University of Virginia's College at Wise · Courses
MUS
181 courses with the subject MUS, 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.
MUS 1001Music Departmental0
Credit(s) 0 A weekly meeting of all music majors providing opportunity for performance and peer review along with discussion of music curricular topics. Attendance at weekly music departmental meetings is required of all music majors. Seven semesters of successful completion of this course are required for graduation.
Credit(s) 3 A beginning course in music technology that provides an introduction to MIDI, digital audio, computer-aided instruction, musical notation, and multimedia presentation. This course may be cross-listed with MUS 3040 Advanced Music Technology.
Credit(s) 3 A beginning course in an online synchronous modality in music technology that provides an introduction to acoustics, the fundamentals of music, MIDI, digital audio, and recording techniques. All projects will be created using Apple iPad.
Credit(s) 0, .5, 1 The Highland Cavalier Marching Band performs for UVa-Wise home football games and other college events throughout the fall semester. Three to five hours of rehearsal/performance each week. Open to students with prior instrumental experience by audition.
Credit(s) 0, .5, 1 The Pep Band performs exclusively for select college athletic events throughout the semester. One to three hours of rehearsal/performance each week. Open to students with prior instrumental experience.
Credit(s) 0, .5, 1 A jazz ensemble open to all students with previous instrumental jazz experience. Open to students with prior instrumental experience.
Credit(s) 0, .5, 1 A beginner level college jazz combo, will examining and performing various jazz combo pieces selected from extant literature including cool, swing, hard bop, bossa, Latin, samba, funk/rock, and other styles. The primary goal of this course is to review the basic elements of jazz, and to prepare students to investigate the more rudimentary material found in the areas of jazz improvisation.
Credit(s) 0, .5, 1 The Flute Ensemble at UVA Wise is a small ensemble featuring C Flute and other members of the flute family (Piccolo, Alto Flute). Ensemble members will explore diverse musical styles from Baroque through Modern, including extended techniques like beatboxing, Jazz, and Traditional styles (Appalachian, Irish and Scottish). This chamber music experience is designed to create more small group performance opportunities for music majors, minors, AND non-majors with a high school flute background. The ensemble will meet once weekly for 90 minutes to rehearse and will present a concert each semester. Off-campus performance opportunities will be scheduled based on interest and availability of the performers.
Credit(s) 0, .5, 1 In this course students will explore and develop a variety of musical theater vocal and acting techniques through rehearsal, individual coaching, and performance.
Credit(s) 1 Open to students without prior vocal training. Development of general musicianship through the study of elementary vocal literature, skills in sight singing, interpretation, and basic vocal techniques.
Credit(s) 1 This course is intended for music major instrumentalists or singers with no previous piano experience. Students will develop their general musicianship through the study of elementary keyboard skills. Skills in sight reading, improvisation, transposition, harmonization, interpretation, and basic piano technique will be covered. Students must read rhythmic notation and pitch notation in at least treble or bass clef before enrolling.
Credit(s) 1 This course is intended for music major instrumentalists or singers who have completed MUS 1251 or have placed into it via a placement exam. Students will develop their general musicianship through the study of advanced keyboard skills. Skills in sight reading, improvisation, transposition, harmonization, interpretation, and advanced piano technique will be covered. The Division of Music Class Piano Proficiency Examination will be given as the final exam in the course and must be successfully completed in order to receive a passing grade in MUS 1252. Prerequisites MUS 1251
Credit(s) 1 This course is intended for non-music majors with no previous piano experience. Students will learn the piano at a pace geared towards beginners. Skills in sight reading, improvisation, interpretation, and basic piano technique will be covered. Students do not need to read rhythmic notation and pitch notation before enrolling, but are encouraged to have some prior music reading experience.
Credit(s) 1 Open to students without prior guitar experience. Development of general musicianship through the study of elementary guitar literature, skills in sight reading, improvisation, transposition, harmonization, interpretation, and basic guitar technique.
Credit(s) 1 This course number represents the music courses in the 13XX range that are Applied Music Secondary. It may represent instruments or voice selections.
Credit(s) 2 This course number represents the music courses in the 14XX range that are Applied Music Principal. It may represent instruments or voice selections.
Credit(s) 1 The development of aural skills and sight-singing skills through listening and performing exercises based on the musical materials studied in MUS 1551 .
Credit(s) 3 A continuation of MUS 1551 . Exploration of the diatonic and chromatic harmonies typically exhibited in the Classical period as well as its general compositional forms. Prerequisites MUS 1551
Credit(s) 1 Continued development of aural and sight singing skills through listening and performing exercises based on the musical materials studied in MUS 1553 . Prerequisites MUS 1552 and MUS 1553
Credit(s) 3 A study of the materials of music as a means of developing listening skills. Emphasis on perception and understanding of a variety of musical styles.
Credit(s) 3 Survey of the history and development of popular music in the United States from the mid-nineteenth century minstrel show to present day forms as well as an exploration of music cultures throughout the world. Students seeking upper-level credit for this course will complete a research project in addition to the assignments in MUS 2038. Music majors must enroll in MUS 3038.
Credit(s) 1 Continuation in the development of general musicianship through the study of intermediate guitar literature, skills in sight reading, improvisation, transposition, harmonization, interpretation, and basic guitar technique. Prerequisites MUS 1265
Credit(s) 2 This course number represents the music courses in the 24XX range that are Applied Music Principal. It may represent instruments or voice selections.
Credit(s) 3 This course is required for all music majors. Students will study materials, methods, literature, and pedagogy of the primary brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. Course assignments include readings and research, examination of appropriate materials and equipment pertaining to band instrument instruction, a performance and teaching laboratory component, and practicum experiences.
Credit(s) 1 The development of aural skills and sight-singing skills through listening and performing exercises based on the musical materials studied in MUS 2551 . Prerequisites MUS 1554
Credit(s) 3 A continuation of MUS 2551 . Exploration of the diatonic and chromatic harmonies typically exhibited in the Romantic period and introduction to compositional techniques of the 20th century. Prerequisites MUS 2551
Credit(s) 1 A continued development of aural and sight singing skills through listening and performing exercises based on the musical materials studied in MUS 2553 . Prerequisites Placement by entrance exam or MUS 2552 Corequisites MUS 2553
Credit(s) 3 A study of the materials of music as a means of developing listening skills. Emphasis on perception and understanding of a variety of musical styles. Students enrolled in the 3030 level of this course will be expected to complete extra projects to demonstrate understanding of the material.
Credit(s) 3 Survey of the history and development of popular music in the United States from the mid-nineteenth century minstrel show to present day forms as well as an exploration of music cultures throughout the world. Students seeking upper-level credit for this course will complete a research project in addition to the assignments in MUS 2038. Music majors must enroll in MUS 3038.
Credit(s) 3 An advanced course in music technology that continues instruction began in MUS 1040 in the areas of MIDI, digital audio, computer-aided instruction, musical notation, and multimedia presentation. As in MUS 1040 , emphasis is placed on the integration of technological skills acquired into research and teaching. This course may be cross-listed with MUS 1040 . Students taking the course as the advanced level will be required to do additional work.
Credit(s) 3 A beginning course in an online synchronous modality in music technology that provides an introduction to acoustics, the fundamentals of music, MIDI, digital audio, and recording techniques. All projects will be created using Apple iPad. Students enrolled in the 3070 level of this course will be expected to complete extra projects to demonstrate understanding of the material.
Credit(s) 0, .5, 1 The Highland Cavalier Marching Band performs for UVa-Wise home football games and other college events throughout the fall semester. Three to five hours of rehearsal/performance each week. Open to students with prior instrumental experience by audition.
Credit(s) 0, .5, 1 The Pep Band performs exclusively for select college athletic events throughout the semester. One to three hours of rehearsal/performance each week. Open to students with prior instrumental experience.
Credit(s) 0, .5, 1 A jazz ensemble open to all students with previous instrumental jazz experience. Open to students with prior instrumental experience.
Credit(s) 0, .5, 1 A beginner level college jazz combo, will examining and performing various jazz combo pieces selected from extant literature including cool, swing, hard bop, bossa, Latin, samba, funk/rock, and other styles. The primary goal of this course is to review the basic elements of jazz, and to prepare students to investigate the more rudimentary material found in the areas of jazz improvisation.
Credit(s) 0, .5, 1 The Flute Ensemble at UVA Wise is a small ensemble featuring C Flute and other members of the flute family (Piccolo, Alto Flute). Ensemble members will explore diverse musical styles from Baroque through Modern, including extended techniques like beatboxing, Jazz, and Traditional styles (Appalachian, Irish and Scottish). This chamber music experience is designed to create more small group performance opportunities for music majors, minors, AND non-majors with a high school flute background. The ensemble will meet once weekly for 90 minutes to rehearse and will present a concert each semester. Off-campus performance opportunities will be scheduled based on interest and availability of the performers.
Credit(s) 0, .5, 1 In this course students will explore and develop a variety of musical theater vocal and acting techniques through rehearsal, individual coaching, and performance.
Credit(s) 1 Continuation in the development of general musicianship through the study of advanced guitar literature, skills in sight reading, improvisation, transposition, harmonization, interpretation, and basic guitar technique. Prerequisites MUS 2265
Credit(s) 2 This course number represents the music courses in the 34XX range that are Applied Music Principal. It may represent instruments or voice selections.
Credit(s) 3 This course will continue the development of basic conducting techniques introduced in MUS 3520 , as well as the exploration of specific conducting techniques for choral and instrumental ensembles, as will as a general review of instrumental and choral literature. The Choral portion of the course will focus on choral development through warm-ups and breathing exercises, and will explore various examples of choral literature from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary musical eras. The Instrumental portion will emphasize literature for wind ensembles and bands. This course is team-taught, and a course assignment calendar will be provided. Final grades will be equally weighted between the choral and instrumental portion of the course. Prerequisites MUS 3520
Credit(s) 2 An introduction to the techniques of orchestration and arranging for woodwind, brass, string and percussion instruments as well as piano and chorus. Prerequisites MUS 1553
Credit(s) 2 This course will introduce and develop skills for pronunciation of English, French, German, Italian, Latin, and Spanish languages in singing and speaking through study of the International Phonetic Alphabet symbols and sounds.
Credit(s) 3 This course will cover the anatomical, physiological, and acoustic elements of singing as a means of providing students with a detailed working knowledge of the vocal mechanism. Emphasis will be placed on application of these principles in performance and instruction.
Credit(s) 3 This course will use the anatomical, physiological, and acoustic elements of singing as covered in MUS 3782 Vocal Pedagogy I for practical application in students’ own lesson and teaching. Each student will teach a pupil in private voice lessons in order to develop and codify a philosophy of healthy voice teaching. Prerequisites MUS 3782
Credit(s) 2 Presentation of a 40-minute lecture recital with detailed program notes that serves as the “capstone” for the BA-Music degree. During the semester of registration in MUS 3900, students receive one 60-minuted applied lesson per week.
Credit(s) 2 This course number represents the music courses in the 44XX range that are Applied Music Principal. It may represent instruments or voice selections.
Credit(s) 3 A survey of instructional method and literature for beginning, intermediate, and advanced school chorus, band, and general music courses. Includes curriculum planning, rehearsal techniques, performance practices for various style periods and cultures. Prerequisites MUS 3520
Credit(s) 3 Introduces methods and materials for teaching basic musical concepts in the elementary classroom. Music activities suitable for children in grades K-6: singing, movement, listening, and instrumental activities appropriate to child growth and development.
Credit(s) 3 A course that prepares instrumental music education students with the requirements and responsibilities of teaching winds and percussion in middle and secondary schools. Prerequisites MUS 4711 and MUS 4784, TEP
Credit(s) 3 Secondary Choral/Instrumental Methods is a comprehensive study in materials, techniques, methods, and problem-solving strategies for the teacher of choral and instrumental music in the public schools through lecture, demonstration and field experience. This course is team-taught, and course assignment schedules will be provided. Includes practicum hours. Offered alternating fall semesters (odd year).
Credit(s) 2 Presentation of a 60-minute performance recital during the Senior year. During the semester of registration in MUS 4900, students receive one 60-minute private lesson per week.
