Undergraduate Degree Programs
Admissions Procedures
Transfer Students
Reentering the School of Music
International Students
Special Students
Office of Student Financial Services
School of Music Scholarships
Grades and Advising
First-Year Core Curriculum
Recommended First-Semester Curriculum, 13-16 credits
Bachelor of Music-Performance (130 credits)
Piano Performance
Organ Performance
Brass Performance
Percussion Performance
Woodwind Performance
String Performance
Harp Performance
Guitar Performance
Voice Performance
Composition
Status of Jazz Studies Options
Bachelor of Music-Education (130 credits)
General Music Certification (Early Childhood through Adolescence) Degree Requirements
Instrumental Music Certification (Early Childhood through Adolescence) Degree Requirements
Choral And General Certification (Early Childhood through Adolescence) Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Degrees (120 credits)
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science—Music Performance
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science—Music History
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science—Music Theory Option
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science—Individualized Music Curriculum
Honors in the Major
Music Courses for Nonmusic Majors
Courses
3561 Mosse Humanities Building, 455 North Park Street, Madison, WI 53706; 608/263-1900; www.music.wisc.edu
Professors Aley, Anderson, Bartley, Bowles, Calderon, Chisholm, Cook, Crook, Davis, Dembski, Dill, Doing, Earp, Farlow, Fink, Fulmer, Greive, Hill, Hyer, Jutt, Karp, Kautsky, Koza, Leckrone, Manoogian, Perry, Potter, Radano, Rowe, Schaffer, Smith, Stevens, Stowe, Sutton, Swack, B. Taylor, Thimmig, Vardi, Welbourne; Associate Professors Blasius, Di Sanza, Faulkner, Fischer, Jensen, Schwendinger, C. Taylor; Assistant Professors Bradley, Dobbs, Hetzler, Johnson, Vallon; Lecturers Atz, Gladstone
Undergraduate audition/admission coordinator: Bonnie Abrams, 5561 Mosse Humanities Building, 608/263-5986, ugradmus@music.wisc.edu
Undergraduate advisor in the major: Patricia Atwood, 5560 Mosse Humanities Building, 608/263-1918, pmatwood@wisc.edu
Faculty diversity liaison: Richard Davis, 608/263-1911, rdavis1@wisc.edu
The School of Music views its goals and objectives as complementary to those of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which include "to provide an environment in which faculty and students can discover, examine critically, preserve and transmit the knowledge, wisdom and values that will help ensure the survival of the present and future generations with improvement in the quality of life." The goals of an education in music are:
The School of Music offers four principal degree options for the music major. All require a performance audition for admission.
Bachelor of Music-Performance, with concentration in Brass, Composition, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, or Woodwinds.
Bachelor of Music-Music Education, with certification in General Music (Early Childhood through Adolescence), Instrumental Music (Early Childhood through Adolescence), or Choral and General Music (Early Childhood through Adolescence).
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science with a music major: options in performance, history, theory, or an individualized music curriculum.
To become a candidate for a School of Music degree a student must be accepted by the UW-Madison Office of Undergraduate Admissions and by the School of Music Undergraduate Office, 5561 Mosse Humanities. These are the specific steps for applying to the UW-Madison School of Music:
Students who have earned more than 24 course credits at another college or university follow the same application and audition procedures described above. Transfer applicants must submit a complete set of high school and college transcripts to both the School of Music Undergraduate Office and the UW-Madison Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Upon acceptance by UW-Madison and the School of Music, credits for music courses taken at another institution are interpreted by the university Admissions Office simply as unassigned music credits. These course credits, as they appear on the transcript(s), will be reviewed during a conference with the advisor upon enrolling at UW-Madison. Transfer credit for music courses will be reviewed only after all placement and proficiency examinations in theory, music history, and piano have been taken at UW-Madison.
Students who were previously enrolled in the School of Music and UW-Madison who desire to reenter to seek an undergraduate degree should: (1) apply for reentry to the UW-Madison Office of Admissions; and (2) notify the School of Music Undergraduate Office, 608/263-5986. An audition will be required in most cases.
Students from foreign countries who seek admission to the university and the School of Music should contact both the Office of International Student and Scholar Services and the School of Music Undergraduate Office.
Persons who are interested in courses offered by the School of Music but who are not working toward a UW-Madison degree should contact the Division of Continuing Studies, 1305 Linden Drive, 3rd Floor, Madison, WI 53706; 608/263-6960. Enrollment is limited in music courses, and priority is given to degree candidates.
Prospective music students should contact the Office of Student Financial Services (432 North Murray Street, Madison, WI 53706; 608/262-3060) to obtain information about grants and loans when returning the application for admission.
Some funds are available for scholarships awarded by the School of Music to outstanding applicants. It is always advisable to complete the Financial Aid Form and submit it to the Office of Student Financial Services. Prospective students should indicate interest in a School of Music scholarship in the space provided on the application form. Application materials will serve as support for music scholarship consideration.
Scholarship applicants must audition in person and must take the Theory Placement Examination on the audition day in order to be considered for an award. After the audition and review of materials, the associate director will notify each applicant about the scholarship decision. Accompanying each award notification will be a Letter of Commitment, to be signed and returned to the School of Music. Criteria used for awarding scholarships are:
Most School of Music scholarships are awarded for a four-year period. The music faculty reviews every scholarship award each semester and expects that each student on scholarship will maintain satisfactory progress toward completing the music major, continue to make significant contributions in performing organizations or accompanying, and maintain a minimum 3.00 grade point average. Please request information regarding music scholarships from the Undergraduate Office.
The School of Music is a department of the UW-Madison College of Letters and Science. Information on the grading system and academic procedures is available in the College of Letters and Science section of this catalog and in the opening section of this catalog.
The undergraduate advisor of the School of Music serves as the advisor for every music major. The advisor maintains records and will assist students in determining an appropriate course schedule each semester. More information about advising at UW-Madison appears in the opening section of this catalog.
Preliminary music students admitted to the School of Music without any previous transferable college course work in music enroll for a core curriculum of music courses their first year that lays a basic foundation for later, more specialized study. Near the end of the first year, each student applies for a specific degree emphasis. During the first year, the student has opportunities to consider the program best suited to individual interests and needs. All preliminary School of Music students are assigned a classification of PRM.
Performance study, 2 cr
Music Theory, 4 cr
Organizations (Band, Orchestra, or Choir; piano majors will enroll for Keyboard Skills class), 1-2 cr
Secondary piano, 2 cr
Chamber Ensemble (for majors in brass, guitar, or percussion), 1 cr
Quantitative Reasoning, 3 cr
Communication, 3 cr
Majors in this program have a primary interest in professional concertizing, studio teaching (private or in a college or university), or commercial music performance. Some students envision this program as preparing them for other professional goals, such as church music, conducting, graduate study in music, or a facet of the music business. The faculty has designed the curricula to include a large complement of liberal studies (40 credits) along with the course work in music (90 credits). These 40 L&S credits must include satisfaction of all university General Education Requirements including Communication Parts A and B, Quantitative Reasoning Parts A and B, Natural Science, Social Science, and Ethnic Studies.
All B.M.-Performance students who have formally declared the major are assigned a classification of MUS in the College of Letters and Science. Before qualifying to declare the music major, each student is required to attain the following minimum grade point averages:
The music degree programs are demanding and require care in taking courses in the proper sequence. Graduation could be delayed if a course is not taken in the appropriate semester. Students are strongly encouraged to see the music advisor each semester. Some general guidelines are:
| Freshman | Sophomore | Junior/Senior | |
| Theory | 121/171 | 221/271 | |
| 122/172 | 222/272 | ||
| Music History | 211/212 | two courses | |
| from 411-416, | |||
| 419, 511, 513 |
All music majors are accepted for performance study (private lessons) at the 200 level on the major instrument. Students take a performance jury during the second or third year before progressing to advanced-level (400) study. Specific programs may dictate the exact distribution of course work and course sequences. If all department GPA requirements have been met and if the faculty have approved the student's request for a B.M.-Performance major, students may formally declare the music major after completing the 200-level music theory and history courses and after passing to 400-level study in the major instrument.
Certain requirements of the College of Letters and Science are required for all undergraduate degrees. They include:
1. All students must take one 3-credit course that satisfies the L&S ethnic studies requirement.
2. General Education Requirements (Communication Parts A and B, Quantitative Reasoning Parts A and B, Natural Science, pHumanities/Literature/Arts, Social Studies, Ethnic Studies) must be met either by testing or by taking the appropriate course work. For a more detailed explanation, see the section on General Education Requirements in the front of this catalog. Students who first matriculated at a college or university before May 20, 1996, must fulfill L&S requirements in Basic Composition and English Proficiency in the Major.
3. All students must fulfill the L&S requirement of at least 15 credits of upper-level work in the major completed in residence. Courses that count toward this requirement are:Music (660) courses: 040, 041, 050, 052, 053, 055, 056, 058, 061, 062, 211, 212, 221, 222, 256, 262, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 275, 316, 317, 319, 331, 332, 333, 340, 345, 361, 400-404, 411-416, 419, 461, 467, 468, 497, 499, 500 level and above.
Music Performance (664): 342, 347, 348, 400 level and above.
In Bachelor of Music-Performance programs, most students enroll for lessons on the major instrument as follows:
200 level: first year, 2 credits each semester; second year, 4 credits each semester
400 level: third year, 4 credits each semester; fourth year, 4 credits first semester and 2 credits second semester plus 2 credits senior recital
Senior Recital (664-499), 2 cr
Performance Study: Piano (664-201, 401), 26 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Music History (211, 212; two from 411-416, 419, 511, 513), 12 cr
Keyboard Skills and Accompanying (664-251, 242, 342), 10 cr
Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy, 2 cr
Non-Western Music Cultures (from 103, 262, 266, 308-311, 331, 332, 333, 361, 400-403), 2 cr
Pedagogy (340), 2 cr; Repertoire (346), 4 cr
Music Electives, 14 cr
(For a more detailed explanation, see the section on General Education Requirements in the front of this catalog.)
Communication Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Quantitative Reasoning Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Natural Science, 4 to 6 cr
Social Studies, 3 cr
Ethnic Studies, 3 cr
Foreign Language, 16 cr
Electives, to bring total credits outside of music to 40
Senior Recital (664-499), 2 cr
Performance Study: Organ (664-203, 403), 26 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Advanced-level Music Theory (622 recommended), 3 cr
Music History (211, 212; two from 411-416, 419, 511, 513), 12 cr
Piano (two semesters at 200 level), 4 cr
Organizations: Choir (from 050, 052, 053, 055, 056, 058), 6 cr
Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy, 2 cr
Non-Western Music Cultures (from 103, 262, 266, 308-311, 331, 332, 333, 361, 400-404), 2 cr
Music Electives, 17 cr
(For a more detailed explanation, see the section on General Education Requirements in the front of this catalog.)
Communication Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Quantitative Reasoning Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Natural Science, 4 to 6 cr
Social Studies, 3 cr
Ethnic Studies, 3 cr
Foreign Language, 16 cr
Electives, to bring total credits outside of music to 40
Senior Recital (664-499), 2 cr
Performance Study: Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, 26 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Music History (211, 212; two from 411-416, 419, 511, 513), 12 cr
Piano (complete 664-104 level or pass proficiency exam), 4 cr
Organizations: Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, or Orchestra (040, 041, 061, 062), 8 cr
Brass Ensemble (267), 4 cr
Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy, 2 cr
Non-Western Music Cultures (from 103, 262, 266, 308-311, 331, 332, 333, 361, 400-404), 2 cr
Music Electives, 14 cr
(For a more detailed explanation, see the section on General Education Requirements in the front of this catalog.)
Communication Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Quantitative Reasoning Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Natural Science, 4 to 6 cr
Ethnic Studies, 3 cr
Literature, 6 cr
Humanities, 6 cr
Social Studies, 6 cr
Electives, to bring total credits outside of music to 40
Senior Recital (664-499), 2 cr
Performance Study: Percussion (664-227, 427), 26 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Music History (211, 212; two from 411-416, 419, 511, 513), 12 cr
Piano (complete 664-104 level or pass proficiency exam), 4 cr
Organizations: Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, or Orchestra (040, 041, 061, 062), 8 cr
Percussion Ensemble (268), 4 cr
Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy, 2 cr
Non-Western Music Cultures (from 103, 262, 266, 268 (world percussion section only), 308-311, 331, 332, 333, 361, 400-404), 2 cr
Music Electives, 14 cr
(For a more detailed explanation, see the section on General Education Requirements in the front of this catalog.)
Communication Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Quantitative Reasoning Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Natural Science, 4 to 6 cr
Ethnic Studies, 3 cr
Literature, 6 cr
Humanities, 6 cr
Social Studies, 6 cr
Electives, to bring total credits outside of music to 40
Senior Recital (664-499), 2 cr
Performance Study: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, 26 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Music History (211, 212; two from 411-416, 419, 511, 513), 12 cr
Piano (complete 664-104 level or pass proficiency exam), 4 cr
Organizations: Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, or Orchestra (040, 041, 061, 062), 8 cr
Woodwind Ensemble (265), 4 cr
Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy, 2 cr
Non-Western Music Cultures (from 103, 262, 266, 308-311, 331, 332, 333, 361, 400-404), 2 cr
Music Electives, 14 cr
(For a more detailed explanation, see the section on General Education Requirements in the front of this catalog.)
Communication Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Quantitative Reasoning Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Natural Science, 4 to 6 cr
Ethnic Studies, 3 cr
Literature, 6 cr
Humanities, 6 cr
Social Studies, 6 cr
Electives, to bring total credits outside of music to 40
Senior Recital (664-499), 2 cr
Performance: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, 26 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Music History (211, 212; two from 411-416, 419, 511, 513), 12 cr
Piano (complete 664-104 level or pass proficiency exam), 4 cr
Organizations: Orchestra (061, 062), 8 cr
String Ensemble (269), 4 cr
Ensemble Electives (040, 041, 043, 050, 052, 053, 055, 056, 058, 059, 061, 062, 257, 261, 262, 263, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 273, 275, 361, 461), 4 cr
Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy, 2 cr
Non-Western Music Cultures (from 103, 262, 266, 308-311, 331, 332, 333, 361, 400-404), 2 cr
Pedagogy (340), 2 cr; Repertoire (346), 2 cr
Music Electives, 6 cr
(For a more detailed explanation, see the section on General Education Requirements in the front of this catalog.)
Communication Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Quantitative Reasoning Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Natural Science, 4 to 6 cr
Ethnic Studies, 3 cr
Literature, 6 cr
Humanities, 6 cr
Social Studies, 6 cr
Electives to bring total credits outside of music to 40
Senior Recital (664-499), 2 cr
Performance Study: Harp (664-239, 439), 26 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Music History (211, 212; two from 411-416, 419, 511, 513), 12 cr
Piano (complete 664-104 level or pass proficiency exam), 4 cr
Organizations: Orchestra (061, 062—to be assigned), 8 cr
String Ensemble (269), 4 cr
Ensemble Electives (040, 041, 043, 050, 052, 053, 055, 056, 058, 059, 061, 062, 257, 261, 262, 263, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 273, 275, 361, 461), 4 cr
Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy, 2 cr
Non-Western Music Cultures (from 103, 262, 266, 308-311, 331, 332, 333, 361, 400-404), 2 cr
Pedagogy (340), 2 cr; Repertoire (346), 2 cr
Music Electives, 6 cr
(For a more detailed explanation, see the section on General Education Requirements in the front of this catalog.)
Communication Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Quantitative Reasoning Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Natural Science, 4 to 6 cr
Ethnic Studies, 3 cr
Literature, 6 cr
Humanities, 6 cr
Social Studies, 6 cr
Electives, to bring total credits outside of music to 40
Senior Recital (664-499), 2 cr
Performance Study: Guitar (664-240, 440), 26 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Music History (211, 212; two from 411-416, 419, 511, 513), 12 cr
Piano (complete 664-104 level or pass proficiency exam), 4 cr
Organizations: Band, Choir, or Orchestra (040, 041, 043, 050, 052, 053, 055, 056, 058, 059, 060-062), 4 cr
Guitar Ensemble (270), 8 cr
Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy, 2 cr
Non-Western Music Cultures (from 103, 262, 266, 308-311, 331, 332, 333, 361, 400-404), 2 cr
Pedagogy (340), 2 cr; Repertoire (346), 2 cr
Music Electives, 10 cr
(For a more detailed explanation, see the section on General Education Requirements in the front of this catalog.)
Communication Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Quantitative Reasoning Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Natural Science, 4 to 6 cr
Ethnic Studies, 3 cr
Literature, 3 cr
Humanities, 3 cr
Social Studies, 3 cr
Spanish (Complete 102), 8 cr
Electives, to bring total credits outside of music to 40
Senior Recital (664-499), 2 cr
Performance Study: Voice (664-205, 405), 26 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Music History (211, 212; two from 411-416, 419, 511, 513), 12 cr
Piano (four semesters), 8 cr
Organizations: Concert Choir, Chorale, or Madrigal Singers (050, 056, 058), 4-8 cr
University Opera (256), Opera Workshop (257), 0-4 cr
Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy, 2 cr
Non-Western Music Cultures (from 103, 262, 266, 308-311, 331, 332, 333, 361, 400-404), 2 cr
Language Diction (467, 468), 4 cr; Repertoire (346), 2 cr
Music Electives, 8 cr
(For a more detailed explanation, see the section on General Education Requirements in the front of this catalog.)
Communication Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Quantitative Reasoning Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Natural Science, 4 to 6 cr
Social Studies, 3 cr
Ethnic Studies, 3 cr
Italian, 8 cr
French, 8 cr
German, 8 cr
Electives, to bring total credits outside of music to 40
Composition (664-147, 148, 247, 248, 347, 348, 447, 448), 24 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Baroque Counterpoint (622), 3 cr
Music History (211, 212; three from 411-416, 419, 511, 513), 15 cr
Piano (through one semester of 664-200), 8 cr
Performing Organizations (040, 041, 043, 050, 052, 053, 055, 056, 058, 059, 060-062), 4 cr
Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy, 2 cr
Musical Cultures of the World (401, 402, 403, 404), 3 cr
Orchestration (523, 524), 6 cr
Music Electives: a minimum of 9 credits chosen from:
660-110 Introduction to Music Technology
660-253/254 Conducting
660-273 Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
660-331/332/333 Jazz Improvisation
660-361 Non-Western Music Performance Study Groups
660-400/401/402/403/404 Musical Cultures of the World (after satisfaction of requirement above)
660-497 Special Topics in Music (composition-related topics only)
660-499 Directed Study
660-623/624 Form and Analysis
664-457/458 Jazz Composition and Arranging
(For a more detailed explanation, see the section on General Education Requirements in the front of this catalog.)
Communication Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Quantitative Reasoning Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Natural Science, 4 to 6 cr
Ethnic Studies, 3 cr
Literature, 6 cr
Humanities, 6 cr
Social Studies, 6 cr
Electives, to bring total credits outside of music to 40
The Jazz Studies option is under review by the School of Music. At this time, the school is not accepting students into the program. The school still offers jazz ensembles, improvisation, history, and arranging.
Programs within the music education major prepare a student for music teacher certification in a selected field(s). Even though these programs are specific to teaching in the schools, many individuals who are interested in careers involving continuing education or music education-related fields choose this program as preparation. Music education is a program offered jointly by the School of Music and the School of Education. The Bachelor of Music-Education degree is conferred by the College of Letters and Science; teacher certification is earned through the School of Education. Students with a major in music education must earn 34 credits of specific nonmusic liberal studies requirements. See the School of Education Teacher Certification Liberal Studies Requirements section of this catalog, and consult with an academic advisor.
Depending on the type of certification desired and the student's primary performance area, one or more additional performance area(s) may be required. Prospective music education majors must audition for and be accepted into any additional performance area(s) at the music major level (200 level) of performance study prior to beginning the methods and practicum sequence. The School of Music cannot guarantee admission to additional performance areas, nor can it guarantee that appropriate substitute course work will be available. The School of Music expects students admitted to its programs to complete all subsequent performance study at UW-Madison.
The number of students admitted to the music education program is contingent upon available space; enrollment limits may be necessary to ensure that students have reasonable and timely access to required School of Music courses. During the second year in the core music curriculum, each student must sign up for an audition/interview with the music education faculty. The audition includes, but is not limited to, performance, sight-singing, and keyboard harmonization components. Minimum admission eligibility GPA requirements:
Students who successfully pass the audition/interview process must then file a teacher certification program application and a major declaration form with the School of Music. Applicants must also have passing scores on the Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests. Each student accepted into the music education certification program will thereafter enroll jointly with the School of Music (College of Letters and Science) and the School of Education.
In addition to meeting all course-related standards, students must receive a grade of B or higher in all music education practicum courses, and a grade of "C" or higher in all applicable music education methods courses (i.e., Curric 332, 333, 334, 335, and 336) in order to continue in the program.
Consultation with the music advisor at the outset of these programs and each semester thereafter is strongly recommended. For students not under the General Education Requirements, department certification of competence in expository English in the major is met through successful completion of the curricular requirements in music.
All students must fulfill the L&S requirement of at least 15 credits of upper-level work in the major completed in residence. Courses that count toward this requirement are:
Music (660) courses: 040, 041, 050, 052, 053, 055, 056, 058, 061, 062, 211, 212, 221, 222, 256, 262, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 275, 316, 317, 319, 331, 332, 333, 340, 345, 361, 400-404, 411-416, 419, 461, 467, 468, 497, 499, 500 level and above.
Music Performance (664) courses: 342, 347, 348, 400 level and above.
Performance Study:
Piano through 3 semesters of Mus Perf 401 (14 cr) PLUS 2 semesters of voice at 205 level (4 cr), 18 cr
OR
Voice through 3 semesters of Mus Perf 405 (14 cr) PLUS 2 semesters of piano at 200 level (4 cr), 18 cr
OR
Major instrument through 1 semester at the 400 level (10 cr) PLUS 2 semesters of piano at 200 level (4 cr) PLUS 2 semesters of voice at 205 level (4 cr), 18 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Music History (211, 212; one from 411-416, 419, 511, 513; one from 103, 308-311, 400-404), 11-12 cr
Organizations: Band, Choir, or Orchestra (7 semesters from 040, 041, 050, 056, 058, 061, 062, as appropriate to major performance areas), 7 cr
Conducting (253, 254), 4 cr
Human Development (choose one from Ed Psych 320/321/331), 3 cr
Human Learning (Ed Psych 301), 3 cr
Foundations of the Profession (choose one from Ed Pol 300/412/500), 3 cr
Teaching Reading and Language Arts (Curric 305), 3 cr
Strategies for Inclusive Schooling (Curric 506), 3 cr
Methods and Practicum (Curric 333, 334, 337), 6 cr
Student Teaching (Curric 466, 467), 12 cr
Education Multicultural, Conflict Resolution, and Human Relations
(For a more detailed explanation, see the section on General Education Requirements in the front of this catalog.)
Communication Part A, 3 cr; Part B satisfied by Curric 305
Quantitative Reasoning Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Ethnic Studies
Also see the School of Education section of this catalog.
Liberal Studies (L&S nonmusic)
Literature, 3 cr
Social Studies (including 3 cr minimum of Poli Sci 104 or 205 or 404), 9 cr
Science (including one biological, one physical—must include one lab course), 9 cr
Additional requirements (ethnic studies, global perspectives, U.S. or European history), minimum 3 cr each
Electives to bring L&S nonmusic total to 34 cr
Additional music electives and/or L&S nonmusic liberal arts and sciences electives, if necessary, to bring degree total to 130 cr
For a more detailed explanation, see Teacher Certification Liberal Studies Requirements in the School of Education section of this catalog.
Performance Study:
Major Instrument—wind, percussion, harp, violin, viola, cello, or string bass (through 3 semesters at the 400 level), 14 cr
OR
Major Instrument—piano or guitar—through 1 semester at the 400 level (10 cr) PLUS 4 semesters of either wind, percussion, other string instrument (8 cr), 18 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Music History (211, 212; one from 103, 308-311, 400-404), 8-9 cr
Piano (complete 664-102 level or pass proficiency exam), 2 cr
Organizations: Band or Orchestra (7 semesters from 040, 041, 061, 062 as appropriate to major instrument), 7 cr
Conducting (253, 254), 4 cr
Instrumental Fundamentals (minimum one each from brass, percussion, strings, woodwinds; remainder as advised), 7 cr
Vocal Techniques, 1-2 cr
Applied Jazz (one of 262, 266, 331, or consult with music education faculty), 1 cr
Human Development (choose one from Ed Psych 320/321/331), 3 cr
Human Learning (Ed Psych 301), 3 cr
Foundations of the Profession (choose one from Ed Pol 300/412/500), 3 cr
Teaching Reading and Language Arts (Curric 305), 3 cr
Strategies for Inclusive Schooling (Curric 506), 3 cr
Methods and Practicum (Curric 335, 336, 337), 6 cr
Student Teaching (Curric 466, 467), 12 cr
Education Multicultural, Conflict Resolution, and Human Relations
(For a more detailed explanation, see the section on General Education Requirements in the front of this catalog.)
Communication Part A, 3 cr; Part B satisfied by Curric 305
Quantitative Reasoning Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Ethnic Studies
Also see the School of Education section of this catalog.
Liberal Studies (L&S nonmusic)
Literature, 3 cr
Social Studies (including 3 cr minimum of Poli Sci 104 or 205 or 404), 9 cr
Science (including one biological, one physical—must include one lab course), 9 cr
Additional requirements (ethnic studies, global perspectives, U.S. or European history), minimum 3 cr each
Electives to bring L&S nonmusic total to 34 cr
Additional music electives and/or L&S nonmusic liberal arts and sciences electives, if necessary, to bring degree total to 130 cr
For a more detailed explanation, see Teacher Certification Liberal Studies Requirements in the School of Education section of this catalog.
Performance Study:
Voice through 3 semesters of Mus Perf 405 (14 cr) PLUS 2 semesters of piano at 200 level (4 cr), 18 cr
OR
Piano through 1 semester of Mus Perf 401 (10 cr) PLUS 4 semesters of voice at 205 level (8 cr), 18 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Music History: 211, 212; one from 411-416, 419, 511, 513; one from 103, 308-311, 400-404), 11-12 cr
Organizations: Concert Choir, Chorale, or Madrigal Singers (7 semesters from 050, 056, 058), 7 cr
Conducting (253, 254), 4 cr
Diction (497), 2 cr
Human Development (choose one from Ed Psych 320/321/331), 3 cr
Human Learning (Ed Psych 301), 3 cr
Foundations of the Profession (choose one from Ed Pol 300/412/500), 3 cr
Teaching Reading and Language Arts (Curric 305), 3 cr
Strategies for Inclusive Schooling (Curric 506), 3 cr
Methods and Practicum (Curric 332, 333, 334, 337), 9 cr
Student Teaching (Curric 466, 467), 12 cr
Education Multicultural, Conflict Resolution, and Human Relations
(For a more detailed explanation, see the section on General Education Requirements in the front of this catalog.)
Communication Part A, 3 cr; Part B satisfied by Curric 305
Quantitative Reasoning Part A and Part B, 3 to 6 cr
Ethnic Studies
Also see the School of Education section of this catalog.
Liberal Studies (L&S nonmusic)
Literature, 3 cr
Social Studies (including 3 cr minimum of Poli Sci 104 or 205 or 404), 9 cr
Science (including one biological, one physical—must include one lab course), 9 cr
Additional requirements (ethnic studies, global perspectives, U.S. or European history), minimum 3 cr each
Electives to bring L&S nonmusic total to 34 cr
Additional music electives and/or L&S nonmusic liberal arts and sciences electives, if necessary, to bring degree total to 130 cr
For a more detailed explanation, see Teacher Certification Liberal Studies Requirements in the School of Education section of this catalog.
Four options are available under this program: majors in music performance, music history, music theory, or individualized music major. These music curricula are designed for students whose career goals require more flexibility in course selection than that afforded by the Bachelor of Music degree. This degree also makes it possible to combine a major in music with majors in other fields. All prospective B.A./B.S. Music students must audition on an instrument or voice and be accepted into the School of Music at the music major level of performance study following normal admission procedures.
To be eligible to declare the major, students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in the core academic music courses (theory and history) specified for their major option. Admission to and retention in the music history or music theory major option may require a higher GPA; see specific requirements for these programs. Enrollment in courses is limited; therefore, core academic music courses may be repeated only with permission of the area. Only one approved repeat per area will be calculated into the GPA for purposes of determining eligibility to declare a major in music.
Satisfactory academic progress in the degree is measured by the regulations of the College of Letters and Science. The music advisor maintains current records and advises the student on music course selection each semester. The music advisor can provide information on all degree requirements. However, the academic deans in L&S Student Academic Affairs, 70 Bascom Hall, are the final authority responsible for interpretation of L&S policy regarding B.A./B.S. degree requirements outside the major department. The music course requirements listed are subject to change.
Performance Study: major instrument or voice (200-level or above, with three semesters at the 400-level), 14 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 221/271, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172), 12 cr
Music History (211, 212; one from 411-416, 419, 511, 513), 9 cr
Organizations or Accompanying (as appropriate to the major performance area, from 040, 041, 050, 052, 053, 055, 056, 058, 059, 061, 062, 270, 664-251, 664-242, 664-342), minimum 7-9 cr; must enroll concurrently with each semester of private performance study
Piano: Complete 664-102 level or pass proficiency exam
The College of Letters and Science requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree must be fulfilled. Contact the L&S Advising Service, B18 Bascom Hall.
All students must fulfill the L&S requirement of at least 15 credits of upper-level work in the major completed in residence. Courses that count toward this requirement are:
Music (660) courses: 040, 041, 050, 052, 053, 055, 056, 058, 061, 062, 211, 212, 221, 222, 256, 262, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 275, 316, 317, 319, 331, 332, 333, 340, 345, 361, 400-404, 411-416, 419, 461, 467, 468, 497, 499, 500 level and above.
Music Performance (664): 342, 347, 348, 400 level and above.
All prospective undergraduate music majors must audition on an instrument or voice and be accepted into the School of Music at the music major level (200 level) of performance study according to the School of Music's standard admission procedures. For students desiring to major in music history, subsequent private lessons are not required and may only be available as space permits in individual studios.
Students should talk with the 211 or 212 professor (whichever course they are enrolled in at the time) and/or the chair of the musicology area. In addition, they must notify the School of Music advisor of their plans.
Students must prepare the petition for admission during the semester in which they are taking the second music history survey course. They must also be completing or have already completed Music 221/271 and 222/272. The petition must consist of (1) a written request to the chair of the musicology area outlining the reasons they wish to declare a major in music history and (2) a selection of papers and other written assignments completed for 211, 212, and other academic music courses.
All application materials must be submitted to the chair no later than the end of the semester they are completing the 211-212 sequence. Applicants must also submit a campus copy of their transcript once final grades have posted.
Musicology faculty will consider the application at the next Area meeting. Applications submitted in May at the completion of 212 will be reviewed in September. The Area will decide whether to admit students to the major on the basis of grades in 211 and 212, cumulative grade point average (GPA), samples of written prose, and letters of application. The admission decision is based on multiple factors, and there is no minimum GPA that will guarantee admission to the music history major. However, the Area does expect that a serious applicant would have attained minimum GPAs of 3.25 in the following areas: (1) Music 211 and 212; (2) other academic music courses; (3) the UW-Madison cumulative GPA. As with admission to all majors within the School of Music, the Area has the final authority to accept or deny a petition for admission.
The Area will assign each admitted student a musicology faculty advisor for planning advanced work in the major and supervising the senior capstone paper.
Students may not take more than one advanced music history course following completion of 211-212 pending acceptance to the major.
Students wishing to apply to the major after completion of 211-212 and/or after completion of more than one advanced musicology course must submit an additional petition explaining why they are applying late. If a late applicant is admitted, the Area may choose to accept all, part, or none of the advanced-level work completed prior to acceptance to the major.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each music course taken after formal admission to and declaration of the major.
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Music History (211, 212), 6 cr
Advanced-level Music History (from 316, 317, 400-404, 411-416, 419, 511, 513), 12 cr
Senior Capstone Paper (499), 3 cr
Music Electives, 3 cr
Piano: complete the 664-102 level or pass proficiency exam
The College of Letters and Science requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree must be fulfilled. Contact the L&S Advising Service, B18 Bascom Hall.
All students must fulfill the L&S requirement of at least 15 credits of upper-level work in the major completed in residence. Courses that count toward this requirement are:
Music (660) courses: 040, 041, 050, 052, 053, 055, 056, 058, 061, 062, 211, 212, 221, 222, 256, 262, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 275, 316, 317, 319, 331, 332, 333, 340, 345, 361, 400-404, 411-416, 419, 461, 467, 468, 497, 499, 500 level and above.
Music Performance (664) courses: 342, 347, 348, 400 level and above.
All prospective undergraduate music majors must audition on an instrument or voice and be accepted into the School of Music at the music major level (200 level) of performance study according to the School of Music's standard admission procedures. For students desiring to major in music theory, subsequent private lessons are not required and may only be available as space permits in individual studios. All prospective majors in the School of Music must pass a placement examination before enrolling in Music 121/171. Contact the Undergraduate Music Office (5561 Mosse Humanities; 263-5986) for more information.
Students must complete Music 121/171 and 122/172 (Musica Practica 1 and 2) before their petition to major in music theory can be considered but should apply no later than the semester after completing 122/172. The petition must consist of: (1) a written request to the chair of the Music Theory Area outlining reasons for wanting to declare a major in music theory; (2) a selection of papers and other written assignments completed for 121 and 122.
The Area will decide whether to admit students to the major on the basis of grades in 121/171 and 122/172, cumulative grade point average (GPA), samples of written prose, and letters of application. The admission decision is based on multiple factors; no minimum GPA will guarantee admission to the music theory major. However, the Area does expect that a serious applicant would have attained a minimum GPA of 3.25 in the following areas: (1) Music 121/171 and 122/172; (2) other music courses; (3) UW-Madison cumulative GPA.
As with admission to all majors within the School of Music, the Area has the final authority to accept or deny a petition for admission. All majors will be assigned a faculty advisor within the Area. Students accepted to the music theory major will be eligible to formally declare the major after they have completed the second year of the core music curriculum with a high quality of work as described above. After formal declaration of the major, students must maintain a grade of C or better in each subsequent music course taken.
Transfer students with sophomore standing or above who would like to petition for admission to the music theory major should submit: (1) a written request to the Area Chair outlining reasons for wanting to declare a major in music theory; (2) a detailed description of previous course work in music theory, including a dossier of course syllabi, assignments, examinations, etc.; (3) an unofficial transcript or other verification of course grades; and (4) samples of written prose, preferably from music courses. Transfer students should contact the Area Chair to discuss their own particular situations. Criteria for admission to and retention in the major are the same as outlined in the previous paragraph.
Music Theory: complete Music 222/272, meeting all prerequisite course requirements (121/171, 122/172, 221/271), 16 cr
Advanced-level Music Theory (400 or above), 6 cr
Music History (211, 212; two from 400-404, 411-416, 419, 511, 513), 12 cr
Senior Capstone Paper (499), 3 cr
Music Electives, 3 cr
Piano: complete the 664-102 level or pass proficiency exam; proficiency through the 104 level recommended
The College of Letters and Science requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree must be fulfilled. Contact the L&S Advising Service, B18 Bascom Hall.
All students must fulfill the L&S requirement of at least 15 credits of upper-level work in the major completed in residence. Courses that count toward this requirement are:
Music (660) courses: 040, 041, 050, 052, 053, 055, 056, 058, 061, 062, 211, 212, 221, 222, 256, 262, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 275, 316, 317, 319, 331, 332, 333, 340, 345, 361, 400-404, 411-416, 419, 461, 467, 468, 497, 499, 500 level and above.
Music Performance (664): 342, 347, 348, 400 level and above.
All prospective music students must audition on an instrument or voice and be accepted into the School of Music at the music major level (200 level) of performance study according to the School of Music's standard admission procedures. Students are not admitted directly into the Individualized Music Curriculum but must complete at least three semesters of the core curriculum as a preliminary music student (PRM program) before applying for this option. The option is approved only rarely and is intended for those students whose desired area of emphasis in music does not fit into the framework of the performance, history, or theory options. However, the area of emphasis must be one that will utilize music courses currently offered; all courses used for the major must be School of Music courses. The Individualized Music Curriculum is planned and designed by the student in conjunction with a School of Music faculty member willing to act as the curricular advisor; the music advisor reviews the proposed curriculum for compliance with all School of Music and L&S requirements. The curriculum then must be approved by the appropriate Faculty Area Committee(s) and the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. The core requirements are:
Performance Study: Major Instrument or Voice (3 semesters at the 200 level or above), 6 cr
Music Theory: complete Music 122/172, meeting prerequisite course requirement (121/171), 8 cr
Music History (211, 212), 6 cr
From two of the following three categories, 6 cr:
Theory (221/271 or 222/272)
History (from 411-416, 419, 511, 513)
Performance study (200 level or above)
Music Emphasis (as approved by faculty committees), 16 cr
Piano: complete the 664-102 level or pass proficiency exam
The College of Letters and Science requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree must be fulfilled. Contact the L&S Advising Service, B18 Bascom Hall.
All students must fulfill the L&S requirement of at least 15 credits of upper-level work in the major completed in residence. Courses that count toward this requirement are:
Music (660) courses: 040, 041, 050, 052, 053, 055, 056, 058, 061, 062, 211, 212, 221, 222, 256, 262, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 275, 316, 317, 319, 331, 332, 333, 340, 345, 361, 400-404, 411-416, 419, 461, 467, 468, 497, 499, 500 level and above.
Music Performance (664): 342, 347, 348, 400 level and above.
All music major programs in the B.A. or B.S. degree require a minimum piano proficiency at the level of 664-102 Class Piano.
Students who complete Theory 122, 221, or 222 without having taken the earlier courses in the theory sequence, or who achieve advanced placement in theory through department examination, may not be required to complete the prerequisite courses in the theory sequence. However, no retroactive course credit will be granted. All students must complete at least 40 credits in School of Music course work.
To earn Honors in any music major, students must satisfy the requirements below as well as all other requirements for their music degree and major:
To participate in the Honors in the Major program, students must:
A variety of courses in music theory, music history and literature, as well as orchestra, chorus, band, and some ensembles, are open to students from other departments, schools, and colleges. Students should review the specific regulations of their degree program to determine whether music courses can fulfill breadth requirements. The Timetable indicates music courses that are open to nonmusic majors. Also see www.music.wisc.edu/study/index.jsp?cid=60.
Music Performance courses are generally filled by music majors. Fundamentals courses (007-036) are for instrumental music education majors only. Class Piano (101-104) is for music majors only. Basic courses require the ability to read music and to pass a prepared audition; in addition, Basic Guitar requires previous experience with classical guitar. Students outside the School of Music may audition to be on a waiting list for private piano study (Mus Perf 200) or voice study with a teaching assistant. Audition information is available at 3561 Mosse Humanities. The School of Music offers private music lessons (not for university credit and with separate costs) for nonmusic majors through the Student Teaching Division. For more information, see www.music.wisc.edu/community/index.jsp?cid=18.
Regulation of music courses available for degree credit varies among the divisions of the university. Students should consult their major department for specific advice.
Occasionally offered courses. (Check with the department to see when these courses will be offered.) 660-275, 317, 419, 469.
All classes listed in the course descriptions section will be offered regularly unless otherwise noted. Please check with the School of Music administrative office (263-1900) for information on specific courses.
Courses for nonmusic majors that satisfy the university's humanities breadth requirements: 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 111, 113, 114, 151, 204, 205, 206, 305, 308, 309, 310, 311, 316, 317, 319, 351, 361, 377, 461, 535, 539.
40 Wind Ensemble. I, II; 1 cr (A). Rehearsal and performance of music from wind ensemble and band literature. Open to all students by audition. P: Audition and/or cons inst. Open to Fr.
41 Concert Band. I, II; 1 cr (A). Rehearsal and performance of music from wind ensemble and band literature. P: Audition and/or cons inst.
42 Varsity Band. I, II; 1 cr (I). Rehearsal and performance of music for athletic events. P: Audition and/or cons inst. Open to Fr.
43 University Band. I, II, SS; 1 cr (I). Exploration and performance of standard band literature. Open to all students; no audition required. P: Open to Fr.
50 Concert Choir. I, II; 1 cr (A). Choral vocal training, study and performance of concert literature. Open to all students by audition. P: Audition and/or cons inst. Open to Fr.
52 Women's Chorus. I, II; 1 cr (I). Choral vocal training, study and performance of concert literature. Open to all students by audition. P: Audition and/or cons inst. Open to Fr.
53 Choral Union. I, II; 1 cr (I). Choral vocal training, study and performance open to the entire community by audition. P: Audition and/or cons inst. Open to Fr.
55 Masters' Singers. I, II; 1 cr (I). Choral vocal training, study and performance of concert literature. Open to all students by audition. P: Audition and/or cons inst. Open to Fr.
56 Chorale. I, II, SS; 1 cr (A). Choral vocal training, study and performance of concert literature. Open to all students by audition. P: Audition and/or cons inst. Open to Fr.
58 Madrigal Singers. I, II; 1 cr (A). Ensemble specializing in 16th- and 17th-century secular music. Open to all students and singers outside the university by audition. P: Audition and/or cons inst. Open to Fr.
59 University Chorus. I, II; 1 cr (E). Exploration and performance of standard choral literature. P: Open to Fr. No audition.
60 All-University String Orchestra. I, II; 1 cr (I). Rehearsal and study of string orchestra literature at the introductory level. No audition required. P: Open to Fr.
61 Chamber Orchestra. I, II; 1 cr (A). Rehearsal, study and performance of early classical symphonies, opera, and concerto literature. P: Audition and/or cons inst. Open to Fr.
62 University Symphony Orchestra. I, II; 1 cr (A). Playing and public performance of music from symphonic repertoire. P: Audition and/or cons inst. Open to Fr.
101 The Musical Experience. I, II; 3 cr (H-E). Musical genres— songs, opera and musical theater, chamber and orchestral music, and jazz— in the context of social and cultural history. P: Not open for cr for Music majors. Open to Fr.
103 Introduction to Music Cultures of the World. (Crosslisted with Folklore) I, II, SS; 2 cr (H-E). Music in various parts of the non-Western world (Africa, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, East Asia). P: Open to Fr.
104 Study Abroad: Elementary Music Appreciation/Theory/History. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (H-E). An elementary-level academic course in music taken in a UW-Madison resident study abroad program. Course does not require any previous background in music. P: Enrollment in a UW-Madison resident study abroad program.
105 Opera. I; 3 cr (H-E). From Monteverdi to the present. Opera as a social and cultural phenomenon and an expression of national styles. P: Not open for cr for Music majors. Open to Fr.
106 The Symphony. II; 3 cr (H-E). Orchestral music from Haydn to present, relation to other arts. P: Not open for cr for Music majors. Open to Fr.
110 Introduction to Music Technology. I or II; 2 cr (E). Introduction to notation, sequencing, and digital audio softwares. P: Open to music majors only (MUS, Musc, Musd, or dept authorization).
111 Elements of Music. I, II; 3 cr (H-E). Basic notation; intervals; scales and modes; rhythm, melody and harmony; writing of simple musical material; aural and visual analysis. P: Not open to music majors.
113 Music in Performance. I; 1 cr (H-E). Descriptive lectures on chamber music with performances by instructor and others; open to all students. P: Open to Fr.
114 Music in Performance. II, SS; 1 cr (H-E). Continuation of 113. P: Open to Fr.
121 Musica Practica 1. I; 3 cr (H-E). Strategies for composing, understanding, and writing about music; must be taken concurrently with Music 171. P: Placement test; con reg in Music 171 required; con reg in Music Perf 101 strongly recommended.
122 Musica Practica 2. II; 3 cr (H-E). Continuation of Music 121; must be taken concurrently with Music 172. P: Music 121/171; con reg in Music 172 required; con reg in Music Perf 102 strongly recommended.
151 Basic Concepts of Music Theory. I, II; 3 cr (H-E). Concepts of music in rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, and form. Basic skills and vocabulary developed through singing and playing keyboard, wind (recorder), harmonic string (autoharp, guitar), and percussion instruments. Introduction to selected music literature, art, and folk songs through recording. P: Not open for cr for Music majors. Open to Fr.
171 Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1. I; 1 cr (I). P: Must be taken concurrently with Music 121.
172 Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2. II; 1 cr (I). P: Music 121; must be taken concurrently with Music 122. Open to Fr.
204 Study Abroad: Intermediate Music Theory or History. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (H-I). An intermediate-level academic course in music taken in a UW-Madison resident study abroad program. Course must be taught at an intermediate level as determined by the School of Music based on prerequisites and/or course syllabus. P: Enrollment in a UW-Madison resident study abroad program.
205 The Big Bands. I; 2 cr (H-I). A study of significant dance orchestras from 1920 to 1950: development of style and influence on popular musical taste. P: Jr st or cons inst.
206 The Legendary Performers. II; 2 cr (H-I). A survey of pioneer performers who influenced popular musical taste from 1920 to 1950. P: Jr st or cons inst.
211 Survey of the History of Western Music. I; 3 cr (H-I). Introduction to development of music in the European tradition. P: Music 122 or 281.
212 Survey of the History of Western Music. II; 3 cr (H-I). Continuation of 211. P: Music 211.
221 Musica Practica 3. I; 3 cr (H-I). Continuation of Music 122; must be taken concurrently with Music 271. P: Music 122/172; con reg in Music 271 required; con reg in Music Perf 103 strongly recommended.
222 Musica Practica 4. II; 3 cr (H-I). Continuation of Music 221; must be taken concurrently with Music 272. P: Music 221/271; con reg in Music 272 required; con reg in Music Perf 104 strongly recommended.
236 Bascom Course. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (b-E). A low-enrollment course developing skills in critical reading, logical thinking, use of evidence, and use of library resources. Emphasis on writing in the conventions of specific fields. P: Successful completion of or exemption from Com A requirement. Open to Fr.
253 Conducting. I; 2 cr. Conducting techniques, emphasis on practical application to vocal and instrumental groups. P: Cons inst or Music 122.
254 Conducting. II; 2 cr. Continuation of 253. P: Music 253.
256 University Opera. I, II; 1-2 cr (I). Opera role: preparation, rehearsal and performance in university opera production. Course credit available to singers cast by audition in major or minor roles. P: Cons inst.
257 Opera Workshop. I, II; 2 cr (E). Performance of scenes from standard operas, including singing, accompanying, and dramatic action; instruction in voice projection, posture, and gesture; problems of staging, lighting, costuming, and scenery. P: Cons inst.
262 Jazz Ensemble. I, II; 1 cr (I). Assignments in performing ensemble literature. P: Audition and/or cons inst. Open to Fr.
264 Ensemble: Wisconsin Singers. I, II; 1 cr (I). The training of singers and musicians for show choir. P: Audition; cons inst.
265 Ensemble—Woodwind. I, II; 1 cr (I). Assignments in performing ensemble literature. P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
266 Black Music Ensemble. I, II; 1 cr (I). Assignments in performing ensemble literature. P: Audition and/or cons inst. Open to Fr.
267 Ensemble—Brass. I, II; 1 cr (I). Assignments in performing ensemble literature. P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
268 Ensemble—Percussion. I, II; 1 cr (I). Assignments in performing ensemble literature. P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
269 Ensemble—String. I, II; 1 cr (I). Assignments in performing ensemble literature. P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
270 Ensemble—Guitar. I, II; 1 cr (I). Rehearsal, coaching and preparing guitar literature for performance of duos, trios, and quartets. Musicians other than guitarists are permitted to enroll. P: Cons inst.
271 Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3. I; 1 cr (I). P: Music 122; must be taken concurrently with Music 221.
272 Musica Practica: Aural Skills 4. II; 1 cr (I). P: Music 221; must be taken concurrently with Music 222.
273 Contemporary Chamber Ensemble. I, II; 1 cr (I). Assignments in performing ensemble literature. P: Cons inst.
275 Philomusica. Irr.; 1 cr (I). A selective string ensemble which explores, rehearses and performs works from the baroque, romantic classical and contemporary repertoire. P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
305 Popular Music in the USA: 1920-1950. SS; 2 cr (H-I). Survey of the works of Gershwin, Rodgers, Kern, Porter, and others; nature of the music; semantics of the lyrics, and popular song as the reflection of a social era. P: Jr st or cons inst.
308 Black Music (1920-Present): Rhythm Section and Combos. (Crosslisted with Afroamer) I; Odd yrs.; 2 cr (H-I). Introduction to the history of jazz; traces Black American music from African origins. P: So st and cons inst.
309 Black Music (1920-Present): Vocalist/Trombone/Misc Instrumental. (Crosslisted with Afroamer) Even yrs.; II; 2 cr (H-I). Introduction to the history of jazz: traces Black American music from African origins. P: So st and cons inst.
310 Black Music (1920-Present): The Trumpet. (Crosslisted with Afroamer) Even yrs.; I; 2 cr (H-I). Introduction to the history of jazz: traces Black American Music from African origins. P: So st and cons inst.
311 Black Music (1920-Present): The Saxophone. (Crosslisted with Afroamer) Odd yrs.; II; 2 cr (H-I). Introduction to the history of jazz: traces Black American music from African origins. P: So st and cons inst.
316 African-American Music in Historical Perspective. (Crosslisted with Afroamer) I or II; 3 cr (H-I). Explores the impact of race in the historical formation of African-American music. Emphasizes repertory building and development of skills in historical analysis. Broad musical coverage from nineteenth-century to present. P: Jr st or cons inst.
317 Gender and Music. (Crosslisted with Women St) Irr.; 3 cr (H-I). Examines how cultural notions of gender have affected and influenced music in its genres, institutions and performance practices. P: So st.
319 Topics in Music and Ethnicity in the United States. I or II or SS; 3 cr (e-H-I). Explores music of ethnic groups in the U.S., including that of marginalized minorities, in its cultural context. Topics may include the music of African American, Asian American, Native American and Jewish communities. P: Repeatable for credit with different topic.
331 Jazz Improvisation. I; 3 cr (H-I). Theoretical concepts, development of aural skills, and analysis procedures related to the jazz idiom. P: Demonstrated performance ability on instrument; cons inst.
332 Jazz Improvisation. II; 3 cr (H-A). Continuation of 331. P: Demonstrated performance ability on instrument; cons inst.
340 Pedagogy. I, II; 1-2 cr (I). Pedagogical methods for applied music offered on all instruments and voice by appropriate applied staff. Survey of music, methods, and materials. P: 400 level applied study or cons inst.
345 Practicum in String Pedagogy. I, II; 2 cr (D). Provides opportunity for advanced undergraduate students to teach privately or in small groups under faculty supervision. P: Music 340 or equiv, or cons inst.
346 Repertoire. I, II; 1-2 cr. A comprehensive study of sources, analysis, and style of repertoire for a particular instrument(s) or voice(s). P: Jr st & cons inst.
351 Basic Concepts of Music. I, II; 3 cr (H-E). Offers a comprehensive approach to music. Students learn the basic tools of music theory, the basic compositional forms used in music, and a general survey of musical styles. P: Open only to university special stdts with cons inst. Stdts may receive cr for only one of the following: Music 111, 121, 151, 351.
354 Teaching Music. (Crosslisted with Curric) I, II; 3 cr. Development of musical skills and understandings. Ways of including music in the curriculum. P: EED and completion of previous sequence coursework.
361 Non-Western Music Performance—Study Groups. I, II; 1 cr (H-I). Study of non-Western musical traditions through performance: Javanese gamelan and Kiganda xylophone. P: Cons inst; may be repeated.
377 Cultural Cross Currents: West African Dance/Music in the Americas. (Crosslisted with Dance, Afroamer) 3 cr (e-H-I). The influence of traditional West African dance/music heritage in historical, artistic, social contexts in the development of new hybrid forms of music/dance created by cross-pollination of cultures of Africans, Europeans and indigenous peoples in the New World. P: So st.
400 Music Cultures of the World: Africa, Europe, the Americas. (Crosslisted with Afroamer) Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-D). Explores the performance, transmission, and consumption of traditional and popular musics of Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Employs musical-analytic and critical approaches to trace transnational musical circulation. P: So st.
401 Musical Cultures of the World. (Crosslisted with Folklore) Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A). Survey of selected musical cultures in Southeast Asia, Africa, East Asia, the Middle East, and the folk music of Europe and the Americas. Classification of musical instruments, theoretical systems, scale structures, role of music in society, relationship of music to other arts in their cultures. P: Cons inst.
402 Musical Cultures of the World. (Crosslisted with Folklore) Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A). Continuation of 401. P: Cons inst.
403 Music Cultures of the World: China, Korea, and Japan. (Crosslisted with Folklore) Alt yrs.; II; 3 cr (H-A). Considers major musical traditions of China, Korea, and Japan in relation to historical and contemporary contexts. Covers indigenous music theories, instrumental and vocal practices, intra- and inter- regional interactions, broadcast and recording media representations. P: So st & cons inst.
404 Music of S.E. Asia: Tradition, Innovation, Politics, and Religion. (Crosslisted with Folklore) Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A). Considers major musical traditions of Southeast Asia in relation to historical and contemporary contexts, emphasizing religion and politics. Covers indigenous music theories, instrumental and vocal practices, cross-cultural interactions, broadcast and recording media representations, and role of music in religious and political dynamics. P: So st & cons inst.
411 Survey of Music in the Middle Ages. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A). Major genres and composers of monophonic and polyphonic music, sacred and secular in Western Europe and England (ca. 7th-14th centuries). P: Music 211-212 or Grad st or cons inst.
412 Survey of Music in the Renaissance. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A). Major genres and composers of sacred and secular music (ca. 15th-16th centuries). P: Music 211-212 or Grad st or cons inst.
413 Survey of Music in the Baroque Era. I or II; 3 cr (H-A). Major genres and composers of sacred and secular music in Western Europe (ca. 1600-1750). P: Music 211-212 or Grad st or cons inst.
414 Survey of Music in the Classic Era. I or II; 3 cr (H-A). Major genres and composers in Western Europe (ca. 1750-1827). P: Music 211-212 or Grad st or cons inst.
415 Survey of Music in the Romantic Era. I or II; 3 cr (H-A). Major genres and composers in Europe (ca. 1820-1910). P: Music 211-212 or Grad st or cons inst.
416 Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century. I or II; 3 cr (H-A). Major genres and composers in Europe and the United States. P: Music 211-212 or Grad st or cons inst.
419 Music in the United States. Irr.; 3 cr (D). Explores a variety of genres within their social and historical contexts including folk songs and ballads, the Native American Pow Wow, New England psalmody, popular song repertories, musical theater and opera, concert music, blues and jazz. P: Music 212 or cons inst.
461 Collegium Musicum. I, II; 1 cr (H-I). Early Music Ensemble specializing in performance of instrumental and vocal early music, using the school's collection of replicas of early instruments. Open to all students with or without experience of early music. P: Cons inst.
467 Language Diction for Singing. I; Odd yrs.; 2 cr (H-D). Principles of singing diction through categories of sound usability; general introduction to IPA alphabet and song transcriptions in English. Problems in vowel modification or compensation effects of retrogressive assimilation among continuants; techniques of resonation and articulation; development of specific skills for dealing with sounds in certain languages of Western Europe other than English. P: Cons inst.
468 Language Diction for Singing. Even yrs.; II; 2 cr (H-D). Continuation of 467. P: Cons inst.
469 Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts. Irr.; 1-4 cr (I). Guest artists will offer interdisciplinary courses on topics appropriate to their specializations. P: Consent of department.
497 Special Topics in Music. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (H-I). P: Cons inst.
499 Directed Study. I, II; 1-3 cr (A). Approval of project and assignment to staff member by Undergraduate Committee.
509 Seminar in Afro-American Music History and Criticism. (Crosslisted with Afroamer) I or II; 3 cr (H-A). Introduction to historical research in and critical interpretation of Afro-American music. Consideration of standard musical and critical sources. P: Cons inst or Grad st.
511 Historical Performance Practices. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (A). Examination of historical evidence for performance practice and its relevance to modern performances of the music of earlier eras. P: Music 211 & 212, or equiv, or cons inst.
513 Survey of Opera. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A). Historical development of opera; investigation of main stylistic features of representative masterworks. P: Cons inst.
523 Orchestration. Even yrs.; I; 3 cr (A). History of orchestration and arranging; study of representative works by means of scores, recordings, and attendance at rehearsals of university organizations; scoring for band, chorus, and orchestra. P: Cons inst.
524 Orchestration. I; Odd yrs.; 3 cr (A). Continuation of 523. P: Cons inst.
535 American Folk and Vernacular Music. (Crosslisted with Folklore) Alt yrs.; II; 3 cr (e-H-D). An ethnographic, historical examination of immigrant and indigenous "roots" musical genres (blues, hillbilly, pow-wow, polka, conjunto, etc.) in relation to technological, commercial, artistic, and socio-political forces in American life. P: Jr st.
539 The Folklore of Festivals and Celebrations. (Crosslisted with Folklore, Anthro, Theatre) I or II or SS; 3 cr (H-A). Survey of interdisciplinary literature on social/performative folklore aesthetics and environments by in-depth study of three festivals and ceremonies. Required field trips. P: Jr st or cons inst.
591 Organ Literature and Design. Irr.; 2 cr. Survey of organ literature with parallel study of organ design and construction. Research project required. P: Sr/Grad st or cons inst.
592 Organ Literature and Design. Irr.; 2 cr. Continuation of 591. P: Sr/Grad st or cons inst.
621 Renaissance Polyphony. I or II; 3 cr (H-A). Analysis and stylistic composition. P: Sr st or cons inst.
622 Baroque Counterpoint. I or II; 3 cr (H-A). Analysis and stylistic composition. P: Sr st or cons inst.
623 Form and Analysis. I or II; 2-3 cr (H-A). Study of modern analytical techniques; practice in analysis of representative works. P: Sr st or cons inst.
624 Form and Analysis II. I or II; 2-3 cr (H-A). Continuation of 623. P: Sr st or cons inst.
681 Senior Honors Thesis. I, II; 3 cr (H-A). P: Committee approval.
682 Senior Honors Thesis. I, II; 3 cr (H-A). P: Committee approval.
7 Fundamentals—Flute. I; 1 cr. P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
12 Fundamentals: Double Reeds. II; 1 cr. Exploration of the fundamentals of the double reed instruments: oboe and bassoon. P: Cons inst.
14 Fundamentals: Single Reeds. I; 1 cr. Exploration of the fundamentals of single reed instruments: saxophone and clarinet. P: Cons inst.
18 Fundamentals—High Brass. II; 1 cr. Exploration of the fundamentals of the high brass instruments: trumpet and French horn. P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
24 Fundamentals—Low Brass. I; 1 cr. Exploration of the fundamentals of the low brass instruments: trombone, euphonium and tuba. P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
27 Fundamentals—Percussion. I, II; 1 cr. P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
32 Fundamentals—High Strings. II; 1 cr. Exploration of the fundamentals of the high string instruments: violin and viola. P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
36 Fundamentals—Low Strings. II; 1 cr. Exploration of the fundamentals of the low stringed instruments: violoncello and double bass. P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
44 Study Abroad: Beginning Instruction in Music Performance. I, II, SS; 1 cr. Beginning class or private music performance instruction taken in a UW-Madison resident study abroad program. P: Enrollment in a UW-Madison resident study abroad program.
101 Beginning Class Piano. I, II; 2 cr (E). P: Audition & cons inst. Open to Fr.
102 Beginning Class Piano. I, II; 2 cr (E). P: Audition & cons inst. Open to Fr.
103 Elementary Class Piano. I, II; 2 cr (E). P: Audition and cons inst. Open to Fr.
104 Intermediate Class Piano. I, II; 2 cr (E). P: Audition and cons inst. Open to Fr.
143 Introduction to Performance: Voice. I, II; 1 cr (E). Voice for the non-music major beginning voice student; basic concepts of vocal technique, tone production, breathing, and diction for singing; basic musicianship; singing in class by the student individually and in small groups. P: Cons inst. Not open to Music majors. Open to Fr.
147 First Year Composition. II; 3 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
200 Elementary/Intermediate Piano for Non-Piano Majors. I, II; 2 cr (E). P: Audition or Mus Perf 104. Open to Fr.
201 Elementary/Intermediate Piano. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
202 Elementary/Intermediate Harpsichord. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). Introduction to basic harpsichord technique, continuo relization and intermediate-level repertoire. P: Cons inst, Mus Perf 201 or 203.
203 Elementary/Intermediate Organ. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst & satisfactory polyphonic piano technique. Open to Fr.
205 Elementary/Intermediate Voice. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
207 Elementary/Intermediate Flute. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
209 Elementary/Intermediate Oboe. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
211 Elementary/Intermediate Clarinet. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
213 Elementary/Intermediate Saxophone. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
215 Elementary/Intermediate Bassoon. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
217 Elementary/Intermediate Horn. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
219 Elementary/Intermediate Trumpet. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
221 Elementary/Intermediate Trombone. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
223 Elementary/Intermediate Euphonium. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
225 Elementary/Intermediate Tuba. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
227 Elementary/Intermediate Percussion. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
231 Elementary/Intermediate Violin. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
233 Elementary/Intermediate Viola. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
235 Elementary/Intermediate Cello. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
237 Elementary/Intermediate String Bass. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
239 Elementary/Intermediate Harp. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
240 Elementary/Intermediate Guitar. I, II; 2-4 cr (E). P: Cons inst. Open to Fr.
242 Accompanying. II; 2 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
247 Second Year Composition. II; 3 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
251 Keyboard Skills. I; 2 cr (E). Keyboard skills for the piano major. P: Admission to Mus Perf 201 & cons inst.
342 Piano Accompanying Lab. I, II; 1 cr (I). Laboratory in piano accompanying for piano emphasis majors. P: Cons inst.
347 Third Year Composition. I; 3 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
348 Third Year Composition. II; 3 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
401 Advanced Piano. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
402 Advanced Harpsichord. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). Upper-level harpsichord study of advanced repertoire and basso continuo; for harpsichordists who have mastery of basic technique and repertoire. P: Cons inst, Mus Perf 202.
403 Advanced Organ. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
405 Advanced Voice. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
407 Advanced Flute. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
409 Advanced Oboe. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
411 Advanced Clarinet. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
413 Advanced Saxophone. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
415 Advanced Bassoon. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
417 Advanced Horn. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
419 Advanced Trumpet. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
421 Advanced Trombone. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
423 Advanced Euphonium. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
425 Advanced Tuba. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
427 Advanced Percussion. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
431 Advanced Violin. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
433 Advanced Viola. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
435 Advanced Cello. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
437 Advanced String Bass. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
439 Advanced Harp. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
440 Advanced Guitar. I, II; 2-4 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
447 Fourth Year Composition. I; 3 cr (D). P: Cons inst.
448 Fourth Year Composition. II; 3 cr (D). P: Cons inst.
457 Jazz Composition and Arranging. I; 3 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
458 Jazz Composition and Arranging. II; 3 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
499 Senior Recital. I, II; 2 cr (D). P: Approval of applied area.
561 Organ Improvisation and Liturgy. Irr.; 2 cr. Development of organ improvisation skills; survey of liturgical practices and styles. P: Sr/Grad st or cons inst.
562 Organ Improvisation and Liturgy. Irr.; 2 cr. Continuation of 561. P: Sr/Grad st or cons inst.