MUS 199

Fall 2008

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Credit: 1 TO 5 hours.

May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

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CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
10009
Independent Study
ARRANGED
n.a.
Location Pending
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/08-12/10/08
Special Approval:
Instructor Approval Required
38647
Conference
Conference
D
D
2:00PM -2:50PM
2:00PM -2:50PM
W
TR
106 Smith Memorial Hall
103 Smith Memorial Hall
Alexander, C
Alexander, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/08-12/10/08
Degree Notes:
Discovery course.
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
Beginning Piano: A Historical Approach. Reid Alexander, Professor http://www.music.uiuc.edu/facultyBio.php?id=149 This course will provide beginning piano instruction combined with a general appreciation for the development of the piano and a historical overview of some of the less advanced music written for the instrument dating from circa 1700 to the present. Not open to music majors. First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course.
38645
Conference
Conference
D1
D1
2:00PM -2:50PM
3:00PM -3:50PM
W
TR
106 Smith Memorial Hall
103 Smith Memorial Hall
Alexander, C
Alexander, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/08-12/10/08
Degree Notes:
Discovery course.
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
Beginning Piano: A Historical Approach. Reid Alexander, Professor http://www.music.uiuc.edu/facultyBio.php?id=149 This course will provide beginning piano instruction combined with a general appreciation for the development of the piano and a historical overview of some of the less advanced music written for the instrument dating from circa 1700 to the present. Not open to music majors. First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course.
40226
Conference
D2
3:00PM -4:50PM
R
1201 Music Building
Tipei, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/08-12/10/08
Degree Notes:
Discovery course.
Credit:
2 hours
Section Info:
"Music, Science, and Technology" Sever Tipei, Professor http://ems.music.uiuc.edu/people/tipei/index.html Introduction for non-music majors to the use of computer technology in music and to the way scientific ideas and mathematical tools are applied in the creation of new musical compositions. The course offers an insight in the field of Computer Music by giving the students the opportunity to work hands-on in a major Computer Music laboratory and shows ways in which the development of technology is facilitating the process of globalization. Both the negative and the positive impacts of globalization are discussed, keeping in mind that globalization does not necessarily lead to the loss of originality and creativity or to the loss of regional identity. First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course.
42755
Conference
D3
3:00PM -4:20PM
TR
106 Smith Memorial Hall
Davis, O
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/08-12/10/08
Degree Notes:
Discovery course.
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
VOCAL MUSIC IN THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN CONTEXT Ollie-Watts-Davis, Professor http://www.music.uiuc.edu/facultyBio.php?id=24 A survey of the vocal music of African-Americans from the solo song to the gospel chorus. Vocal technique for jazz, Rhythm and Blues, and gospel music will be discussed, with particular attention given to text delivery, improvisation, and the extended use of the chest voice. The course will include a lecture and lab component. First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course.
38648
Conference
D4
3:00PM -4:50PM
T
106 Smith Memorial Hall
Hickey, J
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/08-12/10/08
Degree Notes:
Discovery course.
Credit:
2 hours
Section Info:
"INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ" Joan B. Hickey, Instructor http://www.music.uiuc.edu/facultyBio.php?id=43. Introduces students to the art form of jazz by linking the development of the music to the historical and social events of the United States in the 20th century. Seeks to develop the student's musical ear by focusing on some of the innovators of jazz through the use of recordings and DVDs. Includes live performances. First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course.
38206
Conference
D5
1:00PM -1:50PM
MWF
25 Smith Memorial Hall
Coleman, B
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/08-12/10/08
Degree Notes:
Discovery course.
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
"Heart, body, and soul! - Contemporary Vocal Styles and Techniques"*** Barrington Coleman, Associate Professor http://www.music.uiuc.edu/facultyBio.php?id=21 An exploration of American secular and sacred vocal musical styles. Sources will include articles, artist's biographical excerpts, historical contexts of the medium, listening to and evaluation of recorded examples, musical score and text analysis, faculty/guest artist/student interchange, rehearsal and performance observation of professional singers, and problem solving through live performance by enrollees in the class. Improvisatory concepts will be introduced and developed through the Negro Spiritual; Jazz, Pop, and American Folk idioms; and Gospel music. Written projects will examine how particular genres reflected the cultural images of the relevant musical style periods. First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course.
38175
Conference
D7
12:00PM -1:20PM
TR
2100 Music Building
Haymon-Coleman, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/08-12/10/08
Degree Notes:
Discovery course.
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
Group Instruction in Vocal Technique and Interpretation Cynthia Haymon-Coleman, Assistant Professor http://www.music.uiuc.edu/facultyBio.php?id=40 Emphasizes vocal development through an understanding of breathing, phonation, resonation, and articulation techniques. These techniques will be explored through the study and performance of such genres as classical, sacred, musical theater, jazz, and a broad spectrum of world music and popular forms. The emphasis will be on singing for the joy of making music as well as to increase musical ability and artistry. Multi-media will be used to enhance instruction and help develop appreciation of all styles of singing. All of the class will participate in a public recital at the end of the semester to demonstrate the semester's progress and achievement! First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course.
52126
Conference
Conference
D8
D8
11:00AM -11:50AM
11:00AM -11:50AM
T
MW
Location Pending
Smith Memorial Hall
Tsitsaros, C
Tsitsaros, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/08-12/10/08
Degree Notes:
Discovery course.
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL PIANO Christos Tsitsaros, Associate Professor www.tsitsaros.com. Introduces students to keyboard masterpieces from the baroque to the 20th century. In addition to listening, discussing, and analyzing selected piano works, students will also have the opportunity to study and perform representative easy to intermediate piano pieces in both acoustic and electronic piano laboratory settings. First Year discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course.
52127
Conference
Conference
D9
D9
11:00AM -11:50AM
11:00AM -11:50AM
R
MW
Location Pending
Smith Memorial Hall
Tsitsaros, C
Tsitsaros, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/08-12/10/08
Degree Notes:
Discovery course.
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL PIANO Christos Tsitsaros, Associate Professor www.tsitsaros.com. Introduces students to keyboard masterpieces from the baroque to the 20th century. In addition to listening, discussing, and analyzing selected piano works, students will also have the opportunity to study and perform representative easy to intermediate piano pieces in both acoustic and electronic piano laboratory settings. First Year discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course.
42404
Conference
J12
3:00PM -3:50PM
TR
25 Smith Memorial Hall
Hall, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/08-12/10/08
Credit:
2 hours
Section Info:
JAZZ LISTENING SEMINAR I. (Music 466)
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