Course Offerings

Fall 2024▲

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Class Piano I

MUS 100 - Billias, Anna G.

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 R.

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 M.

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 M.

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 - McArdle, Jaime H.

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, Christopher L. (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, Christopher L. (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, Gregory B. (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 B.

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 - Shelton, Shelby

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 F.

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 J.

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 - McArdle, Jaime H.

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 - Parker, Gregory B. (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 M.

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 F.

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 J.

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 G.

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 - Parker, Gregory B. (Greg)

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 M.

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, Gregory B. (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 B.

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 - Shelton, Shelby

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 F.

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 F.

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 J.

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 - McArdle, Jaime H.

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 - Parker, Gregory B. (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 M.

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, Christopher L. (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 J.

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 - McArdle, Jaime H.

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 M.

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 J.

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 - Shelton, Shelby

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 - McArdle, Jaime H.

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, Christopher L. (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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Spring 2024▲

See complete information about these courses in the course offerings database. For more information about a specific course, including course type, schedule and location, click on its title.

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 B.

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 F.

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 J.

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 - McArdle, Jaime H.

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 M.

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 J.

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, Christopher L. (Chris) / Dobbins, Heather F.

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 B.

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 F.

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 F.

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 J.

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 - McArdle, Jaime H.

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 M.

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 M.

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 J.

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 - McArdle, Jaime H.

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 M.

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 J.

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 J.

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 - McArdle, Jaime H.

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 J.

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)   

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Class Piano II

MUS 101 - Billias, Anna G.

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 R.

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 M.

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 M.

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.

Opera Workshop

MUS 111 - Parker, Gregory B. (Greg) / Williamson, Scott M.

This course focuses on the preparation of scenes from operas or of complete operas. Students audition for and are cast in roles in the production of the opera or the scenes. Rehearsals are scheduled subject to the availability of the cast and instructor. While some cast members may rehearse during weekdays, most should expect evening and weekend rehearsals.

Chamber Ensembles: Piano

MUS 112P - Konishi, Akiko

Small chamber group offers students the opportunity to study and perform literature for piano in various combinations. This course may be repeated for credit.

Chamber Ensembles: Strings

MUS 112S - McArdle, Jaime H.

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, Heather F.

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, Heather F.

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 - Williamson, Scott M.

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.

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 B.

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 - Shelton, Shelby

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 F.

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 J.

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 - McArdle, Jaime H.

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 - Parker, Gregory B. (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 M.

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 F.

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 J.

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 G.

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 - Williamson, Scott M.

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.

Introduction to Sound Technology

MUS 170 - Taylor, John M.

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, Gregory B. (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 I

MUS 201 - Konishi, Akiko

A survey of music from the Middle Ages through the Baroque period.

Applied Music: Brass (Low)

MUS 241BL - Schucker, Matthew B.

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 F.

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 F.

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 J.

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 - McArdle, Jaime H.

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 - Parker, Gregory B. (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 M.

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)

Arranging and Orchestration

MUS 315 - Vosbein, Terry

An exploration into the craft of writing music for voices and instruments. Students learn the ranges, transpositions, and technical characteristics of voice types and standard orchestral and band instruments. Projects include orchestrating for full ensembles.

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 J.

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 - McArdle, Jaime H.

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 M.

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) 

Brass Techniques

MUS 350 - Linkmeyer, Clinton

This course is designed to teach students sound contemporary methods for instruction of brass instruments in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Students learn techniques for playing and teaching each of the brass instruments with a focus on pedagogical issues and basic care and maintenance that relate to each individual instrument.

Directed Individual Project

MUS 423 - Konishi, Akiko

May be repeated for degree credit with permission.

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 J.

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 - McArdle, Jaime H.

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 M. / Lynch, Shane M.

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.

Honors Thesis

MUS 493 - Parker, Gregory B. (Greg)

A detailed description is available in the Music Student Handbook. Candidates must notify the department head by February 1 of the junior year.

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