(3 hours) Through interactive and creative activities, students will explore the intersections of music technology and culture historically and in our current rapidly changing media and musical communities at UD and beyond. The course will also consider the ways technology has altered our approach and access to music making and listening.

(3 hours) Provides students with an introduction to the notation and recording of music with a computer. Students will learn to compile and print music, record digital instruments with MIDI, and record and mix music with portable digital audio workstations.

(3 hours) Comprehensive overview of digital audio and digital visual media. Develops skills in creation and manipulation of digital media, media software, and their applications in contemporary media cultures. A personal laptop computer is required for this course.

Studies in specialized areas of music as needed by the student. May be repeated as topics change, up to six semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

(1 hour) One-on-one composition lessons at varying levels and in any musical style, adaptable to student's needs/skills. Pre-requisites vary.

Fall 2020 Offerings:

• • • • MUS 121: TBA (Dr. Rush)

      • MUS 221: TBA (Dr. Rush)

      • MUS 321: TBA (Dr. Rush)

Spring 2021 Offerings:

• • • • MUS 122: TBA (Dr. Rush)

      • MUS 222: TBA (Dr. Rush)

      • MUS 322: TBA (Dr. Rush)

(2 hours) Arranging studies for woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, and choir. Individual examination of instruments; projects. Prerequisite(s): MUS 212.

Fall 2020 Offerings:

• • • • MW 11:15am - 12:05pm (Prof. Berg)

Spring 2021 Offerings:

• • • • Section 1 - MW 11:15am - 12:05pm (Prof. Berg)

      • Section 2 - TBA - 12:05pm (Prof. Berg)

(2 hours) Study of musical electronic techniques, ranging from tape recorders and musique concrete through synthesizer and computer-generated and organized sound.