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Music Courses

Music Courses

The following music courses are offered by the University of Waterloo Department of Music at Conrad Grebel University College.  See the UW Course Calendar for course descriptions.  See the UW Schedule of Classes for which terms these courses are being offered and for meetings days/times.

Course No.
Course
Course Outlines
Next Offered  
MUSIC 100
Understanding Music

F11 Course Outline - Sec 001
F11 Course Outline - Sec 002

 Every term  
MUSIC 111
Fundamentals of Music Theory
F11 Course Outline Every Fall  
MUSIC 116 Ensemble (first term) See Music Ensemble Courses below

Every term

  
MUSIC 117 Ensemble (second term) See Music Ensemble Courses below Every term  
MUSIC 140
Popular Music and Culture

F11 Course Outline

 Every Fall and Spring  
MUSIC 216 Ensemble (third term) See Music Ensemble Courses below Every term  
MUSIC 217 Ensemble (fourth term) See Music Ensemble Courses below Every term  
MUSIC 222
Conducting 1
Every Fall  
MUSIC 226 Music Studio (first term) See Music Studio Courses below Every term  
MUSIC 227 Music Studio (second term) See Music Studio Courses below Every term  
MUSIC 231
Psychology of Music
Fall 2011, Fall 2014  
MUSIC 240
Introduction to Jazz
Winter 2012  
MUSIC 245
World Music
Every Fall  
MUSIC 246
Soundtracks: Music in Film
Every Winter
MUSIC 253
Cathedral to Court: Music to 1600
Winter 2013
MUSIC 254 Monteverdi to Mozart: 1600-1800 W11 Course Outline Winter 2012  
MUSIC 255

The Romantic Century:

Beethoven & Beyond

 Winter 2012, Winter 2013  
MUSIC 256
Music Since 1900
 Fall 2012  
MUSIC 260 The Symphony W11 Course Outline Winter 2012  
MUSIC 261
Opera
 Fall 2012  
MUSIC 270
Music Theory 1
Every term  
MUSIC 271
Music Theory 2
Every Winter  
MUSIC 275
Music and Technology
 F11 Course Outline Every Fall  
MUSIC 290 Special Topics      
MUSIC 316 Ensemble (fifth term) See Music Ensemble Courses below Every term  
MUSIC 317 Ensemble (sixth term) See Music Ensemble Courses below Every term  
MUSIC 322
Conducting 2
 Winter 2012
(not Winter 2013)		  
MUSIC 326 Music Studio (third term) See Music Studio Courses below Every term  
MUSIC 327 Music Studio (fourth term) See Music Studio Courses below Every term  
MUSIC 332 Aesthetics of Music W10 Course Outline Winter 2013  
MUSIC 334 Women, Music and Gender F11 Course Outline Fall 2011  
MUSIC 355
 See Music and Travel Courses below

Spring 2013
(Can register in Spring or Winter)

  
MUSIC 355

See Music and Travel Courses below

Spring 2012
(Can register in Spring or Winter)

  
MUSIC 361
Art Song
Winter 2014, Winter 2017  
MUSIC 362
Piano Literature
Winter 2012, Winter 2015  
MUSIC 363
Christian Hymnody
Fall 2011  
MUSIC 364
Worship and Music
Fall 2012  
MUSIC 370
Music Theory 3 (19th Century)
 Every Fall  
MUSIC 371
Theory 4 (20th Century)
 Every Winter  
MUSIC 376
Composition Seminar
 Fall 2012  
MUSIC 380

Directed Study in Music

(first term)

  by arrangement  
MUSIC 381

Directed Study in Music

(second term)

  by arrangement  
MUSIC 390 Special Topics in Music 1: Bach's Sacred Vocal Music
Bach wrote church music throughout his career, in various forms: cantatas, motets, passions, masses.  In this course we will survey Bach's sacred music for voices and instruments, and study representative cantatas in detail, as well as the B-minor Mass and the St Matthew Passion.

 

 Winter 2012  
MUSIC 391

Special Topics in Music 2

(same as 390)

  Winter 2012  
MUSIC 426 Music Studio (fifth term) See Music Studio Courses below Every term  
MUSIC 427

Music Studio (sixth term)

*Graduation Recital

 See Music Studio Courses below Every term  
MUSIC 491

Senior Honours Seminar

 F11 Course Outine Fall 2011  
MUSIC 492

Senior Honours Thesis

  by arrangement  

updated Aug 29/11

Music Ensemble Courses

The UW Music Department invites all students, faculty, staff, and community members to join any of the five musical ensembles that it sponsors and organizes.  UW students can participate in ensembles for credit or as an extracurricular activity.  The Music Department offers the following five ensembles: University Choir, Chapel Choir, UW Chamber Choir, UW Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, and UW Stage Band. The sequence for enrolling in music ensemble courses for credit, regardless of the particular ensemble, is as follows for all students:

MUSIC 116 (first term)

MUSIC 117 (second term)

MUSIC 216 (third term)

MUSIC 217 (fourth term)

MUSIC 316 (fifth term)

MUSIC 317 (sixth term)

For students enrolled in the ensemble for credit, they will be evaluated by the ensemble director on a credit/fail basis.  Regular attendance at rehearsals is required and attendance at dress rehearsals and performances is mandatory.  For musical reasons, admission to any particular ensemble is at the discretion of the director.  See Ensembles for more information on audition requirements, audition dates, and other ensemble-specific information.

Music Studio Courses

Music Studio refers to individual instruction on an instrument or voice.  Individualized instruction is offered in the following (but not limited to) applied music areas:

Voice Flute Trumpet Violin
Piano Oboe French Horn Viola
Organ Clarinet Trombone Cello
Classical Guitar Saxophone Tuba

 Double Bass
Percussion      

 

The sequence for enrolling in Music Studio courses, regardless of the particular instrument (or voice), is as follows for all students:

MUSIC 226 (first term)

MUSIC 227 (second term)

MUSIC 326 (third term)

MUSIC 327 (fourth term)

MUSIC 426 (fifth term)

MUSIC 427 (sixth term)

In order to enroll in Music Studio, students must be at a level equivalent to Royal Conservatory Grade 8 and have successfully auditioned with the Music faculty.  See Music Studio for audition and other information.  An additional studio fee per term will apply.  Participation in at least one ensemble during studio term is required. 

Music Travel Courses

MUSIC 355 Description

MUSIC 355 is a spring term seminar, approximately three weeks long in the month of May, that is taught on location.  The seminar includes lectures, attendance at musical performances, and tours of places of cultural importance.  Past and possible future locations include Vienna, London, New York, and South Africa.  Prerequisite: MUSIC 100 or consent of instructor.  

MUSIC 355 Schedule Information

Music and Culture in London

Music and Culture in Durban, South Africa(2012)

Cost

The cost of this trip varies, depending on the location and other factors.  The cost for the trip to London (2009 ) will be $3100, including tuition, airfare, housing, transportation, admission to events, and breakfast. A "Music and Culture Award" is available for students enrolled in this course, who have demonstrated involvement in the music department. The Chair of the Music department will announce when letters of interest are being accepted for this award.

 

More Information

For more information on Music travel courses, contact the respective faculty member below:

Professor Ken Hull

Phone: (519) 885-0220 Ext. 24244

Email: krhull@uwaterloo.ca

Professor Carol Ann Weaver

Phone: (519) 885-0220 Ext. 24245

Email: caweaver@uwaterloo.ca