Music

Subject abbreviation: MUS College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Leonora Saavedra, Ph.D. Chair Department Office, ARTS 140

• (951) 827-4351; music.ucr.edu

Professors Byron Adams, D.M.A. Paulo C. Chagas, Ph.D. Walter Aaron Clark, Ph.D. Deborah A. Wong, Ph.D. Professors Emeriti Frederick K. Gable, Ph.D. Anthony F. Ginter, Ph.D. Associate Professors Rogerio Budasz, Ph.D. Timothy Labor, Ph.D. Media and Cultural Studies René T.A. Lysloff, Ph.D. Jonathan Ritter, Ph.D. Leonora Saavedra, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Xochitl Chavez, Ph.D. Ian Dicke, Ph.D. Elizabeth Przybylski,Ph.D. ** Lecturers Samuel Andress, D.M.A. Concert Band Gary Barnett, Ph.D. Edward Bruner, D.M.A. Choral Society Ruth Charloff, D.M.A. Orchestra and Chamber Singers Justin DeHart, D.M.A. Percussion Ensemble Tagumpay de Leon, M.S. Rondalla Ensemble Abhiman Kaushal, Music of North India Shuichi Thomas Kurai, B.S., Taiko Ensemble Frances Moore, Chamber Music John Avalos Rios, M.A., Dance of Mexico Joshua Welchez, M.M., Jazz Ensemble Ian Whitelaw, Music of Scotland; Bagpipe Ensemble Vocal and Instrumental Instruction Kimberly K. Amin, M.M. Piano Cory Barger, M.M., Bassoon Ralph Cato, D.M.A. Voice Lisa Cherry, M.M., French Horn David W. Christensen, M.M. Organ and Carillon Justin Dehart, Ph.D. Percussion Robert D. Dominguez, Percussion Eileen Holt, M.M. Flute Frances C. Moore, M.A. Violin and Viola Patrick L. Read, M.A. Classical Guitar Manon Robertshaw, M.M. Cello Michael Sawzin, M.M., Saxophone Robert L. Scarano, B.A. Jazz Guitar Leslie Schroerlucke, M.M. Clarinet Richard Shaw, M.M., Bass Scott Sutherland, M.M., Tuba Camilia Voin, B.M. Voice Joshua Welchez, M.M. Trumpet Ian Whitelaw, Bagpipe Subject abbreviation: MEIS College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Muhamad Ali (Religious Studies) Director (951)827-5111; muhamad.ali@ucr.edu

Committee in Charge Muhamad Ali, Director (Religious Studies) Reza Aslan (Creative Writing) Sherine Hafez (Gender and Sexuality Studies) Erith Jaffe-Berg (Theatre, Film and Digital Production) Ruhi Khan (Media and Cultural Studies) Laila Lalami (Creative Writing) Benjamin Liu (Hispanic Studies) Susan Ossman (Anthropology) Jeff Sacks (Comparative Literature) Milagros Peña Ph.D. Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, ex officio Fariba Zarinebaf, (History)

Designated Emphasis Requirements

The DE in Middle East and Islamic Studies offers two tracks, one with a requirement for proficiency in a relevant language (Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Hebrew, Urdu or another language, with the approval of the chair of the DE), and/or a placement test and a second track without a language requirement.

Students may double count two courses with MEIS content between the DE and the Ph.D.

Track One Twelve (12) units plus language proficiency (4-6 quarters) Three (3) courses (12 units) selected from the list below, at least one of which must be outside of the student’s Ph.D. department, plus the completion of four (4-6) quarters of language study, as described above.

Track Two Sixteen (16) units

Three (4) courses (16 units) selected from the list below, at least one of which must be outside of the student’s Ph.D. department.

In both tracks, the student is required to take a 2 quarter graduate seminar with the prior approval of faculty member in the relevant discipline. It is understood that the second quarter would be devoted to substantial research and writing.

Applicable Courses

Current Graduate Seminars

CWPA 256, CWPA 257, HIST 277, HIST 278, RLST 200, RLST 249, RLST 250, RLST 252 375 / Programs and Courses This examination should be passed by the junior year. Consult the department for examination requirements.

All students intending to enroll in MUS 030A must take a music theory diagnostic examination, which is given at the beginning of instruction.

MUS 031A, MUS 031B, and MUS 031C are taken until proficiency for admission to MUS 131A is achieved. The completion of MUS 131A, MUS 131B, and MUS 131C is required for graduation.

All students normally participate in a major ensemble each quarter. Admission to any ensemble course is by consent of instructor. All students intending to participate in an ensemble course must audition during registration.

Fees An additional course fee will be charged at the time of registration for MUS 080 (E-Z), MUS 081 (E-Z), MUS 180 (E-Z), and MUS 181 (E-Z). A limited number of scholarships will be made available.

Music and Culture Major

All majors must enroll in at least one music ensemble each quarter. However, students may enroll in DNCE 067A through DNCE 075B instead of, or in addition to, any of the music ensemble courses.

In addition, the major requirements for the B.A. degree in Music and Culture are as follows:

• 1. Lower-division requirements (17–19 units)

• a) MUS 030A, MUS 030B, MUS 030C

• b) MUS 031A, MUS 031B, MUS 031C

• c) ANTH 001, SOC 001, DNCE 005, or

DNCE 007

• 2. Upper-division requirements (59 units)

• a) Music courses (39–49 units)

• (1) Western Music History: MUS 112A,

MUS 112B, MUS 112C, MUS 114, MUS 116, MUS 117, MUS 136, MUS 191 (E-Z)

• (2) Ethnomusicology: MUS 121, MUS 124/

AST 124, MUS 125, MUS 126/ANTH 177/WMST 126, MUS 127/ANTH 176/ AST 127/ DNCE 127/ETST 172, MUS 128/ ANTH 128/AST 128/DNCE 128/ THEA 176, MUS 129/ETST 118, MUS 140/HISA 139

• (3) Individual Study: MUS 190, MUS 194,

MUS 195, MUS 199H

• b) Other upper-division courses (12–24

units)

• (1) Dance History (4–8 units): DNCE 130/

ANTH 130, DNCE 141, DNCE 142, DNCE 171 (E-Z), DNCE 172 (E-Z), DNCE 173 (E-Z)

• (2) Anthropology or Sociology (4–8 units)

• (3) English or Media and Cultural Studies

(4–8 units)

• (4) Other courses in the Social Sciences,

Humanities, or Arts could count

• 3. Upper-division track requirements: choose

from one of the following tracks

• a) Music – General (24 units)

24 units from the following: MUS 113, MUS 114, MUS 115, MUS 116, MUS 117, MUS 118, MUS 119, MUS 120, MUS 121, MUS 122, MUS 123, MUS 124, MUS 125, MUS 126, MUS 127, MUS 128, MUS 133, MUS 134, MUS 135, MUS 136, MUS 137, MUS 139, MUS 140, MUS 145A, MUS 145B, MUS 146, MUS 150A, MUS 150B, MUS 150C, MUS 150D, MUS 151, MUS 152, MUS 153, MUS 154 (E-Z), MUS 155 (E-Z), MUS 180 (E-Z), MUS 181 (E-Z), MUS 187, MUS 191 (E-Z) (no more than 6 units)

• b) Music – Composition (24 units)

• (1) 12 units from the following:

MUS 133, MUS 134, MUS 135, MUS 136, MUS 137, MUS 139, MUS 145A, MUS 145B, MUS 147

• (2) 12 units from the following:

MUS 113, MUS 114, MUS 115, MUS 116, MUS 117, MUS 118, MUS 119, MUS 120, MUS 121, MUS 122, MUS 123, MUS 124, MUS 125, MUS 126, MUS 127, MUS 128, MUS 140, MUS 146, MUS 150A, MUS 150B, MUS 150C, MUS 150D, MUS 151, MUS 152, MUS 153, MUS 154 (E-Z), MUS 155 (E-Z), MUS 180 (E-Z), MUS 181 (E-Z), MUS 187, MUS 191 (E-Z) (no more than 6 units)

• c) Music – Performance (25-26 units)

• (1) 12 units from the following:

MUS 180 (E-Z), MUS 181 (E-Z)

• (2) 12 units from the following:

MUS 113, MUS 114, MUS 115, MUS 116, MUS 117, MUS 118, MUS 119, MUS 120, MUS 121, MUS 122, MUS 123, MUS 124, MUS 125, MUS 126, MUS 127, MUS 128, MUS 133, MUS 134, MUS 135, MUS 136, MUS 137, MUS 139, MUS 140, MUS 145A, MUS 145B, MUS 146, MUS 150A, MUS 150B, MUS 150C, MUS 150D, MUS 151, MUS 152, MUS 153, MUS 154 (E-Z), MUS 155 (E-Z), MUS 187, MUS 191 (E-Z).

• (3) MUS 167 (1 or 2 units)

Note Students seeking a teaching credential are advised to take MUS 133, MUS 150A, MUS 150B, MUS 150C, MUS 150D, MUS 151, and MUS 152. Consult the Graduate School of Education for credential requirements.

Examinations and Auditions The ability to play simple piano music is required of all majors. Students lacking keyboard proficiency when the major is declared must enroll in MUS 080P to prepare them for the proficiency examination. The Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Arts in music within the context of a liberal- arts curriculum. Students acquire practical knowledge of music performance and composition through individual study as well as participation in one or more of the department’s several ensembles. Development of the student’s vocal and/or instrumental technique is enhanced by the study of musicianship, theory, and history, which impart a deeper understanding of the structure of music and the cultural forces that shape it. The Major offers three curricular tracks, among which students may choose a concentration:

• 1. Music - General
• 2. Music - Composition
• 3. Music - Performance

The Music and Culture major offers a predominantly scholarly and critical approach to music as culture from the perspective of research, criticism, and interpretation, with an emphasis on historical and ethnographic approaches. It is oriented primarily toward understanding music as a culturally expressive form. Courses in music and/or dance performance are required but are positioned more broadly within the major as a means to explore interrelationships between music and other forms of performance.

See Undergraduate Studies section.

See College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Colleges and Programs section.

Music Major

The major requirements for the B.A. degree in Music are as follows:

• 1. Lower-division requirements (6-31 units)

• a) MUS 030A, MUS 030B, MUS 030C (12

units or proficiency)

• b) MUS 031A, MUS 031B, MUS 031C (6

units or proficiency)

• c) MUS 080P (1 unit and piano proficiency)

• d) Participation in a major ensemble each

quarter: MUS 160, MUS 161, MUS 162, MUS 163, MUS 164, MUS 165, MUS 166 (E-Z), MUS 168, MUS 169, MUS 170, MUS 171, MUS 172, MUS 174, MUS 175A, MUS 175B, MUS 176, MUS 177 (6-12 units)

• 2. Upper-division requirements (30-39 units)

• a) MUS 112A, MUS 112B, MUS 112C (12

units)

• b) MUS 130A, MUS 130B (8 units)

• c) MUS 131A, MUS 131B, MUS 131C (3

units or proficiency)

• d) MUS 138 (4 units)

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Entering graduate students in digital composition and musicology must take an advisory examination. In musicology, admission to full graduate status is contingent upon the removal of any deficiencies in undergraduate preparation as shown by this advisory examination. In digital composition, deficiencies in undergraduate preparation must be completed by the time of the Comprehensive Examination.

The M.A. Degree The Department of Music offers the M.A. degree in Music under Plan I (Thesis).

Requirements. In addition to the coursework indicated below, all students must meet the following requirements.

1. Comprehensive examination. All students must pass a written and oral comprehensive examination testing knowledge over a broad spectrum of their field of study. The ethnomusicology exam covers three broad areas: geocultural area studies, the history of ethnomusicology, and critical issues in ethnography. The digital composition and musicology exams cover three broad areas: music theory, music history and critical issues in theory and/or musicology. Digital composition students must also take a practical examination in basic computing and digital music skills, a composition test, and an entrance audition (instrumental or vocal).

The comprehensive examination can be passed at the M.A. or at the Ph.D. level. Passing the exam at the Ph.D. level is a requirement for students intending to pursue a Ph.D.. Failure to pass the comprehensive examinations after two opportunities constitutes grounds for dismissal from the program.

2. Foreign Language Requirement. Students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of a foreign language, of use in scholarship within their discipline or chosen to support their research and creative interests, with the approval of the department. The requirement can be satisfied either by examination or by enrolling in 4 quarters of a language course with a grade of “B” or better.

3. Additional track requirements. Musicology and ethnomusicology students must present a portfolio containing their CV, and representative seminar and conference papers. The portfolio offers the student a chance to organize their work in a manner that shows both their past performance and their future potential.

The portfolios will be evaluated by the ethnomusicology or musicology faculty, respectively, coordinated by the graduate advisor.

4. Coursework Each area requires a minimum of 48 units of graduate (200 series) or upper- division undergraduate courses (100 series), these may include up to 8 units of MUS 299 (Thesis Preparation).Twenty four units must be graduate level. None may be MUS 291, MUS 301 or MUS 400.

Performance courses (MUS 160-181) do not count toward the degree, with the exception of The Department of Music offers the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Music with a specialization in three areas: digital composition, ethnomusicology, and musicology. Students are encouraged to view music in the broad context of culture: communication between the intradisciplinary areas is built into the program, and courses outside the department are either encouraged or required in order to develop an interdisciplinary outlook.

Admission Students may apply for a terminal M.A. degree. Students intending to pursue a Ph.D. as their final degree objective should apply directly to the Ph.D. program. Students with a B.A. should follow the requirements for the M.A. for the first six quarters.

Students are admitted into the graduate program in the fall quarter only. Though applicants must provide GRE General Test scores, scores for the music subject area are not required. All prospective students must submit an example of their writing.

Composers must also submit musical scores, recordings, or both and include a statement on technical experience. It is required that students entering the graduate program in digital composition have 1) basic computer word-processing and spreadsheet skills, 2) demonstrated proficiency with a computer music notation program, 3) demonstrated proficiency with a sequencer and audio editor, and 4) at least one of the following: programming fluency in a computer language, fluency in a digital audio signal processing prototyping language, hardware experience, analog studio experience, nonlinear video editing experience, music production/studio recording experience, a scientific computing skill, or a multimedia design skill. Composers must also submit recorded evidence of performance ability. This may be either a recording of one or more performances on a preferred instrument or an aspect of the composition portfolio stated above in which the student has a significant performance role in either an acoustic music or digital capacity. Digital composition students may optionally include an additional non-academic writing sample which may be fiction, technical, or business writing.

Musicology and composition students must have an M.A. or undergraduate degree in music, including piano proficiency and musicianship (ear training). Digital composition students must have an M.A. in music or undergraduate degree in music.

Ethnomusicology students must have a background in music or anthropology. Evidence of superior intellectual ability in another field combined with some demonstrable expertise in any musical tradition is also viewed favorably.

The minor in Music is designed for students who wish to continue their musical studies while pursuing another major. Within the required 24 upper-division units, the minor provides basic skills in music theory and first- level studies in music history and literature while still offering modest flexibility to pursue individual interests.

• 1. Lower-division preparation: (16 units)

• a) MUS 001 or equivalent

• b) MUS 030A, MUS 030B, MUS 030C

• 2. Upper-division requirements (24 units)

• a) Eight (8) units from MUS 112A, MUS 112B, MUS 112C

• b) Twelve (12) units selected from: MUS 113, MUS 114, MUS 115, MUS 116,

MUS 117, MUS 118, MUS 119, MUS 120, MUS 121, MUS 122, MUS 123, MUS 124, MUS 125, MUS 126, MUS 127, MUS 128, MUS 130A, MUS 130B, MUS 133, MUS 134, MUS 135, MUS 136, MUS 137, MUS 138, MUS 139, MUS 140, MUS 145A, MUS 145B, MUS 146, MUS 150A, MUS 150B, MUS 150C, MUS 150D, MUS 151, MUS 152, MUS 153, MUS 154 (E-Z), MUS 155 (E-Z), MUS 180 (E-Z), MUS 181 (E-Z), MUS 187, MUS 191 (E-Z) (no more than 6 units)

• c) Four (4) additional units in ensemble

performance: MUS 160, MUS 161, MUS 162, MUS 163, MUS 164, MUS 165, MUS 166, MUS 168, MUS 169, MUS 170, MUS 171, MUS 172, MUS 174, MUS 175A, MUS 175B, MUS 176, MUS 177

As a freshman or sophomore, the student should complete MUS 030A, MUS 030B, MUS 030C (Harmony). This is a prerequisite for all later studies in the minor. Harmony has a prerequisite of MUS 001 (Introduction to Basic Musical Concepts) or the equivalent.

Two required courses from MUS 112A, MUS 112B, MUS 112C should be completed following MUS 030A, MUS 030B, MUS 030C and not later than the junior year.

See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.

The EAP is an excellent opportunity to travel and learn more about another country and its culture while taking courses to earn units toward graduation. Students should plan study abroad well in advance to ensure that the courses taken fit with their overall program at UCR. Consult the departmental student affairs officer for assistance. For further details, visit Study Abroad Programs at ea.ucr.edu or call

• (951) 827-4113.

377 / Programs and Courses 3. Qualifying examinations

Students must take the qualifying examinations, both written and oral, supervised by a faculty committee as stipulated in the regulations of the Graduate Division. The qualifying examinations concentrate on testing advanced skills and knowledge of specialized fields. Digital composition students are also expected to pass a test containing ear-training, keyboard, and basic compositional skills. Qualifying examinations are normally taken in the ninth quarter for students entering with a B.A., and in the sixth quarter, for students entering with an M.A.

4. Dissertation prospectus

Students must write a dissertation prospectus as part of the written qualifying examinations.

Advancement to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree Students advance to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree once they have passed all coursework and the written and oral qualifying examinations.

Dissertation and final oral examination A dissertation to be presented as prescribed by the Graduate Council is prepared under the direction of the candidate’s dissertation committee. After completion of the dissertation, the candidate may be examined in its defense by the dissertation committee.

Normative time to degree. For students in Digital Composition and Musicology: 15 quarters for students entering with a B.A. degree; 12 quarters for students entering with an M.A. degree. For students in Ethnomusicology: 21 quarters for students entering with a B.A. degree; 15 quarters for students entering with an M.A. degree.

The descriptions of many courses listed below carry the phrase “or consent of instructor.” This is meant to encourage musically qualified students who are not majors to participate in the courses and activities of the department. Any nonmajor having interest in a specific course should confer with the instructor about the qualifications for enrollment.

The Department of Music offers the Ph.D. degree in Music. Students are invited by the Music / 378

MUS 031B Music Theory and Musicianship I (4) Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): MUS 031A or consent of instructor. Study and practice of music theory. Includes ear training, sight singing, melodic and harmonic dictation, rhythmic skills, keyboard skills, diatonic and chromatic harmony, and music styles of different periods

MUS 031C Music Theory and Musicianship I (4) Lec- ture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): MUS 031B or consent of instructor. Study and practice of music theory. Includes ear training, sight singing, me- lodic and harmonic dictation, rhythmic skills, keyboard skills, diatonic and chromatic harmony, and music styles of different periods.

MUS 073A Dance of Mexico (2) Studio, 3 hours; extra reading, 1 hour; screening, 1 hour; individual studio, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): none. Covers the traditional dances of Mexico at the beginning level. Includes at- tendance at dance concerts outside of class. Recom- mended for both nondancers and dancers. Normally graded Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC), but students may petition the instructor for a letter grade on the basis of assigned extra work or examination. Course is repeatable. Cross-listed with LNST 073A.

MUS 073B Dance of Mexico (2) Studio, 3 hours; extra reading, 1 hour; screening, 1 hour; individual studio, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): LNST 073A/MUS 073A is recommended. Covers the traditional dances of Mexico at the beginning level. Includes attendance at dance concerts outside of class. Recommended for both nondancers and dancers. Normally graded Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC), but students may petition the instructor for a letter grade on the basis of assigned extra work or examination. Course is repeata- ble. Cross-listed with LNST 073B.

MUS 080 (E-Z) Private Instruction: Voice, Keyboard, and Strings (1) Studio, .5 hours; individual study, 5-10 hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. Consists of a half-hour lesson and practice for 5 to 10 hours each week (see the note regarding fees under the Major Requirements section). Offered as demand indicates. E. Voice; F. Classical Piano; G. Jazz Piano; I. Harpsichord; J. Carillon; K. Jazz Guitar; L. Electronic Bass Guitar; M. Lute; N. Classical Guitar; O. Viola da gamba; P. Piano Proficiency; Q. Organ; R. Violin; S. Viola; T. Violoncello; U. Double Bass Viol; V. Harp. Normally graded Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC), but students may petition the instructor for a letter grade on the basis of performance before a jury or at a recital. Segments are repeatable.