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19 courses with the subject MUA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MUA 101Concert Choir0-1

The UT Southern Concert Choir is a mixed, SATB choral ensemble, devoted to the study of music within the historical choral canon. The UT Southern Concert Choir represents UT Southern in annual concerts and tours, as well as performances at churches and civic functions. This course may be repeated four times for credit.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated four times for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
MUA 108Recital Attendance & Performance0

Recital Attendance & Performance encourages every music student to experience as many music offerings as possible in the development of comprehensive musical literacy, and to foster an environment where students support their peers in the context of a shared musical experience. All students enrolled in private instrumental instruction must also be registered for Recital Attendance & Performance. To pass, students are required to attend ten of the Music Program Recitals on Friday mornings, and five eligible evening concerts for a combined fifteen concerts throughout the semester.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
MUA 121Instrumental Ensemble0-1

This performance group covers a variety of styles from praise to jazz. Public performance and outreach are requirements of this ensemble. This course may be repeated eight times for credit.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated eight times for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Audition Offered: Fall, Spring
MUA 141Quark String Ensemble0-1

Composed of string instrumentalists, this ensemble may fall under the category of string quartet, chamber ensemble, or other small group ensemble depending on student enrollment and the make-up of instruments. Public performance and outreach are requirements of this ensemble. This course may be repeated eight times for credit.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated eight times for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Audition Offered: Fall, Spring
MUA 151Guitar I3

This course provides a systematic study of beginner guitar repertoire and technique with an emphasis on guitar performance, music literacy, and collaboration. Participation in this course does not require prior musical experience and is suitable for students of any discipline.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Audition or Invitation
MUA 161Beginning Piano Class I3

This course will emphasize basic piano skills such as note reading, basic chord knowledge, playing by ear, and improvising. Students will also develop a basic technique, play elementary repertoire, and learn fundamentals of music theory. This is a beginning music course for those with little to no prior musical training, and it is suitable for students of any discipline.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission required for all non-music majors Offered: Fall
MUA 162Beginning Piano Class II3

This course is intended for students who have some background in piano or have taken Beginning Piano Class I. Scales are the primary focus for this course, and students will apply their scale knowledge through repertoire, chord playing, playing by ear, sight-reading, harmonizing, and improvising.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
MUA 161 with a grade of C- or higher or instructor permission Offered: Spring
MUA 177Applied Music Lessons I1

Applied music courses are required for all music majors and music minors and typically consist of one half-hour of private instruction for music minors and one hour of private instruction for music majors each week. Students enrolled in Applied Lessons are expected to enter lessons with some experience on their chosen instrument. Music majors and minors must take all their required applied lessons on the same instrument and will be required to complete a performance jury at the end of every semester, except for students who successfully complete a capstone recital in the final semester of study. Continuation to the next level of lessons requires successful completion of the previous level.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Audition
Corequisite
MUA 108 Offered: Fall, Spring
MUA 178Applied Music Lessons II1

Applied music courses are required for all music majors and music minors and typically consist of one half-hour of private instruction for music minors and one hour of private instruction for music majors each week. Students enrolled in Applied Lessons are expected to enter lessons with some experience on their chosen instrument. Music majors and minors must take all their required applied lessons on the same instrument and will be required to complete a performance jury at the end of every semester, except for students who successfully complete a capstone recital in the final semester of study. Continuation to the next level of lessons requires successful completion of the previous level.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Audition; Grade of C- or better in previous level to continue to next level
Corequisite
MUA 108 Offered: Fall, Spring
MUA 261Class Piano III1

This is the third course in a four-semester sequence designed to develop basic keyboard and musicianship skills including technique, sight reading, harmonization, accompaniment, theory, and piano repertoire in preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
MUA 162 with a grade of C- or higher or instructor permission
Corequisite
MUS 201 and MUS 204 Offered: Fall
MUA 262Class Piano IV1

This is the fourth course in a four-semester sequence designed to develop basic keyboard and musicianship skills including technique, sight reading, harmonization, accompaniment, theory, and piano repertoire in preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
MUA 261 with a grade of C- or higher or instructor permission
Corequisite
MUS 202 and MUS 205 Offered: Spring
MUA 277Applied Music Lessons III1

Applied music courses are required for all music majors and music minors and typically consist of one half-hour of private instruction for music minors and one hour of private instruction for music majors each week. Students enrolled in Applied Lessons are expected to enter lessons with some experience on their chosen instrument. Music majors and minors must take all their required applied lessons on the same instrument and will be required to complete a performance jury at the end of every semester, except for students who successfully complete a capstone recital in the final semester of study. Continuation to the next level of lessons requires successful completion of the previous level.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Grade of C- or better in previous level
Corequisite
MUA 108 Offered: Fall, Spring
MUA 278Applied Music Lessons IV1

Applied music courses are required for all music majors and music minors and typically consist of one half-hour of private instruction for music minors and one hour of private instruction for music majors each week. Students enrolled in Applied Lessons are expected to enter lessons with some experience on their chosen instrument. Music majors and minors must take all their required applied lessons on the same instrument and will be required to complete a performance jury at the end of every semester, except for students who successfully complete a capstone recital in the final semester of study. Continuation to the next level of lessons requires successful completion of the previous level.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Grade of C- or better in previous level to continue to next level
Corequisite
MUA 108 Offered: Fall, Spring
MUA 301Concert Choir1

The UT Southern Concert Choir is a mixed, SATB choral ensemble, devoted to the study of music within the historical choral canon. The UT Southern Concert Choir represents UT Southern in annual concerts and tours, as well as performances at churches and civic functions. This course may be repeated four times for credit.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated four times for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
MUA 302Chamber Choir0-1

The UT Southern Chamber Choir is a select, auditioned mixed SATB choral ensemble, devoted to the study of music within the historical canon with an emphasis on challenging music for unaccompanied vocal ensemble. This course may be repeated eight times for credit.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated eight times for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Audition or Invitation Offered: Fall, Spring
MUA 377Applied Music Lessons V1

Applied music courses are required for all music majors and music minors and typically consist of one half-hour of private instruction for music minors and one hour of private instruction for music majors each week. Students enrolled in Applied Lessons are expected to enter lessons with some experience on their chosen instrument. Music majors and minors must take all their required applied lessons on the same instrument and will be required to complete a performance jury at the end of every semester, except for students who successfully complete a capstone recital in the final semester of study. Continuation to the next level of lessons requires successful completion of the previous level.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Grade of C- or better in previous level to continue to next level
Corequisite
MUA 108 Offered: Fall, Spring
MUA 378Applied Music Lessons VI1

Applied music courses are required for all music majors and music minors and typically consist of one half-hour of private instruction for music minors and one hour of private instruction for music majors each week. Students enrolled in Applied Lessons are expected to enter lessons with some experience on their chosen instrument. Music majors and minors must take all their required applied lessons on the same instrument and will be required to complete a performance jury at the end of every semester, except for students who successfully complete a capstone recital in the final semester of study. Continuation to the next level of lessons requires successful completion of the previous level.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Grade of C- or better in previous level to continue to next level
Corequisite
MUA 108 Offered: Fall, Spring
MUA 477Applied Music Lessons VII1

Applied music courses are required for all music majors and music minors and typically consist of one half-hour of private instruction for music minors and one hour of private instruction for music majors each week. Students enrolled in Applied Lessons are expected to enter lessons with some experience on their chosen instrument. Music majors and minors must take all their required applied lessons on the same instrument and will be required to complete a performance jury at the end of every semester, except for students who successfully complete a capstone recital in the final semester of study. Continuation to the next level of lessons requires successful completion of the previous level.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Grade of C- or better in previous level to continue to next level
Corequisite
MUA 108 Offered: Fall, Spring
MUA 478Applied Music Lessons VIII1

Applied music courses are required for all music majors and music minors and typically consist of one half-hour of private instruction for music minors and one hour of private instruction for music majors each week. Students enrolled in Applied Lessons are expected to enter lessons with some experience on their chosen instrument. Music lessons on the same instrument and will be required to complete a performance jury at the end of every semester, except for students who successfully complete a capstone recital in the final semester of study. Continuation to the next level of lessons requires successful completion of the previous level.

Subject
MUA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Grade of C- or better in previous level to continue to next level
Corequisite
MUA 108 Offered: Fall, Spring

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