Advanced study of topics relating to music history, music literature, and music theory and ethnomusicology. Subject chosen by instructor. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of ... continue reading
A hands-on music notation and engraving course designed to give the student professional-level fluency in music notation software. Class Schedule Information: To be properly ... continue reading
Selected topics for intensive study in specialized areas of music history or music theory. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 ... continue reading
Transcription/analysis is widely acknowledged to be an essential study to develop a jazz student’s expressive voice. Students study great jazz recordings in historical context. ... continue reading
Advanced course for developing compositional and orchestration/arranging skills in various jazz and commercial styles. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 312; or ... continue reading
Concentration on developing compositional and orchestration/arranging skills in various jazz and commercial styles. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 120 and Grade of ... continue reading
Advanced course to continue exploration of rhythmic, melodic, harmonic, and structural aspects of jazz. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 310. Majors ... continue reading
Introductory course designed to acquaint students with rhythmic, melodic, harmonic, and structural aspects of jazz. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C of better in MUS 202, ... continue reading
The acoustical properties, musical characteristics, and scoring problems of percussion, keyboard, and electronic instruments. Scoring for mixed ensembles, band, orchestra. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade ... continue reading
The acoustical properties, musical characteristics, and scoring problems of string, woodwind, and brass and percussion instruments. Scoring for string, woodwind, and brass ensembles. Course ... continue reading
Basic techniques; body position; beat patterns; use of baton; division of beats; starting and stopping; the left hand; dynamics; fermatas; ensemble application; score preparation; ... continue reading
Continues instruction in the techniques and materials of twentieth-century composition. Course Information: May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 302. Music majors ... continue reading
Class and individual instruction in the basic techniques of twentieth-century composition. Practice in the use of twentieth-century musical materials. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of ... continue reading
Analysis of representative works in a variety of genres from the seventeenth through the twentieth centuries. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better ... continue reading
Written exercises and study of contrapuntal techniques in a variety of styles. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 202 and grade of C ... continue reading
Projects and topics for individual investigation. Course number may be used for student-initiated courses. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 16 ... continue reading
Study in specialized areas of music history, music theory, jazz, and ethnomusicology. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite(s): ... continue reading
Advanced applied music instruction in voice. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department and admission ... continue reading
Private instruction at an advanced level in strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, or piano, culminating in a jury exam. Course Information: May be repeated to ... continue reading
Advanced keyboard skills, including keyboard harmony, improvisation, accompanying, and score reading. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 270 and concurrent registration in MUS 202 and MUS 204 or approval ... continue reading
Continues MUS 171. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 171 and concurrent registration in MUS 201 and MUS 203 or approval of the department. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, ... continue reading
Principal styles and composers from the nineteenth through the twenty-first centuries. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 202 and grade of C or ... continue reading
Principal styles and composers from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 102 and Grade of C or ... continue reading
Examination of music throughout the world from an ethnomusicological perspective. Emphasis on classical, tribal, and folk musics; music as a cultural phenomenon. Creative Arts course, ... continue reading
Introduction to the techniques and applications of music technologies. Students trained in music software, applications to education, composition, and performance. MIDI, analog and digital ... continue reading
Continues the study of the technique and methods of jazz improvisation. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C of better in MUS 102 and grade of C or ... continue reading
A technical survey of the factors and topics that permeate and surround the development and production of jazz. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or ... continue reading
Advanced aural perception and sight singing. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 203. Must enroll concurrently in MUS 202.
Aural perception and sight singing. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 104 or the equivalent; and concurrent registration in MUS 201.
Continues MUS 201. Harmony in the late nineteenth century; introduction to twentieth-century practices. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 201 and Grade of C or ... continue reading
Continues MUS 102. Chromatic harmony of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Study of two- and three-part forms. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 102 and ... continue reading
Group instruction in singing. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and concurrent registration in MUS 153 or MUS 155. ... continue reading
Applied music instruction in voice. Lessons last 30 minutes. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the ... continue reading
Applied music instruction in voice. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department and admission to ... continue reading
Applied music instruction on musical instruments. Lessons last 30 minutes. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Approval of ... continue reading
Applied music instruction in strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano, guitar or organ. Prerequisite(s): Audition prior to initial registration and approval of the department. Class ... continue reading
Continues MUS 170. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 170; Concurrent registration in MUS 102 and MUS 104.
Development of basic keyboard skills including sight reading, transposition, improvisation, and ensemble playing. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 101 and 103, or approval of the ... continue reading
Various instrumental ensembles focusing on performance techniques within the historical development of the American jazz ensemble. Performances at various events across the UIC campus ... continue reading
Practical experience in the preparation and public performance of big band and small ensemble jazz. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of ... continue reading
Designed for the study and performance of traditional and contemporary literature for symphony orchestra. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 ... continue reading
Performs at home basketball games. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Must enroll concurrently in MUS 151. ... continue reading
Study/performance of choral literature of all musical periods. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Occasional concerts off-campus. Prerequisite(s): Basic ... continue reading
Study/performance of choral literature for 16 to 24 voices. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Occasional concerts off-campus. Prerequisite(s): ... continue reading
Student performance of choral literature of all musical periods. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Occasional concerts off-campus. Prerequisite(s): ... continue reading
Performance of chamber ensemble literature of varied types. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more ... continue reading
Introduction to varied symphonic band and wind ensemble literature. Regular performances during the school year; occasional field trips. Course Information: May be repeated to ... continue reading
Study/performance of jazz ensemble techniques and the performance of standard vocal jazz repertoire. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. ... continue reading
Survey class that introduces students to the rich repertoire of music in Latin America. It explores the history of genres, their development, instruments and ... continue reading
A study of the techniques and methods of jazz improvisation. Course Information: Non-music majors must pass theory / ear-training pre-test. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C ... continue reading
Enjoy classic Mariachi pieces from popular composers and songwriters like Blas Galindo, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Cuco Sanchez and Juan Gabriel directed by Michael Espinosa.
UIC 15th Annual Jazz Festival UIC will host the 15th Annual Jazz Festival on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at UIC Student Center East (750 S Halsted ... continue reading
UIC 4th Annual Choral Festival UIC’s Choral Festival will be returning in 2026! For information on the Choral Festival please contact Director of Choral ... continue reading
TAPESTRY—WE HEAR OUR AMERICAS SINGINGFrom Native American song to the African-American spiritual; American folk to 21st-century choral music for social justice, we stir in ... continue reading
UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATION Masking and COVID-19 updates, February 28, 2022 Spring semester online start and testing updates, December 20, 2021 BUILDING ACCESSBefore accessing the building ... continue reading
Follow your passion. Study music while developing a strong liberal arts foundation. Take core music courses and four terms of private instruction while playing ... continue reading
When Andy Baker, clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, came up with the idea to record Leo Sowerby’s early work, he ... continue reading
The Presser Foundation was established in 1939 under the Deeds of Trust and Will of the late Theodore Presser. It is one of the ... continue reading
UIC 10th Annual Summer Symphonic Band CampJuly 20-26, 2025For High School Students (Grade 9–Graduating Seniors) ABOUTJoin fellow high school musicians from around Chicago in ... continue reading
12th ANNUAL UIC HONORS BAND FESTIVAL We are hosting the 12th Annual UIC Honors Band Festival on November 1-3, 2024 at the UIC School ... continue reading
13th Annual UIC Band & Orchestra Festival UIC will host the 13th Annual UIC Band & Orchestra Festival on Friday, March 14, 2025 at UIC’s Student ... continue reading
AUDITION INFORMATION: Who Can Audition?: Any UIC student, regardless of degree, has a place in our music ensembles and are encouraged to join. Audition Information ... continue reading
The UIC Percussion Ensemble was founded in 2013 as an outlet for non-music majors to deepen their experiences performing percussion literature. The ensemble has ... continue reading
Audition Information: Register for Pep Band (MUS 156), and you will receive information directly from Professor Nicholas Carlson on signing up and the first ... continue reading
Rehearsing under the guidance of jazz studies faculty, 2-3 Combos are offered each semester consisting of 5-7 students. Jazz Combos perform each semester as ... continue reading
Click here to access the Google folder of audition materials. Here you will find an excerpt to prepare, how to sign-up for an audition, and ... continue reading
The Jazz Workshop is a large jazz ensemble open to all students by audition. Students gain experience reading and improvising in a wide variety ... continue reading
The Jazz Ensemble performs at clubs, festivals and schools each year, as well as on campus. Recent highlights include the ensembles debut at the ... continue reading
The 35-40 member Chamber Choir is an auditioned mixed-voice ensemble (SATB) welcome to all voice singers on campus. View and listen to a sample ... continue reading
The 35-40 member Treble Choir is an auditioned treble (SSA) ensemble welcome to all treble-voice singers on campus. View and listen to a sample ... continue reading
All Skill Levels The 60+ member University Choir is a mixed voice (SATB) ensemble welcome to all singers on campus. View and listen to ... continue reading
The University of Illinois-Chicago Orchestra (UICO) is one of the ensembles that meets not only the degree requirements of students pursuing a degree in ... continue reading
Students interested in the UIC Symphonic Band should should complete the ONLINE ENSEMBLE SIGN-UP FORM and plan to attend the first meeting on Monday, ... continue reading
The Wind Ensemble is comprised of the most outstanding wind and percussion music major, music minor, and non-major students in the UIC Community. The ... continue reading
Welcome to Ensembles at the UIC School of Theatre and Music! Here you will find general information for all students at UIC who are ... continue reading
A survey of three centuries of keyboard music, from the Baroque to the present. Creative Arts course.
Music for symphony orchestra from Haydn to Bartok: symphony, overture, and tone poem.
Historical survey tracing the growth and development of opera from its beginnings to the present.
Examination of the intersection of music, gender and sexuality in different historical periods and cultures. Study of music’s role in the formation and expression ... continue reading
A nontechnical survey of the history and development of jazz from its West African roots to contemporary styles.
Notation, metrical organization and rhythmic structure, scales and key signatures, intervals, triads, ear training, and sight singing.
Understanding what to listen for in music; emphasizes representative works from the Western classical tradition.
History of American popular music from 1850 to the twenty-first century. Analysis of musical characteristics, survey of traditions, and examination of social/cultural contexts of ... continue reading
At UIC, we are interested in the musical backgrounds and passions you can bring to our program as well as the extent of your formal ... continue reading
The BM in Jazz Studies is designed for the student seeking a professional career in jazz and related fields of contemporary music. The objective ... continue reading
Are you motivated to pursue advanced study in piano, voice, orchestral or band instruments? The BM in Performance allows you to study with Chicago’s ... continue reading
The music minor requires 21 credit hours, and can be added to any UIC undergraduate degree. Hone your skills, stay engaged, and maintain a ... continue reading
View Course Catalog View Music Faculty Request Information Apply What is a Bachelor of Arts in Music Business? The BA in Music Business prepares ... continue reading
UIC currently offers five music degrees: Bachelor of Music in Music Education Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Bachelor of Music in Performance Bachelor of ... continue reading
In light of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and interest in the health, safety, and well-being of our staff, faculty, and students, the UIC School of ... continue reading
Happy holidays! Thank you for joining us on an incredible concert season! Watch highlights of our UIC Holiday Concert at the Benito Juarez Performing ... continue reading
University of Illinois at Chicago acting student Richard Cantu didn’t hesitate as members of the five-time Grammy-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo called audience members onto ... continue reading
Entering his third year as the Head of Music Studies at UIC School of Theatre and Music, Dr. Louis Bergonzi is excited to prepare ... continue reading
ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS All UIC ensembles are open to students from across our campus. Our auditions are not for deciding acceptance, but to determine which ... continue reading
DeBoor Canfield from Fanfare Magazine described the album as “work that packs a sultry sort of wallop,” adding that “Gillespie writes with a distinctive, ... continue reading
Our very own Elbio Barilari has released a new album along with guitarist/synthesist Julia A. Miller under U.S.A.’s leading blues and jazz record label ... continue reading
Each year, DownBeat magazine, one of the nation’s premier jazz publications, singles out exemplary jazz students across the country for their Student Music Awards. ... continue reading
We’re thrilled to introduce our new Head of Music, Dr. Louis Bergonzi. In addition to all the work he’s going to be doing supporting ... continue reading
UIC Director of Jazz Studies, Andy Baker, praised in the October 2016 issue of Downbeat Magazine for his direction of the album New Standard ... continue reading
After almost two and a half years worth of work we are thrilled to announce that we have installed the Nu Pi Chapter of ... continue reading
If you’re on the hunt for some new music, check out recent releases by faculty at the School of Theatre and Music: Volcano Radar: ... continue reading
Continuing in his tradition of adventurous programming, UIC Director of Bands, José Oliver Riojas has included a world premiere on the program for the ... continue reading
Our jazz vocal majors enjoyed a great master class on Friday with famed session vocalist Mike Harvey. He sang beautifully live and played excerpts ... continue reading
The 10th Annual Chicago Latino Music Festival kicked off this weekend with glowing critical endorsements. “The Latino Music Festival has become one of the ... continue reading
Whatever your intended major, schedule, or ability level, there is a music ensemble for you here. Join UIC’s most supportive community this fall and ... continue reading
Did you know that if you’ve passed MUS 107 (Fundamentals of Music Theory) with an “A,” then you’re automatically eligible for the music minor? ... continue reading
Michael J Anderson, President of the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM), presented a lecture titled Using Movement in the Choral Rehearsal as a ... continue reading
CHORAL DIRECTOR SEEKS TO EXPAND YET STAY TRUE —John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune, Sep 5, 2014 With choral groups of every size, description and ... continue reading
. . . IS THE HEAD OF MUSIC?! Now that school’s out, Michael J. Anderson has a jetset summer ahead in conjunction with his ... continue reading
In his third year here at UIC and his first as Director of Jazz Studies, we caught up with faculty Andy Baker to talk ... continue reading
UIC jazz majors—and brothers—James and Jonathon Wenzel received “Outstanding Soloist” awards at the University of Notre Dame’s 56th Annual Collegiate Jazz Festival. Students from ... continue reading
Marketing major and UIC choir member Sarah shares her six top surprising benefits of singing in a choir: “We all love music. No matter ... continue reading
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN UIC School of Theatre and Music is pleased to announce the expansion of our summer arts programming for high school students ... continue reading
UIC Theatre and Music is pleased to announce that free professional lunchtime performances by visiting artists will be broadcast live on WFMT 98.7, Chicago’s ... continue reading
