MUS - Music

MUS 001 Performance Attendance

Registration required for music majors (including music education students) each semester, except during the final semester of the professional year. Successful completion required for graduation. (Graded on a pass/no pass basis.)

0

MUS 100 Fundamentals of Music

Introduction to the basic concepts of music and the fundamentals of notation through a variety of activities. Open to all students.

3

MUS 101 Music Theory I

Detailed study of musical concepts and elements, with an emphasis on foundations.

3

Corequisites

MUS 103 or permission of instructor.

MUS 102 Music Theory II

Continued study of concepts of music emphasizing the diatonic vocabulary.

3

Prerequisites

MUS 101

Corequisites

MUS 104 or permission of instructor.

MUS 103 Aural Skills I

Direct and computerized instruction in the development of pitch, interval, chord, and rhythm discrimination. This class is coordinated with MUS 101 through simultaneous enrollment. Open to all students. Required of music majors and minors.

1

Corequisites

MUS 101 or permission of instructor.

MUS 104 Aural Skills II

This course continues to a more advanced level of the training begun in MUS 103. It is coordinated with MUS 102.

1

Prerequisites

MUS 103

Corequisites

MUS 102 or permission of instructor.

MUS 130 Class Piano

Basic class instruction at the piano emphasizing keyboard facility through literature, harmonizing melodies, sight reading, and improvising. Open to all students.

1

MUS 131 Introduction to Piano

Basic class introduction to piano emphasizing keyboard facility through literature, harmonizing melodies, sight reading, improvising. Required of music majors.

1

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor.

MUS 201 Music Theory III

Emphasis on chromatic harmony, analysis, listening, and creative work.

3

Prerequisites

MUS 102 or permission of instructor.

MUS 202 Music Theory IV

Extensions of the common practice period. Introduction to twentieth century practice.

3

Prerequisites

MUS 201

MUS 203 Development of Music In Europe

Survey of music history from Bach to Beethoven. (Salzburg only.)

1

MUS 230 Keyboard Lab

Continuation of individualized class instruction at the piano emphasizing keyboard facility through literature, harmonizing melodies, sight reading, improvising. Required of music majors. Open to all students. May be taken three times for credit.

1

Prerequisites

MUS 130 or permission of instructor.

MUS 231 Piano Skills

Development of focused skills in accompanying and score reading. Required of music majors.

1

Prerequisites

MUS 131

MUS 232 The Basics of Playing Brass and Percussion Instruments

Study of the basic methods, principles, and techniques of playing brass and percussion instruments. Open to all students. Required of music education majors. Fee: $25.

1

MUS 233 The Basics of Playing Woodwinds Instruments

Study of the basic methods, principles, and techniques of playing woodwind instruments. Open to all students. Required of music education majors. Fee: $25.

1

MUS 234 The Basics of Playing Stringed Instruments

Study of the basic methods, principles, and techniques of playing stringed instruments. Open to all students. Required of music education majors. Fee: $25.

1

MUS 235 Group Voice Workshop

Study of the basic methods, principles, and techniques of singing both solo and as a group in a safe environment. Students will learn about the voice as an instrument, learn the process of singing, and gain experience singing with and for others. Open to all students. Required for music education majors.

1

MUS 236 Beginning Guitar

Emphasis upon fundamental classical techniques, basic chords, strums and varied accompaniments, notation. Literature drawn from all historical periods including contemporary, folk, and flamenco sources.

1

MUS 237 Intermediate Guitar

This course is designed to be a continuation of the beginning level of guitar. Emphasis will build up on those fundamental classical techniques, accompaniments and notations of the beginning level. Literature will come from modern, folk and flamenco sources.

1

Prerequisites

MUS 236 or permission of instructor.

MUS 239 Group Voice Workshop II

Continuing study of basic methods, principles, and techniques of singing both solo and as a group in a safe environment. Open to all students. Required of music education majors.

1

Prerequisites

MUS 235 or permission of instructor.

MUS 242 Guitar Ensemble

An ensemble experience for guitar players of sufficient skill. Literature of all style periods will be performed. Enrollment by permission of instructor.

1

MUS 243 Wind Symphony

Ensemble for the reading and performing of all styles of band literature. Open to all University students by audition. May be taken 8 times for credit.

1

MUS 244 University Singers

Repertoire includes music from all periods and styles. Open to all University students by audition. May be taken 8 times for credit.

1

MUS 245 University Orchestra

Open to all University students by audition. Devoted to the performance of a wide variety of orchestral literature. Opportunities for solo performance. May be taken 8 times for credit.

1

MUS 246 Chapel Music Ensemble

The ensemble of singers and players meets once per week with the express purpose of preparing music for the chapel services. It is open without audition to any University student regardless of major. May be taken 8 times for credit. Does not fulfill ensemble requirement for music majors/minors.

1

MUS 252 Women's Chorale

A women's choir, open to all students by audition. Participants need not be music majors. Repertoire drawn from wide variety of musical styles. May be taken 8 times for credit.

1

MUS 253 University Jazz Ensemble

Performance of contemporary literature for this medium. Open to all University students with permission of the director. May be taken 8 times for credit. Does not fulfill ensemble requirement for music majors.

1

MUS 286 Private Lessons

First- and second-year individual instruction, performance and literature. Offered in the following disciplines: Conducting, euphonium, French horn, trombone, trumpet, tuba, organ, piano, cello, double bass, classical guitar, harp, viola, violin, bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone, percussion. May be repeated four times for credit. See Music Study Handbook for specific requirements. Fee: $300.00.

1

Prerequisites

Declared music major/minor, permission of instructor, or MUS 235.

MUS 290 Directed Study

For the student who demonstrates the ability to do individual study and research in selected areas of the curriculum. Selection of the area must be made in consultation with and approval of the appropriate faculty to be involved.

Variable

MUS 301 Music History I

A study of the people, events, and elements of musical performance-practice which contributed to the development of the various style trends before 1820. Required for music majors. Open to others with permission of instructor.

3

MUS 302 Music History II

A continuation of Music 301. A further study of musical style trends and their practitioners from 1800 to present. Required for music majors. Open to others with permission of instructor.

3

MUS 303 Classical Music and Musicians

A survey of classical music, from the middle ages to the present, that examines landmark styles, genres, and composers. Fee: $100.

3

Prerequisites

FA 207

MUS 304 Development of Music In Europe

Survey of music history from Beethoven to the present (Salzburg only.)

1

MUS 307 Scoring and Arranging

A study of the basic techniques in effective scoring and arranging for various instrumental and vocal ensembles.

3

Prerequisites

MUS 202 or permission of instructor.

MUS 309 World Music

A study of the music and musical idioms of a variety of non-Western cultures. With use of aural and visual examples, the student will develop both an understanding and an appreciation of the enriching role of music in diverse cultures of the world. Required of music majors. Open to all students.

3

MUS 310 Fundamentals of Music Technology

Complete basic course in the understanding of electronic music. Topics include history, analog theory, methods of synthesis, digital theory, music instrument digital interface (MIDI), computers, audio recording, and digital sampling. Lab activities to be completed weekly. Open to all students with instructor approval. Fee: $30.

3

MUS 331 Conducting

Techniques of conducting choral and instrumental ensembles with practical experience in laboratory situations. Required of all music majors. Open to all students by permission of instructor.

3

MUS 336 Diction for Singers

This course is intended to meet the needs of all voice students anticipating continued involvement in group or solo activities. Study will concentrate on principles of voice production and articulation, including the use of IPA for foreign languages.

3

MUS 338 Teaching Elementary School Music

Philosophy, materials, and methods of teaching classroom music from kindergarten through elementary school.

2

MUS 339 Teaching Middle School Music

Philosophy, materials, and methods of teaching instrumental, general, and vocal music for grades 6-9.

2

MUS 340 Teaching Secondary School Music

Philosophy, materials, and methods of teaching instrumental, general, and vocal music for grades 10-12.

2

MUS 409 Composition

Contemporary techniques of composition as applied to vocal and instrumental media. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

3

Prerequisites

MUS 202

MUS 411 History of Rock and Roll

A survey of Rock and Roll from its roots to the present day, including styles, performers, composers, and culture.

3

Prerequisites

FA 207, MUS 101 or permission of instructor.

MUS 412 History of Musical Theatre

An exploration of this American art form, from operetta and music comedy to contemporary musical theatre. Open to all students.

3

Prerequisites

FA 207, MUS 101 or permission of instructor.

MUS 413 Liturgical Music

A study of Catholic liturgical music, including Church documents and liturgical books, music repertoire and liturgical performance and historical context.

3

Prerequisites

FA 207, MUS 101 or permission of instructor.

MUS 414 History of Jazz

A study of Jazz from its roots to the present day, including styles, performers, composers, and culture.

3

Prerequisites

FA 207, MUS 101 or permission of instructor.

MUS 442 Guitar Ensemble

An ensemble experience for guitar players of sufficient skill. Literature of all style periods will be performed. Enrollment by permission of instructor.

1

Prerequisites

2 semesters of MUS 242.

MUS 443 Wind Symphony

Ensemble for the reading and performing of all styles of band literature. Open to all University students by audition. May be taken 8 times for credit.

1

Prerequisites

2 semesters of MUS 243.

MUS 444 University Singers

Repertoire includes music from all periods and styles. Open to all University students by audition. May be taken 8 times for credit.

1

Prerequisites

2 semesters of MUS 244.

MUS 445 University Orchestra

Open to University students by audition. Devoted to the performance of a wide variety of orchestral literature. Opportunities for solo performance. May be taken 8 times for credit.

1

Prerequisites

2 semesters of MUS 245.

MUS 446 Chapel Music Ensemble

The ensemble of singers and players meets once per week with the express purpose of preparing music for the chapel services. It is open without audition to any University student regardless of major. May be taken 8 times for credit. Does not fulfill ensemble requirement for music majors/minors.

1

Prerequisites

2 semesters of MUS 246.

MUS 447 Chamber Ensembles

Small groups that rehearse and perform music in a variety of styles. May be repeated 8 times for credit. Registration by permission of instructor.

1

MUS 452 Women's Chorale

A women's choir, open to all students by audition. Participants need not be music majors. Repertoire drawn from wide variety of musical styles. May be taken 8 times for credit.

1

Prerequisites

2 semesters of MUS 252.

MUS 453 University Jazz Ensemble

Performance of contemporary literature for this medium. Open to all University students with permission of the director. May be taken 8 times for credit. Does not fulfill ensemble requirement for music majors.

1

Prerequisites

2 semesters of MUS 253.

MUS 455 Musical Theatre Workshop

Study of theatrical singing and acting techniques as applicable to all varieties of musical theatre pieces. Students are expected to participate in various performances prepared by the class. Open to all students with instructor's permission.

3

Cross Listed Courses

DRM 455

MUS 486 Private Lessons

Third and fourth-year individual instruction, performance, and literature. See MUS 286 for particular instruments. May be repeated four times for credit. See Music Study Handbook for specific requirements. Fee: $300.

1

Prerequisites

2 semesters of MUS 286 and/or MUS 235.

MUS 490 Directed Study

For the student who demonstrates the ability to do individual study and research in selected areas of the curriculum. Selection of the area must be made in consultation with and approval of the appropriate faculty to be involved.

Variable

MUS 491 Seminar

Credit arranged.
Variable

MUS 498 Senior Capstone

All music majors are required to prepare and present a project during the last semester of their residence. Projects include a research or creative component. Examples include recitals, lecture recitals, performances of compositions, conducting etc. Guidance will be provided by various faculty members as assigned.

1

MUS 599X Thesis in Progress

Registration for any graduate student who has received the grade of IP in MUS 599 is required while the thesis is in progress. Fee: $50.

0

MUS 500 Research Techniques in the Performing Arts

Intensive examination of research methods and resources and the principles of advanced scholarly writing in the performing arts. Must be taken within the first nine hours of graduate study.

3

Cross Listed Courses

DRM 500

MUS 501 Seminar in Music Styles and Analysis

Review of style characteristics and theoretical analysis techniques for the graduate student. Particular emphasis given to aural perception and analysis, and research using the major resource collections of musical literature. Required of all graduate students in music.

3

MUS 506 Studies in Counterpoint

Free approach to tonal polyphony leading to contemporary techniques employing unusual scale forms. Offered by special arrangement.

3

MUS 507 Scoring and Arranging

An advanced study of techniques in effective scoring and arranging for various instrumental and vocal ensembles at the graduate level.

3

MUS 509 Studies in Composition

Contemporary techniques of composition as applied to vocal and instrumental media. Offered by special arrangement. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 units.

3

MUS 510 Fundamentals of Music Technology

A complete basic course in the understanding of electronic music. Topics include history, analog theory, methods of synthesis, digital theory, music instrument digital interface (MIDI), computers, audio recording, and digital sampling. Lab activities to be completed weekly. Open to all students with instructor approval. Fee: $30.

3

MUS 531 Advanced Conducting Techniques

Techniques of conducting choral and instrumental ensembles with practical experience in laboratory situations. Offered in alternate years and/or by special arrangement.

3

MUS 542 Guitar Ensemble

An ensemble experience for guitar players of sufficient skill. Literature of all style periods will be performed. Enrollment by permission of instructor. May be taken four times for credit.

1

MUS 543 University Concert Band

Ensemble for the reading and performing of all styles of band literature. Open to all University students with the permission of the director. May be taken four times for credit.

1

MUS 544 University Singers

Repertoire includes music from all periods and styles. Open to all University students by audition. May be taken four times for credit.

1

MUS 545 University Community Orchestra

Open to University students and members of Portland and suburban communities with permission of the director. Devoted to the performance of a wide variety of orchestral literature. Opportunities for solo performance. May be taken four times for credit.

1

MUS 547 Chamber Music

An ensemble that studies and rehearses chamber music. Repertoire is determined by the instruments played by students. May be repeated 4 times for credit.

1

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor.

MUS 552 University Choral Union

A women's choir, open to all students without audition. Participants need not be music majors. Repertoire drawn from wide variety of musical styles. May be taken four times for credit.

1

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor.

MUS 553 University Jazz Ensemble

Performance of contemporary literature for this medium. Open to all University students with permission of the director. May be taken four times for credit.

1

MUS 555 Musical Theatre Workshop

Study of theatrical singing and acting techniques applicable to all varieties of musical theatre pieces. In this combined undergraduate and graduate student pool, graduate students will be expected to take on more challenging pieces and to provide mentoring to those undergraduates who require it.

3

Cross Listed Courses

DRM 555

MUS 586 Private Lessons

Graduate level private instruction, performance, and literature. See MUS 286 for particular disciplines. May be repeated for credit with permission of graduate program director. See Performance Study Handbook for specific requirements. Fee: $300.

1

MUS 590 Directed Study

Maximum of six hours of directed study allowed.

Variable

MUS 599 Thesis

Research document, or performance and related research document.

Variable