Spring 2021 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 102

Music Theory II

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): MUS 101. Must enroll concurrently in MUS 104 and MUS 171. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 104

Ear Training II

1 hours. Prerequisite(s): MUS 103 or the equivalent; and concurrent registration in MUS 102 and MUS 171. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

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.

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 109

Jazz Fundamentals II

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 108. Requires concurrent registration in MUS 102. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture 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 114

Jazz History

3 hours. Creative Arts, and Past course.

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 116

The Science and History of Sound in the Arts

3 hours. Same as ART 116. Extensive computer use required. Field work required. Natural World - No Lab course.

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 118

American Popular Music since 1850

3 hours. Creative Arts, and Past course.

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 127

Latin American Music

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

Music Lab Fee $30.00 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.

Music Lab Fee $20.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 153

University Choir

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

Music Lab Fee $20.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 154

Chamber Choir

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

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. Instructor Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $20.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 171

Keyboard Skills II

2 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 170; Concurrent registration in MUS 102 and MUS 104. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $40.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 180

Private Instrumental Lessons

2 hours. Departmental Approval Required 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. Departmental Approval Required 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). Departmental 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. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory-Discussion and one Practice.

MUS 202

Theory of Music IV

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 201 and Grade of C or better in MUS 203, or the equivalents. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 204

Ear Training IV

1 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 203. Must enroll concurrently in MUS 202. Departmental Approval Required

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

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.

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

Music History I

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

Music History II

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

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 240

Music, Gender and Culture

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

MUS 271

Keyboard Skills IV

2 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 270 and concurrent registration in MUS 202 and MUS 204 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. Departmental Approval Required 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). Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Conference and one Practice.

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 301

Analytic Techniques

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

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 303

Composition II

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 302. Music majors may have only one grade of D in 300-level coursework. Departmental Approval Required

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

Music Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

MUS 323

Digital Music Engraving

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

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 396

Music Publishing

3 hours. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 360 and ACTG 210 and MUS 290 and MUS 202 and MUS 201 and MUS 270. Recommended Background: Fluency in reading and performing music. Restricted to Business Administration. Departmental Approval Required

MUS 397

Concert Promotion and Venue Management

3 hours. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 360 and ACTG 210 and MUS 290 and MUS 390 and MUS 201 and MUS 202; and MUS 270. Recommended Background: Fluency in reading and performing music. Restricted to Business Administration. Departmental 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