Music Courses
Music Courses
MUS 0090
Performance Hour
0 unit
A weekly forum for students to perform in public before their peers and the faculty. Attendance at Performance Hour is required of all high school music students. Graded Pass/Fail.
MUS 0098
Special Topics in Music
.25 to .50 units per semester
The School of Music offers a variety of courses on topics of special interest. The school makes every attempt to respond to both faculty and student interest in the formulation and scheduling of such courses. The number of hours and units will vary according to the nature and scope of the project.
MUS 0110
Orchestra
.25 unit per semester
Preparation and public performance of representative works from the symphonic literature, including opera and dance. Performances on- and off-campus. Prerequisite(s): Audition/assignment by ensemble director in consultation with the studio teacher.
MUS 0120
Wind Ensemble
.25 unit per semester
Preparation and public performance of representative works for wind ensemble. Performances on- and off-campus. Prerequisite(s): Audition/assignment by ensemble director in consultation with the studio teacher.
MUS 0130
Jazz Ensemble
.25 unit per semester
Preparation and public performance of works for jazz ensemble using arrangements and improvisation. Performances on- and off-campus. Prerequisite(s): audition/assignment by ensemble director in consultation with the studio teacher.
MUS 0140
Contemporary Music Ensemble
.25 unit per semester
Preparation and public performance of contemporary music. Instrumental and/or vocal combinations vary from piece to piece. Prerequisite(s): Audition/assignment by ensemble director in consultation with the studio teacher.
MUS 0150
Large Ensembles for Winds
.25 unit per semester
Preparation and public performance of representative works for Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Contemporary Music Ensemble. Prerequisite(s): audition/assignment by ensemble director in consultation with the studio teacher.
MUS 0160
Large Ensembles for Brass
.25 unit per semester
Preparation and public performance of representative works for Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Contemporary Music Ensemble. Prerequisite(s): Audition/assignment by ensemble director in consultation with the studio teacher.
MUS 0170
Large Ensembles for Percussion
.25 unit per semester
Preparation and public performance of representative works for Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Contemporary Music Ensemble. Prerequisite(s): Audition/assignment by the percussion teacher.
MUS 0180
Chamber Ensemble
.25 unit per semester
Duets, Trios, Quartets, Quintets and small mixed ensembles as assigned by the studio teacher. Prerequisite(s): Audition/assignment with approval of studio teacher.
MUS 0210
Guitar Ensemble
.25 unit per semester
Preparation and public performance of works for more than one guitar or guitar with other instruments. Prerequisite(s): Audition/assignment.
MUS 0220
Trombone Choir
.25 unit per semester
This course is designed to complement the student's weekly trombone lessons, to strengthen ensemble skills, and to build good teamwork skills within the discipline. Emphasis is placed on sight reading. Performances on- and off-campus. Prerequisite(s): Audition/assignment.
MUS 0230
Percussion Ensemble
.25 unit per semester
Preparation and public performance of a wide variety of contemporary percussion music. Performances on- and off-campus. Prerequisite(s): Audition/assignment.
MUS 0240
Collaborative Piano Class
.25 unit per semester
Introduction to collaborative skills, through work with both instrumental and vocal partners, in a class setting with individual coaching. Topics include sound and ensemble issues, quick study, stylistic versatility, repertoire, and professional behavior. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and studio teacher.
MUS 0260
Cantata Singers
.25 unit per semester
Preparation and performance of choral works from the Renaissance through the Modern Period for unaccompanied chorus and chorus with instruments. Singers for the opera chorus of the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute are drawn from Cantata Singers. Performances on- and off-campus. This ensemble is also open to members of the community by audition. Prerequisite(s): Audition/assignment.
MUS 0311
Music Theory & Musicianship
.25 unit per semester
Intended for high school juniors and seniors, this course is designed to help students achieve fluency in written and aural fundamentals of music, including clef reading, intervals, major and minor scales, triads, seventh chords, and introductory melodic and harmonic analysis. Class work is reinforced at the keyboard.
MUS 0312
Music Theory & Musicianship
.25 unit per semester
Intended for high school juniors and seniors, this course is designed to help students achieve fluency in written and aural fundamentals of music, including clef reading, intervals, major and minor scales, triads, seventh chords, and introductory melodic and harmonic analysis. Class work is reinforced at the keyboard. Prerequisite(s): MUS 0311.
MUS 0321
Aural Skills
.25 unit per semester
Intended for high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate strong ability with the written fundamentals of music, this course is designed to begin the systematic study of aural skills, including an emphasis on sight singing and rhythm performance. Prerequisite(s): MUS 0312 or equivalent and permission of instructor.
MUS 0322
Aural Skills
.25 unit per semester
Intended for high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate strong ability with the written fundamentals of music, this course is designed to begin the systematic study of aural skills, including an emphasis on sight singing and rhythm performance. Prerequisite(s): MUS 0321.
MUS 0341
Music Literature and Analysis
.25 unit per semester
Intended for high school seniors, this course focuses on detailed stylistic consideration (both aurally and through score study) of selected representative works from the contrasting styles of Western art music from the Middle Ages to the present. Works are placed in broad historical and cultural context with an emphasis on score study. Prerequisite(s): MUS 0312 or equivalant.
MUS 0342
Music Literature and Analysis
.25 unit per semester
Intended for high school seniors, this course focuses on detailed stylistic consideration (both aurally and through score study) of selected representative works from the contrasting styles of Western art music from the Middle Ages to the present. Works are placed in broad historical and cultural context with an emphasis on score study. Prerequisite(s): Mus 0341.
MUS 0410
Lessons
.50 unit per semester
One hour per week of individual performance instruction.
MUS 0411
Master Class
.25 unit per semester
Weekly performance class for the purpose of refining performance skills. Included are in-class performance and critique, as well as specialized studies related to the particular concentration of study.
MUS 0470
Composition Lessons
.50 unit per semester
One hour per week of individual composition lessons.
MUS 0471
Composition Seminar
.25 unit per semester
This seminar will include presentations by guests, faculty and student composers on a variety of topics.
MUS 0599
Intensive Arts Projects
.25 unit per semester
During the period immediately following Fall Semester exams, students participate in special projects, classes, seminars and performances. Students are encouraged to pursue musical studies; however, interdisciplinary interests may be considered. Students must enroll in the course each Fall Semester they are in attendance at UNCSA. Graded pass/fail.
MUS 0831
Jazz Improvisation
.25 unit per semester
Provides students with the aural, technical, and theoretical skills required for jazz improvising. In addition, students learn a minimum of jazz repertoire. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
MUS 0832
Jazz Improvisation
.25 unit per semester
Provides students with the aural, technical, and theoretical skills required for jazz improvising. In addition, students learn a minimum of jazz repertoire. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.