Examines attitudes and aims of the music scholar, studies in bibliography reference materials, sources, and editions. Required of all Master’s of Music candidates. Must be taken as early as possible.

Mastery of traditional harmony required. Students analyze the structure of music.

A study of the application of the ideas of Heinrich Schenker to music analysis, performance and music theory.

Designed to increase proficiency in singing in English (British and American). Review the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), its rules and applications, and to strengthen the performance of choral, art song, oratorio and operatic repertoire. This course will focus on an intensified, systematic study of phonetics as it applies to singing and will increase the student’s clarity of expression in those languages.

This course is designed for the graduate level, pre-professional singer who is ready to fine-tune their performance of operatic and art song repertoire by acquiring additional tools for correctly using the articulators, the International Phonetic Alphabet and the speech sounds of the different vowels and consonants.

This course is designed for the graduate level, pre-professional singer who is ready to fine-tune their performance of operatic and art song repertoire by acquiring additional tools for correctly using the articulators, the International Phonetic Alphabet and the speech sounds of the different vowels and consonants.

Designed to increase proficiency in singing in Italian using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), its rules and applications, and to strengthen the performance of Italian repertoire. This course will focus on an intensified, systematic study of phonetics as it applies to singing and will increase the student’s clarity of expression in those languages. Repertoire will be assigned by the instructor from the 26 Italian Art Songs text and from Italian operas to be determined.

Develop concepts and skills for understanding and evaluating research in music education. Study the design and techniques of empirical research in music education. Complete research study to submit for publication.

Introduces concepts of psychology in the acquisition and development of musical cognition, affect, and physiological response. Combines study of empirical research and practical approaches for use in the classroom.

Audition required. The Latin Jazz Ensemble studies and performs music exclusively from the Latin Jazz tradition. The repertoire reflects both Afro-Cuban and Brazilian influences fused with jazz performance practices. Repeatable with no limitations.

Auditions required. Comprised of several guitarists and a rhythm section, the jazz Guitar Ensemble studies and performs music from diverse jazz styles arranged for this specific combination of instruments. Repeatable with no limitations.

Open to any student by audition. Groups consist of rhythm section plus 3 or 4 horns. Groups are listed in Music degree section of this Catalog. Repeatable, no limitations.

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Designed according to candidate's primary emphasis and satisfies the Seminar in Teaching (discipline) required of all D.A. candidates in Music. Repeatable, maximum of three credits.

Audition required. Graduate student only. Each ensemble limited to 20 voices: 4 sopranos, 4 altos, 4 tenors, 4 baritones, 4 basses, plus rhythm section and horns. Repeatable, no limitations.

Audition required. Instrumentation is brass, woodwind and rhythm. Concentrate on jazz idiom music: show and dance music and concert jazz. Receive thorough preparation for teaching at both secondary and college levels. Repeatable, no limitations.

Consent of instructor. Emphasis is on professional level performance of standard orchestral literature at the graduate level. Repeatable, no limitations.

Consent of Instructor. UNC Early Music Ensemble performs pre-Classical Era music in a historically informed style, on period instruments whenever possible. Repeatable, no limitations.

Small chamber groups that rehearse regularly and are coached by a faculty member. Repeatable, no limitations.

Consent of instructor. Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature. Repeatable, no limitations.

Consent of instructor. Individual instruction in music composition. Repeatable, no limitations.

UNC Tablet and Laptop Band composes, rehearses, and performs music on electronic devices including tablets and laptops. Repeatable, no limitations.

Consent of instructor. Private instruction in performance practice, technical study, and literature relevant to jazz. Repeatable, No limitations.

Consent of Instructor. Individual instruction in jazz composition. Repeatable, No limitations.

Students will become familiar with the large body of compositions that comprise the standard jazz repertoire. Course will include the study of composers, melodies, lyrics, chord progressions and recordings. Students will also learn techniques for song memorization.

A study of musical style in its historical, theoretical and practical aspects during the Middle Ages.

A cultural and historical examination of music and musical style during the 15th and 16th centuries. Flemish composers, the Madrigal, the Venetian School and similar subjects will receive special attention.

Music from 1600 to 1750. Investigates opera from Florentine beginnings through Venetian, Neapolitan and French styles to 1750; growth of chamber, orchestral and solo instrumental music, and religious vocal music.

Historical and cultural influences bearing upon emergence of 18th century classicism in music. The composers, representative works, forms, styles and media of the Classic era.

Representative composers, musical styles, works, related literary movements, aesthetic theories and musical criticism of the period will be researched and discussed.

Surveys philosophical approaches and methods to the teaching of Music Appreciation, Music History, and more specialized courses.

A seminar to allow discussion of a variety of subjects related to choral literature. Individual projects will be assigned, calling for creative research.

This course studies the major trends in music from Debussy to 1945, accompanied by investigations into their social and cultural bases. Particular attention is devoted to the technical aspects of this music. 

This course is presented in three simultaneous components—history, analysis, and literature—and explores styles and development of a variety of movement that led directly to today’s concert music. Surveys of serialism, minimalism, neo-Romanticism, and the influence of pop on music of today are included in this course emphasizing history, analysis, and literature. 

A study of the stylistic, aesthetic and repertorial aspects of vocal music, including opera and choral music, through the various historical periods in music.

Consent of Instructor. The UNC Alternative Styles Ensemble will explore non-classical styles and performance techniques through regular rehearsals and performances. Repeatable, no limitations.

Audition Required. Practical experience in the production and performance of a complete operatic works in professional productions in Europe. Techniques of acting, singing, character analysis and stage direction will be studied. Repeatable, No limitations.

A study of the stylistic, aesthetic and repertorial aspects of instrumental music, including orchestral and chamber music, through the various historical periods in music.

Prerequisite: MUS 364 or consent of instructor. In-depth study of brass materials and performance techniques. Examines brass teaching problems encountered by teachers at the K-12 and college levels.

Prerequisite: MUS 364 or consent of instructor. Explore advanced techniques, methods and materials related to all the percussion instruments.

Prerequisites: MUS 361, MUS 362 or consent of instructor. Majors only. Indepth study of teaching material and techniques related to the flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon.

In depth study of literature and pedagogical techniques as related to the trumpet.

Consent of instructor. This seminar will explore the many intersections of language, culture and piano teaching to enhance students’ ability to teach effectively both within their native cultural context and outside it. The class is conceived for both native English speakers and students for whom English is a foreign language. No foreign language skills are required.

Prerequisites: MUS 348, MUS 349 and MUS 465 or consent of instructor. In depth study of repertoire and refinement of skills for the collaborative pianist. Repeatable, no limitations.

Audition Required.  The UNC Chamber Choir is a highly select auditioned vocal ensemble typically comprised of 16 to 32 performers.  The group performs a wide variety of choral chamber works in concerts throughout the year and may tour regularly. Repeatable, no limitations.

Audition required. Comprised of the best string, wind, brass, and percussion players. Reads and performs standard orchestra repertoire. Performs on and off campus. Repeatable, no limitations.

Audition required. Comprised of outstanding strings Selected winds. Performs chamber orchestra literature from Baroque to the present. Presents concerts on and off campus. Repeatable, no limitations.

Consent of instructor. Individual instruction on technique, performance practice and literature. Repeatable, no limitations.

Consent of instructor. Individual instruction on technique, performance practice and literature. Repeatable, no limitations.

Consent of instructor. Individual instruction on technique, performance practice and literature. Repeatable, no limitations.

Consent of instructor. Individual instruction on technique, performance practice and literature. Repeatable, no limitations.

Consent of instructor. Individual instruction on technique, performance practice and literature. Repeatable, no limitations.

Consent of instructor. Individual instruction in music composition. Repeatable, no limitations.

Audition required. Limited to approximately 60-65 singers. Open to all students. The Choir performs a wide range of literature: classics to contemporary works. Widely recognized for its excellence, the Concert Choir performs concerts on campus and tours annually. Repeatable, no limitations.

Audition required. Open to all female students. Performs on campus and joins with the Concert Choir in large masterworks with orchestra. Repeatable, no limitations.

No audition required.  The University Singers is open to the university community and performs a wide variety of choral repertoire, from Renaissance motets to contemporary works.  Repeatable, no limitations.

Audition required. Open to all male students. Performs on campus and in the community. Sings a wide variety of literature. Repeatable, no limitations.

Audition required. Practical experience in the production and performance of a complete operatic work. Techniques of acting, singing, character analysis and stage direction will be studied. Repeatable, no limitations.

Audition required. Studying techniques of acting, singing, character analysis and stage deportment through the staging and performing of selected opera scenes and arias. Repeatable, no limitations.

Audition required. Comprised of music majors and students from other disciplines. Members perform a wide variety of interesting literature selected from standard and current repertoire. Repeatable, no limitations.

Select performing ensemble of 21 brass and percussion students. Concentrate on literature from brass instrumental media. Develop musical sensitivity, phrasing, style and intonation. Major ensemble credit. Repeatable, no limitations.

Audition required. Selected from the finest performers on campus. Although most members are music majors, students specializing in other fields often qualify for this ensemble. Literature is drawn from contemporary and traditional repertoire. Repeatable, no limitations.

Audition required. Comprised of the most outstanding wind and percussion majors in the School of Music. The ensemble performs a repertoire of works requiring from 8 to 35 performers. Repeatable, no limitations.

Open only by invitation to resident graduate students. Supervised professional activity in the major field, approximately two hours per day. Two copies of a well-written paper must be filed with instructor before credit is given. Repeatable, no limitations.

Student will prepare and present a public recital of suitable repertoire under the guidance of the applied studio professor.

A seminar covering areas in performance, research, education, history and theory that are of concern to the contemporary graduate student. Topics will vary according to student interest and needs. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

Required of Master of Music students majoring in Theory and Composition. Consult respective department for specific requirements. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.