Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023

MUS 401 Music Theory Review

Reviews tonal harmony, voice leading and analysis. Includes diatonic triads and seventh chords, modulation, chromatic harmonies and form analysis.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 402 Aural Skills Review

Reviews rhythmic dictation, melodic and harmonic dictation using diatonic through chromatic harmony. Sight singing will use moveable do and conducting.
1

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 403 Acoustics of Music

Study of the physical properties of sound as compared with the psychoacoustical characteristics of perceived experience. Emphasis is placed on practical musical applications.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 404 Jazz Methods and Materials

An overview of literature, methodologies, and teaching strategies for the junior high/high school music educator. Hands on experience with conducting and rehearsing literature appropriate to the age level.
2

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Music (and) Music Education Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 405 Music Production

Musical genres change over time but the actual process of making a great recording remains the same. This course will give a solid knowledge of the role of the music producer from the creative standpoint of music production. Through the study of historical elements of music production and landmark recordings from the most successful and innovative producers, we will dissect the production process in a variety of musical genres from beginning to end. We will explore specific studio production techniques that can be applied across multiple musical styles and situations in the recording/production process.
2

Prerequisites

(MUS 343 and MUS 354 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 410 Vocal Pedagogy

An introduction to the science and teaching of singing. Study of the skeletal system, muscles involved in breathing and phonation, vocal acoustics, and learning theories, past and present.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 413 Teaching Contemporary and Culturally Responsive Music in Schools

This course is designed for students to study the role and nature of music courses in elementary and especially secondary schools through the context of culturally responsive pedagogical approaches to music education. These approaches include contemporary music ensemble construction, basic songwriting/recording, and the study of music and music pedagogy from non-dominant cultures. It expands upon our traditional framework of understanding of what it means to be a music educator, and what it means to be musically educated, and emphasizes current thought and future possibilities with regard to school music programs.
2

Prerequisites

EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 414 Transitional Capstone Course in Music Education

Capstone course to prepare students for student teaching though review of topics including assessment, lesson planning, classroom management, work sample preparation, and special needs students in the music classroom.
2

Prerequisites

(Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP or EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S) and (Passed Required Praxis)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 415 Keyboard Literature I

Sight reading at Level III or above required. The study of keyboard music from its earliest beginnings through the works of Frederic Chopin and Robert Schumann. Offered every other year.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 416 Keyboard Literature II

Sight reading at Level III or above required. Concentrate on keyboard works from Franz Liszt and Johannes Brahms through the Twentieth Century. Offered every other year.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 420 Jazz Guitar Ensemble

Audition 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.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 421 Small Jazz Ensembles

Groups consist of a rhythm section plus 3 or 4 hours.
1

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 422 Directed Studies in Music

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 4

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 423 Body Mapping

Designed to help participants correct and refine their body map in order to sing and play music with healthy, efficient movement. This course will not provide information about technique but will give students the information they need to put their technique on a firm somatic foundation.
1

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 424 Vocal Jazz Ensembles

Audition required. Each ensemble limited to 20 voices: 4 sopranos, 4 altos, 4 tenors, 4 baritones, 4 basses, plus rhythm section and horns. Open to any UNC student.
1

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 425 Jazz Ensemble

Audition required. For brass, woodwind and rhythm players. Concentrate on jazz idiom music. Get thorough preparation for teaching at both secondary and college levels.
1

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 426 Orchestral Excerpts

Emphasis is on professional level performance of standard orchestral literature.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 429 UNC Contemporary Music Ensemble

Our time, including modern masterpieces as well as commissioned works, in collaboration with composers whenever possible.
1

Course Attribute

Community Engaged Learning

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 430 Small Ensembles and Chamber Music

Small chamber groups that rehearse regularly and are coached by a faculty member.
1

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 431 Music Lessons

Instruction in a secondary area: instrument, voice, or composition. One 30-minute individual lesson per week.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Private Music Lesson Fee Required

MUS 436 Individual Instruction in Jazz

Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature of jazz music for jazz studies majors.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Private Music Lesson Fee Required

MUS 441 The Standard Jazz Repertoire

Students will become familiar with the large body of composition 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.
1

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Music (and) Music Education Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 443 Topics in Jazz History

A detailed study of the history of jazz music from its precursors to the present. Critical analysis of the common narrative of jazz history is informed by primary source readings, historical literature and contemporary research in issues of general jazz history.
2

Prerequisites

MUS 344 with a minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Music (and) Music Education Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 444 English Diction

A course in the performance of English Song Literature with particular emphasis upon the problems of singing in one's own language.
1

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 445 German Diction

A course in the performance of 19th and 20th century German art song, with particular emphasis upon style and diction.
1

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 446 French Diction

A course in the performance of 19th and 20th century French art song, with particular emphasis upon style and diction.
1

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 447 Italian Diction

A course in the performance of Italian art song and operatic repertoire, with particular emphasis upon style and diction.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 448 UNC Early Music Ensemble

UNC Early Music Ensemble performs pre-Classical Era music in a historically informed style, on period instruments whenever possible.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 450 Seminar in Student Teaching for Music Educators

This seminar is designed to provide student teachers in music education with pertinent information and a support system that will aid them during their field experience. S/U graded.
1

Prerequisites

(EDFE 130 with a minimum grade of S and Completion of Application for Student Tching)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 453 UNC Alternative Styles Ensemble

The UNC Alternative Styles Ensemble will explore non-classical styles and performance techniques through regular rehearsals and performances.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 456 UNC European Summer Opera Program

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.
1- 6

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 457 Applied Music

Instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature. One 50-minute individual lesson per week.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Private Music Lesson Fee Required

MUS 458 Applied Music: Jazz

Instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature of jazz music. One 50-minute individual lesson per week.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Private Music Lesson Fee Required

MUS 460 Survey of the Music Business

An introductory course designed to develop basic business skills in the music idiom through the study of copyright law, music licensing and publishing, artist/venue management and promotion, and the recording industry.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 463 Studio Performance Class: Piano

Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all the students in their major discipline. S/U graded.
0

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MUS 464 Studio Performance Class: Brass or Percussion

Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all of the students in their major discipline. S/U graded.
0

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MUS 465 Individual Instruction in Collaborative Piano

In depth study of repertoire and refinement of skills for the collaborative pianist.
2

Special Notes

Instructor consent required

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Private Music Lesson Fee Required

MUS 466 Chamber Choir

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.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 467 University Symphony Orchestra

Audition required. Comprised of the best string, wind, brass, and percussion players. Reads and performs standard orchestra repertoire. Performs on and off campus.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 468 UNC Campus String Orchestra

This course is open to all bowed string instrument players on campus (violin, viola, cello, bass). Players are expected to have several years of experience in order to be successful with the required repertoire. Each semester the Orchestra will rehearse and prepare for concerts on campus and/or in the community. **String majors are expected to audition for the UNC Symphony Orchestra each year before enrolling in Campus Orchestra (on their primary instrument).
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 470 Individual Instruction in Voice

Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Private Music Lesson Fee Required

MUS 471 Individual Instruction in Piano

Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Private Music Lesson Fee Required

MUS 472 Individual Instruction in Folk and Bluegrass

Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Private Music Lesson Fee Required

MUS 473 Individual Instruction in Strings, Harp, or Guitar

Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Private Music Lesson Fee Required

MUS 474 Individual Instruction in Woodwinds

Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Private Music Lesson Fee Required

MUS 475 Individual Instruction in Brass or Percussion

Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Private Music Lesson Fee Required

MUS 477 Individual Instruction in Composition

Individual instruction in music composition for music composition majors.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Private Music Lesson Fee Required

MUS 480 Mixed Concert Choir

Audition required. Open to all students. Performs literature ranging from the classics to contemporary works. Performs concerts on and off campus.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 481 Women's Glee Club

Audition required. Open to all female students. Performs on campus and joins with the Concert Choir in large masterworks with orchestra.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 482 University Singers

The University Singers is open to all the university community and performs a wide variety of choral repertoire, from Renaissance motets to contemporary works.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 483 Studio Performance Class: Voice

Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all of the students in their major discipline. S/U graded.
0

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MUS 484 Men's Glee Club

Audition required. Open to all male students. Performs on campus and in the community. Sings a wide variety of literature.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 485 Performance in Opera Theatre

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.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 486 Scene Studies in Opera

Audition required. Studying techniques of acting, singing, character analysis and stage deportment through the staging and performing of selected opera scenes and arias.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 488 Concert Band

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.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 490 Symphonic Band

Audition required. Performs literature drawn from contemporary and traditional repertoire.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 491 Wind Ensemble

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.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 492 Marching Band

Audition required. Open to all university students. To develop marching/playing skills by utilizing current practices in marching band formation design and special marching band musical arrangements.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 493 Studio Performance Class: Strings, Harp or Guitar

Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all of the students in their major discipline. S/U graded.
0

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MUS 494 Studio Performance Class: Woodwinds

Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all of the students in their major discipline. S/U graded.
0

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MUS 495 Special Topics in Music

Seminar covering performance, research, education, history and theory that are of concern to contemporary undergraduate student. Topics vary according to student interest and needs.
1- 4

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required