Academic Calendar - 2024
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Music
Students whose principal instrument is other than piano, organ, or harpsichord must demonstrate keyboard proficiency of at least Royal Conservatory of Music Level 6 Piano, either by presentation of a Conservatory certificate, or by passing an equivalent test offered periodically by the Faculty. Satisfaction of this requirement is strongly recommended before entrance to the BMus (Honours) programs. Students needing instruction to meet this requirement must make their own arrangements at their own expense.
Extra Information: No credit.
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A basic course to acquaint students with the materials of music and to give a broad perspective of the history of music. Through guided listening, the student will be exposed to a wide variety of musical styles.
Extra Information: 3 hours. May not be counted for credit toward a program/module offered by the Don Wright Faculty of Music.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A concise introduction to music theory that will develop both practical and intellectual fluency with musical skills and concepts.
Extra Information: 3 hours. May not be counted for credit toward a program/module offered by the Don Wright Faculty of Music.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of music cultures from across the world, including Indigenous musics. The course explores both the organization of musical sound and uses of music in social life. Lecture format, audio and video examples, guest presentations, and hands-on experience.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduction to musical elements and manipulation (pitch, rhythm, intensity, timbre, texture, and form), and appropriate repertoire.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Musicianship skills for basic diatonic materials. Topics include an introduction to solfège, tonal listening, sight singing, dictation and keyboard harmony.
Corequisite(s): Music 1649A/B.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.25
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A continuation of Music 1639U. Musicianship skills for advanced diatonic materials. Topics include sight singing, dictation and keyboard harmony.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1639U.
Corequisite(s): Music 1651A/B.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.25
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Basic theory and analysis of tonal music. Topics covered include diatonic harmony and voice leading, the concept and practice of tonality, basic tonicization and modulation, and an introduction to musical form.
Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated competence in theory rudiments, melody writing and elementary harmony.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Continuation of Music 1649A/B. Intermediate theory and analysis of tonal music. Topics covered include harmonic sequences, an introduction to chromatic harmony, and the small forms of tonal music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1649A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will introduce technical concepts and identification skills related to electroacoustic music processes abundantly prevalent in music today.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to music and non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Consideration of various approaches to studying the history of music: guided listening, writing about music, library resources.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduction to the study of the culture and history of popular music of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries and its links to other arts and media.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Survey of music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1710F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
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Introduction to music learning theories and how to facilitate musical development. Explores principles of music teaching across the lifespan. Develops awareness of diverse methodological approaches used in studio, classroom, and community settings.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire from the Baroque to the present. Ensembles will include Western Symphony and Western Chamber Orchestra.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for jazz ensembles.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of early music.
Prerequisite(s): Audition and interview.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Faculty supervised accompanying of (1) two non-Performance majors, or (2) one Performance major, or (3) an approved ensemble, in rehearsals and performances.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances and juries. Meets large ensemble requirement.
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For students registered in a degree program in Music.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Individual lessons. For students registered in a Faculty other than Music, and for Music students registered in a year in which Applied Music study is not required, or who are eligible for the study of more than one principal instrument.
Prerequisite(s): Audition and permission of the Dean. Non music students must contact the Faculty of Music before classes begin to receive audition information.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Music 1953A/B/Y INTRO TO HISTORICAL KEYBOARD: REPERTOIRE, TECHNIQUE & PERFORMANCE PRACTICE: 1600-1800
An introduction to the playing techniques, repertoire, and performance practices associated with keyboard music and keyboard instruments from 1600 to 1800.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The rehearsal and performance of a broad range of percussion ensemble repertoire including standard, world, jazz and contemporary styles. Further technical, musical and organization skills building on applied study are explored.
Corequisite(s): Open only to students also enrolled in Studio Percussion Music 1920, Music 2920, Music 3920, Music 4920, Music 2921, Music 3921, Music 4921, Music 3922, Music 4922, Music 4923, Music 1925, Music 2925, Music 3925, Music 4925, Music 3924Y, Music 4924Y, Music 3929 or Music 4929.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to Music Students only.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The techniques of singing, vocal repertoire, and performance styles introduced in a group setting. Some solo and small group performances are assigned as determined by individual need and level of ability. Participants in this course should be able to read music.
Extra Information: 3 hours. May not be counted for credit toward a program/module offered by the Don Wright Faculty of Music.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will enable students with no prior musical training to develop guitar performance skills. Students will perform in a solo guitar format utilizing repertoire from a variety of musical traditions.
Antirequisite(s): Music 3862A/B if taken in 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 or 2021-22.
Extra Information: 3 hours. May not be counted for credit toward a program/module offered by the Don Wright Faculty of Music.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Examines the history, principles, and methods of Ethnomusicology. Coursework may include transcription, ethnography, and fieldwork.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Works in smaller forms for voices and instruments. The course will include analysis of pertinent repertoire.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1651A/B with a minimum mark of 70%. Enrolment in the Bachelor of Music with Honours in Composition program, the Bachelor of Music with Honours in Music Research program, the former Bachelor of Music with Honours in Music Theory program, or permission of the department.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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A continuation of Music 1641U. Musicianship skills for chromatic materials. Topics include chromatic solfège, sight singing, dictation, and keyboard harmony.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1641U.
Corequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 1 tutorial hour, 4 months duration.
Course Weight: 0.25
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A continuation of Music 2639U. Musicianship skills for advanced chromatic materials. Topics include sight singing, dictation, and keyboard harmony.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2639U.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 1 tutorial hour, 4 months duration.
Course Weight: 0.25
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Continuation of Music 1651A/B. Advanced theory and analysis of tonal music. Topics include advanced chromatic harmony, imitative contrapuntal forms, and the large forms of tonal music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Study of musical practices from around the world in their social, historical, theoretical, and aesthetic dimensions.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1710F/G and Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A practical introduction to electroacoustic music composition, including digital hardware and software. Students will study appropriate concepts, terminology, and repertoire, and will compose original music in the electroacoustic medium.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The history, nature and function of popular music, with particular reference to rock music. The course will emphasize musical styles, form, instrumentation, vocal timbres and performing style through a study of representative works.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Open to non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The contexts and forms of popular theatre in which music plays a vital part. Emphasis will be on such twentieth-century genres as the Musical, Rock Opera, Musical Comedy, Comic Opera, Operetta and Vaudeville.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Open to non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of various styles of jazz. Consideration of artists, jazz ensembles, the harmonic and rhythmic language of jazz, and performing practices, including the nature and role of improvisation.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Open to non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of the musical art-form of Hip Hop. Consideration of artists, sub-genres, performance practice and cultural impact.
Antirequisite(s): Music 2709A if taken in 2020-21, 2021-22 or 2022-23.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to composing and producing music for video games. Students will gain an understanding of the medium of gaming and the ways game composition differs from other modalities.
Antirequisite(s): Music 2707B if taken in 2022-23, Music 2708B if taken in 2020-21 or 2021-22.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics on the study of music history, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
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Special topics on the study of music history, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Open to non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics on the study of music history, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of recordings in selected popular music genres, focusing on lyrics, music, performing styles, and arrangement (mixing).
Prerequisite(s): Music 1651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduction to fundamental principles of recording using desktop music facilities.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in either the Major in Popular Music Studies, Specialization in Music Administrative Studies, Bachelor of Music with Honours in Music Research, or permission of the Department of Music Research and Composition.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Survey of music from the Classical and Romantic periods, and music of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1710F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on the rich cultural history and performance traditions of drum music from Africa, Brazil, Cuba and the Middle East. Students will perform within small and large ensembles, while learning correct playing procedures for a variety of percussion instruments including hand drums, bells, and shakers.
Antirequisite(s): Music 3864B if taken in 2018-19, 2019-20 or 2021-22.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students explore the direct application of singing and the voice to conducting gesture, as well as effective teaching, learning and leadership within a choral setting.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A practice-oriented lab for interpretation, development of expressive range, and development of leadership skills in a choral music setting.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will focus on the fundamentals of flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone pedagogy, with an emphasis placed on the remediation of common performance problems experienced by beginning and intermediate level students. Salient repertoire and pedagogical resources for class instruction will be also examined.
Antirequisite(s): the former Music 2863Q/R/S/T, the former Music 2865Q/R/S/T, the former Music 2866Q/R/S/T.
Extra Information: 4 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will focus on the fundamentals of trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba pedagogy, with an emphasis placed on the remediation of common performance problems experienced by beginning and intermediate level students. Salient repertoire and pedagogical resources for class instruction will be also examined.
Antirequisite(s): the former Music 2875Q/R/S/T, the former Music 2876Q/R/S/T.
Extra Information: 4 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Both practical and pedagogical elements of percussion instruction will be covered. Materials and procedures will be appropriate for individual study as well as group instruction.
Extra Information: 2 hours.
Course Weight: 0.25
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Both practical and pedagogical elements of guitar instruction will be covered. Materials and procedures will be appropriate for individual study as well as group instruction.
Extra Information: 2 hours.
Course Weight: 0.25
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This course will focus on the fundamentals of violin, viola, cello, and double bass pedagogy, with an emphasis placed on the remediation of common performance problems experienced by beginning and intermediate level students. Salient repertoire and pedagogical resources for class instruction will be also examined.
Antirequisite(s): the former Music 2885Q/R/S/T, the former Music 2886Q/R/S/T.
Extra Information: 4 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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The rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire from the Baroque to the present. Ensembles will include Western Symphony and Western Chamber Orchestra.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement,
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for jazz ensembles.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of early music.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Faculty supervised accompanying of (1) two non-Performance majors, or (2) one Performance major, or (3) an approved ensemble, in rehearsals and performances.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances and juries. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For second year students registered in the Faculty of Music in any program other than Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 2921.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1920.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For second year students registered in the Faculty of Music in Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 2920.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1920 and completion of successful Performance entrance audition.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For students in the first year of the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Antirequisite(s): Music 2920, Music 2921.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of a Performance Audition. Enrollment in the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. (See the Program Related Fees (pdf) schedule under Fee & Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar’s website.).
Course Weight: 1.00
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Individual lessons. For students registered in a Faculty other than Music, and for Music students registered in a year in which Applied Music study is not required, or who are eligible for the study of more than one principal instrument.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1925.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Intensive study of Italian and German lyric diction and IPA for both languages, including IPA transcription and pronunciation, and performances of songs transcribed into IPA. Students will develop an understanding of the flow of each language in relation to music and in relation to word meaning.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The rehearsal and performance of a broad range of percussion ensemble repertoire including standard, world, jazz and contemporary styles. Further technical, musical and organization skills building on applied study are explored.
Corequisite(s): Open only to students also enrolled in Studio Percussion Music 1920, Music 2920, Music 3920, Music 4920, Music 2921, Music 3921, Music 4921, Music 3922, Music 4922, Music 4923, Music 1925, Music 2925, Music 3925, Music 4925, Music 3924Y, Music 4924Y, Music 3929 or Music 4929.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to Music Students only.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Performing and technical aspects of the production of opera, including musical and dramatic interpretation, stage movement, techniques of stagecraft, lighting, scene construction, make-up, costumes. An audition is required. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 4 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
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The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works form the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
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The study and performance of selected works form the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
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The study and performance of selected works in the chamber music repertoire. An audition may be required. Students accepted into the course will be assigned to small ensembles. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 2 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An intensive course of applied vocal instruction and performance practice. Focus is on vocal technique in the bel canto tradition and performance practice of art song and operatic repertoire. The course includes studio instruction from voice faculty, coaching from a vocal coach (pianist), and participation in masterclasses. Participants present a final public concert.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1920 or Music 1925
Course Weight: 1.00
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For-credit internship for up to four months, or a minimum of 120 hours, with a government, private sector or non-governmental organization or industry to provide a practical learning experience related to their program or module within the Don Wright Faculty of Music. May be paid or unpaid.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a BMus program or a BA Major or Specialization or Honours Specialization module within the Don Wright Faculty of Music, completion of at least 10.0 credits, a cumulative average of at least 70%, and no failures. Approval of the Associate Dean (Academic) of the Don Wright Faculty of Music.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail. NOTE: Students are required to maintain a suitable level of performance in the internship position as verified by the employer through evaluations and to submit a final report demonstrating how the experience gained through the internship relates to his/her coursework and program of study. International students should consult with their academic counsellor to confirm eligibility. Other conditions, restrictions, and/or administrative fees may apply for selected internships. Admission may be competitive.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students who will complete an experiential or service learning opportunity may pre-apply for conditional approval to have the work recognized for academic credit. Eligible initiatives include (but are not limited to): Internships; Western Heads East; approved service-learning experiences.
Antirequisite(s): The same course offered through any other Faculty.
Extra Information: 0.5 course, pass/fail
NOTE: Academic credit will be given for the course in the same academic year in which approval was given. Students must consult with the Dean of the Faculty (or designate) prior to departure and present a detailed study/research/work plan. The Dean, in consultation with appropriate departmental advisers will provide the student with detailed criteria which must be fulfilled in order to gain credit for the course. These criteria (in the form of a `contract` to be signed by the student and the Dean), may include, but are not limited to: a detailed report of results (with a specified format/length), a detailed diary or blog, a reflection on the learning experience, an oral presentation to peers and faculty.
The student will report to the Dean upon return or completion of the experience. No credit will be given without prior approval of the Dean and a failing grade will be assigned if students do not fulfill the pre-approved reporting arrangement.
This course may not be used as a substitute for any other course offered by the Faculty of Music, but may count towards the 15.0, 20.0, or 22.0 courses required for graduation, by special permission of the Dean.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of Schenkerian analytic techniques with application to small forms.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the theory and analysis of chromatic harmony for music of the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the analysis of musical form for music of the Baroque and/or Classical periods.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the analysis of musical form for music of the Romantic period.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Study of the practice of modal counterpoint in sixteenth century style. Development of written skills through species counterpoint and free counterpoint in the style of Palestrina and other masters of sacred vocal polyphony, such as Victoria and Lasso.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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Continued study of the practice of modal counterpoint in sixteenth century style, culminating in the composition of motets and/or mass movements.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3610A/B
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Study of the practice of tonal counterpoint in Baroque style. Development of written skills through species counterpoint and free counterpoint in the style of J. S. Bach. Composition of pieces such as choral preludes, binary dances, inventions, and fugal expositions.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Continued study of the practice of tonal counterpoint through the composition of fugue and other polyphonic forms.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3620A/B
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Works in the larger forms for vocal and/or instrumental ensembles. Analysis with an emphasis on twentieth-century literature.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2629 with a mark of 70% ("B").
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Vocal scoring with and without instrumental accompaniment.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Instruments of the orchestra and band. Timbres, ranges, transpositions, terminology, and score arranging. Arranging for orchestral and/or wind ensembles.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theory and analysis of post-tonal music from c.1890-1950, with emphasis on atonal and basic twelve-tone repertoire.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Continuation of material from Music 3649A/B. Theory and analysis of post-tonal music from c.1950 to the present, with emphasis on serial and post-serial repertoire.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3649A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in analysis, composition or theory.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B, Music 2641U.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Continued study of the terminology and technology of electronic music. Historical development, musique concrète, the “classical” studio, the synthesizer, and computer applications. Survey of the literature with some analysis. Compositional techniques and notation peculiar to electronic music and its real-time performance.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical, cultural, and analytical study of medieval music (c. 900 - 1400).
Prerequisite(s): Music 1750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical, cultural, and analytical study of Renaissance music (c. 1400 - 1600).
Prerequisite(s): Music 1750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical, cultural, and analytical study of Baroque music (c. 1600 - 1750).
Prerequisite(s): Music 1750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical, cultural, and analytical study of Classical music (c. 1750 - 1810).
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical, cultural, and analytical study of Romantic music (c. 1800 - 1900).
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical, cultural, and analytical study of music c. 1900 to 1950.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical , cultural, and analytical study of music c. 1950 to the present.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A consideration of issues bearing on the performance of music composed before c. 1750.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A consideration of issues bearing on the performance of music composed after c. 1750.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A practical study of the principles of bel canto between c. 1750 and c. 1830 in the music of Handel, Mozart, Rossini, and others. Topics include phrasing, ornamentation, register, legato, staccato, messa di voce, tempo rubato, accent and emphasis, recitative and air.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours (practicum).
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in ethnomusicology - the study of musical traditions in their cultural and social contexts.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Detailed study of one or more genres in popular music. Emphasis on repertory, style, and historical context.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1730A/B
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the basics of effective lyric writing using a variety of literary tools.
Antirequisite(s): Writing 3402F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1730A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Writing 3402F/G.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Detailed study of particular artists, styles, or periods in the history and sociology of jazz.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the theory and practice of digitally recording, editing, and mixing acoustic music in ambient spaces with Pro Tools.
Antirequisite(s): Music 3771A/B if taken in 2017-18 or 2019-20.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduction to the tools and techniques of songwriting in a variety of popular music styles.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1730A/B
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Practical acquisition of the fundamental principles essential for preparing pop singers to track and edit vocals.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2736A/B
Extra Information: 3 hours (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours).
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics in the popular music industry, emphasizing its history, business, cultural, legal, and creative contexts.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1730A/B
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theory and practice of project studio construction and implementation, including acoustic treatment and advanced tracking techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2736A/B
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theory and practice of mixing and mastering in a primarily digital environment.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2736A/B
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A summary of early opera (c.1600 to the time of Handel) will lead to a more detailed study of opera's development in the hands of composers such as Pergolesi, Mozart, and Rossini.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical , cultural, and analytical study of Romantic opera.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical , cultural, and analytical study of twentieth-century opera.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of symphonic music from the emergence of the genre to the middle of the 19th century.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of symphonic music from the middle of the 19th century to the present.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of the music written for small ensembles from the seventeenth to twentieth centuries.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An examination of various aspects of the history of music in Canada.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study of music in selected socio-political contexts.
Antirequisite(s): Music 3771A/B in Winter 2007 or Fall 2008.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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A course on special topics in the history of music, to be arranged.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1710F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in music history, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Independent research project. Topic and methodology to be determined on an individual basis through consultation between the student and the supervising professor.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Independent research project for senior students in the Bachelor of Arts (Specialization in Music Administrative Studies) program. Topic and methodology to be determined on an individual basis through consultation between the student and the supervising professor.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students investigate how music learning comes about and determine what environmental, mphysical, and psychological conditions play a role in the learning process. Foundational learning and motivation theories are explored, and major theoretical conceptions of emotional response to music and performance anxiety are examined.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1802A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will explore issues affecting music education in practice through readings, lectures, films and class discussion alongside a service-learning placement in a school or community music organization in London or the surrounding area.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1802A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of repertoire selection, score study and applied rehearsal strategy which supports the choral music educator to teach and conduct in a variety of settings, providing a complex understanding of choral music making today.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2832A/B or Music 3841A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to rehearsal strategies and the fundamentals of conducting. Emphasis will be placed on the remediation of instrument-specific performance problems, modeling, terminology, score analysis, and the physical dexterity necessary for clear and fluent conducting that is stylistically appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): At least two quarter courses from Music 2865Q/R/S/T, Music 2866Q/R/S/T, Music 2875Q/R/S/T, Music 2876Q/R/S/T.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the components of a comprehensive music curriculum for elementary school children. Emphasis is placed on reflective practice and the development of the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to plan and implement a music curriculum for a pluralistic society.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will discuss theories of madness and creativity through works of culture and criticism that are situated historically and culturally. Through examining accepted cultural, social, and ethical norms of thought and behavior, students will gain a deeper understanding of how madness and creativity are critical to our humanness.
Antirequisite(s): English 2097A/B, Music 3860A/B or English 2190F/G if taken in winter term of 2015-16, 2016-17 or 2017-18.
Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study of issues such as musical authenticity, ethnocentricity and appropriation as they relate to culture and diversity in the music classroom. Implications for pedagogy, implementation, and course design are considered.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1802A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in music education, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in music education, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in music education, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in music education, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in music education, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the use of computers and related technology, including digital music instruments, in classroom music teaching. Study of the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) international communications protocol for electronic music equipment, and digital sound generation and manipulation. Applications of computer-based music sequencing and editing in music instruction.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire from the Baroque to the present. Ensembles will include Western Symphony and Western Chamber Orchestra.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for jazz ensembles.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of early music.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Faculty supervised accompanying of (1) two non-Performance majors, or (2) one Performance major, or (3) an approved ensemble, in rehearsals and performances.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances and juries. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For third year students registered in the Faculty of Music in any honours program other than Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 3921.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For third year students registered in the Faculty of Music in Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 3920.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For students in the second year of the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Antirequisite(s): Music 3920, Music 3921.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2922. Enrolment in the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related
Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For third year students registered in the general Bachelor of Music programs only in the Faculty of Music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920
Course Weight: 0.50
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Individual lessons. For students registered in a Faculty other than Music, and for Music students registered in a year in which Applied Music study is not required, or who are eligible for the study of more than one principal instrument.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1920 or Music 2925.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For students registered in the general Bachelor of Music programs only who wish to take a full course in lessons.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920 or permission of the department.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Approximately 45 minutes of music performed in a public recital. The program content must be approved by the Department of Music Performance Studies not less than one month prior to the date of public performance. For students registered in the third year of a BMus Honours in Performance program only.
Corequisite(s): Music 3921.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Intensive study of French lyric diction and diction performance practice. Continued study of IPA for French, including IPA transcription and pronunciation, and performances of songs transcribed into IPA. Application of IPA diction studies in performances of selected repertoire in English, Italian, German and French, and other languages as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2942A/B/Y
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920 or Music 2921
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920 or Music 2921
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920 or Music 2921
Course Weight: 1.00
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920 or Music 2921
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920 or Music 2921
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to harpsichord technique and playing by means of study of selected solo repertoire, figured bass, and examination of editorial realizations.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920 or Music 2921.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The rehearsal and performance of a broad range of percussion ensemble repertoire including standard, world, jazz and contemporary styles. Further technical, musical and organization skills building on applied study are explored.
Corequisite(s): Open only to students also enrolled in Studio Percussion Music 1920, Music 2920, Music 3920, Music 4920, Music 2921, Music 3921, Music 4921, Music 3922, Music 4922, Music 4923, Music 1925, Music 2925, Music 3925, Music 4925, Music 3924Y, Music 4924Y, Music 3929 or Music 4929.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to Music Students only.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of the musical literature for solo piano.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G and Music 2671F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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An exploration of the classical music industry within the context of the current cultural and economic climate. Topics will include networking, creating a personal portfolio, researching grants and community partnerships, website design, time management, and finances.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Performing and technical aspects of the production of opera, including musical and dramatic interpretation, stage movement, techniques of stagecraft, lighting, scene construction, make-up, costumes. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2970
Extra Information: 4 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2971A/B or Music 2972A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2971A/B or Music 2972A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works from the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2973A/B or Music 2974A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works from the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2973A/B or Music 2974A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works in the chamber music repertoire. An audition may be required. Students accepted into the course will be assigned to small ensembles, with or without keyboard.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2975Y
Extra Information: 2 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to contemporary music from 1945 and after, through preparation and performance of appropriate repertoire in a masterclass setting. This course will incorporate oral presentations involving analysis of performance practice issues along with related artistic and cultural topics.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An intensive course of applied vocal instruction and performance practice. Focus is on vocal technique in the bel canto tradition and performance practice of art song and operatic repertoire. The course includes studio instruction from voice faculty, coaching from a vocal coach (pianist), and participation in masterclasses. Participants present a final public concert.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1920 or Music 1925
Course Weight: 1.00
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A continuation of Music 3629. Students will be expected to complete an extended work for large ensemble.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3629 with 70%.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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A consideration of various issues and approaches to research in musicology and music theory.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 4630A/B/Y.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Advanced approaches and techniques of songwriting in a variety of popular styles.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3735A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Allows students an opportunity to identify and capitalize on professional avenues for producing, distributing, and marketing music.
Prerequisite(s): One of Music 3738A/B, Music 3739A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The notation and editing of European music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance; principles and practical exercises.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to philosophy of Music Education. Emphasis is placed on the critical examination of music education philosophy and practice and also on political and other factors affecting music education in school and society.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A continuation of Music 3841A/B with a focus on pedagogical and organizational aspects of instrumental teaching. Topics include rehearsal strategies, choosing repertoire, programing for comprehensive musicianship, beginning band techniques, writing objectives, assessment ideas, and resources for the instrumental music educator.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3841A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Organizing and developing instrumental ensembles, specifically bands. Topics will include: conducting, wind band repertoire, programming, curriculum planning, lesson plan development, and strategies for teaching musical elements, historical styles, and ensemble timbre.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3841A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides students with methods and materials for teaching jazz. Students will be able to initiate a jazz program, list important criteria for selecting appropriate curricular materials, demonstrate effective rehearsal strategies, differentiate characteristics of jazz styles, and demonstrate methods for teaching beginning jazz improvisation.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Music 3841A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduces pedagogical approaches to working with contemporary popular music in education, addressing how popular music can be used creatively in improvisation and composition. Topics include informal learning and non-formal teaching, working with amplified and electronic instruments, playing-by-ear, computers as musical instruments, audio recording and assessment.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1802A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in the study of music education, to be arranged.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1802A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in the study of music education, to be arranged.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1802A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire from the Baroque to the present. Ensembles will include Western Symphony and Western Chamber Orchestra.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement,
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for jazz ensembles.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of early music.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Description: Faculty supervised accompanying of (1) two non-Performance majors, or (2) one Performance major, or (3) an approved ensemble, in rehearsals and performances.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances and juries. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Rehearsal and performance in a Faculty of Music Ensemble. For students registered in the Artist Diploma in Performance (One-Year Program). Available by audition and permission of the Department.
Extra Information: Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For fourth year students registered in the Faculty of Music in an honours program other than Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 4921.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3920
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For fourth year students registered in the Faculty of Music in the honours performance program.
Antirequisite(s): Music 4920.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For students in the third year of the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Antirequisite(s): Music 4920, Music 4921.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3922. Enrolment in the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Corequisite(s): Music 4931A/B/Y.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For students registered in the Artist Diploma in Performance (One-Year Program).
Corequisite(s): Music 4932A/B/Y.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For fourth year students registered in the general Bachelor of Music programs only in the Faculty of Music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3924Y or Music 3929.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Individual lessons. For students registered in a Faculty other than Music, and for Music students registered in a year in which Applied Music study is not required, or who are eligible for the study of more than one principal instrument.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For students registered in the general Bachelor of Music programs only who wish to take a full course in lessons.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3929 or Music 3924Y or permission of the department.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Approximately 60 minutes of music performed in a public recital. The program content must be approved by the Department of Music Performance Studies not less than one month prior to the date of public performance. For students registered in the fourth year of a BMus Honours in Performance program only.
Corequisite(s): Music 4921.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Approximately 50 minutes of music performed in a public recital. The program content must be approved by the Department of Music Performance Studies not less than one month prior to the date of public performance. For students registered in the third year of the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Corequisite(s): Music 4922.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Approximately 60 minutes of music performed in a public recital. Program content approved by the Music Performance Studies Department. For students registered in the Artist Diploma in Performance (One-Year Program) only.
Corequisite(s): Music 4923.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study and performance of Art Song, Cantata and Oratorio Literature. Available to voice and piano students registered in the fourth year of the Bachelor of Music with Honours (Performance) program.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3921
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3921 or Music 3920.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3921 or Music 3920.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3921 or Music 3920.
Course Weight: 1.00
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The rehearsal and performance of a broad range of percussion ensemble repertoire including standard, world, jazz and contemporary styles. Further technical, musical and organization skills building on applied study are explored.
Corequisite(s): Open only to students also enrolled in Studio Percussion Music 1920, Music 2920, Music 3920, Music 4920, Music 2921, Music 3921, Music 4921, Music 3922, Music 4922, Music 4923, Music 1925, Music 2925, Music 3925, Music 4925, Music 3924Y, Music 4924Y, Music 3929 or Music 4929.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to Music Students only.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Required of all piano students registered in a Performance program in the fourth year.
Extra Information: 1.5 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A comprehensive survey of voice technique and the methods of voice training, from historical Bel Canto treatises to the most recent scientific studies. Available to vocal students.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1920.
Extra Information: 1.5 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Available to brass students registered in a Performance program in the fourth year.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines the standard clarinet repertoire in context of the instrument's historical development, surveys pedagogical resources, and explores teaching techniques and diagnostic skills for the clarinet with an emphasis on practical application.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Performing and technical aspects of the production of opera, including musical and dramatic interpretation, stage movement, techniques of stagecraft, lighting, scene construction, make-up, costumes.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3970
Extra Information: 4 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3971A/B or Music 3972A/B
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3971A/B or Music 3972A/B
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works from the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3973A/B or Music 3974B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works from the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3973A/B or Music 3974A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works in the chamber music repertoire. An audition may be required. Students accepted into the course will be assigned to small ensembles, with or without keyboard.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3975Y
Extra Information: 2 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A course intended to teach the pianist and orchestral instrumentalist the principles of ensemble playing as well as the literature of the Solo Instrumental Works with piano. Designed for students majoring in Piano or Orchestral Instruments in Honours Performance, in third or fourth year. Available to other students by permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Music
Students whose principal instrument is other than piano, organ, or harpsichord must demonstrate keyboard proficiency of at least Royal Conservatory of Music Level 6 Piano, either by presentation of a Conservatory certificate, or by passing an equivalent test offered periodically by the Faculty. Satisfaction of this requirement is strongly recommended before entrance to the BMus (Honours) programs. Students needing instruction to meet this requirement must make their own arrangements at their own expense.
Extra Information: No credit.
Course Weight: 0
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A basic course to acquaint students with the materials of music and to give a broad perspective of the history of music. Through guided listening, the student will be exposed to a wide variety of musical styles.
Extra Information: 3 hours. May not be counted for credit toward a program/module offered by the Don Wright Faculty of Music.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A concise introduction to music theory that will develop both practical and intellectual fluency with musical skills and concepts.
Extra Information: 3 hours. May not be counted for credit toward a program/module offered by the Don Wright Faculty of Music.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of music cultures from across the world, including Indigenous musics. The course explores both the organization of musical sound and uses of music in social life. Lecture format, audio and video examples, guest presentations, and hands-on experience.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduction to musical elements and manipulation (pitch, rhythm, intensity, timbre, texture, and form), and appropriate repertoire.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Musicianship skills for basic diatonic materials. Topics include an introduction to solfège, tonal listening, sight singing, dictation and keyboard harmony.
Corequisite(s): Music 1649A/B.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.25
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A continuation of Music 1639U. Musicianship skills for advanced diatonic materials. Topics include sight singing, dictation and keyboard harmony.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1639U.
Corequisite(s): Music 1651A/B.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.25
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Basic theory and analysis of tonal music. Topics covered include diatonic harmony and voice leading, the concept and practice of tonality, basic tonicization and modulation, and an introduction to musical form.
Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated competence in theory rudiments, melody writing and elementary harmony.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Continuation of Music 1649A/B. Intermediate theory and analysis of tonal music. Topics covered include harmonic sequences, an introduction to chromatic harmony, and the small forms of tonal music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1649A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will introduce technical concepts and identification skills related to electroacoustic music processes abundantly prevalent in music today.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to music and non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Consideration of various approaches to studying the history of music: guided listening, writing about music, library resources.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduction to the study of the culture and history of popular music of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries and its links to other arts and media.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
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Survey of music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1710F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
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Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduction to music learning theories and how to facilitate musical development. Explores principles of music teaching across the lifespan. Develops awareness of diverse methodological approaches used in studio, classroom, and community settings.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire from the Baroque to the present. Ensembles will include Western Symphony and Western Chamber Orchestra.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for jazz ensembles.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of early music.
Prerequisite(s): Audition and interview.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Faculty supervised accompanying of (1) two non-Performance majors, or (2) one Performance major, or (3) an approved ensemble, in rehearsals and performances.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances and juries. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For students registered in a degree program in Music.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Individual lessons. For students registered in a Faculty other than Music, and for Music students registered in a year in which Applied Music study is not required, or who are eligible for the study of more than one principal instrument.
Prerequisite(s): Audition and permission of the Dean. Non music students must contact the Faculty of Music before classes begin to receive audition information.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Music 1953A/B/Y INTRO TO HISTORICAL KEYBOARD: REPERTOIRE, TECHNIQUE & PERFORMANCE PRACTICE: 1600-1800
An introduction to the playing techniques, repertoire, and performance practices associated with keyboard music and keyboard instruments from 1600 to 1800.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The rehearsal and performance of a broad range of percussion ensemble repertoire including standard, world, jazz and contemporary styles. Further technical, musical and organization skills building on applied study are explored.
Corequisite(s): Open only to students also enrolled in Studio Percussion Music 1920, Music 2920, Music 3920, Music 4920, Music 2921, Music 3921, Music 4921, Music 3922, Music 4922, Music 4923, Music 1925, Music 2925, Music 3925, Music 4925, Music 3924Y, Music 4924Y, Music 3929 or Music 4929.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to Music Students only.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The techniques of singing, vocal repertoire, and performance styles introduced in a group setting. Some solo and small group performances are assigned as determined by individual need and level of ability. Participants in this course should be able to read music.
Extra Information: 3 hours. May not be counted for credit toward a program/module offered by the Don Wright Faculty of Music.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will enable students with no prior musical training to develop guitar performance skills. Students will perform in a solo guitar format utilizing repertoire from a variety of musical traditions.
Antirequisite(s): Music 3862A/B if taken in 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 or 2021-22.
Extra Information: 3 hours. May not be counted for credit toward a program/module offered by the Don Wright Faculty of Music.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Examines the history, principles, and methods of Ethnomusicology. Coursework may include transcription, ethnography, and fieldwork.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Works in smaller forms for voices and instruments. The course will include analysis of pertinent repertoire.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1651A/B with a minimum mark of 70%. Enrolment in the Bachelor of Music with Honours in Composition program, the Bachelor of Music with Honours in Music Research program, the former Bachelor of Music with Honours in Music Theory program, or permission of the department.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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A continuation of Music 1641U. Musicianship skills for chromatic materials. Topics include chromatic solfège, sight singing, dictation, and keyboard harmony.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1641U.
Corequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 1 tutorial hour, 4 months duration.
Course Weight: 0.25
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A continuation of Music 2639U. Musicianship skills for advanced chromatic materials. Topics include sight singing, dictation, and keyboard harmony.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2639U.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 1 tutorial hour, 4 months duration.
Course Weight: 0.25
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Continuation of Music 1651A/B. Advanced theory and analysis of tonal music. Topics include advanced chromatic harmony, imitative contrapuntal forms, and the large forms of tonal music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Study of musical practices from around the world in their social, historical, theoretical, and aesthetic dimensions.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1710F/G and Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A practical introduction to electroacoustic music composition, including digital hardware and software. Students will study appropriate concepts, terminology, and repertoire, and will compose original music in the electroacoustic medium.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The history, nature and function of popular music, with particular reference to rock music. The course will emphasize musical styles, form, instrumentation, vocal timbres and performing style through a study of representative works.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Open to non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The contexts and forms of popular theatre in which music plays a vital part. Emphasis will be on such twentieth-century genres as the Musical, Rock Opera, Musical Comedy, Comic Opera, Operetta and Vaudeville.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Open to non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of various styles of jazz. Consideration of artists, jazz ensembles, the harmonic and rhythmic language of jazz, and performing practices, including the nature and role of improvisation.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Open to non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of the musical art-form of Hip Hop. Consideration of artists, sub-genres, performance practice and cultural impact.
Antirequisite(s): Music 2709A if taken in 2020-21, 2021-22 or 2022-23.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to composing and producing music for video games. Students will gain an understanding of the medium of gaming and the ways game composition differs from other modalities.
Antirequisite(s): Music 2707B if taken in 2022-23, Music 2708B if taken in 2020-21 or 2021-22.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics on the study of music history, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics on the study of music history, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Open to non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics on the study of music history, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to non-music students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of recordings in selected popular music genres, focusing on lyrics, music, performing styles, and arrangement (mixing).
Prerequisite(s): Music 1651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduction to fundamental principles of recording using desktop music facilities.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in either the Major in Popular Music Studies, Specialization in Music Administrative Studies, Bachelor of Music with Honours in Music Research, or permission of the Department of Music Research and Composition.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Survey of music from the Classical and Romantic periods, and music of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1710F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on the rich cultural history and performance traditions of drum music from Africa, Brazil, Cuba and the Middle East. Students will perform within small and large ensembles, while learning correct playing procedures for a variety of percussion instruments including hand drums, bells, and shakers.
Antirequisite(s): Music 3864B if taken in 2018-19, 2019-20 or 2021-22.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students explore the direct application of singing and the voice to conducting gesture, as well as effective teaching, learning and leadership within a choral setting.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A practice-oriented lab for interpretation, development of expressive range, and development of leadership skills in a choral music setting.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will focus on the fundamentals of flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone pedagogy, with an emphasis placed on the remediation of common performance problems experienced by beginning and intermediate level students. Salient repertoire and pedagogical resources for class instruction will be also examined.
Antirequisite(s): the former Music 2863Q/R/S/T, the former Music 2865Q/R/S/T, the former Music 2866Q/R/S/T.
Extra Information: 4 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will focus on the fundamentals of trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba pedagogy, with an emphasis placed on the remediation of common performance problems experienced by beginning and intermediate level students. Salient repertoire and pedagogical resources for class instruction will be also examined.
Antirequisite(s): the former Music 2875Q/R/S/T, the former Music 2876Q/R/S/T.
Extra Information: 4 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Both practical and pedagogical elements of percussion instruction will be covered. Materials and procedures will be appropriate for individual study as well as group instruction.
Extra Information: 2 hours.
Course Weight: 0.25
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Both practical and pedagogical elements of guitar instruction will be covered. Materials and procedures will be appropriate for individual study as well as group instruction.
Extra Information: 2 hours.
Course Weight: 0.25
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This course will focus on the fundamentals of violin, viola, cello, and double bass pedagogy, with an emphasis placed on the remediation of common performance problems experienced by beginning and intermediate level students. Salient repertoire and pedagogical resources for class instruction will be also examined.
Antirequisite(s): the former Music 2885Q/R/S/T, the former Music 2886Q/R/S/T.
Extra Information: 4 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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The rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire from the Baroque to the present. Ensembles will include Western Symphony and Western Chamber Orchestra.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement,
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for jazz ensembles.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of early music.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Faculty supervised accompanying of (1) two non-Performance majors, or (2) one Performance major, or (3) an approved ensemble, in rehearsals and performances.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances and juries. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For second year students registered in the Faculty of Music in any program other than Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 2921.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1920.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For second year students registered in the Faculty of Music in Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 2920.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1920 and completion of successful Performance entrance audition.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For students in the first year of the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Antirequisite(s): Music 2920, Music 2921.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of a Performance Audition. Enrollment in the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. (See the Program Related Fees (pdf) schedule under Fee & Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar’s website.).
Course Weight: 1.00
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Individual lessons. For students registered in a Faculty other than Music, and for Music students registered in a year in which Applied Music study is not required, or who are eligible for the study of more than one principal instrument.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1925.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Intensive study of Italian and German lyric diction and IPA for both languages, including IPA transcription and pronunciation, and performances of songs transcribed into IPA. Students will develop an understanding of the flow of each language in relation to music and in relation to word meaning.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The rehearsal and performance of a broad range of percussion ensemble repertoire including standard, world, jazz and contemporary styles. Further technical, musical and organization skills building on applied study are explored.
Corequisite(s): Open only to students also enrolled in Studio Percussion Music 1920, Music 2920, Music 3920, Music 4920, Music 2921, Music 3921, Music 4921, Music 3922, Music 4922, Music 4923, Music 1925, Music 2925, Music 3925, Music 4925, Music 3924Y, Music 4924Y, Music 3929 or Music 4929.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to Music Students only.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Performing and technical aspects of the production of opera, including musical and dramatic interpretation, stage movement, techniques of stagecraft, lighting, scene construction, make-up, costumes. An audition is required. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 4 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works form the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works form the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works in the chamber music repertoire. An audition may be required. Students accepted into the course will be assigned to small ensembles. Available to students in other faculties by permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 2 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An intensive course of applied vocal instruction and performance practice. Focus is on vocal technique in the bel canto tradition and performance practice of art song and operatic repertoire. The course includes studio instruction from voice faculty, coaching from a vocal coach (pianist), and participation in masterclasses. Participants present a final public concert.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1920 or Music 1925
Course Weight: 1.00
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For-credit internship for up to four months, or a minimum of 120 hours, with a government, private sector or non-governmental organization or industry to provide a practical learning experience related to their program or module within the Don Wright Faculty of Music. May be paid or unpaid.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a BMus program or a BA Major or Specialization or Honours Specialization module within the Don Wright Faculty of Music, completion of at least 10.0 credits, a cumulative average of at least 70%, and no failures. Approval of the Associate Dean (Academic) of the Don Wright Faculty of Music.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail. NOTE: Students are required to maintain a suitable level of performance in the internship position as verified by the employer through evaluations and to submit a final report demonstrating how the experience gained through the internship relates to his/her coursework and program of study. International students should consult with their academic counsellor to confirm eligibility. Other conditions, restrictions, and/or administrative fees may apply for selected internships. Admission may be competitive.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students who will complete an experiential or service learning opportunity may pre-apply for conditional approval to have the work recognized for academic credit. Eligible initiatives include (but are not limited to): Internships; Western Heads East; approved service-learning experiences.
Antirequisite(s): The same course offered through any other Faculty.
Extra Information: 0.5 course, pass/fail
NOTE: Academic credit will be given for the course in the same academic year in which approval was given. Students must consult with the Dean of the Faculty (or designate) prior to departure and present a detailed study/research/work plan. The Dean, in consultation with appropriate departmental advisers will provide the student with detailed criteria which must be fulfilled in order to gain credit for the course. These criteria (in the form of a `contract` to be signed by the student and the Dean), may include, but are not limited to: a detailed report of results (with a specified format/length), a detailed diary or blog, a reflection on the learning experience, an oral presentation to peers and faculty.
The student will report to the Dean upon return or completion of the experience. No credit will be given without prior approval of the Dean and a failing grade will be assigned if students do not fulfill the pre-approved reporting arrangement.
This course may not be used as a substitute for any other course offered by the Faculty of Music, but may count towards the 15.0, 20.0, or 22.0 courses required for graduation, by special permission of the Dean.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of Schenkerian analytic techniques with application to small forms.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the theory and analysis of chromatic harmony for music of the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the analysis of musical form for music of the Baroque and/or Classical periods.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the analysis of musical form for music of the Romantic period.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Study of the practice of modal counterpoint in sixteenth century style. Development of written skills through species counterpoint and free counterpoint in the style of Palestrina and other masters of sacred vocal polyphony, such as Victoria and Lasso.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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Continued study of the practice of modal counterpoint in sixteenth century style, culminating in the composition of motets and/or mass movements.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3610A/B
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Study of the practice of tonal counterpoint in Baroque style. Development of written skills through species counterpoint and free counterpoint in the style of J. S. Bach. Composition of pieces such as choral preludes, binary dances, inventions, and fugal expositions.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Continued study of the practice of tonal counterpoint through the composition of fugue and other polyphonic forms.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3620A/B
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Works in the larger forms for vocal and/or instrumental ensembles. Analysis with an emphasis on twentieth-century literature.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2629 with a mark of 70% ("B").
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Vocal scoring with and without instrumental accompaniment.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Instruments of the orchestra and band. Timbres, ranges, transpositions, terminology, and score arranging. Arranging for orchestral and/or wind ensembles.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theory and analysis of post-tonal music from c.1890-1950, with emphasis on atonal and basic twelve-tone repertoire.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Continuation of material from Music 3649A/B. Theory and analysis of post-tonal music from c.1950 to the present, with emphasis on serial and post-serial repertoire.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3649A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in analysis, composition or theory.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2651A/B, Music 2641U.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Continued study of the terminology and technology of electronic music. Historical development, musique concrète, the “classical” studio, the synthesizer, and computer applications. Survey of the literature with some analysis. Compositional techniques and notation peculiar to electronic music and its real-time performance.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical, cultural, and analytical study of medieval music (c. 900 - 1400).
Prerequisite(s): Music 1750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical, cultural, and analytical study of Renaissance music (c. 1400 - 1600).
Prerequisite(s): Music 1750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical, cultural, and analytical study of Baroque music (c. 1600 - 1750).
Prerequisite(s): Music 1750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical, cultural, and analytical study of Classical music (c. 1750 - 1810).
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical, cultural, and analytical study of Romantic music (c. 1800 - 1900).
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical, cultural, and analytical study of music c. 1900 to 1950.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical , cultural, and analytical study of music c. 1950 to the present.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A consideration of issues bearing on the performance of music composed before c. 1750.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A consideration of issues bearing on the performance of music composed after c. 1750.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A practical study of the principles of bel canto between c. 1750 and c. 1830 in the music of Handel, Mozart, Rossini, and others. Topics include phrasing, ornamentation, register, legato, staccato, messa di voce, tempo rubato, accent and emphasis, recitative and air.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours (practicum).
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in ethnomusicology - the study of musical traditions in their cultural and social contexts.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Detailed study of one or more genres in popular music. Emphasis on repertory, style, and historical context.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1730A/B
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the basics of effective lyric writing using a variety of literary tools.
Antirequisite(s): Writing 3402F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1730A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Writing 3402F/G.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Detailed study of particular artists, styles, or periods in the history and sociology of jazz.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the theory and practice of digitally recording, editing, and mixing acoustic music in ambient spaces with Pro Tools.
Antirequisite(s): Music 3771A/B if taken in 2017-18 or 2019-20.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduction to the tools and techniques of songwriting in a variety of popular music styles.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1730A/B
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Practical acquisition of the fundamental principles essential for preparing pop singers to track and edit vocals.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2736A/B
Extra Information: 3 hours (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours).
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics in the popular music industry, emphasizing its history, business, cultural, legal, and creative contexts.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1730A/B
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theory and practice of project studio construction and implementation, including acoustic treatment and advanced tracking techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2736A/B
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theory and practice of mixing and mastering in a primarily digital environment.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2736A/B
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A summary of early opera (c.1600 to the time of Handel) will lead to a more detailed study of opera's development in the hands of composers such as Pergolesi, Mozart, and Rossini.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical , cultural, and analytical study of Romantic opera.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the historical , cultural, and analytical study of twentieth-century opera.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of symphonic music from the emergence of the genre to the middle of the 19th century.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of symphonic music from the middle of the 19th century to the present.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of the music written for small ensembles from the seventeenth to twentieth centuries.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An examination of various aspects of the history of music in Canada.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study of music in selected socio-political contexts.
Antirequisite(s): Music 3771A/B in Winter 2007 or Fall 2008.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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A course on special topics in the history of music, to be arranged.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1710F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in music history, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Independent research project. Topic and methodology to be determined on an individual basis through consultation between the student and the supervising professor.
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Independent research project for senior students in the Bachelor of Arts (Specialization in Music Administrative Studies) program. Topic and methodology to be determined on an individual basis through consultation between the student and the supervising professor.
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Students investigate how music learning comes about and determine what environmental, mphysical, and psychological conditions play a role in the learning process. Foundational learning and motivation theories are explored, and major theoretical conceptions of emotional response to music and performance anxiety are examined.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1802A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will explore issues affecting music education in practice through readings, lectures, films and class discussion alongside a service-learning placement in a school or community music organization in London or the surrounding area.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1802A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of repertoire selection, score study and applied rehearsal strategy which supports the choral music educator to teach and conduct in a variety of settings, providing a complex understanding of choral music making today.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2832A/B or Music 3841A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to rehearsal strategies and the fundamentals of conducting. Emphasis will be placed on the remediation of instrument-specific performance problems, modeling, terminology, score analysis, and the physical dexterity necessary for clear and fluent conducting that is stylistically appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): At least two quarter courses from Music 2865Q/R/S/T, Music 2866Q/R/S/T, Music 2875Q/R/S/T, Music 2876Q/R/S/T.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the components of a comprehensive music curriculum for elementary school children. Emphasis is placed on reflective practice and the development of the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to plan and implement a music curriculum for a pluralistic society.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will discuss theories of madness and creativity through works of culture and criticism that are situated historically and culturally. Through examining accepted cultural, social, and ethical norms of thought and behavior, students will gain a deeper understanding of how madness and creativity are critical to our humanness.
Antirequisite(s): English 2097A/B, Music 3860A/B or English 2190F/G if taken in winter term of 2015-16, 2016-17 or 2017-18.
Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study of issues such as musical authenticity, ethnocentricity and appropriation as they relate to culture and diversity in the music classroom. Implications for pedagogy, implementation, and course design are considered.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1802A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in music education, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in music education, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in music education, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in music education, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in music education, to be arranged.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the use of computers and related technology, including digital music instruments, in classroom music teaching. Study of the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) international communications protocol for electronic music equipment, and digital sound generation and manipulation. Applications of computer-based music sequencing and editing in music instruction.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire from the Baroque to the present. Ensembles will include Western Symphony and Western Chamber Orchestra.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for jazz ensembles.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of early music.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Faculty supervised accompanying of (1) two non-Performance majors, or (2) one Performance major, or (3) an approved ensemble, in rehearsals and performances.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances and juries. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For third year students registered in the Faculty of Music in any honours program other than Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 3921.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For third year students registered in the Faculty of Music in Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 3920.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For students in the second year of the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Antirequisite(s): Music 3920, Music 3921.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2922. Enrolment in the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related
Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For third year students registered in the general Bachelor of Music programs only in the Faculty of Music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920
Course Weight: 0.50
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Individual lessons. For students registered in a Faculty other than Music, and for Music students registered in a year in which Applied Music study is not required, or who are eligible for the study of more than one principal instrument.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1920 or Music 2925.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For students registered in the general Bachelor of Music programs only who wish to take a full course in lessons.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920 or permission of the department.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Approximately 45 minutes of music performed in a public recital. The program content must be approved by the Department of Music Performance Studies not less than one month prior to the date of public performance. For students registered in the third year of a BMus Honours in Performance program only.
Corequisite(s): Music 3921.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Intensive study of French lyric diction and diction performance practice. Continued study of IPA for French, including IPA transcription and pronunciation, and performances of songs transcribed into IPA. Application of IPA diction studies in performances of selected repertoire in English, Italian, German and French, and other languages as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2942A/B/Y
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920 or Music 2921
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920 or Music 2921
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920 or Music 2921
Course Weight: 1.00
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920 or Music 2921
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920 or Music 2921
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to harpsichord technique and playing by means of study of selected solo repertoire, figured bass, and examination of editorial realizations.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2920 or Music 2921.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The rehearsal and performance of a broad range of percussion ensemble repertoire including standard, world, jazz and contemporary styles. Further technical, musical and organization skills building on applied study are explored.
Corequisite(s): Open only to students also enrolled in Studio Percussion Music 1920, Music 2920, Music 3920, Music 4920, Music 2921, Music 3921, Music 4921, Music 3922, Music 4922, Music 4923, Music 1925, Music 2925, Music 3925, Music 4925, Music 3924Y, Music 4924Y, Music 3929 or Music 4929.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to Music Students only.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of the musical literature for solo piano.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2750F/G and Music 2671F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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An exploration of the classical music industry within the context of the current cultural and economic climate. Topics will include networking, creating a personal portfolio, researching grants and community partnerships, website design, time management, and finances.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Performing and technical aspects of the production of opera, including musical and dramatic interpretation, stage movement, techniques of stagecraft, lighting, scene construction, make-up, costumes. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2970
Extra Information: 4 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2971A/B or Music 2972A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2971A/B or Music 2972A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works from the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2973A/B or Music 2974A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works from the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2973A/B or Music 2974A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works in the chamber music repertoire. An audition may be required. Students accepted into the course will be assigned to small ensembles, with or without keyboard.
Prerequisite(s): Music 2975Y
Extra Information: 2 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to contemporary music from 1945 and after, through preparation and performance of appropriate repertoire in a masterclass setting. This course will incorporate oral presentations involving analysis of performance practice issues along with related artistic and cultural topics.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An intensive course of applied vocal instruction and performance practice. Focus is on vocal technique in the bel canto tradition and performance practice of art song and operatic repertoire. The course includes studio instruction from voice faculty, coaching from a vocal coach (pianist), and participation in masterclasses. Participants present a final public concert.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1920 or Music 1925
Course Weight: 1.00
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A continuation of Music 3629. Students will be expected to complete an extended work for large ensemble.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3629 with 70%.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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A consideration of various issues and approaches to research in musicology and music theory.
Antirequisite(s): The former Music 4630A/B/Y.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Advanced approaches and techniques of songwriting in a variety of popular styles.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3735A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Allows students an opportunity to identify and capitalize on professional avenues for producing, distributing, and marketing music.
Prerequisite(s): One of Music 3738A/B, Music 3739A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The notation and editing of European music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance; principles and practical exercises.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1750F/G.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to philosophy of Music Education. Emphasis is placed on the critical examination of music education philosophy and practice and also on political and other factors affecting music education in school and society.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A continuation of Music 3841A/B with a focus on pedagogical and organizational aspects of instrumental teaching. Topics include rehearsal strategies, choosing repertoire, programing for comprehensive musicianship, beginning band techniques, writing objectives, assessment ideas, and resources for the instrumental music educator.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3841A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Organizing and developing instrumental ensembles, specifically bands. Topics will include: conducting, wind band repertoire, programming, curriculum planning, lesson plan development, and strategies for teaching musical elements, historical styles, and ensemble timbre.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3841A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides students with methods and materials for teaching jazz. Students will be able to initiate a jazz program, list important criteria for selecting appropriate curricular materials, demonstrate effective rehearsal strategies, differentiate characteristics of jazz styles, and demonstrate methods for teaching beginning jazz improvisation.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Music 3841A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduces pedagogical approaches to working with contemporary popular music in education, addressing how popular music can be used creatively in improvisation and composition. Topics include informal learning and non-formal teaching, working with amplified and electronic instruments, playing-by-ear, computers as musical instruments, audio recording and assessment.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1802A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in the study of music education, to be arranged.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1802A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in the study of music education, to be arranged.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1802A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire from the Baroque to the present. Ensembles will include Western Symphony and Western Chamber Orchestra.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for winds, brass and percussion.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement,
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for jazz ensembles.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of early music.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Description: Faculty supervised accompanying of (1) two non-Performance majors, or (2) one Performance major, or (3) an approved ensemble, in rehearsals and performances.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances and juries. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Rehearsal and performance in a Faculty of Music Ensemble. For students registered in the Artist Diploma in Performance (One-Year Program). Available by audition and permission of the Department.
Extra Information: Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for womens choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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The rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed choir.
Extra Information: 4 hours plus performances. Meets large ensemble requirement.
Course Weight: 0
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For fourth year students registered in the Faculty of Music in an honours program other than Performance.
Antirequisite(s): Music 4921.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3920
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For fourth year students registered in the Faculty of Music in the honours performance program.
Antirequisite(s): Music 4920.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For students in the third year of the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Antirequisite(s): Music 4920, Music 4921.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3922. Enrolment in the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Corequisite(s): Music 4931A/B/Y.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument and participation in performance class. For students registered in the Artist Diploma in Performance (One-Year Program).
Corequisite(s): Music 4932A/B/Y.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For fourth year students registered in the general Bachelor of Music programs only in the Faculty of Music.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3924Y or Music 3929.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Individual lessons. For students registered in a Faculty other than Music, and for Music students registered in a year in which Applied Music study is not required, or who are eligible for the study of more than one principal instrument.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Lessons in the student's principal instrument. For students registered in the general Bachelor of Music programs only who wish to take a full course in lessons.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3929 or Music 3924Y or permission of the department.
Extra Information: Students will be billed a fee upon registration. See Program Related Fees (pdf) under Fees and Refund Schedules on the Office of the Registrar's website.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Approximately 60 minutes of music performed in a public recital. The program content must be approved by the Department of Music Performance Studies not less than one month prior to the date of public performance. For students registered in the fourth year of a BMus Honours in Performance program only.
Corequisite(s): Music 4921.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Approximately 50 minutes of music performed in a public recital. The program content must be approved by the Department of Music Performance Studies not less than one month prior to the date of public performance. For students registered in the third year of the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Corequisite(s): Music 4922.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Approximately 60 minutes of music performed in a public recital. Program content approved by the Music Performance Studies Department. For students registered in the Artist Diploma in Performance (One-Year Program) only.
Corequisite(s): Music 4923.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study and performance of Art Song, Cantata and Oratorio Literature. Available to voice and piano students registered in the fourth year of the Bachelor of Music with Honours (Performance) program.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3921
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3921 or Music 3920.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3921 or Music 3920.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Special topics in Music Performance Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3921 or Music 3920.
Course Weight: 1.00
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The rehearsal and performance of a broad range of percussion ensemble repertoire including standard, world, jazz and contemporary styles. Further technical, musical and organization skills building on applied study are explored.
Corequisite(s): Open only to students also enrolled in Studio Percussion Music 1920, Music 2920, Music 3920, Music 4920, Music 2921, Music 3921, Music 4921, Music 3922, Music 4922, Music 4923, Music 1925, Music 2925, Music 3925, Music 4925, Music 3924Y, Music 4924Y, Music 3929 or Music 4929.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Open to Music Students only.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Required of all piano students registered in a Performance program in the fourth year.
Extra Information: 1.5 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A comprehensive survey of voice technique and the methods of voice training, from historical Bel Canto treatises to the most recent scientific studies. Available to vocal students.
Prerequisite(s): Music 1920.
Extra Information: 1.5 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Available to brass students registered in a Performance program in the fourth year.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines the standard clarinet repertoire in context of the instrument's historical development, surveys pedagogical resources, and explores teaching techniques and diagnostic skills for the clarinet with an emphasis on practical application.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Performing and technical aspects of the production of opera, including musical and dramatic interpretation, stage movement, techniques of stagecraft, lighting, scene construction, make-up, costumes.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3970
Extra Information: 4 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3971A/B or Music 3972A/B
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of repertoire composed before 1800 with attention to historical performance practices. The ensemble performs on period instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3971A/B or Music 3972A/B
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works from the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3973A/B or Music 3974B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works from the Chamber Orchestra repertoire with an emphasis on music of the twentieth century. An audition is required.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3973A/B or Music 3974A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The study and performance of selected works in the chamber music repertoire. An audition may be required. Students accepted into the course will be assigned to small ensembles, with or without keyboard.
Prerequisite(s): Music 3975Y
Extra Information: 2 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A course intended to teach the pianist and orchestral instrumentalist the principles of ensemble playing as well as the literature of the Solo Instrumental Works with piano. Designed for students majoring in Piano or Orchestral Instruments in Honours Performance, in third or fourth year. Available to other students by permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours.