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3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3L-0) Open Study: Open, Spring / Summer

Computer technology with a focus on MIDI, synthesis, and software programs for sequencing, music notation, audio recording and transformation, and music on the Internet. Prerequisites: ability to read music. Registration priority will be given to BMus (all routes), BMus/BEd, BEd Music Major/Minor, BA (Honors) Music Major and BA Music Major students.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-3L-0)

A continuation of MUSIC 151. Prerequisite: MUSIC 151. Corequisite: MUSIC 255 or 256 or consent of Department.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-3L-0)

A continuation of MUSIC 151. Prerequisite: MUSIC 151. Corequisite: MUSIC 255 or 256 or consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Elementary contrapuntal writing; analysis of Baroque and Classical Music. Prerequisites: MUSIC 150 or 155 and 156.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Advanced analysis, study of works from the late Classical and Romantic repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSIC 255.

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

A study of the technical and expressive characteristics of the standard orchestral instruments. An introduction to historical developments in orchestration is included. Prerequisites: MUSIC 150 or 156 or equivalent. Formerly MUSIC 462.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0.5-0-0)

Prerequisite: Permission from the Department based on portfolio review. Twenty-six half-hour composition tutorials over two terms. Note: Public performance of works completed in the course will be expected. Registration priority given to BMus, BA (Honors) Music Major, BEd Music Major/Minor, and BA Music Major students.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0.5-0-0)

Prerequisite: Permission from the Department based on portfolio review. Twenty-six half-hour composition tutorials over two terms. Note: Public performance of works completed in the course will be expected. Registration priority given to BMus, BA (Honors) Music Major, BEd Music Major/Minor, and BA Music Major students.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A study of music history and culture in the West up to circa 1800, exploring social, stylistic, material and intellectual perspectives with attention to listening, score reading, research, critical thinking, and communication skills. Prerequisite: MUSIC 186 or consent of the department. Not available to students with credit in MUSIC 281.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A study of music history and culture in the West from circa 1800 to the present, exploring social, stylistic, material and intellectual perspectives with attention to listening, score reading, research, critical thinking, and communication skills. Prerequisite: MUSIC 186 or consent of the department. Not available to students with credit in MUSIC 282.

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

Prerequisites: MUSIC 221, 224, 225, or equivalent.

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

Prerequisite: MUSIC 303.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

The history of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and settler musics in Canada from the sixteenth-century to the present. Prerequisite: One of MUSIC 101, 102, 103, or 186, or consent of the department.

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

Development of basic conducting techniques and score reading. Prerequisites: MUSIC 150 or 156, and 151, or equivalent. Registration priority will be given to BMus/BEd and BEd Music Major students.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3L-0)

The application of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to singing in English and German. Prerequisite: MUSIC 125 (Voice) or consent of Department. Not open to students with credit in MUSIC 320.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3L-0)

The application of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to singing in French and Italian. Prerequisite: MUSIC 125 (Voice) or consent of Department. Not open to students with credit in MUSIC 320.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open, Spring / Summer

Not available to students with credit in MUSIC 265. May require payment of additional student instructional support fees when associated with Study Abroad program offered off campus. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

An extensive study of art song and concert repertoire composed for solo voice. Course format is seminar- and performance-based. Prerequisite: MUSIC 225 (voice or any instrument) or equivalent.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

A continuation of the study of art song and concert repertoire composed for solo voice. Course format is seminar-and performance-based. Prerequisite: MUSIC 409.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

Prerequisite: consent of the Department.

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

Prerequisite: MUSIC 315.

Effective: 2026-01-01 MUSIC 416 - Instrumental Conducting

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-1L-0)

Prerequisite: MUSIC 315.

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

Prerequisite: MUSIC 315.

1.5 units (fi 9)(TWO TERM, 0.5-0-0)

Restricted to BMus (all routes), BMus/BEd and BEd students majoring in secondary music education. Twenty-six half-hour lessons for two terms. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

1.5 units (fi 9)(TWO TERM, 0.5-0-0)

Restricted to BMus (all routes), BMus/BEd and BEd students majoring in secondary music education. Twenty-six half-hour lessons for two terms. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

3 units (fi 9)(EITHER, 1-0-0)

Open only to non-BMus students and students transferring into the BMus Composition and Theory route. Thirteen one-hour lessons for one term. Prerequisites: MUSIC 224 or equivalent and consent of Department.

3 units (fi 15)(TWO TERM, 2-0-0)

Restricted to BMus (all routes) and BMus/BEd students. Note: Students intending to enrol in MUSIC 526 are required to have successfully presented a public recital while enrolled in MUSIC 425. Prerequisite: MUSIC 225.

3 units (fi 15)(TWO TERM, 2-0-0)

Restricted to BMus (all routes) and BMus/BEd students. Note: Students intending to enrol in MUSIC 526 are required to have successfully presented a public recital while enrolled in MUSIC 425. Prerequisite: MUSIC 225.

1.5 units (fi 9)(TWO TERM, 0.5-0-0)

Open only to non- BMus students and students transferring into the BMus Composition and Theory route. Thirteen one-hour lessons for one term. Prerequisites: MUSIC 224 or equivalent and consent of Department.

1.5 units (fi 9)(TWO TERM, 0.5-0-0)

Open only to non- BMus students and students transferring into the BMus Composition and Theory route. Thirteen one-hour lessons for one term. Prerequisites: MUSIC 224 or equivalent and consent of Department.

3 units (fi 15)(TWO TERM, 1-0-0)

For non-BMus students. Twenty-six one-hour lessons for two terms. Prerequisite: consent of Department, based on audition. Not to be taken by students with credit in MUSIC 420.

3 units (fi 15)(TWO TERM, 1-0-0)

For non-BMus students. Twenty-six one-hour lessons for two terms. Prerequisite: consent of Department, based on audition. Not to be taken by students with credit in MUSIC 420.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-4L-0) Open Study: Spring / Summer

Musical and practical aspects of band conducting. Prerequisite: A conducting course or substantial conducting experience.

3 units (fi 9)(EITHER, 1-0-0)

Restricted to BMus (all routes), BMus/BEd, and BEd students majoring in secondary music education. Thirteen one-hour lessons for one term. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A comprehensive study of vocal techniques, and methods of vocal training in classical singing, including the physicality of the instrument. Prerequisites: MUSIC 221 or 225, or 224, or equivalent.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A continuing study of vocal techniques, and methods of vocal training in classical singing, including the physicality of the instrument. Prerequisite: MUSIC 435.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-2L-0)

Prerequisite: consent of Department, based on audition.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-2L-0)

Prerequisite: consent of Department, based on audition.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-4L-0) Open Study: Open

Concert Choir or Madrigal Singers. Prerequisite: consent of Department, based on audition.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-4L-0) Open Study: Open

Concert Choir or Madrigal Singers. Prerequisite: consent of Department, based on audition.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-4L-0) Open Study: Open

Wind Ensemble, University Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band, or Guitar Ensemble. Prerequisite: consent of Department based on audition.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-4L-0) Open Study: Open

Wind Ensemble, University Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band, or Guitar Ensemble. Prerequisite: consent of Department based on audition.

3 units (fi 6)(VAR, 0-4L-0)

Prerequisite: consent of Department based upon audition.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-4L-0)

Prerequisite: consent of Department based upon audition.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-4L-0)

Prerequisite: consent of Department based upon audition.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-4L-0) Open Study: Open

The classical music of India, through group instruction in singing, table (drums), sitar (plucked lute), sarangi (bowed lute), bansuri (flute), harmonium, ensemble performance, and related readings, films and discussions. A set of instruments will be available. The ability to read music is not required. Course may be repeated where topics vary. Prerequisite: MUSIC 143 or consent of Department based on assessment in the first class.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-4L-0) Open Study: Open, Spring / Summer

Polyphonic and polyrhythmic music of West Africa, through ensemble performance of the percussion and vocal music of the Ewe people of Ghana, and related readings, films and discussions. A set of Ewe percussion instruments will be available. The ability to read music is not required. Course may be repeated where topics vary. Prerequisite: MUSIC 144 or consent of the Department based on assessment in the first class.

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-3L-0)

Electroacoustic music techniques, history and repertoire. Prerequisite: consent of department. Registration priority will be given to BMus (all routes), BA (Honors) Music Major, BEd Music Major/Minor, BA Music Major and graduate students in Music.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-4L-0) Open Study: Open

The coaching and staging of opera literature. Prerequisite: consent of Department, based on audition.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-4L-0) Open Study: Open

The coaching and staging of opera literature. Prerequisite: consent of Department, based on audition.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-4L-0) Open Study: Open

Graduate Choral Conductors' Ensemble (Vocal), Graduate Choral Conductors' Ensemble (Instrumental), or Graduate Recital Choir. Prerequisite: Consent of Department, based on audition. Note: Does not fulfill large-ensemble requirements in BMus (all routes) and BMus/BEd programs.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-4L-0) Open Study: Open

Graduate Choral Conductors' Ensemble (Vocal), Graduate Choral Conductors' Ensemble (Instrumental), or Graduate Recital Choir. Prerequisite: Consent of Department, based on audition. Note: Does not fulfill large-ensemble requirements in BMus (all routes) and BMus/BEd programs.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-4L-0) Open Study: Open

The study of Middle Eastern and North African vocal and instrumental music (primarily Arab, Persian, and Turkish musical traditions) through group instruction and ensemble performance, and related readings, films, and discussions. The ability to read music is not required. Some traditional instruments will be available. Course may be repeated where topics vary. Prerequisite: MUSIC 148 or consent of Department based on assessment in the first class.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3L-0)

Analysis of a range of 20th century and contemporary repertoires through performance and coaching. Prerequisite: MUSIC 455, or consent of department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3L-0)

The development of advanced musicianship skills. Prerequisites: MUSIC 250 or 256, and 251, or equivalent.

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

Theories of art music composed between 1900 and 1950. Prerequisite: MUSIC 256. Not to be taken by students with credit in MUSIC 256 prior to 2008.

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

Analysis of popular musics. Prerequisite: MUSIC 256.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Theories of art music composed after 1950. Not to be taken by students with credit in MUSIC 455 prior to 2008. Prerequisite: MUSIC 455 taken in 2008 or later.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Prerequisite: MUSIC 221, 224, 225, 226, 227, or consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

A detailed study of orchestration and its historical developments. Prerequisite: MUSIC 263.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

Explores music and sound as central aspects of religious concepts, meaning, and performance, with special emphasis on ritual. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

Variable topic course which may be taken more than once if topic(s) vary.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

Addresses the sonic practices of Islamic rituals, Muslim discourses about music, and the relation of both to the rich diversity of religious and musical practices in Muslim societies around the globe. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Tutorial instruction in either acoustic or electronic free composition. Public performance of compositions is required. Prerequisite: MUSIC 270 (or equivalent) and consent of the Department based on portfolio review. Pre or corequisite: MUSIC 263. Registration priority given to BMus, BA (Honors) Music Major, BEd Music Major/Minor, and BA Music Major students.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Tutorial instruction in either acoustic or electronic free composition. Public performance of compositions is required. Prerequisite: MUSIC 470 and consent of the Department based on portfolio review. Pre or corequisite: MUSIC 445. Registration priority given to BMus, BA (Honors) Music Major, BEd.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

A study of the music cultures of the African continent, including Indigenous instruments, traditional and popular genres and styles, and social, economic, and political factors. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

The music of Inner and Central Asia, with specific emphasis on areas inhabited by Persian-speaking peoples or broadly influenced by Persian literature and culture. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Overview of acoustic and/or electroacoustic repertoire since 1970. Co- or Prerequisite: MUSIC 256 or consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Prerequisite: Music 256 or consent of the Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

Prerequisite: consent of Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

Prerequisite: consent of Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

Prerequisite: consent of Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Prerequisite: consent of Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

The intersections of music and media from academic, analytical, historical and critical perspectives. Prerequisite: consent of the Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

The role of music and its technologies in constructing, enacting,and contesting collective and individual. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-4L-0)

Performance and coaching experience in a range of 20thcentury and contemporary repertoires. Prerequisite: consent of the Department based on audition.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-4L-0)

Performance and coaching experience in a range of 20thcentury and contemporary repertoires. Prerequisite: consent of the Department based on audition.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-2L-0) Open Study: Open

Improvised, experimental music explored through creative exercises, group instruction and performance. No formal training is required. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-2L-0) Open Study: Open

Improvised, experimental music explored through creative exercises, group instruction and performance. No formal training is required. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Open

This course introduces students to a specialized literature focusing on today's music careers and the business of music in a Canadian context.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Restricted to BA Honors Music major students.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Prerequisite: consent of Department. Registration priority given to MA students in music, MMus, BMus (Music History), BMus (World Music), and BA (Honors) Music Major students. If space remains, restricted to BMus (all routes) students only.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Independent research in a specific area of the student's interest. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Through assigned readings, group conversation, weekly short written assignments, and practice in peer editing and revision, students will develop a clear and personal style of writing about music and sound. Open to graduate students in music and related fields. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0) Open Study: Open

A variable topic, advanced study of music in the lands that make up Canada. Prerequisite: One of MUSIC 101, 102, 103, 186, 201, 202, 203, 283, 284, or 314; or consent of the Department.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

An extensive study of art song and concert repertoire composed for solo voice. Course format is seminar- and performance-based.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

A continuation of the study of art song and concert repertoire composed for solo voice. Course format is seminar-and performance-based. Prerequisite: MUSIC 409.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3L-0)

An advanced application of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to singing in English and German.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3L-0)

An advanced application of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to singing in French and Italian.

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
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1.5 units (fi 9)(TWO TERM, 0.5-0-0)

Restricted to BMus (all routes), BMus/BEd and BEd students majoring in secondary music education. Twenty-six half-hour lessons for two terms. Prerequisite: consent of Department.