Courses

Academic Courses

Unclassified

  • MUS U200 Special Projects in Technology (1-8 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. May be repeated for additional credit.
  • MUS U210 Reed Making (1 cr.) Principles of double-reed making with development of individual skill and application.
  • MUS U274 History of Violin Making I (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Seminar in the history and literature of string instrument technology. Study of the manufacture and repair of string instruments from the earliest time to the present, with emphasis on the work of the master luthiers. Outside readings. Three hours of class per week.
  • MUS U275 History of Violin Making II (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Seminar in the history and literature of string instrument technology. Study of the manufacture and repair of string instruments from the earliest time to the present, with emphasis on the work of the master luthiers. Outside readings. Three hours of class per week.
  • MUS U300 Introduction to Music Entrepreneurship (3 cr.) Survey of entrepreneurial topics with a focus on application of entrepreneurial strategies to the field of music. Preparation of professional music career portfolio.
  • MUS U315 Performing Arts Education and Outreach (0-3 cr.) Service learning course.  Guided preparation and practical experience for students to perform in the community.
  • MUS U340 Practicum in Music Entrepreneurship (3 cr.) P: U300 Introduction to Music Entrepreneurship (3 cr.) and BUS W212 Exploring Entrepreneurship (3 cr.). C: BUS W300 Small Business Management (3 cr.) and BUS Z302 Managing and Behavior in Organizations (3 cr.). Development of business plan and pursuit of a personal research-based, music entrepreneurship project.
  • MUS U350 Individualized Music Cognate Area Readings and Research (1-6 cr.) Open only to students accepted for an individualized cognate area.
  • MUS U404 Harp Technology (2 cr.) A study of the principles, problems, repair, and general mechanics of the harp action and of all aspects of design from both the historical and practical points of view. The course covers all basic routines of repairs, tuning adjustments, maintenance, and intricate regulation of various instruments.
  • MUS U413 Legal Aspects of the Music Industry (3 cr.) An introduction to the legal issues affecting the recording, performing arts, and music publishing fields. Areas covered in the course include music rights and licensing, recording contracts, nonprofit governance, performing arts unions and guilds, and technology and music law.
  • MUS U450 Individualized Music Cognate Area Final Project (0 cr.) Open only to students accepted for an individualized music cognate area.
  • MUS U470 Violin Repair I-II-III-IV (6-6-6-6 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. I-II. Study and practice of string instrument technology, including general repairs done from outside the instrument, bow refurbishing, and use of hand and power tools. Fifteen hours instruction and laboratory per week.  III-IV. Advanced study and practice of string instrument technology, including general and major repair done after an instrument has been opened, instrument acoustics, and related topics. Fifteen hours instruction and laboratory per week.
  • MUS U500 Workshop in Music: Variable Topics (0-6 cr.)  
  • MUS U510 Advanced Reed Making (1 cr.) P: U210 Reed Making or permission of instructor. Principles of double-reed making with focus on advanced skill and understanding in reed finishing.
  • MUS U513 Legal Aspects of the Music Industry (3 cr.) An introduction to the legal issues affecting the recording, performing arts, and music publishing fields. Areas covered in the course include music rights and licensing, recording contracts, nonprofit governance, performing arts unions and guilds, and technology and music law.
  • MUS U515 Performing Arts Education and Outreach (0-3 cr.) Service learning course.  Guided preparation and practical experience for students to perform in the community.
  • MUS U596 Research in Music (arr. cr.)  

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