XII. Course Descriptions
Music
School of Fine Art and Music
Ensembles
Chamber Ensembles
Choir (Symphonic Choir, Chamber Choir, Siren-Women's Choir)
Concert Winds
Contemporary Music Ensemble
Early Music Ensemble
Jazz Band
Note: All ensembles are not necessarily offered every semester.
Solo Performance (Applied Music): Private instruction is offered in piano, voice, orchestral instruments, and various jazz and early instruments. In order to
register in Applied Music (MUSC*1500), students must arrange an audition with the School of Fine Art and Music at the time of course selection. Applied Music
is restricted to students registered in a Music program (general, area of concentration; honours, major or minor), in Semesters
1-4 (with the exception of Honours Majors in Music, who may audition to register in MUSC*1500 at any time in their studies).
Applied Music courses are designed to be taken in successive semesters. Registration in this sequence following an interruption
of more than one semester requires permission of the Director of the School. Students may be required to re-apply before registering
to continue in Applied Music. Students must achieve a minimum grade of 70% in Applied Music courses in order to proceed to
the next level.
Applied Composition: Private instruction is offered in music composition. In order to register in Applied Composition (MUSC*2410), students must submit a portfolio of compositions (scores and recordings) with the School of Fine Art and Music at the time
of course selection. Interviews are held prior to the first day of classes each semester (see School of Fine Art and Music
for interview schedule.) In order to enroll in Applied Composition, students must be registered in a Music program (Honours
major or minor, or General, Area of Concentration).
Applied Composition courses are designed to be taken during successive Fall and Winter terms. If this sequence is interrupted
for more than one semester, students my be required to reapply (an interview and submission of a portfolio) before registering
to continue in Applied Composition. Students must achieve a minimum grade of 70% in Applied Composition courses in order to
proceed to the next level.
| MUSC*1090 Physics of Music F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course is designed for arts and social science students with an interest or background in music. The fundamentals of
vibrations and waves will be introduced and applied to a study of archetypal instruments. The psychoacoustic basis of pitch
and loudness will be discussed. (Also listed as PHYS*1810.) (Offered in even-numbered years.)
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| Restriction(s): |
PHYS*1810; students who have standing in any other 1000 level Physics course (except PHYS*1020 or PHYS*1600) may enrol in this only if they are completing an honours or general program in Music, in which case permission of the instructor
is required.
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| MUSC*1130 Introduction to Musicianship S,F,W (0-8) [0.50] |
| Fundamentals of ear training, sight-singing, keyboard, and written skills (rudiments such as scales, intervals and basic chord
identification) are introduced. Proficiency on an instrument is not required, but previous experience with note-reading is
expected. MUSC*1130 cannot be counted toward a specialization in music. (Offered through Distance Education format only.)
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| Equate(s): |
MUSC*1120 |
| Restriction(s): |
MUSC*1180 |
| MUSC*1500 Applied Music I F,W (1-6) [0.50] |
| This course provides individual instruction in the technical and stylistic aspects of artistic solo instrumental or vocal
performance. In order to register for this course, students must arrange an audition with the School of Fine Art and Music
at the time of course selection.
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| Restriction(s): |
Successful completion of an audition. Registration in semesters 1 to 4 (with the exception of BA Honours Music Majors, who
may apply at any time). Registration in a Music Specialization.
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| MUSC*2010 The Musical Avant-Garde F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course offers an introduction to the avant-garde musical life of the 20th century including the works of Debussy, Stravinsky,
Satie, Schoenberg, Cage, Cowell, and others. (Offered in even-numbered years.)
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| MUSC*2030 Music in Canada F (3-0) [0.50] |
| The background and development of musical life in Canada. Cultivation of understanding of Canadian music using recorded examples
with emphasis on 20th-century compositions. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)
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| MUSC*2100 Creating Music on the Computer F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| An introduction to computer technologies as they apply to the creation and manipulation of music. Topics will be drawn from
the areas of sound synthesis and processing, recording, encoding, and transcription. The course will include a classroom and
an applied component.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
MUSC*1180 or MUSC*2180. Some computer experience is recommended.
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| MUSC*2140 History of Jazz F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| A survey of the major styles, personalities, and performances of the jazz tradition in terms of its social and cultural contexts
through the examination of jazz texts and commentary, autobiographies of musicians, and recorded examples of important performances.
(Also offered through Distance Education format.)
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| MUSC*2150 Music and Popular Culture F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| A survey of the major genres, styles, personalities and performance of popular music primarily in the 20th-century through
lectures, listening, discussion and reading. Issues such as the relationships between popular music and race, class, technology,
and art will be examined. Technical knowledge of music is not required. (Also offered through Distance Education format.)
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| MUSC*2220 Electronica: Music in the Digital Age W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course will provide an introduction to digital music, from the initial "cybernetic" experiments of the 1950s to the evolution
of software tools for synthesizing, processing, and analyzing sound to the development of music/audio-related hardware such
as digital synthesizers, samplers, recorders, mixers, and workstations. An overview of musical genres utilizing digital technology
will be presented (experimental, techno, dance, rap, ambient, etc.). Digital technology, including the revolutionary MIDI
protocol, will be set into historical context, looking at musical and social developments and milestones, as well as related
non-digital technology such as analog synthesizers and multi-track recorders. (Offered in even-numbered years.)
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| MUSC*2280 Masterworks of Music W (0-10) [0.50] |
| Selected musical works from 1600 to the present will be studied with reference to the historical, literary, and artistic milieu
in which they were written and performed. Previous familiarity with basic musical terminology and note reading is required.
(Offered through Distance Education format only.)
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| MUSC*2410 Applied Composition I F,W (1-6) [0.50] |
| This course offers individual instruction in the technical and aesthetic aspects of music composition. In order to register
for this course, students must submit a portfolio and arrange for an interview with the School of Fine Arts and Music at the
time of course selection.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
MUSC*2180 |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent and registration in a Music Program (Honours major or minor, General). |
| MUSC*2530 Instrumental Ensembles I F,W (0-2) [0.25] |
| The study and performance of selected instrumental music through participation in one of the School's ensembles: Chamber Ensemble,
Concert Winds, Contemporary Music Ensemble, Jazz Band, or the Early Music Ensemble. In order to register for an ensemble,
the student must arrange for an audition with the School of Fine Art and Music. Auditions will be held prior to the first
day of classes each Fall and Winter semester. Students must check with the School of Fine Art and Music office for audition
dates. Students are encouraged to audition for an ensemble in the Fall semester and to participate in it for both Fall and
Winter semesters. Not all ensembles will be able to accept new members in Winter. Consult the School of Fine Art and Music
for further information.
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| Restriction(s): |
Successful completion of an audition. Instructor consent required. |
| MUSC*2550 Choral Ensembles I F,W (0-2) [0.25] |
| The study and performance of selected choral literature through participation in one of the School's ensembles; the University
of Guelph Symphonic Choir, the Chamber Choir, or Siren. In order to register for an ensemble, the student must arrange for
an audition with the School of Fine Art and Music. Auditions will be held prior to the first day of classes each Fall and
Winter semester. Students must check with the School of Fine Art and Music office for audition dates. Students are encouraged
to audition for an ensemble in the Fall semester and to participate in it for both Fall and Winter semesters. Not all ensembles
will be able to accept new members in Winter. Consult the School of Fine Art and Music for further information.
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| Equate(s): |
MUSC*2520 |
| Restriction(s): |
Successful completion of an audition. Instructor consent required. |
| MUSC*2660 Materials of Music I F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course is a study of music theory and analysis. It builds on rudiments and musicianship skills developed in MUSC*1180 and introduces students to materials of music including melodic construction, phrase structure, linear counterpoint, rhythmic
organization, and diatonic harmony. Students will work on both applied and analytical assignments.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
MUSC*1180 |
| Restriction(s): |
MUSC*1250, MUSC*2360 |
| MUSC*2670 Materials of Music II W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course continues the study of music theory and analysis. Students move on to learn about and work with more advanced
concepts of tonal harmony and music analysis. The second half of the course introduces students to post-tonal music (20th-century).
Students will work on both applied and analytical assignments.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
MUSC*2180, MUSC*2660 |
| Restriction(s): |
MUSC*2360, MUSC*2370 |
| MUSC*3150 Music in London F (3-0) [0.50] |
| A lecture/seminar course that will examine in depth choral and instrumental music of major composers from representative periods
and media, performed at London, England. Compositions will be analyzed in relation to their stylistic technique, formal structure,
and historical place in the repertoire of music. A professor of music will present weekly seminars, arrange assignments, and
give personal supervision in London.
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| Restriction(s): |
Admission to the London Semester. |
| MUSC*3510 Applied Music VI S,F,W (1-6) [0.50] |
| A continuation of MUSC*3500 including preparation and performance of a juried recital; restricted to students in a Music program (honours major or minor
or general, area of concentration).
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| Prerequisite(s): |
4.00 credits in music courses including a minimum grade of 70% in MUSC*3500 |
| Restriction(s): |
Registration in a Music Program (Honours major or minor, General, Area of Concentration). |
| MUSC*3550 Advanced Music Ensemble I F,W (0-3) [0.25] |
| The study and performance of selected instrumental or vocal chamber music through participation in a small ensemble under
the guidance of a supervising instructor. Students will organize the ensemble, which normally consists of two to six vocalists
and/or instrumentalists, design a project with the instructor, and submit the proposal to the Director of the School of Fine
Art and Music for approval by the last day of course selection in Fall (for Winter) or Winter (for the following Fall). A
form is available from the School office for this purpose.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
MUSC*2500, (2 of MUSC*2530, MUSC*2540, MUSC*2550, MUSC*2560)
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration in a Music Program (Honours major or minor, General, Area of Concentration). Instructor consent required. |
The following topics courses normally focus on current areas of faculty research. It is expected that students will have completed
at least 10.00 credits before taking these upper-level courses.
| MUSC*3730 Topics in Jazz and Improvised Music F (3-0) [1.00] |
| This course provides a seminar experience in focussed topics related to jazz and improvised music. Topics will normally include
some combination of the following: jazz/improvisation history and theory, critical studies in jazz/ improvised music. Subject
matter will vary according to the instructor. (Offered in even-numbered years.)
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| Prerequisite(s): |
9.00 credits including MUSC*2010 or MUSC*2140 |
| MUSC*3860 Topics in Digital Music F (3-0) [1.00] |
| This is a course which focuses on a specific area of digital music production. Topics may include advanced audio production,
advanced MIDI sequencing, advanced music notation/instrumentation, synthesis and signal processing, music-oriented computer
programming, or interactive computer music. Normally, a major creative project will be completed and presented as an outcome
of the course. (Offered in odd-number years.)
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| Prerequisite(s): |
9.00 credits including MUSC*2100, (MUSC*2010 or MUSC*2220)
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| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| MUSC*3880 Topics in Music Pedagogy W (3-0) [1.00] |
| This course examines current philosophical trends in music education, and the application of various theories of music learning.
Students will be asked to process conflicting ideas as presented through readings, class discussion, and their own experience
as learners. There is also a practical component, in which each student will conduct an ensemble or give a series of private
lessons, as well as present a collaborative teaching assignment. The course is designed to prepare music students to teach
privately or in a classroom. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)
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| Prerequisite(s): |
9.00 credits including MUSC*2180, MUSC*2670 |
| MUSC*4200 Independent Project in Music S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This is an independent learning option in music for qualified students working in consultation with a faculty advisor. The
project may take the form of a course of readings and assignments, enabling the student to investigate a topic in music not
otherwise available in the curriculum. It may also include a creative component (such as composition) or an experiential learning
component (such as a professional performance opportunity, or a community outreach opportunity). A written proposal, signed
by the faculty advisor, must be submitted to the Director of the School for approval by the last day of course selection in
the previous semester.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
3.00 credits in Music |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required, registration in an honours major or minor in music or an area of concentration (General Program)
in music.
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| MUSC*4401/2 Honours Music Recital S-F,F-W,W-S [1.00] |
| Qualified instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers who have completed the applied music or applied composition course sequences
are eligible to present a full-length recital. In the case of composers it is the responsibility of the student to organize
performers to present the music. Recital proposals must be submitted to the Director of the School, on the provided form,
by the last day of course selection in the previous semester. This is a two-semester course offered over consecutive semesters.
When selecting the course, MUSC*4401must be selected in the first semester and MUSC*4402 in the second semester. A grade will not be assigned to MUSC*4401 until MUSC*4402 has been completed.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Completion of the music core. |
| Restriction(s): |
Permission of the School and registration in an honours major in music. |
| MUSC*4450 Honours Seminar in Music W (3-0) [1.00] |
| The Honours Seminar in Music teaches advanced research methods common to a range of musical investigations: musicology (including
ethnomusicology, popular music and jazz), music theory, music pedagogy, and musical creation. In addition, the Honours Seminar
in Music allows students to engage in individual research with concentrated energy through a one semester/one credit course
in a supportive peer environment. Students will develop a research project proposal for approval by the instructor in the
semester prior to enrolling in this course.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Completion of the music core. |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
