Intensive study of a particular area of performance or production-related activities.††

An intensive review of the rudiments of music theory for students who have been admitted to an Honours Music or Diploma in Performance program. This remedial course does not count towards a music degree or diploma.

Intensive study of a particular area of performance or production-related activities. May be repeated for credit.

An introduction to composition. Primarily designed for first-year students interested in pursuing composition; also available as an elective for students in second, third and fourth year.

Continuation of Composition IA.

Introduction to the fundamentals of music theory, diatonic harmony and voice leading, and the harmonic structure of the phrase. The course involves composition and analysis.

A continuation of Theory I, including simple modulation, chromatic harmony and voice leading, and diatonic and chromatic sequences. The course involves composition and analysis.

Music in Western civilization from ancient times through the Renaissance.

See Ensemble policy in the Faculty of Music chapter.

Additional ensemble for students in a Bachelor of Music program.

The study and performance of chamber music in various combinations. Groups will perform regularly in class. Weekly coaching and evaluation.

Sight-singing of intervals and of diatonic melodies in treble and bass clefs; rhythmic reading; dictation of similar materials; keyboard harmony.

Continuation of Musical Skills I, including chromatically altered tones, alto and tenor clefs, two-part rhythmic exercises and keyboard harmony.

Individual tuition in voice or instrument; weekly master class.

Individual tuition in voice or instrument; weekly master class.

Individual tuition in voice or instrument. Offered only in the spring term and subject to availability.

Available to students in the combined Honours BA program as principal practical study; to students in BMus programs as a second practical study upon recommendation of the Faculty and with permission of the dean; and with the same conditions to students in other faculties who are registered in WLU Orchestra or Wind Ensemble.

Class instruction in piano for BMus and Diploma in Performance students. This course does not count towards a music degree or diploma.

Special topics in music education; introductory level of a specific music philosophy and procedure applicable to classroom teaching. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.††

A continuation of the topic chosen in MU202. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.††

A continuation of the topic chosen in MU203. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.††

Special topics in music education; the study of a specific music philosophy and procedure applicable to classroom teaching. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.

Study of the history and philosophy of music education; current research techniques and materials related to Secondary school music.

Introductory class in percussion techniques.

Introductory class in trumpet and French horn techniques.†

Introductory class in trombone and tuba techniques.†

Introductory class in flute, clarinet and saxophone techniques.†

Introductory class in oboe and bassoon techniques.†

Introductory class in violin and viola techniques.†

Introductory class in violoncello and double bass techniques.†

Introductory class in recorder techniques.†

Introductory class in guitar techniques.

Introductory class in vocal techniques.

An introduction to the newer technological instruments and the effects of this technology on the field of music. High-fidelity systems, tape recorders, microphones, synthesizers, and examples of computer music hardware and software will be studied from both theoretical and practical points of view.

A study of digital synthesis, sampling and signal processing with an emphasis on musical composition. Students will become acquainted with a microcomputer based 'studio' which will be used to produce several short compositions. The course will also cover other related technical, historical and aesthetic topics.

The basics of sight reading, transposition, harmonization, and improvisation – skills fundamental to accompanying.

Intensive study of a particular area of performance or production-related activities.††

Overview of the discipline of music therapy as it is practiced around the world. Study of special populations and treatment models is augmented by observation of music therapy practica in various settings.

The development of compositional skills and the student's personal expression.

Analysis of motive, phrase, period and expansions of the period; analysis of small forms in the 18th and 19th centuries, including binary, rounded binary, ternary and compound ternary; analysis of sonata, rondo, sonata-rondo forms, and variation and imitative procedures in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Analysis, composition and improvisation of jazz harmony.†

Analysis of motive, phrase, period and expansions of the period; analysis of small forms in the 18th and 19th centuries, including binary, rounded binary, ternary and compound ternary.

Continuation of Jazz Harmony I.†

Continuation of Theory III, including analysis of sonata, rondo, sonato-rondo forms, and variation and imitative procedures in the 18th and l9th centuries.

Arranging jazz for rhythm sections, vocalists and various instrumental ensembles.†

Music of the Baroque and Classic Periods.

Music of the Romantic and Modern Periods.

An introduction to the musical cultures of the world. The course will focus on the relations between music and society.†

See Ensemble policy in the Faculty of Music chapter.

Additional ensemble for students in a BMus program.

The study and performance of chamber music in various combinations. Groups will perform regularly in class. Weekly coaching and evaluation.

An introduction to the acting and movement skills required for singers.

Continuation of Musical Skills II, including melodies modulating to closely related keys, and cross-rhythms and syncopation, and keyboard harmony.

Continuation of Musical Skills III, including widely modulating melodies and keyboard harmony.

Individual tuition in voice or instrument; weekly master class.

Individual tuition in voice or instrument; weekly master class.

Individual tuition in voice or instrument; weekly master class.

The fundamentals of lyric diction in the five languages most used by singers - English, French, German, Italian and Latin. A study of the International Phonetic Alphabet and its application to singing in these languages will be included.†

Individual tuition in voice or instrument, subject to availability.

Available to students in the combined Honours BA program as principal practical study; to students in BMus programs as a second practical study upon recommendation of the faculty and with permission of the dean; and with the same conditions to students in other faculties who are registered in WLU Orchestra or Wind Ensemble.

Class instruction in piano for students in Honours Music and Diploma in Performance programs.

Intensive study of a particular area of performance or production-related activities. May be repeated for credit.

Study of style and repertoire, with emphasis on historical development. Rehearsals are held during Reading Week as well as fall and winter terms.

Special topics in music education; the study of a specific music philosophy and procedure applicable to classroom teaching. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.

Work-term option.

This course focuses on fundamental music therapy skills, approaches, repertoire, and methods of assessment in preparation for clinical sessions with clients.

The study of such topics as the perception of pitch, timbre, rhythm, tempo, scales and tuning and melodic processes; the listener and the acoustic environment; the nature and measurement of musical preference and musical abilities; neurological aspects of music perception and performance; the communicative aspects of music.†

Intensive study of a particular area of performance or production-related activities. May be repeated for credit.††

Practice in choral conducting and techniques; program-building and organization of choirs and vocal ensembles; choral repertoire; voice training techniques; development of choral tone.

May be repeated for credit. Possible topics include advanced orchestration, advanced conducting, continuo realization and introduction to opera coaching.

A continuation of MU260*.

Counterpoint in the 18th century.††

Music therapy practice and theoretical perspectives are highlighted by the examination of case studies in music therapy.

Observation of music therapy sessions conducted by qualified music therapists.

Exercises in tonal, modal and free improvisation; aural memory and response; transposition; accompanying.

The practice of musical resources and development of repertoire for improvisation in music therapy sessions.

Orchestration

A history of liturgical and secular music from ca. 500 to the end of the 14th century. Composers, theoretical concepts, forms, notations, and representative compositions will be studied within the cultural context of the period.†

A history of music from 1400 to 1600. The sacred and secular works of the major composers will be studied within the cultural context of the period.†

A history of music from 1600 to 1750. The main forms, genres, and representative compositions from the period will be studied with particular emphasis on the music of Bach and Handel.†

A history of music from 1750 to 1815. The course will deal with the Viennese Classical style found in the chamber music, symphonies, concerti, keyboard music, sacred music, and operas of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.†

A history of music from 1815 to 1900. The course will examine the Romantic style through selected works by the major composers. The repertory to be studied includes song cycles, symphonies, symphonic poems, concerti, chamber music, keyboard music and operas.

The development of music of the European tradition around the globe from the 1890's to the present. Selected works by major composers will be examined.

May be repeated for credit when the genre changes.†

Consult the Faculty of Music for current offerings.††

See Ensemble policy in Faculty of Music chapter.

Additional ensemble for students in a BMus program.

The study and performance of chamber music in various combinations. Groups will perform regularly in class. Weekly coaching and evaluation.

A continuation of Acting for Singers I.

Studies in the performance practice of Renaissance and Baroque music, including ornamentation, rhythm, and its relation to dance.††

A survey of the standard orchestral repertoire with a special emphasis on orchestral performance practice.†

Sight-singing of intervals and of rapidly modulating and simple atonal melodies without many sevenths and ninths; rhythmic reading including changing metre, unequal beats and unusual subdivisions; dictation of similar materials.

Continuation of Musical Skills V, concentrating on more difficult atonal melodies.

Individual tuition in voice or instrument; weekly master class.

Individual tuition in voice or instrument; weekly master class.

Individual tuition in voice or instrument; weekly master class.

Philosophy of church music, hymnology, psalmody, hymn playing, improvisation, psalm singing, carols, the church year, various types of performance, and instruments (other than organ) including handbells.†

Service planning and playing, the organist, the choir rehearsal, the organ, the total music program, weddings, funerals, employment and repertoire (organ, choral, etc.).†

Studies and practice in the art of accompanying vocal literature.†

Basic principles of conducting.

Individual tuition in voice or instrument, subject to availability. MU395 may not be taken after MU490*.

Available to students in the combined Honours BA program and the BMus Comprehensive: Music Education, Composition, and Music History programs as principal practical study; to students in BMus programs as a second practical study upon recommendation of the faculty and with permission of the dean; and with the same conditions to students in other faculties who are registered in WLU Orchestra or Wind Ensemble.

Class instruction in piano for students in Honours Music and Diploma in Performance programs.

Intensive study of a particular area of performance or production-related activities. May be repeated for credit.

Study of recitative, aria, ensemble and selected scenes. Rehearsals are held during Reading Week as well as fall and winter terms.

Work-term option.

Exploration of the art and science of clinical practice. Seminar on music therapy literature.

The investigation of qualitative and quantitative approaches in music therapy. The study of research procedures and methods that incorporate clinical practice.

III: Implementation, Assessment, Treatment Planning and Evaluation: Developing supervisory skills and techniques for client evaluation; work with an individual client in the music therapy clinic. Weekly seminar.
IV: Implementation, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Evaluation, Documentation: A case study and research project are required. Weekly seminar.

Special topics in music education; the study of a specific music philosophy and procedure applicable to classroom teaching. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.†

Intensive study of a particular area of performance or production-related activities. May be repeated for credit.††

A continuation of MU360*. In addition to other compositional projects, students will complete a major work.

An investigation of the musical styles and compositional methods employed in selected works by major composers of the first half of this century.

A survey of musical styles in the avant-garde tradition of music written in the latter part of this century. The course will include a general introduction to the many musical styles which have arisen in this period and some detailed analysis of these styles.

Techniques of improvisation, with emphasis on its liturgical application. Simple contrapuntal forms and extended forms.

Techniques of improvisation for music therapy clinical practice. Observation and discussion of music therapy sessions conducted by qualified music therapists. Participation in experiential music therapy group.

May be repeated for credit. Possible topics include advanced orchestration, advanced conducting, continuo realization and introduction to opera coaching.

See Ensemble policy in the Faculty of Music chapter.

Additional ensemble for students in a BMus program.

The study and performance of chamber music in various combinations. Groups will perform regularly in class. Weekly coaching and evaluation.

A continuation of Acting for Singers II.

Score reading, realization of figured bass, improvisation and transposition.††

The study and performance of chamber music in various combinations. Groups will perform regularly in class. Weekly coaching and evaluation.

Individual tuition in voice or instrument; weekly master class.

Individual tuition in voice or instrument; weekly master class.

Individual tuition in voice or instrument; weekly master class.

Individual tuition.

Individual tuition.

Music therapy clinical training at an approved facility under the supervision of an approved music therapist. The course extends to the beginning of fall term.

Music therapy clinical training at an approved facility under the supervision of an approved music therapist. The course extends to the beginning of winter term.

Music therapy clinical training at an approved facility under the supervision of an approved music therapist. The course extends to the beginning of spring term.

Continuation of Conducting I.

Available to students in the combined Honours BA program and the BMus Comprehensive: Music Education, Composition, and Music History programs as principal practical study; to students in BMus programs as a second practical study upon recommendation of the faculty and with permission of the dean; and with the same conditions to students in other faculties who are registered in WLU Orchestra or Wind Ensemble.

Intensive study of a particular area of performance or production-related activities. May be repeated for credit.

Continuation of MU398*, with study of complete operas. Rehearsals are held during Reading Week as well as fall and winter terms.