Performance, B.M. < UNC Greensboro

Performance, B.M. < UNC Greensboro
Performance, B.M.
Student Learning Goals
Undergraduate students in Music Performance pursue rigorous professional training in music along with a broad liberal arts education. Our students graduate as informed, responsible citizens, with the tools to succeed and communicate effectively as musicians of the 21st Century.
Graduating Students in the B.M. Music Performance Program will:
communicate clear musical intentions and understanding;
demonstrate sufficient understanding of and capability with musical forms, processes, and structures in performance or creative applications according to the requisites of their specializations;
demonstrate basic understanding of historical awareness in performance or creative applications according to the requisites of their specializations;
demonstrate sufficient technical ability in performance or creative applications according to the requisites of their specializations; and,
demonstrate entrepreneurial skills according to the requisites of their specializations.
Percussion Concentration Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Percu
ssion Performance Audition Requirements
Choose repertoire that highlights your skill, musicianship and preparation. Advanced selections played with a lack of technical and musical focus may not best represent your musical ability. Work closely with your percussion instructor or band director to select music that best showcases your talent.
Snare Drum
Concert Solo or Etude. (Similar to Cirone Portraits in Rhythm or All-State audition etudes, etc.)
Rudimental Solo or Etude. (Similar to Wilcoxon All American Drummer or All-State audition etudes, etc.)
Two-Mallet Keyboard
Solo or Etude. (Transcriptions, ragtime xylophone, All-State audition etudes, etc.)
Four-Mallet Keyboard
Solo or Etude. (Transcriptions; All-State audition etudes; Selected solo from Books by Justin Bunting, Mark Ford, Bart Quartier)
Timpani Solo or Etude
No solos/etudes that require playing on the bowls, or with wood mallets/butt ends.
Optional Areas
Drum Set (Demonstration of different styles and soloing)
World Percussion (Example: Congas, traditional Frame Drum, Pandeiro, Riq)
If you are unable to access keyboard instruments, timpani, or drum set to record your audition materials, this is understandable. Please contact Dr. Eric Willie (
ejwillie@uncg.edu
) with any questions or concerns as you prepare.
Popular Music and Technology Concentration Admission Requirements
Incoming students must successfully pass an audition on an instrument or voice. Transfer students must also audition if they need to take classes in the Popular Music Performance sequence.
Overall Requirements
120 credit hourss, to include at least 36 credits at or above the 300 course level
Performance majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher in Music courses.
Degree Program Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
University Requirements
General Education Requirements - Minerva's Academic Curriculum (MAC)
Major Requirements
Select one of the concentrations as detailed following the major requirements.
Brass
Composition
Jazz
Keyboard
Percussion
Popular Music and Technology
Strings
Voice
Woodwinds
Electives
Electives sufficient to complete the 120 credit hours required for the degree.
Brass Concentration Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Principal Performance Area
20
MUP 151
Performance Studies
MUP 152
Performance Studies
MUP 251
Performance Studies
MUP 252
Performance Studies
MUP 351
Performance Studies
MUP 352
Performance Studies
MUP 451
Performance Studies
MUP 452
Performance Studies
Ensemble
Select 8 credits by placement audition from the following:
ENS 391
University Symphony Orchestra
ENS 392
Concert Band
ENS 393
Wind Ensemble
ENS 394
Symphonic Band
Chamber Music
Select 6 credits from the following:
ENS 347
Casella Sinfonietta
ENS 348
Chamber Music
ENS 366
Trumpet Ensemble
ENS 367
Horn Ensemble
ENS 368
Trombone Ensemble
ENS 369
Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
ENS 370
Percussion Ensemble
ENS 376
Period Music Ensembles
ENS 377
Old Time Ensemble
Kinesthetics
Select 6 credits from the following:
ART 100
Introduction to Art
ART 120
Fundamentals of Drawing
ART 140
Foundations in New Media and Design I
ART 281
Ceramics I
DCE 111
Introduction to Contemporary Dance
DCE 116
Jazz Dance I
DCE 132
African Dance I
THR 100
Perspectives in the Theatre
THR 130
Acting Fundamentals for Stage and Screen
THR 306
Musicianship for Musical Theatre I
VPA 254
The Alexander Technique for Performers
Keyboard
MUP 131
Class Piano
MUP 132
Class Piano
MUP 133
Class Piano
Recitals
MUP 300
Recital
MUP 400
Recital
Musicianship Skills and Analysis
15
MUS 100
Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory
**
MUS 101
Introduction to Music Theory
MUS 207
Introduction to Aural Skills
Select 3 credits from the following:
MUP 204
Principles of Jazz Theory
MUS 215
Principles of Popular Music Theory
MUS 216
Principles of Classical Music Theory
Select 6 credits from the following:
MUS 301
Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions
MUS 305
Topics in Music Theory I
MUS 306
Topics in Music Theory II
History and Repertory
12
MUS 135
Writing Through Music
MUS 332
History of Western Music I
MUS 333
History of Western Music II
MUS 334
American Music
Music Support Courses
Select 9 credits from MUE, MUP, MUS or VPA courses not already required by the major and concentration.
Music Technology
MUS 107
Technology for Musicians I
Conducting
MUP 372
Instrumental Conducting I
Entrepreneurship
MUP 402
Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
Repertoire Class
MUP 301
Repertoire Class
Course work through
MUP 133
or proficiency.
**
An optional exam is available for incoming students to test out of this required course. Students taking this course should enroll in
MUS 100
concurrently with
MUS 101
MUS 305
MUS 306
: Choose each course once or same course may be repeated if the topic differs.
May not be Performance Studies or Ensemble.
MUP 301
is taken for eight semesters. At a minimum, 0 credit registrations are required for the degree.
Composition Concentration Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Composition Study
27
MUP 205
Composition Studies
MUP 206
Composition Studies
MUP 305
Composition Studies
MUP 306
Composition Studies
MUP 405
Composition Studies
MUP 406
Composition Studies Capstone
MUP 455
Orchestration
Select 6 credits from the following:
MUP 105
Composition Studies
MUP 106
Composition Studies
MUP 115
Composition Skills
MUP 220
Making Music with Computers
Principal Performance Area
10
Select 10 credits from the following:
MUP 151
Performance Studies
MUP 152
Performance Studies
MUP 251
Performance Studies
MUP 252
Performance Studies
MUP 351
Performance Studies
MUP 352
Performance Studies
MUP 451
Performance Studies
MUP 452
Performance Studies
Ensemble
Select 8 credits from courses in the ENS Prefix
Music Support Courses
Select 6 credits from the following:
MUP 310
Audiovisual Demos For Musicians
MUP 316
Modular Sound Synthesis
MUP 320
Music Production I
MUP 344
Digital Music Composition I
MUP 346
Video Game Music Composition and Production
MUP 345
Digital Music Composition II
MUP 349
Audio Recording I
MUP 421
Music Technology in Performance
MUS 439
Tonal Counterpoint
Junior Recital
MUP 300
Recital
Musicianship Skills and Analysis
13
Select 13 credits from the following, at least 3 credits at the 300 or 400 level:
MUP 204
Principles of Jazz Theory
MUS 100
Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory
**
MUS 101
Introduction to Music Theory
MUS 207
Introduction to Aural Skills
MUS 215
Principles of Popular Music Theory
MUS 216
Principles of Classical Music Theory
MUS 301
Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions
MUS 305
Topics in Music Theory I
MUS 306
Topics in Music Theory II
MUS 482
Advanced Analysis of Western European Tonal Music and Related Traditions
History and Repertory
12
MUS 135
Writing Through Music
Select 3 courses from the following, at least two of which are at the 300 or 400 level:
MUP 460
History of Jazz
MUS 211
Topics in Pop Music
MUS 212
Topics in Hip Hop
MUS 229
History of Rock Music
MUS 242
Music for Film
MUS 243
Music and Fairy Tales
MUS 244
Music Cultures of the World
MUS 312
Popular Music and Society
MUS 325
First Nights: Five Performance Premieres
MUS 326
Music and Environment
MUS 332
History of Western Music I
MUS 333
History of Western Music II
MUS 334
American Music
MUS 354
Modern Asia Through Its Music
MUS 369
Music and the Grand Tour
MUS 370
Music and Politics
MUS 431
Selected Topics in Ethnomusicology
MUS 455
The Symphonic Tradition
MUS 483
Music before 1600
MUS 484
Music from 1600 to 1800
MUS 485
Music of the Nineteenth Century
MUS 486
Music of the Twentieth Century
MUS 495
History of Opera
Keyboard
MUP 131
Class Piano
MUP 132
Class Piano
MUP 133
Class Piano
Conducting
Select 1 credit from the following:
MUP 319
Choral Conducting I
MUP 372
Instrumental Conducting I
May be repeated for credit.
**
An optional exam is available for incoming students to test out of this required course. Students taking this course should enroll in
MUS 100
concurrently with
MUS 101
3 credits of coursework through
MUP 133
. Not required of keyboard principals.
Jazz Concentration Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Principal Performance Area
22
MUP 151
Performance Studies
MUP 152
Performance Studies
MUP 251
Performance Studies
MUP 252
Performance Studies
MUP 351
Performance Studies
MUP 352
Performance Studies
MUP 451
Performance Studies
MUP 452
Performance Studies
Ensemble or Chamber Music
10
Select 8 credits hours by placement audition from the following:
ENS 348
Chamber Music
**
ENS 395
Jazz Ensemble I
ENS 396
Jazz Ensemble II
Choose 2 credit hours from the following (many require audition):
ENS 301
Latin Jazz Ensemble
ENS 348
Chamber Music
ENS 371
Steelpan Ensemble
ENS 377
Old Time Ensemble
ENS 378
Indian Music
ENS 379
Middle Eastern Ensemble
ENS 380
Spartan Voices
ENS 382
University Chorale
ENS 388
Chamber Singers
ENS 390
Sinfonia
ENS 391
University Symphony Orchestra
ENS 392
Concert Band
ENS 393
Wind Ensemble
ENS 394
Symphonic Band
ENS 395
Jazz Ensemble I
ENS 396
Jazz Ensemble II
Musicianship Skills and Analysis
15
MUS 100
Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory
MUS 101
Introduction to Music Theory
MUS 207
Introduction to Aural Skills
Select 3 credit hours from the following:
MUS 215
Principles of Popular Music Theory
MUS 216
Principles of Classical Music Theory
Select 6 credit hours from the following:
MUS 301
Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions
MUS 305
Topics in Music Theory I
MUS 306
Topics in Music Theory II
History and Repertory
15
ADS 205
Introduction to African American and African Diaspora Studies
MUP 460
History of Jazz
MUS 135
Writing Through Music
MUS 333
History of Western Music II
Select 1 course from the following:
MUS 312
Popular Music and Society
MUS 332
History of Western Music I
MUS 334
American Music
MUS 369
Music and the Grand Tour
MUS 431
Selected Topics in Ethnomusicology
MUS 455
The Symphonic Tradition
MUS 485
Music of the Nineteenth Century
MUS 486
Music of the Twentieth Century
MUS 495
History of Opera
Music Support Courses
24
MUP 104
Introduction to Jazz Listening
MUP 204
Principles of Jazz Theory
MUP 321
Jazz Improvisation I
MUP 372
Instrumental Conducting I
MUP 402
Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
MUP 409
Jazz Pedagogy
MUP 423
Jazz Arranging I
MUS 107
Technology for Musicians I
Select two courses from the following:
MUP 322
Jazz Improvisation II
MUP 349
Audio Recording I
MUP 424
Jazz Arranging II
Recital
MUP 400
Recital
Placement by audition in one, two, or all three of the courses listed.
**
Must take
ENS 348
-02.
An optional exam is available for incoming students to test out of this required course. Students taking this course should enroll in
MUS 100
concurrently with
MUS 101
MUS 305
MUS 306
: May choose each course once or the same course may be repeated if the topic differs.
Students may take ENT 135 Recording Engineering I, offered at Guilford Technical Community College, through the consortium, as part of this requirement.  (This would be transcribed as credit with no grade assigned. Students should fill in the consortium request form found at the registrar’s office).
Keyboard Concentration Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Principal Performance Area
22
MUP 151
Performance Studies
MUP 152
Performance Studies
MUP 251
Performance Studies
MUP 252
Performance Studies
MUP 351
Performance Studies
MUP 352
Performance Studies
MUP 451
Performance Studies
MUP 452
Performance Studies
Chamber Music
Select 4 credits from the following:
ENS 348
Chamber Music
ENS 351
Historical Performance Consort
ENS 375
Present-Continuous New Music Ensemble
Keyboard Accompanying
Select 4 credits from the following:
MUP 284
Fundamentals of Collaborative Piano I
MUP 285
Fundamentals of Collaborative Piano II
ENS 349
Collaborative Piano
ENS 350
Service Playing Skills for Organists and Pianists
Pedagogy
MUP 412
Piano Pedagogy I
or
MUP 425
Organ Pedagogy
or
MUP 417
Piano Pedagogy II
Recitals
MUP 300
Recital
MUP 400
Recital
Musicianship Skills and Analysis
15
MUS 100
Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory
MUS 101
Introduction to Music Theory
MUS 207
Introduction to Aural Skills
Select 1 course from the following:
MUP 204
Principles of Jazz Theory
MUS 215
Principles of Popular Music Theory
MUS 216
Principles of Classical Music Theory
Select 6 credits from the following:
**
MUS 301
Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions
MUS 305
Topics in Music Theory I
MUS 306
Topics in Music Theory II
History and Repertory
12
MUS 135
Writing Through Music
MUS 332
History of Western Music I
MUS 333
History of Western Music II
MUS 334
American Music
Music Support Courses
12
Select 12 credits from MUE, MUP, MUS or VPA courses not already required by the major and concentration.
Conducting
MUP 319
Choral Conducting I
or
MUP 372
Instrumental Conducting I
Keyboard Literature/Organ Improvisation
Select 1 option from the following:
Piano Focus
MUP 413
Piano Literature I
MUP 414
Piano Literature II
Organ Focus
MUP 333
Group Keyboard Improvisation for Beginners
MUP 415
Organ Literature
Keyboard Harmony
MUP 302
Keyboard Harmony I
MUP 303
Keyboard Harmony II
Orchestration/Counterpoint
MUP 455
Orchestration
or
MUS 439
Tonal Counterpoint
Entrepreneurship
MUP 402
Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
Repertoire Class
MUP 301
Repertoire Class
An optional exam is available for incoming students to test out of this required course. Students taking this course should enroll in
MUS 100
concurrently with
MUS 101
**
MUS 305
MUS 306
: May choose each course once or the same course may be repeated if the topic differs.
May not be Performance Studies or Ensemble.
Taken for 8 semesters.  At a minimum, 0 credit registrations are required for the degree.
Percussion Concentration Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Principal Performance Area
16
MUP 151
Performance Studies
MUP 152
Performance Studies
MUP 251
Performance Studies
MUP 252
Performance Studies
MUP 351
Performance Studies
MUP 352
Performance Studies
MUP 451
Performance Studies
MUP 452
Performance Studies
Secondary Performance Area - Drum Set
MUP 153
Performance Studies
MUP 253
Performance Studies
Jazz Improvisation
MUP 321
Jazz Improvisation I
Ensemble
Select 6 credits from the following:
ENS 391
University Symphony Orchestra
ENS 393
Wind Ensemble
ENS 394
Symphonic Band
Select 2 credits from the following:
ENS 348
Chamber Music
ENS 375
Present-Continuous New Music Ensemble
Chamber Ensemble
ENS 370
Percussion Ensemble
Recitals
MUP 300
Recital
MUP 400
Recital
Theory and Ear Training
18
MUS 100
Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory
**
MUS 101
Introduction to Music Theory
MUS 207
Introduction to Aural Skills
MUP 204
Principles of Jazz Theory
Select 1 of the following:
MUS 215
Principles of Popular Music Theory
MUS 216
Principles of Classical Music Theory
Select 6 credit hours from the following:
MUS 301
Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions
MUS 305
Topics in Music Theory I
MUS 306
Topics in Music Theory II
Musicology
12
MUS 135
Writing Through Music
MUS 311
Anthropology of Music, Sound, and Power
MUS 334
American Music
MUS 431
Selected Topics in Ethnomusicology
Technology
MUS 107
Technology for Musicians I
Piano
MUP 131
Class Piano
MUP 132
Class Piano
Conducting
MUP 372
Instrumental Conducting I
Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
MUP 402
Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
Repertoire Class
MUP 301
Repertoire Class
Music Support Courses
DCE 101
Introduction to Dance
ENS 371
Steelpan Ensemble
ENS 378
Indian Music
ENS 370
is taken for 8 semesters.
**
An optional exam is available for incoming students to test out of this required course. Students taking this course should enroll in
MUS 100
concurrently with
MUS 101
MUS 305
MUS 306
: May choose each course once or the same course may be repeated if the topic differs.
MUP 301
is taken for eight semesters at 0 or 1 credits. At minimum 0 credit registrations are required for the degree.
Popular Music and Technology Concentration Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Principal Performance Area
14
MUP 161
Popular Music Performance
MUP 162
Popular Music Performance
MUP 261
Popular Music Performance
MUP 262
Popular Music Performance
Select 2 credits from the following:
MUP 125
Class Voice
MUP 131
Class Piano
MUP 132
Class Piano
MUP 133
Class Piano
MUP 180
Beginning Guitar
MUP 182
Beginning Piano
MUP 184
Beginning Ukulele
Ensemble
Select 8 credits from courses in the ENS Prefix
Technology
12
Select 12 credits from the following:
MUP 220
Making Music with Computers
MUP 310
Audiovisual Demos For Musicians
MUP 316
Modular Sound Synthesis
MUP 320
Music Production I
MUP 344
Digital Music Composition I
MUP 345
Digital Music Composition II
MUP 346
Video Game Music Composition and Production
MUP 349
Audio Recording I
MUP 421
Music Technology in Performance
Composition and Improvisation
MUP 325
Singer Songwriting
Select 3 credits from the following:
MUP 114
Popular Music Composition and Arranging
MUP 115
Composition Skills
MUP 153
Performance Studies
**
MUP 321
Jazz Improvisation I
MUP 322
Jazz Improvisation II
MUP 331
Free Improvisation
MUP 423
Jazz Arranging I
MUP 424
Jazz Arranging II
Western European Music Theory
Select 6 credits from the following:
MUS 100
Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory
MUS 101
Introduction to Music Theory
MUS 207
Introduction to Aural Skills
MUS 301
Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions
MUS 305
Topics in Music Theory I
MUS 306
Topics in Music Theory II
Popular Music and Jazz Theory
MUP 104
Introduction to Jazz Listening
Select 3 credits from the following:
MUP 204
Principles of Jazz Theory
MUS 215
Principles of Popular Music Theory
History and Repertory
12
MUS 135
Writing Through Music
Select 3 credits from the following:
MUS 211
Topics in Pop Music
MUS 212
Topics in Hip Hop
MUS 229
History of Rock Music
MUS 242
Music for Film
MUS 244
Music Cultures of the World
Select 6 credits from the following:
MUS 312
Popular Music and Society
MUS 332
History of Western Music I
MUS 333
History of Western Music II
MUS 334
American Music
MUS 370
Music and Politics
MUP 460
History of Jazz
MST 303
History of Digital Media
MST 407
Media Law and Ethics
MST 420
History of Film to 1938
MST 421
History of Film since 1938
Support Courses
ENG 221
Writing of Poetry: Introductory
MUP 402
Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
Capstone Experience
MUP 492
Capstone Project
Music Electives
Select 6 credits of ENS, MUE, MUP, MUS electives not already required by the major and concentration.
May be repeated for credit.
**
Only
MUP 153
in Composition may be used for this requirement.
Strings Concentration Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Principal Performance Area
22
MUP 151
Performance Studies
MUP 152
Performance Studies
MUP 251
Performance Studies
MUP 252
Performance Studies
MUP 351
Performance Studies
MUP 352
Performance Studies
MUP 451
Performance Studies
MUP 452
Performance Studies
Repertoire Class
MUP 301
Repertoire Class
Recitals
MUP 300
Recital
MUP 400
Recital
Ensemble
Select 8 credits by placement audition from the following:
ENS 390
Sinfonia
ENS 391
University Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Music
Select 6 credits from the following:
ENS 347
Casella Sinfonietta
ENS 348
Chamber Music
ENS 376
Period Music Ensembles
ENS 377
Old Time Ensemble
Musicianship Skills and Analysis
15
MUS 100
Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory
**
MUS 101
Introduction to Music Theory
MUS 207
Introduction to Aural Skills
Select 3 credits from the following:
MUP 204
Principles of Jazz Theory
MUS 215
Principles of Popular Music Theory
MUS 216
Principles of Classical Music Theory
Select 6 credits from the following:
MUS 301
Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions
MUS 305
Topics in Music Theory I
MUS 306
Topics in Music Theory II
History and Repertory
12
MUS 135
Writing Through Music
MUS 332
History of Western Music I
MUS 333
History of Western Music II
MUS 334
American Music
Music Support Courses
Select 8 credits from MUS, MUE, MUP, or VPA courses not already required by the major and concentration.
Keyboard
MUP 131
Class Piano
MUP 132
Class Piano
MUP 133
Class Piano
Conducting
MUP 372
Instrumental Conducting I
Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
MUP 402
Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
Music Technology
MUS 107
Technology for Musicians I
MUP 301
is taken for eight semesters at 0 or 1 credits. At minimum 0 credit registrations are required for the degree.
**
An optional exam is available for incoming students to test out of this required course. Students taking this course should enroll in
MUS 100
concurrently with
MUS 101
MUS 305
MUS 306
: May choose each course once or same course may be repeated if the topic differs.
Course work through
MUP 133
or proficiency.
Voice Concentration Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Principal Performance Area
16
MUP 151
Performance Studies
MUP 152
Performance Studies
MUP 251
Performance Studies
MUP 252
Performance Studies
MUP 351
Performance Studies
MUP 352
Performance Studies
MUP 451
Performance Studies
MUP 452
Performance Studies
Repertoire Class
MUP 301
Repertoire Class
Recitals
MUP 300
Recital
MUP 400
Recital
Ensemble
Select 8 credits from the following:
ENS 380
Spartan Voices
ENS 382
University Chorale
ENS 387
Coro di Belle Voci
ENS 388
Chamber Singers
Diction
MUP 170
Italian and Latin Diction for Singers
MUP 171
English and Spanish Diction for Singers
MUP 271
German and French Diction for Singers
Languages
FRE 101
Beginning French I
GER 101
Beginning German I
Select 1 of the following:
FRE 102
Beginning French II
GER 102
Beginning German II
Piano Proficiency
**
MUP 131
Class Piano
MUP 132
Class Piano
MUP 133
Class Piano
Secondary Piano Lessons
MUP 153
Performance Studies
MUP 253
Performance Studies
Musicianship Skills and Analysis
13
Select 13 credits from the following, at least 3 credits at the 300 or 400 level:
MUS 100
Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory
MUS 101
Introduction to Music Theory
MUP 204
Principles of Jazz Theory
MUS 207
Introduction to Aural Skills
MUS 215
Principles of Popular Music Theory
MUS 216
Principles of Classical Music Theory
MUS 301
Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions
MUS 305
Topics in Music Theory I
MUS 306
Topics in Music Theory II
MUS 482
Advanced Analysis of Western European Tonal Music and Related Traditions
History and Repertory
12
MUS 120
Speaking of Music
MUS 135
Writing Through Music
Select two of the following courses:
MUS 332
History of Western Music I
MUS 333
History of Western Music II
MUS 334
American Music
Music Support Courses
MUP 319
Choral Conducting I
MUP 375
Opera Performance Techniques
MUP 402
Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
MUP 428
Principles of Vocal Pedagogy
Recommended Electives
Non restricted electives and/or choose from the recommended electives below sufficient to complete the 120 credit-hour requirement
ENS 384
Opera Role
ENS 385
Opera Chorus
MUP 353
Performance Studies
MUP 426
Song Literature I
MUP 427
Song Literature II
MUP 447
Vocal Coaching
MUS 495
History of Opera
MUP 301
is taken for 8 semesters.
**
Coursework through
MUP 133
or proficiency.
Beyond the Piano Proficiency requirement, take 2 credits of Secondary Piano Instruction (
MUP 133
and/or
MUP 253
).
An optional exam is available for incoming students to test out of this required course. Students taking this course should enroll in
MUS 100
concurrently with
MUS 101
Woodwinds Concentration Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Principal Performance Area
20
MUP 151
Performance Studies
MUP 152
Performance Studies
MUP 251
Performance Studies
MUP 252
Performance Studies
MUP 351
Performance Studies
MUP 352
Performance Studies
MUP 451
Performance Studies
MUP 452
Performance Studies
Repertoire Class
MUP 301
Repertoire Class
Recitals
MUP 300
Recital
MUP 400
Recital
Ensemble
**
12
Choose 8 credits from the following:
ENS 391
University Symphony Orchestra
ENS 392
Concert Band
ENS 393
Wind Ensemble
ENS 394
Symphonic Band
Choose 4 credits from the following:
ENS 347
Casella Sinfonietta
ENS 348
Chamber Music
ENS 370
Percussion Ensemble
ENS 371
Steelpan Ensemble
ENS 376
Period Music Ensembles
ENS 377
Old Time Ensemble
ENS 378
Indian Music
ENS 379
Middle Eastern Ensemble
ENS 390
Sinfonia
ENS 395
Jazz Ensemble I
ENS 396
Jazz Ensemble II
Piano Proficiency
MUP 131
Class Piano
MUP 132
Class Piano
MUP 133
Class Piano
Musicianship Skills and Analysis
15
MUS 100
Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory
MUS 101
Introduction to Music Theory
MUS 207
Introduction to Aural Skills
Select 1 of the following:
MUP 204
Principles of Jazz Theory
MUS 215
Principles of Popular Music Theory
MUS 216
Principles of Classical Music Theory
Select 6 credit hours from the following:
MUS 301
Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions
MUS 305
Topics in Music Theory I
MUS 306
Topics in Music Theory II
History and Repertory
12
MUS 135
Writing Through Music
MUS 332
History of Western Music I
MUS 333
History of Western Music II
MUS 334
American Music
Conducting
MUP 372
Instrumental Conducting I
Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
MUP 402
Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
Music Technology
MUS 107
Technology for Musicians I
Music Support Courses
12
Additional courses to reach 12 credits from MUE, MUP, MUS, DCE, ART, ARH, AAD, THR, or VPA not already required by the major and concentration.
MUP 301
is taken for eight semesters at 0 or 1 credit. At minimum 0 credit registrations are required for the degree.
**
Or other advisor approved ENS courses (excluding
ENS 391
ENS 392
ENS 393
and
ENS 394
).
Course work through
MUP 133
or proficiency.
An optional exam is available for incoming students to test out of this required course. Students taking this course should enroll in
MUS 100
concurrently with
MUS 101
MUS 305
MUS 306
: May choose each course once or the same course may be repeated if the topic differs.
Disciplinary Honors in Music
Requirements
A minimum of 12 credit hours as defined below.
A grade of A or B in all course work used to satisfy the Honors requirements in Music.
UNC Greensboro cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better or, for transfer students, cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from all prior institutions.
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Required
MUS 301
Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions
MUS 333
History of Western Music II
HSS 490
Senior Honors Project
Select 3 credits from the following:
Any Contract Honors course in Music
Any Honors course (whether or not in Music)
Under certain circumstances, the Music Honors Panel may permit a graduate-level course to be taken in place of the listed required courses.
Recognition
Receive a Certificate of Disciplinary Honors in Music; have that accomplishment, along with the title of the Senior Honors Project, noted on the official transcript; and be recognized at a banquet held at the end of the spring semester.
Honors Advisor
Contact Alex Ezerman at abezerman@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Honors in Music.
To apply:
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