These programs are designed for students who wish to study music along with more Arts and Science courses than the Bachelor of Music program allows.

Students planning a B.A. (Major in Music) should note that the course requirements for this major can take three academic years to fulfill. It is strongly recommended, therefore, that following consultation with the Music Program Advisor students declare this major before the end of first year and complete a Music Application form.

Music courses are offered under the following categories:

Theory and Composition: MUSC 1001, 1011, 1101, 1111, 2101, 2111, 2141, 2151, 3121, 3141, 3151, 3161, 4161, 4181, 4191, PHYS 1401

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

Music History and Literature: MUSC 1201, 1211, 2001, 2011, 2201, 2211, 2221, 2231, 3001, 3201, 3221, 3231, 4221

Note: MUSC 2001 and 2011 may not be used to fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree.

Music Education: MUSC 3301, 3311, 3321, 3333, 3343, 4311, 4351, 4361

Note: Registration in instrumental methods courses is subject to the availability of musical instruments. Students should consult the course timetable carefully regarding the term(s) in which these courses are offered.

Applied Music: MUSC 1501, 1511, 2501, 2511, 3501, 3511, 4501, 4511, 4581, 4591, 4611

Performance Electives: MUSC 2521, 2603, 2613, 3401, 3411, 3421, 3603, 3613, 4603, 4613

Note: Some of these electives are 3 credit courses which run through Fall and Winter terms. For complete information please consult the course timetable.

General Elective: MUSC 4951

Honours Thesis: MUSC 4990

One Credit Ensembles: MUSC 1629-4629, 1639-4639, 1649-4649, 1659-4659, 1669-4669, 2679-4679, 1689-4689

Note: The listing of a course in the Calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note: Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program Co-ordinator must be obtained.

MUSC 1001 (3CR)
FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC I
Format: lecture 3 hours
Note: This course is not available for credit for the Bachelor of Music program. Credit will not be given for this course if credit has already been granted for MUSC 1011, 1101, or 1111.
This course is 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
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 1001
Note: This course is not available for credit for the Bachelor of Music program. Credit will not be given for this course if credit has already been granted for MUSC 1101 or 1111.
This course is a continuation of Music 1001.

MUSC 1101 (3CR)
MATERIALS OF MUSIC I
Format: lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Prereq: MUSC 1011; or Entrance Assessment
This course is a study of the harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and formal materials of music through analysis, writing, and listening. It includes practice in aural musicianship skills including sight-singing, interval recognition, dictation, improvisation, and keyboard skills.

MUSC 1111 (3CR)
MATERIALS OF MUSIC II
Format: lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Prereq: MUSC 1101
This course is a continuation of Music 1101.

MUSC 1201 (3CR)
MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: Registration in the first year of the B.Mus. or B.A. (Major or Honours in Music), Minor in Music; or permission of the Department
Coreq: MUSC 1101
This is the first course in a series designed to introduce students to the history and literature of music in the Western World. This course will provide an overview of the various style eras and genres of Western Art Music. Changing concepts, styles, forms and media will be considered and compared through readings, score study, recordings, library research, and classroom performance.

MUSC 1211 (3CR)
MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE II
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 1201; or permission of the Department
Coreq: MUSC 1111
This course surveys Western music history and literature from its beginnings to 1750, including score study, and library research on historical topics within the period.

MUSC 1501/2501/3501/4501 (3 CR)
APPLIED MUSIC I, III, V, VII
Format: Private Instruction 1 Hour
Prereq: For 1501: audition; for advanced levels MUSC 1511, 2511, or 3511
Note: All piano and organ students enrolled in MUSC 2501/2511 must take MUSC 2603.
Note: MUSC 1501 is open to students from other degree programs by permission of the Department, dependent on available space and completion of a successful audition. All other applied music courses are only open to students in the B.Mus. program.
These 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 1511/2511/3511/4511 (3 CR)
APPLIED MUSIC II, IV, VI, VIII
Format: Private Instruction 1 Hour
Prereq: MUSC 1501, 2501, 3501, or 4501
Note: These courses are only open to students enrolled in the B.Mus. program.
These applied courses continue the weekly instruction started in MUSC 1501, 2501, 3501, and 4501, culminating in a juried performance at the end of the term.

MUSC 2001 (3CR)
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
Format: lecture 3 hours
Note: This course is not available for credit for the Bachelor of Music program. Credit will not be given for this course if credit has already been granted for MUSC 2011 or 1201.
This course is designed to help the student become a more aware and better-informed listener. It begins with the development of listening skills and an understanding of the elements of music, followed by a study of musical instruments from both Western and other traditions and an examination of various forms and genres of music.

MUSC 2011 (3CR)
SURVEY OF WESTERN MUSIC
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 2001; or permission of the Department
Note: This course is not available for credit for the Bachelor of Music program. Credit will not be given for this course if credit has already been granted for MUSC 1201.
This course focuses on the study of music in the Western world and on the further development of listening skills. In it the study of form and style in music are interrelated with historical considerations in a chronological approach to music history.

MUSC 2101 (3CR)
MATERIALS OF MUSIC III
Format: lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Prereq: MUSC 1111; or permission of the Department
This course is a review and continuation of Music 1111 covering more advanced materials in the harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, and formal elements of music. It includes further development of aural musicianship skills practiced in MUSC 1101 and 1111.

MUSC 2111 (3CR)
MATERIALS OF MUSIC IV
Format: lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Prereq: MUSC 2101; or permission of the Department
This course is a continuation of Music 2101.

MUSC 2141 (3CR)
INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION AND MUSIC TECHNOLOGY I
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 1111; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: Any version of MUSC 2141 previously offered with a different title.
This course focuses on the small forms using traditional concepts, techniques and idioms in a variety of style and instrumentation. It places emphasis 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. It includes instruction in notation software and digital audio.

MUSC 2151 (3CR)
INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION AND MUSIC TECHNOLOGY II
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 2141; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: Any version of MUSC 2151 previously offered with a different title.
This course is a continuation of Music 2141.

MUSC 2201 (3CR)
MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE III
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 1211; or permission of the Department
Coreq: MUSC 2101
This course is a survey of Western music history and literature from 1750 to 1900 combining lecture and discussion with individual research projects on historical issues of the period and with score study.

MUSC 2211 (3CR)
MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE IV
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 2201; or permission of the Department
Coreq: MUSC 2111
This course is a survey of Western music history and literature from 1900 to the present. It examines the social, cultural, historical context of the works studied as well as musical analysis of representative works.

MUSC 2221 (3CR)
WOMEN AND MUSIC
Format: Lecture 3 Hours
Prereq: MUSC 2001 or MUSC 1201; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: MUSC 3211 "Women in Music"
This course explores the many roles women have played in music and music-making, as performers, composers, conductors, teachers, critics, patrons or as the subject matter of musical composition. The main focus of the course is a detailed look at music and culture in diverse periods of history and from various styles, traditions, and ethnicities. It also looks at the role of feminist criticism and gender studies in challenging our perceptions and assumptions about music.

MUSC 2231 (3CR)
MODERN MUSICAL THEATRE
Format: Lecture 3 Hours
Prereq: MUSC 2001 or MUSC 1201 or DRAM/ENGL 1701; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: MUSC 3211 "Musical Theatre"
This course is a survey of selected important works in the American and British Musical theatre traditions, from precursors in the 19th century up to the mature musicals of Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber. It studies musicals in their historical and cultural context and as they relate to popular song and musical styles. The course involves substantial listening and viewing of musical works, writing and critical assignments, and performance and analysis projects.

MUSC 2521 (3CR)
DICTION FOR SINGERS
Format: lecture 3 hours
This course acquaints 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. It explores the differences between spoken and sung language and investigates and practices the physical processes required to produce the various sounds.

MUSC 2603 (3CR)
COLLABORATIVE KEYBOARD I
Format: Integrated Lecture and Laboratory 1.5 Hours
Prereq: MUSC 1500 or 1501, 1511 in piano or organ; or permission of the Department
Note: All piano and organ students registered for MUSC 2501 must also take MUSC 2603
This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for an artistic accompaniment. Students examine different styles of music including Art Song, Lieder and Oratorio, as well as accompaniments for instrumental works and orchestral reductions.

MUSC 2613/3613/4613 (3CR)
CHAMBER MUSIC I/II/III
Format: private instruction 1 hour
Prereq: MUSC 2613 open to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year music students in their major instrument with the permission of the applied music instructor, and the course instructor; others by permission of the Department
Prereq: MUSC 3613: MUSC 2613 and permission of the Department
Prereq: MUSC 4613: MUSC 3613 and permission of the Department
Note: The Department assigns instructors and approved repertoire (30 minutes minimum) in the term prior to the course being taught.
These courses (taken in sequence) give students practical experience in the art of chamber music performance and include two public performances by each chamber group.

MUSC 3001 (3CR)
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC IN CANADA
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 2011 or MUSC 2211; or permission of the Department
This course surveys the history of music in Canada from the beginning of the seventeenth century to the present and includes reference to the folk music of indigenous and immigrant groups, a chronological approach to Canadian music history, and historical and social considerations. The course also develops listening skills and an understanding of the elements of the music studied.

MUSC 3121 (3CR)
ORCHESTRATION
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 2111; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: Any version of MUSC 3121 previously offered with a different title; MUSC 3131
This course focuses on use of the instruments of the standard symphony orchestra through study of the orchestral literature and the relationship between medium and style. In it students prepare scores and parts for solo and combinations of instruments.

MUSC 3141 (3CR)
DEVELOPMENT IN COMPOSITION AND MUSIC TECHNOLOGY I
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 2151; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: Any version of MUSC 3141 previously offered with a different title.
This course is a continuation of MUSC 2151 with work in both small and large forms, using concepts, techniques and idioms of 20th century art music.

MUSC 3151 (3CR)
DEVELOPMENT IN COMPOSITION AND MUSIC TECHNOLOGY II
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 3141; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: Any version of MUSC 3151 previously offered with a different title.
This course is a continuation of MUSC 3141.

MUSC 3161 (3CR)
ARRANGING
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 2111; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: Any version of MUSC 3161 previously offered with a different title; MUSC 3171
This course focuses on arranging extant or original music material for specific instruments and instrumental families, including voice. It includes considerations of style, instrumentation and notation, and final progression from arrangement through score and parts preparation to performance.

MUSC 3201 (3CR)
OPERA HISTORY
Format: Lecture 3 Hours
Prereq: MUSC 2011 or 2211 or DRAM/ENGL 1701; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: MUSC 3211 "History of Opera"
This course is intended to provide the student with an overview of the history of opera from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Representative works of the major opera composers are studied throughout the term. The emphasis of the course is on studying operatic forms, styles, and the musico-dramatic associations between music, libretto and onstage action. It also considers the struggle for dominance between text and music.

MUSC 3221 (3CR)
KEYBOARD LITERATURE
Format: Lecture 3 Hours
Prereq: MUSC 2211; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: MUSC 3211 "Keyboard Literature"
This course is a survey of the standard literature for keyboard instruments, specifically for harpsichord and piano, from the Baroque period to the present day. It combines lectures, discussion, and analysis with listening assignments, research, and performance projects. This course is strongly recommended for all pianists.

MUSC 3231 (3CR)
MUSIC AND DIFFERENCE
Format: Lecture 3 Hours
Prereq: MUSC 2001; or permission of the Department
The course focuses on music from a variety of styles, ethnicities, and historical eras (both "art" and "popular" music) in order to explore ways in which difference has shaped musical life, experience and composition. Although it addresses ageism, racism, classism and disability studies and how they relate to music, the course focuses somewhat on feminist perspectives on music but more specifically gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer identities and issues within music and music-making.

MUSC 3301 (3CR)
VOCAL PEDAGOGY
Format: Integrated Lecture and Laboratory 3 Hours
Prereq: MUSC 1111; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: Any version of MUSC 3301 previously offered with a different title.
This practical course acquaints the student with the skills required for good singing and also teaches how to teach voice students. It studies the basic physiology, acoustics and co-ordination of singing in a class situation. The emphasis is on vocal production and expression and includes solo singing of standard repertoire, with critical analysis by the class of vocal technique and style. It also considers the application of vocal principles to choral singing.

MUSC 3311 (3CR)
ELEMENTARY METHODS
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 2111; or permission of the Department
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 3321 (3CR)
BRASS METHODS
Format: Integrated Lecture and Laboratory 3 Hours
Prereq: MUSC 1111; or permission of the Department
This practical course acquaints the student with the basic skills necessary for the playing and teaching of the instruments of the brass family. It concentrates on basic embouchure formation, posture, hand position, fingering or slide position, proper breathing, and methodology.

MUSC 3333 (3CR)
WOODWIND METHODS
Format: Integrated Lecture and Laboratory 3 Hours
Prereq: MUSC 1111; or permission of the Department
This practical course acquaints the student with the basic skills necessary for the playing and teaching of the instruments of the woodwind family. It concentrates on basic embouchure formation, posture, fingering, proper breathing, and methodology.

MUSC 3343 (3CR)
STRING METHODS
Format: Integrated Lecture and Laboratory 3 Hours
Prereq: MUSC 1111; or permission of the Department
This practical course acquaints the student with the basic skills necessary for the playing and teaching of the instruments of the bowed string family. The instructor assigns instruments, and the student plays one instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass) for the duration of the course. The course concentrates on basic techniques of posture, position, bowing and left-hand finger patterns.

MUSC 3401 (3CR)
INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING
Format: lecture/laboratory 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 1111; or permission of the Department
This course is designed to train students in the physical techniques and fundamentals of conducting and in basic rehearsal strategies and score preparation.

MUSC 3411 (3CR)
CHORAL CONDUCTING
Format: lecture/laboratory 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 3401; or permission of the Department
This course focuses on various aspects of choral conducting, including expressive conducting techniques, rehearsal strategies, and choral literature and programming.

MUSC 3421 (3CR)
INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING
Format: lecture/laboratory 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 3401; or permission of the Department
This course is designed to train students in conducting, leading and rehearsing an instrumental ensemble, particularly the symphonic band. Other topics include instrumental ensemble literature, score study, and instrument characteristics.

MUSC 3603 (3CR)
COLLABORATIVE KEYBOARD II
Format: private instruction 0.5 hours
Prereq: MUSC 2603
This course provide students with practical experience in collaborating with student vocalists and instrumentalists.

MUSC 3613 (3CR)
CHAMBER MUSIC II
Format: private instruction 1 hour
Prereq: MUSC 2613; or permission of the Department

MUSC 4181 (3CR)
ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES I
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 2111; or permission of the Department
This course develops skills in the analysis of music through examination of scores drawn from a wide range of periods, styles and media. It introduces various theories of coherence and unity (Schenker, Hindemith, Messiaen, et al.).

MUSC 4191 (3CR)
ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES II
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 4181; or permission of the Department
This course is a continuation of MUSC 4181.

MUSC 4221 (3CR)
PROSEMINAR IN MUSIC HISTORY
Format: Seminar 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 3251; or permission of the Department
Note: Students may register for MUSC 4221 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.
Exclusion: Any version of MUSC 4221 previously offered with a different title.
This is 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. It emphasizes the development of research, bibliographical, and writing skills, as well as on the presentation of oral reports.

MUSC 4311 (3CR)
SECONDARY METHODS
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 3311; or permission of the Department
This course, which is a continuation of MUSC 3311, covers several aspects of music instruction at the secondary level including choral, instrumental, and general music programs. It includes an introduction to the use of technology in music programs and classroom harmony instruments.

MUSC 4351 (3CR)
PERCUSSION METHODS
Format: Integrated Lecture and Laboratory 3 Hours
Prereq: MUSC 1111; or permission of the Department
This practical course acquaints the student with the basic skills necessary for the playing and teaching of the instruments of the percussion family. Initial concentration is on rudimentary and advanced drumming techniques, followed by basic instruction on tympani and mallet instruments, and percussion instruments of indefinite pitch.

MUSC 4361 (3CR)
PIANO PEDAGOGY
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: MUSC 1111; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: Any version of MUSC 4361 previously offered with a different title.
This course acquaints the student with the essential principles of creative keyboard teaching in an individual or group situation. It examines the historical development of keyboard playing along with the special problems confronting the teacher of today. A survey of teaching material includes the comparison and evaluation of approaches for children and older beginners.

MUSC 4581 (3 CR)
CREDITED SHARED RECITAL
Format: Private Instruction 1 Hour
Prereq: MUSC 4501, and permission of the Department which is only granted after a successful recital jury
Note: Students intending to register for MUSC 4581 must attain at least A- in MUSC 3511, and must have participated in at least two collegia recitals (or the equivalent) since enrolling in the B.Mus. program.
This course involves the preparation and execution of a public recital program of approximately 40 minutes of music under the supervision of the student's Applied Music teacher.

MUSC 4591 (3 CR)
CREDITED FULL RECITAL
Format: Private Instruction 1 Hour
Prereq: MUSC 4501, and approval of the Department which is only granted after a successful recital jury
Note: Students intending to register for MUSC 4591 must attain at least A- in MUSC 3511, and must have participated in at least one shared recital.
This course involves the preparation and execution of a public recital program of approximately 60 minutes of music under the supervision of the student's Applied Music teacher.

MUSC 4601/4603 (3 CR)
COLLABORATIVE KEYBOARD III
Format: Private Instruction 1 Hour
Prereq: MUSC 3603, or permission of the Department.
This course provides students with practical experience in collaborating with student vocalists and instrumentalists, building on the skills learned in MUSC 3603.

MUSC 4611 (3 CR)
COLLABORATIVE KEYBOARD IV
Format: Private Instruction 1 Hour
Prereq: MUSC 4601, or permission of the Department
This course allows fourth year keyboard students to build on skills learned in MUSC 4601. The student is expected to collaborate with student vocalists and instrumentalists in a full recital, or two shared recitals, or the equivalent thereof.

MUSC 4613 (3CR)
CHAMBER MUSIC III
Format: private instruction 1 hour
Prereq: MUSC 3613; or permission of the Department

MUSC 4950/4951 (6/3CR)
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MUSIC
Format: Independent Study
Prereq: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken.
Note: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings.
Note: Students may register for MUSC 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.
This course permits senior students, under the direction faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study.

MUSC 4990 (6CR)
HONOURS THESIS
Format: independent study/thesis
Prereq: Permission of the Department
The content of study is to be determined by the student in conjunction with one or more supervisors of the course.

MUSC 1991/2991/3991/4991 (3CR)
SPECIAL TOPIC IN MUSIC
Format: Variable
Prereq: Set by the Department/Program when the topic and level are announced
Note: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean.
Note: Students may register for MUSC 1991/2991/3991/4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program.

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 music performance courses.