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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Overview of acoustic and/or electroacoustic repertoire since 1970. Co- or Prerequisite: MUSIC 256 or consent of Department.
Prerequisite: Music 256 or consent of the Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Prerequisite: consent of Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies.
Prerequisite: consent of Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies.
Prerequisite: consent of Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies.
Prerequisite: consent of Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies.
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.
The role of music and its technologies in constructing, enacting,and contesting collective and individual. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.
Performance and coaching experience in a range of 20thcentury and contemporary repertoires. Prerequisite: consent of the Department based on audition.
Performance and coaching experience in a range of 20thcentury and contemporary repertoires. Prerequisite: consent of the Department based on audition.
Improvised, experimental music explored through creative exercises, group instruction and performance. No formal training is required. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.
Improvised, experimental music explored through creative exercises, group instruction and performance. No formal training is required. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.
This course introduces students to a specialized literature focusing on today's music careers and the business of music in a Canadian context.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Restricted to BA Honors Music major students.
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.
Independent research in a specific area of the student's interest. Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Through lectures, assigned readings, and short written assignments, students will investigate technical aspects relevant to writing about music. Uses of grammar, rhetoric, and the graphic design of musical illustrations will be addressed in order to develop facility, as well as a clear and personal style of paper writing. The course will be team taught to cover conventional modes of written expression in music history, theory, and ethnomusicology. Prerequisite: MUSIC 505.
Starting: 2025-09-01 MUSIC 507 - Writing About Music
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.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Starting: 2025-09-01 MUSIC 508 - Seminar on Music in Canada
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.
An extensive study of art song and concert repertoire composed for solo voice. Course format is seminar- and performance-based.
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.
An advanced application of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to singing in English and German.
An advanced application of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to singing in French and Italian.
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.
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.
For non-BMus students. Thirteen one-hour lessons for one term. Prerequisites: MUSIC 424 or equivalent and consent of Department.
Restricted to BMus (all routes) students.
Restricted to BMus (all routes) students.
For non-BMus students. Twenty-six half -hour lessons for two terms. Prerequisite: consent of Department, based on audition. Not to be taken by students with credit in MUSIC 520.
For non-BMus students. Twenty-six half -hour lessons for two terms. Prerequisite: consent of Department, based on audition. Not to be taken by students with credit in MUSIC 520.
For non-BMus students. Twenty-six one-hour lessons for two terms. Prerequisite: consent of Department, based on audition.
For non-BMus students. Twenty-six one-hour lessons for two terms. Prerequisite: consent of Department, based on audition.
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.
An advanced study of vocal techniques, and methods of vocal training in classical singing including the physicality of the instrument.
A continuing advanced study of vocal techniques, and methods of vocal training in classical singing, including the physicality of the instrument. Prerequisite: MUSIC 535.
The classical music of India, through group instruction in singing, tabla (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: consent of Department based on assessment in the first class.
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: consent of Department based on assessment in the first class.
Seminar in the design and application of interactive musical systems using media languages such as Max/MSP or equivalent. Prerequisites: Music 445 or equivalent or consent of Department.
The coaching and staging of opera literature. Prerequisite: consent of Department, based on audition.
The coaching and staging of opera literature. Prerequisite: consent of Department, based on audition.
Graduate Choral Conductors' Ensemble (Vocal), Graduate Choral Conductors' Ensemble (Instrumental), or Graduate Recital Choir. Prerequisite: Consent of Department, based on audition.
Graduate Choral Conductors' Ensemble (Vocal), Graduate Choral Conductors' Ensemble (Instrumental), or Graduate Recital Choir. Prerequisite: Consent of Department, based on audition.
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: consent of Department
Prerequisite: MUSIC 455 or 456. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies.
Prerequisite: MUSIC 256 or consent of Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Prerequisite: Consent of Department.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Explores music and sound as central aspects of religious concepts, meaning, and performance, with special emphasis on ritual. Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Variable topic course which may be taken more than once if topic(s) vary. 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. Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Variable topic course which may be taken more than once if topic(s) vary. Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
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.
Tutorial instruction in either acoustic or electronic free composition. Public performance of compositions is required. Prerequisite: MUSIC 471 (or equivalent) and consent of the Department based on portfolio review. Normally, MUSIC 570 is available only to students in the Composition and Sonic Arts Route of the BMus program.
Tutorial instruction in either acoustic or electronic free composition. Public performance of works is required. Prerequisite: MUSIC 570 (or equivalent) and consent of the Department based on portfolio review. Normally, MUSIC 571 is available only to students in the Composition and Sonic Arts Route of the BMus program.
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.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Overview of acoustic and/or electroacoustic repertoire from c. 1950. Co- or Prerequisite: MUSIC 256.
Prerequisite: consent of the Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Prerequisite: consent of the Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies
Prerequisite: consent of the Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies
Prerequisite: consent of the Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies
Prerequisite: consent of the Department. Variable topic course which may be repeated 5 times when content varies
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
The role of music and its technologies in constructing, enacting,and contesting collective and individual. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.
Consent of the department.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Prerequisite: MUSIC 304 or consent of Department.
Prerequisite: MUSIC 304 or consent of Department.
An overview of history, methodologies, and current issues in musicology. Prerequisite: MUSIC 505.
Explores a specific topic or issue in musicology. This is a variable topic course which may be taken more than once if topics vary.
Twenty-six half-hour lessons for two terms. Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Twenty-six half-hour lessons for two terms. Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Thirteen one-hour lessons for one term. Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Thirteen hours of lessons over either the fall term or over two terms, plus attendance at weekly repertoire class.
Thirteen hours of lessons over either the fall term or over two terms, plus attendance at weekly repertoire class.
Thirteen hours of lessons over either the fall term or over two terms, plus attendance at weekly repertoire class.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Advanced musical and practical aspects of band conducting. Prerequisite: MUSIC 431 or equivalent, or substantial conducting experience, and consent of the Department.
Prerequisite: MUSIC 431 or equivalent, or substantial conducting experience, and consent of the Department.
Prerequisite: MUSIC 431 or equivalent, or substantial conducting experience, and consent of the Department.
Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Prerequisite: MUSIC 635 and consent of Department.