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Music
Web site at: http://www.utep.edu/music1/
1.- General Information
2.- Applied Music (MUSA) Courses
3.-Ballet (MUSB) Courses
4.- Music Education (MUSE) Courses
5.- Literature and History (MUSL) Courses
6.- Theory (MUST) Courses
2.- Applied Music (MUSA) Courses
ENSEMBLE: Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Lab Stage Band, Ballet Corps, Chorale, Chorus, Orchestra, Guitar, and small
chamber groups are maintained. These organizations are open to all students who wish to enjoy the performance of a great variety of music. On special occasions
each year several organizations are combined in large productions including operas, ballets, and oratorios. Home concerts and concert tours are a part of the
program. Consent of the instructor is required for some ensemble courses, and all may be repeated for credit.
1102 Golddiggers (0-6)
A course for women in dancing, twirling, pom pom, and marching activities; participation in football shows and other public appearances. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission by try-out only.
1140 Ballet Folklorico (1-0)
This course explores the performance aspects of ballet Folklorico. Open to all through audition.
1141 Band Literature (0-0-3)
A study of selected works in the field of band literature. May be repeated for credit.
1142 Mariachis (1-0)
This course explores the performance aspects of the mariachis. Participants must be able to perform on one of the mariachi instruments. Open to all
through audition. Equipment Maintenance fee required.
1143 Band (0-0-3)
May be repeated for credit. Equipment Maintenance fee required.
1144 Orchestra (0-0-3)
May be repeated for credit. Equipment Maintenance fee required.
1145 University Chorale (0-0-3)
May be repeated for credit.
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1146 Lab Band (0-0-3)
May be repeated for credit. Equipment Maintenance fee
required.
1147 Ballet Ensemble (0-0-10)
Performing techniques and participation in the University Ballet Corps. Ballet majors are required to participate for eight semesters and/or each
semester in attendance. May be repeated for credit. Open to all through audition.
1149 Jazz Guitar Ensemble (0-0-2)
May be repeated for credit.
1151 Choral Literature (0-0-3)
A study of selected works in the field of choral literature. May be repeated for credit.
1155 University Chorus (0-0-3)
A mixed singing organization open to all students interested in any kind of choral work. Audition is not required. Oratorios and operas are presented
with orchestral accompaniment, occasionally in combination with the University Chorale. Open to all. May be repeated for credit.
1161 String Orchestra Literature (0-0-3)
A study of selected works in the fields of orchestra literature. May be repeated for credit.
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2165 Chamber Music and Accompanying (0-0-3)
Reading of music and study of selected works characteristic of the performing group. May be repeated for credit.
GROUP INSTRUCTION: Credit granted only when taken as a secondary instrument or elective. Open to all students with permission of instructor.
2151 English Diction and Repertory (2-0)
Introduction to English singing diction and its application through selected repertory.
2152 Italian/Spanish Diction and Repertory (2-0)
Introduction to Italian and Spanish singing diction and its application through selected repertory.
2171 Piano Class I (0-3)
Equipment Maintenance fee required.
2172 Piano Class II (0-3)
Prerequisite: MUSA 2171. Equipment Maintenance fee required.
2173 Voice Class (2-0)
2174 Voice Class (2-0)
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2179 Percussion Pedagogy (3-0)
Equipment Maintenance fee required.
2180 Beginning Guitar Class (0-0-2)
An introduction to beginning techniques of classical and folk guitar styles with emphasis on note reading. Open to all.
2251 German Diction and Repertory (2-0)
Introduction to German singing diction and its application through selected repertory.
2252 French Diction and Repertory (2-0)
Introduction to French singing diction and its application through selected repertory.
2253 Music Theatre Workshop (2-0)
Exploration through active participation of the aspects of stage production peculiar to music Theatre, styles and techniques of acting with music, stage
directing problems in treating a musical score, and rudimentary technical production. Brief survey of literature for the musical stage appropriate to public
school, community, and television productions. May be repeated for credit.
2254 Music Theatre Workshop (2-0)
Exploration through active participation of the aspects of stage production peculiar to music theatre, styles and techniques of acting with music, stage
directing problems in treating a musical score, and rudimentary technical production. Brief survey of literature for the musical stage appropriate to public
school, community, and television productions. May be repeated for credit.
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2271 Piano Class III (0-3)
Prerequisite: MUSA 2172. Equipment Maintenance fee required.
2272 Piano Class IV (0-3)
Prerequisite: MUSA 2271. Equipment Maintenance fee required.
2280 Intermediate Guitar Class (2-0)
Continued work on the classical techniques and literature of the guitar. Prerequisite: MUSA 2180 or instructor's approval.
3275 Secondary Instruments I (3-0)
A study of instrumental technique and pedagogy for teachers and conductors. Prerequisites: MUST 3114 and MUST 1112. Equipment Maintenance
fee required.
3276 Secondary Instruments II (3-0)
A study of instrumental technique and pedagogy for teachers and conductors. Prerequisite: MUSA 3275. Equipment Maintenance fee required.
2353 Music Theatre Workshop (2-0)
Continuation of MUSA 2253. May be repeated for credit.
2354 Music Theatre Workshop (2-0)
Continuation of MUSA 2254. May be repeated for credit.
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3331 Beginning Conducting Techniques (3-0)
Techniques of conducting and organizing vocal and instrumental ensembles. Baton techniques, score reading, interpretation, rehearsal techniques, and
literature of various ensembles. Prerequisites: MUST 3214 and MUST 1212.
3333 Advanced Conducting Techniques (3-0)
Continued study of conducting begun in MUSA 3331. Prerequisite: MUSA 3331.
3371 Advanced Piano Class (3-0)
Study of standard solo and duo repertoire for piano. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Equipment Maintenance fee required.
2493 Pedagogy of Voice (2-0)
Methods of voice development through voice-building and song literature. The study of psychological and physiological vocal problems, including the
changing voice, the monotone and registers of all voice classifications. Attention also given to training voices for choral singing and solo performance.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in music or equivalent vocal study and experience; MUSA 3391, 2151-52, and 2251-52, and instructor's approval.
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION: Placement auditions are required on the major and secondary instruments. Students who demonstrate adequate proficiency on any
required instrument or voice will be encouraged to substitute other courses outside of the music area. Students will perform before the music faculty at the close of
each semester. The audition at the close of the second year also determines admission to upper division courses. For full description of the course of study for any
applied music course, consult the Music Department Handbook, which is available in the departmental office.
Students are expected to study on campus with members of the University music faculty. Performance majors must present a full graduation recital approved by the
music faculty. Music Education majors must present a partial recital.
Consent of the instructor is required for all individual instruction.
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0191 Student Recital Lab (0-0-1)
Lab for 2191, 3191, 2391, and 3391. Required of all students registered in these courses. May be repeated for credit. Graded Pass/Fail.
2181 Individual Instruction (0-0-6)
For non-majors, as a secondary instrument, and for students needing preparatory study. One thirty-minute lesson and five practice hours per week.
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Department approval. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.
2191 Individual Instruction (0-0-6)
Lower-level applied lessons for Music Education and Theory/Composition majors. One thirty-minute lesson and five practice hours per week. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Department approval. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.
3181 Individual Instruction (0-0-10)
For non-majors, as a secondary instrument, and for students needing preparatory study. Two thirty-minute lessons and nine practice hours per week.
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Department approval. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.
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3190 Individual Instruction (0-0-3)
Private lessons for those preparing for entry into music major curriculum. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.
3191 Individual Instruction (0-0-10)
Lower-level applied lessons for Music Education, Performance, and Theory/Composition majors. Two thirty-minute lessons and nine practice hours
per week. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Department approval. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.
2391 Individual Instruction (0-0-6)
Upper-level applied lessons for Music Education and Theory/Composition majors. One thirty-minute lesson and five practice hours per week.
Prerequisite: Department approval. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.
3391 Individual Instruction (0-0-10)
Upper-level applied lessons for Music Education and Theory/Composition majors. Two thirty-minute lessons and nine practice hours per week. May
be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Department approval. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.
REPERTORY CLASS: Repertory classes offer the student performance experience and added instruction in technique and literature in a two-hour class. These
courses must be taken concurrently with an appropriate Individual Instruction class. All repertory classes may be repeated for credit.
1192 Piano Repertory (0-0-2)
May be repeated for credit.
1194 Guitar Repertory (0-0-2)
May be repeated for credit.
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