There are a limited number of spaces available in studios each semester (fall, spring) for private lessons (664-200) for students not majoring in piano performance. Qualified applicants should have studied classical piano for approximately 7 years. The keyboard faculty will place as many qualified students as possible, but cannot guarantee the availability of a teacher.

Please email Professor Jessica Johnson (jgjohnson@wisc.edu or 263-1927) to sign up for a 10-minute piano audition on Monday, January 18, 2010 in room 5418 Humanities.

Those students who we cannot assign to a studio under this class number are free to contact the Community Music Lessons program, CML@music.wisc.edu or 263-1923 to arrange for private lessons for a reasonable fee.

Please email Professor Jessica Johnson (jgjohnson@wisc.edu or 263-1927) to sign up for a 10-minute piano audition on Friday August 28, 2009 in room 5418 Humanities.

• 3 contrasting repertoire pieces of your choice (memory preferred but not required)
• Sight-reading two intermediate-level piano pieces selected by the faculty
• playing 2 scales requested by the faculty (major or harmonic minor keys, four octaves, hands together)
• a brief interview

• The Musical Experience (660-101) 3 cr.- Music from Middle Ages to present, including songs, opera, chamber music, orchestral music, musical theater and jazz within the context of social and cultural history.
• Introduction to Music Cultures of the World (660-103) 2cr.- Music in various parts of the non-Western world (Africa, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and East Asia.)
• The Symphony (660-106) 3 cr.- Orchestral music from Haydn to present related to other arts.
• Elements of Music (660-111) 3 cr.- Discussion of basic music concepts and analysis.
• MIP: MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE (660-113) 1 cr.- Descriptive lectures on chamber music with live performances by instructor, faculty and guests. Click here for registration instructions.
  
• The Legendary Performers (660-206) 2 cr.- A survey of pioneer performers who influenced popular musical taste from 1920-1950.
• Black Music History (660-308 - 311) 2 cr. each - Introduction to the history of jazz; traces Black American Music form African origins.
• Music Cultures of the World (660-402) 3 cr.- Role of music in society covering survey of selected music cultures of the world; emphasis on East and Southeast Asia.
• Basic Concepts of Music Theory (660-151) 3 cr. Basic tools of music theory and compositional forms.  Explores development of music through general survey of musical styles. Practical application of concepts includes listening maps and simple composition projects.  Includes performance opportunities in simulated real world settings.  Prerequisite:  Not open for credit for music majors. Open to Freshmen. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: Music 111, 151, 351.
• The Big Bands (660-205) 2cr. A study of dance orchestras from 1920 to 1950.
• Jewish Composers-Modern Era (660-236) 3 cr. - Study the role of Jewish composers and musicians in Europe, U.S. and Israel from end of Sixteenth Century to present

• Jazz Improvisation (660-332) 3 cr.- Theoretical concepts, development of aural skills, and analysis procedures related to the jazz idiom. Contact Prof. Les Thimmig, (608)263-1904, lthimmig@wisc.edu. Audition required.
• Non-Western Music Performance (660-361) 1 cr.- Students study musical traditions of Java or Uganda through performances on instruments indigenous to the particular countries.

• Marching / Varsity Band
• Wind Ensemble
• Concert Band
• University Bands

• Chamber Orchestra
• Symphony Orchestra
• All-University String Orchestra

• Choral Union
• Chorale
• Concert Choir
• Madrigal Singers
• Masters Singers
• University Chorus
• Women's Chorus

• Opera Workshop (660-257/557) 2 cr. - Contact Prof. Mimmi Fulmer
• Wisconsin Singers (660-264) 1 cr. - Contact Robin Whitty at (608) 263-9499 email: rwhitty@wisc.edu
• Jazz Ensemble
• Black Music Ensemble
• Contemporary Chamber Ensemble