Music Performance (MUSP) Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Courses numbered 110/410 to 148/448 are private lessons for the instrument in the course description, and may be repeated for credit. Students will be charged an extra fee for each credit of private instruction. Students using university owned instruments will be charged an annual rental fee. Students taking piano instruction will be charged a piano usage fee. Courses numbered 151-157 require two rehearsals per week and permission of the instructor. Courses numbered 151-167, 258, and 360-367 may be repeated for credit.
+MUSP 101. Class Piano I
Class instruction in piano for students who have had no previous experience at the piano. Fundamentals of music reading and keyboard technique. 1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 102. Class Piano II
Class instruction in piano for students who have limited keyboard experience. Prereq.: 101 or ability to read treble and bass clef, ability to play simple pieces with both hands together. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
+MUSP 103. Class Voice
Class instruction in voice for beginning students. Fundamentals and practical application of vocal techniques. 1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 110-410. Piano
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 112-412. Organ
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 114-414. Harpsichord
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 116-416. Voice
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 118-418. Percussion
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 120-420. Violin
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 122-422. Viola
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 124-424. Cello
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 126-426. Bass
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 128-428. Guitar
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 130-430. Trumpet
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 132-432. French Horn
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 134-434. Trombone-Baritone
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 138-438. Tuba
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 140-440. Flute-Piccolo
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 142-442. Oboe-English Horn
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 144-444. Clarinet-Bass Clarinet
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 146-446. Saxophone
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 148-448. Bassoon
1-3 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 151. Vocal Ensemble
1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 152. String Ensemble
1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 153. Brass Ensemble
1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 154. Woodwind Ensemble
1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 155. Percussion Ensemble
1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 156. Chamber Ensemble
1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 157. Jazz Ensemble
1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 158. Studio Jazz Band
Study and performance organization utilizing standard large jazz band instrumentation and literature from the jazz and popular idioms. By permission only. May be repeated for credit. 1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 159. World Drumming Group
Listening, examination and performance of drumming traditions from a diversity of cultural backgrounds. May be repeated for credit. 1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 160. University Choral Theater
May be repeated for credit. 1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 161. Women's Choir
Rehearsal and performance of traditional choral music including classical music, world/multicultural music, and jazz/show/pop music. Development of vocal technique. Placement interview with director required. May be repeated for credit. 1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 162. Concert Choir
May be repeated for credit. Audition required. 1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 163. Men's Choir
Rehearsal and performance of traditional male chorus literature including classical music, world/multicultural music and contemporary music. Development of musicianship skills and vocal technique. May be repeated for up to 3 credits. 1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 164. Wind Ensemble
May be repeated for credit. Audition required. 1 Cr. F, S.
MUSP 165. Chamber Winds
May be repeated for credit. Audition required. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
+MUSP 166. Campus Band
May be repeated for credit. 1 Cr. F, S.
+MUSP 167. University Orchestra
May be repeated for credit. 1 Cr. F, S.
MUSP 168. Husky Sports Band
Music performance ensemble for on and off campus athletic games and community events. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. 0-1 variable Cr. F, S.
MUSP 258. Chamber Choir
Study and performance of chamber choral literature from the Renaissance to the present. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Coreq.: MUSP 162. 1 Cr. F, S.
MUSP 270. Conducting I
Basic conducting principles and rehearsal techniques for choral and instrumental literature. Prereq.: MUSM 202. 2 Cr. F.
MUSP 353. Brass Ensemble
Brass literature and small group performance skills. May be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor. Prereq.: 4 credits of MUSP 153. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
MUSP 355. Percussion Ensemble
Study and performance of advanced percussion ensemble literature, including conducting and preparation of standard and multicultural repertoire. May be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor. Prereq.: 4 credits of MUSP 155. 1 Cr. F, S.
MUSP 356. Chamber Ensemble
Study and performance of advanced chamber ensemble literature, including conducting and preparation of advanced repertoire. May be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor. 1 Cr. F, S.
MUSP 357. Jazz Ensemble
Advanced study and performance of traditional and contemporary music for jazz ensemble. May be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor. Prereq.: 4 credits of MUSP 157. 1 Cr. F, S.
MUSP 360. Opera Theatre
Musical dramatic study of and performance of operatic roles. Consent of instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 Cr. 1-2 Cr. F, S.
MUSP 362. Concert Choir
Advanced study and perfomance of choral music from 16th-21st century, including classical and multicultural repertoire. Annual tour. May be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor. Prereq.: 4 credits of MUSP 162. 1 Cr. F, S.
MUSP 364. Wind Ensemble
Advanced study and performance of traditional and contemporary wind band music, including classical and multicultural repertoire. Annual tour. May be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor. Prereq.: 4 credits of MUSP 164. 1 Cr. F, S.
MUSP 367. Orchestra
Advanced study and performance of orchestral music from Baroque through modern, including performing as a string orchestra, chamber orchestra and full orchestra. May be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor. Prereq.: 4 credits of MUSP 167. 1 Cr. F, S.
MUSP 370. Instrumental Conducting and Repertoire
The role of the conductor, expressive technique, score preparation, rehearsal techniques, repertoire, programming ideas and administering instrumental music programs. Integrated lab. Prereq.: 270. 2 Cr. S.
MUSP 372. Choral Conducting and Repertoire
Development of advanced conducting skills in choral literature appropriate for secondary school, church and community choirs. Integrated lab. Prereq.: 270. 2 Cr. S.
MUSP 396. Junior Recital
Presentation of one-half or full recital. Coreq.: 1 semester applied lessons at 300 level or above. 1 Cr. F, S.
MUSP 496. Senior Recital
Presentation of full recital. Coreq.: 1 semester applied lessons at 300 level or above. 2 Cr. F, S.
Music Performance (MUSP) Courses for Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate Students
MUSP 405/505. Keyboard Accompanying
Discussion and performance of representative keyboard accompaniments. Permission of instructor. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
