Music (MUSI)
MUSI 095 Fundamentals of Music 1.00
Study of scales, intervals, triad and triad inversions, melodic form, basic harmonic progressions, and 7th chords and their inversions. Music terminology and basic form concepts will be introduced. Credits in this course cannot be used to fulfill University Studies requirements, graduation requirements, or the requirements of a major or minor. Credits count for transcript only.
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
MUSI 102 Class Piano I 1.00
Introduction to functional keyboard skills. Emphasis on five-finger patterns, selected major scales and arpeggios, basic harmonization, sight-reading, transposition, and solo repertoire, while developing foundational skills to support coursework in theory and aural skills.
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
MUSI 103 Class Piano II 1.00
Continuation of MUSI 102. Continuation of keyboard fundamentals, including harmonic minor and modal scales, chord progressions, lead-sheet realization, improvisation, and transposition. Students refine sight-reading and ensemble collaboration while applying harmonic concepts from theory and aural skills courses.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of MUSI 102
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring;
MUSI 107 UWS Singers 0.00
Study and performance of music suitable for advanced choral musicians. Approximately three to four performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Field trip participation required. Open to all students by audition. May be repeated for credit
Prerequisites:
- Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 110/310
Core General Education Requirements:
- HA - Humanities & Arts
- HA-A - Humanities & Arts - Arts
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 108 Percussion Ensemble 0.00
Study and performance of music suitable for percussion ensembles. Approximately one to two performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit.
Core General Education Requirements:
- HA - Humanities & Arts
- HA-A - Humanities & Arts - Arts
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
MUSI 109 Jazz Combo 0.00
Study and performance of music suitable for jazz combos. Approximately one to two performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Field trip participation required. Open to all students by audition. May be repeated for credit.
Core General Education Requirements:
- HA - Humanities & Arts
- HA-A - Humanities & Arts - Arts
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
MUSI 110 Chorale 0.00
Study and performance of a variety of choral literature, including choral/orchestral masterworks. Approximately two to three performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit.
Core General Education Requirements:
- HA - Humanities & Arts
- HA-A - Humanities & Arts - Arts
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 111 Jazz Band 0.00
Study and performance of jazz band literature from the swing era through the most progressive trends. Approximately two to three performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Field trip participation required. Open to all students by audition. May be repeated for credit.
Core General Education Requirements:
- HA - Humanities & Arts
- HA-A - Humanities & Arts - Arts
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 112 Symphonic Band 0.00
Study and performance of college band and wind ensemble literature. Approximately two to three performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Some university-owned instruments available for student use. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit.
Core General Education Requirements:
- HA - Humanities & Arts
- HA-A - Humanities & Arts - Arts
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 113 Chamber Ensemble 0.00
Study and performance of music suitable for small chamber ensembles, including string ensembles, winds/strings with piano, four-hand piano and two piano repertoire. May be repeated for credit. Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course
Core General Education Requirements:
- HA - Humanities & Arts
- HA-A - Humanities & Arts - Arts
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Select Semesters;
MUSI 114 University Orchestra 0.00
Study and preparation for performance of literature for orchestra and chamber orchestra from the 17th to 21st centuries. Approximately two to three performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Some university-owned instruments available for student use. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit.
Core General Education Requirements:
- HA - Humanities & Arts
- HA-A - Humanities & Arts - Arts
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 115 Chamber Winds 0.00
Study and performance of music suitable for mixed instrumental ensembles. Approximately one to two performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. May be repeated for credit.
Core General Education Requirements:
- HA - Humanities & Arts
- HA-A - Humanities & Arts - Arts
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Select Semesters;
MUSI 117 Opera Workshop 0.00
Provides progressive training in the art of music and drama culminating in a performance of opera, operetta, musical theatre, and/or scenes. Approximately 1-2 performances per semester. May be repeated for credit.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 118 Global Percussion Ensemble 0.00
Study and performance of music suitable for non-Western percussion ensembles. Approximately one to two performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit.
Core General Education Requirements:
- HA - Humanities & Arts
- HA-A - Humanities & Arts - Arts
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring, Even Years;
MUSI 120 Applied Music-Flute/Piccolo 1.00
Private instruction in Flute/Piccolo. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 121 Applied Music-Oboe/English Horn 1.00
Private instruction in Oboe/English Horn. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 122 Applied Music-Clarinet 1.00
Private instruction Clarinet. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 123 Applied Music-Saxophone 1.00
Private instruction in Saxophone. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 124 Applied Music-Bassoon 1.00
Private instruction in Bassoon. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 125 Applied Music-French Horn 1.00
Private instruction in French Horn. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 126 Applied Music-Trumpet 1.00
Private instruction in Trumpet. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 127 Applied Music-Trombone/Euphonium 1.00
Private instruction in Trombone/Euphonium. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 128 Applied Music-Tuba 1.00
Private instruction in Tuba. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 129 Applied Music-Percussion 1.00
Private instruction in Percussion. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 130 Applied Music-Guitar 1.00
Private instruction in Guitar. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 132 Applied Music-Violin 1.00
Private instruction in Violin. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this class.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 133 Applied Music-Viola 1.00
Private instruction in Viola. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in the course.
MUSI 134 Applied Music-Cello 1.00
Private instruction in Cello. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 135 Applied Music-String Bass 1.00
Private instruction in String Bass. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 136 Applied Music-Piano 1.00
Private instruction in Piano. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 137 Applied Music-Organ 1.00
Private instruction in Organ. Open to all students with sufficient keyboard background. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent is required to enroll this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 138 Applied Music-Accordion 1.00
Private instruction in accordion. Open to all students. May7 be repeated for credit, no fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 139 Applied Music-Voice 1.00
Private instruction in Voice. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument or a required minor instrument. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fees. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 141 Woodwind Techniques 1.00
Practical study of woodwind instruments, including materials and methods of teaching. Primarily for music majors and minors, but open to all students if class size permits.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall, Odd Years;
MUSI 143 Percussion Techniques 1.00
Practical study of percussion instruments, including materials and methods of teaching. Open to all students if class size permits.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring, Even Years;
MUSI 145 English and Italian Diction 1.00
Study of the rules of English and Italian lyric diction. Exercises
and performance in each language.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall, Even Years;
MUSI 146 French and German Diction 1.00
Study of the rules of French and German lyric diction. Exercises and performance in each language.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring, Odd Years;
MUSI 150 Concert/Recital Class 0.00
Attendance and evaluation of a specified number of concerts and recitals within and outside of class time as well as discussions and class sessions on discipline-related topics. Music majors are required to perform in a public recital performance once per semester. Required of music majors and minors. May be repeated for credit.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 160 Music Appreciation 3.00
Study of the musical elements, forms, and stylistic periods in Western musical culture. Includes a discussion of composers' lives, individual styles, and representative works. Required attendance at music performances outside of class time.
Core General Education Requirements:
- HA - Humanities & Arts
- HA-A - Humanities & Arts - Arts
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring
- Online: Fall, Spring, & Summer
MUSI 161 Music and World Culture 3.00
Survey of non-Western musical cultures, including ethnic origins of folk and traditional music in America.
Core General Education Requirements:
- HA - Humanities & Arts
- HA-H - Humanities & Arts - Humanities
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring
- Online: Fall, Spring, & Summer
MUSI 171 Ear Training I 1.00
Basic drills in sight singing, melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation and
keyboard harmony.
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
MUSI 172 Ear Training II 1.00
Continuation of MUSI 171.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of MUSI 171
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring;
MUSI 173 Theory I 3.00
Study of the beginning elements of counterpoint including first through fifth species contrapuntal writing, introduction to embellishment tones and figured bass, core concepts of four-part chorale writing, and basic chord progressions.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring;
MUSI 174 Theory II 3.00
Study of chromatic harmony, including secondary functions, modulation, and modal mixture, along with analysis of Baroque counterpoint. Emphasis on formal analysis, part-writing, and larger-scale harmonic motion in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century repertoire.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of MUSI 173
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
MUSI 189 Music Elective 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
MUSI 192 Jazz Improvisation 1.00
Extensive individual or group study in the theory and practice of musical performance, conducting, or musical group organization and promotion. Projects are designed in consultation with the instructor and/or the student's advisor. May be repeated for credit. Audition or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Select Semesters;
MUSI 200 Music Technology 1.00
Study of technological applications used by professional musicians and music educators. Topics include: music notation software; audio recording and editing; sequencing and MIDI applications; multimedia presentations; web publishing; and artificial intelligence.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring;
MUSI 202 Class Piano III 1.00
Continuation of MUSI 103. Development of intermediate keyboard skills, focusing on four-part choral and instrumental score reading, improvisation, and harmonization using secondary dominants. Students integrate analytical concepts from theory and aural skills courses while cultivating stylistically informed performance practices.
Prerequisites:
- Successful completion of MUSI 103
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
MUSI 203 Class Piano IV 1.00
Continuation of MUSI 202. Advanced functional keyboard skills emphasizing repertoire preparation, two-hand, two-octave scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, full-score reading, harmonization, lead-sheet realization, improvisation, and collaborative performance. Students complete all skills required to pass every portion of the piano proficiency exam, which must be passed to earn course credit.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of MUSI 202
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring;
MUSI 220 Applied Music Flute/Piccolo 4.00
Private instruction in Flute/Piccolo. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 221 Applied Music Oboe/English Horn 4.00
Private instruction in Oboe/English horn. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 222 Applied Music-Clarinet 4.00
Private instruction in Clarinet. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 223 Applied Music-Saxophone 4.00
Private instruction in Saxophone. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 224 Applied Music-Bassoon 4.00
Private instruction in Bassoon. Open to instrumental, keyboard, and vocal performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 225 Applied Music-French Horn 4.00
Private instruction in French Horn. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 226 Applied Music-Trumpet 4.00
Private instruction in Trumpet. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 227 Applied Music-Trombone/Euphonium 4.00
Private instruction in Trombone/Euphonium. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 228 Applied Music-Tuba 4.00
Private instruction in Tuba. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and instructor consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 229 Applied Music-Percussion 4.00
Private instruction in Percussion. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 230 Applied Music-Guitar 4.00
Private instruction in Guitar. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 232 Applied Music-Violin 4.00
Private instruction in Violin. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 233 Applied Music-Viola 4.00
Private instruction in Viola. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 234 Applied Music-Cello 4.00
Private instruction in Cello. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 235 Applied Music-String Bass 4.00
Private instruction in String Bass. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 236 Applied Music-Piano 4.00
Private instruction in Piano. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 237 Applied Music-Organ 4.00
Private instruction in Organ. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 238 Applied Music-Accordion 4.00
Private instruction in accordion. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument . Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 239 Applied Music-Voice 4.00
Private instruction in Voice. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 241 Brass Techniques 1.00
Practical study of common brass instruments including trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba. Primarily for music majors and minors but open to all students if class size permits.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall, Even Years;
MUSI 243 String Techniques 1.00
Practical study of the orchestral stringed instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, including materials and methods of teaching. Primarily for music majors and minors, but open to all students if class size permits.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring, Odd Years;
MUSI 266 Jazz Appreciation 3.00
History of jazz from its beginnings to its most progressive trends, using compositions and recordings to trace its stylistic and technical developments.
Core General Education Requirements:
- CP - Civics & Perspectives
- CP-P - Civics & Perspectives - Perspectives
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Select Semesters
- Online: Summer
MUSI 271 Ear Training III 1.00
Continuation of MUSI 172. Sight singing, melodic and harmonic dictation, keyboard harmony, and rhythm exercises.
Prerequisites:
- Successful completion of MUSI 172
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
MUSI 272 Ear Training IV 1.00
Continuation of MUSI 271. Sight singing, melodic and harmonic dictation, keyboard harmony, and rhythm exercises.
Prerequisites:
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring;
MUSI 273 Theory III 3.00
Study of late nineteenth- and twentieth-century techniques, including sonata and rondo forms and vocal music. Topics include Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, extended tonicization, extended tertian harmony, impressionism, rhythmic innovations, post-tonal theory, and introductory set analysis.
Prerequisites:
- Successful completion of MUSI 174
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring;
MUSI 274 Theory IV 3.00
Continuation of MUSI 273. Study of modal mixture, Neapolitan sixth chords, augmented sixth chords, chromatic modulation, serialism, and study and application of set theory.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring;
MUSI 275 Composition 1.00
Organization of musical ideas into logical and homogeneous form. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites:
- Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 174, or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring;
MUSI 289 Music Elective 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
MUSI 289AE Music Elective Aesthetic Experience 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.
MUSI 289AH Music Elective Art-History 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.
MUSI 289DV Music Elective Diversity 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.
MUSI 289GA Music Elective Global Awareness 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.
MUSI 289HA Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course. 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.
Core General Education Requirements:
- HA - Humanities & Arts
- HA-A - Humanities & Arts - Arts
MUSI 289PP MUSI Piano Proficiency Exam 0.00
Proficiency Exam verification from Music Department required.
MUSI 301 Study Abroad 1.00
Field trips designed by the Music Department faculty to give students direct experiences in foreign countries. Each program includes musical performances, preparatory reading, orientation meetings, a faculty-supervised study tour, and a detailed written evaluation of learning situations associated with the course. With consent of the relevant program and content adaptation, programs provided by other agencies can be considered for this credit. Students must obtain approval for taking these courses prior to participation. Otherwise the course may not count. For specific degree requirements, consult your advisor. Course can be repeated only if the content is different.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Select Semesters;
MUSI 307 UWS Singers 0.00
Study and performance of music suitable for advanced choral musicians. Approximately three to four performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Field trip participation required. Open to all students by audition. May be repeated for credit
Prerequisites:
- Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 110/310
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 308 Percussion Ensemble 0.00
Study and performance of music suitable for percussion ensembles. Offered to advanced performers provided a sufficient number of students register to make a practicable group. May be repeated for credit.
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
MUSI 309 Jazz Combo 0.00
Study and performance of music suitable for jazz combos. Approximately one to two performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Field trip participation required. Open to all students by audition. May be repeated for credit.
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
MUSI 310 Chorale 0.00
Study and performance of a variety of choral literature, including choral/ orchestral masterworks. Approximately two to three performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 311 Jazz Band 0.00
Study and performance of jazz band literature from the swing era through the most progressive trends. Approximately two to three performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Field trip participation required. Open to all students by audition. May be repeated for credit.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 312 Symphonic Band 0.00
Study and performance of college band and wind ensemble literature. Approximately two to three performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Some university-owned instruments available for student use. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 313 Chamber Ensemble 0.00
Study and performance of music suitable for small chamber ensembles, including string ensembles, winds/strings with piano, four-hand piano and two piano repertoire. May be repeated for credit. Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Select Semesters;
MUSI 314 University Orchestra 0.00
Study and preparation for performance of literature for orchestra and chamber orchestra from the 17th to 21st centuries. Approximately two to three performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Some university-owned instruments available for student use. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 315 Chamber Winds 0.00
Study and performance of music suitable for mixed instrumental ensembles. Approximately one to two performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. May be repeated for credit.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Select Semesters;
MUSI 317 Opera Workshop 0.00
Provides progressive training in the art of music and drama culminating in a performance of opera, operetta, musical theatre, and/or scenes. May be repeated for credit. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
MUSI 318 Global Percussion Ensemble 0.00
Study and performance of music suitable for non-Western percussion ensembles. Approximately one to two performance opportunities per semester, both on and off-campus. Field trip participation required. May be repeated for credit.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring, Even Years;
MUSI 320 Applied Music-Flute/Piccolo 2.00
Private instruction in Flute/Piccolo. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing of Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 321 Applied Music-Oboe/English Horn 2.00
Private instruction in Oboe/English Horn. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing of Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 322 Applied Music-Clarinet 2.00
Private instruction in Clarinet. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing of Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 323 Applied Music-Saxophone 2.00
Private instruction in Saxophone. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing of Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 324 Applied Music-Bassoon 2.00
Private instruction in Bassoon. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 325 Applied Music-French Horn 2.00
Private instruction in French Horn. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 326 Applied Music-Trumpet 2.00
Private instruction in Trumpet. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instruments. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 327 Applied Music-Trombone/Euphonium 2.00
Private instruction in Trombone/Euphonium. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instruments. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 328 Applied Music-Tuba 2.00
Private instruction in Tuba. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instruments. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 329 Applied Music-Percussion 2.00
Private instruction in Percussion. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instruments. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 330 Applied Music-Guitar 2.00
Private instruction in Guitar. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instruments. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 332 Applied Music-Violin 2.00
Private instruction in Violin. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instruments. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 333 Applied Music-Viola 2.00
Private instruction in Viola. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 334 Applied Music-Cello 2.00
Private instruction in Cello. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing in Applied Music Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 335 Applied Music-String Bass 2.00
Private instruction in String Bass. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing in Applied Music Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 336 Applied Music-Piano 2.00
Private instruction in Piano. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing in Applied Music Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 337 Applied Music-Organ 2.00
Private instruction in Organ. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing in Applied Music Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 338 Applied Music-Accordion 2.00
Private instruction in accordion. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 339 Applied Music-Voice 2.00
Private instruction in Voice.Open to all students. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing in Applied Music Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 343 Elements of Improvisation 2.00
Study of improvisational techniques used by teaching and performing musicians in multiple genres. Students will be engaged in experiential learning throughout the course by integrating and synthesizing elements from ear training and music theory.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring;
MUSI 344 Songwriting and Composition 3.00
Students will develop skills in musical composition and songwriting through hands-on, project-based learning. Students will integrate and synthesize elements of the Ear Training and Music Theory course sequences as they create original compositions and songs.
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
MUSI 345 Applied Composition 1.00
Private instruction in musical composition and the study of the organization of musical ideas into logical and homogeneous form. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying as part of required curriculum. Music minors and non-majors must pay an additional fee for applied study. See current schedule of classes for applicable fee. Consent of instructor is required to enroll in the course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 353 Piano Repertory III 1.00
Survey of major works of the piano literature in their historical and stylistic contexts. From the late 19th century to present.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall, Even Years;
MUSI 354 Organ Repertory 1.00
A survey of organ literature, performance practices, and organ design from antiquity to the present.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Select Semesters;
MUSI 355 String Repertory/Pedagogy 1.00
Study of repertoire and pedagogy for various string instruments. Instructor consent is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Select Semesters;
MUSI 356 Vocal Repertory 1.00
Study of repertoire for solo voice.
Prerequisites:
- Consent of cooperating Instructor and Department Chair.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring, Even Years;
MUSI 362 Music History I 3.00
The study of the development of music literature in the Western world from Antiquity through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, and Pre- Classical and Classical. Acquaints students with major forms and styles of music with formal and harmonic analysis of selected examples. Illustrative materials include recordings and scores. Attention given to placing composers and musical styles within historical contexts.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of MUSI 273
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
MUSI 363 Music History II 3.00
Continuation of MUSI 362. The study of the development of music literature in the Western world from the Romantic, Post-Romantic, Twentieth Century and Twenty-First Century. Acquaints students with major forms and styles of music with formal and harmonic analysis of selected examples. Illustrative materials include recordings and scores. Attention given to placing composers and musical styles within historical contexts.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of MUSI 273
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring;
MUSI 367 Marching Band Techniques 1.00
Curriculum, materials and organization of the Marching Band component of instrumental music for the secondary school.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall, Odd Years;
MUSI 368 Ensemble Techniques 1.00
Students will discover and develop the essential skills required to lead ensembles beyond the standard orchestra, concert band, and concert choir settings. The course will address jazz bands, marching bands, non-traditional string techniques, popular music ensembles, and other musical configurations.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall, Odd Years;
MUSI 370 Vocal Pedagogy 2.00
Study of vocal technique and physiology as it pertains to singing and the teaching of singing. Course activities include lectures, readings, discussions, written assignments, peer teaching and observations.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring, Even Years;
MUSI 374 Orchestration 2.00
Theoretical study of musical instruments. Scoring for band and orchestra and arranging/adapting music for a variety of performance situations.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of MUSI 273
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall, Even Years;
MUSI 379 Jazz Band Techniques 1.00
Study of the essential skills required of jazz educators, with a primary focus on teaching jazz at the middle school and high school level. Survey of jazz ensemble literature.
Prerequisites:
- Prerequisite for taking this course is admittance to Music Major with Junior class standing.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring, Odd Years;
MUSI 380 Conducting I 2.00
Introduction to the art of conducting with a focus on the grammar of conducting, communication through gesture, and score study.
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
MUSI 387 Keyboard Pedagogy 2.00
Exploration of the fundamentals of piano teaching, including the learning process and its application to young learners, a review of teaching materials for the elementary student, and speci¿c aspects of organ pedagogy. Emphasis on independent studio management and planning. May be repeated for credit.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Select Semesters;
MUSI 389 Music Elective 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
MUSI 389HA Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course. 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.
Core General Education Requirements:
- HA - Humanities & Arts
- HA-A - Humanities & Arts - Arts
MUSI 390 Conducting II 1.00
Continuation of MUSI 380 with emphasis on advanced techniques used while conducting ensembles in the student's primary area: band, choral, or orchestral.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of MUSI 380
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring;
MUSI 391 Collaborative Keyboard 1.00
Introduction to collaborative keyboard preparation and performance. Topics include categories of repertoire, sound and ensemble issues, quick study, and professional behavior. May be repeated for credit. Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Select Semesters;
MUSI 392 Jazz Improvisation 1.00
Extensive individual or group study in the theory and practice of musical performance, conducting, or musical group organization and promotion. Projects are designed in consultation with the instructor and/or the student's advisor. May be repeated for credit. Audition and consent of Music Faculty are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Select Semesters;
MUSI 394 Piano Technology 1.00
Study of basic piano operation and maintenance with opportunity for hands-on experience.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Select Semesters;
MUSI 395 Half Recital 1.00
Public performance of a 30-minute program of serious musical content. Successful completion of a recital hearing three weeks prior to recital date is required. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 420 Applied Music-Flute/Piccolo 4.00
Private instruction in Flute/Piccolo. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 421 Applied Music-Oboe/English Horn 4.00
Private instruction in Oboe/English Horn. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 422 Applied Music-Clarinet 4.00
Private instruction in Clarinet. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Audition and Music Faculty consent are required to enroll in this course. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 423 Applied Music-Saxophone 4.00
Private instruction in Saxophone. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 424 Applied Music-Bassoon 4.00
Private instruction in Bassoon. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 425 Applied Music-French Horn 4.00
Private instruction in French Horn. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 426 Applied Music-Trumpet 4.00
Private instruction in Trumpet. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 427 Applied Music-Trombone/Euphonium 4.00
Private instruction in Trombone/Euphonium. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 428 Applied Music-Tuba 4.00
Private instruction in Tuba. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 429 Applied Music-Percussion 4.00
Private instruction in Percussion. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 430 Applied Music-Guitar 4.00
Private instruction in Guitar. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 432 Applied Music-Violin 4.00
Private instruction in Violin. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 433 Applied Music-Viola 4.00
Private instruction in Viola. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 434 Applied Music-Cello 4.00
Private instruction in Cello. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 435 Applied Music-String Bass 4.00
Private instruction in String Bass. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 436 Applied Music-Piano 4.00
Private instruction in Piano. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 437 Applied Music-Organ 4.00
Private instruction in Organ. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 438 Applied Music-Accordion 4.00
Private instruction in Accordion. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 439 Applied Music-Voice 4.00
Private instruction in Voice. Open to performance majors only. May be repeated for credit. No fees for full-time music majors studying their major instrument. Passing Advanced Standing Exam is required to take this course.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 489 Music Elective 0.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
MUSI 489AE Music Elective Aesthetic Experience 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.
MUSI 489AH Music Elective Art History 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.
MUSI 489DV Music Elective Diversity 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.
MUSI 489GA Music Elective Global Awareness 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.
MUSI 490 Independent Study 1.00
For advanced music students who have shown themselves capable of independent work. Research topic selected in consultation with the faculty member who will supervise the student.
Prerequisites:
- Consent of cooperating Instructor and Department Chair.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 495 Full Recital 2.00
Public performance of a 60-minute program of serious musical content. Successful completion of a recital hearing three weeks prior to recital date is required.
Prerequisites:
- Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MUSI 395 and permission of faculty in area of applied study.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
MUSI 498 Music Capstone Experience 0.00
Public presentation or performance of student's capstone project.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
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