Fall 2016 - Department of Music

On this page, you’ll find a list of undergraduate course descriptions to help you select courses in the UNC Department of Music for Fall 2016. Note that this page does not constitute a comprehensive list of music course offerings during the fall semester, and does not include course listings for Department ensembles or private lessons. For the most complete and up-to-date course schedules, please consult the Office of the University Registrar.

MUSC 057 — FYS: Verdi’s Opera — Nadas (MWF 11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.)

Textual and musical analysis of Verdi’s operas (libretto and score) in their sociohistorical contexts

MUSC 089 — FYS: Hip Hop Diplomacy — Katz (TR 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.)

Special topics course. Content will vary each semester.

MUSC 110 — Group Lessons in Piano-Beginning — Otten or Duarte (TR 2:00 – 2:50 p.m.; MF 9:05 – 9:55 a.m.; MF 10:10 – 11:00 a.m.)

Sections by instructor.

MUSC 111 — Group Lessons in Voice-Beginning/Intermediate — Martin (T 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.)

Sections by instructor.

MUSC 112 — Group Lessons in Strings-Guitar — Stewart (M 4:40 – 6:10 p.m.; T 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.; W 4:40 – 6:10 p.m.)

Sections by instructor.

MUSC 120 — Thinking Musically — Fuchs (TR 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)

An introduction to concepts and methods fundamental to the study, practice, and performance of music. The course provides a foundation for undergraduate students interested in the study of music. Students will gain an appreciation for music’s significance across repertories and develop the aptitude to think about music in different ways.

MUSC 121.1 — Fundamentals of Music — Negrete (TR 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.)

Notational and theoretical materials of music, with musicianship skills developed. Intended for the non-major who wishes to learn to express musical ideas in clear, correct notational form.

MUSC 121.2 — Fundamentals of Music — Staff (MWF 11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.)

Notational and theoretical materials of music, with musicianship skills developed. Reserved for music majors.

MUSC 123 — Diction I Italian — Fischer (MW 11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.)

Co-requisite, MUSC 202. Basic principles of diction for singers in English/Italian presented through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

MUSC 125 — Diction III German — Sparks (MW 10:10 – 11:05 a.m.)

Prerequisite, MUSC 123. Basic principles of diction and the International Phonetic Alphabet for singers in German.

MUSC 132.1 — Theory II — Staff (TR 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.)

Prerequisite, MUSC 131. Prerequisite requires a grade of C or better. A continuation of MUSC 131, covering more advanced topics of melody, harmony, counterpoint, rhythm, meter, and form.

MUSC 132.3 — Theory II — Carter (MWF 10:10 – 11:00 a.m.)

Prerequisite, MUSC 131. Prerequisite requires a grade of C or better. A continuation of MUSC 131, covering more advanced topics of melody, harmony, counterpoint, rhythm, meter, and form.

MUSC 133 — Musicianship II — Weisert (M 12:20 – 1:10 p.m.; F 12:20 – 1:10 p.m.) plus recitation

Prerequisites, MUSC 130, and 131 or 131H; corequisite, MUSC 132. A continuation of MUSC 130, with emphasis on intermediate-level musicianship skills.

MUSC 135 — Jazz Harmony — Anderson, S (TR 2:00 – 3:15 p.m.)

Prerequisite, MUSC 131 or 131H. An introduction to the musical materials of jazz, including chord/scale relationships, functional keyboard skills, and harmonic analysis.

MUSC 136 — Keyboard Skills I — Otten or Yang (TR 12:30 – 1:20 p.m.)

Application of music theory to keyboard techniques in playing harmonic progressions, in harmonizing melodies, and in realizing figured bass. Note: Music majors only and department consent required.

MUSC 142 — Great Musical Works — Nadas (MW 9:05 – 9:55 a.m.) plus recitation

May not count for music or general elective credit for music majors. The study of selected works from the Western art tradition, with an emphasis on critical understanding.

MUSC 143 — Introduction to Rock — Brackett (TR 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.)

A survey of rock music styles, focusing primarily on the period 1955 to 1990. Music by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Police, Madonna, and others.

MUSC 145 — Introduction to Jazz — Anderson, S. (TR 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)

A survey of jazz music from its origins to the present. The course builds skills in critical listening and blends discussion of musical materials and historical and cultural contexts.

MUSC 148 — Introduction to Black Music — Ndaliko (TR 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)

An introduction to black musical cultures with a focus on understanding how music is made within social, geographical, and political contexts. The course includes experiential learning, live concert attendance, and conversations with practicing musicians in various musical traditions.

MUSC 155 — Art of the DJ — Adjunct (TR 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.)

An exploration of the important, often misunderstood role of the DJ in modern musical life, with particular attention to the ways in which DJing challenges traditional notions of music, musicianship, and musical instruments. Guest lectures, demonstrations, and tutorials by visiting DJs form a significant component of the course.

MUSC 157 — Rap Lab — Latterner (M 2:30 – 5:10 p.m.)

A hands-on study of the art of emceeing. Students engage in a rigorous lyricism curriculum, developing the skills to write, recite, and improvise lyrics in live and recorded settings. Students also explore the history of hip-hop culture and analyze the aesthetics of emcees from around the world. Note: Instructor consent required.

MUSC 163 — Jazz Improvisation I — Ketch (TR 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.)

Prerequisite, MUSC 135. An introductory course in the development of improvisational skills for the jazz idiom. The primary focus is the introduction of nomenclature, the development of basic jazz vocabulary, and the application of this knowledge using basic jazz tune types.

MUSC 168 — Basic Conducting — Kalam (TR 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)

Basic conducting techniques, score reading, and music performance evaluation for choral and instrumental groups. Note: Instructor consent required.

MUSC 188 — Women in Music — Jennings (TR 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.)

The role of women in performance, composition, patronage, and the music business across a wide range of repertories.

MUSC 228 — Advanced Problems: Choral — Huff (MW 8:00 – 9:55 a.m.)

Prerequisites, MUSC 226 and 227. A continuation of MUSC 226 and 227, allowing students the opportunity to develop further performance skills and pedagogical techniques in music education. Offered in sections: instrumental, vocal, strings.

MUSC 228 — Advanced Problems: Strings — Wissick (MW 8:00 – 9:55 a.m.)

MUSC 234 — World Musics in Theory and Practice — Garcia (TR 11:00 – 12:15 p.m.)

Prerequisites, MUSC 120 and 131. Through the use of various ethnomusicological methodologies, students explore a range of non-Western musical systems in their cultural contexts. Topics of study may include aesthetic theories, cultural meaning, and conflict.

MUSC 239 — Music Technology — Weisert (MWF 10:10 – 11:00 a.m.)

A practical study of selected aspects of computerized music technology, including one or more of music-notation software, MIDI sequencing, digital sound production and storage, and computer composition.

MUSC 254 — Music History I — MacNeil (MWF 11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.)

Prerequisite, MUSC 131. Permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisite. A survey of music’s development from antiquity to 1750, in its stylistic, geographical, political, social, and cultural contexts.

MUSC 266 — Advanced Composition — Anderson, A (MWF 2:30 – 3:20 p.m.)

Prerequisite, MUSC 166. May be repeated for credit. Original compositions in various forms.

MUSC 287 — Opera as Drama — Pierson (TR 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.)

May not count for music or general elective credit for music majors. An introduction to music as related to drama, especially the development of opera and related genres. Study of selected works from different periods and styles.

MUSC 288 — Orchestral Music — Negrete (TR 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.)

May not count for music or general elective credit for music majors. Study of the symphony orchestra, its instruments, and its historical development from the mid-18th century to the present, and the music it plays, including selected works in a variety of styles.

MUSC 291 — Music and Politics — Figueroa (MWF 11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.)

The relationship between music and politics studied through a global range of historical and geographical contexts. The course covers specific musical and political manifestations as well as theoretical approaches to the issue.

MUSC 294 — Bluegrass — Neal (TR 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)

Details to come.

MUSC 309.1 — Advanced Lessons in Conducting – Wind Ensemble — Feldman (TR 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.)

Prerequisite, MUSC 308. May be repeated for up to six hours of credit. Advanced conducting for instrumental or choral ensembles.

MUSC 309.2 — Advanced Lessons in Conducting – Choral — Huff (TR 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.)

Prerequisite, MUSC 308. May be repeated for up to six hours of credit. Advanced conducting for instrumental or choral ensembles.

MUSC 355 — Advanced Seminar in Music: Humans and Machines in Musical Modernity — Figueroa (MWF 9:05 – 9:55 a.m.)

Prerequisite, MUSC 254. Course will address a particular genre, composer, compositional issue, or repertoire, including non-Western and popular musics. Subject matter will vary with the instructor. May be repeated for credit if on a different topic.

MUSC 390H — Honors Seminar: Music and Poetry — Jennings (TR 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.)

Detailed investigation of a specific musical topic from historical and/or theoretical perspectives.

MUSC 471 — Instrumental Performance Repertory — Staff (TBA)

Advanced study of selected performance issues. Maybe repeated for credit. Note: Instructor consent required.

MUSC 493 — Music Internship — Staff (TBA)

Permission of the director of undergraduate studies. Internship directly related to the study, practice, or the business of music. Students must complete at least 100 hours and submit a journal and report upon completion of the internship.