Performance Studies (MUSP)
Performance studies are generally on an individual basis, although some group lessons are available. Consult with the Music Department office to ensure that you enroll in the correct course number. Twelve lessons are scheduled each semester.
Music Major and Minor lessons are 50 minutes in length. Major lessons are available only by audition. Please see the Degree Requirements for more information
Elective Level Performance studies (1xx) are available for all students. No audition is required for elective studies. These courses are designed for non-majors who are interested in beginning or continuing study on an instrument, voice, composition, or digital music. Students wishing to study piano, guitar, or voice having little or no previous study on the instrument, are encouraged to register for group lessons. 30-minute or 50-minute lessons are available.
The Fine Arts requirement may be fulfilled by four semesters of participation in one of the following areas of 50-minute performance studies: MUSP 110, 121, 122, 128, 131, 135, 152, 153, 159, 160, 161, 162, 165, 168, 187, 188. Other performance studies or combinations may be approved by the department chair.
Performance Studies Undergraduate Courses
| Course Number | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSP 101 | Group Piano | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Group Piano : | This course is designed for students who have little or no piano background. The small group setting includes work on keyboard technique, reading music, transposing, improvising, playing by ear and harmonizing melodies. Groups are limited to six students and meet for an hour each week. This course may be repeated. Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 108 | Class Voice | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Class Voice : | Designed for non-music majors who wish to study voice and also for non-vocal music majors who wish to develop their singing in a class situation. Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 110 | Digital Music Lessons | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Digital Music Lessons : | These lessons focus on Hard-Disk Recording and MIDI-Sequencing and are designed with the modern musician in mind. Each week students witness the demonstration of professional recording techniques in one of the UST computerized recording studios. Then they apply their new skills to original compositions in scheduled studio sessions. Some of the subjects covered: Multi-tracking, Automation, Groove Quantizing, Harmonizing, Music Notation, and Miking. Students may have their choice of MIDI-controllers: guitar, keyboard, or drum-machine pads. Prerequisite: Basic computer and music-making skills Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 111 | Digital Music for Film | 1 | |
| Description of course Digital Music for Film : | These lessons focus on creation of music for film or other screen media via Hard-Disk Recording and MIDI-Sequencing and are designed with the modern musician in mind. Each week students witness the demonstration of professional recording techniques in one of the UST computerized recording studios. Then they apply their new skills to original compositions in scheduled studio sessions. Some of the subjects covered: Multi-tracking, Automation, Groove Quantizing, Harmonizing, Music Notation, and Miking. Students may have their choice of MIDI-controllers: guitar, keyboard, or drum-machine pads. Basic computer and music-making skills are required. | ||
| MUSP 113 | Aural Skills Proficiency | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Aural Skills Proficiency : | This course is designed to help students prepare to demonstrate aural skills proficiency. Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 121 | Harpsichord: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Harpsichord: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 122 | Lute: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Lute: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 128 | Recorder: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Recorder: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 131 | Piano: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Piano: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 133 | Voice: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Voice: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 135 | Organ: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Organ: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 136 | Flute: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Flute: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 137 | Oboe: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Oboe: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 138 | Clarinet: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Clarinet: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 139 | Bassoon: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Bassoon: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 141 | Saxophone: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Saxophone: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 144 | Trumpet: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Trumpet: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 145 | French Horn: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course French Horn: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 146 | Trombone: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Trombone: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 147 | Euphonium: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Euphonium: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 148 | Tuba: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Tuba: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 149 | Percussion: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Percussion: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 152 | Jazz/Pop Vocal: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Jazz/Pop Vocal: Elective : | Covers techniques for communicative lyric singing, including repertoire from different eras of the American music spectrum. Considers stage presence, microphone technique, vocal inflection and communication with an accompanist or rhythm section. Improvisation may also be explored. Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 153 | Jazz Piano: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Jazz Piano: Elective : | Individual studies with a jazz pianist, developing jazz style and working on improvisation. Prerequisite: Some facility on the piano. Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 154 | Violin: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Violin: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 155 | Viola: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Viola: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 156 | Cello: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Cello: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 157 | Double Bass: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Double Bass: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 158 | Guitar: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Guitar: Elective : | Students will study all styles of music including classical, blues, rock, folk and others on acoustic, nylon and electric guitars. Topics include all forms of notation (standard, tab, chord symbols, etc.), improvisation and performance practice. Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 159 | Harp: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Harp: Elective : | elective Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 160 | Banjo: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Banjo: Elective : | Students will study basic and advanced plectrum and fingerstyle techniques for the 4-string and 5-string banjos. Other topics will include stylistic propriety of appropriate genres, improvisation and other issues pertinent to the banjo. Repertoire will include all American popular music styles. Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 161 | Harmonica: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Harmonica: Elective : | Students will study basic to advanced techniques of the instrument including breathing technique, tonguing, cross-harp, chromatic, straight position, vibrato, and microphone placement. Additional topics will include: stylistic propriety of blues, rock, spiritual and folk, and improvisation. Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 162 | Mandolin: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Mandolin: Elective : | Students will study basic to advanced plectrum techniques, tremolo, and finger placement in the context of appropriateness to bluegrass, country, folk, and classical musics. Improvisation, solo and ensemble playing, and various notation systems will be discussed. Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 165 | Music Composition | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Music Composition : | The course aims at developing the student's own imagination and musical style, as well as providing studies for the developing of technical and notational skills. Prerequisite: MUSC 114 or permission of instructor. Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 166 | Composition for Film Lessons | 1 | |
| Description of course Composition for Film Lessons : | The course aims at developing the student's own imagination and musical style, as pertains to composing music for film. Prerequisite: MUSC 114 or permission of instructor. | ||
| MUSP 168 | African Drumming: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course African Drumming: Elective : | Study the art and techniques of both hand and stick drumming in West African traditions. Covers a wide variety of repertoire (Agbadza, Kpanlogo, Adowa, Gota, etc.), including those performed by the African Music Ensemble. Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 187 | Electric Guitar: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Electric Guitar: Elective : | Students will study basic to advanced plectrum and fingerstyle techniques as they apply to the amplified guitar. Other topics will include fretboard theory, improvisation, ensemble performance practice and current technologies in amplification and MIDI applications. Repertoire will include all American popular music styles . Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 188 | Flamenco Guitar: Elective | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Flamenco Guitar: Elective : | Students will study the techniques involved in picado, arpeggio, tremolo, and rasqueado. The course includes intensive study of various rhythms and styles including Sevillanas, Soleareas, Alegrias, Siguiryas, Tango, Bulerias, Tiento, etc., and an introduction to basic flamenco dance and song accompaniment. Students will learn about the Gypsy and Moorish influences on the history of this artform. Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 210 | Digital Music Lessons | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Digital Music Lessons : | This course, MUSP 210 Digital Music Lessons, is designed for those planning to pursue the BA in Music (MUSP 110 Digital Music Lessons is available for elective credit). These 50-minute lessons focus on Hard-Disk Recording and MIDI-Sequencing and are designed with the modern musician in mind. Each week students witness the demonstration of professional recording techniques in one of the UST computerized recording studios. Then they apply their new skills to original compositions in scheduled studio sessions. Some of the subjects covered: Multi-tracking, Automation, Groove Quantizing, Harmonizing, Music Notation, and Miking. Students may have their choice of MIDI-controllers: guitar, keyboard, or drum-machine pads. Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 221 | Harpsichord: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Harpsichord: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 231 | Piano: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Piano: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 233 | Voice: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Voice: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 235 | Organ: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Organ: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 236 | Flute: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Flute: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 237 | Oboe: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Oboe: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 238 | Clarinet: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Clarinet: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 239 | Bassoon: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Bassoon: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 241 | Saxophone: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Saxophone: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 244 | Trumpet: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Trumpet: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 245 | French Horn: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course French Horn: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 246 | Trombone: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Trombone: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 247 | Euphonium: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Euphonium: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 248 | Tuba: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Tuba: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 249 | Percussion: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Percussion: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 252 | Jazz/Pop Vocal: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Jazz/Pop Vocal: Performance : | Covers techniques for communicative lyric singing, including repertoire from different eras of the American music spectrum. Considers stage presence, microphone technique, vocal inflection and communication with an accompanist or rhythm section. Improvisation may also be explored. Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://stthomas.edu/music/lessons/ | ||
| MUSP 253 | Jazz Piano: Elective | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Jazz Piano: Elective : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 254 | Violin: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Violin: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 255 | Viola: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Viola: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 256 | Cello: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Cello: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 257 | Double Bass: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Double Bass: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 258 | Guitar: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Guitar: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 259 | Harp: Performance | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Harp: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 265 | Music Composition | 0 TO 1 | |
| Description of course Music Composition : | The course aims at developing the student's own imagination and musical style, as well as providing studies for the developing of technical and notational skills. Individual guidance and group meetings. Half-hour sessions. Prerequisite: MUSC 114 and permission of instructor Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 321 | Harpsichord: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Harpsichord: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 331 | Piano: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Piano: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 333 | Voice: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Voice: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 335 | Organ: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Organ: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 336 | Flute: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Flute: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 337 | Oboe: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Oboe: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 338 | Clarinet: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Clarinet: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 339 | Bassoon: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Bassoon: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 341 | Saxophone: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Saxophone: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 344 | Trumpet: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Trumpet: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 345 | French Horn: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course French Horn: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 346 | Trombone: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Trombone: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 347 | Euphonium: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Euphonium: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 348 | Tuba: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Tuba: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 349 | Percussion: Performance | 0 TO 4 | |
| Description of course Percussion: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 354 | Violin: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Violin: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 355 | Viola: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Viola: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 356 | Cello: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Cello: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 357 | Double Bass: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Double Bass: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 358 | Guitar: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Guitar: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 359 | Harp: Performance | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Harp: Performance : | Students must complete an online Lesson Registration Form with the music department in addition to registering through Murphy. Please got to the following link and read the ‘Registration’ section. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||
| MUSP 365 | Music Composition | 0 TO 2 | |
| Description of course Music Composition : | This course aims at developing the student's own imagination and musical style, as well as providing studies for the developing of technical and notational skills. Prerequisite: MUSC 114 or permission of instructor. https://one.stthomas.edu/sites/schools-colleges/college-of-arts-sciences/cas-music/SitePage/75463/music-lessons | ||