Music Academics Courses
A foundational course in music focused on the rudiments of music and tonal theory. Topics include clefs, pitches, rhythm, meter, scales, keys, intervals, and triads. The class is open to non-majors if space permits.
Study of the fundamental elements of music theory, including rhythm, melody, consonance, dissonance, and functional harmony. We explore these through counterpoint exercises in two, three, and four voices. The prerequisite for this course is MUS 100. A placement exam is available. Contact the department for details.
Study of the diatonic principles of the common-practice era, including voice leading in triads and seventh chords, basic harmonic syntax, and contrapuntal embellishment. We explore these through four-part writing, analysis, harmonic dictation, keyboard exercises, and sight singing.
This course surveys the history of Western music. Musical styles and genres from the 1600s through present-day will be covered. This course will not only examine the music of the baroque, classical, and romantic periods, but will also delve into the musical worlds of musical theater, film, jazz, the mainstream, as well as other innovative ideas of the 20th and 21st centuries. In addition, this course will focus on teaching students to become active listeners rather than passive hearers in order to discover the beauty, intricacy, and greatness of music from all styles and eras. Students will have the opportunity to apply learned listening concepts by attending live concert events during the semester. No musical experience or training is necessary for this course.
This course will explore one of the fundamental modes of aesthetic expression, music. Presupposing no formal training on the part of the students, we will explore aural skills and tools for recognition through study of music fundamentals and masterworks of Euro-American art music from the Baroque era (1600s) to the present. At the same time, students will be given an overview of the development of Western art music, and critically think how that development relates to larger issues of culture and society. This course is a combination of both online work for which the students are responsible outside of class time, as well as in-class work during the class meeting times each week. Please pay close attention to the online course deadlines as we move through the semester.
Musical components of songs will be analyzed and compared with songwriting literature; students will sing and perform songs and song concepts on musical instruments.
Songs containing melody, harmony, lyrics, and a title will be composed.
Independent laboratory instruction in oboe reedmaking. Up to four semesters of MUS 161 may be counted toward the degree.
Study of the chromatic principles of the common-practice era, including tonicization and modulation, sequences, advanced figuration, and mixture. We explore these through four-part writing, analysis, harmonic dictation, keyboard exercises, and sight singing.
Study of advanced chromatic principles of the common-practice era, including chromaticized sequences, advanced mixture, chromatic modulation, and equal division of the octave. We explore these through four-part writing, analysis, harmonic dictation, composition exercises, and sight singing.
Basic techniques of musical composition.
Introduction to theoretic principles of jazz and application on the piano, including definition and applications of chords and scales, progressions, chord substitution principles. Offered in the fall semesters of even-numbered years.
Continuation of MUS 228. Focus on modes, synthetic scales, altered extensions, and other extended techniques of the jazz idiom. Offered in the spring semesters of odd-numbered years.
Theoretical and applied study of the tonal and rhythmic elements used in developing improvisational skills in jazz, rock, and pop media. Offered in the fall semesters of odd-numbered years.
Continuation of MUS 230. Designed to develop advanced improvisational skills in the jazz idiom. Offered in the spring semesters of even-numbered years.
Study of teaching principles, methods, and materials; includes microteaching and observation. Offered in alternate spring semesters.
Study of music in non-Western traditions (Africa, India, Japan, Indonesia, etc.).
History of music from the ancient Greeks through the end of the 17th century, with emphasis on critical analysis of musical, historical, and cultural contexts. Offered in the fall semester.
History of music in the 18th and early 19th centuries, with emphasis on critical analysis of musical, historical, and cultural contexts. Offered in the spring semester.
Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet; study and practice of Italian and English diction. Offered in alternate years.
Study and practice of German and French diction. Offered in alternate years.
The purpose of this course is to learn the wealth of folk, popular, and recreational music of the main segments of American culture, as well as develop polished singing and accompanying skills needed for competent performance as a music therapist. Students will also be introduced to other music therapy interventions.
Learn to develop specific therapeutic experiences (singing, movement, rhythm, relaxation, lyric analysis, lyric rewrite, etc.) for each age group (infancy through older adults) as well as for specific populations. By the end of the semester students will have acquired the skills necessary for MUS 382.
The purpose of this course is to offer the music therapy student experience in facilitating music therapy sessions at a local agency which serves a specific population and to observe other populations in music therapy sessions. Across the two semesters students will develop group leadership skills in singing and accompanying with guitar, build a repertoire of appropriate songs for this population, and practice appropriate interaction skills with those served, their families, the staff, classmates, and the professor.
An introduction to current trends in music theory with an emphasis on close reading and analytical writing.
Practical study, through analysis and composition, of vocal polyphony as developed in the 16th century.
The 18-century style of counterpoint as developed by J.S. Bach.
Complete survey of the forms of composition, beginning with phrase and period and covering large forms such as rondo, sonata, concerto, and fugue. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course.
Pro Tools essential is an introductory course guiding the student through the art of digital audio recording. Founded in the industry-standard Pro Tools, the students will be guided through the process of recording in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Focus will be on the basic applications of processes in digital recording that are applicable to all DAW in the industry.
Basic jazz arranging techniques for small ensembles. Offered in the fall semester.
Continuation of MUS 310 (Arranging). Emphasis on writing for the big band and mixed media instrumentation, focusing on extended arranging techniques. Offered in the spring semester.
Practical consideration of all aspects of concert production and administration for musicians and music business people.
Projects in musical composition.
Projects in musical composition.
History of music in the 19th and 20th centuries, with emphasis on critical analysis of musical, historical, and cultural contexts. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course. Offered in the fall semester.
A survey of instrumental strengths, abilities, and weaknesses. Basic instrumentation and writing for all ensembles and orchestra. This course encourages work that overlaps with other programs of study, such as composition, performance, audio engineering, and music production.
Through course readings, lectures, guest presentations, and hands-on experience students will learn the roles and operations of arts and music venues. This class is a combination of practical work and classroom lectures. The class will be held at several local venues, the primary one being the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Other venues include Tuscaloosa River Market, Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum, Bama Theatre and UA venues.
Thorough study of topics not included in the curriculum. Offered according to demand.
A survey of instrumental strengths, abilities, and weaknesses. Special emphasis on the art and science of writing for larger ensembles. This course encourages work that overlaps with other programs of study; particularly composition, performance, audio engineering, and music production.
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This course will introduce you to a variety of theories and practices of musical experimentalism in a global context. We will begin be defining what experimental music is - what is the impulse that drives some artists to push outside the realms of their traditions, or even outside what is normally called music? Rather than limiting our view to experimentalism in Western art music, as has largely been the case in surveys of this subject, we will also listen to and study experiments in jazz, rock, hip hip, reggae and other global musics to put the experimentalist aesthetic in a broad historical and cultural context. In addition to critical reading, discussion and listening we will perform experimental music compositions to encourage a "hands-on" engagement with the subject. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course.
Survey of accompanying techniques and of the standard repertoire in the vocal, string, and wind areas. Experience is gained through assigned projects and/or assigned studio accompanying. Offered in the spring semester of even-numbered years.
Exploration of the basics of the art of sound recording. Emphasis on the mixing console, microphone placement, effects, recording basic tracks, and mixdown.
This course is a continuation of MUS 340, Introduction to Recording Techniques. Focus will be placed on recording techniques with an emphasis on the mix down process. Students will work in a hands-on environment to apply techniques discussed in class, including but not limited to: extended recording techniques; use of plugins and outboard gear; mastering; etc.
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Introduction to the basic techniques of conducting with emphasis on the understanding and control of music materials. Offered in the fall semester.
A study of the art of scoring music for films. Emphasis will be placed on the short jingle and the technical aspects of film scoring. Offered in the fall semester.
Continuation of MUS 401. Emphasis will be placed on writing the extended film score by analysis of psychological impact, orchestrational techniques, etc. Offered in the spring semester.
The analysis and writing of fugue, variation, ground-bass, and canon.
Continued development of arranging and orchestrating techniques in both jazz and commercial settings, with an emphasis on the studio orchestra, MIDI instrumentation, and vocal groups.
Applied survey of figured bass, choral open-score reading, transposition, and harmonization. Offered in the fall semesters of odd-numbered years.
Marketing the Arts will provide students with a general overview of communications including public relations, advertising, marketing and new media. Through readings, discussions, quizzes, an examination and a final group presentation students will develop an understanding of marketing practices involved in promoting an arts organization. Emphasis will be on not-for-profit organizations, community theatres and symphony orchestras.
A survey of seminal works featuring electronic elements. Mastering the principles of recording, editing, signal processing, mixing, mastering, MIDI, sampling, and sound design. This course encourages work that overlaps with other programs of study; particularly composition, performance, audio engineering, and music production.
A continued survey of seminal works featuring electronic elements. Instruction in the design and utilization of sound-generating computer programs for digital synthesis, MIDI, and advanced techniques associated with recording and producing audio. This course encourages work that overlaps with other programs of study; particularly, composition, performance, and audio engineering degrees.
Advanced course in music theory; topics may vary according to instructor.
Advanced course in music composition; topics may vary according to instructor.
Study of pitch structure in tonal compositions as revealed by Heinrich Schenker and his followers.
Survey of a variety of technical approaches to composition in the 20th century and such organizing techniques as harmony, voice leading, textural design, form, and orchestration.
Thorough study of topics not included in the curriculum. Offered according to demand.
Applied recording is an individualized study of the art of recording, mixing, mastering, and production of an entire recording project. Based upon needs of the majors as determined by the professor and student, an individualized program of study for the semester will be designed to assist the student and guide them through topics needed for a comprehensive education in recording/mixing engineering.
Advanced Piano Pedagogy focused on the teaching of the intermediate and advanced pre-college piano student. Topics covered will include learning styles; methods of teaching advanced rhythm and reading; creating a healthy technical approach for advanced repertoire; intermediate and advanced pedagogical solo material; teaching stylistic interpretation and musicianship; and issues of motivation in advancing students.
Introduction to the concepts, methods, and materials essential to effective teaching of the singing voice. Offered in alternate years.
The scope, organization, and administration of choral programs in public schools. Includes analysis of teaching techniques and materials appropriate to specific levels of development. Offered in the fall semester.
Problems encountered in the development of instrumental programs in public schools; analysis of beginning method books for heterogeneous and homogeneous groups; and development of a course of study to guide the new teacher. Offered in the fall semester.
History of the development of jazz to the present, from its African roots to its American florescence. Particular attention is paid to early styles and forms.
Survey of the important solo repertoire from Bach through Schubert. Examination of the development of keyboard technique from the time of the harpsichord through the time of the early piano. Offered in the fall semesters of even-numbered years.
Survey of the important solo repertoire from the early Romantic era through the present. Examination of the development of piano technique from Chopin and Liszt through Cage and Crumb. Offered in the spring semesters of odd-numbered years.
Study of the standard repertoire for bowed instruments, from the Baroque period to the present.
Survey of the performance criteria and historical significance of the solo song literature of the United States, the British Isles, Germany, Austria, France, and Italy. Performance and class participation are required. Offered in alternate years.
Survey of a variety of technical approaches to composition in the 20th century and such organizing techniques as harmony, voice leading, textural design, form, and orchestration. Offered in the fall semesters.
Study of mental health diagnoses as well as various therapeutic techniques and systems in music therapy using a hypothetical mode of inquiry. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course.
The purpose of this course is to provide music therapy students supervised experience in facilitating music therapy sessions at local facilities throughout the community. This encompasses assessment, program planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of music therapy services.
The purpose of this exam is to prepare students for success in the music therapy workforce via the CBMT Self-Assessment Examination and a comprehensive written exam covering material from all music therapy coursework.
Music therapy internship through a university affiliation or national roster site. Student must accumulate 1200 clinical training hours, in which 900 hours or more take place during the internship.
Theories and techniques of securing funds for nonprofit organizations, including donor cultivation and grant preparation.
Continuation of MUS 351 with emphasis on the problem of the choral ensemble. A study of rehearsal technique, vocal problems, diction, score analysis, style, and choral literature. Offered in the spring semester.
Continuation of MUS 351 with emphasis on the problem of the wind ensemble. A study of baton technique, score reading, rehearsal procedure, and band literature. Offered in the spring semester.
A minimum of one semester of internship with the following recommended host organizations: (1) a performing arts organization, (2) a community, state, or regional arts council, (3) a performing arts venue, (4) a musical festival or (5) a reputable recording studio. The internship must have the approval of and will be under the supervision of the Music Administration Coordinator.
Required of all BA students in music (excepting music administration): Capstone experience consisting of a substantial paper or project on a topic approved by the faculty advisor and completed in consultation with the advisor and examined by a faculty mentor, or a supervised practicum arranged through the advisor.
Independent study of music at the undergraduate level.
Applied Music Courses
Music Convocation.
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The Tuscaloosa-UA Community Chorus is an auditioned choral ensemble that unites members of the University of Alabama School of Music and the greater Tuscaloosa community. This SATB choral ensemble celebrates and embraces the diversity of humanity through music in the form of solo choral performances and collaborative choral-orchestral performances. Members of this ensemble will engage with a wide variety of choral repertoire styles, composers, and historical eras representative of the diverse world in which our community exists.
Using principles of constructivist learning, students will collaborate in small groups to create original music, arrangements of existing music, and performances in desired and blended music genres. Collaborations will also involve preparing, promoting, and producing music in live and videographic formats. All instruments, voice types, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and genre preferences are welcome.
Applied performance ensemble for trumpet students at the undergraduate level.
Studio ensemble is a lab ensemble. The group will rehearse and perform in the Bryant Jordan Recording Studio. The format will be a recording session. Each rehearsal will have a new piece that the students must learn and record within the constraints of a standard time-sensitive recording session, a la film score, jingle, CD backing musician, etc.
This is the first course in a four-semester sequence of courses (MUA 121, 122, 123, 124) designed to develop the keyboard skills which are essential for all musicians. Most degree programs offered by the School of Music require competency in keyboard skills. The topics covered in Class Piano are designed to equip one to use the piano as a resource in all manners of music-life. Topics can include (but are not limited to) the following: sight-reading, learning repertoire, scales and arpeggios, transposition, harmonization, composition, improvisation, fundamentals of various styles (classical, jazz, blues, mainstream), advanced chord use, song creation, chord chart and lead sheet reading, accompaniment, playing by ear, open-score reading, etc. Class Piano is designed for music majors. Non-music majors with prior music knowledge and experience may enroll in the course with instructor permission as seats are available.
This is the second course in a four-semester sequence of courses (MUA 121, 122, 123, 124) designed to develop the keyboard skills which are essential for all musicians. Most degree programs offered by the School of Music require competency in keyboard skills. The topics covered in Class Piano are designed to equip one to use the piano as a resource in all manners of music-life. Topics can include (but are not limited to) the following: sight-reading, learning repertoire, scales and arpeggios, transposition, harmonization, composition, improvisation, fundamentals of various styles (classical, jazz, blues, mainstream), advanced chord use, song creation, chord chart and lead sheet reading, accompaniment, playing by ear, open-score reading, etc. Class Piano is designed for music majors. Non-music majors with prior music knowledge and experience may enroll in the course with instructor permission as seats are available.
This is the third course in a four-semester sequence of courses (MUA 121, 122, 123, 124) designed to develop the keyboard skills which are essential for all musicians. Most degree programs offered by the School of Music require competency in keyboard skills. The topics covered in Class Piano are designed to equip one to use the piano as a resource in all manners of music-life. Topics can include (but are not limited to) the following: sight-reading, learning repertoire, scales and arpeggios, transposition, harmonization, composition, improvisation, fundamentals of various styles (classical, jazz, blues, mainstream), advanced chord use, song creation, chord chart and lead sheet reading, accompaniment, playing by ear, open-score reading, etc. Class Piano is designed for music majors. Non-music majors with prior music knowledge and experience may enroll in the course with instructor permission as seats are available.
This is the fourth course in a four-semester sequence of courses (MUA 121, 122, 123, 124) designed to develop the keyboard skills which are essential for all musicians. Most degree programs offered by the School of Music require competency in keyboard skills. The topics covered in Class Piano are designed to equip one to use the piano as a resource in all manners of music-life. Topics can include (but are not limited to) the following: sight-reading, learning repertoire, scales and arpeggios, transposition, harmonization, composition, improvisation, fundamentals of various styles (classical, jazz, blues, mainstream), advanced chord use, song creation, chord chart and lead sheet reading, accompaniment, playing by ear, open-score reading, etc. Class Piano is designed for music majors. Non-music majors with prior music knowledge and experience may enroll in the course with instructor permission as seats are available.
Applied ensemble for horn students at the undergraduate level.
Applied ensemble for tuba and euphonium students at the undergraduate level.
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Double bass study for non-majors.
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Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied ensemble for brass musicians. Permission of instructor is required.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied ensemble for trombone students at the freshmen level.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
The Alabama Chamber Choir is a mixed choral ensemble primarily conducted by advanced University of Alabama undergraduate choral music education students. Chamber Choir will afford all choristers the opportunity to peruse a broad spectrum of choral ensemble music, most of which will be suitable for programming in a traditional public school choral music setting. While experiencing breadth of repertoire will be a key philosophical component of Chamber Choir, high quality choral performance will drive the methodology. In that regard, student directors, through collaboration with the instructor, will prepare and conduct one selection in an authentic performance setting.
Applied ensemble for flute students at the undergraduate level.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
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Applied jazz bass lessons for music majors only.
Voice study at the freshman and sophomore levels for music majors.
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Double bass study at the undergraduate level for music majors.
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This course is an extension of Marching Band activities in the Fall semesters for the Spring semesters.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
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The Tuscaloosa-UA Community Chorus is an auditioned choral ensemble that unites members of the University of Alabama School of Music and the greater Tuscaloosa community. This SATB choral ensemble celebrates and embraces the diversity of humanity through music in the form of solo choral performances and collaborative choral-orchestral performances. Members of this ensemble will engage with a wide variety of choral repertoire styles, composers, and historical eras representative of the diverse world in which our community exists.
Using principles of constructivist learning, students will collaborate in small groups to create original music, arrangements of existing music, and performances in desired and blended music genres. Collaborations will also involve preparing, promoting, and producing music in live and videographic formats. All instruments, voice types, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and genre preferences are welcome.
Applied performance ensemble for trumpet students at the undergraduate level.
Studio ensemble is a lab ensemble. The group will rehearse and perform in the Bryant Jordan Recording Studio. The format will be a recording session. Each rehearsal will have a new piece that the students must learn and record within the constraints of a standard time-sensitive recording session, a la film score, jingle, CD backing musician, etc.
Basics guitar techniques, especially accompanying self and ensembles with a variety of strumming and picking patterns relevant to music therapy clinical practice.
Applied ensemble for horn students at the undergraduate level.
Applied ensemble for tuba and euphonium students at the undergraduate level.
Applied guitar lessons as a secondary instrument for music majors only.
Applied jazz bass lessons as a secondary instrument for music majors only.
Applied lessons for music students majoring in another discipline.
Applied lessons for music students majoring in another discipline.
Applied lessons for music students majoring in another discipline.
Applied lessons for music students majoring in another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Applied Lessons for music majors of another discipline.
Sophomore level ensemble.
Applied ensemble for brass musicians. Permission of instructor is required.
Sophomore level ensemble.
Sophomore level ensemble.
Sophomore level ensemble.
Applied ensemble for trombone students at the sophomore level.
Sophomore level ensemble.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied ensemble focusing on music of the 20 and 21st centuries.
Sophomore level ensemble.
Sophomore level ensemble.
Sophomore level ensemble.
Sophomore level ensemble.
Sophomore level ensemble.
The Alabama Chamber Choir is a mixed choral ensemble primarily conducted by advanced University of Alabama undergraduate choral music education students. Chamber Choir will afford all choristers the opportunity to peruse a broad spectrum of choral ensemble music, most of which will be suitable for programming in a traditional public school choral music setting. While experiencing breadth of repertoire will be a key philosophical component of Chamber Choir, high quality choral performance will drive the methodology. In that regard, student directors, through collaboration with the instructor, will prepare and conduct one selection in an authentic performance setting.
Applied ensemble for flute students at the undergraduate level.
Applied ensemble at the sophomore level for keyboard majors.
Sophomore level ensemble.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Sophomore level small ensemble.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Double bass study at the undergraduate level for music majors.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied lessons for music majors at the sophomore level.
Applied study at the sophomore level for music majors.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
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The Tuscaloosa-UA Community Chorus is an auditioned choral ensemble that unites members of the University of Alabama School of Music and the greater Tuscaloosa community. This SATB choral ensemble celebrates and embraces the diversity of humanity through music in the form of solo choral performances and collaborative choral-orchestral performances. Members of this ensemble will engage with a wide variety of choral repertoire styles, composers, and historical eras representative of the diverse world in which our community exists.
Using principles of constructivist learning, students will collaborate in small groups to create original music, arrangements of existing music, and performances in desired and blended music genres. Collaborations will also involve preparing, promoting, and producing music in live and videographic formats. All instruments, voice types, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and genre preferences are welcome.
Applied performance ensemble for trumpet students at the undergraduate level.
Studio ensemble is a lab ensemble. The group will rehearse and perform in the Bryant Jordan Recording Studio. The format will be a recording session. Each rehearsal will have a new piece that the students must learn and record within the constraints of a standard time-sensitive recording session, a la film score, jingle, CD backing musician, etc.
Applied ensemble for horn students at the undergraduate level.
Applied ensemble for tuba and euphonium students at the undergraduate level.
Applied ensemble at the junior level.
Applied ensemble for brass musicians. Permission of instructor is required.
Applied Ensemble at the junior level.
Marching Band at the junior level.
Applied Ensemble at the junior level.
Applied ensemble for trombone students at the junior level.
Applied Ensemble at the junior level.
Applied ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied Ensemble at the junior level.
Applied ensemble at the junior level.
Applied ensemble at the junior level.
Applied ensemble at the junior level.
Applied Ensemble at the junior level.
Applied Ensemble at the junior level.
The Alabama Chamber Choir is a mixed choral ensemble primarily conducted by advanced University of Alabama undergraduate choral music education students. Chamber Choir will afford all choristers the opportunity to peruse a broad spectrum of choral ensemble music, most of which will be suitable for programming in a traditional public school choral music setting. While experiencing breadth of repertoire will be a key philosophical component of Chamber Choir, high quality choral performance will drive the methodology. In that regard, student directors, through collaboration with the instructor, will prepare and conduct one selection in an authentic performance setting.
Applied ensemble for flute students at the undergraduate level.
Applied ensemble at the junior level.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied ensemble in a small chamber group.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the harp.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the piano.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the organ.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to Jazz Bass.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the voice.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the violin.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the viola.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the cello.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the double bass.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the flute.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the oboe.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the bassoon.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the clarinet.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the saxophone.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the trumpet.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the French horn.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the trombone.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the euphonium.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the tuba.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to percussion.
Advanced study of performance techniques and literature directly related to the piano.
This course serves as an extension of Marching Band Activities from the fall semester, into the Spring semester for upper class men.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
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The Tuscaloosa-UA Community Chorus is an auditioned choral ensemble that unites members of the University of Alabama School of Music and the greater Tuscaloosa community. This SATB choral ensemble celebrates and embraces the diversity of humanity through music in the form of solo choral performances and collaborative choral-orchestral performances. Members of this ensemble will engage with a wide variety of choral repertoire styles, composers, and historical eras representative of the diverse world in which our community exists.
Using principles of constructivist learning, students will collaborate in small groups to create original music, arrangements of existing music, and performances in desired and blended music genres. Collaborations will also involve preparing, promoting, and producing music in live and videographic formats. All instruments, voice types, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and genre preferences are welcome.
Applied performance ensemble for trumpet students at the undergraduate level.
Studio ensemble is a lab ensemble. The group will rehearse and perform in the Bryant Jordan Recording Studio. The format will be a recording session. Each rehearsal will have a new piece that the students must learn and record within the constraints of a standard time-sensitive recording session, a la film score, jingle, CD backing musician, etc.
Applied ensemble for horn students at the undergraduate level.
Applied ensemble for tuba and euphonium students at the undergraduate level.
Senior level ensemble.
Applied ensemble for brass musicians. Permission of instructor is required.
Senior level ensemble.
Senior level ensemble.
Senior level ensemble.
Applied ensemble for trombone students at the Senior level.
Senior level ensemble.
Applied ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Applied ensemble at the senior level focusing on music of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Senior level ensemble.
Senior level ensemble.
Senior level ensemble.
Senior level ensemble.
Senior level ensemble.
The Alabama Chamber Choir is a mixed choral ensemble primarily conducted by advanced University of Alabama undergraduate choral music education students. Chamber Choir will afford all choristers the opportunity to peruse a broad spectrum of choral ensemble music, most of which will be suitable for programming in a traditional public school choral music setting. While experiencing breadth of repertoire will be a key philosophical component of Chamber Choir, high quality choral performance will drive the methodology. In that regard, student directors, through collaboration with the instructor, will prepare and conduct one selection in an authentic performance setting.
Applied ensemble for flute students at the undergraduate level.
Senior level ensemble.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
Senior level small ensemble.
Senior level applied double bass study for music majors.
Senior level applied french horn study for music majors.
Applied Ensemble at the undergraduate level.
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