MUS - Music

Registration required for music majors (including music education students) each semester, except during the final semester of the professional year. Successful completion required for graduation. (Graded on a pass/no pass basis.)

Introduction to the basic concepts of music and the fundamentals of notation through a variety of activities. Open to all students.

Detailed study of musical concepts and elements, with an emphasis on foundations.

Continued study of concepts of music emphasizing the diatonic vocabulary.

Direct and computerized instruction in the development of pitch, interval, chord, and rhythm discrimination. This class is coordinated with MUS 101 through simultaneous enrollment. Open to all students. Required of music majors and minors.

This course continues to a more advanced level of the training begun in MUS 103. It is coordinated with MUS 102.

Basic class instruction at the piano emphasizing keyboard facility through literature, harmonizing melodies, sight reading, and improvising. Open to all students.

Basic class introduction to piano emphasizing keyboard facility through literature, harmonizing melodies, sight reading, improvising. Required of music majors.

Emphasis on chromatic harmony, analysis, listening, and creative work.

Extensions of the common practice period. Introduction to twentieth century practice.

Survey of music history from Bach to Beethoven. (Salzburg only.)

Continuation of individualized class instruction at the piano emphasizing keyboard facility through literature, harmonizing melodies, sight reading, improvising. Required of music majors. Open to all students. May be taken three times for credit.

Development of focused skills in accompanying and score reading. Required of music majors.

Study of the basic methods, principles, and techniques of playing brass and percussion instruments. Open to all students. Required of music education majors. Fee: $25.

Study of the basic methods, principles, and techniques of playing woodwind instruments. Open to all students. Required of music education majors. Fee: $25.

Study of the basic methods, principles, and techniques of playing stringed instruments. Open to all students. Required of music education majors. Fee: $25.

Study of the basic methods, principles, and techniques of singing both solo and as a group in a safe environment. Students will learn about the voice as an instrument, learn the process of singing, and gain experience singing with and for others. Open to all students. Required for music education majors.

Emphasis upon fundamental classical techniques, basic chords, strums and varied accompaniments, notation. Literature drawn from all historical periods including contemporary, folk, and flamenco sources.

This course is designed to be a continuation of the beginning level of guitar. Emphasis will build up on those fundamental classical techniques, accompaniments and notations of the beginning level. Literature will come from modern, folk and flamenco sources.

Continuing study of basic methods, principles, and techniques of singing both solo and as a group in a safe environment. Open to all students. Required of music education majors.

An ensemble experience for guitar players of sufficient skill. Literature of all style periods will be performed. Enrollment by permission of instructor.

Ensemble for the reading and performing of all styles of band literature. Open to all University students by audition. May be taken 8 times for credit.

Repertoire includes music from all periods and styles. Open to all University students by audition. May be taken 8 times for credit.

Open to all University students by audition. Devoted to the performance of a wide variety of orchestral literature. Opportunities for solo performance. May be taken 8 times for credit.

The ensemble of singers and players meets once per week with the express purpose of preparing music for the chapel services. It is open without audition to any University student regardless of major. May be taken 8 times for credit. Does not fulfill ensemble requirement for music majors/minors.

A women's choir, open to all students by audition. Participants need not be music majors. Repertoire drawn from wide variety of musical styles. May be taken 8 times for credit.

Performance of contemporary literature for this medium. Open to all University students with permission of the director. May be taken 8 times for credit. Does not fulfill ensemble requirement for music majors.

This course is an optional addition for those concurrently enrolled in MUS 286.  Students will perform repertoire being learned in the private lessons in front of their peers and their instructor with the goal of improving their stage presence and learning the ability to better convey text through music to an audience.

Individual instruction in music performance and literature.  For students who are not majoring or minoring in music.  May be repeated four times for credit. Fee: $210 per semester.

First- and second-year individual instruction, performance and literature. Offered in the following disciplines: Conducting, euphonium, French horn, trombone, trumpet, tuba, organ, piano, cello, double bass, classical guitar, harp, viola, violin, bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone, percussion. May be repeated four times for credit. See Music Study Handbook for specific requirements. Fee: $300.00.

For the student who demonstrates the ability to do individual study and research in selected areas of the curriculum. Selection of the area must be made in consultation with and approval of the appropriate faculty to be involved.

A study of the people, events, and elements of musical performance-practice which contributed to the development of the various style trends before 1820. Required for music majors. Open to others with permission of instructor.

A continuation of Music 301. A further study of musical style trends and their practitioners from 1800 to present. Required for music majors. Open to others with permission of instructor.

A survey of classical music, from the middle ages to the present, that examines landmark styles, genres, and composers. Fee: $100.

Survey of music history from Beethoven to the present (Salzburg only.)

A study of the basic techniques in effective scoring and arranging for various instrumental and vocal ensembles.

A study of the music and musical idioms of a variety of non-Western cultures. With use of aural and visual examples, the student will develop both an understanding and an appreciation of the enriching role of music in diverse cultures of the world. Required of music majors. Open to all students.

Complete basic course in the understanding of electronic music. Topics include history, analog theory, methods of synthesis, digital theory, music instrument digital interface (MIDI), computers, audio recording, and digital sampling. Lab activities to be completed weekly. Open to all students with instructor approval. Fee: $30.

Techniques of conducting choral and instrumental ensembles with practical experience in laboratory situations. Required of all music majors. Open to all students by permission of instructor.

This course is intended to meet the needs of all voice students anticipating continued involvement in group or solo activities. Study will concentrate on principles of voice production and articulation, including the use of IPA for foreign languages.

Philosophy, materials, and methods of teaching classroom music from kindergarten through elementary school.

Philosophy, materials, and methods of teaching instrumental, general, and vocal music for grades 6-9.

Philosophy, materials, and methods of teaching instrumental, general, and vocal music for grades 10-12.

Contemporary techniques of composition as applied to vocal and instrumental media. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

A survey of Rock and Roll from its roots to the present day, including styles, performers, composers, and culture.

An exploration of this American art form, from operetta and music comedy to contemporary musical theatre. Open to all students.

A study of Catholic liturgical music, including Church documents and liturgical books, music repertoire and liturgical performance and historical context.

A study of Jazz from its roots to the present day, including styles, performers, composers, and culture.

An ensemble experience for guitar players of sufficient skill. Literature of all style periods will be performed. Enrollment by permission of instructor.

Ensemble for the reading and performing of all styles of band literature. Open to all University students by audition. May be taken 8 times for credit.

Repertoire includes music from all periods and styles. Open to all University students by audition. May be taken 8 times for credit.

Open to University students by audition. Devoted to the performance of a wide variety of orchestral literature. Opportunities for solo performance. May be taken 8 times for credit.

The ensemble of singers and players meets once per week with the express purpose of preparing music for the chapel services. It is open without audition to any University student regardless of major. May be taken 8 times for credit. Does not fulfill ensemble requirement for music majors/minors.

Small groups that rehearse and perform music in a variety of styles. May be repeated 8 times for credit. Registration by permission of instructor.

A women's choir, open to all students by audition. Participants need not be music majors. Repertoire drawn from wide variety of musical styles. May be taken 8 times for credit.

Performance of contemporary literature for this medium. Open to all University students with permission of the director. May be taken 8 times for credit. Does not fulfill ensemble requirement for music majors.

Study of theatrical singing and acting techniques as applicable to all varieties of musical theatre pieces. Students are expected to participate in various performances prepared by the class. Open to all students with instructor's permission.

This course is an optional addition for those concurrently enrolled in MUS 486.  Students will perform repertoire being learned in their private lessons in front of their peers and instructor with the goal of improving their stage presence and learning to better convey text through music to an audience.

Third and fourth-year individual instruction, performance, and literature. See MUS 286 for particular instruments. May be repeated four times for credit. See Music Study Handbook for specific requirements. Fee: $300.

For the student who demonstrates the ability to do individual study and research in selected areas of the curriculum. Selection of the area must be made in consultation with and approval of the appropriate faculty to be involved.

Credit arranged.

All music majors are required to prepare and present a project during the last semester of their residence. Projects include a research or creative component. Examples include recitals, lecture recitals, performances of compositions, conducting etc. Guidance will be provided by various faculty members as assigned.

Registration for any graduate student who has received the grade of IP in MUS 599 is required while the thesis is in progress. Fee: $50.

Intensive examination of research methods and resources and the principles of advanced scholarly writing in the performing arts. Must be taken within the first nine hours of graduate study.

Review of style characteristics and theoretical analysis techniques for the graduate student. Particular emphasis given to aural perception and analysis, and research using the major resource collections of musical literature. Required of all graduate students in music.

Free approach to tonal polyphony leading to contemporary techniques employing unusual scale forms. Offered by special arrangement.

An advanced study of techniques in effective scoring and arranging for various instrumental and vocal ensembles at the graduate level.

Contemporary techniques of composition as applied to vocal and instrumental media. Offered by special arrangement. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 units.

A complete basic course in the understanding of electronic music. Topics include history, analog theory, methods of synthesis, digital theory, music instrument digital interface (MIDI), computers, audio recording, and digital sampling. Lab activities to be completed weekly. Open to all students with instructor approval. Fee: $30.

Techniques of conducting choral and instrumental ensembles with practical experience in laboratory situations. Offered in alternate years and/or by special arrangement.

An ensemble experience for guitar players of sufficient skill. Literature of all style periods will be performed. Enrollment by permission of instructor. May be taken four times for credit.

Ensemble for the reading and performing of all styles of band literature. Open to all University students with the permission of the director. May be taken four times for credit.

Repertoire includes music from all periods and styles. Open to all University students by audition. May be taken four times for credit.

Open to University students and members of Portland and suburban communities with permission of the director. Devoted to the performance of a wide variety of orchestral literature. Opportunities for solo performance. May be taken four times for credit.

An ensemble that studies and rehearses chamber music. Repertoire is determined by the instruments played by students. May be repeated 4 times for credit.

A women's choir, open to all students without audition. Participants need not be music majors. Repertoire drawn from wide variety of musical styles. May be taken four times for credit.

Performance of contemporary literature for this medium. Open to all University students with permission of the director. May be taken four times for credit.

Study of theatrical singing and acting techniques applicable to all varieties of musical theatre pieces. In this combined undergraduate and graduate student pool, graduate students will be expected to take on more challenging pieces and to provide mentoring to those undergraduates who require it.

Graduate level private instruction, performance, and literature. See MUS 286 for particular disciplines. May be repeated for credit with permission of graduate program director. See Performance Study Handbook for specific requirements. Fee: $300.

Maximum of six hours of directed study allowed.

Research document, or performance and related research document.