les Choristes
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 264, Opera Workshop I
Description: Performing and technical aspects of the production of opera, including musical and dramatic interpretation, stage movement, techniques of stagecraft, lighting, scene construction, make-up, costumes. An audition is required. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): For Faculty of Music students: First year; permission of the student's Applied Music Teacher and permission of the workshop director. For non music students: completion of a successful audition.
4 hours.
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Music 265a/b, Post World War II Popular Music
Description: The history, nature, and function of popular music, with particular reference to rock music. The course will emphasize musical styles, form, instrumentation, vocal timbres, and performing style through a study of representative works.
Antirequisite(s): Music 165a/b
3 hours, 0.5 course.
Open to non-music students
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Music 266a/b, Musical Theatre
Description: The contexts and forms of popular theatre in which music plays a vital part. Emphasis will be on such twentieth-century genres as the Musical, Rock Opera, Musical Comedy, Comic Opera, Operetta, and Vaudville.
Antirequisite(s): Music 166a/b
3 hours, 0.5 course.
Open to non-music students
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Music 267a/b, Introduction to Jazz
Description: A survey of various styles of jazz. Consideration of artists, jazz ensembles, the harmonic and rhythmic language of jazz, and performing practices, including the nature and role of improvisation.
Antirequisite(s): Music 167a/b
3 hours, 0.5 course.
Open to non-music students
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Music 268, Early Music Ensemble
Description: The rehearsal and performance of early music.
Prerequisite(s): Audition and interview.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 269a/b, Instrumental Music I
Description: Instruction in instruments of the woodwind, string, brass and percussion sections. Both practical and pedagogical elements will be covered. Materials and procedures will be appropriate for the study of individual instruments as well as group instruction.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 213
4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 270a/b, Instrumental Music II
Description: The study of additional instruments not covered in Music 269a/b.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 213
4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 278, Accompanying
Description: Faculty supervised accompanying of (1) two non-Performance majors, or (2) one Performance major, or (3) an approved ensemble, in rehearsals and performances.
4 hours plus performances and juries.
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Music 279, Chorale
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 283a, Early Music Studio
Description: The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Successful audition and permission of the Chair of Performance Studies. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
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Music 284b, Early Music Studio
Description: The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Successful audition and permission of the Chair of Performance Studies. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
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Music 286, St. Cecilia Singers
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 291a, Chamber Orchestra
Description: The study and performance of selected works form the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
0.5 course.
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Music 292b, Chamber Orchestra
Description: The study and performance of selected works form the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
0.5 course.
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Music 301a/b, Introduction to Schenkerian Analysis
Description: A study of Schenkerian analytic techniques with application to small forms.
Prerequisite(s): Music 250a/b or permission of the Department.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 302a/b, Chromatic Harmony
Description: A study of the chordal vocabulary and harmonic syntax of the music of the late 19th and very early 20th centuries, principally through written exercises. Some analysis may be undertaken in order to demonstrate techniques and procedures.
Prerequisite(s): Music 250a/b.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 303, Instrumental Ensemble Techniques
Description: Organization and instrumentation of standard instrumental ensembles, conducting techniques and rehearsal procedures suitable for various ensembles. The use of ensemble literature and materials including bibliographic sources.
Prerequisite(s): Music 269a/b and Music 270a/b
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 304a/b, Medieval Music
Description: Music from the beginnings of polyphony to the end of the fourteenth century: The emergence of new forms.
Prerequisite(s): Music 031F/G or the former Music 026E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 305a/b, Renaissance Music
Description: A study of the effect of Humanism on music from 1400-1600 and the contribution of musicians to the Renaissance spirit.
Prerequisite(s): Music 031F/G or the former Music 026E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 306a/b, Popular Music: Genre Studies
Description: Detailed study of one or more genres in popular music. Emphasis on repertory, style, and historical context.
Prerequisite(s): Music 030F/G and one of Music 165a/b, Music 166a/b, Music 167a/b, Music 265a/b, Music 266a/b, or Music 267a/b
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 307, Organ and Church Music
Description: A study of organ music as related to its history and use in the church.
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 308a/b, Popular Music: Composer/Artist Studies
Description: Detailed study of one or more composers or artists active in popular music. Emphasis on repertory, style, and historical context.
Prerequisite(s): Music 030F/G and one of Music 165a/b, Music 166a/b, Music 167a/b, Music 265a/b, Music 266a/b, or Music 267a/b
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 309, 16th-Century Counterpoint
Description: Species and free counterpoint in the style of Palestrina, in two, three and four parts, culminating in the composition of motets and/or mass movements. Analysis appropriate to the above studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 250a/b.
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 310a/b, Popular Music: Studies in Performance and Style
Description: Detailed study of issues in the performance and style of popular music. Emphasis on repertory and historical context.
Prerequisite(s): Music 030F/G and one of Music 165a/b, Music 166a/b, Music 167a/b, Music 265a/b, Music 266a/b, or Music 267a/b
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 311a/b, Opera to c.1830
Description: A summary of early opera (c.1600 to the time of Handel) will lead to a more detailed study of opera's development in the hands of composers such as Pergolesi, Mozart, and Rossini.
Prerequisite(s): Music 230F/G, or the former Music 226E
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 315a/b, Music of the Baroque
Description: Developments in music from c.1600 to c.1750 and their relationships to other arts and sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Music 230F/G, or the former Music 226E
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 316a/b/y, The Harpsichord: Playing Technique and Accompaniment Practices
Description: An introduction to harpsichord technique and playing by means of study of selected solo repertoire, figured bass, and examination of editorial realizations.
Prerequisite(s): Music 250a/b, Music 224 or Music 234
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 317, Piano Literature
Description: A study of the musical literature for solo piano.
Prerequisite(s): Music 230F/G and Music 231F/G, or the former Music 226E
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 318y, Applied Chamber Music
Description: The study and performance of selected works in the chamber music repertoire. An audition may be required. Students accepted into the course will be assigned to small ensembles, with or without keyboard.
Prerequisite(s): Music 218y
2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 319, 18th-Century Counterpoint
Description: Counterpoint in the style of Bach, in two, three and four parts, culminating in the composition of inventions and/or fugal expositions. Analysis appropriate to the above studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 250a/b.
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 321a/b, The Symphony 1750-1850
Description: A study of symphonic music from the emergence of the genre to the middle of the 19th century. Prerequisites: Music 230F/G and 231F/G, or the former Music 226E
Prerequisite(s): Music 230F/G and Music 231F/G, or the former Music 226E
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 322a/b, The Symphony 1850 to Present
Description: A study of symphonic music from the middle of the 19th century to the present.
Prerequisite(s): Music 231F/G, or the former Music 226E
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 323, Communication in Music
Description: Music materials and procedures which may be employed in the development of the child and adolescent voice, including special training in the Kodály method. Rhythmic movement, instrumental activities and listening techniques related to the musical development of the child.
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 324, Applied Principal Instrument III
Description: Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For third year students registered in the Faculty of Music in any honors program other than Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 374, the former Music 362.
Prerequisite(s): Music 224.
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Music 325a/b, Computer Applications in Music Education I
Description: An introduction to the use of computers and related technology, including digital music instruments, in classroom music teaching. Study of the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) international communications protocol for electronic music equipment, and digital sound generation and manipulation. Applications of computer-based music sequencing and editing in music instruction.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 326a/b, Computer Applications in Music Education II
Description: Advanced applications of music technology in the development of school music programs. Study of digital sampling, voice editing, multi-track recording, and computer-based music instruction systems.
Prerequisite(s): Music 325a/b or permission of the Department.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 328, Orchestra
Description: The rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire from the Baroque to the present. Ensembles will include UWO Symphony and UWO Chamber Orchestra.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 329, Composition II
Description: Works in the larger forms for vocal and/or instrumental ensembles. Analysis with an emphasis on twentieth-century literature.
Prerequisite(s): Music 229 with a mark of 70% ("B").
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 330a/b, Choral Arranging
Description: Vocal scoring with and without instrumental accompaniment.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 345.
Prerequisite(s): Music 250a/b.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 331a/b/y, Issues in Performance Practices I.
Description: A consideration of issues bearing on the performance of music composed before c. 1750.
Prerequisite(s): Music 031F/G and Music 230F/G, or the former Music 226E
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 332a/b/y, Issues in Performance Practices II.
Description: A consideration of issues bearing on the performance of music composed after c. 1750.
Prerequisite(s): Music 230F/G and Music 231F/G, or the former Music 226E
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 333, Choral Literature and Techniques
Description: Organization and development of choral ensembles. Problems of rehearsal and performance. Intensive examination of choral compositions, editions, arrangements, and collections. Practical experience in programming and conducting.
Prerequisite(s): Music 233.
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 335, Score Preparation and Instrumental Arranging
Description: Instruments of the orchestra and band. Timbres, ranges, transpositions, terminology, and score arranging. Arranging for orchestral and wind ensembles.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 300a/b, 310a/b, 340a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Music 250a/b.
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 336a/b, Opera c. 1830 to c. 1925
Description: The development of Opera as revealed in the works of composers such as Wagner, Verdi, Richard Strauss, Puccini, Debussy, and Ravel.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 312a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Music 231F/G, or the former Music 226E
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 337a/b/y, Contemporary Techniques and Repertoire
Description: An introduction to contemporary music from 1945 and after, through preparation and performance of appropriate repertoire in a masterclass setting. This course will incorporate oral presentations involving analysis of performance practice issues along with related artistic and cultural topics.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in third of fourth year Honors Performance or by permission of the Department.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 338, Applied Principal Instrument
Description: Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For students in the second year of the Three-Year Music Performance Diploma Program.
Antirequisite(s): Music 324, Music 374.
Prerequisite(s): Music 234.
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Music 339y, Practicum in Church Music
Description: Materials, methods and techniques of service playing.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 334.
0.5 course.
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Music 341a/b, Special Topics
Description: Special topics in Applied Music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 224 or Music 234.
0.5 course.
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Music 342a/b, Special Topics
Description: Special topics in Applied Music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 224 or Music 234.
0.5 course.
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Music 343, Instrumental Music III
Description: Instruction in instruments useful to the teacher of music in the elementary schools. The emphasis will be on developing playing proficiency on guitar and recorder. Music 323 is a prerequisite or corequisite in Music Education Programs.
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 344, Elective Applied Study IV
Description: Individual lessons. For students registered in the Faculty of Music in a year in which Applied Music Study is not required, or who are eligible for the study of more than one principal instrument.
Prerequisite(s): Music 224, Music 234 or Music 244.
Students will be billed a fee upon registration. (See Fees section of the Calendar).
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Music 345, Wind Ensemble
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 346a/b, Special Topics
Description: Special topics in Applied Music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 224 or Music 234.
0.5 course.
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Music 347a/b, Special Topics
Description: Special topics in Applied Music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 224 or Music 234.
0.5 course.
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Music 349a/b, Studies in Theory V
Description: Analytical and compositional techniques applied to music of the period circa 1890-1940, with emphasis on nonserial post-tonal and atonal music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 250.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 350a/b, Studies in Theory VI
Description: Continuation of material from Music 349a/b. Analytical and compositional techniques applied to music circa 1940 to the present, with emphasis on serial and post-serial music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 349a/b.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 351, Symphonic Band
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 352, Issues In Musicology
Description: A consideration of various issues in and approaches to musicological studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 031F/G and Music 230F/G and Music 231F/G, or the former Music 226E.
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 354, Jazz Ensemble
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for jazz ensembles.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 356, UWO Singers
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 357a/b, Chamber Music
Description: A study of the music written for small ensembles from the seventeenth to twentieth centuries.
Prerequisite(s): Music 230F/G and Music 231F/G, or the former Music 226E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 358, Les Choristes
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 361a/b, Classical Music, 1760 to 1810
Description: The course will examine the ideas and ideals of eighteenth-century classicism through the study of selected compositions, literature and art of the Enlightenment.
Prerequisite(s): Music 230F/G or the former Music 226E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 363, Intermediate Vocal Techniques
Description: Designed primarily for non-voice majors who desire development and understanding of vocal proficiency beyond the rudimentary level. Not open to Applied Vocal Music majors.
Prerequisite(s): Music 233.
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 364, Opera Workshop
Description: Performing and technical aspects of the production of opera, including musical and dramatic interpretation, stage movement, techniques of stagecraft, lighting, scene construction, make-up, costumes. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 264 and successful audition.
4 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 365a/b, Special Topics
Description: Special topics in music education, to be arranged.
Prerequisite(s): the former Music 213 or Music 233 or permission of the Department.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 366a/b, Special Topics
Description: Special topics in music education, to be arranged.
Prerequisite(s): the former Music 213 or Music 233 or permission of the Department.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 367a/b, Topics in Jazz I
Description: Detailed study of particular artists, styles, or periods in the history and sociology of jazz.
Prerequisite(s): Music 030F/G and one of Music 165a/b, Music 166a/b, Music 167a/b, Music 265a/b, Music 266a/b, or Music 267a/b
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 368, Early Music Ensemble
Description: The rehearsal and performance of early music.
Prerequisite(s): Audition and interview.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 369a/b, Instrumental Music III
Description: The study of additional instruments not covered in Music 269a/b or 270a/b.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 313
Prerequisite(s): Music 269a/band Music 270a/b or the former Musics 213, and Music 020
4 hours, 0.5 course
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Music 370a/b, Instrumental Music IV
Description: The study of additional instruments not studied in Music 269a/b, 270a/b or 369a/b.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 313
Prerequisite(s): Music 269a/band Music 270a/b or the former Musics 213, and Music 020
4 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 371a/b, Music of the Early 20th Century
Description: A study of music written between c.1900 and c.1945.
Prerequisite(s): Music 231F/G or the former Music 226E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 372a/b, Music of the Late 20th Century
Description: A study of music written between c.1945 and c.2000.
Prerequisite(s): Music 231F/G or the former Music 226E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 373a/b, Topics in Canadian Music
Description: An examination of various aspects of the history of music in Canada.
Prerequisite(s): Music 231F/G or the former Music 226E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 374, Applied Principal Instrument III (Performance)
Description: Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For third year students registered in the Faculty of Music in Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 324, the former Music 362.
Prerequisite(s): Music 234 and successful second year Performance progression examination; or Music 224 and successful audition.
Corequisite(s): Music 394.
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Music 375y, Applied Principal Instrument III
Description: Lessons in the student’s principal instrument. For third year students registered in the Bachelor of Musical Arts program in the Faculty of Music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 224.
0.5 course.
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Music 377a/b, Opera c.1925 to the Present
Description: A multinational journey into the neurotic, psychotic, exotic, and erotic operas of composers such as Berg, Stravinsky, Britten, and Penderecki.
Prerequisite(s): Music 231F/G or the former Music 226E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 378, Accompanying
Description: Faculty supervised accompanying of (1) two non-Performance majors, or (2) one Performance major, or (3) an approved ensemble, in rehearsals and performances.
4 hours plus performances and juries.
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Music 379, Chorale
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 380a/b, Analysis: Baroque and Classical Music
Description: Structural principles in music of the late Baroque and Classical periods. Structures to be studied include invention, fugue, passacaglia, variations, binary and ternary forms, da capo aria, sonata-allegro and rondo.
Prerequisite(s): Music 250a/b.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 381a/b, Romantic Music
Description: A study of romanticism in music during the 19th century: its basis in the thought of the time, its forms, and its relationship to the other arts.
Prerequisite(s): Music 231F/G or the former Music 226E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 383a, Early Music Studio
Description: The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Music 283a or Music 284b, successful audition and permission of the Chair of Performance Studies. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
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Music 384b, Early Music Studio
Description: The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Music 283a or Music 284b, successful audition and permission of the Chair of Performance Studies. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
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Music 385a/b/y, Special Topics
Description: Special topics in analysis, composition or theory.
Prerequisite(s): Music 250a/b, 255y, 275y or permission of the Department.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 386, St. Cecilia Singers
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 389a/b/y, Special Topics
Description: Special topics in analysis, composition or theory.
Prerequisite(s): Music 250a/b, 255y, 275y or permission of the Department.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 390a/b, Analysis: Romantic Music
Description: Structural principles in music of the Romantic period. Structures to be studied include sonata-allegro, rondo, variations, composite forms.
Prerequisite(s): Music 250a/b.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 391a, Chamber Orchestra
Description: The study and performance of selected works from the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 291a or Music 292b and successful audition
0.5 course.
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Music 392b, Chamber Orchestra
Description: The study and performance of selected works from the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 291a or Music 292b and successful audition
0.5 course.
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Music 393, Music Education Seminar
Description: Research techniques and source materials used in music education at the secondary school level. Special studies of the history and philosophy of music education and current problems.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in third or fourth year Honors Music Education or by permission of the Department.
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 394, Recital
Description: Approximately 45 minutes of music performed in a public recital. The program content must be approved by the Applied Music Department not less than three months prior to the date of public performance. For third-year students registered in the Faculty of Music in Performance.
Corequisite(s): Music 374.
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Music 395, Electroacoustic Music Composition
Description: Continued study of the terminology and technology of electronic music. Historical development, musique concrète, the "classical" studio, the synthesizer, and computer applications. Survey of the literature with some analysis. Compositional techniques and notation peculiar to electronic music and its real time performance.
Prerequisite(s): Music 195a/b, Music 229.
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 397, Special Topics
Description: A seminar on special topics in the history of music, to be arranged.
Prerequisite(s): Music 030F/G or the former Music 026E and permission of the Department.
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 399a/b, Special Topics
Description: A course on special topics in the history of music, to be arranged.
Prerequisite(s): Music 030F/G or the former Music 026E and permission of the Department.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 402y, Vocal Pedagogy
Description: Available to vocal students registered in a Performance program in the fourth year. Open to others by permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): Music 024.
1.5 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 404, Vocal Repertory
Description: A study and performance of Art Song, Cantata and Oratorio Literature. Available to voice and piano students registered in the fourth year of the Bachelor of Music with Honors (Performance) program.
Prerequisite(s): Music 374
3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Music 405a/b, Cantata and Oratorio Literature
Description: The study and performance of Cantata and Oratorio literature from the 17th century to the present.
Prerequisite(s): Music 234 or permission of the Department.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 406a/b, Analysis of Popular Songs and Recordings
Description: A study of techniques songwriters, performers, and producers employ to create effective verbal and musical arguments in a variety of genres, focusing on structural elements of lyrics and music, performing styles, and arrangement (mixing). Aural analysis of recordings will be supplemented by transcription exercises.
Prerequisite(s): Music 030F/G and one of Music 165a/b, 166a/b, 167a/b, 265a/b, 266a/b, or 267a/b
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 407y, Organ Pedagogy
Description: Available to organ students registered in a Performance program in the fourth year.
1.5 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 408a/b, Popular Music Songwriting
Description: Introduction to writing songs in a variety of popular music styles. Fundamental principles of lyrics, melody, and accompaniment in blues, folk, pop, etc.
Prerequisite(s): Music 030F/G and one of Music 165a/b, 166a/b, 167a/b, 265a/b, 266a/b, or 267a/b.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 410a/b, Desktop Music Production
Description: Introduction to fundamental principles of recording using desktop music facilities through exposure to music production software, recording environments, and basic concepts of combining music and moving images.
Prerequisite(s): Music 030F/G and one of Music 165a/b, 166a/b, 167a/b, 265a/b, 266a/b, or 267a/b.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 413, Practicum in Suzuki String Teaching
Description: Designed primarily for students with a string principal. With permission of the instructor, the course is also open to students with playing proficiency on string instruments. A thorough investigation of the history and philosophy of the Suzuki movement and its particular application in the Canadian community. A study of the twelve volumes of music literature developed by Suzuki with particular attention to the pedagogical principles embodied in these materials; practical assignments in the application of Suzuki concepts.
3 hours.
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Music 417y, Piano Pedagogy
Description: Required of all piano students registered in a Performance program in the fourth year.
1.5 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 418y, Applied Chamber Music
Description: The study and performance of selected works in the chamber music repertoire. An audition may be required. Students accepted into the course will be assigned to small ensembles, with or without keyboard.
Prerequisite(s): Music 318y.
2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 423, Kodály Concept I
Description: A study of the Kodály principles of music education as applied to the beginning level of music instruction. Advanced training in aural skills, pedagogy, Canadian folk song materials, and choral techniques appropriate to the application of the Kodály concept in Canada.
Prerequisite(s): Music 323.
3 hours.
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Music 424, Applied Principal Instrument IV
Description: Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For fourth year students registered in the Faculty of Music in an honors program other than Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 434.
Prerequisite(s): Music 324.
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Music 425y, String Literature and Pedagogy
Description: A study of the solo and teaching repertoire of all stringed instruments, including an examination of teaching techniques. This course is required of all string students registered in Performance in the fourth year and is open to others by Permission of the Department.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 426.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 427a/b, Woodwind Pedagogy
Description: Available to woodwind students registered in a Performance program in the fourth year.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 428, Orchestra
Description: The rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire from the Baroque to the present. Ensembles will include UWO Symphony and UWO Chamber Orchestra.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 429, Composition III
Description: A continuation of Music-329. Students will be expected to complete an extended work for large ensemble.
Prerequisite(s): Music 329 with a mark of 70% ("B").
3 hours.
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Music 430, Introduction to Research in Music Theory
Description: A survey of current issues and areas of research and literature in music theory, research resources and procedures, culminating in a directed research project.
Prerequisite(s): Music 350a/b
0.5 course.
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Music 431a/b, Bel Canto from Handel to Rossini
Description: A practical study of the principles of bel canto between c. 1750 and c. 1830 in the music of Handel, Mozart, Rossini, and others. Topics include phrasing, ornamentation, register, legato, staccato, messa di voce, tempo rubato, accent and emphasis, recitative and air.
Prerequisite(s): Music 030 and 230 or 231.
1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours (practicum), 0.5 course.
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Music 432, Kodály Concept II
Description: A study of the Kodály principles of music education as applied to the intermediate level of music instruction. Advanced training in aural skills, pedagogy, Canadian folk song materials, choral techniques and choral conducting appropriate to the application of the Kodály concept in Canada.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
3 hours.
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Music 433, Kodály Concept III
Description: A study of the Kodály principles of music education as applied to the advanced level of music education. Advanced training in aural skills, pedagogy, Canadian folk song materials, choral techniques and choral conducting appropriate to the application of the Kodály concept in Canada.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
3 hours.
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Music 434, Applied Principal Instrument IV (Performance)
Description: Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For fourth year students registered in the Faculty of Music in the honors performance program.
Antirequisite(s): Music 424.
Prerequisite(s): Music 374 and successful third year Performance progression examination; or Music 324 and successful audition.
Corequisite(s): Music 494.
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Music 437a/b/y, French Diction and Performance of Mélodie
Description: The advanced study of the principles of French diction in the performance of mélodie and opera. Available to Voice and Piano Honors Performance students registered in the third or fourth year.
Prerequisite(s): Music 037a/b/y.
0.5 course.
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Music 438, Applied Principal Instrument
Description: Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For students in the third year of the Three-Year Music Peformance Diploma Program.
Antirequisite(s): Music 424, Music 434.
Prerequisite(s): Music 338.
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Music 439, Recital
Description: Approximately 50 minutes of music performed in a public recital. The program content must be approved by the Music Performance Studies Department not less than three months prior to the date of the public performance. For students in the third year of the Three-Year Artist Performance program only.
Antirequisite(s): Music 494.
Corequisite(s): Music 438.
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Music 444a/b/y, Collaborative Musicianship for Piano and Orchestral Instruments
Description: A course intended to teach the pianist and orchestral instrumentalist the principles of ensemble playing as well as the literature of the Solo Instrumental Works with piano. Designed for students majoring in Piano or Orchestral Instruments in Honors Performance, in third or fourth year. Available to other students by permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): Music 224 or Music 234 piano or orchestral instrument
3 hours, 0.5 course
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Music 445, Wind Ensemble
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 447a/b, Brass Pedagogy
Description: Available to brass students registered in a Performance program in the fourth year.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 451, Symphonic Band
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 452, The Notations of Early Music
Description: The notation and editing of European music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance; principles and practical exercises.
Prerequisite(s): Music 031F/G, or the former Music 026E.
3 hours.
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Music 453, Comparative Studies in Music Education
Description: Research techniques and source materials used in music education at the elementary school level. A comparative study of the materials and procedures in music education with special attention given to the work of Orff, Dalcroze, Kodály, and Suzuki.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 353.
Prerequisite(s): Music 323.
3 hours.
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Music 454, Jazz Ensemble
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for jazz ensembles.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 456, UWO Singers
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 457a/b, Percussion Pedagogy
Description: Available to percussion students registered in a Performance program in the fourth year.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 458, Les Choristes
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 460, Applied Performance Instrument
Description: Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For students registered in the Artist Diploma in Performance (One-Year Program).
Corequisite(s): Music 461
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Music 461, Recital
Description: Approximately 60 minutes of music performed in a public recital. Program content approved by the Music Performance Studies Department. For students registered in the Artist Diploma in Performance (One-Year Program).
Corequisite(s): Music 460
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Music 462, Ensemble
Description: Rehearsal and performance in a Faculty of Music Ensemble. For students registered in the Artist Diploma in Performance (One-Year Program). Available by audition and permission of the Department.
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Music 464, Opera Workshop
Description: Performing and technical aspects of the production of opera, including musical and dramatic interpretation, stage movement, techniques of stagecraft, lighting, scene construction, make-up, costumes.
Prerequisite(s): Music 364 and successful audition
4 hours.
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Music 467a/b, Topics in Jazz II
Description: Detailed study of particular artists, styles, or periods in the history and sociology of jazz.
Prerequisite(s): Music 030F/G and one of Music 165a/b, Music 166a/b, Music 167a/b, Music 265a/b, Music 266a/b, or Music 267a/b
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 468, Early Music Ensemble
Description: The rehearsal and performance of early music.
Prerequisite(s): Audition and interview.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 475y, Applied Principal Instrument IV
Description: Lessons in the student’s principal instrument. For fourth year students registered in the Bachelor of Musical Arts program in the Faculty of Music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 375y.
0.5 course.
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Music 477y, Practicum in Piano Pedagogy
Description: A study of individual and class piano teaching methods and their application within a supervised teaching experience.
1.5 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 478, Accompanying
Description: Faculty supervised accompanying of (1) two non-Performance majors, or (2) one Performance major, or (3) an approved ensemble, in rehearsals and performances.
4 hours plus performances and juries.
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Music 479, Chorale
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 483a, Early Music Studio
Description: The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Music 383a or Music 384b, successful audition and permission of the Chair of Performance Studies. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
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Music 484b, Early Music Studio
Description: The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Music 383a or Music 384b, successful audition and permission of the Chair of Performance Studies. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
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Music 486, St. Cecilia Singers
Description: The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
4 hours plus performances.
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Music 491a, Chamber Orchestra
Description: The study and performance of selected works from the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 391a or Music 392b and successful audition.
0.5 course.
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Music 492b, Chamber Orchestra
Description: The study and performance of selected works from the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 391a or Music 392b and successful audition.
0.5 course.
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Music 494, Recital
Description: Approximately 60 minutes of music performed in a public recital. The program content must be approved by the Applied Music Department not less than three months prior to the date of public performance. For Performance majors only.
Corequisite(s): Music 434
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Music 495a/b, Psychology of Music Education
Description: An introduction to the psychology of music emphasizing research in psychoacoustics, perception, and cognition. Studies will be examined that offer principles of learning applicable to music education curriculum development and practice. Beginner-level evaluation techniques based on experimental research procedures will also be acquired.
Prerequisite(s): The former Music 327a/b or permission of the Department
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 496a/b, Philosophy of Music Education
Description: This is a continuation of Music-495a.b. Emphasis is paced on the critical examination of recent developments and issues in the philosophy, theory, and sociology of music education.
Prerequisite(s): The former Music 327a/b or permission of the Department
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Music 498a/b, Advanced Seminar in Music Administrative Studies
Description: Discussion of topics relevant to administration within the music industry.
Prerequisite(s): enrollment in 4th year of the Bachelor of Arts in Music Administrative Studies.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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