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University of Alaska Anchorage

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The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) serves as a higher education institution offering an extensive range of music courses through its music department, focusing on theory, history, appreciation, skills development, and private instruction in instruments and voice. It provides introductory courses like MUS A100 History of Rock & Pop, which traces rock music origins, and MUS A121 Music Appreciation, surveying Western art music. Theory and skills courses include MUS A131 Music Theory I on diatonic harmony and MUS A133 Aural Skills I, requiring concurrent enrollment. Performance-oriented offerings feature MUS A140 Introduction to Guitar, where students supply their own guitars, and MUS A152 Voice Class for singing fundamentals. UAA's private lessons, such as MUS A161 series for brass, guitar, and others, mandate recital attendance and semester juries, with prerequisites like C grades in prior levels for MUS A162 courses. Non-juried options like MUS A163 and A164 cater to non-majors, repeatable up to 4 credits with department approval. Enrollment procedures require concurrent master classes, ensembles, and approval, connecting UAA to music majors' training via exams like Piano Proficiency.

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The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) serves as an educational institution offering a diverse array of music courses, primarily through its Music department, focusing on private lessons, theory, cultural studies, and ensembles. It provides non-juried private lessons for non-majors in instruments like brass (MUS A164B), guitar (MUS A164G), and voice (MUS A164V), each carrying 1-2 credits repeatable up to 4, with department approval required. For majors, advanced private lessons such as MUS A261 and A262 series) demand prerequisites like prior levels with C grade, concurrent master classes/ensembles, recital attendance, and juries, as detailed in procedure references. UAA emphasizes Alaska Native and Indigenous music through courses like MUS A215 on Alaska Natives' music), MUS A218A/B on drummaking), connecting to ethnomusicology and cultural practices. Theory courses include MUS A231-234 on harmony and aural skills), while ensembles like University Singers (MUS A301), Wind Ensemble (MUS A303), and Pep Band (MUS A305) offer performance credits, repeatable for majors and non-majors. These courses link UAA to music education, Indigenous traditions, and Western genres, with all details from course reference and procedure facts.

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The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) serves as the primary educational institution offering a wide array of music courses (MUS prefix) through its Music department, catering to both non-music majors and instrumental music majors with ensemble experiences like University Sinfonia MUS A307A and MUS A307B, as well as opera workshops MUS A313. It provides specialized instruction in jazz theory, form analysis, and cultural ensembles such as Yup'ik Music and Dance. UAA's private lessons series (e.g., MUS A361, A362, A462 for instruments like brass, guitar, piano, voice) emphasize individual instruction with consistent requirements including jury performances, attendance at recitals, concurrent enrollment in master classes and ensembles, and department approval, often building sequentially with prerequisites like C grade in prior level. Master classes such as instrumental, piano, and voice support performance practice analysis across historical periods and are mandatory for certain music degrees. Advanced pedagogy courses like MUS A668A and A668B prepare K-12 music educators. These offerings connect UAA to music performance, education, and Alaska Native cultural studies, integrating with broader degree requirements like Bachelor of Music credits.

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Music (MUS) | University of Alaska Anchorage Academic Catalog catalog.uaa.alaska.edu University of Alaska Anchorage 140 facts

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A462O, MUS A462P, MUS A462R, MUS A462S, MUS A462V, or MUS A462W at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts and perform a jury each semester.

referenceThe course MUS A668B at the University of Alaska Anchorage provides students with the opportunity to develop pedagogical content knowledge by connecting theoretical knowledge and understanding of human development and learning with both general principles of instruction and content-specific strategies for teaching music.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A362 provides individual music instruction for students studying brass, guitar, harpsichord, organ, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds, requiring a prerequisite of MUS A361 with a minimum grade of C.

procedureThe University of Alaska Anchorage Music course MUS A361H (Private Lessons: Harpsichord) requires students to attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts, perform a jury each semester, and enroll concurrently in an appropriate master class and ensemble.

claimPrerequisites for MUS A162O Private Lessons: Organ at the University of Alaska Anchorage include completion of MUS A161O with a minimum grade of C.

procedureThe University of Alaska Anchorage Music course MUS A361P (Private Lessons: Piano) requires students to attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts, perform a jury each semester, and enroll concurrently in an appropriate master class and ensemble.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A262P Private Lessons: Piano provides individual music instruction for students studying piano, requires enrollment concurrent with appropriate master class and ensemble, requires department approval, and has a prerequisite of MUS A261P with a minimum grade of C.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A216 World Indigenous Music surveys Indigenous music cultures of the world and carries 3 credits.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A302B Chamber Music and Accompanying (2 credits) examines the art of accompanying singers and instrumentalists, sight-reading, and score-reading, and fulfills the ensemble requirement for music-major pianists.

referenceMUS A331 Form and Analysis is a 3-credit course at the University of Alaska Anchorage that examines the formal design of instrumental and vocal music of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras. Prerequisites include MUS A232 with a minimum grade of C, and registration requires completion of GER Tier 1 courses and junior or senior standing.

procedureRegistration for MUS A462O, MUS A462P, MUS A462R, MUS A462S, MUS A462V, and MUS A462W at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires concurrent enrollment in an appropriate master class and ensemble, as well as department approval.

claimThe University of Alaska Anchorage Music course MUS A361S (Private Lessons: Strings) is a continuation of the course MUS A262S.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A232 'Music Theory IV' is a 3-credit course that examines borrowed chords and other types of chromatic harmonies, and surveys the harmonic and melodic conventions used in 20th and 21st century music.

referenceMUS A163W Private Lessons: Woodwinds at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires department approval for registration, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and cannot be petitioned to substitute for juried lessons (MUS A161, MUS A162, MUS A261, MUS A262, MUS A361, MUS A362, MUS A461, and MUS A462).

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A262R (Private Lessons: Percussion) at the University of Alaska Anchorage must attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts and perform a jury each semester.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A164W Private Lessons: Woodwinds provides individual, non-juried music instruction for non-majors studying woodwinds, carries 1-2 credits, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and requires department approval for registration.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A262W (Private Lessons: Woodwinds) at the University of Alaska Anchorage must attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts and perform a jury each semester.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A362S Private Lessons: Strings at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, perform a jury each semester, and maintain concurrent enrollment in an appropriate master class and ensemble.

procedureThe University of Alaska Anchorage Music course MUS A361O (Private Lessons: Organ) requires students to attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts, perform a jury each semester, and enroll concurrently in an appropriate master class and ensemble.

claimEnrollment in University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A361R (Private Lessons: Percussion) requires a minimum grade of C in the prerequisite course MUS A262R.

referenceMUS A361B Private Lessons: Brass is a 2-credit course at the University of Alaska Anchorage providing individual instruction for brass instruments. Students are required to attend department-approved recitals or concerts and perform a jury each semester, and registration requires concurrent enrollment in an appropriate master class and ensemble, plus department approval.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A262J Private Lessons: Jazz Vocals at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts and perform a jury each semester.

claimEnrollment in University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A361P (Private Lessons: Piano) requires a minimum grade of C in the prerequisite course MUS A262P.

claimThe University of Alaska Anchorage music courses MUS A462O (Organ), MUS A462P (Piano), MUS A462R (Percussion), MUS A462S (Strings), MUS A462V (Voice), and MUS A462W (Woodwinds) each provide 2 credits for individual music instruction.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A163S Private Lessons: Strings provides individual, non-juried music instruction for 1-2 credits.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A262H Private Lessons: Harpsichord provides individual music instruction for students studying harpsichord, requires enrollment concurrent with appropriate master class and ensemble, requires department approval, and has a prerequisite of MUS A261H with a minimum grade of C.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A362B provides individual music instruction for students studying brass and requires a prerequisite of MUS A361B with a minimum grade of C.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A302A Chamber Music and Accompanying (1 credit) examines the art of performing chamber music, sight-reading, and score-reading, and is designed for non-music majors.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A163W Private Lessons: Woodwinds provides individual, non-juried music instruction for 1-2 credits.

claimMUS A362V Private Lessons: Voice at the University of Alaska Anchorage is a continuation of MUS A361V.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage MUS A261J Private Lessons: Jazz Vocals course provides individual music instruction for students studying vocal jazz.

referenceMUS A462 at the University of Alaska Anchorage provides individual instruction for brass, guitar, harpsichord, organ, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds. Students must have completed MUS A461 with a minimum grade of C, and must concurrently enroll in a master class and ensemble, obtain department approval, attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, and perform a jury each semester.

procedureEnrollment in the course MUS A668B at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires concurrent enrollment in EDFN A695, graduate standing, admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching, department approval, and completion of the prerequisite course MUS A668A.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A163O Private Lessons: Organ provides individual, non-juried music instruction for 1-2 credits.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A262O Private Lessons: Organ provides individual music instruction for students studying organ, requires enrollment concurrent with appropriate master class and ensemble, requires department approval, and has a prerequisite of MUS A261O with a minimum grade of C.

claimMUS A467 Piano Master Class at the University of Alaska Anchorage is mandatory each semester for Bachelor of Music students pursuing music performance or music education concentrations, requires four semesters for Bachelor of Arts in Music students, and requires at least two performances per semester.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A164G Private Lessons: Guitar provides individual, non-juried music instruction for non-majors studying guitar, carries 1-2 credits, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and requires department approval for registration.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A164V Private Lessons: Voice provides individual, non-juried music instruction for non-majors studying voice, carries 1-2 credits, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and requires department approval for registration.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A303B University Wind Ensemble (2 credits) provides rehearsal and performance of band music and transcriptions from the Renaissance through the 21st century for woodwind, brass, and percussion majors.

claimMUS A466 Instrumental Master Class at the University of Alaska Anchorage is mandatory each semester for string, wind, guitar, and percussion majors, requires a minimum of 4 credits for Bachelor of Arts in Music students, and may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A466 Instrumental Master Class examines performance-practice issues for string, wind, guitar, and percussion players, including comparative analysis and discussion of instrumental literature from the early Baroque period through the 21st century.

procedureEnrollment in MUS A162P Private Lessons: Piano at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires concurrent enrollment in an appropriate master class and ensemble, as well as department approval.

referenceMUS A462G at the University of Alaska Anchorage provides individual guitar instruction. Students must have completed MUS A461G with a minimum grade of C, and must concurrently enroll in a master class and ensemble, obtain department approval, attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, and perform a jury each semester.

claimThe prerequisites for MUS A362J Private Lessons: Jazz Vocals at the University of Alaska Anchorage are a minimum grade of C in either MUS A361J or MUS A361V.

referenceMUS A163O Private Lessons: Organ at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires department approval for registration, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and cannot be petitioned to substitute for juried lessons (MUS A161, MUS A162, MUS A261, MUS A262, MUS A361, MUS A362, MUS A461, and MUS A462).

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage MUS A261 Private Lessons course provides individual music instruction for students studying brass, guitar, harpsichord, organ, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A362O Private Lessons: Organ at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, perform a jury each semester, and maintain concurrent enrollment in an appropriate master class and ensemble.

procedureStudents enrolled in music private lessons at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts and perform a jury each semester.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A164R Private Lessons: Percussion provides individual, non-juried music instruction for non-majors studying percussion, carries 1-2 credits, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and requires department approval for registration.

referenceMUS A462J at the University of Alaska Anchorage provides individual vocal jazz instruction. Students must have completed either MUS A162J or MUS A162V with a minimum grade of C, and must concurrently enroll in a master class and ensemble, obtain department approval, attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, and perform a jury each semester.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A262O Private Lessons: Organ at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts and perform a jury each semester.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A305 University Pep Band (1 credit) provides rehearsal and performance of contemporary and popular musical genres and can be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A303A University Wind Ensemble (1 credit) provides rehearsal and performance of band music and transcriptions from the Renaissance through the 21st century for non-music majors.

procedureMUS A261V Private Lessons: Voice at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires students to have completed MUS A162V with a minimum grade of C, enroll concurrently in an appropriate master class and ensemble, obtain department approval, attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, and perform a jury each semester.

claimThe prerequisite for MUS A362S Private Lessons: Strings at the University of Alaska Anchorage is a minimum grade of C in MUS A361S.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A262B Private Lessons: Brass at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts and perform a jury each semester.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A362H provides individual music instruction for students studying harpsichord and is a continuation of MUS A361H.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A313 Opera and Music Theatre Workshop (1 credit) provides rehearsal and performance of selected operas, operettas, and musical theatre, and only 4 credits of this course may be applied to Bachelor of Music degrees.

referenceMUS A356 Yup'ik Music and Dance Ensemble is a 3-credit course at the University of Alaska Anchorage that teaches movement, singing, drumming, and the cultural contextual aspects of Alaska Native dance, including history, culture, and connection to language. Prerequisites include a minimum grade of C in AKNS A201, AKNS A215, MUS A215, AKNS A216, or MUS A216.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A164P Private Lessons: Piano provides individual, non-juried music instruction for non-majors studying piano, carries 1-2 credits, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and requires department approval for registration.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A164S Private Lessons: Strings provides individual, non-juried music instruction for non-majors studying strings, carries 1-2 credits, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and requires department approval for registration.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage MUS A261G Private Lessons: Guitar course provides individual music instruction for students studying guitar.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A362P Private Lessons: Piano at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, perform a jury each semester, and maintain concurrent enrollment in an appropriate master class and ensemble.

referenceMUS A361 Private Lessons is a 2-credit course at the University of Alaska Anchorage providing individual instruction for brass, guitar, harpsichord, organ, percussion, piano, string, voice, and woodwinds. Students are required to attend department-approved recitals or concerts and perform a jury each semester, and registration requires concurrent enrollment in an appropriate master class and ensemble, plus department approval.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A361V provides individual music instruction for students studying voice and requires a prerequisite of MUS A262V with a minimum grade of C.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A164 Private Lessons provides individual, non-juried music instruction for non-majors studying brass, guitar, harpsichord, organ, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds for 1-2 credits.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A163R Private Lessons: Percussion provides individual, non-juried music instruction for 1-2 credits.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A163V Private Lessons: Voice provides individual, non-juried music instruction for 1-2 credits.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A307B University Sinfonia (2 credits) provides students the experience of studying and performing orchestral literature from various periods and styles and is intended for instrumental music majors.

procedureMUS A262 Private Lessons at the University of Alaska Anchorage provides individual music instruction for students studying brass, guitar, harpsichord, organ, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds, and requires students to attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts and perform a jury each semester.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A261 Private Lessons at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts and perform a jury each semester.

procedureMUS A261W Private Lessons: Woodwinds at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires students to have completed MUS A162W with a minimum grade of C, enroll concurrently in an appropriate master class and ensemble, obtain department approval, attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, and perform a jury each semester.

claimThe prerequisite for MUS A362O Private Lessons: Organ at the University of Alaska Anchorage is a minimum grade of C in MUS A361O.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A262P Private Lessons: Piano at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend weekly private lessons, attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts, and perform a jury each semester.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A262S (Private Lessons: Strings) provides individual music instruction for students studying strings and requires enrollment concurrent with an appropriate master class and ensemble, department approval, and a minimum grade of C in MUS A261R.

referenceMUS A462B at the University of Alaska Anchorage provides individual brass instruction. Students must have completed MUS A461B with a minimum grade of C, and must concurrently enroll in a master class and ensemble, obtain department approval, attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, and perform a jury each semester.

procedureThe University of Alaska Anchorage Music course MUS A361J (Private Lessons: Jazz Vocals) requires students to attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts, perform a jury each semester, and enroll concurrently in an appropriate master class and ensemble.

claimMUS A468 Voice Master Class at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires weekly master classes and at least two performances for each topic, and may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage MUS A261B Private Lessons: Brass course provides individual music instruction for students studying brass instruments.

claimMUS A162R Private Lessons: Percussion at the University of Alaska Anchorage provides individual music instruction for students studying percussion and is a continuation of MUS A161R.

referenceThe course MUS A668B, titled 'Methods for Teaching Music II, K-12', is worth 3 credits at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A262J Private Lessons: Jazz Vocals provides individual music instruction for students studying vocal jazz, requires enrollment concurrent with appropriate master class and ensemble, requires department approval, and has a prerequisite of MUS A261J or MUS A261V with a minimum grade of C.

referenceMUS A163P Private Lessons: Piano at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires department approval for registration, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and cannot be petitioned to substitute for juried lessons (MUS A161, MUS A162, MUS A261, MUS A262, MUS A361, MUS A362, MUS A461, and MUS A462).

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A162P Private Lessons: Piano at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts and perform a jury each semester, in addition to lessons.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A234 'Aural Skills IV' is a 1-credit course that develops skills in reading and hearing music through the study of sight singing and dictation.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A262B Private Lessons: Brass provides individual music instruction for students studying brass, requires enrollment concurrent with appropriate master class and ensemble, requires department approval, and has a prerequisite of MUS A261B with a minimum grade of C.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A301B (University Singers) provides rehearsal and performance experiences in a large choral-ensemble setting, covers repertoire from the Renaissance to the present day, may be repeated for credit, and offers ensemble credit for music majors.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A262H Private Lessons: Harpsichord at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend weekly private lessons, attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts, and perform a jury each semester.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A468 Voice Master Class is a seminar in performance practice for singers that includes the analysis, discussion, and performance of solo vocal literature from the early Baroque through the 21st century.

referenceMUS A163S Private Lessons: Strings at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires department approval for registration, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and cannot be petitioned to substitute for juried lessons (MUS A161, MUS A162, MUS A261, MUS A262, MUS A361, MUS A362, MUS A461, and MUS A462).

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A362G provides individual music instruction for students studying guitar and requires a prerequisite of MUS A361G with a minimum grade of C.

claimEnrollment in University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A361O (Private Lessons: Organ) requires a minimum grade of C in the prerequisite course MUS A262O.

referenceMUS A163V Private Lessons: Voice at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires department approval for registration, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and cannot be petitioned to substitute for juried lessons (MUS A161, MUS A162, MUS A261, MUS A262, MUS A361, MUS A362, MUS A461, and MUS A462).

referenceMUS A163H Private Lessons: Harpsichord at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires department approval for registration, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and cannot be petitioned to substitute for juried lessons (MUS A161, MUS A162, MUS A261, MUS A262, MUS A361, MUS A362, MUS A461, and MUS A462).

procedureMUS A261P Private Lessons: Piano at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires students to have completed MUS A162O with a minimum grade of C, enroll concurrently in an appropriate master class and ensemble, obtain department approval, attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, and perform a jury each semester.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A215 Music of Alaska Natives and Indigenous Peoples of Northern Regions explores music and dance practices of Alaska Native and Indigenous peoples of the circumpolar north, uses interdisciplinary methods to examine historical and social dynamics, introduces ethnomusicology theory and research methods, carries 3 credits, is crosslisted with AKNS A215, requires WRTG A111 with a minimum grade of C as a prerequisite, and carries UAA Fine Arts, Intercultural Fluency, and Alaska Native-Themed GER attributes.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A361W provides individual music instruction for students studying woodwinds and requires a prerequisite of MUS A262W with a minimum grade of C.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A362J Private Lessons: Jazz Vocals at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, perform a jury each semester, and maintain concurrent enrollment in an appropriate master class and ensemble.

referenceMUS A361G Private Lessons: Guitar is a 2-credit course at the University of Alaska Anchorage providing individual instruction for guitar.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A231 'Music Theory III' is a 3-credit course that examines functional harmony, 4-voice part writing, harmonization of melodies, chromatic harmony, modulation, secondary-dominant functions, altered chords, and the analysis of binary and ternary forms.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A262V (Private Lessons: Voice) provides individual music instruction for students studying voice and requires enrollment concurrent with an appropriate master class and ensemble, department approval, and a minimum grade of C in MUS A261S.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage MUS A261O Private Lessons: Organ course provides individual music instruction for students studying organ.

procedureRegistration for music private lessons at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires concurrent enrollment in an appropriate master class and ensemble, as well as department approval.

referenceMUS A164 Private Lessons at the University of Alaska Anchorage may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A218A 'Alaska Native Drummaking Techniques: Athabascan and Southeast Style' is a 3-credit studio course where students learn the fundamentals of making hand drums in the Athabascan and Southeast Alaskan Indian style and study the living tradition of Alaska Native drum practices.

claimThe prerequisite for MUS A362R Private Lessons: Percussion at the University of Alaska Anchorage is a minimum grade of C in MUS A361R.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A307A University Sinfonia (1 credit) provides students the experience of studying and performing orchestral literature from various periods and styles and is intended for non-music majors.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage MUS A261H Private Lessons: Harpsichord course provides individual music instruction for students studying harpsichord.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A164B Private Lessons: Brass provides individual, non-juried music instruction for non-majors studying brass, carries 1-2 credits, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and requires department approval for registration.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A262V (Private Lessons: Voice) at the University of Alaska Anchorage must attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts and perform a jury each semester.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A467 Piano Master Class examines the performance practice and comparative analysis of piano literature, including styles and periods from the early Baroque through the 21st century.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A262S (Private Lessons: Strings) at the University of Alaska Anchorage must attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts and perform a jury each semester.

procedureMUS A261R Private Lessons: Percussion at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires students to have completed MUS A162R with a minimum grade of C, enroll concurrently in an appropriate master class and ensemble, obtain department approval, attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, and perform a jury each semester.

referenceMUS A462H at the University of Alaska Anchorage provides individual harpsichord instruction. Students must have completed MUS A461H with a minimum grade of C, and must concurrently enroll in a master class and ensemble, obtain department approval, attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, and perform a jury each semester.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A262R (Private Lessons: Percussion) provides individual music instruction for students studying percussion and requires enrollment concurrent with an appropriate master class and ensemble, department approval, and a minimum grade of C in MUS A261P.

procedureMUS A261S Private Lessons: Strings at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires students to have completed MUS A162S with a minimum grade of C, enroll concurrently in an appropriate master class and ensemble, obtain department approval, attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, and perform a jury each semester.

claimEnrollment in University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A361J (Private Lessons: Jazz Vocals) requires a minimum grade of C in either prerequisite course MUS A162V or MUS A262V.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A218B 'Alaska Native Drummaking Techniques: Inupiaq and Yup'ik Style' is a 3-credit studio course where students learn the fundamentals of making handheld frame drums in the Inupiaq and Yup'ik Alaskan Native tradition and study the living tradition of Alaska Native drum practices.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A290 (Selected Topics in Music) is designed for non-music majors, offers 1-3 credits, may be repeated with a change in subtitle, and may be stacked with MUS A490.

referenceMUS A163R Private Lessons: Percussion at the University of Alaska Anchorage requires department approval for registration, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and cannot be petitioned to substitute for juried lessons (MUS A161, MUS A162, MUS A261, MUS A262, MUS A361, MUS A362, MUS A461, and MUS A462).

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A224 'History of Jazz' is a 3-credit course that introduces the history and development of jazz from its early heritage to the present, emphasizing representative styles and individual or group contributors.

procedureThe University of Alaska Anchorage Music course MUS A361R (Private Lessons: Percussion) requires students to attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts, perform a jury each semester, and enroll concurrently in an appropriate master class and ensemble.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A220 'Music in Western Culture' is a 3-credit course that examines stylistic developments and structures of important musical genres of Western art music within their historical and cultural contexts.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A362R Private Lessons: Percussion at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend a set number of department-approved recitals or concerts, perform a jury each semester, and maintain concurrent enrollment in an appropriate master class and ensemble.

claimThe prerequisite for MUS A362P Private Lessons: Piano at the University of Alaska Anchorage is a minimum grade of D in MUS A361P.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A233 'Aural Skills III' is a 1-credit course that develops skills in reading and hearing music through the study of sight singing and dictation.

referenceMUS A315 Jazz Theory I is a 3-credit course at the University of Alaska Anchorage that covers jazz modulation, sequence, transposition, arranging, and voicing through analysis and dictation. Prerequisites include MUS A132 with a minimum grade of C, and registration requires the ability to read music, a theory background, and basic ability on an instrument.

claimThe University of Alaska Anchorage MUS A362W Private Lessons: Woodwinds course provides individual music instruction for students studying woodwinds and requires a minimum grade of C in the prerequisite course MUS A361W.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A262W (Private Lessons: Woodwinds) provides individual music instruction for students studying woodwinds and requires enrollment concurrent with an appropriate master class and ensemble, department approval, and a minimum grade of C in MUS A261V.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A668A Methods for Teaching Music I, K-12 provides students with the fundamentals of standards-based curriculum planning and assessment for diverse student populations in elementary classrooms, including an overview of content areas typically taught in K-12 music curriculum.

claimPrerequisites for MUS A162P Private Lessons: Piano at the University of Alaska Anchorage include completion of MUS A161P with a minimum grade of C.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A163H Private Lessons: Harpsichord provides individual, non-juried music instruction for 1-2 credits.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A164O Private Lessons: Organ provides individual, non-juried music instruction for non-majors studying organ, carries 1-2 credits, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and requires department approval for registration.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A301A (University Singers) provides rehearsal and performance experiences in a large choral-ensemble setting, covers repertoire from the Renaissance to the present day, may be repeated for credit, and offers elective credit for non-music majors.

referenceMUS A316 Jazz Theory II is a 3-credit course at the University of Alaska Anchorage that applies skills from MUS A315, including modulation, sequence, transposition, arranging, and voicing, with compositions performed by lab groups. Prerequisites include MUS A315 with a minimum grade of C.

procedureStudents enrolled in MUS A262G Private Lessons: Guitar at the University of Alaska Anchorage are required to attend weekly private lessons, attend a set number of department-approved recitals and/or concerts, and perform a jury each semester.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A262G Private Lessons: Guitar provides individual music instruction for students studying guitar, requires enrollment concurrent with appropriate master class and ensemble, requires department approval, and has a prerequisite of MUS A261G with a minimum grade of C.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A164H Private Lessons: Harpsichord provides individual, non-juried music instruction for non-majors studying harpsichord, carries 1-2 credits, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, and requires department approval for registration.

referenceThe University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A163P Private Lessons: Piano provides individual, non-juried music instruction for 1-2 credits.

claimEnrollment in University of Alaska Anchorage course MUS A361H (Private Lessons: Harpsichord) requires a minimum grade of C in the prerequisite course MUS A262G.