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Music Industry Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise designated.
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MUAI 398 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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@MUAI 400 - Legal Aspects of the Music Industry
3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to give students a basic overview of those legal principles and situations which they may encounter in the world of music business. Topics covered include issues involving contracts, copyright, works-for-hire royalties, publishing, digital reproduction, downloading and file sharing of music, internet reproduction, and others as appropriate. In addition to being a required course for Music Business majors and an elective in the Business of Music minor, this course also counts as an elective in the Pre-Law minor. Spring.
Prerequisite(s): @MUAI 327 and @MUAI 328 .
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@MUAI 401 - Arts Administration
3 Credit(s)
An in-depth study of administration within non-profit arts organizations, covering topics such as how to plan, organize, implement and evaluate marketing; arts-in-education programs; staffing; venue management; and fundraising efforts. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): @MUAI 327 and @MUAI 328 .
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@MUAI 402 - Music Grant Writing
3 Credit(s)
A comprehensive examination of the process of grant writing for funding of nonprofit music organizations. The course delves into the planning process in depth, and covers areas such as drafting a basic proposal, conducting research, cultivating prospective funders, and managing the results of proposal submissions. Restricted to Crane School of Music students. Spring.
Prerequisite(s): @MUAI 328 .
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@MUAI 410 - Music Merchandising and Retail
3 Credit(s)
This course is a specific study of topics related to music retailing including promotion, financing, accounts payable/receivable inventory control, and online marketing. Spring, even years.
Prerequisite(s): @MUAI 327 and @MUAI 328 .
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@MUAI 421 - Practicum in Music Business
2 Credit(s)
Independent study at a site related to the student’s specific area of interest in the music industry. May be completed during the summer. Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prerequisite(s): @MUAI 327 and @MUAI 328 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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@MUAI 422 - Music Business Internship
1-12 Credit(s)
Independent study at a site related to the student’s specific area of interest in the music industry. May be completed during Summer Session. Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prerequisite(s): @MUAI 329 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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@MUAI 431 - Recording and Production Techniques
3 Credit(s)
An introduction to recording techniques including multi-track recording, sound reinforcement and applying effects. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): @MUAI 327 and @MUAI 328 .
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@MUAI 432 - Advanced Recording & Production Techniques
3 Credit(s)
The continuation of recording techniques including multi-track recording, sound reinforcement, and applying effects in more advanced situations and within more in depth attention. Spring.
Prerequisite(s): MUAI 431 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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@MUAI 433 - Inside a Record Label
3 Credit(s)
As warranted.
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MUAI 495 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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@MUAI 497 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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MUAI 498 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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MUAI 595 - Special Topics
1-15 Credit(s)
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@MUAI 597 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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@MUAI 697 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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Music Performance Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise designated.
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@MUCP 197 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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@MUCP 297 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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@MUCP 397 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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@MUCP 497 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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@MUCP 597 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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MUCP 633 - Graduate Diction Seminar
2 Credit(s)
An in-depth exploration of lyric diction in the four major languages: Italian, French, German, and English. Other languages may be approached as well depending on the repertoire needs of the students enrolled. Note: Course can be repeated for credit when topic changes. As warranted.
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@MUCP 697 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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@MULP 101 - Class Piano I
2 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: AE credit.
Class instruction for beginning piano. Non-music majors only. As warranted.
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@MULP 102 - Class Piano II
2 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: AE credit.
Class instruction for beginning piano. Non-music majors only. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): @MULP 101 .
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@MULP 103 - Class Voice I
2 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: AE credit.
For students interested in developing better singing voices. Includes vocal literature suitable to stage of development of individuals in class. Non-music majors only. Fall.
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@MULP 104 - Class Voice II
2 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: AE credit.
Continuation of @MULP 103 . Non-music majors only. Spring.
Prerequisite(s): @MULP 103 .
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@MULP 105 - Instrumental Lessons for Non-Music Majors
2 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: AE credit.
Private or small class instruction in instruments of band and orchestra by qualified music majors under faculty supervision. Non-music majors only. May be repeated for credit. Admission dependent upon availability of Crane student teachers. Fall and Spring.
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@MULP 106 - Piano Lessons for Non-Music Majors
2 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: AE credit.
Non-music majors only. Fall and Spring.
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@MULP 107 - Voice Lessons for Non-Music Majors
2 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: AE credit.
Private vocal instruction by qualified music majors under faculty supervision. Non-music majors only. May be repeated for credit. Admission dependent upon availability of Crane student teacher. Fall and Spring.
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@MULP 129 - Beginning Guitar
2 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: AE credit.
Class instruction in beginning guitar. Both chords and note-reading will be explored and applied to a variety of guitar styles. No previous musical experience is necessary. The student must supply their own guitar. Non-music majors only. As warranted.
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MULP 195 - Special Topics
43112 Credit(s)
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MULP 198 - Tutorial
43103 Credit(s)
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MULP 295 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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MULP 298 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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MULP 395 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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MULP 398 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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MULP 495 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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MULP 498 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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Music Research (Music Majors Only) Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise designated.
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MUCR 195 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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MUCR 198 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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MUCR 295 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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MUCR 298 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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MUCR 395 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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MUCR 398 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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@MUCR 410 - Music Bibliography
1 Credit(s)
Introduction to library resources, including narratives, bibliographies, archives, and the World Wide Web. Application of research methods, including bibliographic citation in notes and reference lists. Presentation of the research process from topic formulation to scholarly publication. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 205 and MUCB 206 and MUCB 323 .
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MUCR 488 - Research Project in Musical Studies
2 Credit(s)
Written research project that, with the aid of a faculty adviser will allow the Musical Studies major to draw together knowledge and experience. Fall and Spring.
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MUCR 495 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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MUCR 498 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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Music Technical (Music Majors and Non-Music Majors) Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise designated.
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MUAC 430 - Production Techniques/Music Theatre
3 Credit(s)
Development of basic skills in music theatre production management. Includes practical hands-on experience working on a Crane School of Music opera production. The course is designed for music performers, as well as music educators.
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MUAC 630 - Production Techniques for Music Theatre
3 Credit(s)
Development of basic skills in music theatre production management. Includes practical hands-on experience working on a Crane School of Music opera production. The course is designed for music performers, as well as music educators.
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Music Theory and Composition (Music Majors Only) Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise designated.
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MUCH 460 - Introduction to Ethnomusicology
3 Credit(s)
This course explores the unique historical and methodological developments of the discipline of ethnomusicology. The course explores how and why ethnomusicologist do the work they do, and consider from an ethnographic perspective the myriad of ways in which people make music across the globe. Course topics many include music-cultures, tradition, ethnomusicology in the modern world, comparative musicology, European musical folklore, the anthropology of music, fieldwork practices, ethnography, ethics, music and politics, representation, virtual music, communities, musical advocacy, and work music pedagogy. The course will examine the history of fieldwork, and emphasize the practical skills necessary for engaging in fieldwork, which will culminate in student’s final ethnographic research projects. As warranted
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 201 , MUCB 203 , and MUCB 204 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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MUCH 462 - Music, Culture, and Politics in West Africa
3 Credit(s)
This course examines the connections between music, culture, and politics in West Africa and allows students to gain an understanding of traditional and popular music and its significance in historical and contemporary perspective. Genres studied will likely include hiplife, juju, afrobeat, mbalax, and traditional Mande, Tuareg, Wolof, Ga. Akan, Vai, and Yoruba styles. Topics covered will likely include talking drums, organology, concepts of rhythm, European musical influences, the guitar, colonial and post-colonial politics, gender roles, performance practices, music and religion, music and nationalism, modes of transmission, and history and analysis of repertoire. Students will also engage with music though in-class workshops and demonstrations. Crane students only. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 201 and MUCB 203 , and MUCB 204 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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MUCT 195 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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@MUCT 197 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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MUCT 198 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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MUCT 295 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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MUCT 297 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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MUCT 298 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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@MUCT 301 - Composition I
3 Credit(s)
Composing for solo instruments and small chamber ensembles and voice in a variety of contemporary non-vernacular styles. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): all components of Musicianship Core Sequence.
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@MUCT 302 - Composition II
3 Credit(s)
In Composition II, students will continue work begun in Composition I, reinforcing techniques of composition through active composition, analysis, demonstration and listening. The primary focus of Composition II will be on the creation of chamber music. Spring.
Prerequisite(s): all components of Musicianship Core Sequence.
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@MUCT 330 - Jazz Theory and Arranging
3 Credit(s)
In depth exploration of jazz harmonic practices, including functional harmony, chord construction, and chord relationships, Students apply theoretical concepts by writing arrangements for small and large jazz ensembles. Fall, even years.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 105 .
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@MUCT 335 - Jazz Improvisation I
3 Credit(s)
Introduction to the basics of jazz improvisation. Participants perform in every class. Emphasis on basic tonal systems for improvisation, stylistic and rhythmic concepts, developing creative improvisational thinking. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 105 .
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MUCT 395 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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@MUCT 397 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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MUCT 398 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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MUCT 411 - Computer Music Composition
3 Credit(s)
Art of composing with electronically generated sound. Major works and independent compositions. Open to all students with instructor permission. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 205 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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@MUCT 412 - Advanced Computer Music Composition
3 Credit(s)
This advanced course in electronic and computer music composition takes knowledge gained in MUCT 411 and expands and solidifies it by more deeply investigating the tenets of digital audio theory, sampling, synthesis techniques, and graphical programming, culminating in dynamic student work that is at the forefront of the world of digital music creation. Working through a full array of concepts related to digital audio synthesis techniques - such as granular synthesis, frequency and amplitude modulation, and digital filter theory - students can expect to listen to a number of works in the repertoire, realize analog works in the digital domain and most importantly, gain facility in using their computers as modes of artistic expression. Spring.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 205 .
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@MUCT 414 - Modal Counterpoint
3 Credit(s)
16thcentury contrapuntal techniques, including species counterpoint exercises and imitative vocal procedures. As warranted.
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@MUCT 415 - Tonal Counterpoint
3 Credit(s)
Contrapuntal music of the Baroque era with emphasis on works of J. S. Bach. The study of two- and three-voice counterpoint, invention, forms based on the chorale, invertible counterpoint, and fugue. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 203 and MUCB 204 .
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@MUCT 416 - Counterpoint
3 Credit(s)
Survey of 16thcentury and 18thcentury contrapuntal techniques and genres, including both written exercises and examples. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 205 and MUCB 206 .
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@MUCT 417 - Theory/Analysis of Tonal Music
3 Credit(s)
Study of selected analytic approaches to tonal music, including issues of form, harmony, and style. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 203 and MUCB 204 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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@MUCT 419 - Analysis of Masterworks
3 Credit(s)
Students will engage in a variety of analytical activities involving listening and score study, supplemented by readings related to musical masterworks from the Common Practice period through the 20th Century. Projects may include written and graphic analyses, a transcription project, presentations on readings, and performance comparisons. Works studied may vary from semester to semester. As warranted
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 201 , MUCB 202 , MUCB 203 , MUCB 204 and MUCB 323 .
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@MUCT 420 - Theory and Analysis of 20th Century Music
3 Credit(s)
Study of selected analytic approaches to 20th century music, including pitch-class set theory and twelve-tone (serial) theory. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 205 and MUCB 206 .
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@MUCT 421 - Orchestration
3 Credit(s)
Techniques of orchestration for various instrumental ensembles at an advanced level culminating in the scoring of a work for full orchestra or wind ensemble. As warranted.
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@MUCT 422 - Jazz Styles and Analysis
3 Credit(s)
In depth analysis of recorded improvised solos by recognized jazz musicians. Students transcribe solos from recordings and present to class with analysis. Spring, odd years.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 203 .
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@MUCT 424 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation
2 Credit(s)
Continuation of skills mastered in Improvisation I. Emphasis on advanced tonal systems and harmonic structures for improvisation, further development of creative techniques. Spring, even years.
Prerequisite(s): @MUCT 335 .
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@MUCT 425 - Analysis of Rock Music
3 Credit(s)
By the end of the course, students will be able to discover and critique aspects of phrase rhythm, key, mode, cadences, harmonic palettes, and harmonic succession that differentiate rock music from common-practice art music. They will also be able to identify and discuss some aspects of rock music that are similar or identical to aspects of art music. Finally, they will learn some of the issues and skills involved in the study of popular music. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 201 , MUCB 202 , MUCB 205 , MUCB 206 , and MUCB 323 .
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@MUCT 426 - Pedagogy of Music Theory
3 Credit(s)
This course encompasses the study and development of teaching approaches necessary for the music theory class. Both college and pre-college curricula are examined, as well as the inclusion of computer-assisted instruction. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 205 and MUCB 206 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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@MUCT 430 - Studio Composition
3 Credit(s)
Studio instruction in composition. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): Musical Studies major with concentration in composition.
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@MUCT 440 - Studio Electronic Composition
3 Credit(s)
Studio instruction in electronic and computer music composition. For Musical Studies, composition track majors only. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): MUCT 411 .
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@MUCT 451 - Computer Music Programming
3 Credit(s)
Exploring a variety of signal processing techniques, this course introduces students to the world of computer programming for music using a variety of digital tools. Students will compose fixed media works, realize interactive electroacoustic compositions, explore improvisation, and take part in the Electroacoustic Music Salon Concert. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 205 (may be taken concurrently).
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MUCT 455 - Music of Beethoven
3 Credit(s)
A study of Beethoven’s life and works, involving harmonic, formal, and stylistic analysis. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): MUCB 202 , MUCB 203 , and MUCB 204 .
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@MUCT 490 - Compositions Capstone Portfolio & Jury
1 Credit(s)
During the final semester of their degree program, each Composition major will submit a Capstone Composition Portfolio for review/approval by the faculty. The portfolio will include scores, recordings, and written materials documenting their work toward their degree. After submitting the portfolio, the student will meet with members of the composition faculty for an evaluation of the portfolio. Must be taken S/U. As warranted.
Corequisite(s): @MUCT 430 or @MUCT 440 .
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MUCT 495 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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@MUCT 497 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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MUCT 498 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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@MUCT 499 - Recital of Compositions
2 Credit(s)
Senior composition majors organize and present recital of original works that reflect variety of style and genre. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): MUCT 430 .
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@MUCT 516 - Counterpoint
3 Credit(s)
Survey of 16thcentury and 18thcentury contrapuntal techniques and genres, including both written exercises and examples.
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MUCT 595 - Special Topics
3 Credit(s)
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@MUCT 597 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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MUCT 601 - Composition I
3 Credit(s)
Application of devices and techniques used in contemporary composition. Work in larger homophonic, contrapuntal, and symphonic forms.
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MUCT 602 - Composition II
3 Credit(s)
Application of devices and techniques used in contemporary composition. Work in larger homophonic, contrapuntal, and symphonic forms.
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MUCT 603 - Composition III
3 Credit(s)
Application of devices and techniques used in contemporary composition. Work in larger homophonic, contrapuntal, and symphonic forms.
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MUCT 611 - Electronic Composition I
3 Credit(s)
Study of, and experience in, the art of composing with electronically-generated sound. Examination of major works in the repertoire. Working independently, students will create their own electronic compositions.
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MUCT 612 - Electronic Composition II
3 Credit(s)
Study of, and experience in, the art of composing with electronically-generated sound. Examination of major works in the repertoire. Working independently, students will create their own electronic compositions.
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MUCT 613 - Electronic Composition III
3 Credit(s)
Study of, and experience in, the art of composing with electronically-generated sound. Examination of major works in the repertoire. Working independently, students will create their own electronic compositions.
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MUCT 614 - Modal Counterpoint
3 Credit(s)
Materials of 16th century vocal polyphony examined from three sides: appreciation, performance, creativity. Study of sacred and secular music literature of the period. Composition motets and madrigals for two, three, four and/or five voice parts.
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MUCT 615 - Tonal Counterpoint
3 Credit(s)
Contrapuntal music of the Baroque era with emphasis on works of J. S. Bach. Study of two- and three-voice counterpoint, invention, forms based on chorale, invertible counterpoint and fugue.
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@MUCT 617 - Analytical Techniques
3 Credit(s)
Study of selected analytical approaches to tonal music, including issues of form, harmony, and style.
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