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. Those students who we cannot assign to a studio under this class number are free to contact the Student Teaching Division at 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, SEPTEMBER 1, 2006.

ALL AUDITIONS HELD 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

Auditions are held prior to the start of each semester. Please email Professor Jessica Johnson (jgjohnson@wisc.edu or 263-1927) for more information.

• 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.
• Music in Performance (660-114) 1 cr.- Descriptive lectures on chamber music with live performances by instructor, faculty and guests.
• 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. – Concepts of music, basic skills and vocabulary developed through singing and playing assorted instruments as well as introduction to selected music literature.
• 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