Music (MUSIC)
Music Courses
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic music theory covering written proficiency at an introductory level. For music majors needing remedial work. Not for fulfillment of curriculum requirements.
Prerequisites: Music major or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
A concert band which performs concerts on and off campus. Designed as a continuing playing experience for students.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or completion of one of the following: MUSIC 30(P), MUSIC 40(P), MUSIC 42(P), MUSIC 81(P), MUSIC 181(P), MUSIC 182(P), MUSIC 334(P), MUSIC 340(P), MUSIC 342(P), or MUSIC 382(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: MUSIC 30 and MUSIC 334 may be retaken to combined max of 10 sem. Audition required.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A concert band which performs concerts on and off campus. Designed as a continuing playing experience for students who are not music majors.
Prerequisites: non-Music major.
Course Rules: MUSIC 30 and MUSIC 31 may be retaken to combined max of 10 semesters. Previously MUSIC 334.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Performs symphonic works for band, performing regularly on campus, statewide tours and national conventions.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or completion of one of the following: MUSIC 30(P), MUSIC 40(P), MUSIC 42(P), MUSIC 81(P), MUSIC 181(P), MUSIC 182(P), MUSIC 334(P), MUSIC 340(P), MUSIC 342(P), or MUSIC 382(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: MUSIC 40 and MUSIC 340 may be retaken to combined max of 10 sem.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Performs music ranging from octet to forty players, stressing the single player per part concept, embracing a commitment to quality wind and percussion music. Presents concerts on campus and national tours.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or completion of one of the following: MUSIC 30(P), MUSIC 40(P), MUSIC 42(P), MUSIC 81(P), MUSIC 181(P), MUSIC 182(P), MUSIC 334(P), MUSIC 340(P), MUSIC 342(P), or MUSIC 382(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: MUSIC 42 and MUSIC 342 may be retaken to combined max of 10 sem.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Large choir of students who prefer to sing soprano or alto rehearses & performs music of various styles and cultures. Open to all students by audition.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or completion of one of the following: MUSIC 44(P), MUSIC 44(P), MUSIC 45(P), MUSIC 52(P), MUSIC 56(P), MUSIC 352(P), or MUSIC 395(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Music 44 & MUSIC 45 may be retaken to combined max of 10 cr. Audition required.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Large choir of students who prefer to sing soprano or alto rehearses & performs music of various styles and cultures.
Prerequisites: non-Music major or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: MUSIC 44 and MUSIC 45 may be retaken to combined max of 10 cr. Open to all students by audition.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Large choir of students who prefer to sing tenor or bass rehearses & performs music of various styles and historical periods.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or completion of one of the following: MUSIC 50(P), MUSIC 56(P), MUSIC 350(P), or MUSIC 395(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: MUSIC 50 and MUSIC 350 may be retaken to combined max of 10 cr. Open to all students by audition.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Large choir of students who prefer to sing tenor or bass rehearses & performs music of various styles and historical periods.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: MUSIC 50 and MUSIC 51 may be retaken to combined max of 10 credits. Previously MUSIC 350.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Highly select treble choir performs music of various styles, cultures, and historical periods. For students with significant choral experience.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or completion of one of the following: MUSIC 52(P), MUSIC 56(P), MUSIC 352(P), or MUSIC 395(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: MUSIC 52 and MUSIC 352(53) may be retaken to combined max of 10 cr. Audition required.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
This highly select mixed ensemble performs advanced-level music from various styles, cultures, and historical periods and tours annually. Students chosen by competitive audition.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; audition; & cons instr.
Course Rules: Music 56 may be retaken to combined max of 10 sem.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
The gospel choir performs the music of the African-American culture in its many styles and genres. Auditions 1st week each sem.
Prerequisites: music major or minor; cons instr; audition.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 10 sem.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Composed of non-music majors and community members; provides a continuing opportunity for rehearsal and performance.
Prerequisites: non-music major.
Course Rules: MUSIC 81 and MUSIC 181 may be retaken to combined max of 10 semesters.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A guide to enjoyment and understanding of European classical music, including listening experiences in the various styles and forms of music through assigned reading, recorded music, videos of performances, and attendance at concerts.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Not accepted as part of a Music major.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A guide to enjoyment and understanding of European classical music, including listening experiences in the various styles and forms of music through assigned reading, recorded music, videos of performances, and attendance at concerts.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Not accepted as part of a Music major.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An activities approach to music fundamentals through singing, playing, listening, note reading and creativity for the general university student.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Not accepted as part of a Music major.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A guide to understanding and enjoying American popular music from 1900 to the present. Students survey all popular genres and focus on chosen style.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Engage music major freshman in active discussion in academic and abstract ways necessary to formal music study.
Prerequisites: Freshman Music Majors only.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic study of sight singing and dictation in diatonic music: solfege, diatonic melodies, primary harmonies, basic rhythms and beat divisions. Aural application of Music 127.
Prerequisites: theory placement exam; Music major; Music 127(C) & Music 001(P) with grade of B or better or equiv.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
The singing and dictation of melodies, progressions, and counterpoint with chromatic alteration, modulation, complex rhythmic patterns, 7th chords and inversions. Aural application of Music 128.
Prerequisites: Music Major; Music 128(C), 123(P) & 127(P) with grade of 'C-' or better or equiv.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic study of the elements and diatonic organization of music through music literature.
Prerequisites: theory placement exam; Music major; Music 123 (C) & Music 1(P) with grade of 'C-' or better or equiv.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Intermediate study of the elements and chromatic organization of music through music literature.
Prerequisites: Music Major; Music 124(C) & 123(P); & 127(P) with grade of 'C-' or better or equiv.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A practical introduction to the piano and musical notation, intended to serve as a sound foundation for further study.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 6 cr.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The varying uses of the piano is continued and expanded through reading, technique, interpretation, and theory as based on materials presented in Music 130.
Prerequisites: Music 130(P); cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 6 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The group study of singing, including posture, breathing, resonance, range and projection through vocal exercises, varied song repertoire and solo singing.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 4 cr.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation for students completing Class Voice Level I including vocal health, posture, breathing, phonation, resonance to include repertoire expansion of jazz, popular, folk and blues.
Prerequisites: Music 140(P), or cons instr; & ability to read notation.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Fundamentals of vocal technique, including audition preparation and understanding of Musical Theater repertoire and style.
Prerequisites: Musical Theatre major and consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Class Voice for Musical Theatre Level I including vocal health, posture, breathing, phonation, resonance to include repertoire expansion of jazz, popular, folk and blues.
Prerequisites: MUSIC 142(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Beginning class instruction on guitar as an accompanying instrument for folk and pop songs. Basic chording, strumming, and finger picking.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 6 cr.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Intermediate instruction on guitar. Finger picking, barre chord, bass runs, melody playing, and reading music.
Prerequisites: Music 150(345)(P); or cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 6 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Students learn pieces ranging from popular to classical repertoire further developing position playing, moveable chord forms, solo arrangements and accompaniment, accommodating students at a variety of levels.
Prerequisites: Music 151(P), or cons instr; & ability to read notation.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 6 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Provides a continuing opportunity for rehearsal and performance for Music Majors playing secondary instrument(s).
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or completion of one of the following: MUSIC 30(P), MUSIC 40(P), MUSIC 42(P), MUSIC 81(P), MUSIC 181(P), MUSIC 182(P), MUSIC 334(P), MUSIC 340(P), MUSIC 342(P), or MUSIC 382(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: MUSIC 81 and MUSIC 181 may be retaken to combined max of 10 sem.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
This class will rehearse, study and perform orchestral works from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or completion of one of the following: MUSIC 30(P), MUSIC 40(P), MUSIC 42(P), MUSIC 81(P), MUSIC 181(P), MUSIC 182(P), MUSIC 334(P), MUSIC 340(P), MUSIC 342(P), or MUSIC 382(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: MUSIC 182 and MUSIC 382 may be retaken to combined max of 10 sem.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An introduction to the development of musical styles in western music from the Renaissance through the end of the 18th century.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing and two semesters of music theory.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The development of western art music from the 19th century to the present and in relation to developments in other art forms.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing, three semesters of music theory, and MUSIC 211(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to digital audio, acoustics, psychoacoustics, electronic music composition, and history. Survey and application of software audio production tools through individual creative projects.
Prerequisites: Music major; previous experience in computers & music; or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced study of the elements and extended chromatic organization of music through music literature.
Prerequisites: Music Major; Music 226(C) & Music 124(P), & 128(P) with grade of 'C-' or better or equiv; successful completion of QL-A; or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Music 124. Advanced work developing sight-singing and melodic, contrapuntal, and harmonic dictation as related to music literature. Aural application of Music 225.
Prerequisites: Music Major; Music 225(C); 124(P) & 128(P) with grade of 'C-' or better or equiv.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Self-study tools and solutions on performing music accurately to advance and develop skills and expand the relative and absolute sense of touch.
Prerequisites: Music major; or cons instr.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Music 489 w/same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Music theory as it relates to the guitar fingerboard, including major/minor and harmonized scales, triads, 7th chords and inversions, and arpeggios.
Prerequisites: Music major;
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Music 280 w/same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Principles of the international phonetic alphabet as they apply to the english language and the singing of assigned vocal repertoire.
Prerequisites: admis to Musical Theatre prog; or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Principles of Basic and Italian lyric diction as taught through the use of the international phonetic alphabet, and the singing of assigned vocal repertoire.
Prerequisites: Music major or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Principles of German and French lyric diction as taught through use of the international phonetic alphabet, and the singing of assigned vocal repertoire.
Prerequisites: MUSIC 245(P) and music major; or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Skill development of sight-reading staff notation for the guitar.
Prerequisites: cons instr, Music major.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Music 280 with same topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
The piano as an accompanying instrument; study of basic principles of accompanying; sight reading and standard repertoire; transposition; laboratory experience.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
A performance and laboratory group for the study of jazz ensemble techniques.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 10 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of the guitar ensemble and solo literature. Performance laboratory.
Prerequisites: music majors or cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to combined max of 8 sem.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Section 1: piano. Section 2: organ. An analysis of applied piano or organ literature, including representative works from all periods.
Prerequisites: jr st & cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Section 1: piano. Section 2: organ. Continuation of Music 275.
Prerequisites: Music 275.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2017, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
An overview of guitar accompaniment and lead styles used in various Latin-American and Caribbean genres.
Prerequisites: cons instr.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Music 489 with same topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2007, Spring 2007, Fall 2006, Spring 2006.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topic will be announced in the Schedule of Classes when offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken for cr when course content is different.
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Studio and special studies designed to provide relevant course work for a study abroad program in music.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor and acceptance for Study Abroad program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to max of 12 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A survey of American folk and popular music from 1750 to the present. Study of european and african music elements and their intersection in american musical forms.
Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A survey of American folk and popular music from 1750 to the present. Study of european and african music elements and their intersection in american musical forms.
Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of musical genres from selected world cultures with an emphasis on musical sound and structure, and performance in cultural context.
Prerequisites: jr st, successful completion of OWC-A (English 102 or equiv); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of musical genres from selected world cultures with an emphasis on musical sound and structure, and performance in cultural context.
Prerequisites: jr st, successful completion of OWC-A (English 102 or equiv); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A general or topical survey of music from the baroque era in which selected composers and their compositions will be studied.
Prerequisites: jr st; Music 211(P), 212(P), 307(P); 4 sem of music theory.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A general or topical survey of music from the baroque era in which selected composers and their compositions will be studied.
Prerequisites: jr st; Music 211(P), 212(P), 307(P); 4 sem of music theory.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A general or topical survey of music from the classical era in which selected composers and their compositions will be studied.
Prerequisites: jr st; Music 211(P), 212(P), 307(P); 4 sem of music theory.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A general or topical survey of music from the classical era in which selected composers and their compositions will be studied.
Prerequisites: jr st; Music 211(P), 212(P), 307(P); 4 sem of music theory.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A general or topical survey of music from the romantic era in which selected composers and their compositions will be studied.
Prerequisites: jr st, Music 211(P), 212(P), 307(P); 4 sem music theory.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A general or topical survey of music from the romantic era in which selected composers and their compositions will be studied.
Prerequisites: jr st, Music 211(P), 212(P), 307(P); 4 sem music theory.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A general or topical survey of music since 1900, in which selected composers and their compositions will be studied.
Prerequisites: jr st; Music 211(P), 212(P), 307(P); 4 sem music theory.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A general or topical survey of music since 1900, in which selected composers and their compositions will be studied.
Prerequisites: jr st; Music 211(P), 212(P), 307(P); 4 sem music theory.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introductory survey of folk, indigenous, popular and art music of the United States.
Prerequisites: jr st or grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introductory survey of folk, indigenous, popular and art music of the United States.
Prerequisites: jr st or grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to species counterpoint and contrapunal techniques in music. Study of and exercises in contrapuntally oriented musical structures: passacaglia, chaconne, chorale prelude, canon, and fugue.
Prerequisites: Music 230(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Techniques of arranging for voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Study of representative scores, demonstrations of suitable arrangements.
Prerequisites: Music 225(P), 226(P), & 220(P) for composition majors, (R) for others; or knowledge of computer music notation as determined by instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to recording studio techniques, electronic synthesis, acoustics, psychoacoustics, and mixing. Individual creative projects in electronic music recording and synthesizer studios.
Prerequisites: junior standing and music major; or consent of instructor; MUSIC 220(R).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to recording studio techniques, electronic synthesis, acoustics, psychoacoustics, and mixing. Individual creative projects in electronic music recording and synthesizer studios.
Prerequisites: junior standing and music major; or consent of instructor; MUSIC 220(R).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to creative coding for computer music, real-time digital signal processing, multimedia, live performance, interactive projects, and computer assisted composition. Individual projects in electronic music studios.
Prerequisites: junior standing, Music major, and MUSIC 327(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Previous experience in computers and music recommended.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to creative coding for computer music, real-time digital signal processing, multimedia, live performance, interactive projects, and computer assisted composition. Individual projects in electronic music studios.
Prerequisites: junior standing, Music major, and MUSIC 327(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Previous experience in computers and music recommended.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Symphony band performs symphonic works for band, performing regularly on campus, statewide tours and national conventions.
Prerequisites: non-Music major; audition; & cons instr.
Course Rules: Music 40 & 340(41) may be retaken to combined max of 10 sem.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Performs music ranging from octet to forty players, stressing the single player per part concept, embracing a commitment to quality wind and percussion music. Presents concerts on campus and national tours.
Prerequisites: non-Music major; audition; & cons instr.
Course Rules: Music 42 & 342 'Wind Ensemble' may be retaken to combined max of 10 sem.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Solutions for accurate sight-reading of style-specific repertoire.
Prerequisites: Music major or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MUSIC 280 with same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A guided analytical and historical survey of the music, composers, performers, cultures, and literature for guitar from the sixteenth to twenty-first centuries.
Prerequisites: jr st; Music 226(P); 248(R), 348(R); cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Highly select treble choir performs music of various styles, cultures, and historical periods. For students with significant choral experience.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or completion of one of the following: MUSIC 44(P), MUSIC 45(P), MUSIC 52(P), MUSIC 56(P), MUSIC 352(P), or MUSIC 395(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: MUSIC 52 and MUSIC 352 may be retaken to combined max of 10 cr. Audition required.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Manual technique and rehearsal techniques for both choral and instrumental groups. Class forms a laboratory ensemble.
Prerequisites: junior standing, music major, MUSIC 225(P), and consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Music 353 with emphasis on conducting techniques: study and analysis of orchestral or wind band scores, with practical application for music education and performance majors.
Prerequisites: Music 353(P) or 253(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced techniques of gesture, score study, style periods and performance practice, rehearsal and vocal techniques.
Prerequisites: Music major and MUSIC 353(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Opportunity for pianists to perform and study the chamber literature (duets, trios, quartets, etc) of the last three centuries.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Open to advanced performers on piano. May not be substituted for the required credits in applied music, band or orchestra except by special permission. May be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Opportunity for woodwind students to perform and study the chamber literature (duets, trios, quartets, etc) of the last three centuries.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Open to advanced performers on woodwind. May not be substituted for the required credits in applied music, band or orchestra except by special permission. May be retaken for credit.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Opportunity for brass students to perform and study the chamber literature (duets, trios, quartets, etc) of the last three centuries.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Open to advanced performers on brass. May not be substituted for the required credits in applied music, band or orchestra except by special permission. May be retaken for credit.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Opportunity for string students to perform and study the chamber literature (duets, trios, quartets, etc) of the last three centuries.
Prerequisites: Music major minor; or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Open to advanced performers on stringed instruments. May not be substituted for the required credits in applied music, band or orchestra except by special permission. May be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Opportunity for students of mixed instrument families to perform and study the chamber literature (duets, trios, quartets, etc) of the last three centuries.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Open to advanced performers of all instruments. May not be substituted for the required credits in applied music, band or orchestra except by special permission. May be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Art songs and vocal literature of Italy, Great Britain, Germany and France through recordings, student performances and lectures. Given alternate years in fall semester.
Prerequisites: 2 yrs collegiate voice study & cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Art songs and vocal literature of the United States, European countries, South America, and Spain through recordings, student performances and lectures. Given alternate years in spring semester. Given alternate years in spring semester.
Prerequisites: 2 yrs collegiate voice study & cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
This class will rehearse, study and perform orchestral works from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Prerequisites: non-Music major; audition; & cons instr.
Course Rules: Music 182 & 382(82) may be retaken to combined max of 10 sem.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Studies in the pedagogy of guitar for class and private studios.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Previously MUS ED 385.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2022, Spring 2019, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
This highly select mixed ensemble performs advanced-level music from various styles, cultures, and historical periods and tours annually. Students chosen by competitive audition.
Prerequisites: non-Music major; sophomore standing or higher; cons instr; audition.
Course Rules: Music 395(57) may be retaken to combined max of 10 sem.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of jazz music's origin, development and styles from early forms to contemporary trends. Emphasis on playing various styles in sequential periods of jazz history.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
A historical overview of choral literature with emphasis on major composers and styles of each period. Repertoire studied is selected from the WSMA Contest list.
Prerequisites: junior standing, music major, MUSIC 225(P), and consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Rotating topics course covering advanced techniques in programming and design for live electro-acoustic music, sound art, multimedia, and instrument building. Individual and group projects utilizing the electronic music studios.
Prerequisites: junior standing, music major, and MUSIC 328(P) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max. Previous experience in computers and music recommended.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Rotating topics course covering advanced techniques in programming and design for live electro-acoustic music, sound art, multimedia, and instrument building. Individual and group projects utilizing the electronic music studios.
Prerequisites: junior standing, music major, and MUSIC 328(P) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max. Previous experience in computers and music recommended.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study and analysis of techniques and styles in contemporary music.
Prerequisites: MUSIC 225(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study and analysis of techniques and styles in contemporary music.
Prerequisites: MUSIC 225(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Techniques for training the singing voice derived from the study of vocal anatomy, various pedagogy texts, and the observation and teaching of voice lessons.
Prerequisites: music major or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Techniques for training the singing voice derived from the study of vocal anatomy, various pedagogy texts, and the observation and teaching of voice lessons.
Prerequisites: music major or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced techniques for vocal teaching; including anatomy, pedagogic observation and advanced study of acoustics explore their relationship to voice pedagogue, laryngologists/speech-language pathologists, and vocal pathology.
Prerequisites: music major and MUSIC 444(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced techniques for vocal teaching; including anatomy, pedagogic observation and advanced study of acoustics explore their relationship to voice pedagogue, laryngologists/speech-language pathologists, and vocal pathology.
Prerequisites: music major and MUSIC 444(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Topics include: technique (instrument hold, shifting, vibrato, spiccato, etc.), historical survey (tartini, baillot, auer, flesch, etc). Information delivery techniques, master teacher profile, recent trends.
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Topics include: technique (instrument hold, shifting, vibrato, spiccato, etc.), historical survey (tartini, baillot, auer, flesch, etc). Information delivery techniques, master teacher profile, recent trends.
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Techniques for training the elementary level piano student, derived from the study of methods and materials, discussion and guest lectures. Given alternate years.
Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2022, Fall 2006, Fall 2005.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Women's roles in musical life; their contributions as performers and composers to various musical styles and repertoires; comparison of their activities with those of men. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to max of 6 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Spring 2005.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Women's roles in musical life; their contributions as performers and composers to various musical styles and repertoires; comparison of their activities with those of men. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to max of 6 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Spring 2005.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of the development of modern musicological methodology and its fields of research including ethnomusicology.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of the development of modern musicological methodology and its fields of research including ethnomusicology.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Vocal and instrumental groups devoted to the study and performance of music from twelfth through the eighteenth century.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Music majors enroll for 1 credit per semester; others for 1 or 2 credits.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Vocal and instrumental groups devoted to the study and performance of music from twelfth through the eighteenth century.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Music majors enroll for 1 credit per semester; others for 1 or 2 credits.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
For music majors with advanced instrumental and vocal competence. Rehearsals and concert series devoted to complex works by contemporary composers.
Prerequisites: music major or minor; or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 4 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
0-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A concentrated study of the literature and techniques for the musical stage.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or consent of instructor & major teacher.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 4 semesters. Students not needing cr should enroll for 0 credit; those needing 1-3 credit(s) should enroll for a specific number of credits. Students who enroll for 0 cr will be assessed a fee for 1 credit.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
0-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A concentrated study of the literature and techniques for the musical stage.
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or consent of instructor & major teacher.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 4 semesters. Students not needing cr should enroll for 0 credit; those needing 1-3 credit(s) should enroll for a specific number of credits. Students who enroll for 0 cr will be assessed a fee for 1 credit.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Provides percussionists with a diverse chamber music experience through performing repertoire of varying instrumentation, styles, and time periods, and developing strong ensemble skills through rehearsal and performance.
Prerequisites: music major or consent instructor.
Course Rules: Repeatable to 8 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Provides percussionists with a diverse chamber music experience through performing repertoire of varying instrumentation, styles, and time periods, and developing strong ensemble skills through rehearsal and performance.
Prerequisites: music major or consent instructor.
Course Rules: Repeatable to 8 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Exploration of the performance tradition of Trinidadian Steel pan music through the cultural, historical, and musical elements of the art form.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Some prior music experience needed.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Exploration of the performance tradition of Trinidadian Steel pan music through the cultural, historical, and musical elements of the art form.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Some prior music experience needed.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topic announced in the Schedule of Classes.
Prerequisites: jr st; additional prereq announced each offering.
Last Taught: Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topic announced in the Schedule of Classes.
Prerequisites: jr st; additional prereq announced each offering.
Last Taught: Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Studio and special studies designed to provide relevant course work for a study abroad program in music.
Prerequisites: junior standing, consent of instructor, and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to max of 12 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Studio and special studies designed to provide relevant course work for a study abroad program in music.
Prerequisites: junior standing, consent of instructor, and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to max of 12 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Opportunities for singers to engage with various musical styles within the genre of Contemporary Commercial Music.
Prerequisites: Music major and concurrently enrolled in applied voice lessons; or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Allows students to perform music from pop, rock, and related genres in an ensemble environment. Students will be assigned to small ensembles (duets, trios, quartets, etc) and perform as soloist, backup, and instrumental accompanist.
Prerequisites: Music major, Music minor, or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Repeatable to 8 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Allows students to perform music from pop, rock, and related genres in an ensemble environment. Students will be assigned to small ensembles (duets, trios, quartets, etc) and perform as soloist, backup, and instrumental accompanist.
Prerequisites: Music major, Music minor, or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Repeatable to 8 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Examination of origins and historical significance of the wind band, including a survey of its instrumentation and literature.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Examination of origins and historical significance of the wind band, including a survey of its instrumentation and literature.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Upper level undergraduate and graduate students to perform and study the chamber literature (duets, trios, quartets, etc.)
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Open to performance majors. May not be substituted for the required credits in applied music, band or orchestra except by special permission. May be retaken to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Upper level undergraduate and graduate students to perform and study the chamber literature (duets, trios, quartets, etc.)
Prerequisites: Music major or minor; or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Open to performance majors. May not be substituted for the required credits in applied music, band or orchestra except by special permission. May be retaken to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Students will be guided through business subjects of the performing industry such as marketing, tax preparation, branding, resume writing, and website construction.
Prerequisites: junior standing and admitted to PSOA performance program (Music, Dance, or Theatre).
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of MUSIC 680 with similiar topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Students will be guided through business subjects of the performing industry such as marketing, tax preparation, branding, resume writing, and website construction.
Prerequisites: junior standing and admitted to PSOA performance program (Music, Dance, or Theatre).
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of MUSIC 680 with similiar topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of the history and development of percussion instruments and repertoire from multiple cultures from the 1500s to present day, along with effective teaching techniques and the development of materials for a professional career.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of the history and development of percussion instruments and repertoire from multiple cultures from the 1500s to present day, along with effective teaching techniques and the development of materials for a professional career.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
0 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent supervised preparation and performance on recital program as determined by performance instructor.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr.
Course Rules: Fee for 1 cr assessed.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
0-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent supervised preparation and performance in recital to fulfill degree requirements.
Prerequisites: sr st & recital hearing before area faculty.
Course Rules: Students in the multiple woodwinds performance major may fulfill the requirement for two senior recitals (1 cr for primary instrument and 2 cr for secondary instrument) by enrolling in two sections of Music 660 during the same sem. Students not needing cr should enroll for 0 cr; those needing 1-2 cr should enroll for a specific number of cr. Students who enroll for 0 cr will be assessed fee for 1 credit. May be retaken to max of 3 cr or two sem.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topic will be announced in Schedule of Classes when offered.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topic will be announced in Schedule of Classes when offered.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Prerequisites: sr st. Not available for grad cr at this time.
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Prerequisites: sr st. Not available for grad cr at this time.
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Open to select advanced students who will work as paraprofessionals under the guidance of a program designed jointly by the student, the music department curriculum committee, and a professional mentor approved by the curriculum committee.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons curric comm.
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Open to select advanced students who will work as paraprofessionals under the guidance of a program designed jointly by the student, the music department curriculum committee, and a professional mentor approved by the curriculum committee.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons curric comm.
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Enroll for a specific number of credits.
Prerequisites: cons dept chair.
Course Rules: May be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
A course for graduate students to include tonal/atonal theory, keyboard harmony, sight singing and ear training. The course may not be taken to fulfill a graduate music degree requirement.
Prerequisites: grad st; recom of theory faculty.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
An intensive study of selected musical styles and representative repertory in the western tradition from the middle ages through the present, with a focus on listening and score study, the comparison of musical styles from different periods, and discussion of important historical trends.
Prerequisites: grad st; recom of music history faculty.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Bibliography and methods for research and paper writing in the field of music.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
An in-depth study of selected musical works, focusing on a close analysis of scores, historical research, and paper writing.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and MUSIC 710 or MUS ED 710(P).
Course Rules: Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered. May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
In-depth investigation of choral repertoire from 1350 to 1750, including a study of major genres, composers, styles, and performance practice.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
In-depth investigation of choral repertoire from 1750 to present day, including a study of major genres, composers, styles, and performance practice.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
A systematic methodology for taking a student through the formative stages of violin and viola playing. Lecture classes, observation or group and individual lessons, supervised teaching in lab setting.
Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr; Music major.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
A systematic methodology for taking a student from the formative stages of violin and viola playing through the technically and musically more advanced levels. Lecture classes, observation of group and individual instruction, supervised teaching in lab setting.
Prerequisites: grad st; music major; Music 718(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Advanced emphasis on the teaching of advanced scales, significant violin etudes and major repertoire. Lecture and demonstration classes, observation of group and individual instruction, supervised teaching in lab setting.
Prerequisites: grad st; Music 719(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Advanced emphasis on the teaching of advanced scales, significant etudes (Kreutzer & Campagnoli), orchestral excerpts as teaching etudes, and selected study of advanced viola repertoire. Lecture and demonstration classes, observation of group and individual lessons, supervised teaching in lab setting.
Prerequisites: grad st; Music 719(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
A systematic methodology for taking a student from the first lessons through the formative stage of cello playing. Lecture classes, observation of group and individual lessons, supervised teaching in lab setting.
Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2021, Fall 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
A systematic methodology for taking a student from the formative stage of cello playing through the technically and musically more advanced level. Specific skills include how to teach vibrato and shifting. Lecture classes, observation of group and individual instruction, supervised teaching in lab setting.
Prerequisites: grad st; Music 722(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Advanced emphasis on the teaching of advanced scales, significant etudes and selected study of major repertoire. Lecture and demonstration classes; observation of group and individual instruction, supervised teaching in a lab setting.
Prerequisites: grad st; Music 723(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
A concert band that performs concerts on and off campus. Designed as a continuing playing experience for students. Music 730 may be retaken to combined max of 6 sem.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr; audition.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Contemporary compositional techniques; their theoretical, aesthetic, and historical relationship. Advanced analysis of scores utilizing these techniques.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Reading at the piano from full score. Procedure and practice in piano reduction are studied and applied. The classical, romantic, and contemporary periods are emphasized.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Advanced study and analysis of conducting techniques. Score reading and interpretation of masterpieces from the standard repertoire.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Previously MUSIC 553G.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
The study of conducting in instrumental works of all periods, with a focus on rehearsal techniques and how conducting technique influences music in a wind band setting.
Prerequisites: graduate standing, MUSIC 733(P), and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Previously MUSIC 554G. Conducting assignments will be specified to meet the background and needs of students.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Performs symphonic works for band, performing regularly on campus, statewide tours and national conventions.
Prerequisites: grad st & cons instr.
Course Rules: For Music majors with advanced playing experience.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Self-study tools and solutions on performing music accurately to advance and develop skills and expand the relative and absolute sense of touch.
Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Music theory as it relates to the guitar fingerboard, including major/minor and harmonized scales, triads, 7th chords and inversions, and arpeggios.
Prerequisites: grad st; or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Current theoretical approaches to a wide range of musical styles.
Prerequisites: grad st; diagnostic test or Music 703 with grade of B or better.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
A guided analytical and historical survey of the music, composers, performers, cultures, and literature for guitar from the sixteenth to twenty-first centuries.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Large choir of students who prefer to sing tenor or bass rehearses and performs music of various styles and historical periods.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Retakeable to 6 cr max. Audition required. Open to all students by audition.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Advanced study of the piano repertoire, including works of all representative periods.
Prerequisites: grad st; Music 276.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2021, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Advanced study of the piano repertoire, including works of all representative periods.
Prerequisites: grad st; Music 751(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Art songs and vocal literature of Italy, Great Britain, Germany and France through recordings, student performances and lectures. Given alternate years in fall semester.
Prerequisites: grad st & cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Art songs and vocal literature of the United States, European countries, South America, and Spain through recordings, student performances and lectures. Given alternate years in spring semester.
Prerequisites: grad st; Music 753(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Comprehensive study of the solo and ensemble literature for string instruments through study, performance, and listening.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Comprehensive study of solo and ensemble literature for string instruments through study, performance, and listening.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Comprehensive study of the solo and ensemble literature for brass and woodwind instruments through study, performance, and listening.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Comprehensive study of the solo and ensemble literature for brass and woodwind instruments through study, performance, and listening.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
For music students with advanced instrumental and vocal competence. Rehearsals and concert series devoted to complex works by contemporary composers.
Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Repeatable to 12 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2017, Fall 2015, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
A comprehensive study of the solo and ensemble repertoire for typmani/percussion through study, performance and listening.
Prerequisites: grad st; Music 279 or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Spring 2000, Fall 1999, Fall 1990.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Comprehensive study of the solo and ensemble literature for guitar through study, performance, and listening.
Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Continuing study of solo and ensemble literature for guitar through study, performance, listening.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and MUSIC 765(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Study of conducting problems in choral works of divergent styles/periods.
Prerequisites: graduate standing in MM choral performance or music education (choral emphasis); undergraduate choral conducting course(s); professional conducting experience; consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Projects assigned to meet specific student need.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Continuing study of conducting problems in choral works of divergent styles/periods. Projects assigned to meet specific student need.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and MUSIC 769(P) or MUSIC 553(P); consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Advanced analysis of architectural, stylistic and gestural concerns in choral works of divergent styles/periods. Projects assigned to meet specific student need. Supervised conducting time with student's own ensemble.
Prerequisites: grad st; Music 770(P) or 554(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Study of conducting problems in instrumental works of all periods. Projects will be assigned to meet the background and needs of students. Practical experience will be gained by conducting university groups.
Prerequisites: grad st & Music 554.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Rehearsal and performance of orchestral music. Intended for non-music majors, music majors playing their secondary instrument, and community members.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
For music majors with advanced playing experience. Rehearsals are devoted to reading orchestral literature of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
Prerequisites: grad st & cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st & cons instr.
Course Rules: For Music majors with advanced playing experience.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
This highly select mixed ensemble performs advanced level music from all periods of choral literature, utilizing instruments when appropriate. Auditions take place during the first week of each new semester.
Prerequisites: grad st; audition & cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to combined max of 6 sem.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Highly select treble choir performs music of various styles, cultures, and historical periods. For students with significant choral experience.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Retakeable to 6 cr max. Audition required.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
The student must apply for scheduling advanced independent work with the graduate committee, if possible during the semester preceding the project.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Student participation and stage performance of chamber music with discussion of critiques by institute faculty and guest artists.
Prerequisites: grad st; admis to ICM, writ cons director of ICM.
Course Rules: May be repeated to max of 4 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Traces evolution of modern instruments and teaching methods, and explores interdisciplinary tools and resources for the string teacher.
Prerequisites: grad st; Music 720(P), 721(P), 724(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Weekly ensemble coaching by ICM faculty and guest artists. Public performance required.
Prerequisites: grad st; admis to ICM; writ cons director of ICM.
Course Rules: May be repeated to a max of 8 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
0 cr. Graduate.
Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirements.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Fee for 1 cr assessed; unit does not count towards credit load for Fin Aid. Repeatable. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Research seminar devoted to the investigation of musical problems. May serve as a basis for developing thesis projects, research papers, and lecture-recitals.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Thesis or thesis equivalent in music history, recital, lecture-recital, public performance, or composition. Approval of subject and assignment to staff member by the graduate committee.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Public recital and lecture demonstration for string pedagogy students. Approval of subject by student's major teacher and the music graduate committee required.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr
Course Rules: Open only to string pedagogy students.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Approval of project and assignment to staff member by graduate committee.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/