MUS 499

Fall 2026 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 0 TO 4 hours.

Special preparation in specialized fields of musicology, composition-theory, performance, and music education.

0 to 4 undergraduate hours. 0 to 4 graduate hours. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in music or music education; consent of instructor.

MUS 499 class schedule data for fall 2026
Status CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
5
42412
Laboratory-Discussion
ACP
10:00AM -11:20AM
MW
141 Harding Band Building
Fleming, K
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Special Approval:
Instructor Approval Required
Credit:
2 hours
Section Title:
Adv Conduct & Intentional Prog
Section Info:
Topic: "ADVANCED CONDUCTING AND INTENTIONAL PROGRAMMING." This course focuses on repertoire and rehearsal techniques in the wind band field. We will examine a wide range of works written for beginning to advanced ensembles and focus on representation of historically excluded composers. Students will rehearse a lab ensemble, engage with readings and discussions about inclusive programming, and interact with guest conductors and composers. This course is open to seniors and graduate students who have completed MUS 332 or an equivalent course.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students in the Music department.
3
71004
Laboratory-Discussion
APW
11:00AM -12:20PM
M
0061A Music Building
Anderson, A
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
1 hours
Section Title:
Audition Preparation Workshop
Section Info:
Topic: "AUDITION PREPARATION WORKSHOP." This course provides an intensive, performance-based approach to the art and discipline of auditioning for instrumental musicians. Designed for students of all instruments, it develops the technical, psychological, and logistical skills necessary for successful auditions in professional, academic, and competitive settings.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students in the Music department.
1
42678
Practice
CCW
ARRANGED
n.a.
Location Pending
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
2 hours
Section Title:
Collaborative Piano Skills
Section Info:
Topic: "ENSEMBLE CREDIT - COLLABORATIVE PIANO AND CHAMBER MUSIC." Pianists only. Pianists work with ensembles, classes, and/or performances in the School of Music. Instructor approval required, please contact Dr. Chi-Chen Wu.
3
38245
Lecture-Discussion
CR1
ARRANGED
n.a.
Location Pending
Robards, C
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Special Approval:
Instructor Approval Required
Credit:
1 hours
Section Title:
Ensemble Credit- Accompanying
Section Info:
Accompanying
3
72195
Laboratory-Discussion
H1
ARRANGED
n.a.
Music Building
Yeung, A
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Special Approval:
Instructor Approval Required
Credit:
1 hours
Section Title:
Ensemble Repertoire-Harp
3
23791
Laboratory-Discussion
IHM
ARRANGED
n.a.
ARR Smith Memorial Hall
Ehlen, T
Hobson, I
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
0.5 hours
Section Title:
Ian Hobson Masterclass
Section Info:
Topic: "IAN HOBSON PIANO MASTERCLASS." This course is open to piano performance majors who would like to participate in a half-hour piano masterclass with Ian Hobson. Please email Prof. Hobson to inquire about masterclass information (ihobson@illinois.edu).
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students in the Music department.
3
38619
Lecture-Discussion
JA1
1:00PM -1:50PM
MW
25 Smith Memorial Hall
McNeill, C
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
Grad Jazz Arranging I
Section Info:
Graduate Jazz Arranging I for MM and DMA in Jazz Performance students.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students in the Music department.
Restricted to Jazz Performance major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to students with Graduate class standing.
4
23793
Lecture-Discussion
JC1
11:00AM -11:50AM
TR
25 Smith Memorial Hall
Pugh, J
Availability:
CrossListOpen (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
Grad Jazz Composition I
Section Info:
Graduate Jazz Composition I for MM and DMA in Jazz Performance students.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students in the Music department.
Restricted to Jazz Performance concentration(s). Restricted to students with Graduate class standing.
3
38247
Laboratory-Discussion
JI1
12:00PM -12:50PM
MF
25 Smith Memorial Hall
Gray, L
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
2 hours
Section Title:
Grad Class Jazz Improv I
Section Info:
This course is designed for MM and DMA students who are not jazz performers.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students in the Music department.
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
3
38620
Laboratory-Discussion
JS1
9:00AM -9:50AM
MW
106 Smith Memorial Hall
Bridgewater, R
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
Grad Jazz Improv Styles I
Section Info:
Graduate Jazz Improvisation Styles I for MM and DMA in Jazz Performance students.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students in the Music department.
Restricted to Jazz Performance concentration(s). Restricted to students with Graduate class standing.
1
38621
Practice
OAR
10:00AM -11:20AM
F
220 Smith Memorial Hall
Gunn, J
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
2 hours
Section Title:
Opera Arias and Repertoire
Section Info:
Meets with MUS 552 A
1
42413
Laboratory-Discussion
VP
12:00PM -1:20PM
F
0354 Music Building
Brooks, L
Availability:
Open
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
2 hours
Section Title:
Vocal Ped – A Figure A Week
Section Info:
Prerequisites: Vocal Pedagogy 1 and 2 (MUS 430 B1 and B2) or instructor approval.
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