Unclassified Courses : Jacobs School of Music Bulletin

Courses

MUS U200 Special Projects in Technology (1-8 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. May be repeated.

MUS U210 Reed Making (1 cr.) P: For undergraduate oboe and bassoon majors only. Principles of double-reed making with development of individual skill and application.

MUS U250 Music Career Development (1-2 cr.) P: O214 Jazz History or T152 Music Theory and Literature II. This course will provide the knowledge and foundation for a productive and sustainable professional life by introducing tools for emerging artists to expand their professional knowledge, develop self-awareness, communicate effectively, prepare a competitive portfolio, and consider career choices.

MUS U261 Music and Community Engagement I (3 cr.) An introduction to concepts and practices that connect music to communities. The course focuses on community engagement practices and ways in which music impacts lives. Areas covered include: social role of the arts in society; professional and amateur involvement, and the role of cultural organizations in connecting music to communities.

MUS U262 Music and Community Engagement II (3 cr.) This course includes hands-on experience in a community-based practicum that emphasizes cross-sector engagement with entities such as Chambers of Commerce, neighborhood associations, healthcare and social service providers, and government/public sector organizations. Students will learn how to support community arts organizations, advocate for funding, build audiences, and provide music to communities.

MUS U274 History of Violin Making I (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Seminar in the history and literature of string instrument technology. Study of the manufacture and repair of string instruments from the earliest time to the present, with emphasis on the work of the master luthiers. Outside readings. Three hours of class per week.

MUS U275 History of Violin Making II (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Seminar in the history and literature of string instrument technology. Study of the manufacture and repair of string instruments from the earliest time to the present, with emphasis on the work of the master luthiers. Outside readings. Three hours of class per week.

MUS U300 Introduction to Music Entrepreneurship (3 cr.) Survey of entrepreneurial topics with a focus on application of entrepreneurial strategies to the field of music. Preparation of professional music career portfolio.

MUS U315 Performing Arts Education and Outreach (0-3 cr.) P: Must be music undergraduate student. Service learning course. Guided preparation and practical experience for students to perform in the community.

MUS U340 Practicum in Music Entrepreneurship (3 cr.) P: U300 Introduction to Music Entrepreneurship (3 cr.) and BUS W212 Exploring Entrepreneurship (3 cr.). C: BUS W300 Small Business Management (3 cr.) and BUS Z302 Managing and Behavior in Organizations (3 cr.). Development of business plan and pursuit of a personal research-based, music entrepreneurship project.

MUS U350 Individualized Music Cognate Area Readings and Research (1-6 cr.) Open only to students accepted for an individualized cognate area.

MUS U390 Topics in Undergraduate Music Study (1-3 cr.) Variable topics course in music for undergraduate students.

MUS U404 Harp Technology (2 cr.) A study of the principles, problems, repair, and general mechanics of the harp action and of all aspects of design from both the historical and practical points of view. The course covers all basic routines of repairs, tuning adjustments, maintenance, and intricate regulation of various instruments.

MUS U413 Legal Aspects of the Music Industry (3 cr.) P: Must be music undergraduate student. An introduction to the legal issues affecting the recording, performing arts, and music publishing fields. Areas covered in the course include music rights and licensing, recording contracts, nonprofit governance, performing arts unions and guilds, and technology and music law.

MUS U450 Individualized Music Cognate Area Final Project (0 cr.) Open only to students accepted for an individualized music cognate area.

MUS U470 Violin Repair I-II-III-IV (6-6-6-6 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. I-II. Study and practice of string instrument technology, including general repairs done from outside the instrument, bow refurbishing, and use of hand and power tools. Fifteen hours instruction and laboratory per week. III-IV. Advanced study and practice of string instrument technology, including general and major repair done after an instrument has been opened, instrument acoustics, and related topics. Fifteen hours instruction and laboratory per week.

MUS U510 Advanced Reed Making (1 cr.) P: U210 Reed Making or permission of instructor. Principles of double-reed making with focus on advanced skill and understanding in reed finishing.

MUS U513 Legal Aspects of the Music Industry (3 cr.) An introduction to the legal issues affecting the recording, performing arts, and music publishing fields. Areas covered in the course include music rights and licensing, recording contracts, nonprofit governance, performing arts unions and guilds, and technology and music law.

MUS U515 Performing Arts Education and Outreach (0-3 cr.) Service learning course. Guided preparation and practical experience for students to perform in the community.

MUS U540 Introduction to Music Entrepreneurship (3 cr.) Survey of entrepreneurial topics with a focus on application of entrepreneurial strategies to the field of music. Preparation of professional music career portfolio.

MUS U550 Music Career Development (2 cr.) This course will provide the knowledge and foundation for a productive and sustainable professional life by introducing tools for emerging artists to expand their professional knowledge, develop self-awareness, communicate effectively, prepare a competitive portfolio, and consider career choices.

MUS U590 Topics in Graduate Music Study (1-3 cr.) Variable topics course in music for graduate students.