The University of New Mexico is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Requirements for entrance and graduation as set forth in this Catalog are in accordance with published regulations of NASM.
Degree plans are described below. In addition to stated course requirements, students must satisfy general University requirements for graduation.
Information on the application process can be found on the Department of Music website (http://music.unm.edu) under "Prospective Students." Please contact the Graduate Coordinator for additional details.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, but a prospective student should submit all materials by:
The Department of Music has a number of graduate assistantships and teaching assistantships available. Scholarships are also available for graduate students. To be eligible for consideration, students must submit all application materials by February 1.*
* For application for a brass assistantship, please submit audition recording by December 15th. Applicants will be invited to audition by February 1. Audition dates will be in late February, on the days set by the department for general auditions (refer to the Department website or contact the Music office for specific dates).
To be eligible for a teaching assistantship an international student must demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by the TOEFL: A minimum score of 250 on the computerized version for the test will be required (equivalent to 600 for the paper-based or 100 for the internet version).
Before admission, a prospective student should send materials pertinent to his or her particular program (see “special prerequisites” below). A candidate for the Master of Music degree must have an undergraduate degree in music from an accredited college or equivalent proficiency. An applicant without a music degree will be required to take a proctored test before being admitted; he or she may have to do undergraduate work before becoming a graduate student.
1. Recital Preview. A student pursuing the Concentration in Performance must give a preview performance of the recital program for the approval of the appropriate area faculty not less than two weeks before the proposed recital date. A student pursuing the Concentration in Conducting must give a preview performance of the recital program for the approval of the appropriate area faculty not less than one week before the proposed recital date.
2. Program Notes. A student pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Performance or Conducting must write program notes on all the pieces to be performed on his or her graduate recital. The program notes must indicate substantial investigation, must be well written, and must include a correctly written bibliography. (Note: with faculty approval, conducting students may substitute a research paper for program notes; see degree requirements for details).
The student must submit program notes, program, and bibliography to the Graduate Coordinator no later than two months before the recital (not counting intersession time). See the Department of Music Graduate Student Handbook for details regarding style, format and submission requirements. The Graduate Coordinator may examine the notes, program page and/or bibliography as an outside reader and make comments or suggestions for the student’s advisory committee to consider, and will submit these together with the student’s materials to his or her advisory committee members.
The advisory committee members will read all materials and may request corrections by the student. The student will make all corrections as requested and resubmit the final copy of the notes to the chair of the advisory committee no later than two weeks before the recital. The student may not perform his or her graduate recital until the notes have been approved by the advisory committee and are ready to be duplicated for the audience. Should the student fail to submit the notes in a timely manner, he or she will be required to reschedule the recital for a later date. Refer to the Department of Music Graduate Student Handbook for further information on requirements and the approval process.
3. Recital Recording. The Graduate Recital must be recorded by the Department of Music Recording Engineer and a copy of the recital recording must be deposited with the Department of Music. Arrangements for the recording of the Graduate Recital must be made at least two months in advance of the recital date. Refer to the Department of Music Graduate Student Handbook for further information and requirements.
For a composition focus, the portfolio should consist of several compositions. If these are for conventional acoustic media (string quartet, voice and piano, orchestra, band, chorus, solo piano, etc.), scores and recordings, if available, should be submitted. If the medium is in digital form, a copy of the work and a short essay explaining your creative process for the piece should be submitted.
For a theory focus, the portfolio should consist of two essays in academic format. At least one of the two should be on a theory or analysis topic, while the other may be historical in nature.
If you are undecided whether your focus will be in theory or composition, then your portfolio should contain at least one composition/creative work and one essay (theory or analysis only).
As a culmination to study in Theory and Composition, the student must submit either 1) a theoretical document (thesis), or 2) a portfolio of original compositions that will be submitted as a hybrid thesis. The portfolio's contents shall have been written while in residence and shall have received written approval from the theory and composition faculty prior to the student's graduation year. Consult the Department of Music Graduate Student Handbook for further requirements.
The master’s recital is a conducting performance of major proportions. A conducting practicum is required for the recital. The student may be responsible for developing such a group. The recital shall be a demonstration of the candidate’s ability to program effectively, interpret the various styles and forms, understand acceptable conducting techniques and work effectively with the ensemble. Either 1) a short research document relating to the music and a review of the practicum experience prior to and including the performance; or 2) program notes are required. Substitution of the research document for program notes must be made after consultation with, and with approval of, the conducting faculty, who will determine the format and requirements for the document.
The Master of Music degree with a concentration in Music Education is offered under both Plan I (with thesis) and Plan II (with project). Plan I is recommended for students anticipating doctoral study. Plan II is recommended for students who do not plan to pursue doctoral study.
Courses in Music (MUS) are categorized in content areas. These categories are referenced in the various degree plans offered by the Department of Music. The category for each course appears in parentheses at the end of the course description according to the following legend:
All courses in Music, Applied Music and Music Education have fees in addition to the per-hour tuition charge. A description of these fees can be found on the Music Main Page.
Courses
APMS 101. Studio Instruction for the Performance Concentration. (2 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for the freshman Bachelor of Music Performance Concentration. Audition and instructor’s approval required for enrollment. Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 102. Studio Instruction for the Performance Concentration. (2 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for the freshman Bachelor of Music Performance Concentration. Enrollment requires instructor’s approval. Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music.
Prerequisite: 101.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 107. Studio Instruction for the Non-Major. (1, no limit Δ)
Studio instruction for the non-music major, including the music minor and music education minor. Audition and instructor’s approval required for enrollment.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 108. Studio Instruction for the Non-Major. (1, no limit Δ)
Studio instruction for the non-music major, including the music minor and music education minor. Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 107.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 118. Basic Applied Skills. (2 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
For music majors who do not yet possess sufficient skill to be admitted to APMS 119. Scales, arpeggios, études, technical drills. Credit not applicable to a degree in Music. Audition and instructor’s approval required for enrollment.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 119. Studio Instruction for the Non-Performance Concentration. (1 or 2 to a maximum of 16 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for freshmen pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Music Education, or the Bachelor of Music Concentration in Theory and Composition, String Pedagogy or Jazz Studies. Also for the study of secondary instruments by any undergraduate music major. Audition and instructor’s approval required for enrollment.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 120. Studio Instruction for the Non-Performance Concentration. (1 or 2 to a maximum of 16 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for freshmen pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Music Education, or the Bachelor of Music Concentration in Theory and Composition, String Pedagogy or Jazz Studies. Also for the study of secondary instruments by any undergraduate music major.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 119.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 201. Studio Instruction for the Performance Concentration. (2 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for the sophomore Bachelor of Music Performance Concentration.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval. Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music.
Prerequisite: 102.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 202. Studio Instruction for the Performance Concentration. (2 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for the sophomore Bachelor of Music Performance Concentration.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval. Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music.
Prerequisite: 201.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 207. Studio Instruction for the Non-Major. (1, no limit Δ)
Studio instruction for the non-music major, including the music minor and music education minor.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 108.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 208. Studio Instruction for the Non-Major. (1, no limit Δ)
Studio instruction for the non-music major, including the music minor and music education minor.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 207.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 219. Studio Instruction for the Non-Performance Concentration. (1 or 2 to a maximum of 16 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for sophomores pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Music Education, or the Bachelor of Music Concentration in Theory and Composition, String Pedagogy or Jazz Studies. Also for the study of secondary instruments by any undergraduate music major.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 120.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 220. Studio Instruction for the Non-Performance Concentration. (1 or 2 to a maximum of 16 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for sophomores pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Music Education, or the Bachelor of Music Concentration in Theory and Composition, String Pedagogy or Jazz Studies. Also for the study of secondary instruments by any undergraduate music major.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 219
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 301. Studio Instruction for the Performance Concentration. (3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for the junior Bachelor of Music Performance Concentration.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval. Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music.
Prerequisite: 202.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 302. Studio Instruction for the Performance Concentration. (3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for the junior Bachelor of Music Performance Concentration.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval. Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music.
Prerequisite: 301.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 307. Studio Instruction for the Non-Major. (1, no limit Δ)
Studio instruction for the non-music major, including the music minor and music education minor.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 208.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 308. Studio Instruction for the Non-Major. (1, no limit Δ)
Studio instruction for the non-music major, including the music minor and music education minor.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 307.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 319. Studio Instruction for the Non-Performance Concentration. (1 or 2 to a maximum of 16 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for juniors pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Music Education, or the Bachelor of Music Concentration in Theory and Composition, String Pedagogy or Jazz Studies. Also for the study of secondary instruments by any undergraduate music major.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 220.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 320. Studio Instruction for the Non-Performance Concentration. (1 or 2 to a maximum of 16 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for juniors pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Music Education, or the Bachelor of Music Concentration in Theory and Composition, String Pedagogy or Jazz Studies. Also for the study of secondary instruments by any undergraduate music major.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 319.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 391. Junior Recital. (0)
For the student pursuing the Bachelor of Music in Performance or Jazz Studies only. Must be taken in conjunction with the appropriate level of Studio Instruction: APMS 301 or 302 for the Performance Concentration; APMS 319 or 320 for the Jazz Studies Concentration. No extra lesson time is allotted for APMS 391.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval. Consult the Department of Music Undergraduate Student Handbook for requirements associated with the junior recital.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 401. Studio Instruction for the Performance Concentration. (4 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for the senior Bachelor of Music Performance Concentration. Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music.
Prerequisite: 302.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 402. Studio Instruction for the Performance Concentration. (4 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for the senior Bachelor of Music Performance Concentration. Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music.
Prerequisite: 401.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 407. Studio Instruction for the Non-Major. (1, no limit Δ)
Studio instruction for the non-music major, including the music minor and music education minor.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 308.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 408. Studio Instruction for the Non-Major. (1, no limit Δ)
Studio instruction for the non-music major, including the music minor and music education minor.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 407.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 419. Studio Instruction for the Non-Performance Concentration. (1 or 2 to a maximum of 16 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for seniors pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Music Education, or the Bachelor of Music Concentration in Theory and Composition, String Pedagogy or Jazz Studies. Also for the study of secondary instruments by any undergraduate music major.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 320.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 420. Studio Instruction for the Non-Performance Concentration. (1 or 2 to a maximum of 16 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument for seniors pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Music Education, or the Bachelor of Music Concentration in Theory and Composition, String Pedagogy or Jazz Studies. Also for the study of secondary instruments by any undergraduate music major.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 419.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 491. Senior Recital. (0)
For the student pursuing the Bachelor of Music in Performance, String Pedagogy, Theory and Composition or Jazz Studies, or the Bachelor of Music Education only. Must be taken in conjunction with the appropriate level of Studio Instruction: APMS 401 or 402 for Performance Concentration, APMS 419 or 420 for String Pedagogy, Theory and Composition, Jazz Studies or B.M.E. No extra lesson time is allotted for APMS 491.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval. Consult the Department of Music Undergraduate Student Handbook for requirements associated with the senior recital.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 501. Studio Instruction in the Principal Area of Concentration. (2 or 4 to a maximum of 8 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument (including voice) for students pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Performance or Collaborative Piano. Studio instruction in the principal area of concentration for students pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Theory and Composition.
Enrollment requires instructor's approval.
Restriction: enrolled in Music graduate degree program.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 502. Studio Instruction in the Principal Area of Concentration. (2 or 4 to a maximum of 8 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument (including voice) for students pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Performance or Collaborative Piano. Studio instruction in the principal area of concentration for students pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Theory and Composition.
Enrollment requires instructor's approval.
Prerequisite: four hours of 501.
Restriction: enrolled in Music graduate degree program.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 519. Studio Instruction Outside the Principal Area of Concentration. (1 or 2 to a maximum of 8 Δ)
Studio instruction in instruments (including voice), conducting or composition. For the study of secondary instrument or area by any graduate student in Music, or for the study of the principal instrument by students pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Conducting, Music Education, Theory and Composition, or Music History and Literature.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Restriction: enrolled in Music graduate degree program.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 520. Studio Instruction Outside the Principal Area of Concentration. (1 or 2 to a maximum of 8 Δ)
Studio instruction in instruments (including voice), conducting or composition. For the study of secondary instrument or area by any graduate student in Music, or for the study of the principal instrument by students pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Conducting, Music Education, Theory and Composition, or Music History and Literature.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Restriction: enrolled in Music graduate degree program.
{Fall, Spring}
APMS 591. Studio Instruction and Graduate Recital. (2 or 4 to a maximum of 8 Δ)
Studio instruction in the principal instrument or area of concentration for students pursuing the Master of Music in Performance, Conducting or Collaborative Piano. Course requirements include successful completion of the graduate recital. Consult the University of New Mexico Catalog and the Department of Music Graduate Student Handbook for requirements associated with the graduate recital. Maximum 4 hours credit allowed in a given instrument (including voice) or area of concentration.
Enrollment requires instructor's approval.
Prerequisite: APMS 502 or MUS 572.
Restriction: enrolled in Music graduate degree program.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 101. Concert Music. (0, no limit Δ)
Increasing the understanding of music and music performance through exposure to a wide variety of repertory, performance styles, media and techniques. Attendance at a specified number of approved music performances is required. (HL)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 102. Music Theory for the Non-Major. (3)
Lombardi
Students will develop awareness of basic elements of melody, rhythm, harmony, form and expression through involvement as singers, players, creators, movers, listeners and readers of music. Designed for students with little or no musical training. (NM)
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 104. Group Piano for Non-Majors. (1)
Staff
Keyboard fundamentals, including key and chord relationships. Opportunities exist for the creative exploration of piano sound, with repertoire assigned for the individual student's current ability. Open only to non-music majors. (PI)
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
MUS 109. Group Voice I. (1, no limit Δ)
Staff
Open to beginners in voice except voice performance majors. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chairperson (or dean). (V)
MUS 110. Group Voice II. (1, no limit Δ)
Staff
May be repeated for credit with permission of department chairperson (or dean). (V)
Prerequisite: 109
MUS 111. Group Piano I. (1, no limit Δ)
Ward
Beginning repertoire, sight-reading, basic major-key scale and chord patterns. Open only to music majors and to music and music education minors; priority given to students with a piano proficiency requirement. Not open to keyboard majors. Instructor permission required. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chairperson (or dean) and instructor. (PI)
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 112. Group Piano II. (1, no limit Δ)
Ward
Late elementary repertoire, sight-reading moving out of the five-finger position, minor scale and chord patterns. Not open to keyboard majors. Priority given to music majors and minors but open to all students. (PI)
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chairperson (or dean) and instructor.
Prerequisite: 111
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 116. Group Guitar I. (2)
Silva
Students will learn to read music and play melodies, chords and simple songs. Emphasis on classical curriculum, supplemented with instruction in other styles, including rock, blues and jazz. (NM)
Student must supply instrument (classical, nylon-string guitar).
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 117. Group Guitar II. (2)
Silva
For students who have completed 116 or have some basic guitar skills. Emphasis on classical curriculum, supplemented with instruction in other styles, including folk, rock, blues and jazz. (NM)
Student must supply instrument (classical, nylon-string guitar).
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 130. Music Fundamentals. (3)
Lombardi
Introduction to the elements of music, including basic notation, staves, clefs, major and minor scales and key signatures, time signatures, meter and rhythm, intervals and triad qualities. (TC)
For music majors who do not possess sufficient background for enrollment in MUS 150.
Credit not applicable to a degree in music.
{Spring}
MUS 139. Music Appreciation. (3)
J. Lau, Otero, Davis, Corbin-Swalin
Designed to expand the student’s ability to listen actively to Western classical art music; a survey of the various genres, including chamber music, symphonic and vocal repertoire. Includes live guest performances. Attendance at several on-campus concerts required. No musical background necessary. (NM)
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts (NMCCN 1113).
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
MUS 141. Popular World Music. (3)
Ney
Popular music styles from around the world, such as Reggae, Ska, Samba, Salsa, Flamenco, and Afropop, and artists such as Bob Marley, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Tito Puente. No musical background necessary. (NM)
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
MUS 142. Rock Music Appreciation. (3)
J. Lau
An introduction to the fundamentals of music and the development of listening skills through the examination of rock music, including its history, styles and significance in the realm of popular music. No musical background necessary. (NM)
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
MUS 143. University Chorus. (1, no limit Δ)
Ellingboe
Large mixed chorus. Open to all University students; no audition required. (E)
Maximum of 8 hours credit allowed toward degrees in the BUS, in the College of Fine Arts or in the College of Education; 4 hours in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 150. Music Theory I. (2)
Bashwiner, Staff
Fundamentals, part-writing and harmonic analysis: introduction to diatonic theory. (TC)
Corequisite: 150L
{Fall}
MUS 150L. Music Theory I Aural Lab. (2)
Perception through sound of diatonic materials, with special emphasis on melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation and the singing of simple melodies, rhythms and intervals. (TC)
Corequisite: 150
{Fall}
MUS 152. Music Theory II. (2)
Bashwiner, Staff
Continuation of 150. Further part-writing using diatonic materials; modulation and tonicization. (TC)
Prerequisite: 150 and 150L Corequisite: 152L
{Spring}
MUS 152L. Music Theory II Aural Lab. (2)
Continuation of 150L. Development of accurate perception of diatonic materials through more dictation, sight-singing and rhythmic studies. Greater emphasis on musicianship. (TC)
Prerequisite: 150 and 150L Corequisite: 152
{Spring}
MUS 170. String Pedagogy Seminar I. (2 to a maximum of 4 Δ)
Kempter, Collins
Essentials for studio teachers, including studio accounts, establishing studio policies and parent education. Kinesthetic and physiologic considerations related to introducing students to the instrument. Suzuki Books 1 and 2 will be covered. (P)
Corequisite: 170L
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 170L. String Pedagogy Lab I. (1 to a maximum of 2 Δ)
Kempter, Collins
Students will spend a minimum of two hours per week observing and consulting with a professional string specialist from the community in order to compare and contrast teaching and pedagogical approaches. Course fee required. (P)
Corequisite: 170
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 172. Jazz History. (3)
Tatum, E. Lau
A study of the evolution of jazz in the United States from its beginnings to the present. (NM)
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
MUS 209. Diction for Singers I. (2)
Shepperson
The International Phonetic Alphabet and its application to singing in English, Italian and Latin. (V)
{Fall}
MUS 210. Diction for Singers II. (2)
Shepperson
A continuation of 209. Pronunciation of German and French in singing. (V)
Prerequisite: 209
{Spring}
MUS 211. Group Piano III. (1, no limit Δ)
Ward
Intermediate repertoire, reading skill, chord and scale patterns. Not open to keyboard majors. Priority given to music majors and minors but open to all students. (PI)
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chairperson (or dean) and instructor.
Prerequisite: 112
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 212. Group Piano IV. (1, no limit Δ)
Ward
Late intermediate to early advanced repertoire and sight-reading. Review of scales and chords. Not open to keyboard majors. Priority given to music majors and minors but open to all students. (PI)
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chairperson (or dean) and instructor.
Prerequisite: 211
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 214. Piano Proficiency. (0)
Ward
Examination of the student's ability to perform at a basic level of proficiency. Requirements include major and minor scales and cadence patterns, sightreading and repertoire; Music Education majors also do harmonization and scorereading. (PI)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
MUS 231. Chamber Music. (1, no limit Δ)
Practice, performance and study of chamber music. Includes various combinations of strings, brasses, woodwinds, percussion, guitars, piano and voices. Specific ensemble offerings are announced each semester in the Schedule of Classes. (E)
Preference given to music majors.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 232. Early Music Ensemble. (1, no limit Δ)
Sheinberg
A vocal and instrumental ensemble specializing in the performance of music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and early Baroque. (E)
Open to all students, but enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 233. Symphony Orchestra. (1, no limit Δ)
Pérez-Gómez
(Also offered as MUSE 233)
Study and public performance of symphonic literature. Auditions required. (E)
Maximum of 8 hours credit allowed toward degrees in the BUS, in the College of Fine Arts or in the College of Education; 4 hours in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 234. Jazz Band. (1, no limit Δ)
Dalby, Kostur
Modern jazz ensemble of 20 or more that performs music representing various styles of big band jazz, rock and pop. Auditions required. (E)
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 236. Introduction to Improvisation. (1 to a maximum of 3 Δ)
Dalby
An introductory course in musical improvisation. Activities include singing, playing familiar tunes by ear and learning of tonal functions. Basic aspects of jazz harmony, vocabulary and style are introduced during the latter part of the semester. (JS)
May be repeated for credit with permission of department chairperson (or dean).
{Fall}
MUS 237. Jazz Improvisation I. (1)
Dalby
Continuation of 236. Course addresses forms of jazz tunes, idiomatic jazz vocabulary (patterns) associated with ii-V7-I chord progressions and jazz theory including chord/scale relationships. (JS)
Prerequisite: 236
{Spring}
MUS 238. Jazz Theory/Keyboard. (2)
Kostur
Music theory as applied to jazz music. Introduction to chord/scale theory, chord nomenclature, common harmonic progressions and substitutions. Keyboard includes basic jazz chord voicings and progressions. (JS)
Prerequisite: 152
{Fall, alternate years}
MUS 241. University Band. (1, no limit Δ)
Rombach, Simons
(Also offered as MUSE 241)
(Includes Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Campus Band, Marching Band, Basketball Band) Study and performance of concert band literature. Marching band required of wind and percussion concentrates in music education. Audition required, but open to all students. (E)
Maximum of 8 hours credit allowed toward degrees in the BUS, in the College of Fine Arts or in the College of Education; 4 hours in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 243. Concert Choir. (1, no limit Δ)
Ellingboe
(Also offered as MUSE 243)
Select mixed-voice choral ensemble, 28–34 singers. Performs significant works of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic and Contemporary periods. Audition required, but open to all students. (E)
Maximum of 8 hours credit allowed toward degrees in the BUS, in the College of Fine Arts or in the College of Education; 4 hours in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 250. Music Theory III. (2)
Hermann, Bashwiner
Continuation of 152. Introduction to chromaticism and modulation to remote key areas. (TC)
Prerequisite: 152 and 152L Corequisite: 250L
{Fall}
MUS 250L. Music Theory III Aural Lab. (2)
Continuation of 152L. Advanced singing and dictation correlated with the materials in 250. (TC)
Prerequisite: 152 and 152L Corequisite: 250
{Fall}
MUS 252. Music Theory IV. (2)
Hermann
Continuation of 250. Continuation of chromatic harmony and analysis. (TC)
Prerequisite: 250 and 250L Corequisite: 252L
{Spring}
MUS 252L. Music Theory IV Aural Lab. (2)
Continuation of 250L. Advanced ear-training, mastering chromatic melodies and clefs. (TC)
Prerequisite: 250 and 250L Corequisite: 252
{Spring}
MUS 254. Introduction to Composition in the Western Tradition. (2)
Gilbert
Includes modal composition work in tonal and post-tonal idioms and readings in aesthetics, theory, notation and orchestration. Problems in vocal composition are considered. (TC)
Prerequisite: 150.
{Spring}
MUS 266. Singing for Actors. (2)
Umphrey
Vocal technique for the actor who wants to gain confidence in singing, specifically for audition purposes. Students are assigned specific musical theater repertory and perform in an ongoing workshop environment. Open to all levels. (V)
MUS 270. String Pedagogy Seminar II. (2 to a maximum of 4 Δ)
Kempter, Collins
Development of elementary musical skills and techniques, including scales, shifting and vibrato. Approaches to teach children to read music will be covered. Suzuki Books 3 and 4 will be covered. (P)
Student must have completed 4 hours of MUS 170 and 2 hours of MUS 170L to enroll.
Restriction: permission of instructor
Corequisite: 270L
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 270L. String Pedagogy Lab II. (1 to a maximum of 2 Δ)
Kempter, Collins
Students will teach private and homogeneous group lessons in the University of New Mexico Music Preparatory School. Supervision and guidance will be provided regularly via observation, videotaping, and discussion in the pedagogy seminar. (P)
Student must have completed 4 hours of MUS 170 and 2 hours of MUS 170L to enroll.
Corequisite: 270
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 271. Music Today. (3)
Davis
A survey of how Western art music and popular music developed during the 20th century, especially with regard to the effect that social and economic forces had upon the art. Attendance at several on-campus concerts is required; discussion and live performances by guest musicians are included. (NM)
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 305. Composition I. (2)
Obermueller
Beginning compositional techniques, introducing 20th-century harmony. (TC)
Prerequisite: 254
{Fall}
MUS 306. Composition II. (2)
Obermueller
Beginning compositional techniques, introducing 20th-century harmony. Continuation of 305. (TC)
Prerequisite: 305
{Spring}
MUS 309. Form and Analysis. (2)
Block, Hermann
Introduction to structure and long-range harmonic analysis. Emphasis on common-practice music: binary and ternary, sonata-allegro, rondo, concerto, variation and contrapuntal forms. (TC)
Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music.
Prerequisite: 252
{Fall, alternate years}
MUS 311 / 511. Computer Applications I. (2)
Barlow
A hands-on introduction to various computer applications useful to musicians in all areas of specialization. Various computer programs aiding in music notation, arranging and MIDI composition will be presented and explored. (T)
MUS 325 / 525. Post-Tonal Theory. (3)
Staff
Twentieth-century theoretical techniques applied analytically to all music of the century. Scales, modes, set-theory, twelve-tone theory, minimalist techniques, timbral design and specific compositional methods (Messiaen, Cage, Carter, Stockhausen) will be discussed with some rudimentary ear-training. (TC)
Prerequisite: 250
{Spring, alternate years}
MUS 330. Opera Studio. (1, no limit Δ)
Umphrey, Shepperson
Study of opera through performance, including improvisational technique, movement and character development. Participation in opera scenes and/or larger productions as assigned. Music-reading proficiency required. Admission by audition; preference given to junior and senior vocal majors. (E)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 336. Jazz Improvisation II. (1)
Kostur Continuation of 237, focusing on chromaticism, chord alterations (with associated chord/scale implications), execution of ii-V7-I patterns in all minor keys and analysis of transcribed solos of jazz masters. (JS)
Prerequisite: 237
{Fall, alternate years}
MUS 337. Jazz Improvisation III. (1)
Kostur
Continuation of 336, introducing modern jazz compositions containing nonfunctional and polytonal harmony, with appropriate chord-scale implications and jazz vocabulary. Analysis of transcribed solos of modern jazz masters is also required. (JS)
Prerequisite: 336
{Spring, alternate years}
MUS 338. Jazz Arranging. (2)
Kostur
Introduction to jazz arranging and scoring techniques for jazz small groups and big bands. Includes voicing for horns, writing for rhythm sections, reharmonization, standards for score and part preparation. (JS)
Prerequisite: 238
{Spring, alternate years}
MUS 343. Selected Topics in Jazz Studies. (3, no limit Δ)
Kostur
This course allows permanent or visiting faculty to develop a course based on a topic related to the field of jazz studies. (JS)
May be repeated for credit, no limit as long as topic varies. Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
{Offered upon demand}
MUS 351. Undergraduate Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Restriction: junior or senior standing.
{Fall, Spring, Summer}
MUS 361. History of Music I. (3)
Hinterbichler
Forms, styles, schools, principal composers and representative masterworks from antiquity through Baroque. (HL)
Prerequisite: 152
{Fall}
MUS 362. History of Music II. (3)
Hinterbichler
Continuation of 361, from Pre-Classic to the present. (HL)
Open to music majors only.
MUS 361 is recommended, but not required, before enrolling in MUS 362.
Prerequisite: 152
{Spring}
MUS 363. Conducting. (2)
Pérez-Gómez, Rombach-Kendall
Basic theory and techniques of conducting. Open only to students pursuing the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts in Music; exceptions may be made with permission of department chair. (C)
Prerequisite: 252.
Restriction: junior or senior status.
{Fall}
MUS 365. Instrumental Conducting. (2)
Pérez-Gómez
Instrumental conducting techniques, score reading, interpretation. (C)
Prerequisite: 363
{Spring}
MUS 370. String Pedagogy Seminar III. (2 to a maximum of 4 Δ)
Kempter, Collins
Exploration of intermediate student skills and techniques, including three-octave scales, arpeggios, shifting, playing in the upper positions and double stops. Pedagogical approaches of Paul Rolland will be explored. Suzuki Books 5 and 6 will be covered. Course fee required. (P)
Student must have completed 4 hours of 270 and 2 hours of 270L to enroll.
Corequisite: 370L
Restriction: permission of instructor
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 370L. String Pedagogy Lab III. (1 to a maximum of 2 Δ)
Kempter, Collins
Opportunity for the University of New Mexico student to teach more advanced students in the University of New Mexico Music Preparatory School and beginning orchestra classes. May also teach parent preparation classes. Student must have completed 4 hours of 270 and 2 hours of 270L to enroll. (P)
Corequisite: 370
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 371. Music History for Non-Majors. (3)
Vigneau, Piper
A survey of Western music history and musical styles in art music from about 800 A.D. to the present. (NM)
Music reading ability not required.
{Summer, Fall}
MUS 375. The Beatles' Musical Revolution. (3)
Piper
Examines the development of the historical and musical artistry of the Beatles presented within the framework of aesthetic and social/cultural movement 1957-1970 and their individual contributions. (NM)
{Spring}
MUS 376. Film Music History. (3)
Swalin
A survey of film music history, technology and technique from the silent film era to the present. No musical experience necessary. (NM)
{Summer, Spring]
MUS 380 / 580. Recording Techniques I. (2)
Geist
Introduction to modern studio recording techniques. (T)
{Fall}
MUS 388 / 588. Music Pedagogy. (2, no limit Δ)
For the music student who plans to teach privately, especially beginners of various ages. Specific area is announced in class schedule when course is offered. (P)
May be repeated for credit, no limit, as long as subject matter varies, with permission of department chairperson (or dean).
Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music.
Restriction: junior or senior standing.
{Fall}
MUS 389 / 589. Music Pedagogy. (2, no limit Δ)
Continuation of 388, treating problems in teaching intermediate and moderately advanced students. Specific area is announced in class schedule when course is offered. (P)
May be repeated for credit, no limit, as long as subject matter varies, with permission of department chairperson (or dean).
Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music.
Restriction: junior or senior standing.
{Spring}
MUS 395 / 595. Accompanying. (1, no limit Δ)
Pyle
Study and performance of accompaniment practice. Enrollment requires junior standing in music or instructor's approval. Non-majors may enroll with instructor's approval.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 405 / 505. Sixteenth-Century Counterpoint. (2)
Hermann
Analysis and writing in the style of the 16th century. Open only to undergraduates pursuing the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts in Music or Bachelor of Music Education; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music. (TC)
Prerequisite: 152
{Fall, alternate years}
MUS 406 / 506. Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint. (2)
Hermann
Analysis and writing in the style of the 18th century. Open only to undergraduates pursuing the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts in Music or Bachelor of Music Education; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music. (TC)
Prerequisite: 250
{Fall, alternate years}
MUS 409 / 509 . Compositional Form & Analysis I. (2)
Repar
Techniques and procedures in the composition of music. Continuation of 306. Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music. (TC)
Prerequisite: 306 and 325.
{Fall}
MUS 410 / 510 . Compositional Form & Analysis II. (2)
Gilbert
Continuation of 409. Composition majors only. Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music. (TC)
Prerequisite: 409.
{Spring}
MUS 412 / 512. Computer Applications II. (2)
Barlow
An introductory examination of the process of gathering, processing and editing sound on a digital audio work station. (T)
MUS 413 / 513. Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Music. (3)
Obermueller
Music of Western Europe from the Christian Era to the close of the 16th century. (HL)
Open to music majors only; non-majors must have instructor’s approval to enroll.
Prerequisite: 361 and 362
{Fall, alternate years}
MUS 414 / 514. Studies in Baroque Music. (3)
Vigneau
Music of Western Europe, 1600–1750, with emphasis on forms, styles, principal composers and performance practices. (HL)
Open to music majors only; non-majors must have instructor’s approval to enroll.
Prerequisite: 361 and 362
{Spring, alternate years}
MUS 415 / 515. Studies in Classic and Romantic Music. (3)
Vigneau
Music of Western Europe from 1750–1900. (HL)
Open to music majors only; non-majors must have instructor’s approval to enroll.
Prerequisite: 361 and 362
{Spring, alternate years}
MUS 416 / 516. Studies in Twentieth-Century Music. (3)
Staff
A survey of the chief musical developments in Western Europe and the Americas from 1900 with the emphasis on music composed since 1940. Open to music majors only; non-majors must have instructor’s approval to enroll. (HL)
Prerequisite: 361 and 362
{Fall, alternate years}
MUS 417 / 517. Native American Music. (3)
M. Williams
(Also offered as NATV 417)
Survey course on the music of Native North American Indians, covering traditional repertoires, cultural context of musical performances, musical styles and relationship to dance. (WM)
{Fall}
MUS 418 / 518. Alaska Native Music and Culture. (3)
M. Williams
(Also offered as NATV 418)
Study of traditional Alaska Native music by region and culture group. Use of interdisciplinary methods to examine the historical and social dynamics behind changing musical traditions. Fundamentals of contemporary world music theory and research methods. (WM)
{Spring, alternate years}
MUS 421 / 521. Introduction to Max Programming for Musicians. (3)
Barlow
An introduction to computer-based music production using the Max programming environment. If student has not taken the prerequisite course, instructor permission will be required. (T)
Prerequisite: 311.
MUS 422 / 522. Indigenous World Music. (3)
M. Williams
(Also offered as NATV 422)
An introduction to the indigenous music of the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia, including issues of change, adaptation and contemporary cultural influences on music traditions. (WM)
{Spring, alternate years}
MUS 435 / 535. Special Topics in Music. (1-3, no limit Δ)
May be repeated for credit, no limit as long as subject matter varies. Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
{Offered upon demand}
MUS 436 / 536. Selected Topics in Contemporary World Music. (3, no limit Δ)
This course allows permanent or visiting faculty to develop a course based on a topic related to the field of contemporary world music. Enrollment requires instructor’s approval. (WM)
May be repeated for credit, no limit as long as topic varies.
{Offered upon demand}
MUS 437 / 537. Selected Topics in Music Literature. (3, no limit Δ)
Hinterbichler, Vigneau
May be repeated for credit, no limit, as long as topic varies. (HL)
If student has not completed MUS 361 and MUS 362, enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 361 and 362
{Offered upon demand}
MUS 439 / 539. Selected Topics in Music Theory. (3, no limit Δ)
Block, Hermann
This course allows permanent or visiting faculty to develop a course based on a topic related to advanced research interests or expertise. May be repeated for credit, no limit, as long as topic varies. (TC)
Enrollment requires instructor's approval
Prerequisite: 252
{Offered upon demand}
MUS 444 / 544. Anthropology of World Beat. (3)
Feld
(Also offered as ANTH 444)
The study of musical globalization, concentrating on the 100 year background of indigenous and ethnic sound recordings that led to the creation of the “World Music” genre in the late 20th Century. (WM)
MUS 448 / 548. The Anthropology of Music and Sound. (3)
Feld
(Also offered as ANTH 448/548)
The cultural study of music and sound. Course materials are drawn from written and audio music ethnographies of contemporary indigenous, diasporic, refugee, exile, and industrial communities. (WM)
MUS 449 / 549. Music Repertory. (2, no limit Δ)
Comprehensive study of solo repertory for voice or individual instruments. Specific area is announced in the class schedule when the course is offered. (HL)
Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music.
{Fall}
MUS 453. Orchestration. (2)
Gilbert
Scoring for orchestra, including properties and limitations of string, wind and percussion instruments, notation, principles of combination and balance and characteristics of the various “schools” of orchestration. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chairperson (or dean). (TC)
Open only to undergraduates enrolled in the music performance program leading to the Bachelor of Music; exceptions may be made with permission of the chairperson of the Department of Music.
Prerequisite: 152
{Fall}
MUS 470. String Pedagogy Seminar IV. (2 to a maximum of 4 Δ)
Kempter, Collins
Continued exploration of pedagogical approaches; overview of literature and études; Suzuki Books 7 and 8. (P)
Student must have completed 4 hours of MUS 370 and 2 hours of MUS 370L to enroll.
Corequisite: 470L
{Fall, Spring}
Restriction: permission of instructor.
MUS 470L. String Pedagogy Lab IV. (1 to a maximum of 2 Δ)
Kempter, Collins
Students will continue to teach individual lessons as well as homogeneous and heterogeneous groups. Advanced pedagogy students will lead the University of New Mexico Music Preparatory School students in their concerts and recitals and will help coordinate those events. (P)
Students must have completed 4 hours of 370 and 2 hours of 370L to enroll.
Corequisite: 470
Restriction: permission of instructor
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 472. String Pedagogy Recital. (2)
Kempter
Students will perform a half-recital in the community and at UNM. In addition, an intermediate/advanced musical score will be analyzed and discussed for pedagogical points. (P)
Corequisite: 470
MUS 481 / 581. Recording Techniques II. (2)
Geist
An introductory examination of the process of gathering, processing and editing sound on a digital audio work station. (T)
Prerequisite: 380
{Spring}
MUS *484. Evaluating the Arts. (3)
(Also offered as ARTH, DANC, MA, THEA 484)
Examines the practice of criticism, with emphasis on critical processes that penetrate a variety of art forms. Also explores aesthetic theories and cultural outlooks that underpin practical criticism. (I)
Undergraduates must have completed 6 hours of courses in the College of Fine Arts, 3 of which have Fine Arts designation.
Restriction: permission of instructor
MUS 487 / 587. Contemporary Interdisciplinary Topics. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
(Also offered as ARTH, DANC, MA, THEA 487)
Analyzes major instances of interdisciplinary influence and collaboration in the present day. (I)
Restriction: permission of instructor
MUS 499. Senior Thesis. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Open to seniors approved by the departmental honors committee. (TH)
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
MUS 505 / 405. Sixteenth-Century Counterpoint. (2)
Hermann
Analysis and writing in the style of the 16th century. (TC)
{Fall, alternate years}
MUS 506 / 406. Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint. (2)
(TC)
Analysis and writing in the style of the 18th century.
{Fall, alternate years}
MUS 509 / 409. Compositional Form & Analysis I . (2)
Techniques and procedures in the composition of music. Continuation of 506. (TC)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Fall}
MUS 510 / 410. Compositional Form & Analysis II . (2)
Staff
Continuation of 509. (TC)
Prerequisite: 509.
{Spring}
MUS 511 / 311. Computer Applications I. (2)
Barlow
A hands-on introduction to various computer applications useful to musicians in all areas of specialization. Various computer programs aiding in music notation, arranging and MIDI composition will be presented and explored. (T)
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
MUS 512 / 412. Computer Applications II. (2)
Barlow
An introductory examination of the process of gathering, processing and editing sound on a digital audio work station. (T)
MUS 513 / 413. Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Music. (3)
Obermueller
Music of Western Europe from the Christian Era to the close of the 16th century. (HL)
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Fall, alternate years}
MUS 514 / 414. Studies in Baroque Music. (3)
Vigneau
Music of Western Europe, 1600–1750, with emphasis on forms, styles, principal composers and performance practices. (HL)
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Spring, alternate years}
MUS 515 / 415. Studies in Classic and Romantic Music. (3)
Vigneau
Music of Western Europe from 1750–1900. (HL)
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Spring, alternate years}
MUS 516 / 416. Studies in Twentieth-Century Music. (3)
Staff
A survey of the chief musical developments in Western Europe and the Americas from 1900, with the emphasis on music composed since 1940. (HL)
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Fall, alternate years}
MUS 517 / 417. Native American Music. (3)
M. Williams
Survey course on the music of Native North American Indians, covering traditional repertoires, cultural context of musical performances, musical styles and relationship to dance. (WM)
{Fall}
MUS 518 / 418. Alaska Native Music and Culture. (3)
M. Williams
Study of traditional Alaska Native music by region and culture group. Use of interdisciplinary methods to examine the historical and social dynamics behind changing musical traditions. Fundamentals of contemporary world music theory and research methods. (WM)
{Spring, alternate years}
MUS 521 / 421. Introduction to Max Programming for Musicians. (3)
Barlow
An introduction to computer-based music production using the Max programming environment. If student has not taken the prerequisite course, instructor permission will be required. (T)
Prerequisite: 511.
MUS 522 / 422. Indigenous World Music. (3)
M. Williams
An introduction to the indigenous music of the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia, including issues of change, adaptation and contemporary cultural influences on music traditions. (WM)
{Spring, alternate years}
MUS 525 / 325. Post-Tonal Theory. (3)
Staff
Twentieth-century theoretical techniques applied analytically to all music of the century. Scales, modes, set-theory, twelve-tone theory, minimalist techniques, timbral design and specific compositional methods will be discussed. Numerous readings and projects will be included. (TC)
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Spring, alternate years}
MUS 527. Theory Pedagogy. (3)
Hermann
A survey of the materials, the methodology and the content that could be encompassed in courses that teach theory. Representative textbooks, including those that deal with 20th-century techniques, will be studied. (P)
{Spring}
Restriction: permission of instructor
MUS 529. Techniques of Twentieth-Century Composition. (3)
Staff
Devoted to the music of the 20th century, the course spans the gulf between traditional academic training (i.e., common practice harmony) and current practice. Students survey techniques of 20th-century composition and then imitate these in composed works of their own. (TC)
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Summer}
MUS 531. Bibliography and Research. (3)
Saeger
Course includes basic procedures used in research, library orientation, investigative methods and typical materials. The course aims to teach students that research is a logical process. (HL)
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 535 / 435. Special Topics in Music. (1-3, no limit Δ)
May be repeated for credit, no limit as long as subject matter varies. Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Offered upon demand}
MUS 536 / 436. Selected Topics in Contemporary World Music. (3, no limit Δ)
This course allows permanent or visiting faculty to develop a course based on a topic related to the field of contemporary world music. (WM)
May be repeated for credit, no limit as long as topic varies.
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval.
{Offered upon demand}
MUS 537 / 437. Selected Topics in Music Literature. (3, no limit Δ)
Hinterbichler, Vigneau
May be repeated for credit, no limit, as long as topic varies. (HL)
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Offered upon demand}
MUS 539 / 439. Selected Topics in Music Theory. (3, no limit Δ)
Block, Hermann
This course allows permanent or visiting faculty to develop a course based on a topic related to advanced research interests or expertise. May be repeated for credit, no limit, as long as topic varies. (TC)
Enrollment requires instructor's approval.
Prerequisite: 252
{Offered upon demand}
MUS 544 / 444. Anthropology of World Beat. (3)
The study of musical globalization, concentrating on the 100 year background of indigenous and ethnic sound recordings that led to the creation of the “World Music” genre in the late 20th Century. (WM)
MUS 548 / 448. The Anthropology of Music and Sound. (3)
Feld
(Also offered as ANTH 548/448)
The cultural study of music and sound. Course materials are drawn from written and audio music ethnographies of contemporary indigenous, diasporic, refugee, exile, and industrial communities. (WM)
MUS 549 / 449. Music Repertory. (2, no limit Δ)
Comprehensive study of solo repertory for voice or individual instruments. Specific area is announced in the class schedule when the course is offered. (HL)
May be repeated for credit, no limit, as long as subject matter varies.
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Fall}
MUS 551. Graduate Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Fall, Spring, Summer}
MUS 560. Ensemble Performance. (1, no limit Δ)
Training in ensemble performance in either chamber groups or larger ensembles (band, orchestra, chorus). Specific ensemble offerings are announced each semester in the Schedule of Classes. (E)
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 561. String Pedagogy I:. (2)
Staff
Includes an introduction to elementary skills and concepts appropriate for beginners, and exploration of ties between elementary skills and intermediate skills. Also includes study of the pedagogy of Paul Rolland and Motivation Theory. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor's approval. (P)
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 562. String Pedagogy II:. (2)
Staff
Development of technique and musical concepts in children during their first two/three years of instruction. Other topics include development of musicianship, philosophy of Shinichi Suzuki, and human cognition as applicable to music teaching and learning. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor's approval. (P)
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 563. String Pedagogy III:. (2)
Staff
Course will cover the pedagogy of Ivan Galamian and applications to school orchestra teaching, bow arm development, an overview of student repertoire, and educating parents about managing home practice. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor's approval. (P)
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 564. String Pedagogy IV:. (2)
Staff
The pedagogy of John Kendall, the business of private studio management, Mozart's Concerti Nos. 3, 4 and 5, charting of technical growth from these back to the beginning student, and an overview of child development. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor's approval. (P)
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 565. Advanced Instrumental Conducting. (2)
Pérez-Gómez, Rombach-Kendall
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval. (C)
{Spring}
MUS 566. String Pedagogy Project. (2)
Kempter
An independent project, designed in consultation with string pedagogy faculty. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor's approval. (P)
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
MUS 571. Conducting Seminar. (2 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Ellingboe, Perez-Gomez, Rombach
The development of skills and knowledge required to lead large ensembles. Score study, aural skills, rehearsal and pedagogical strategies, conducting technique, study of repertoire, and discussion of educational and artistic philosophies. For students enrolled in the Master of Music Conducting Concentration only. (C)
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 572. Advanced Conducting Seminar. (2 to a maximum of 8 Δ)
Ellingboe, Pérez-Gómez, Rombach
Continuation of MUS 571. Advanced study in technique of conducting large ensembles. Open only to students enrolled in the Master of Music Conducting Concentration. (C)
Prerequisite: four hours of MUS 571
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 580 / 380. Recording Techniques I. (2)
Geist
Introduction to modern studio recording techniques. (T)
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Fall}
MUS 581 / 481. Recording Techniques II. (2)
Geist
Continuation of 580. This course is task-based, with emphasis on individual projects and hands-on training. (T)
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 580
{Spring}
MUS 584. Problems in Interdisciplinary Studies. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
(Also offered as ARTH, THEA 584 and MA *485)
An independent study in either critical studies or studio, beyond the scope of the Fine Arts interdisciplinary courses, which may occur within or outside the College of Fine Arts. (I)
MUS 587 / 487. Contemporary Interdisciplinary Topics. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
(Also offered as ARTH, DANC, THEA 587 and MA 487*)
Analyzes major instances of interdisciplinary influence and collaboration in the present day. (I)
{Spring}
MUS 588 / 388. Music Pedagogy. (2, no limit Δ)
For the music student who plans to teach privately, especially beginners of various ages. Specific area is announced in class schedule when course is offered. (P)
May be repeated for credit, no limit, as long as subject matter varies, with permission of department chairperson (or dean). If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Fall}
MUS 589 / 389. Music Pedagogy. (2, no limit Δ)
Continuation of 588, treating problems in teaching intermediate and moderately advanced students. Specific area is announced in class schedule when course is offered. (P)
May be repeated for credit, no limit, as long as subject matter varies, with permission of department chairperson (or dean).
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: 588
{Spring}
MUS 595 / 395. Accompanying. (1, no limit Δ)
Pyle
Study and performance of accompaniment practice. (E)
If the student is not pursuing a graduate degree program in music, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Fall, Spring}
MUS 599. Master’s Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)
Enrollment requires instructor’s approval. (TH)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
Restriction: Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music.
MUSE 155. Orchestral Instruments. (1-2 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Group instruction in orchestral instruments and guitar. Open only to students pursuing the Bachelor of Music Education or the Bachelor of Music String Pedagogy or Theory and Composition concentrations. Specific areas are announced in the class schedule each semester.
{Fall, Spring}
MUSE 194. Introduction to Music Education. (1)
Dalby
Will assist the student in discovering personal strengths and weaknesses relative to a career as a professional music educator.
{Fall}
MUSE 195. Introductory Teaching Practicum. (1)
Dalby, Carlow
Provides first-year music education majors with practical teaching experience in music classrooms. Assists in evaluating the music education candidate's suitability for a music teaching career in terms of musicianship, leadership, communication ability, and personal dispositions.
Prerequisite: 194.
{Spring}
MUSE 213. Choral Lab. (0, no limit Δ)
Carlow
Designed to provide future choral teachers with experience conducting and rehearsing standard literature with a choral ensemble.
Prerequisite: MUSE 194 and MUSE 195 and two semesters of MUS 101.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
{Fall, alternate years}
MUSE 215. Instrumental Lab. (0, no limit Δ)
Dalby
Designed to provide future instrumental teachers with experience conducting and rehearsing standard literature with an instrumental ensemble. Students will also hone their performing skills on the various instruments of the band and orchestra.
Prerequisite: 194 and 195 and two semesters of MUS 101.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
{Spring, alternate years}
MUSE 233. Symphony Orchestra. (1, no limit Δ)
Pérez-Gómez
(Also offered as MUS 233)
Study and public performance of symphonic literature. Auditions required.
Maximum of 8 hours credit allowed toward degrees in the BUS, in the College of Fine Arts or in the College of Education; 4 hours in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
MUSE 241. University Band. (1, no limit Δ)
Rombach, Simons
(Also offered as MUS 241)
Study and performance of concert band literature. Marching band required for wind and percussion emphases in music education. Audition required but open to all students.
Maximum of 8 hours credit allowed toward degrees in the BUS, in the College of Fine Arts or in the College of Education; 4 hours in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
MUSE 243. Concert Choir. (1, no limit Δ)
Ellingboe
(Also offered as MUS 243)
Select mixed-voice choral ensemble, 28–34 singers. Performs significant works of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic and Contemporary periods. Audition required but open to all students.
Maximum of 8 hours credit allowed toward degrees in the BUS, in the College of Fine Arts or in the College of Education; 4 hours in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
MUSE 292. Early Childhood Music for Classroom Teachers. (3)
Introductory course for teachers wanting to learn to use music in childcare, kindergarten and primary classrooms. Topics include: children's literature, the child voice, movement and instruments in early childhood settings.
{Fall}
MUSE 293. Multicultural Awareness Through Music Skills. (3)
Hoffman
The music of global ethnic groups with emphasis on the musical skills needed to assist the elementary teacher toward relevant enrichment in teaching the humanities.
{Spring, alternate years}
MUSE 298. Music for the Elementary Teacher. (3)
Otero
Will prepare elementary classroom teachers to teach music education in a self-contained classroom in traditional and open situations.
{Fall, Spring}
MUSE 313. Choral Music Methods. (3)
Carlow
Administration, organization, literature, teaching and conducting techniques appropriate for public school choral programs.
Prerequisite: 346 and 363 and 446.
{Spring, alternate years}
MUSE 315. Instrumental Music Methods. (3)
Administration, organization, teaching and conducting techniques appropriate for public school instrumental programs. Includes a required off-campus school teaching lab component.
Prerequisite: 363.
{Fall}
MUSE 317. Jazz Methods. (1)
Kostur
Teaching the jazz ensemble, including style and harmony, methods, literature, organization and administration appropriate for school jazz programs.
Prerequisite: 194.
{Fall, alternate years}
MUSE 346. Teaching Music in the Elementary Schools. (3)
Carlow
Designed for pre-service music education majors. Focus: methods, strategies, musicianship and curriculum development in elementary school music. Includes a required off-campus school teaching lab component. Successful completion of Music Education Screening is required for enrollment.
Prerequisite: 194 and 195.
{Fall}
MUSE 347. Introduction to Early Childhood Music Education. (1)
Carlow
An introductory methods course focused on music education of infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Includes field experiences with the UNM Music Prep School early childhood classes.
Prerequisite: 346
{Spring, alternate years}
MUSE 363. Conducting. (2)
Rombach-Kendall
Basic conducting skills directed toward music education majors. Development of beat patterns, expressive gestures, score reading and score study. Lab experience with conducting class ensemble.
Prerequisite: MUS 252.
Restriction: junior or senior standing; Bachelor of Music Education major.
(Fall)
MUSE 400. Student Teaching in the Elementary School. (3-6, no limit Δ)
Carlow, Dalby
Student must have completed preliminary requirements as stated in the Department of Music Undergraduate Student Handbook in order to enroll.
{Fall, Spring}
MUSE 415. Instrumental Repertory. (1)
Rombach
Selecting repertoire for middle school and high school bands and orchestras, with emphasis on criteria, resources, teaching of comprehensive musicianship through repertoire and programming.
Prerequisites: 194 and 195.
{Fall, alternate years}
MUSE 429 / 529. Workshop . (1-4, no limit Δ)
Intensive study of a particular topic related to the field of Music Education.
{Summer}
MUSE 438 / 538. Selected Topics in Music Education. (3, no limit Δ)
Dalby, Carlow
This course allows permanent or visiting faculty to focus a course structured around their expertise or research activities.
{Spring, alternate years}
MUSE 441. Marching Band Methods. (2)
Methods of teaching, organizing and administering the marching band, including charting, arranging, movement, drill and dealing with percussion and support units (e.g., flags, twirlers). Current computer technology used in creating marching drill will be taught.
{Spring, alternate years}
MUSE *446. Secondary School Music. (3)
Dalby
An examination of the role of music in secondary schools. Topics include curricula, teaching methodology, classroom management, measurement and evaluation, and music technology. Includes a required off-campus school teaching lab component.
Prerequisite: 346
{Spring}
MUSE 455. Teaching Reading in the Music Classroom. (3)
Carlow
Developing competencies in teaching strategies for music teachers; establishing a theoretical framework for exploring approaches to reading/language development in the music classroom. Emphasis on teaching activities, specialized skills, learning content through reading of primary/secondary sources.
{Spring and Fall, even-numbered years}
MUSE 457 / 557. Foundations of Musical Behavior. (3)
Dalby
An in-depth study of the nature and development of aural musicianship. Topics include music aptitude, audiation, and music learning theory and Kodály pedagogy. Class activities will help participants refine and broaden their own musical skills.
Restriction: junior or senior standing.
{Fall}
MUSE 461. Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools. (3-6, no limit Δ)
Dalby, Carlow
Student must have completed preliminary requirements as stated in the Department of Music Undergraduate Handbook in order to enroll.
Prerequisite: 446.
{Fall, Spring}
MUSE 529 / 429. Workshop . (1-4, no limit Δ)
Intensive study of a particular topic related to the field of Music Education. See degree restrictions for the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education.
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in Music Education is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Summer}
MUSE 532. Introduction to Research in Music Education. (3)
Dalby
Interpretation and critical analysis of recent research. Techniques and procedures for writing research proposals, reports and theses, along with instruction that will enable students to understand and evaluate research in music education.
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in Music Education is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Every third Summer and every third Spring}
MUSE 534. Seminar in Music Education. (3)
Dalby
An in-depth study of important issues facing contemporary music education. A variety of significant trends, methodologies and movements will be investigated.
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in Music Education is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Every third Summer and every third Spring}
MUSE 538 / 438. Selected Topics in Music Education. (3, no limit Δ)
Dalby, Carlow
This course allows permanent or visiting faculty to focus a course structured around their expertise or research activities.
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in Music Education is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Offered upon demand}
MUSE 543 . Music for the Pre-school Child. (3)
Carlow
The teacher in private pre-school institutions, church schools, kindergarten; the role of the music consultant.
{Offered upon demand}
MUSE 550. Philosophy of Music Education. (3)
Dalby
An examination of relevant topics and issues in music education philosophy, aesthetics and history.
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in Music Education is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Every third Summer and every third Spring}
MUSE 551. Graduate Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Dalby, Carlow
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in Music Education is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
MUSE 557 / 457. Foundations of Musical Behavior. (3)
Dalby
An in-depth study of the nature and development of aural musicianship. Topics include music aptitude, audiation, and music learning theory and Kodály pedagogy. Class activities will help participants refine and broaden their own musical skills.
{Fall}
MUSE 598. Music Education Project. (1-4)
Carlow, Dalby
A substantial investigation of an appropriate music education topic, accomplished according to basic or applied research models, resulting in original research findings of music teaching materials and methodologies suitable for specific teaching settings. Open only to students pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
MUSE 599. Master’s Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)
Carlow, Dalby
An original, empirical or practical project carried out under faculty supervision. A substantial written report is expected, one copy of which must be bound for retention by the department. Consult the Department of Music Graduate Student Handbook for total credit requirements. Open only to students pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}