100
Covers basic music reading, theory and terminology, including beginning keyboard, vocal and aural skills.
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of Western musical thought and the history and evolution of musical forms and styles. Requires attendance at selected music events on campus.
Credit Hours: 3
Elementary lessons in guitar, including music reading and basic instrument techniques.
Credit Hours: 2
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.
Credit Hours: 4
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.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MUS 108 or consent of instructor.
Elementary group lessons in piano for the beginner, given in the electronic piano lab.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites
C or better in
MUS 100 or
MUS 122, or a satisfactory score on the Music Department's Music Theory Placement Exam, or a score of 3 or better on the nonaural subscore of the AP Music Theory Exam.
Intermediate group lessons in piano skills and repertoire, given in the electronic piano lab.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites
C or better in
MUS 110 or an equivalent course.
An introduction to sight singing and ear training techniques that is focused on developing the student’s ability to perform and transcribe simple rhythms, scales, intervals, chords, melodies and scale degree patterns.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites
C or better in
MUS 122 or a satisfactory score on the Music Department's Music Theory and Aural Skills Placement Exam.
A continuation of MUS 112 through sight singing and ear training techniques that is focused on further developing the student’s ability to perform and transcribe more complex rhythms, scales, intervals, chords, melodies and scale degree patterns.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites
C or better in
MUS 112 or an equivalent course, or a score of 3 or better on the aural subscore of the AP Music Theory Exam.
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.
Credit Hours: 3
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.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites
MUS 114 or permission of instructor.
Sight-singing and piano skills tailored to the needs of performing arts majors.
Credit Hours: 1
Corequisites
MUS 127.
Sight-singing and piano skills tailored to the needs of performing arts majors.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
MUS 117.
Corequisites
MUS 128.
An introduction to the study of Western music theory, including elements of pitch, rhythm, harmony, counterpoint and diatonic chord function.
Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of
MUS 122 including nonchord tones, cadences and phrase structure, chromatic harmony and modulation, jazz chord and scale theory, contemporary form and analysis, and principles of notation.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites
C or better in
MUS 122 or an equivalent course, or a score of 3 or better on the nonaural subscore of the AP Music Theory Exam.
A fundamental course designed to acquaint the student singer with IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), the correct pronunciation of Italian, French and German consonants and vowels, the diction rules of these languages, and the necessary practical application and performance and research of standard vocal literature.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites
Music majors, music minors and musical theatre majors only.
Theoretical music fundamentals tailored to the needs of performing arts majors.
Credit Hours: 3
Corequisites
MUS 117.
Theoretical music fundamentals tailored to the needs of performing arts majors.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites
MUS 127.
Corequisites
MUS 118.
An introduction to the Alexander Technique designed to help performing artists and anyone who is seeking to achieve a more natural physicality, to discover and gradually eliminate harmful patterns in the use of their bodies, and to develop better use that facilitates coordination, efficiency, increased energy and injury prevention.
Credit Hours: 1
Continuing and repeatable private study in the Alexander Technique, to further develop a more natural physicality, to discover and gradually eliminate harmful patterns in the use of one's body, and to develop better use that facilitates coordination, efficiency, increased energy and injury prevention.
Credit Hours: 1–2
Prerequisites
MUS 135
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
Audition or instructor permission required. Intended for intermediate-level study only (beginning instruction is available in group settings for classical guitar, piano and voice). 100-level Studio Lessons (1-credit, 25-minute weekly lessons) are for students besides music majors and minors who are participating in UT music ensembles, and for music majors and minors taking Studio Lessons in secondary performance areas. 100-level lessons do not satisfy the Studio Lessons requirements in the primary performance area for music majors and may apply for up to only 2 credit hours of applied music study towards the music minor. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Music majors in secondary applied area, or permission of Department Chair.
Corequisites
Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lessons.
An examination of the cultures of various countries and societies through their music and their musical practices.
Credit Hours: 3
A studio/performance-oriented course in which students learn percussion/vocal music from other cultures and non-Western musical traditions. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours. Open to all University students without audition.
Credit Hours: 0-1
An in-depth perspective of jazz through an analysis of its history, styles and prominent artists; the influence of jazz on popular music genres; and the confluence of jazz and American culture. Students will develop their critical thinking skills and knowledge of jazz by learning how to write through the mode of an aesthetic critique, in a scholarly and professional manner.
Credit Hours: 4