Catalog 2024-2025

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MUS 100 Music Fundamentals

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

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 3

MUS 102 Music for Life

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

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 3

MUS 105 Basic Guitar Class

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

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 2

MUS 108 Recording and Electronic Music I

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

MUS 109 Recording and Electronic Music II

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MUS 108 or consent of instructor.

MUS 110 Piano Class I

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

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 111 Piano Class II

Intermediate group lessons in piano skills and repertoire, given in the electronic piano lab.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

C or better in MUS 110 or an equivalent course.

MUS 112 Aural Skills I

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.

MUS 113 Aural Skills II

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.

MUS 114 Voice Class

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 3

MUS 115 Voice Class II

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

MUS 114 or permission of instructor.

MUS 117 Musicianship for Performing Arts I

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

Credit Hours: 1

Corequisites

MUS 127.

MUS 118 Musicianship for Performing Arts II

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

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

MUS 117.

Corequisites

MUS 128.

MUS 122 Music Theory I

An introduction to the study of Western music theory, including elements of pitch, rhythm, harmony, counterpoint and diatonic chord function.
Credit Hours: 3

MUS 123 Music Theory II

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.

MUS 124 Vocal Diction Technique and Literature

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.

MUS 127 Music Theory for Performing Arts I

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

Credit Hours: 3

Corequisites

MUS 117.

MUS 128 Music Theory for Performing Arts II

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

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

MUS 127.

Corequisites

MUS 118.

MUS 135 Alexander Technique for Wellness

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

MUS 136 Alexander Technique Lessons

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

MUS 147 Studio Lessons: Organ

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 149 Studio Lessons: Harpsichord

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 150 Studio Lessons: Piano

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 151 Studio Lessons: Voice

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 152 Studio Lessons: Flute

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 153 Studio Lessons: Oboe

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 154 Studio Lessons: Clarinet

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 155 Studio Lessons: Bassoon

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 156 Studio Lessons: Saxophone

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 157 Studio Lessons: Trumpet

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 158 Studio Lessons: French Horn

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 159 Studio Lessons: Trombone

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 160 Studio Lessons: Euphonium

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 161 Studio Lessons: Tuba

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 162 Studio Lessons: Percussion

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 163 Studio Lessons: Violin

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 164 Studio Lessons: Viola

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 165 Studio Lessons: Cello

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 166 Studio Lessons: Double Bass

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 167 Studio Lessons: Classical Guitar

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 171 Studio Lessons: Harp

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 172 Studio Lessons: Contemporary Guitar

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 173 Studio Lessons: Contemporary Keyboard

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 174 Studio Lessons: Contemporary Bass

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 175 Studio Lessons: Contemporary Percussion

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 176 Studio Lessons: Contemporary Technology

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

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.

MUS 191 World Music

An examination of the cultures of various countries and societies through their music and their musical practices.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 3

MUS 192 World Music Drumming Ensemble

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.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 195 Introduction to Jazz

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.

Spartan Studies:

TBH

Credit Hours: 4