Studying music at the University of Vermont will capture students' imaginations, whether their interests lie in playing in an ensemble; taking private lessons; or studying music technology and business, music theory, music literature, composition, jazz, or music education.
Music
The University of Vermont offers two undergraduate degrees in music: one through the College of Arts and Sciences, and one through the College of Education and Social Services.
The B.A. degree offers concentrations in Classical Performance, Composition/Theory, Literature/History, Jazz Studies, and Music Technology and Business. These programs offer a strong foundation in all areas of music and require involvement in all aspects of the discipline.
The B.S. degree in Music Education prepares students for careers as licensed public school music teachers with certification in choral, general, and instrumental music (Pre-K–12).
Music Majors
Music Education (Pre-K- Grade 12) B.S.MS. - The Music Education major is administered by the College of Education and Social Services
Music Courses
MU 1010. Topics In: First-Year Seminar. 3 Credits.
Intensive first-year seminar focused on specific themes and/or disciplinary perspectives. Emphasis on developing critical reading and writing skills, substantive revision, information literacy, and analytical thinking. First-year seminars are frequently organized to meet one of the disciplinary Catamount Core requirements. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years. Catamount Core: AH1, WIL1.
MU 1020. Topics In: LASP Writing. 3 Credits.
Intensive course in a broad disciplinary area (humanities, social sciences, arts, or natural sciences). Part of an integrated first-year experience in which students take 2-4 classes exploring aesthetic, humanistic, social, linguistic, environmental, or scientific issues. May repeat for credit with different content. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years. Co-requisite: Enrollment in the appropriate Liberal Arts Scholars Program.
MU 1025. Topics In: LASP Seminar. 3 Credits.
Intensive course in a broad disciplinary area (humanities, social sciences, arts, or natural sciences). Part of an integrated first-year experience in which students take 2-4 classes exploring aesthetic, humanistic, social, linguistic, environmental, or scientific issues. May repeat for credit with different content. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years. Co-requisite: Enrollment in the appropriate Liberal Arts Scholars Program.
MU 1110. Intro to Western Music. 3 Credits.
A survey of musical styles from antiquity to the present drawing from the Western concert and other traditions. Catamount Core: AH1.
MU 1120. Intro to Jazz History. 3 Credits.
Survey of jazz from its roots in ragtime and blues of the late nineteenth century to contemporary styles. Cross-listed with: CRES 1811. Catamount Core: AH1, D1.
MU 1140. Blues & Related Traditions. 3 Credits.
Traces the development of blues from African origins to modern blues, its rural and urban social contexts, and relation to African-American history and culture. Cross-listed with: CRES 1813. Catamount Core: AH1, D1.
MU 1143. US Popular Music Since 1989. 3 Credits.
An exploration of the sounds and social politics of US popular music over the last three decades. Focuses on the transformations wrought by digital technologies to the production, consumption, and politics of popular music. Through examination of songs, music videos, and writings, students refine critical listening and writing skills. Catamount Core: AH1.
MU 1145. History of Rock and Roll. 3 Credits.
Examines rock music as a succession of related musical styles and as a social movement reflecting and influencing the changing American political and social landscape. Catamount Core: AH1.
MU 1147. Music & Culture: New Orleans. 3 Credits.
Examines the interrelationships between styles of music in New Orleans and the cultures that support them; includes a trip to New Orleans during spring break. Catamount Core: AH1, D1.
MU 1170. Intro World Music Cultures. 3 Credits.
Survey of selected traditional, popular, and classical music cultures from around the globe (Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, Latin America, etc.) through readings, recordings, demonstrations. Catamount Core: AH1, D2.
MU 1175. Music of Latin Am & Carib. 3 Credits.
A study of the culture and history of Latin America and the Caribbean through music. Explores and compares traditional, classical, and popular genres from the pre-conquest to the present with particular attention to Indigenous, African, and European roots. Catamount Core: AH1, D2.
MU 1310. Music Theory Fundamentals. 3 Credits.
Fundamentals of music notation, rhythm, melody, scales, and harmony. A course for non-majors or for students preparing to enter MU 2320 or MU 2310. Catamount Core: AH1.
MU 1550. Intro to Teaching Music. 3 Credits.
Introduction to the foundational principles, philosophies, opportunities, issues, and roles inherent to teaching music in various contexts and settings including school, community, and private settings. Open to all music majors and non-majors who are interested in teaching people through their love of music.
MU 1770. Intro to Music Technology. 3 Credits.
Introductory overview of music technology. Study of acoustic physics, history of music technology, basic hardware set up, computerized music notation, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) electronic music production, and music video creation. Prerequisite: MU 1310 or Instructor permission. Catamount Core: AH1.
MU 1775. Live Sound Reinforcement. 3 Credits.
Overview of techniques and tools used in amplification of live sound performance in music, theater, and dance. Study of physical properties of sound, fundamentals of acoustics, and current technology and equipment.
MU 1990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
Courses on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles. No prerequisite. May be counted toward the major/minor with Instructor permission.
MU 2110. Hist Western Classical Music. 3 Credits.
Study of Western classical music from 1300 to the present, exploring music from various stylistic periods from a historicist perspective and examining how music history aligns with broader concepts, theories, and beliefs circulating at a particular moment in time. Prerequisites: MU 1310, MU 2320, or MU 2310. Catamount Core: AH3.
MU 2120. Jazz History Styles & Analysis. 3 Credits.
An in-depth survey of jazz from early New Orleans to contemporary styles. Work includes close listening, study of transcriptions, and stylistic analysis. Final projects. Prerequisites: MU 2320 or MU 2310.
MU 2310. Harmony and Form I. 3 Credits.
Study of diatonic melody and harmony, phrase structure, and elaborative techniques. Music majors are required to take MU 2311 concurrently. Prerequisite: MU 1310 or equivalent music theory fundamentals proficiency, determined by placement test. Co-requisites: MU 2311 is required for Music majors and encouraged for all enrolled in MU 2310. Catamount Core: AH1.
MU 2311. Harmony and Form Lab I. 1 Credit.
Intensive study of solfege, elementary keyboard harmony, and dictation. Students should also register for MU 2310. Prerequisite: Ability to read music and to sing or play a musical instrument at elementary level. Co-requisite: MU 2310.
MU 2313. Harmony and Form II. 3 Credits.
Study of chromatic harmony (applied chords, modulation) and small forms (binary, ternary, variation). Music majors take MU 2314 concurrently. Prerequisite: MU 2320 or MU 2310 or Instructor permission. Co-requisite: Music majors taking MU 2313 to fulfill a theory requirement also take MU 2314 Harmony and Form Lab II concurrently. Catamount Core: AH1.
MU 2314. Harmony and Form Lab II. 1 Credit.
Intensive study of solfege, intermediate keyboard harmony, and dictation. Students should also register for MU 2313. Prerequisites: MU 2311 or MUL 2321. Co-requisite: MU 2313.
MU 2319. Composition. 3 Credits.
Studies in free composition and the mechanics of score preparation, leading to performance of original work on a departmental concert. Prerequisite: MU 2310, MU 2320, or Instructor permission.
MU 2320. Jazz Harmony. 3 Credits.
Study of jazz harmony, including essential harmonic progressions, turnarounds, chord substitutions, and melody harmonization. Music majors with concentration in Jazz Studies or Music Technology and Business take MU 2321 Jazz Harmony Lab concurrently. Prerequisite: MU 1310 or equivalent music theory fundamentals proficiency. Co-requisite: MU 2321 is required for Music majors with a concentration in Jazz Studies or Music Technology and Business and is encouraged for all others enrolled in MU 2320. Catamount Core: AH1.
MU 2321. Jazz Harmony Lab. 1 Credit.
Musical skills will be sharpened through singing prepared and unprepared material, through practice of rhythmic exercises, and through melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation. Practice in the use of solfege syllables from the moveable do system to aid successful sight singing. Co-requisite: MU 2320.
MU 2327. Theory/Practice Jazz Improv I. 3 Credits.
Basic repertory, idiomatic usage, aural skills, theoretical constructs, and strategies for the jazz improvisor. Prerequisites: MU 2320 or MU 2310 or Instructor permission; intermediate instrumental skill.
MU 2552. Brass Techniques. 2 Credits.
Class instruction on trumpet, trombone, and horn including materials and procedures for teaching these instruments in elementary and secondary schools. Pre/Co-requisite: MU 1550.
MU 2554. String Techniques. 2 Credits.
Develop basic technical proficiency on violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Emphasis on beginning pedagogy, and teaching string instruments in a classroom setting. Pre/Co-requisite: MU 1550.
MU 2556. Woodwind Techniques. 2 Credits.
Class instruction on flute, clarinet, saxophone and oboe/bassoon including materials and procedures for teaching these instruments in elementary and secondary schools. Pre/Co-requisite: MU 1550.
MU 2558. Percussion Techniques. 2 Credits.
Class instruction of various orchestral pitched and unpitched percussive instruments including materials and procedures for teaching these instruments in the elementary and secondary schools. Pre/Co-requisite: MU 1550.
MU 2560. Vocal Techniques. 2 Credits.
Foundation course in applied singing, and in teaching singing. Intended for students in music education, and students intending to teach private singing lessons or lead choirs. Pre/Co-requisite: MU 1550.
MU 2770. Creating Music for Video. 3 Credits.
Students will score short films using digital audio software. Emphasis is on 4-5 scoring projects, with additional background reading and written critiques. Prerequisites: MU 1310, MU 1770. Catamount Core: AH1.
MU 2771. Studio Production I. 2 Credits.
Explores the fundamentals of music studio recording production. Topics include recording hardware, ProTools software, microphone technique, signal processing, and post production engineering. Prerequisites: MU 1770 or Instructor permission.
MU 2772. Studio Production II. 2 Credits.
Explores advanced techniques of music studio production. Topics include recording hardware, signal processing, Digital Audio Workstations, and post production engineering (mixing and mastering). Prerequisite: MU 2771.
MU 2782. Arts Management. 3 Credits.
Focuses on the business of presenting the performing arts. Topics include: planning, marketing, logistics and operations of non-profit arts organizations. Prerequisite: A Catamount Core WIL1 course.
MU 2785. Music Business and Copyright. 3 Credits.
Survey of basic concepts and practices in music business including copyright, licensing, publishing, contracts, marketing, agencies, unions and guilds, and career development. Prerequisite: A Catamount Core WIL1 course.
MU 2990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
Courses on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles. Prerequisites: MU 2310 and MU 2313; Majors/minors, or Instructor permission.
MU 3105. Topics In: Composer Seminar. 3 Credits.
Survey of the musical style of one or more composers. Context, history, legacy. Representative topics: Bach, Beethoven, Stravinsky, and Ellington. See Schedule of Courses for specific topics. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years. Prerequisite: Three credits in Music at the 2000-level.
MU 3310. Chromatic Harmony, Large Forms. 3 Credits.
Study of advanced chromatic harmony, large forms (sonata, rondo), art song, and free forms. All students are encouraged to enroll in MU 3311 concurrently; it is required for Music majors with a concentration in Composition and Theory or Music History and Literature. Prerequisite: MU 2313 or Instructor permission. Catamount Core: AH1.
MU 3311. Chromatic Harmony Lab. 1 Credit.
Intensive study of solfege, chromatic harmony at the keyboard, dictation, and score reading. Prerequisite: MU 2314 or Instructor permission. Co-requisite: MU 3310.
MU 3313. Post-19c Theory and Practice. 3 Credits.
Study of extended tonality, atonality, and 12-tone techniques. Examples drawn from 20th and 21st century literature. Music majors take MU 3314 concurrently. Prerequisite: MU 2313 or Instructor permission. Catamount Core: AH1.
MU 3314. Post-19c Theory Lab. 1 Credit.
Intensive study of solfege, extended tonality and atonality at the keyboard, dictation, and score reading. Prerequisite: MU 2314 or Instructor permission. Co-requisite: MU 3313.
MU 3319. Advanced Composition. 3 Credits.
Creative work in free composition culminating in public performance of completed work on a departmental concert. Prerequisite: MU 2319.
MU 3320. Arranging for Jazz Orchestra. 3 Credits.
Composing and arranging for big band. Practice in techniques of jazz arranging and study of historic works. Final project is jazz standard arranged for big band, read by the UVM Jazz Ensemble. Prerequisite: MU 2320 or MU 2313 or instructor permission. Catamount Core: AH1.
MU 3325. Jazz Small Group Composition. 3 Credits.
Composing for small jazz ensembles. Practice in 2-, 3-, and 4-horn techniques. This seminar features student-led analysis, discussion, and in-class performances of writing projects. Final project is original composition arranged for small jazz ensemble, performed on departmental concert. Prerequisite: MU 2320, MU 2313, or Instructor permission. Catamount Core: AH1.
MU 3327. Theory/Practice Jazz Improv II. 3 Credits.
Chord substitution, re-harmonization, scale alteration, free" improvisation, and other techniques in written assignments and classroom performance of modern jazz repertory. Prerequisites: MU 2327, or Instructor permission.
MU 3550. General Music Methods. 3 Credits.
Methodologies, lesson planning, assessment, and standards-based curriculum development for general music at the elementary and secondary school levels. Pre/co-requisites: MU 1550; acceptance into licensure program in Music Education.
MU 3551. Practicum in Teaching Music. 2 Credits.
Supervised field experience in music education. Prerequisites: MU 1550. Pre/Co-requisites: MU 3550, MU 3552, MU 3554.
MU 3552. Choral Music Methods. 3 Credits.
Standards-based curriculum development, lesson planning, repertoire selection, rehearsal techniques, and assessment strategies for teaching choral music at the elementary and secondary school levels. Pre/Co-requisite: MU 1550; acceptance into licensure program in Music Education; or Instructor permission.
MU 3554. Instrumental Music Methods. 3 Credits.
Standards-based curriculum development, lesson planning, repertoire selection, rehearsal techniques, and assessment strategies for teaching instrumental music at the elementary and secondary school levels. Pre/co-requisites: MU 1550; Acceptance into the Licensure program; or Instructor permission.
MU 3560. Conducting I. 3 Credits.
Baton technique, score reading, and laboratory practice. Preparation and performance of selected scores, including rehearsal procedures. Prerequisites: MU 3311 and MU 3310.
MU 3562. Conducting II. 3 Credits.
Focus on advanced conducting techniques and score preparation. Exploration of instrumental and vocal conducting techniques. Prerequisite: MU 3560.
MU 3771. Studio Production III. 2 Credits.
Explores professional techniques of music studio production. Topics include recording hardware, signal processing, Digital Audio Workstations, and post production engineering (mixing and mastering). Prerequisite: MU 2772.
MU 3990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
MU 4110. Senior Project: Music History. 1 Credit.
Directed readings and research. Research project. Prerequisites: Music History concentration; Senior standing; Instructor permission.
MU 4310. Senior Project: Comp/Theory. 1 Credit.
Research paper or composition/analysis; topic chosen under direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Composition/Theory concentration; Senior standing; Instructor permission.
MU 4551. Teaching Internship Seminar. 1 Credit.
Companion course to supervised field work, giving students experience in specialized areas for their professional development. It is designed to provide context to the field work, resources for effective planning and teaching, and assist in developing the Vermont Licensure Portfolio and achieving InTASC standards. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Co-requisite: MU 4552.
MU 4552. Internship: Student Teaching. 11 Credits.
Teaching Interns will work under the guidance of their Licensed Music Mentor and University Supervisor to become committed reflective practitioners, instructional leaders and change agents, collaborating with other professionals to make a positive difference in schools and in the lives of all learners. Prerequisites: Music Education majors only; Senior Standing; admission to student teaching; overall GPA and GPA in professional courses at least 3. Co-requisite: MU 4551.
MU 4770. Senior Project: MTB. 1 Credit.
Project utilizes current music technology. Topic chosen under direction of faculty member. Prerequisites: MU 3771; Music Technology and Business concentration; Senior standing.
MU 4771. Internship: MTB. 1 Credit.
Supervised fieldwork designed to give students experience in specialized areas for their professional development. Prerequisite: MU 3771; Music Technology & Business concentration; Senior standing; Instructor permission.
MU 4990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
MU 4991. Internship. 1-18 Credits.
On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
MU 4993. Independent Study. 1-18 Credits.
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
MU 4994. Teaching Assistantship. 1-3 Credits.
Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
MU 4995. Undergraduate Research. 1-18 Credits.
Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
MU 4996. Honors. 1-6 Credits.
College honors thesis or other department/program honors, under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered at department discretion.
Music Ensemble Courses
MUE 1990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
MUE 2111. Small Ensembles. 1 Credit.
Small music ensembles including the following sections: (A) Pep Band; (B) Jazz Guitar Ensemble; (C) Latin Jazz Ensemble; (D) Percussion Ensemble; (E) Nonet; (F) Jazz Combo. See the expanded course descriptions for more ensemble-specific details. Audition for placement. Prerequisite: Placement audition. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUE 2125. Jazz Vocal Ensemble. 1 Credit.
Nine to sixteen vocalists (SATB), a cappella or accompanied by piano or rhythm section, performing arrangements of standard songs and jazz tunes. Open to students from all majors and colleges. Audition for placement. Prerequisite: Placement audition. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUE 2200. University Concert Band. 1-2 Credits.
Large woodwind, brass, and percussion ensemble. Repertoire chosen from the standard literature as well as contemporary music, with emphasis on the art of ensemble playing. Open to students from all majors and colleges. Audition for placement. With Instructor permission, students with a different participation level may register for one credit. Prerequisite: Placement audition. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUE 2300. University Concert Choir. 1-2 Credits.
Mixed SATB choir. Performing choral masterworks from the baroque period to the present. Open to students from all majors and colleges. With Instructor permission, students with a different participation level may register for one credit. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUE 2400. University Symphony Orchestra. 1-2 Credits.
Full orchestra comprising strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Several performances each year. Open to students from all majors and colleges. Audition for placement. With Instructor permission, students with a different participation level may register for one credit. Prerequisite: Placement audition. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUE 2500. University Jazz Ensemble. 1-2 Credits.
Exploration of classic big band repertory and works of contemporary composers and arrangers. Performance in one major concert every semester and occasional appearances off campus. Open to students from all majors and colleges. Enrollment confirmed by audition. With Instructor permission, students with a different participation level may register for one credit. Prerequisite: Placement audition. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUE 2990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
MUE 3111. Advanced Small Ensembles. 1 Credit.
Small music ensembles including the following sections: (A) Post Bop Ensemble; (B) Chamber Music. See the expanded course descriptions for more ensemble-specific details. Audition required for admission. Prerequisite: Placement audition. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUE 3200. Vermont Wind Ensemble. 1 Credit.
Vermont Wind Ensemble is a select instrumental group. Repertory is chosen from the standard literature as well as contemporary music. Open to students from all majors and colleges. Audition required for admission. Students should also be enrolled concurrently in MUE 2200. Prerequisite: Placement audition. Co-requisite: MUE 2200. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUE 3300. Catamount Singers. 1 Credit.
Mixed, select SATB chamber choir. Performing vocal music from the medieval period to the present. Open to students from all majors and colleges. Audition required for admission. Prerequisite: Placement audition. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUE 3990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
MUE 3991. Internship. 1-18 Credits.
On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded.
MUE 3993. Independent Study. 1-18 Credits.
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
MUE 3995. Undergraduate Research. 1-18 Credits.
Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
MUE 4990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
MUE 4994. Teaching Assistantship. 1-3 Credits.
Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Music Lessons Courses
MUL 1111. Beginning Group Lessons: Piano. 1 Credit.
Group lessons at the beginning level in piano. May not be counted toward the Music major or minor, except for students concentrating in Music Technology and Business. May be taken a total of four times for credit. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 1113. Beginning Grp Lessons: Guitar. 1 Credit.
Group lessons at the beginning level in guitar. May not be counted toward the Music major or minor. May be taken up to four times for credit. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 1115. Beg Grp Less: Taiko Japan Drum. 1 Credit.
Group lessons at the beginning level in Taiko Japanese Drumming. May not be counted toward the Music major or minor. May be taken up to four times for credit. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 1200. Basic Private Lessons. 1 Credit.
Private lessons in basic instrumental or vocal skills for non-music majors. A meeting with the teacher is required to assess appropriate placement. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: For piano: MUL 1111 or equivalent; audition required. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 1300. Private Lessons: Non-Majors. 1-2 Credits.
Private instruction on an instrument/voice for non-majors and non-minors. Contact department immediately after registering. Subject to availability of staff. Lab fee required. May be repeated for credit. Not open for credit to Music majors/minors. Prerequisite: Lesson audition required before enrollment confirmed. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 1500. Required Secondary Lessons. 1-2 Credits.
Private instruction for Music majors on a required secondary instrument/voice. Subject to staff availability. Lab fee required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music majors; successful completion of Entrance Audition. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 1600. Elective Secondary Lessons. 1-2 Credits.
Private instruction for music majors on an elective, non- required secondary instrument/voice. Subject to staff availability. Lab fee required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music majors; successful completion of Entrance Audition. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 1700. Basic Private Lessons: MTB. 1-2 Credits.
Private lessons on primary instrument or voice for Music Majors with a concentration in Music Technology and Business who have not yet passed the Level II Examination. Prerequisite: Pre-Level II Exam Music major with declared Music Technology and Business concentration. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 1990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
See schedule of courses for specific titles.
MUL 2111. Piano Proficiency I. 1 Credit.
Basic piano technique, harmonizing, and grand staff reading. Prerequisites: MUL 1111 or equivalent rudimentary keyboard skills and music reading ability; Music or Music Education majors or Instructor permission only. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 2112. Piano Proficiency II. 1 Credit.
Functional piano skills for musicians. Scales, technique, harmonizing, sight reading, repertory. Prerequisites: MUL 2111 or equivalent determined by placement test; Music or Music Education majors or Instructor permission only. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 2113. Piano Proficiency III. 1 Credit.
Preparation for Piano Proficiency Exam. Scales, repertory, sight reading, chordal accompaniment styles, score reading, transposing. Prerequisites: MUL 2112 or equivalent determined by placement test; Music or Music Education majors or Instructor permission only. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 2121. Group Jazz Piano I. 1 Credit.
Introduction to jazz piano techniques, including rootless voicings, soloing, and comping; and covering basic chord progressions, blues, and standard tunes. Prerequisites: MUL 1111; or basic keyboard knowledge and Instructor permission. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 2122. Group Jazz Piano II. 1 Credit.
Exploration of topics including stride, modal comping, and chord substitution. Some review of concepts from MUL 2121. Prerequisites: MUL 2121; Music or Music Education majors or minors only. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 2300. Accompanying. 1-2 Credits.
Lessons in piano accompanying, taught by piano and instrumental/vocal faculty. Juried and/or public performance with soloist(s) required. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 2400. Private Lessons: MU Minors. 1-2 Credits.
Private instruction on an instrument/voice for Music minors. Subject to availability of staff. Lab fee required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Music minors; lesson audition required before enrollment confirmed. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 2500. Private Lessons: MU Majors. 1-2 Credits.
Private instruction on an instrument/voice for Music majors. Lab fee required. Juried examinations generally every semester of study. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Music majors; successful completion of Entrance Audition. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 2990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
MUL 3990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
MUL 3991. Internship. 1-18 Credits.
On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
MUL 3993. Independent Study. 1-18 Credits.
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
MUL 3995. Undergraduate Research. 1-18 Credits.
Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
MUL 4500. Adv Private Lessons: MU Majors. 1-2 Credits.
Private instruction on an instrument/voice for Music majors. Lab fee required. Juried examinations every semester of study. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Music majors; MUL 2500; and successful completion of Intermediate Performance Assessment. Catamount Core: AH1.
MUL 4550. Senior Recital. 1 Credit.
The solo recital is the capstone performance experience for music majors. Repertoire for the recital will be chosen in consultation with the private lesson teacher and, where appropriate, the area head. Students should take MUL 4500 concurrently. Prerequisites: Music or Music Education majors only; Students must have performed on at least four Student Performance Recitals before they are eligible for this course.
MUL 4990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
MUL 4994. Teaching Assistantship. 1-3 Credits.
Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.