The Courses
(Courses carry 3 credits unless otherwise noted.)
100 Music Appreciation (AT) (both sem) 4 cr
101 Introduction to Music Literature (AT) (both sem) 4 cr
102 African-American Music (ATDU) (2nd sem) 4 cr
103 History of Jazz (ATDU) (2nd sem) 4 cr
106 World Music (ATDG) 4 cr
110 Fundamentals of Theory (R2) (both sem) 4 cr
112 Theory I (1st sem)
113 Theory II (2nd sem)
114 Aural Skills I (1st sem) 1 cr
115 Aural Skills II (2nd sem) 1 cr
121 Vocal Techniques (MUSIC-ED) (1st sem) 2 cr
130 Class Piano I (1st sem) 2 cr
131 Class Piano II (2nd sem) 2 cr
132 Class Piano III (1st sem) 2 cr
133 Class Piano IV (2nd sem) 2 cr
150 The Lively Arts (ATDG) (both sem) 4 cr
160 American Popular Music (AT) 4 cr
190J Jazz Aural Skills (2nd sem) 1 cr
191A Introduction to Music Education (MUSIC-ED) (2nd sem) 1 cr
191V Beginning Voice Class 1 cr
192A Marching Percussion Techniques (MUSIC-ED) (2nd sem) 2 cr
192B Marching Colorguard Techniques (MUSIC-ED) (2nd sem) 2 cr
195J Jazz Theory and Improv I (1st sem) 2cr
195K Jazz Theory and Improv II (2nd sem) 2 cr
195V Vocal Diction (1st sem) 2 cr
195W Vocal Diction (2nd sem) 2 cr
202-211, 320, 321 Instrumental Technique Courses (MUSIC-ED) 1 or 2 cr :
202 Percussion (both sem) 2 cr
204 Trombone (1st sem) 1 cr
205 Flute (1st sem) 1 cr
206 Trumpet (1st sem) 1 cr
207 French Horn (1st sem) 1 cr
208 Saxophone (2nd sem) 1 cr
209 Clarinet (2nd sem) 1 cr
210 Oboe (2nd sem) 1 cr
211 Bassoon (2nd sem) 1 cr
320 Violin (1st sem) 2 cr
321 Cello (2nd sem) 2 cr
212 Theory III (1st sem)
213 Theory IV (2nd sem)
214 Aural Skills III (1st sem) 1 cr
215 Aural Skills IV (2nd sem) 1 cr
290J Jazz Pedagogy 2 cr
291J Jazz Theory and Improv III (1st sem) 2 cr
291K Jazz Theory and Improv IV (2nd sem) 2 cr
295J Historical Survey of Jazz
300 Historical Survey I (1st sem)
H300 Honors Colloq MUSIC 300 (1st sem) 1 cr
301 Historical Survey II (1st sem)
H301 Honors Colloq MUSIC 301 (1st sem) 1 cr
312 Theory V
323 Music in Elementary Education (MUSIC-ED) (2nd sem)
325 Basic Conducting (1st sem) 2 cr
326 Instrumental Conducting (2nd sem) 2 cr
327 Choral Conducting (2nd sem) 2 cr
330 Techniques in Jazz and African-American Vocal Music (both sem) 2 cr
335 Jazz Arranging and Comp I (1st sem)
336 Jazz Arranging and Comp II (2nd sem)
350 Writing About Music (JYW) (both sem)
359 Composition (both sem) 1-4 cr, may be repeated
391V Basic Vocal Technique for Musical Theater
394MI History of Music from 1900 to Present (IE) (2nd sem)
393A Sight Reading I (1st sem) 2 cr
393B Sight Reading II (2nd sem) 2 cr
394A Accompanying I (1st sem) 2 cr
394B Accompanying II (2nd sem) 2 cr
395A Jazz Theory and Improv V (1st sem)
395C Jazz Theory and Improv VI (2nd sem)
420 Instrumental Music in the Public School (MUSIC-ED) (1st sem)
421 Choral Music in the Public School (MUSIC-ED) (1st sem)
422 Vocal Pedagogy 2 cr
423 Marching Band Techniques (MUSIC-ED) (2nd sem) 2 cr
459 Composition 1-4 cr, may be repeated
500K,U Practicum: Student Teaching (MUSIC-ED) (both sem) 3-12 cr
510 Counterpoint (2nd sem)
511 Orchestration (2nd sem)
586 MIDI Studio Techniques
591 Seminars:
20th Century Performance Practice (both sem) 2 cr
French Art Song 2 cr
592 Seminars:
German Poem/Lied 2 cr
Ensembles
All ensembles open by audition only, either semester.
551, 552, 553 Chamber Ensemble 1 cr each
560 University Chorale 1 cr
562 Women’s Choir 1 cr
563 Chamber Choir 1 cr
565 UMASS Amherst Symphony Orchestra 1 cr
566 Marching Band (1st sem) 2 cr
567 Symphony Band 1 cr
568 Wind Ensemble 1 cr
569 Concert Band 1 cr
570 Jazz Ensemble 1 cr
572 Brass Choir 1 cr
573 Trombone Choir 1 cr
574 String Bass Ensemble 1 cr
575 Chamber Jazz Ensemble 1 cr
576 Percussion Ensemble 1 cr
577 UMass Marimbas 1 cr
578 Collegium Musicum 1 cr
579 Vocal Jazz Ensemble 1 cr
580 Performance Workshop for Singers 2 cr
582 Chamber Orchestra—Opus One 1 cr
591 Early Music Consort
593J All-University Orchestra 1 cr
597C Lab - Conductors' Chorus 1 cr
Applied Music
Credits vary by level, associated arts fee
Private Study
Private study is offered each semester in piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and percussion. Classes are open by audition only. Students must register concurrently for an ensemble during each semester of applied music. Lessons are offered under MUSICAPP 116 (elective, 1-2 cr); MUSICAPP 117, 217, 317, 417 (Music majors, 1-3 cr); MUSICAPP 218, 318, 418 (majors in the Classical Performance concentration, 4 cr).