Catalog Review

For Course Qualities In Effect For 2023-24

Process Date: 18-MAR-2024

MUCA - Music Composition & Arranging

100 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPOSITION Active
  Long Title: Fundamentals of Composition  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 08 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 06 - Indiv Performance Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites: MUTH 201 or MUTH 100
Description: An introduction to the craft of contemporary classical composition. Intended for composition majors, theory majors, and other students interested in music composition. Weekly compositions are supplemented by listening, analysis, and writing assignments. PREREQUISITES: MUTH 201 or MUTH 100

110 INTRODUCTION ELECTRONIC MUSIC Active
  Long Title: Introduction to Electronic Music  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 14 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites:
Description: Through hands-on composition-based projects, the course explores electronic and computer music in the context of the contemporary art music tradition as well as various popular idioms. Topics include digital audio sampling and editing, digital signal processing, sound synthesis, MIDI sequencing, and multi-track sound mixing. Discussions engage the integral role of technology in shaping our musical culture as well as the history of electronic music.

191 DIRECTED STUDY IN COMP & ARR Active
  Long Title: Directed Study in Music Composition and Arranging  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description: Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor

195 INTERNSHIP IN COMP & ARR Active
  Long Title: Internship in Music Composition and Arranging  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 08 - Internship/Practica Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
A010 - Internship
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description: An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor

210 IMPROVISATION Active
  Long Title: Improvisation  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 15 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites:
Description: An introduction to improvisation for students in all music disciplines. Exploration of the concepts of improvisation in the varied settings of ethnic/world music, jazz, and contemporary classical music.

220 JAZZ IMPROVISATION I Active
  Long Title: Jazz Improvisation I  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 20 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 07 - Group Performance Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: MUTH 240
Description: An introduction to the fundamentals of jazz improvisation. Exploration of jazz repertoire through scale/chord/mode associations, rhythmic and linear development, and solo transcription/analysis. PREREQUISITES: MUTH 240

221 JAZZ IMPROVISATION II Active
  Long Title: Jazz Improvisation II  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 20 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 07 - Group Performance Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: MUCA 220
Description: Continued exploration of jazz repertoire using more complex forms and progressions, intermediate linear concepts, and solo transcription/analysis. PREREQUISITES: MUCA 220

230 SMALL GROUP JAZZ COMP/ARR Active
  Long Title: Small Group Jazz Composition and Arranging  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 06 - Indiv Performance Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: MUJI 350 or MUTH 301
Description: Fundamentals of notation, orchestration, rhythmic embellishment, melodic development, jazz harmony, vertical sonorities, basic forms, and 2-5 part densities for jazz small groups. PREREQUISITES: MUJI 350 or MUTH 301

300 TECHNIQUES CONTEMP COMPOSER Active
  Long Title: Techniques of the Contemporary Composer  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: Two terms of MUCA 345 or consent of instructor
Description: Development of the craft of the contemporary composer through selected topics in pitch, rhythm, and form. The course comprises analysis of major compositional techniques of contemporary music in tandem with directed assignments in composition. PREREQUISITES: Two terms of MUCA 345 or consent of instructor

330 LARGE ENSEMBLE JAZZ COMP/ARR Active
  Long Title: Large Ensemble Jazz Composition and Arranging  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 06 - Indiv Performance Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: MUCA 230 or consent of instructor
Description: Scoring techniques for the jazz big band and expanded chamber jazz ensembles. Focus upon melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, textual, and formal variation in the large jazz ensemble format. PREREQUISITES: MUCA 230 or consent of instructor

345 COMPOSITION Active
  Long Title: Composition  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 06 - Indiv Performance Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: MUCA 100 and MUTH 251 or consent of instructor
Description: Private instruction in music composition. PREREQUISITES: MUCA 100 and MUTH 251 or consent of instructor

390 TUTORIAL IN COMP & ARR Active
  Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Music Composition and Arranging  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 09 - Tutorial Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Advanced study arranged and carried out under the direction of an instructor. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

391 DIRECTED STUDY IN COMP & ARR Active
  Long Title: Directed Study in Music Composition and Arranging  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description: Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor

395 INTERNSHIP IN COMP & ARR Active
  Long Title: Internship in Music Composition and Arranging  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 08 - Internship/Practica Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
A010 - Internship
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description: An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor

399 INDEP STUDY IN COMP & ARR Active
  Long Title: Independent Study in Music Composition and Arranging  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 10 - IS Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites:
Description: Students considering an honors project should register for independent study for one or more terms.

400 TOPICS IN MUSIC COMPOSITION Active
  Long Title: Topics in Music Composition  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 11 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
A015 - Topics Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: MUTH 301 or consent of instructor
Description: Selected topics in contemporary music, intended for composition majors and other students interested in music composition.

Topic for Spring 2024: Electroacoustic Composition
PREREQUISITES: MUTH 301 or consent of instructor The course will explore electroacoustic composition within the acousmatic aesthetic. The course is designed to provide students with maximum opportunity for continual and steady progress on their composition supported by in-depth listening, reading, and discussion activities related to the current practice of electroacoustic music.


411 ORCHESTRATION I Active
  Long Title: Orchestration I  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 08 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 03 - Standard Plus Additional Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: MUTH 301 and two terms of MUCA 345 or consent of instructor
Description: Capabilities and uses of strings, woodwinds and horn; notational practices; scoring for chamber orchestra. PREREQUISITES: MUTH 301 and two terms of MUCA 345 or consent of instructor

412 ORCHESTRATION II Active
  Long Title: Orchestration II  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 08 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 03 - Standard Plus Additional Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: MUCA 411
Description: Capabilities and uses of brass, percussion and harp; advanced orchestration techniques; scoring for wind ensemble and full symphony orchestra. PREREQUISITES: MUCA 411

530 ADVANCED JAZZ WRITING SKILLS Active
  Long Title: Advanced Jazz Writing Skills  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 06 - Indiv Performance Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: MUCA 330 and admission to the emphasis in jazz, or consent of instructor
Description: A continuation of MUCA 230 and MUCA 330 that focuses upon special recital, concert, recording, and honors projects in jazz composition. May be repeated for credit. PREREQUISITES: MUCA 330 and admission to the emphasis in jazz, or consent of instructor

590 TUTORIAL IN COMP & ARR Active
  Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Music Composition and Arranging  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 09 - Tutorial Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Advanced study arranged and carried out under the direction of an instructor. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

591 DIRECTED STUDY IN COMP & ARR Active
  Long Title: Directed Study in Music Composition and Arranging  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description: Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor

595 INTERNSHIP IN COMP & ARR Active
  Long Title: Internship in Music Composition and Arranging  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 08 - Internship/Practica Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
A010 - Internship
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description: An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor

599 INDEP STUDY IN COMP & ARR Active
  Long Title: Independent Study in Music Composition and Arranging  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 10 - IS Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Students considering an honors project should register for independent study for one or more terms. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

690 TUTORIAL IN COMP & ARR Active
  Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Music Composition and Arranging  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 09 - Tutorial Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Advanced study arranged and carried out under the direction of an instructor. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

691 DIRECTED STUDY IN COMP & ARR Active
  Long Title: Directed Study in Composition and Arranging  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description: Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor

695 INTERNSHIP IN COMP & ARR Active
  Long Title: Internship in Music Composition and Arranging  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 08 - Internship/Practica Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
A010 - Internship
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description: An experience-based project in music developed in consultation with a designated supervisor and a conservatory faculty member, comprising a work component and an academic component. The academic component of the internship, carried out under the supervision of the faculty member, may include readings related to the substance of the internship, discussions with the faculty member, and a written report or other culminating project appropriate to the discipline. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor

699 INDEP STUDY IN COMP & ARR Active
  Long Title: Independent Study in Music Composition and Arranging  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 10 - IS Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S024 - Music Comp & Arr Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Students considering an honors project should register for independent study for one or more terms. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.