Music courses

The following music courses are offered by Waterloo's Department of Music at Conrad Grebel University College. See the Undergraduate Studies Academic Calendar for course descriptions. See Waterloo's Schedule of Classes for exactly which terms these courses are being offered and for meetings days/times.

* Winter 2013 topic: African Music and Peace
Description: TBA

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Music ensemble courses

The University of Waterloo's Music department invites all students, faculty, staff, and community members to join any of the five musical ensembles that it sponsors and organizes. Waterloo students can participate in ensembles for credit or as an extracurricular activity. The Music department offers the following five ensembles: University Choir, Chapel Choir, University of Waterloo Chamber Choir, Vocal Techniques, University of Waterloo Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, and University of Waterloo Stage Band. The sequence for enrolling in music ensemble courses for credit, regardless of the particular ensemble, is as follows for all students:

1. MUSIC 116 (first term)
2. MUSIC 117 (second term)
3. MUSIC 216 (third term)
4. MUSIC 217 (fourth term)
5. MUSIC 316 (fifth term)
6. MUSIC 317 (sixth term)

For students enrolled in the ensemble for credit, they will be evaluated by the ensemble director on a pass/fail basis. Regular attendance at rehearsals is required and attendance at dress rehearsals and performances is mandatory. For musical reasons, admission to any particular ensemble is at the discretion of the director. See ensembles for more information on audition requirements, audition dates, and other ensemble-specific information.

Music Studio courses

Music Studio refers to individual instruction on an instrument or voice.  Individualized instruction is offered in the following (but not limited to) applied music areas:

The sequence for enrolling in Music Studio courses, regardless of the particular instrument (or voice), is as follows for all students:

1. MUSIC 226 (first term)
2. MUSIC 227 (second term)
3. MUSIC 326 (third term)
4. MUSIC 327 (fourth term)
5. MUSIC 426 (fifth term)
6. MUSIC 427 (sixth term) or MUSIC 428 (sixth term with graduation recital)

In order to enroll in Music Studio, students must be at a level equivalent to Royal Conservatory Grade 8 and have successfully auditioned with the Music faculty. See Music Studio for audition and other information. An additional studio fee per term will apply. Participation in at least one ensemble during studio term is required. 

Music travel course - MUSIC 355

Descripti​on

MUSIC 355 is a spring term seminar, approximately three weeks long in the month of May, that is taught on location. The seminar includes lectures, attendance at musical performances, and tours of places of cultural importance. Past and possible future locations include Vienna, London, New York, and South Africa. 

Prerequisite: MUSIC 100 or consent of instructor.  

Schedu​le

• Music and Culture in London
• Music and Culture in Durban, South Africa (2012)

Cos​t

The cost of this trip varies, depending on the location and other factors.  The cost for the trip to London (2009) was $3,100, including tuition, airfare, housing, transportation, admission to events, and breakfast. A "Music and Culture Award" is available for students enrolled in this course, who have demonstrated involvement in the music department. The Chair of the Music department will announce when letters of interest are being accepted for this award.

More infor​mation

For more information on Music travel courses, contact the respective faculty member below:

• Professor Kenneth Hull
• Professor Carol Ann Weaver