Music (MUS)

Designed for students with little or no musical background, the course introduces rudimentary concepts and terminology of music theory. Helpful as an adjunct to music performance and as a preparation to additional study of music theory.

This course will examine the development of Western civilization through the point of view of musical expression. The course is concerned with the interaction of music with man’s history and culture. Students will become familiar not only with a variety of musical works & styles from the past, but also with the various social, cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped the diverse musical history of selected historic eras. Expected to be offered: Fall and Spring semesters Distance learning: Spring semesters

Class piano is designed for beginning piano students; develops music reading, piano playing, and aural skills. Includes sight reading, repertoire studies, harmonization, playing by ear, improvising, transposing, technical exercises, and rhythmic drills.

A continuation of Piano in Class I, develops music reading, piano playing, and aural skills. Includes sight reading, repertoire studies, harmonization, playing by ear, improvising, transposing, technical exercises, and rhythmic drills.

This course allows students to gain the knowledge and confidence to perform a wide range of styles on their preferred performance medium. Students will be required to take private instruction either vocally or on their instrument of choice. Students will also be expected to participate in a University ensemble, and complete their participation in this course through a performance seminar which will include all students enrolled in this course. This is a three-legged stool that insures students will have the opportunity to delve into the full range of the performance experience and fulfill the vision for the core of insuring students receive a well-rounded liberal arts education.

Available in vocal, keyboards, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings.

The UP Argo Percussion Ensemble consists of experienced and novice musicians alike and is committed to providing opportunities for the exploration of mallet percussion, battery percussion, and timpani in both ensemble and solo settings. This chamber ensemble studies and performs music composed specifically for the percussion family as well as transcriptions adaptable to percussion. The ensemble utilizes the standard compliment of percussion instruments as well as non-traditional, hand made, and found objects. The mission of the ensemble is to expose students and audiences to traditional and cutting edge repertoire.

Participation in the Jazz Ensemble and for all public appearances. Audition required.

Community Concert band is open to college students and the general public who enjoy playing a musical instrument. Audition required

Participation in the Great Falls Youth Orchestra as a preparation for being in the Great Falls Symphony Audition required

Participation in the University Choir and performing in all concerts. Audition required.

Participation in Great Falls Symphony Choir. Audition required

Participation in Great Falls Symphony Orchestra. Audition required

Study of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music along with the methods of teaching elementary music. Designed for elementary classroom teachers only.