The University of Texas at Arlington Undergraduate Catalog
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The University of Texas at Arlington is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Department of Music offers the Bachelor of Music degree (1) in preparation for all-level teacher certification; (2) in Performance (Brass, Keyboard, Percussion, Strings, Voice, Woodwinds); (3) in Theory/Composition; (4) in Jazz Studies; (5) with emphasis in Music/Business; (6) with emphasis in Music/Theatre; and (7) with emphasis in Music/Media. Music students must meet all the requirements of one of these specializations to receive the Bachelor of Music degree. All degree plans leading to a Bachelor of Music degree include offerings which provide a solid foundation in music theory, history, and literature and require a concentration in a specific instrument/voice. The art of music holds a prominent place in the historical quest to enrich and improve life through the creative arts. The desire for music is basic and universal—to experience it and to express oneself through it. The mission of the Music Department is to further the quest for enrichment and to nurture beauty, knowledge, and excellence through studying and experiencing the science and art of music. The Music Department’s goals and objectives for academic and aesthetic enrichment of the university and the extended community include: (1) offering curricula leading to a baccalaureate degree that provide students with the opportunity to realize their inherent musical potential, (2) offering career options within the baccalaureate degree that recognize and tap students’ special abilities and talents to make contributions of excellence in the fields of music, and (3) preparing students for graduate study and/or professional careers in music by meeting curricula criteria, performance standards, and academic expectations. All prospective music majors must audition for proper placement in their respective performance areas and take a music theory placement test. Information concerning auditions and placement tests is available in the Music Office. All music majors complete an extended evaluation in applied music at the end of their fourth semester of performance studies. Students pursuing the Performance option must receive permission from the applied jury before enrolling in the junior- and senior-level performance courses. Students on music scholarships must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA for scholarship renewal. All students are strongly urged to refer to the sections on Academic Regulations and Degree Programs in the current U.T. Arlington Undergraduate Catalog. Students seeking teacher certification are strongly advised to read the School of Education section of this catalog concerning admission to teacher education programs and state requirements for certification. In addition to fulfilling University and the College of Liberal Arts requirements for admission to a degree program, students planning to be music majors must also fulfill the following Music Department requirements.
Requirements for
a Bachelor of Music Degree Keyboard Performance
Option requires 3294, 3295, 3302, 3303, 3394, 4301 or 4302,
four hours 4291 (keyboard literature I, II); one hour accompanying,
one hour any ensemble. Plus:
14 hours additional performance major; four hours 0174, three hours
music elective, plus a junior and a senior recital. [Students electing
studies in pedagogy substitute the following: eight additional hours
of performance concentration; 1257, 1258, 2257, 2258; 3312; 4291
(group piano methods); plus a senior recital.] Theory/Composition Option requires 3302, 3303, 3391, 3392, 3394, 4205, 4301 or 4302, 4491, 4492; three hours selected from 1103, 1104, 2103, 2104, 4208 or 4209, 4301 or 4302; four additional hours performance concentration; two hours 0174 (keyboard concentrates must substitute 4242); six hours any ensemble; plus prepare and present a program of original works. Total Requirements
for a Bachelor of Music Degree Requirements
for a Bachelor of Music Degree Requirements
for a Bachelor of Music Degree Teacher Certification Requirements for a
Minor in Music Oral Communication
and Computer Use Competency Requirements Department of Music
Faculty
Music (MUSI) 0101-0130. ENSEMBLES
1 hour credit. The music major must receive credit for the
ensembles required in his/her option. The schedule of classes indicates
which ensembles are offered each semester. Prerequisite: approval
of the ensemble director. 1180. FUNCTIONAL PIANO
I (0-2) 1 hour credit (MUSI 1181). Required of and limited
to music majors who are not piano majors or concentrates. The aim
is to develop keyboard skills necessary to use the piano as a tool
in teaching, composition, and performance. 1181. FUNCTIONAL PIANO
II (0-2) 1 hour credit (MUSI 1182). A continuation of MUSI
1180. Prerequisite: MUSI 1180. 1185. SIGHTSINGING
AND EAR TRAINING I (0-2) 1 hour credit (MUSI 1116). Techniques
of melodic and rhythmic sightsinging and procedures of dictation.
1186. SIGHTSINGING
AND EAR TRAINING II (0-2) 1 hour credit (MUSI 1117). A continuation
of MUSI 1185 using more difficult materials. Prerequisite: MUSI
1185. 1300. MUSIC APPRECIATION
(3-0) 3 hours credit (MUSI 1306). Open to all students as
fine arts elective, designed to develop intelligent listening and
enjoyment of music. Provides an opportunity to increase the student’s
cultural experience and vocabulary. 1301. ELEMENTS OF
MUSIC (3-0) 3 hours credit (MUSI 1301). Basic musical notation,
harmony, and theory for non-music majors as a fine arts elective. 1302. HISTORY OF JAZZ
(3-0) 3 hours credit. The development of American jazz from
its African and European roots to the present. Open to all students
of the University as a fine arts elective. 1325. THEORY AND HARMONY
I (3-0) 3 hours credit (MUSI 1311). Scales, intervals, triads,
and part writing with primary triads. 1326. THEORY AND HARMONY
II (3-0) 3 hours credit (MUSI 1312). Part writing including
all diatonic triads, seventh chords, and traditional non-chord tones.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1325. 2103. STRING CLASS
(0-2) 1 hour credit (MUSI 1189). Open to music majors only.
A practical study of the string instruments of the orchestra with
emphasis on bowing techniques, articulation, performance of scales,
and limited repertoire. 2104. PERCUSSION CLASS
(0-2) 1 hour credit (MUSI 1188). Open to music majors only.
A practical study of the percussion instruments of the band and
orchestra with emphasis on rudimental techniques and performance
of limited repertoire. 2180. FUNCTIONAL PIANO
III (0-2) 1 hour credit (MUSI 2181). A continuation of MUSI
1181. Prerequisite: MUSI 1181. 2181. FUNCTIONAL PIANO
IV (0-2) 1 hour credit (MUSI 2182). A continuation of MUSI
2180. Prerequisite: MUSI 2180. 2185. SIGHTSINGING
AND EAR TRAINING III (0-2) 1 hour credit (MUSI 2116). A continuation
of MUSI 1186 using moderately complex melodies and rhythms in more
than one part. Prerequisite: MUSI 1186. 2186. SIGHTSINGING
AND EAR TRAINING IV (0-2) 1 hour credit (MUSI 2118). A continuation
of MUSI 2185 using complex melodies and dictation in four parts.
Prerequisite: MUSI 2185. 2300. MUSICAL TRADITIONS
OF THE WORLD (3-0) 3 hours credit. The music of Asia, Africa,
and Oceania and the native traditions of the Americas; the role
of music in the world’s societies and non-Western music systems.
Open to all students as a fine arts or liberal arts elective. 2301. MUSIC IN FILM
(3-0) 3 hours credit. A study of the history, compositional
styles and impact of music in films during the 20th century. Open
to all students as a fine arts or liberal arts elective. 2302. MUSIC LITERATURE
(3-0) 3 hours credit. An introduction to music literature
of various style periods with an emphasis on reading orchestral
scores. 2325. THEORY AND HARMONY
III (3-0) 3 hours credit (MUSI 2311). Modulation, chromatic
part writing, and harmonic analysis. Prerequisite: MUSI 1326. 2326. THEORY AND HARMONY
IV (3-0) 3 hours credit (MUSI 2312). Harmonic, linear, and
formal analysis of 19th- and 20th-century compositional techniques.
Prerequisite: MUSI 2325. 3101. ITALIAN AND
FRENCH DICTION (0-2) 1 hour credit. A guide to correct pronunciation
of Italian and French in vocal music. 3103. VOCAL PEDAGOGY
(1-1) 1 hour credit. A basic survey of the skills and knowledge
needed to teach correct, effective vocal production in school and/or
private studio. 3112. PERSPECTIVES
IN MUSIC (1-1) 1 hour credit. Comprehensive survey of instrumental,
choral and elementary music through lecture and research pertaining
to professional responsibilities and career opportunities. 3125. JAZZ THEORY
(1-0) 1 hour credit. Basic musical concepts relating to the
jazz idiom such as scales, harmonies, styles, etc. Prerequisite:
MUSI 1325 or faculty approval. 3200. MARCHING BAND
TECHNIQUES (2-0) 2 hours credit. Open to music majors only.
A detailed study of the theory and history of marching band presentations.
3208. INSTRUMENTAL
CONDUCTING I (2-0) 2 hours credit. Open to music majors only.
A practical study of basic instrumental conducting and score reading
techniques. Prerequisites: Completion of the Music Theory and Ear
Training sequence for the student’s degree option. 3209. CHORAL CONDUCTING
I (2-0) 2 hours credit. Open to music majors only. A practical
study of basic choral conducting and score reading techniques. Prerequisites:
Completion of the Music Theory and Ear Training sequence for the
student’s degree option. 3212. JAZZ TECHNIQUES
(2-0) 2 hours credit. A study of jazz techniques as they
apply to solo and ensemble performance. 3225. JAZZ IMPROVISATION
(2-0) 2 hours credit. The melodic and harmonic foundations
of contemporary jazz solo performance. Prerequisite: MUSI 3125 or
faculty approval. 3294. APPLIED PEDAGOGY
(2-0) 2 hours credit. A study of teaching techniques as they
apply to studio or class instruction in applied music. Specific
areas of study will change from semester to semester. May be repeated
for credit. Prerequisite: faculty approval. 3295. PIANO PEDAGOGY
(2-1) 2 hours credit. Open to music majors only. Teaching
methods of beginning level private and class instruction. Prerequisite:
faculty approval. 3300. MUSIC HISTORY
I (3-0) 3 hours credit. The music of western civilization
from ancient times to 1750. Prerequisite: ability to read music. 3301. MUSIC HISTORY
II (3-0) 3 hours credit. The music of western civilization
from 1750 to the present. Prerequisite: ability to read music. 3302. FORM AND ANALYSIS
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Structure and analysis of the major
forms of music literature. Prerequisites: MUSI 2325 and 2326. 3303. COUNTERPOINT
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Overview of modal counterpoint; detailed
study of harmonic counterpoint including canon, invention, and fugue.
Prerequisite: MUSI 2326 or approval of the instructor. 3305. MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
(3-0) 3 hours credit. A study of musical activities and the
role of music in childhood. Includes music fundamentals, folk song
literature, and musical characteristics of children. Cannot be counted
toward a Bachelor of Music Degree. 3312. EARLY CHILDHOOD
MUSIC (3-0) 3 hours credit. Musical characteristics of children,
folksong and composed literature, performance activities, song analysis,
and techniques for reading and writing music. Open to music majors
and minors only. 3313. INSTRUMENTAL
ENSEMBLE LITERATURE AND PERFORMANCE I (3-0) 3 hours credit.
A study of literature, music selection, rehearsal planning, sound
production, and performance practices for beginning and intermediate
instrumental ensembles. 3314. CHORAL ENSEMBLE
LITERATURE AND PERFORMANCE I (3-0) 3 hours credit. A study
of literature, music selection, rehearsal planning, vocal production,
and performance practices for beginning and intermediate choral
ensembles. 3391. COMPOSITION
I 3 hours credit. Individual instruction designed to meet
the needs of students desiring to become composers or teachers of
composition. Prerequisite: Theory/Comp. majors (grades of B or better
in MUSI 2326 and 2186); all other degree options (completion of
the Music Theory and Ear Training sequence for the student’s
degree option). 3392. COMPOSITION
II 3 hours credit. A continuation of MUSI 3391. Prerequisite:
MUSI 3391. 3394. COMPUTERS IN
MUSIC (3-0) 3 hours credit. An introduction to the computer
and to its use in the field of music. Topics include basic computer
operation, information-management software, computer-assisted instruction
in music, and music notation and sequencing software (MIDI). 4101. GERMAN AND ENGLISH
DICTION (0-2) 1 hour credit. A guide to correct pronunciation
of German and English in vocal music. 4192. INSTRUMENTAL
APPLIED CONDUCTING (0-1) 1 hour credit. A practical application
of conducting and rehearsal techniques in a lab situation. May not
be taken concurrently with MUSI 0172. Prerequisite: MUSI 4208. 4193. CHORAL APPLIED
CONDUCTING (0-1) 1 hour credit. A practical application of
conducting and rehearsal techniques in a lab situation. Prerequisite:
MUSI 4209. 4205. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL
PIANO (2-0) 2 hours credit. Concentrated study of keyboard
skills which include: sightreading, transposition, harmonization,
and open score reading. Prerequisite: MUSI 2181 or equivalent proficiency. 4208. INSTRUMENTAL
CONDUCTING II (2-0) 2 hours credit. Open to music majors
only. A study of advanced conducting techniques, including score
reading, rehearsal techniques, ensemble concepts, articulations
and musical style. Must be taken concurrently with 0172. Prerequisite:
MUSI 3208. 4209. CHORAL CONDUCTING
II (2-0) 2 hours credit. Open to music majors only. A study
of advanced conducting techniques, including materials for rehearsing
a choral ensemble, concepts of voice production, choral blend, and
musical styles. Prerequisite: MUSI 3209. 4300. JAZZ PERSPECTIVES
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Open to music majors only. An in-depth
study of the history, literature, and styles of the jazz idiom. 4301. ORCHESTRATION (3-0) 3 hours credit. Required of music majors. Scoring for strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and voice as related to orchestra, band, and choir. Prerequisite: MUSI 2326. 4302. JAZZ ARRANGING
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Arranging in the jazz and commercial
idioms with emphasis on the large jazz ensemble. Prerequisite: MUSI
3225 and 3125 or consent of the instructor. 4312. ELEMENTARY MUSIC (3-0) 3 hours credit. Focus
on perception as it relates to children’s development and participation
in music through singing and playing instruments. Prerequisite:
MUSI 3312. 4313. INSTRUMENTAL
ENSEMBLE LITERATURE AND PERFORMANCE II (3-0) 3 hours credit. A
study of literature, music selection, rehearsal planning, sound
production, and performance practices for intermediate and advanced
instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: MUSI 3313 or faculty approval. 4314. CHORAL ENSEMBLE
LITERATURE AND PERFORMANCE II (3-0) 3 hours credit. A study
of literature, music selection, rehearsal planning, vocal production,
and performance practices for intermediate and advanced choral ensembles.
Prerequisite: MUSI 3314 or faculty approval. 4323. BUSINESS OF MUSIC (3-0) 3 hours credit. A study of the structure of the music business and relationships among occupations in the industry. Topics include publishing, copyright licensing, artist management, the record industry, music in film and broadcasting, and career development and planning. 4324. HISTORY OF MUSICAL
THEATRE (3-0) 3 hours credit. A historical survey of American
theatre music from the colonial period to the present. Open to all
students as a fine arts elective. 4325. MUSIC IN MEDIA
(3-0) 3 hours credit. An in-depth survey and production class
which presents the ways in which music is used in radio, television,
motion pictures, live musical productions, and the recording industry.
The class focuses on various functions and styles of music in those
media. 4180, 4280, 4380.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC (variable credit). Special studies
in music. Topics will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated
for credit when topics vary. 4390. RECORDING TECHNIQUES
(2-3) 3 hours credit. Live performance and studio recording
techniques. Topics include microphone selection and placement, equalization
techniques, overdubbing, console-mixing, sound synchronization,
and related recording techniques. 4191, 4291, 4391.
CONFERENCE COURSE (Variable credit from 1 to 3 semester hours
as arranged). Special problems in music. Topic may change from semester
to semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of
the instructor or chair of department. 4394. HONORS THESIS/SENIOR
PROJECT (3-0) 3 hours credit. Required of all students in
the University Honors College. During the senior year, the student
must complete a thesis or a project under the direction of a faculty
member in the major department. 4491. COMPOSITION
III 4 hours credit. A continuation of MUSI 3392. Prerequisite:
MUSI 3392. 4492. COMPOSITION
IV 4 hours credit. A continuation of MUSI 4491. Prerequisite:
MUSI 4491. Performance 0040. RECITAL LAB.
A performance laboratory for students studying applied music. Music
majors are required to attend no fewer than 16 labs and/or department-sponsored
performances in a given semester for recital attendance credit. 0171. ELECTIVE PERFORMANCE
1 hour credit. For students who desire elective private instruction
in strings, woodwinds, brass, keyboard, voice, or percussion. May
be repeated eight times for credit. Prerequisite: faculty approval.
May not be substituted for MUSI 0174 or 0175. 1240, 1241, 2240,
2241, 3240, 3241, 4240, 4241. PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE 2
hours credit. This sequence of courses is required of music majors
whose concentration is voice. These courses are open to non-music
majors only with written approval of the Music Department chair.
Prerequisite: the preceding course. 3350, 3351. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN VOICE 3 hours credit. Courses meet the requirements
of performance majors in voice. Performance of a junior (half) recital
is the minimum requirement for completion of MUSI 3351. Prerequisite:
MUSI 2241 and permission of the applied jury. 4450, 4451. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN VOICE 4 hours credit. These courses meet the requirements
of performance majors in voice. Performance of a senior (full) recital
is required for completion of MUSI 4451. Prerequisite: MUSI 3351.
1242, 1243, 2242,
2243, 3242, 3243, 4242, 4243. PRIVATE LESSONS IN PIANO 2
hours credit. This sequence of courses is required of music majors
whose concentration is piano. These courses are open to non-music
majors only with the written approval of the Music Department chair.
Prerequisite: the preceding course. 3352, 3353. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN PIANO 3 hours credit. Courses meet the requirements
of performance majors in piano. Performance of a junior (half) recital
is the minimum requirement for completion of MUSI 3353. Prerequisite:
MUSI 2243 and permission of the applied jury. 4452, 4453. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN PIANO 4 hours credit. These courses meet the requirements
of performance majors in piano. Performance of a senior (full) recital
is required for completion of MUSI 4453. Prerequisite: MUSI 3353.
1244, 1245, 2244,
2245, 3244, 3245, 4244, 4245. PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS
2 hours credit. This sequence of courses meets the requirements
of music majors whose concentration is strings. These courses are
open to non-music majors only with written approval of the Music
Department chair. Prerequisite: the preceding course. 3354, 3355. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN STRINGS 3 hours credit. These courses meet the
requirements of performance majors in strings. Performance of a
junior (half) recital is the minimum requirement for completion
of MUSI 3355. Prerequisite: MUSI 2245 and permission of the applied
jury. 4454, 4455. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN STRINGS 4 hours credit. These courses meet the
requirements of performance majors in strings. Performance of a
senior (full) recital is required for completion of MUSI 4455. Prerequisite:
MUSI 3355. 1246, 1247, 2246,
2247, 3246, 3247, 4246, 4247. PRIVATE LESSONS IN WOODWINDS
2 hours credit. This sequence of courses is required of music majors
whose concentration is woodwinds. These courses are open to non-music
majors only with written approval of the Music Department chair.
Prerequisite: the preceding course. 3356, 3357. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN WOODWINDS 3 hours credit. These courses meet the
requirements of performance majors in woodwinds. Performance of
a junior (half) recital is the minimum requirement for completion
of MUSI 3357. Prerequisite: MUSI 2247 and permission of the applied
jury. 4456, 4457. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN WOODWINDS 4 hours credit. These courses meet the
requirements of performance majors in woodwinds. Performance of
a senior (full) recital is required for completion of MUSI 4457.
Prerequisite: MUSI 3357. 1248, 1249, 2248,
2249, 3248, 3249, 4248, 4249. PRIVATE LESSONS IN BRASS 2
hours credit. This sequence of courses is required of music majors
whose concentration is brass. These courses are open to non-music
majors only with written approval of the Music Department chair.
Prerequisite: the preceding course. 3358, 3359. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN BRASS 3 hours credit. These courses meet the requirements
of performance majors in brass. Performance of a junior (half) recital
is the minimum requirement for completion of MUSI 3359. Prerequisite:
MUSI 2249 and permission of the applied jury. 4458, 4459. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN BRASS 4 hours credit. These courses meet the requirements
of performance majors in brass. Performance of a senior (full) recital
is required for completion of MUSI 4459. Prerequisite: MUSI 3359. 1250, 1251, 2250,
2251, 3250, 3251, 4250, 4251. PRIVATE LESSONS IN PERCUSSION
2 hours credit. This sequence of courses is required of music majors
whose concentration is percussion. These courses are open to non-music
majors only with written approval of the Music Department chair.
Prerequisite: the preceding course. 3360, 3361. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN PERCUSSION 3 hours credit. These courses meet
the requirements of performance majors in percussion. Performance
of a junior (half) recital is the minimum requirement for completion
of MUSI 3361. Prerequisite: MUSI 2251 and permission of the applied
jury. 4460, 4461. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN PERCUSSION 4 hours credit. These courses meet
the requirements of performance majors in percussion. Performance
of a senior (full) recital is required for completion of MUSI 4461.
Prerequisite: MUSI 3361. 1257, 1258, 2257,
2258, 3257, 3258, 4257, 4258. PRIVATE LESSONS IN ORGAN 2
hours credit. This sequence of courses is required of music majors
whose concentration is organ. These courses are open to non-music
majors only with written approval of the Music Department chair.
Prerequisite: the preceding course. 3367, 3368. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN ORGAN 3 hours credit. These courses meet the requirements
of performance majors in organ. Performance of a junior (half) recital
is the minimum requirement for completion of MUSI 3368. Prerequisite:
MUSI 2258 and permission of the applied jury. 4467, 4468. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN ORGAN 4 hours credit. These courses meet the requirements
of performance majors in organ. Performance of a senior (full) recital
is required for completion of MUSI 4468. Prerequisite: MUSI 3368. 1267, 1268, 2267,
2268, 3267, 3268, 4267, 4268. PRIVATE LESSONS IN HARPSICHORD
2 hours credit. This sequence is required of music majors whose
concentration is harpsichord. These courses are open to non-music
majors only with written approval of the music department chair.
Prerequisite: the preceding course. 3377, 3378. PRIVATE
LESSONS IN HARPSICHORD 3 hours credit. These courses meet
the requirements of performance majors in harpsichord. Performance
of a junior (half) recital is the minimum requirement for completion
of MUSI 3378. Prerequisite: MUSI 2268 and permission of the applied
jury. 4477, 4478. PRIVATE LESSONS IN HARPSICHORD 4 hours credit. These courses meet the requirements of performance majors in harpsichord. Performance of a senior (full) recital is required for completion of MUSI 4478. Prerequisite: MUSI 3378. --- |