Fall 2024 Music

MUS 100

Introduction to Music I

3 hours. May not be taken for credit by music majors or minors. Creative Arts course.

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 101

Music Theory I

3 hours. Must enroll concurrently in MUS 103 and MUS 170. Departmental Approval Required

MUS 103

Ear Training I

1 hours. Must enroll concurrently in MUS 101, and MUS 170. Departmental Approval Required

MUS 107

Fundamentals of Music Theory

3 hours. For the general student. May not be taken for credit by music majors or minors. Creative Arts course. Creative Arts course.

MUS 108

Jazz Fundamentals I

3 hours. Requires concurrent registration in MUS 101. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Discussion.

MUS 110

Convocation/Recital

0 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only.

MUS 111

Master Class in Performance

0 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Music Performance option. Recommended background: Three years of private lessons. Restricted to Music major(s).

MUS 113

Art Song

3 hours. Creative Arts course.

MUS 114

Jazz History

3 hours. Creative Arts, and Past course.

MUS 115

Opera

3 hours. Creative Arts course.

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 117

Music for Symphony Orchestra

3 hours. Creative Arts course.

MUS 118

American Popular Music since 1850

3 hours. Creative Arts, and Past course.

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 119

Music for the Piano

3 hours. Creative Arts course.

MUS 120

Jazz Improvisation I

3 hours. Non-music majors must pass theory / ear-training pre-test. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 101 and grade of C or better in MUS 102. Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 150, MUS 159 or MUS 160. Recommended background: Previous performance in jazz big band or jazz combo. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 127

Latin American Music

3 hours. Same as LALS 127. Creative Arts, and World Cultures course.

MUS 150

Vocal Jazz Ensemble

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Basic music reading skills and an audition required. Recommended background: Previous choir experience. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $20.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 151

Concert Band

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Occasional field trips. Prerequisite(s): Audition and/or consent of the instructor.

Music Lab Fee $25.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 152

Instrumental Ensembles

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Occasional concerts on and off campus. Prerequisite(s): Audition and consent of the instructor.

MUS 153

University Choir

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Occasional concerts off-campus. Prerequisite(s): Audition required.

MUS 154

Chamber Choir

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Occasional concerts off-campus. Prerequisite(s): Audition required. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $20.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 155

Treble Choir

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Occasional concerts off-campus. Prerequisite(s): Basic music-reading skills and an audition required. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $20.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 156

Pep Band

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Must enroll concurrently in MUS 151. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Practice.

MUS 157

University Orchestras

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Participation in rehearsals and field trip performances required. Due to the nature of music ensembles, required performances will occur at times other than class times, and additional required rehearsals may be announced. Prerequisite(s): Audition and/or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Three years of private lessons and/or high school orchestra experience.

Music Lab Fee $25.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 159

Jazz Ensemble

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Field trips may be required. Prerequisite(s): Audition or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $20.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 160

Small Jazz Ensemble

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Audition or consent of the instructor. Recommended backgroud: Minimum three years private instruction on student's preferred instrument.

MUS 165

Teaching and Learning Strings

1 hours. Field work required. Restricted to Architecture,Design,& the Arts. Departmental Approval Required

MUS 170

Keyboard Skills I

2 hours. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 101 and 103, or approval of the department. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Laboratory.

MUS 180

Private Instrumental Lessons

2 hours. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Conference and one Practice.

MUS 181

Private Instrumental Lessons-30 Minutes

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department and admission to the music major and successful completion of an audition. Recommended Background: Previous music and instrumental study. Restricted to Music or Music Business major(s). To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Practice and Conference.

MUS 182

Private Voice Lessons

2 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department and admission to the music major and successful completion of an audition. Recommended background: Previous music and vocal study. Restricted to Music major(s). Instructor Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Conference and one Practice.

MUS 183

Private Vocal Lessons-30 Minutes

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department and admission to the music major and successful completion of an audition. Recommended Background: Previous music and voice study. Restricted to Music or Music Business major(s). Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Practice and Conference.

MUS 190

Class Voice

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and concurrent registration in MUS 153 or MUS 155. May not be taken concurrently with MUS 180. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory-Discussion and one Practice.

MUS 191

Commercial and Legal Foundations of the Music Industry

3 hours. No graduation credit. Previously listed as MUS 290. Departmental Approval Required

MUS 201

Theory of Music III

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 102 and grade of C or better in MUS 104 or the equivalents. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 203

Ear Training III

1 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 104 or the equivalent; and concurrent registration in MUS 201. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 220

Jazz Aesthetics

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above and MUS 114; and grade of C or better in MUS 102 and grade of C or better in MUS 104. Requires concurrent registration in MUS 150, or MUS 159 or MUS 160. Recommended background: Jazz ensemble performance.

MUS 221

Jazz Improvisation II

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C of better in MUS 102 and grade of C or better in MUS 104 and grade of C or better in MUS 120 and grade of C or better in MUS 171; and sophomore standing or above; or approval of the department. Restricted to Jazz Studies major(s). Restricted to Bachelor of Music. Departmental Approval Required

MUS 223

Music Technology

3 hours. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): MUS 107; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or consent of the instructor. Due to number of workstations, enrollment will be capped at 14. Restricted to Music or Performance or Jazz Studies or Music Business major(s). Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 227

Music Cultures of the World

3 hours. Creative Arts, and World Cultures course.

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 230

History of Western Music I: Music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 102 and Grade of C or better in MUS 104 or the equivalents. Music Majors may have only one Grade of D among MUS 230, MUS 231, and MUS 232. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 231

History of Western Music II: Music of the Baroque and Classical Periods

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): MUS 230; and a Grade of C or better in MUS 202 and MUS 204, or the equivalents. Music Majors may have only one Grade of D among MUS 230, MUS 231, and MUS 232. Departmental Approval Required

MUS 232

History of Western Music III: Music from Romanticism through the Present

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 202 and grade of C or better in MUS 204; and MUS 231. Music Majors may have only one Grade of D among MUS 230, MUS 231, and MUS 232. Departmental Approval Required

MUS 240

Music, Gender and Culture

3 hours. Same as GWS 240. Creative Arts, and Individual and Society course.

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 270

Keyboard Skills III

2 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 171 and concurrent registration in MUS 201 and MUS 203 or approval of the department. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Laboratory.

MUS 280

Advanced Private Instrumental Lessons

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite(s): Four semesters of MUS 180 and approval of the department. Students must receive a grade of B or better in order to repeat this course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Conference and one Practice.

MUS 282

Advanced Private Voice Lessons

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department and admission to the music major and successful completion of four terms of MUS 182. Students must receive a grade of B or better in order to repeat this course. Recommended background: Performance experience beyond regular UIC studies. Restricted to Music major(s). Instructor Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Conference and one Practice.

MUS 298

Selected Topics in Music

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

MUS 299

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): MUS 202 and MUS 204 and approval of the department. Instructor Approval Required

MUS 300

Counterpoint

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 202 and grade of C or better MUS 204; or approval of the department. Music major may have only one grade of D in 300-level coursework. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 302

Composing for Small Ensembles

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 202 and grade of C or better in MUS 204 or approval of the department. Music majors may have only one grade of D in 300-level coursework. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 304

Conducting

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 202 and Grade of C or better in MUS 204; and junior standing or above; or approval of the department. Majors may have only one D in 300-level courses.

MUS 306

Orchestration and Arranging I

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better MUS 202 and grade of C or better in MUS 204 or approval of the department. Music majors may have only one grade of D in 300-level coursework.

MUS 310

Jazz Theory and Keyboard I

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C of better in MUS 202, and Grade of C or better in MUS 204, and Grade of B or better in MUS 271; and junior standing or above; or approval of the department. Majors may have only one D in 300-level courses. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $40.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 311

Jazz Theory and Keyboard II

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 310. Majors may have only one D in 300-level courses. Departmental Approval Required

MUS 312

Jazz Arranging I

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 120 and Grade of C or better in MUS 221; and junior standing or above; or approval of the department. Majors may have only one D in 300-level courses. Departmental Approval Required

MUS 314

Advanced Topics in Jazz History and Analysis

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 221. Departmental Approval Required

MUS 320

Music Proseminar

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing with major in music and consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required

MUS 325

Participatory and Digital Music Practices

3 hours. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): MUS 101 and MUS 102 and MUS 103 and MUS 104. Restricted to Architecture,Design,& the Arts.

MUS 330

Advanced Topics in Music History and Ethnomusicology

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 230 and Grade of C or better in MUS 101 and Grade of C or better in MUS 102; and consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Grade of C or better in MUS 230 or Grade of C or better in MUS 231 or Grade of C or better in MUS 232; and Grade of C or better in MUS 113 or Grade of C or better in MUS 114 or Grade of C or better in MUS 115 or Grade of C or better in MUS 116 or Grade of C or better in MUS 117 or Grade of C or better in MUS 118 A grade of C or above in any Music Literature course (MUS 113, 114, 115, 117, 118, 127, 119, 240. Restricted to Music or Performance or Jazz Studies or Music Business major(s). Departmental Approval Required

MUS 350

Music Classrooms for All Learners

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): ED 100 and EPSY 255. Restricted to Architecture,Design,& the Arts. Departmental Approval Required

MUS 390

Record Company Marketing and Operations

3 hours. Extensive computer use required. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 290 and Grade of C or better in MUS 202 and Grade of C or better in MUS 201 and Grade of C or better in MKTG 360 and Grade of C or better in ACTG 210. Recommended background: Fluency in reading and performing music. Restricted to Business Administration. Departmental Approval Required

MUS 391

Study Abroad in Music

0 TO 16 hours. May be repeated with approval. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department. Instructor Approval Required

MUS 395

Internship in Music Business

3 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours of credit. Students may register for more than one section per term. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 390 and consent of the program coordinator. Instructor Approval Required

MUS 498

Advanced Music Ensembles

1 hours. May be repeated for credit. Students may register for more than one section per term. Due to the nature of music ensembles, required performances will occur at times other than class times, and additional required rehearsals may be announced. Open to all students who have been accepted by audition, with assignments made according to proficiency and instrumentation. Placement auditions are required for all students and held at the beginning of each semester. Departmental Approval Required