USP students can explore their creative side with classes in the UArts College of Media & Communication (CMAC) or in classes and private instrument instruction at the College of Performing Arts (CPA), while UArts students can broaden their knowledge base with science, humanities and business classes at USP. Intended to enrich the curricula of both institutions by exposing students to coursework not included at their home school and to promote collaboration among students and faculty, up to 10 students from each school are eligible each semester. Paying tuition to their home institution, students may take up to 18 credits of course work at the away campus over six semesters.

Representative Music Course Offerings for USP Students
Intro to Music Theory, Class Piano I & II, Music Technology Survey, Class Jazz Piano I & II, History of Rock Music, Diaghilev and His Time, Business of Music, Careers in Music, plus more as determined by the universities.

• Courses being offered at the UArts' School of Music

Applied Music Lessons (Individualized Instruction)
Up to five students each semester may enroll in the applied music program (individualized instruction) offered by the UArts School of Music. These five students are not included in the ten student cap mentioned above. These courses will be for credit and an additional fee per semester.

Interested in taking a course at UArts?
If you are interested in taking a course at UArts you should consult with your advisor first. You then should make an appointment with Mrs. Joan Franks, Administrative Coordinator of the Humanities Department, at 215-596-8895.

Courses being offered at the UArts' School of Music

Applied Non-Major Lessons
MUNM*101
MUNM*102
1.5 credits, 0.5 hours

Private instruction in all instrumental, vocal, and composition areas

Guitar Class for Non-Majors
MUNM*111
MUNM*112
1 credit, 1 hour

One-hour class of guitar instruction in contemporary guitar. Course covers basic technique including fingering, scales, chords, and chord melodies.

Drum Class for Non-Majors
MUNM*113
MUNM*114
1 credit, 1 hour

Drum set instruction in basic technique and contemporary styles including rock, jazz, and Brazilian.

Piano Class for Non-Majors
MUNM*123
MUNM*124
1 credit, 1 hour

One-hour class of piano instruction in traditional beginning piano. Coursework includes basic technique including scales, chords, and chord melodies.

Composition Class for Non-Majors
MUNM*131
MUNM*132
1 credit, 1 hour

Students develop basic skills in various aspects of composition, including form, melody, harmony, rhythm, color, texture, notation, improvisation, and orchestration.

Voice Class for Non-Majors
MUNM*141
MUNM*142
1 credit, 1 hour

One-hour class of voice instruction in the classical training of voice. Course covers proper technique of breathing, support, focus of tone, production of clear, vocal line, and some musical interpretation of literature.

Intro to MIDI and Electronic Technology
MUSC*460
3 credits, 3 hours

A detailed hands-on examination of the use of computers in the present-day composition environment. The course includes the uses of a computer, the language of MIDI, sequencing, audio sampling, analog, digital, and other forms of synthesis, and a survey of currently available music software. Strategies and technology of scoring and synchronizing to the visual image is emphasized through a final project. No prior computer of synthesis experience is needed.

Recording
MUSC*461
2 credits, 2 hours

A study of the recording process and the many facets of the recording studio. Designed to familiarize the student with conventional and creative recording techniques through practical experience in the studio.

Business of Music
MUSC*481
2 credits, 2 hours

Examination of the legal, practical, and procedural problems encountered by the practicing musician. Specific course content includes the study of music publishing, recording contracts, and copyright and intellectual property rights issues.

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