Placement of students in Music 1101 and 1111 will be determined by the Department on the basis of an Entrance Assessment given as part of the audition process, and during orientation week. Music 1001 and 1011 may not be used to fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree, or the Honours, Major or Minor in Music.

MUSC 1001 (3CR)
FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC I

An introduction to fundamental concepts of music theory, including notation and technical terminology, as well as to listening, singing, and keyboard skills.

MUSC 1011 (3CR)
FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC II

A continuation of Music 1001 in Term II.

MUSC 1101 (3CR)
MATERIALS OF MUSIC I

A study of the harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and structural materials of music through analysis, writing, sight-singing, and listening, including: harmonic rhythm, structural and non-structural dissonance; cadence formulae, diatonic triads and seventh chords in all positions; elementary modulation; secondary dominant and leading-tone triads and seventh cords; various types of melodies; basic structural units; simple part forms.

MUSC 1111 (3CR)
MATERIALS OF MUSIC II

A continuation of Music 1101 in Term II.

MUSC 2101 (3CR)
MATERIALS OF MUSIC III

A review and continuation of Music 1111 or 1131. Includes: advanced part-writing techniques; chromaticism; advanced modulation; borrowed and altered chords (Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords); traditional formal structures: binary, ternary, theme and variations, rondo, sonata-allegro, sonata-rondo; survey of contrapuntal genres and techniques.

MUSC 2111 (3CR)
MATERIALS OF MUSIC IV

A continuation of Music 2101 in Term II.

MUSC 2141 (3CR)
ELEMENTARY COMPOSITION I

Work in the small forms using traditional concepts, techniques and idioms. An attempt will be made to develop an approach to composition that will serve the student in whatever style or medium is chosen. The initial emphasis will be placed on developing an awareness of the factors that come into play in musical composition, as well as on recognizing and being able to produce strong musical material. The focus shifts gradually to cohesion, the development of materials and the handling of contrast.

MUSC 2151 (3CR)
ELEMENTARY COMPOSITION II

A continuation of Music 2141 in Term II.

MUSC 3121 (3CR)
ORCHESTRATION I

A course in the use of the instruments of the modern symphony orchestra and the relationship between medium and style. Scoring for groups of instruments and for full orchestra. Score analysis. Preparation of parts for performance.

MUSC 3131 (3CR)
ORCHESTRATION II

A continuation of Music 3121 in Term II.

MUSC 3141 (3CR)
INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION I

A continuation of Music 2151 with work in both small and large forms, using concepts, techniques and idioms of 20th century art music.

MUSC 3151 (3CR)
INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION II

A continuation of Music 3141 in Term II.

MUSC 3161 (3CR)
INTRODUCTION TO ARRANGING I

A survey of the tools and techniques indispensable to the successful arranger through the study of various types and styles of arrangements. Although the major focus of the course will be on choral arranging, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of instrumental arranging as well.

MUSC 3171 (3CR)
INTRODUCTION TO ARRANGING II

A continuation of Music 3161 in Term II.

MUSC 3241 (3CR)
TWENTIETH CENTURY MUSIC I

A survey of western art music from the turn of the century to the beginning of World War II. The course will focus on the study of representative works of music. The approach will be both historical, placing the works in their cultural contexts, and analytical, examining the structural and expressive bases of the works.

MUSC 3251 (3CR)
TWENTIETH CENTURY MUSIC II

A survey of western art music from the beginning of World War II to the present. The course will focus on the study of representative works of music, with the approach again being both historical and analytical.

MUSC 4141 (3CR)
ADVANCED COMPOSITION I

A continuation of Music 3151 with adding emphasis on the development of an individual style.

MUSC 4151 (3CR)
ADVANCED COMPOSITION II

A continuation of Music 4141 in the Term II.

MUSC 4181 (3CR)
ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES I

Development of skills in the analysis of music through examination of scores drawn from a wide range of periods, styles and media. Introduction and application of various theories of coherence and unity (Schenker, Hindemith, Messiaen, et al.).

MUSC 4191 (3CR)
ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES II

A continuation of Music 4181 in Term II.

MUSC 1201 (3CR)
MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I

This is the first course in a series designed to introduce students to the history and literature of music in the Western World. The first part of the course will provide an overview of the various style eras and genres. This will be followed by a survey of music from the Medieval and Renaissance eras. Changing concepts, styles, forms and media are considered and compared through readings, score study, recordings, library research, and classroom performance.

MUSC 1211 (3CR)
MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE II

A survey of music history and literature of the Baroque period.

MUSC 2001 (3CR)
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC

This course will include an introduction to the basic elements of music. The development of listening skills and an understanding of these elements will be fostered through an examination of various styles which will include world music and/or contemporary popular music.

MUSC 2011 (3CR)
Survey of Western Music

In this course, form and style will be interrelated with historical considerations in a chronological approach to the history of western music. Live performances will be included whenever possible.

MUSC 2201 (3CR)
MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE III

A survey of music history and literature of the Pre-Classical and Classical periods through Beethoven.

MUSC 2211 (3CR)
MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE IV

A survey of music history and literature of the Romantic period, extending from Beethoven's contemporaries through the nineteenth century.

MUSC 3001 (3CR)
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC IN CANADA

This course is a survey of the history of music in Canada from the beginning of the seventeenth century to the present. Reference will be made to the folk music of indigenous and immigrant groups. Some attention will be given to the development of listening skills and understanding of the elements of music related to the course. Historical and social consideration alongside a chronological approach to Canadian music history will form the basis of the course.

MUSC 3211 (3CR)
SELECTED TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE

The study of selected genres, composers or styles of music. The choice of topics will be announced in the previous spring, prior to registration. The music will be studied from both historical and analytical perspectives.

MUSC 4221 (3CR)
SEMINAR IN MUSIC HISTORY I/II

A senior seminar on the formulation of critical concepts as they relate to specific styles and works, including questions of analytical systems, the formation of values, reception theory, aesthetics, and allied matters. Emphasis will be placed on the development of research, bibliographical, and writing skills, as well as on the presentation of oral reports. This course is especially useful for students contemplating graduate studies in Musicology.

Note: Music 3303, 3311, 4311, and 4363, are open to B. Mus. and B.A. (Honours or Major in Music) students; other students by permission of the Department, contingent on the student's musical background and completion of the necessary prerequisite(s). Registration in other instrumental methods courses is also subject to the availability of musical instruments. Students should consult the timetable carefully regarding the semester(s) in which these courses are offered.

MUSC 3303 (3CR)
VOCAL METHODS

This is a practical course designed to acquaint the student with the skills required for good singing. The basic physiology, acoustics and co-ordination of singing will be studied in a class situation. The emphasis will be on vocal production and expression and will include solo singing of standard repertoire, with critical analysis by the class of vocal technique and style. The application of vocal principles to choral singing will also be considered.

MUSC 3311 (3CR)
ELEMENTARY METHODS

This course is designed to introduce students to the topic of music and young children, and to acquaint them with current philosophies and methodologies with an emphasis upon those of Zoltan Kodály and Carl Orff. It is designed for any music students who are interested in the topic of music and young children and is not limited to those students planning to teach in the public schools.

MUSC 3323 (3CR)
BRASS METHODS

A practical course designed to acquaint the student with the basic skills necessary for the playing and teaching of the instruments of the brass family. Concentration is on basic embouchure formation, posture, hand position, fingering or slide position, proper breathing, and methodology.

MUSC 3333 (3CR)
WOODWIND METHODS

A practical course designed to acquaint the student with the basic skills necessary for the playing and teaching of the instruments of the woodwind family. Concentration is on basic embouchure formation, posture, fingering, proper breathing, and methodology.

MUSC 3343 (3CR)
STRING METHODS I

A practical course designed to acquaint the student with the basic skills necessary for the playing and teaching of the instruments of the bowed string family. Instrumental assignment is made by the instructor, and the student plays one instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass) for the duration of the course. Concentration is on basic techniques of posture, position, bowing and left-hand finger patterns.

MUSC 4311 (3CR)
SECONDARY METHODS

This course, which is a continuation of Music 3311, covers several aspects of music instruction at the secondary level including choral, instrumental, and general music programmes. An introduction to the use of technology in music programmes and classroom harmony instruments will also be included.

MUSC 4353 (3CR)
PERCUSSION METHODS

A practical course designed to acquaint the student with the basic skills necessary for the playing and teaching of the instruments of the percussion family. Initial concentration is on rudiment and advanced drumming techniques, followed by basic instruction on tympani and mallet instruments, and percussion instruments of indefinite pitch.

MUSC 4363 (3CR)
KEYBOARD METHODS

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the essential principles of creative keyboard teaching in an individual or group situation. The historical development of keyboard playing will be examined along with the special problems confronting the teacher of today. A survey of teaching material will include the comparison and evaluation of approaches for children and older beginners.

MUSC 1500/2500/3500/4500/4501 (6/3 CR)
CHIEF PRACTICAL I, II, III, IV

Applied courses involve individual weekly instruction in vocal and instrumental music, and facilitate technical command, interpretive insight, and understanding of pedagogical procedures. These courses stress the development of the ability to perform with competence and musical understanding while providing a comprehensive background of music of various periods, styles and composers, thus allowing students to interpret representative works of the past and present.

MUSC 4590/4593 (6/3 CR)
RECITAL

Preparation and execution of a public recital programme (30 minutes for 4591 or 60 for 4590) under the supervision of the student's principal teacher. The programme must be planned at the end of the student's third year in consultation with the teacher, and it must be submitted to the department for approval.

MUSC 4600 (6CR)
ACCOMPANIMENT

This course is designed to allow fourth year keyboard majors to concentrate on accompaniment in lieu of the Chief Practical, 4500. The student will be expected to accompany a full recital, or two half recitals, or the equivalent thereof in the accompaniment of several individuals or a major ensemble or ensembles. Permission to enroll will be granted and instruction will be given by the Chief Practical instructor.

Students should note that most of these electives are 3 credit courses which run through both terms. For complete information please consult the timetable.

MUSC 2521 (3CR)
DICTION FOR SINGERS

This course will acquaint students with the symbols and sounds of the International Phonetic Alphabet and with the application of the IPA to the English, French, German, Italian, Latin and Spanish languages. The differences between spoken and sung language will be explored and the physical processes required to produce the various sounds will be investigated and practised.

MUSC 2603 (3CR)
ACCOMPANIMENT I

This course will assist students in acquiring the basic knowledge and skills necessary for providing an artistic accompaniment. Students will examine different styles of music including Art Song, Lieder and Oratorio, as well as accompaniments for instrumental works and orchestral reductions.

MUSC 2613 (3CR)
CHAMBER MUSIC I

These courses (taken in sequence) are designed to give students practical experience in the art of chamber music performance. Students will be assigned to instructors and repertoire (30 minutes minimum) will be chosen and approved in the Spring prior to the beginning of the next academic year. There will be two public performances by each chamber group.

MUSC 3413 (3CR)
CHORAL CONDUCTING

A practical course designed to train the student in the fundamentals of conducting. Students will help each other by acting as an ensemble for student conductors.

MUSC 3423 (3CR)
INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING

A practical course designed to train musicians in fundamentals of Instrumental conducting.

MUSC 3603/4603 (3CR)
ACCOMPANIMENT II/III

These courses provide piano and organ students in the Bachelor of Music programme with practical experience in the accompaniment of half-recitals with student vocalists and instrumentalists. Students will be assigned by the Department. Repertoire for the half-recital and a recital date will be set at the end of the student's second or third year of study prior to the next academic year.

MUSC 3613 (3CR)
CHAMBER MUSIC II

MUSC 4613 (3CR)
CHAMBER MUSIC III

MUSC 4951 (3CR)
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC

This course allows students the opportunity to pursue a topic of special interest not covered in other Department of Music courses, or a topic not covered in depth by the course offered.

Performances by students, faculty, and guest artists form an important part of the musical life of Mount Allison. The University Performing Arts Series brings to the campus top performers of international rank. Various music faculty ensembles provide an "in residence" group of performers. Frequent student recitals and Collegia Musica provide further enrichment as well as opportunities for students to gain valuable listening and performance experience.

Practice facilities are available in the Department of Music for non-music majors from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. Other times are reserved for students registered in Applied Studies courses: Chief Practical, Recital, Accompaniment and Chamber Music.