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Class Piano II
MUS 101 - Billias, Anna
Students acquire further skills through the study of scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, harmonization, transpositions, sight-reading, and improvisation. Students learn to perform late-elementary-level piano repertoire. Group piano setting with digital pianos assisted by MIDI programs.
Supervised Piano Accompanying
MUS 108 - Konishi, Akiko
A practical course in the skills of piano accompaniment, including sight reading, score reading, study of style, methods of expression, transposition, and rehearsal techniques. Students are expected to accompany solo vocalists and instrumentalists, play in chamber ensembles, or accompany the University choruses. A faculty member is assigned to coach and tutor the student.
Cantatrici
MUS 109A - Lynch, Lacey
Cantatrici is a treble choir made up of singers representing a diverse cross-section of the student body, Cantatrici performs regularly throughout the campus and community, focusing on regional touring and community outreach. Cantatrici also routinely performs mixed choral repertoire with the Glee Club. This course may be repeated for credit.
Glee Club
MUS 109B - Lynch, Shane
The oldest choral ensemble at W&L, dating back to early 20th century, the Glee Club performs regularly on campus, at athletic events, and in the community in the time-honored tradition of men's choral singing. The Glee Club also routinely performs mixed choral repertoire with Cantatrici. This course may be repeated for credit.
University Singers
MUS 110 - Lynch, Shane
University Singers are chosen by a competitive audition process each Spring, representing a wide cross-section of majors, resulting in one of the finest a cappella choirs in the region and undertaking national or international tours every year. The University Singers perform a wide variety of literature at major venues across the globe while serving as W&L artistic ambassadors in concert series, music festivals, conventions, and university events, including concerts, convocations, and the annual candlelight lessons and carols service.
Chamber Ensembles: Strings
MUS 112S - Blees, Jaime
Small chamber group offers students the opportunity to study and perform literature for violin, viola, cello, and double bass in various combinations. This course may be repeated for credit.
University Wind Ensemble
MUS 113 - Dobbins, Chris
The University Wind Ensemble consists of wind and percussion players who perform band repertoire in concerts on and off campus.
University Orchestra
MUS 114 - Dobbins, Chris
Students who play wind, percussion, or orchestral string instruments may join the Orchestra, which is composed of university students, as well as area professional musicians and local residents.
University Jazz Ensemble
MUS 115 - Vosbein, Terry
The University Jazz Ensemble is made up of woodwind, brass, and rhythm section players and performs in a wide range of styles, from early swing to contemporary sounds.
Introduction to Music
MUS 120 - Cincotta, Anthony
Development of musical understanding and enjoyment through acquiring skills in listening to music. Emphasis is placed upon learning to hear, to recognize, and to relate the various elements of music.
Worlds of Music
MUS 121 - Parker, Greg
This course introduces students to musical cultures outside of the Western European tradition. Through readings, lectures, listening sessions, and research, students explore the musical traditions of Native American, African, African-American, Central and Southeastern European, Indian, Indonesian, Asian, Latin American, and Arab cultures. Whenever possible, attendance at a live concert of non-Western European music is included.
Game Changers in Rock: Glam Rock and Glam Metal 1970-1990
MUS 122 - Konishi, Akiko
This course will examine the glam rock and glam metal movements as significant phenomena in both musical and sociohistorical contexts. Students will immerse themselves in the works of representative artists and explore various cultural factors that influenced their compositional and presentational styles. Featured artists will include David Bowie, Marc Bolan, New York Dolls, Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, Bon Jovi, and Poison.
Applied Music: Composition
MUS 141A - Vosbein, Terry
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Brass (High)
MUS 141BH - Linkmeyer, Clinton
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Brass (Low)
MUS 141BL - Schucker, Matthew
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Percussion
MUS 141C - Sheppard, Josh
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Jazz Improvisation
MUS 141J - Zubler, Ray
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music-Organ
MUS 141O - McCorkle, William
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. Available in brass, composition, jazz improvisation, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds.
Applied Music-Piano
MUS 141P - Konishi, Akiko
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. Available in brass, composition, jazz improvisation, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds.
Applied Music-Piano
MUS 141P - Summers, Patrick
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. Available in brass, composition, jazz improvisation, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds.
Applied Music: Strings (Cello)
MUS 141SC - Goudimova, Julia
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Double Bass)
MUS 141SD - Parker, Greg
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Guitar)
MUS 141SG - Harper, Jesse
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Violin)
MUS 141SV - Blees, Jaime
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Viola)
MUS 141SW - Mason, Megan
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Voice
MUS 141V - Parker, Greg
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Voice
MUS 141V - Fairfield, Christine
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Clarinet)
MUS 141WC - Tobin, James
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Double Reed)
MUS 141WD - Dobbins, Heather
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Flute)
MUS 141WF - Murphy, Erin
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Music Theory II
MUS 162 - Billias, Anna
A continuation of MUS 161, including scales, triads, chord progressions, four-part writing and harmonic analysis of the common practice period in Western music, especially focusing on diatonic harmony. It covers the various chord types used in tonal harmony: tertian triads and seventh-chords It will focus on the tendency of certain chords to progress to certain other chords.
Aural Skills II
MUS 164 - Cincotta, Anthony
This course aims to further develop fundamental aural skills through ear-training (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation) and sight-singing (pitch and rhythm) via ear-training and sight-singing exercises in class, homework assignments, and regular practice in singing, rhythmic drilling, and keyboard harmony. In addition. students develop elementary level improvisational skills through guided materials including lead sheets.
Recital Attendance
MUS 200 - Parker, Greg
A course focused on the development of listening and performance skills through attendance at Department of Music concerts and recitals. Students attend at least 75 percent of the afternoon and evening events sponsored by the Department of Music. Students must also attend the music convocation that takes place one Friday afternoon each month during the fall and winter terms.
Applied Music: Composition
MUS 241A - Vosbein, Terry
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Brass (Low)
MUS 241BL - Schucker, Matthew
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Percussion
MUS 241C - Sheppard, Josh
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Jazz Improvisation
MUS 241J - Zubler, Ray
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Organ
MUS 241O - McCorkle, William
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Piano
MUS 241P - Konishi, Akiko
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Piano
MUS 241P - McCorkle, William
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Piano
MUS 241P - Summers, Patrick
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Cello)
MUS 241SC - Goudimova, Julia
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Guitar)
MUS 241SG - Harper, Jesse
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Violin)
MUS 241SV - Blees, Jaime
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Viola)
MUS 241SW - Mason, Megan
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Voice
MUS 241V - Parker, Greg
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Voice
MUS 241V - Fairfield, Christine
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee) .
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Clarinet)
MUS 241WC - Tobin, James
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Conducting and Methods II - Choral
MUS 326 - Lynch, Shane
A continuation of MUS 325, with a focus on more advanced gesture and rehearsal techniques and choral literature and approaches from a broad spectrum of historical and cultural era and a variety of ensemble types.
Conducting and Methods II - Instrumental
MUS 327 - Dobbins, Chris
A continuation of MUS 325. with a focus on more advanced musical gesture and rehearsal techniques. Band and orchestral literature are studied. Emphasis is on providing students with a broad spectrum of approaches from a variety of historical and cultural eras.
Applied Music: Piano
MUS 341P - Konishi, Akiko
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Piano
MUS 341P - Summers, Patrick
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Cello)
MUS 341SC - Goudimova, Julia
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Guitar)
MUS 341SG - Harper, Jesse
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Violin)
MUS 341SV - Blees, Jaime
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Voice
MUS 341V - Fairfield, Christine
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Clarinet)
MUS 341WC - Tobin, James
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Saxophone)
MUS 341WS - Zubler, Ray
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
String Techniques
MUS 352 - Goudimova, Julia
This course is designed to teach students sound contemporary methods for instruction of string instruments in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Students learn techniques for playing and teaching each of the string instruments with a focus on pedagogical issues and basic care and maintenance that relate to each individual instrument.
Post Tonal Music
MUS 365 - Vosbein, Terry
An historical and analytical approach to western art music composed after 1890. Students study major composers and significant musical movements and develop new analytical tools as the class explores music from Debussy to the present day.
Directed Individual Study: Music History I
MUS 403B - Parker, Greg
Directed study individually arranged and supervised.
Directed Individual Study: Music Theory II
MUS 403C - Dobbins, Chris
Applied Music: Strings (Cello)
MUS 441SC - Goudimova, Julia
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Guitar)
MUS 441SG - Harper, Jesse
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Violin)
MUS 441SV - Blees, Jaime
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Senior Thesis
MUS 473 - Fairfield, Christine / Lynch, Shane
For composition students, this culminates in a recital of original compositions. For performance students, this culminates in a recital. For general music students, this culminates in a project developed in consultation with the thesis adviser. A detailed description is available in the Music Student Handbook.
Senior Thesis
MUS 473 - Konishi, Akiko
For composition students, this culminates in a recital of original compositions. For performance students, this culminates in a recital. For general music students, this culminates in a project developed in consultation with the thesis adviser. A detailed description is available in the Music Student Handbook.
Senior Thesis
MUS 473 - Parker, Greg
For composition students, this culminates in a recital of original compositions. For performance students, this culminates in a recital. For general music students, this culminates in a project developed in consultation with the thesis adviser. A detailed description is available in the Music Student Handbook.
Senior Thesis
MUS 473 - Konishi, Akiko / Vosbein, Terry
For composition students, this culminates in a recital of original compositions. For performance students, this culminates in a recital. For general music students, this culminates in a project developed in consultation with the thesis adviser. A detailed description is available in the Music Student Handbook.
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Class Piano I
MUS 100 - Billias, Anna
Students gain rudimentary piano proficiency and fundamental musicianship skills via keyboard playing in a group piano setting with digital pianos assisted by MIDI programs.
Supervised Piano Accompanying
MUS 108 - Konishi, Akiko
A practical course in the skills of piano accompaniment, including sight reading, score reading, study of style, methods of expression, transposition, and rehearsal techniques. Students are expected to accompany solo vocalists and instrumentalists, play in chamber ensembles, or accompany the University choruses. A faculty member is assigned to coach and tutor the student.
Cantatrici
MUS 109A - Lynch, Lacey
Cantatrici is a treble choir made up of singers representing a diverse cross-section of the student body, Cantatrici performs regularly throughout the campus and community, focusing on regional touring and community outreach. Cantatrici also routinely performs mixed choral repertoire with the Glee Club.
Glee Club
MUS 109B - Lynch, Shane
The oldest choral ensemble at W&L, dating back to early 20th century, the Glee Club performs regularly on campus, at athletic events, and in the community in the time-honored tradition of men's choral singing. The Glee Club also routinely performs mixed choral repertoire with Cantatrici. This course may be repeated for credit.
University Singers
MUS 110 - Lynch, Shane
University Singers are chosen by a competitive audition process each Spring, representing a wide cross-section of majors, resulting in one of the finest a cappella choirs in the region and undertaking national or international tours every year. The University Singers perform a wide variety of literature at major venues across the globe while serving as W&L artistic ambassadors in concert series, music festivals, conventions, and university events, including concerts, convocations, and the annual candlelight lessons and carols service.
Chamber Ensembles: Strings
MUS 112S - Blees, Jaime
Small chamber group offers students the opportunity to study and perform literature for violin, viola, cello, and double bass in various combinations.
University Wind Ensemble
MUS 113 - Dobbins, Chris
The University Wind Ensemble consists of wind and percussion players who perform band repertoire in concerts on and off campus.
University Orchestra
MUS 114 - Dobbins, Chris
Students who play wind, percussion, or orchestral string instruments may join the Orchestra, which is composed of university students, as well as area professional musicians and local residents.
University Jazz Ensemble
MUS 115 - Vosbein, Terry
The University Jazz Ensemble is made up of woodwind, brass, and rhythm section players and performs in a wide range of styles, from early swing to contemporary sounds.
Introduction to Music
MUS 120 - Cincotta, Anthony
Development of musical understanding and enjoyment through acquiring skills in listening to music. Emphasis is placed upon learning to hear, to recognize, and to relate the various elements of music.
Worlds of Music
MUS 121 - Parker, Greg
This course introduces students to musical cultures outside of the Western European tradition. Through readings, lectures, listening sessions, and research, students explore the musical traditions of Native American, African, African-American, Central and Southeastern European, Indian, Indonesian, Asian, Latin American, and Arab cultures. Whenever possible, attendance at a live concert of non-Western European music is included.
Applied Music: Composition
MUS 141A - Vosbein, Terry
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Brass (High)
MUS 141BH - Linkmeyer, Clinton
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Brass (Low)
MUS 141BL - Schucker, Matthew
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Percussion
MUS 141C - Sheppard, Josh
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Jazz Improvisation
MUS 141J - Zubler, Ray
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music-Organ
MUS 141O - McCorkle, William
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. Available in brass, composition, jazz improvisation, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds.
Applied Music-Piano
MUS 141P - Konishi, Akiko
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. Available in brass, composition, jazz improvisation, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds.
Applied Music-Piano
MUS 141P - Summers, Patrick
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. Available in brass, composition, jazz improvisation, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds.
Applied Music: Strings (Cello)
MUS 141SC - Goudimova, Julia
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Guitar)
MUS 141SG - Harper, Jesse
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Violin)
MUS 141SV - Blees, Jaime
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Viola)
MUS 141SW - Mason, Megan
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Voice
MUS 141V - Parker, Greg
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Voice
MUS 141V - Fairfield, Christine
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Clarinet)
MUS 141WC - Tobin, James
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Double Reed)
MUS 141WD - Dobbins, Heather
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Flute)
MUS 141WF - Murphy, Erin
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Music Theory I
MUS 161 - Billias, Anna
A study of scales, triads, and chord progressions. Instruction will include harmonic analysis and four-part writing from the 17th and 18th century common-practice tradition. This course covers the rudiments of music, analysis and part-writing of basic diatonic triads and dominant-seventh chords, the evaluation of music through performance analysis and the use of software to compose simple works with proper notation.
Aural Skills I
MUS 163 - Summers, Patrick
This course aims to develop fundamental aural skills through ear-training (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation) and sight-singing (pitch and rhythm) via ear-training and sight-singing exercises in class, homework assignments, and regular practice in singing and rhythmic drilling. In addition, students work on introductory level improvisational skills in singing as well as basic keyboard skills.
Introduction to Sound Technology
MUS 170 - Taylor, John
This course introduces students with a musical background to the concepts of recording, sequencing, and mixing using Digital Audio Workstations. Topics covered include analog signal flow, basic recording and mix techniques, digital audio and MIDI theory and the use of software-based virtual instruments and effects processors such as equalizers, compressors, and reverbs. Students receive hands-on practice in digital music production in a state-of-the-art lab.
Recital Attendance
MUS 200 - Parker, Greg
A course focused on the development of listening and performance skills through attendance at Department of Music concerts and recitals. Students attend at least 75 percent of the afternoon and evening events sponsored by the Department of Music. Students must also attend the music convocation that takes place one Friday afternoon each month during the fall and winter terms.
Music History II
MUS 202 - Konishi, Akiko
A survey of music from the Pre-Classical to the Late Romantic period.
History of Jazz
MUS 221 - Vosbein, Terry
A study of the development of jazz from its roots in turn-of-the-century New Orleans to contemporary styles. Strong emphasis is placed on listening and recognition of the performers and composers discussed.
Applied Music: Composition
MUS 241A - Vosbein, Terry
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Brass (High)
MUS 241BH - Linkmeyer, Clinton
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Brass (Low)
MUS 241BL - Schucker, Matthew
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Percussion
MUS 241C - Sheppard, Josh
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Jazz Improvisation
MUS 241J - Zubler, Ray
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Organ
MUS 241O - McCorkle, William
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Piano
MUS 241P - Konishi, Akiko
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Piano
MUS 241P - McCorkle, William
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Piano
MUS 241P - Summers, Patrick
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Cello)
MUS 241SC - Goudimova, Julia
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Guitar)
MUS 241SG - Harper, Jesse
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Violin)
MUS 241SV - Blees, Jaime
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Viola)
MUS 241SW - Mason, Megan
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Voice
MUS 241V - Parker, Greg
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Voice
MUS 241V - Fairfield, Christine
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee) .
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Clarinet)
MUS 241WC - Tobin, James
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Conducting and Methods I
MUS 325 - Dobbins, Chris
This course is designed to provide essential skills for basic conducting, including work on gesture, rehearsal techniques, and logistical considerations.
Applied Music: Piano
MUS 341P - Konishi, Akiko
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Piano
MUS 341P - Summers, Patrick
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Cello)
MUS 341SC - Goudimova, Julia
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Guitar)
MUS 341SG - Harper, Jesse
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Violin)
MUS 341SV - Blees, Jaime
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Voice
MUS 341V - Fairfield, Christine
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Clarinet)
MUS 341WC - Tobin, James
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Flute)
MUS 341WF - Murphy, Erin
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Saxophone)
MUS 341WS - Zubler, Ray
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Percussion Techniques
MUS 351 - Sheppard, Josh
This course is designed to teach students sound contemporary methods for instruction of percussion instruments in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Students learn techniques for playing and teaching each of the primary percussion instruments with a focus on pedagogical issues and basic care and maintenance that relate to each individual instrument.
Directed Individual Study: Aural Skills III
MUS 401A - Cincotta, Anthony
Directed Individual Study: Music Theory III
MUS 403A - Vosbein, Terry
Applied Music: Strings (Cello)
MUS 441SC - Goudimova, Julia
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Violin)
MUS 441SV - Blees, Jaime
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Clarinet)
MUS 441WC - Tobin, James
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Senior Thesis
MUS 473 - Dobbins, Chris
For composition students, this culminates in a recital of original compositions. For performance students, this culminates in a recital. For general music students, this culminates in a project developed in consultation with the thesis adviser. A detailed description is available in the Music Student Handbook.
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Applied Music: Brass (High)
MUS 141BH - Linkmeyer, Clinton
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Brass (Low)
MUS 141BL - Schucker, Matthew
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Jazz Improvisation
MUS 141J - Zubler, Ray
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music-Organ
MUS 141O - McCorkle, William
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. Available in brass, composition, jazz improvisation, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds.
Applied Music-Piano
MUS 141P - Summers, Patrick
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. Available in brass, composition, jazz improvisation, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds.
Applied Music: Strings (Cello)
MUS 141SC - Goudimova, Julia
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Guitar)
MUS 141SG - Harper, Jesse
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Violin)
MUS 141SV - Blees, Jaime
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Viola)
MUS 141SW - Stevens, Thomas
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Voice
MUS 141V - Fairfield, Christine
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Clarinet)
MUS 141WC - Tobin, James
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Flute)
MUS 141WF - Murphy, Erin
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
The Music, Folklore, and Literature of Ireland
MUS 238 - Dobbins, Chris / Dobbins, Heather
This course engages the music, folklore and literature of Ireland and the ways that the creation of these art forms is related to the places in which the art was created. We cover a wide variety of the history of Irish art and focus on the importance of place in the written, oral, and aural traditions of the island. Students study a range of musical compositions, styles, and traditions alongside the rich body of Irish folklore and folk customs that underlie these musical creations, as well as the rich literature that informs all of these artistic efforts. After the first week on campus, the remainder of the course takes place in Dingle in the West of Ireland and in Dublin.
Applied Music: Brass (High)
MUS 241BH - Linkmeyer, Clinton
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Brass (Low)
MUS 241BL - Schucker, Matthew
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Organ
MUS 241O - McCorkle, William
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Piano
MUS 241P - McCorkle, William
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Piano
MUS 241P - Summers, Patrick
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Cello)
MUS 241SC - Goudimova, Julia
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Guitar)
MUS 241SG - Harper, Jesse
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Violin)
MUS 241SV - Blees, Jaime
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Viola)
MUS 241SW - Stevens, Thomas
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Voice
MUS 241V - Fairfield, Christine
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee) .
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Clarinet)
MUS 241WC - Tobin, James
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee)
Topics in Music: Music and the Movies: A Century of Music in Film
MUS 295A - Williamson, Scott
Examines the use of music in mainstream film in the 20th-21st c. Looking through the lenses of composers and directors, examining different styles, genres and eras, the course will highlight the leading roles music has played in film. Students will engage their creative and critical thinking skills through the study and comparative analysis of composers’ and directors’ specific uses of music in film. Working regularly in small-group cohorts, students will be challenged to think critically in the preparation of class projects. Students will develop their creative thinking skills through the process of assimilating and presenting these projects.
Applied Music: Strings (Cello)
MUS 341SC - Goudimova, Julia
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Guitar)
MUS 341SG - Harper, Jesse
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Violin)
MUS 341SV - Blees, Jaime
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Viola)
MUS 341SW - Stevens, Thomas
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Voice
MUS 341V - Fairfield, Christine
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. (360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Clarinet)
MUS 341WC - Tobin, James
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Flute)
MUS 341WF - Murphy, Erin
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Saxophone)
MUS 341WS - Zubler, Ray
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Cello)
MUS 441SC - Goudimova, Julia
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Guitar)
MUS 441SG - Harper, Jesse
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Violin)
MUS 441SV - Blees, Jaime
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Strings (Viola)
MUS 441SW - Stevens, Thomas
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Clarinet)
MUS 441WC - Tobin, James
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Flute)
MUS 441WF - Murphy, Erin
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)
Applied Music: Woodwinds (Saxophone)
MUS 441WS - Zubler, Ray
One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee)