Bachelor of Music

Our Program

Read about an award-winning Bachelor of Music graduate.

Humber's Bachelor of Music program is unlike any other four-year bachelor degree in music in North America. By combining the latest recording technologies and entrepreneurial business strategies with performance, production, songwriting, and composition in jazz, pop, R&B, Latin and world music, graduates will be well equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today's music world.

After two years of core music courses, students will choose electives in arranging, composition, advanced improvisation, film scoring, recording/production techniques and songwriting along with mandatory courses in music business, creative development, and music production. These all lead to a third-year final recital and a fourth-year recording project.

Students in the Music degree program develop musicianship and artistry by presenting their own recitals, arranging and composing original material, and recording and marketing their own music. In addition, students take courses in music history, pedagogy, theory, aural training, improvisation, ensembles, private lessons, music production and music business. Every student must complete a work placement component in the music industry to establish contacts and relationships with key companies and industry personnel. All students will complete a major recording project/portfolio in their fourth year. The assembled portfolio, which includes a complete press kit and professional-quality recording, as well as other promotional materials, functions as a student's calling card for entrance into the music industry upon graduation.

Your Career

Your Career
Chart a freelance career in your favourite section of the music industry, whether as a performing artist, clinician, producer, songwriter, arranger or composer in a wide range of styles and idioms.

Our Faculty
For information regarding faculty credentials for this program, visit humber.ca/faculty.
Work Placement
Students are required to fulfill a work placement component designed to mirror the professional music world, which is largely characterized by contract, freelance and part-time employment. Students accumulate the equivalent of 450 hours of experience, which allows them to establish contacts and relationships with key companies and industry professionals.

Your Future Study Options
Qualified graduates of this program are eligible to apply for several programs at the master's degree level, or may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. Our graduates have gone on to master’s and teaching programs at many leading institutions.

For detailed information, visit humber.ca/transfer guide.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Grade 12U English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 65 per cent. If English is not your first language, refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy in this publication
- Five Grade 12U or M courses in addition to those listed above with a minimum 65 per cent overall average
- Successful completion of a performance audition on a major instrument, combined with music theory and ear training placement tests. (Audition fee $35.) For detailed information on audition requirements, visit the degree section at humber.ca/scapa/programs/music-programs/music-degree/program-details/how-apply-audition under How to Apply
Note: For further information, refer to the Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Mature students (applicants 21 years of age or over) and/or transfer students (applicants with postsecondary education) should refer to the Mature and Transfer Student Admissions Regulations for admission criteria.
Fees / Scholarships
The 2013/2014 fee for two semesters is
- domestic $8,071.28*
- international $12,950.
*Note: Price will vary according to instrument profile.

Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2013/2014 academic year.

Fees are subject to change. For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.

Alternative Course of Study
Humber also offers the Jazz Performance – Introduction to Commercial Jazz program 1226. Students who apply to the Bachelor of Music degree program may be recommended for the Jazz Performance – Introduction to Commercial Jazz program 1226. Students who complete that program must then re-audition for the degree program.

Curriculum (View the 2012/13 Curriculum)

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
MUS 1000	History of Contemporary Music and Culture 1 History of Contemporary Music and Culture 1 Course Code: MUS 1000 This course is the first in a series of three that examines the history and culture of contemporary music in North America. This course surveys the roots and stylistic development of contemporary music from the mid-19th century to the early 1940s including minstrelsy, Anglo-Celtic and American folk music, African-American work songs and spirituals, Tin Pan Alley popular music, marches and the various ballroom dance crazes, ragtime and early jazz, the blues, hillbilly music, Broadway musicals and early sound film, gospel music, western swing, and big band swing.
MUS 1006	Aural Training 1 Aural Training 1 Course Code: MUS 1006 This course is designed to develop musical sensitivity, as well as perception and control of the elements of contemporary music through a variety of exercises in listening, singing, playing, and transcribing. Students will master basic rudiments of melody, harmony and rhythm necessary for simple transcription and sight singing.
MUS 1008	Functional Piano Keyboard 1 Functional Piano Keyboard 1 Course Code: MUS 1008 This course helps non-keyboard majors acquire keyboard skills that support and facilitate the application and learning of theory, ear training, and arranging. Because many students choose to continue on with keyboard studies, fundamental keyboard technique, principles of fingering and posture are also covered.
MUS 1010	Contemporary Music Theory and Improvisation 1 Contemporary Music Theory and Improvisation 1 Course Code: MUS 1010 This course introduces students to the theory and application of jazz and contemporary music. Students learn to play, write, identify and aurally recognize the basic vocabulary of music theory. Musical terminology and notation, calligraphy skills, symbolization, time signatures, key signatures, intervals, scales, and chord structures are covered. Students explore melody, harmony, rhythm and musical form, and the interaction of these elements in jazz and contemporary music repertoire. The Improvisation Lab component is designed to apply many of the theoretical concepts introduced in the course and develop the performer?s ability to improvise both vocally and instrumentally using basic scales and harmonies in a variety of styles (bebop, blues, funk, contemporary jazz and various Latin styles). Performance practice, stylistic nuance and the application of music theory and aural training are assessed.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
MUS 1001	History of Contemporary Music and Culture 2 History of Contemporary Music and Culture 2 Course Code: MUS 1001 This course is the second of three that examines the history and culture of contemporary music in North America. It surveys the stylistic development of contemporary music from the end of the Swing Era to the late 1960s. Genres include Bebop, cool jazz and hard bop, free jazz, rumba, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, Soul music, early rock and roll and rockabilly, country and western, bluegrass, the folk revival, the British invasion, the Beatles, and psychedelic rock.
MUS 1007	Aural Training 2 Aural Training 2 Course Code: MUS 1007 This course is designed to develop musical sensitivity, as well as perception and control of the elements of contemporary music through a variety of exercises in listening, singing, playing, and transcribing. Students will master intermediate-level rudiments of melody, harmony and rhythm necessary for transcription and sight singing.
MUS 1008	Functional Piano Keyboard 1 Functional Piano Keyboard 1 Course Code: MUS 1008 This course helps non-keyboard majors acquire keyboard skills that support and facilitate the application and learning of theory, ear training, and arranging. Because many students choose to continue on with keyboard studies, fundamental keyboard technique, principles of fingering and posture are also covered.
MUS 1011	Contemporary Music Theory and Improvisation 2 Contemporary Music Theory and Improvisation 2 Course Code: MUS 1011 This course applies the theoretical knowledge of basic music vocabulary to the analysis of chord progressions, melodies, rhythms and song forms. Simple chord progressions such as minor blues and rhythm changes are introduced, and students are given further analytical tools. Topics include chord function and substitution (like-function, tritone and subdominant minor), Roman numeral analysis, voice leading, asymmetrical time signatures, harmonic rhythm, advanced chord structures and modes of the melodic minor and harmonic minor scales. The Improvisation Lab component applies many of the theoretical concepts introduced in the course and develops the performer?s ability to improvise both vocally and instrumentally on standard repertoire using a variety of scales and harmonies in different musical styles (bebop, blues, funk, contemporary jazz and various Latin styles). Performance practice, stylistic nuance and the application of music theory and aural training are assessed.

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
MUS 2006	Aural Training 3 Aural Training 3 Course Code: MUS 2006 This course further develops the aural skills of the contemporary musician. Intermediate aural and written exercises for melody, harmony and rhythm are covered. Topics include sight singing, dictation, written and recorded transcription assignments and song study.
MUS 2008	Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Music 1 Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Music 1 Course Code: MUS 2008 This course examines the critical discourse relating to the history, sociology and philosophy of contemporary musical expression in North America. Students critically analyze the influence of critical theory, technology, ideology, aesthetics, class, ethnicity, race, age and gender, on various genres of music including jazz-rock fusion, jazz neo-classicism, progressive rock, heavy metal, singer-songwriters, disco, and punk rock. Class discussions centre on readings in sociology, musicology and philosophy and serve to enrich the students? perception and understanding of the music experience and contemporary culture.
MUS 2012	Contemporary Music Theory and Improvisation 3 Contemporary Music Theory and Improvisation 3 Course Code: MUS 2012 This course builds on a solid foundation of musical literacy and explores more advanced theoretical concepts all allow students to play, write and analyze at a higher level. Topics include advanced voice-leading concepts, melody writing, sequences and motives, diminished and whole-tone harmony, chord/scale relationships, voicing techniques, reharmonization techniques, score and part writing, instrument transpositions, roman numeral, functional, melodic and formal analysis methods and other subjects. The Improvisation Lab component applies many of the theoretical concepts introduced in the course and develops the performer?s ability to improvise both vocally and instrumentally on standard repertoire using a variety of scales and harmonies in different musical styles (bebop, blues, funk, contemporary jazz and various Latin styles). Performance practice, stylistic nuance and the application of music theory and aural training are assessed.
MUS 2014	Introduction to Music Technologies 1 Introduction to Music Technologies 1 Course Code: MUS 2014 This course introduces various software and hardware tools and techniques pertaining to MIDI sequencing, computer music notation, and digital audio workstations. Students are introduced to contemporary methods of music composition, arranging, recording and production using current hardware and computer applications with particular emphasis on Sibelius and Pro Tools LE software. Course activity will include learning to program various elements of music notation and score organization in Sibelius, and learning basic principles in analog and digital audio, signal processing, and layout of digital audio workstations. The skills taught in this course will help facilitate the completion of theory and arranging assignments for other courses in the program, as well as prepare students for using more advanced production facilities in their third and fourth years.

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
MUS 2007	Aural Training 4 Aural Training 4 Course Code: MUS 2007 This course is designed to develop musical sensitivity, as well as perception and control of the elements of contemporary music through a variety of exercises in listening, singing, playing, and transcribing. Students will master advanced level rudiments of melody, harmony and rhythm and improve their transcription and sight-singing skills to include atonality and 12-tone serialism.
MUS 2009	Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Music 2 Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Music 2 Course Code: MUS 2009 This course further examines the critical discourse relating to the history, sociology and philosophy of contemporary musical expression in North America. Students critically analyze the influence of technology, ideology, aesthetics, class, ethnicity, race, age and gender, on various genres of music including new wave, hip hop, alternative rock, MTV and music video, world beat and electronica. Class discussions centre on readings in sociology, musicology and philosophy and serve to enrich the students? perception and understanding of the music experience and contemporary culture.
MUS 2013	Contemporary Music Theory and Improvisation 4 Contemporary Music Theory and Improvisation 4 Course Code: MUS 2013 This course builds on a solid foundation of musical literacy and explores more advanced theoretical concepts all allow students to play, write and analyze at a higher level. Topics include advanced melodic analysis, slash chord and polychord harmony, world rhythms, two-part counterpoint, twelve-tone music and other topics. It culminates with a final composition project. The Improvisation Lab component applies many of the theoretical concepts introduced in the course and develops the performer?s ability to improvise both vocally and instrumentally on standard repertoire using a variety of scales and harmonies in different musical styles (bebop, blues, funk, contemporary jazz and various Latin styles). Performance practice, stylistic nuance and the application of music theory and aural training are assessed.
MUS 2015	Introduction to Music Technology 2 Introduction to Music Technology 2 Course Code:

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Name
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
MEL OR MEP	Music Elective Music Elective Course Code: MEL or MEP MEL 3056 Scoring Techniques for Picture 1 This course offers a practical examination of the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the aesthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3057 Scoring Techniques for Picture 2 This course further examines the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the esthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1 This course is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising, as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 2 This course is a continuation of MEL. 370 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1and is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3072 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 1 This course provides students with the necessary skills to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in diverse styles of music. Each family of instruments (i.e. saxophones, strings, brass, woodwinds, vocal choir, etc.) is examined in depth and their role in the large orchestra discussed. Through a study of orchestration, as well as analytical listening to the great arrangers past and present, the student gains the ability to orchestrate music for a variety of instrumental settings in different musical styles. Technological developments such as the use of computers, synthesizers and MIDI equipment are also addressed. Students have the opportunity to hear their arrangements played in class where the instructor and student peers may offer constructive criticism. MEL 3073 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. By analyzing aural and written materials students develop a broad understanding of musical form and the materials that help to create cohesive musical structures. Through practical application of these concepts students begin to incorporate these ideas into their own compositions. MEL 3074 MEL 3075 MEL 3076 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 1 This course surveys the techniques and styles of popular songwriting in a variety of genres including: Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, brill building, rock, singer-songwriter, rhythm and blues and contemporary pop. Students initially develop the practical comprehension of popular song forms and structures through a selected analysis of the history of contemporary songwriting. MEL 3077 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 2 The fundamental elements and applications of contemporary songwriting become the focus of in-depth discussion in a workshop format, in which students present their own compositions and demos as the base materials. Students develop critical perspectives of their own work, and learn to apply industry standards. Reference points for this course are state-of-the-art - including models from the current professional working community, the educational materials used by the SAC (Songwriter's Association of Canada), and the texts of educational writers such as Davis, Pattison, Perricone, Kachulis, Josefs and Braheny. MEL 4070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 3 This course is a continuation of MEL 301 and is designed for the advanced jazz improviser. Emphasis is on developing a modern approach to jazz improvisation, also stressing the appropriate repertoire for this genre. Players such as Jerry Bergonzi, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, and Kenny Wheeler will be studied in this class. MEL 4071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 4 MEL 4072 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 1 This course enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the Graduation Recording Project final submission. MEL 4073 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 2 This course further enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the graduation recording project final submission. MEL 4074 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 1 MEL 4075 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. Through analyzing and emulating significant historical models of small band jazz writing, the student will gain proficiency in different styles and in writing for various ensembles. MEL 4076 MEL 4077 MEP 3050 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 1 This course will examine the use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a music recording in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and the analysis of both professional and student recordings. Special attention will be given to the effectiveness of subtle signal processing in various post-production stages of a project. MEP 3051 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 2 This course will examine the advanced use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a musical piece in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. For example, the impact of musical key choice, EQ, or instrumentation on the soundscape, and consequently the emotional content is analyzed. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies, as well as analysis of both professional and student recordings. MEP 3052 Live Music Production 1 This course is designed for those students who want additional hands-on experience in the studio to focus on live PA and studio recording performance issues. The class examines the contemporary practice of performance for recordings by focusing on performance issues around the microphone (especially for vocalists and soloists) and live-to-two-track recording situations. Discussion will include topics such as microphone technique, awareness of ensemble blend, and bringing the esthetic elements of live performance into the recording studio. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with members of the class and occasional guest artists. MEP 3053 Live Music Production 2 This course continues to examine the contemporary practice of recording and performance for recordings by giving students an opportunity to focus on practical recording sessions in class, while applying what they are learning in the Contemporary Methods of Recording and Master Class courses. The sessions performed in class will focus on performance issues around the microphone and on multi-track recording situations. Various scenarios will be created in the class to model a live performance situation that is also a recording. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with guest artists and with members of the class. MEP 4054 Advanced Music Production 1 This course will examine modern production techniques for a variety of musical genres and project types. Discussion will centre on contemporary producers of jazz and popular music in order that students learn to recognize various approaches to the art of production. In addition, detailed session planning including budgets and facility planning will be discussed for jazz, pop, and classical recordings. Attention will be paid to surround sound and what it has to offer for the artist and for the market. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4055 Advanced Music Production 2 This course is designed to develop the technical and artistic abilities of those seeking advanced production skills and prepare them for entry into the music industry. Students will learn about the production process for audio when it is part of a larger project such as the Internet, TV or film. Using the resources provided by guest artists and ensembles, a range of advanced production techniques and strategies are explored, critiqued and evaluated. MEP 4074 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 1 This course will examine the advanced techniques of multi-track recording and mixing through theoretical discussion and practical application. Overdub technique; signal routing, punching, microphone technique, signal routing, equipment connection and latency are discussed, as well as the impact of these technical issues on the artistic process. Students will be given projects to edit and mix and will improve their hands-on skills with the digital audio workstations. The pros and cons of various levels of production practice are discussed and experienced through diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4075 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 2 A detailed study focusing on the technical and artistic details involved in mixing music for various formats (2.0, 5.1, 7.1, CD, DVD, film, TV, publicity, etc.), and the need for professional mastering. Several projects that present different challenges will be provided or created. Also covering the proper encoding of PQ info, TOC, UPC, ISRC, and other user data, and the technical aspects of various delivery options CDR, DDP, etc. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MSB 2500 Brass Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2501 Brass Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2502 Contemporary Music Ensembles MSB 2503 Drumming Ensemble Part 1 MSB 2504 Drumming Ensemble Part 2 MSB 2505 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2506 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2507 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2508 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2509 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 1 MSB 2510 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 2 MSB 2511 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2512 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2513 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2514 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2515 R and B Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2516 R and B Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2517 Rhythm Reading ? Part 1 MSB 2518 Rhythm Reading ? Part 2 MSB 2519 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2520 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2521 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2522 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2523 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2524 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2525 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 1 MSB 2526 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 2 MSB 2527 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 1 MSB 2528 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 2 MSB 2529 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 1 MSB 2530 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 2 MSB 2531 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2532 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2533 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2534 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2535 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2536 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2537 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2538 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 2
MEL OR MEP	Music Elective Music Elective Course Code: MEL or MEP MEL 3056 Scoring Techniques for Picture 1 This course offers a practical examination of the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the aesthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3057 Scoring Techniques for Picture 2 This course further examines the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the esthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1 This course is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising, as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 2 This course is a continuation of MEL. 370 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1and is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3072 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 1 This course provides students with the necessary skills to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in diverse styles of music. Each family of instruments (i.e. saxophones, strings, brass, woodwinds, vocal choir, etc.) is examined in depth and their role in the large orchestra discussed. Through a study of orchestration, as well as analytical listening to the great arrangers past and present, the student gains the ability to orchestrate music for a variety of instrumental settings in different musical styles. Technological developments such as the use of computers, synthesizers and MIDI equipment are also addressed. Students have the opportunity to hear their arrangements played in class where the instructor and student peers may offer constructive criticism. MEL 3073 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. By analyzing aural and written materials students develop a broad understanding of musical form and the materials that help to create cohesive musical structures. Through practical application of these concepts students begin to incorporate these ideas into their own compositions. MEL 3074 MEL 3075 MEL 3076 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 1 This course surveys the techniques and styles of popular songwriting in a variety of genres including: Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, brill building, rock, singer-songwriter, rhythm and blues and contemporary pop. Students initially develop the practical comprehension of popular song forms and structures through a selected analysis of the history of contemporary songwriting. MEL 3077 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 2 The fundamental elements and applications of contemporary songwriting become the focus of in-depth discussion in a workshop format, in which students present their own compositions and demos as the base materials. Students develop critical perspectives of their own work, and learn to apply industry standards. Reference points for this course are state-of-the-art - including models from the current professional working community, the educational materials used by the SAC (Songwriter's Association of Canada), and the texts of educational writers such as Davis, Pattison, Perricone, Kachulis, Josefs and Braheny. MEL 4070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 3 This course is a continuation of MEL 301 and is designed for the advanced jazz improviser. Emphasis is on developing a modern approach to jazz improvisation, also stressing the appropriate repertoire for this genre. Players such as Jerry Bergonzi, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, and Kenny Wheeler will be studied in this class. MEL 4071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 4 MEL 4072 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 1 This course enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the Graduation Recording Project final submission. MEL 4073 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 2 This course further enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the graduation recording project final submission. MEL 4074 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 1 MEL 4075 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. Through analyzing and emulating significant historical models of small band jazz writing, the student will gain proficiency in different styles and in writing for various ensembles. MEL 4076 MEL 4077 MEP 3050 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 1 This course will examine the use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a music recording in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and the analysis of both professional and student recordings. Special attention will be given to the effectiveness of subtle signal processing in various post-production stages of a project. MEP 3051 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 2 This course will examine the advanced use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a musical piece in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. For example, the impact of musical key choice, EQ, or instrumentation on the soundscape, and consequently the emotional content is analyzed. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies, as well as analysis of both professional and student recordings. MEP 3052 Live Music Production 1 This course is designed for those students who want additional hands-on experience in the studio to focus on live PA and studio recording performance issues. The class examines the contemporary practice of performance for recordings by focusing on performance issues around the microphone (especially for vocalists and soloists) and live-to-two-track recording situations. Discussion will include topics such as microphone technique, awareness of ensemble blend, and bringing the esthetic elements of live performance into the recording studio. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with members of the class and occasional guest artists. MEP 3053 Live Music Production 2 This course continues to examine the contemporary practice of recording and performance for recordings by giving students an opportunity to focus on practical recording sessions in class, while applying what they are learning in the Contemporary Methods of Recording and Master Class courses. The sessions performed in class will focus on performance issues around the microphone and on multi-track recording situations. Various scenarios will be created in the class to model a live performance situation that is also a recording. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with guest artists and with members of the class. MEP 4054 Advanced Music Production 1 This course will examine modern production techniques for a variety of musical genres and project types. Discussion will centre on contemporary producers of jazz and popular music in order that students learn to recognize various approaches to the art of production. In addition, detailed session planning including budgets and facility planning will be discussed for jazz, pop, and classical recordings. Attention will be paid to surround sound and what it has to offer for the artist and for the market. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4055 Advanced Music Production 2 This course is designed to develop the technical and artistic abilities of those seeking advanced production skills and prepare them for entry into the music industry. Students will learn about the production process for audio when it is part of a larger project such as the Internet, TV or film. Using the resources provided by guest artists and ensembles, a range of advanced production techniques and strategies are explored, critiqued and evaluated. MEP 4074 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 1 This course will examine the advanced techniques of multi-track recording and mixing through theoretical discussion and practical application. Overdub technique; signal routing, punching, microphone technique, signal routing, equipment connection and latency are discussed, as well as the impact of these technical issues on the artistic process. Students will be given projects to edit and mix and will improve their hands-on skills with the digital audio workstations. The pros and cons of various levels of production practice are discussed and experienced through diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4075 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 2 A detailed study focusing on the technical and artistic details involved in mixing music for various formats (2.0, 5.1, 7.1, CD, DVD, film, TV, publicity, etc.), and the need for professional mastering. Several projects that present different challenges will be provided or created. Also covering the proper encoding of PQ info, TOC, UPC, ISRC, and other user data, and the technical aspects of various delivery options CDR, DDP, etc. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MSB 2500 Brass Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2501 Brass Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2502 Contemporary Music Ensembles MSB 2503 Drumming Ensemble Part 1 MSB 2504 Drumming Ensemble Part 2 MSB 2505 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2506 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2507 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2508 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2509 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 1 MSB 2510 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 2 MSB 2511 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2512 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2513 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2514 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2515 R and B Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2516 R and B Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2517 Rhythm Reading ? Part 1 MSB 2518 Rhythm Reading ? Part 2 MSB 2519 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2520 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2521 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2522 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2523 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2524 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2525 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 1 MSB 2526 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 2 MSB 2527 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 1 MSB 2528 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 2 MSB 2529 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 1 MSB 2530 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 2 MSB 2531 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2532 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2533 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2534 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2535 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2536 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2537 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2538 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 2
MUS 3004	Master Class in Music Production 1 Master Class in Music Production 1 Course Code: MUS 3004 This course will expose students to a variety of musical and production scenarios through a study of the evolution of music producing, and through in-class recording sessions. These sessions will allow students to apply the work being done in the Creative Development course, and will result in each student having a recording of themselves. Significant recordings and producers from the past century will be studied for their production value and relevance to music of the time. A variety of styles, instrumentation, and genres of music will be considered along with production practices for those scenarios. Further, a survey of historically important popular music producers such as Les Paul, Phil Spector, George Martin, Teo Macero and many others will also be undertaken.
MUS 3008	Creative Development Creative Development Course Code: MUS 3008 This course is designed to prepare the developing instrumentalist or vocalist with the requisite skills for a career as a professional live musician and bandleader. Performance, musicianship and leadership skills are taught and assessed through the presentation of mini-recitals and evaluations, culminating with an end-of-year fifty-five minute recital comprised of both original arrangements of existing repertoire and original material. This course works in tandem with the student?s Major Instrument Private Lesson 5 and 6 courses in helping students identify their musical strengths and artistic direction. Students will also adjudicate colleagues mini-recitals and promote open and honest criticism of one another?s work with a view towards self-improvement.

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Name
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
MEL OR MEP	Music Elective Music Elective Course Code: MEL or MEP MEL 3056 Scoring Techniques for Picture 1 This course offers a practical examination of the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the aesthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3057 Scoring Techniques for Picture 2 This course further examines the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the esthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1 This course is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising, as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 2 This course is a continuation of MEL. 370 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1and is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3072 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 1 This course provides students with the necessary skills to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in diverse styles of music. Each family of instruments (i.e. saxophones, strings, brass, woodwinds, vocal choir, etc.) is examined in depth and their role in the large orchestra discussed. Through a study of orchestration, as well as analytical listening to the great arrangers past and present, the student gains the ability to orchestrate music for a variety of instrumental settings in different musical styles. Technological developments such as the use of computers, synthesizers and MIDI equipment are also addressed. Students have the opportunity to hear their arrangements played in class where the instructor and student peers may offer constructive criticism. MEL 3073 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. By analyzing aural and written materials students develop a broad understanding of musical form and the materials that help to create cohesive musical structures. Through practical application of these concepts students begin to incorporate these ideas into their own compositions. MEL 3074 MEL 3075 MEL 3076 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 1 This course surveys the techniques and styles of popular songwriting in a variety of genres including: Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, brill building, rock, singer-songwriter, rhythm and blues and contemporary pop. Students initially develop the practical comprehension of popular song forms and structures through a selected analysis of the history of contemporary songwriting. MEL 3077 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 2 The fundamental elements and applications of contemporary songwriting become the focus of in-depth discussion in a workshop format, in which students present their own compositions and demos as the base materials. Students develop critical perspectives of their own work, and learn to apply industry standards. Reference points for this course are state-of-the-art - including models from the current professional working community, the educational materials used by the SAC (Songwriter's Association of Canada), and the texts of educational writers such as Davis, Pattison, Perricone, Kachulis, Josefs and Braheny. MEL 4070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 3 This course is a continuation of MEL 301 and is designed for the advanced jazz improviser. Emphasis is on developing a modern approach to jazz improvisation, also stressing the appropriate repertoire for this genre. Players such as Jerry Bergonzi, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, and Kenny Wheeler will be studied in this class. MEL 4071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 4 MEL 4072 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 1 This course enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the Graduation Recording Project final submission. MEL 4073 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 2 This course further enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the graduation recording project final submission. MEL 4074 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 1 MEL 4075 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. Through analyzing and emulating significant historical models of small band jazz writing, the student will gain proficiency in different styles and in writing for various ensembles. MEL 4076 MEL 4077 MEP 3050 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 1 This course will examine the use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a music recording in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and the analysis of both professional and student recordings. Special attention will be given to the effectiveness of subtle signal processing in various post-production stages of a project. MEP 3051 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 2 This course will examine the advanced use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a musical piece in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. For example, the impact of musical key choice, EQ, or instrumentation on the soundscape, and consequently the emotional content is analyzed. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies, as well as analysis of both professional and student recordings. MEP 3052 Live Music Production 1 This course is designed for those students who want additional hands-on experience in the studio to focus on live PA and studio recording performance issues. The class examines the contemporary practice of performance for recordings by focusing on performance issues around the microphone (especially for vocalists and soloists) and live-to-two-track recording situations. Discussion will include topics such as microphone technique, awareness of ensemble blend, and bringing the esthetic elements of live performance into the recording studio. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with members of the class and occasional guest artists. MEP 3053 Live Music Production 2 This course continues to examine the contemporary practice of recording and performance for recordings by giving students an opportunity to focus on practical recording sessions in class, while applying what they are learning in the Contemporary Methods of Recording and Master Class courses. The sessions performed in class will focus on performance issues around the microphone and on multi-track recording situations. Various scenarios will be created in the class to model a live performance situation that is also a recording. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with guest artists and with members of the class. MEP 4054 Advanced Music Production 1 This course will examine modern production techniques for a variety of musical genres and project types. Discussion will centre on contemporary producers of jazz and popular music in order that students learn to recognize various approaches to the art of production. In addition, detailed session planning including budgets and facility planning will be discussed for jazz, pop, and classical recordings. Attention will be paid to surround sound and what it has to offer for the artist and for the market. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4055 Advanced Music Production 2 This course is designed to develop the technical and artistic abilities of those seeking advanced production skills and prepare them for entry into the music industry. Students will learn about the production process for audio when it is part of a larger project such as the Internet, TV or film. Using the resources provided by guest artists and ensembles, a range of advanced production techniques and strategies are explored, critiqued and evaluated. MEP 4074 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 1 This course will examine the advanced techniques of multi-track recording and mixing through theoretical discussion and practical application. Overdub technique; signal routing, punching, microphone technique, signal routing, equipment connection and latency are discussed, as well as the impact of these technical issues on the artistic process. Students will be given projects to edit and mix and will improve their hands-on skills with the digital audio workstations. The pros and cons of various levels of production practice are discussed and experienced through diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4075 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 2 A detailed study focusing on the technical and artistic details involved in mixing music for various formats (2.0, 5.1, 7.1, CD, DVD, film, TV, publicity, etc.), and the need for professional mastering. Several projects that present different challenges will be provided or created. Also covering the proper encoding of PQ info, TOC, UPC, ISRC, and other user data, and the technical aspects of various delivery options CDR, DDP, etc. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MSB 2500 Brass Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2501 Brass Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2502 Contemporary Music Ensembles MSB 2503 Drumming Ensemble Part 1 MSB 2504 Drumming Ensemble Part 2 MSB 2505 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2506 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2507 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2508 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2509 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 1 MSB 2510 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 2 MSB 2511 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2512 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2513 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2514 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2515 R and B Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2516 R and B Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2517 Rhythm Reading ? Part 1 MSB 2518 Rhythm Reading ? Part 2 MSB 2519 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2520 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2521 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2522 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2523 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2524 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2525 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 1 MSB 2526 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 2 MSB 2527 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 1 MSB 2528 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 2 MSB 2529 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 1 MSB 2530 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 2 MSB 2531 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2532 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2533 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2534 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2535 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2536 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2537 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2538 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 2
MEL OR MEP	Music Elective Music Elective Course Code: MEL or MEP MEL 3056 Scoring Techniques for Picture 1 This course offers a practical examination of the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the aesthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3057 Scoring Techniques for Picture 2 This course further examines the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the esthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1 This course is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising, as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 2 This course is a continuation of MEL. 370 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1and is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3072 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 1 This course provides students with the necessary skills to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in diverse styles of music. Each family of instruments (i.e. saxophones, strings, brass, woodwinds, vocal choir, etc.) is examined in depth and their role in the large orchestra discussed. Through a study of orchestration, as well as analytical listening to the great arrangers past and present, the student gains the ability to orchestrate music for a variety of instrumental settings in different musical styles. Technological developments such as the use of computers, synthesizers and MIDI equipment are also addressed. Students have the opportunity to hear their arrangements played in class where the instructor and student peers may offer constructive criticism. MEL 3073 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. By analyzing aural and written materials students develop a broad understanding of musical form and the materials that help to create cohesive musical structures. Through practical application of these concepts students begin to incorporate these ideas into their own compositions. MEL 3074 MEL 3075 MEL 3076 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 1 This course surveys the techniques and styles of popular songwriting in a variety of genres including: Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, brill building, rock, singer-songwriter, rhythm and blues and contemporary pop. Students initially develop the practical comprehension of popular song forms and structures through a selected analysis of the history of contemporary songwriting. MEL 3077 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 2 The fundamental elements and applications of contemporary songwriting become the focus of in-depth discussion in a workshop format, in which students present their own compositions and demos as the base materials. Students develop critical perspectives of their own work, and learn to apply industry standards. Reference points for this course are state-of-the-art - including models from the current professional working community, the educational materials used by the SAC (Songwriter's Association of Canada), and the texts of educational writers such as Davis, Pattison, Perricone, Kachulis, Josefs and Braheny. MEL 4070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 3 This course is a continuation of MEL 301 and is designed for the advanced jazz improviser. Emphasis is on developing a modern approach to jazz improvisation, also stressing the appropriate repertoire for this genre. Players such as Jerry Bergonzi, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, and Kenny Wheeler will be studied in this class. MEL 4071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 4 MEL 4072 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 1 This course enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the Graduation Recording Project final submission. MEL 4073 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 2 This course further enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the graduation recording project final submission. MEL 4074 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 1 MEL 4075 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. Through analyzing and emulating significant historical models of small band jazz writing, the student will gain proficiency in different styles and in writing for various ensembles. MEL 4076 MEL 4077 MEP 3050 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 1 This course will examine the use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a music recording in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and the analysis of both professional and student recordings. Special attention will be given to the effectiveness of subtle signal processing in various post-production stages of a project. MEP 3051 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 2 This course will examine the advanced use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a musical piece in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. For example, the impact of musical key choice, EQ, or instrumentation on the soundscape, and consequently the emotional content is analyzed. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies, as well as analysis of both professional and student recordings. MEP 3052 Live Music Production 1 This course is designed for those students who want additional hands-on experience in the studio to focus on live PA and studio recording performance issues. The class examines the contemporary practice of performance for recordings by focusing on performance issues around the microphone (especially for vocalists and soloists) and live-to-two-track recording situations. Discussion will include topics such as microphone technique, awareness of ensemble blend, and bringing the esthetic elements of live performance into the recording studio. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with members of the class and occasional guest artists. MEP 3053 Live Music Production 2 This course continues to examine the contemporary practice of recording and performance for recordings by giving students an opportunity to focus on practical recording sessions in class, while applying what they are learning in the Contemporary Methods of Recording and Master Class courses. The sessions performed in class will focus on performance issues around the microphone and on multi-track recording situations. Various scenarios will be created in the class to model a live performance situation that is also a recording. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with guest artists and with members of the class. MEP 4054 Advanced Music Production 1 This course will examine modern production techniques for a variety of musical genres and project types. Discussion will centre on contemporary producers of jazz and popular music in order that students learn to recognize various approaches to the art of production. In addition, detailed session planning including budgets and facility planning will be discussed for jazz, pop, and classical recordings. Attention will be paid to surround sound and what it has to offer for the artist and for the market. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4055 Advanced Music Production 2 This course is designed to develop the technical and artistic abilities of those seeking advanced production skills and prepare them for entry into the music industry. Students will learn about the production process for audio when it is part of a larger project such as the Internet, TV or film. Using the resources provided by guest artists and ensembles, a range of advanced production techniques and strategies are explored, critiqued and evaluated. MEP 4074 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 1 This course will examine the advanced techniques of multi-track recording and mixing through theoretical discussion and practical application. Overdub technique; signal routing, punching, microphone technique, signal routing, equipment connection and latency are discussed, as well as the impact of these technical issues on the artistic process. Students will be given projects to edit and mix and will improve their hands-on skills with the digital audio workstations. The pros and cons of various levels of production practice are discussed and experienced through diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4075 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 2 A detailed study focusing on the technical and artistic details involved in mixing music for various formats (2.0, 5.1, 7.1, CD, DVD, film, TV, publicity, etc.), and the need for professional mastering. Several projects that present different challenges will be provided or created. Also covering the proper encoding of PQ info, TOC, UPC, ISRC, and other user data, and the technical aspects of various delivery options CDR, DDP, etc. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MSB 2500 Brass Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2501 Brass Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2502 Contemporary Music Ensembles MSB 2503 Drumming Ensemble Part 1 MSB 2504 Drumming Ensemble Part 2 MSB 2505 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2506 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2507 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2508 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2509 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 1 MSB 2510 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 2 MSB 2511 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2512 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2513 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2514 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2515 R and B Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2516 R and B Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2517 Rhythm Reading ? Part 1 MSB 2518 Rhythm Reading ? Part 2 MSB 2519 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2520 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2521 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2522 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2523 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2524 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2525 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 1 MSB 2526 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 2 MSB 2527 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 1 MSB 2528 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 2 MSB 2529 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 1 MSB 2530 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 2 MSB 2531 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2532 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2533 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2534 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2535 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2536 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2537 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2538 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 2
MUS 3001	Music Business Music Business Course Code: MUS 3001 The mission is to provide students with a general awareness of the four cornerstones of business, and relate them to the music industry. Students are directed methodically through the topics of research and development, production, finance and administration, and sales and marketing. R&D will concentrate on understanding the big picture of the music business followed by analysis of the marketplace, jobs vs. careers, self-evaluation, focus vs. generalization, and finally, balancing all the information in order to prepare for production. Production will discuss qualities and attributes, timeline and work-back, unions and agreements, formats and services, and lastly, budgeting. This will prepare students for second semester (Music Business II - Marketing), which will discuss finance and administration and then focus on sales and marketing. Students will begin to see their career development from a self-employed, self-sufficient independent contractor point of view, integrating their musical/artistic abilities into the perspective of a small business entrepreneur in order to discover and tap into currently available revenue streams. Practical models and actual examples from the working community may be utilized as resource materials, with input from active and successful members of the current music industry.
MUS 3005	Masterclass in Music Production 2 Masterclass in Music Production 2 Course Code: MUS 3005 This course will expose students to a variety of musical and production scenarios through a study of the evolution of music producing, and through in-class recording sessions. These sessions will allow students to apply the work being done in the Creative Development course, and will result in each student having a recording of themselves. Significant recordings and producers from the past century will be studied for their production value and relevance to music of the time. A variety of styles, instrumentation, and genres of music will be considered along with production practices for those scenarios. Further, a survey of historically important popular music producers such as Les Paul, Phil Spector, George Martin, Teo Macero and many others will also be undertaken.

Semester 7

Course Code	Course Name
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
MEL OR MEP	Music Elective Music Elective Course Code: MEL or MEP MEL 3056 Scoring Techniques for Picture 1 This course offers a practical examination of the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the aesthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3057 Scoring Techniques for Picture 2 This course further examines the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the esthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1 This course is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising, as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 2 This course is a continuation of MEL. 370 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1and is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3072 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 1 This course provides students with the necessary skills to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in diverse styles of music. Each family of instruments (i.e. saxophones, strings, brass, woodwinds, vocal choir, etc.) is examined in depth and their role in the large orchestra discussed. Through a study of orchestration, as well as analytical listening to the great arrangers past and present, the student gains the ability to orchestrate music for a variety of instrumental settings in different musical styles. Technological developments such as the use of computers, synthesizers and MIDI equipment are also addressed. Students have the opportunity to hear their arrangements played in class where the instructor and student peers may offer constructive criticism. MEL 3073 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. By analyzing aural and written materials students develop a broad understanding of musical form and the materials that help to create cohesive musical structures. Through practical application of these concepts students begin to incorporate these ideas into their own compositions. MEL 3074 MEL 3075 MEL 3076 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 1 This course surveys the techniques and styles of popular songwriting in a variety of genres including: Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, brill building, rock, singer-songwriter, rhythm and blues and contemporary pop. Students initially develop the practical comprehension of popular song forms and structures through a selected analysis of the history of contemporary songwriting. MEL 3077 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 2 The fundamental elements and applications of contemporary songwriting become the focus of in-depth discussion in a workshop format, in which students present their own compositions and demos as the base materials. Students develop critical perspectives of their own work, and learn to apply industry standards. Reference points for this course are state-of-the-art - including models from the current professional working community, the educational materials used by the SAC (Songwriter's Association of Canada), and the texts of educational writers such as Davis, Pattison, Perricone, Kachulis, Josefs and Braheny. MEL 4070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 3 This course is a continuation of MEL 301 and is designed for the advanced jazz improviser. Emphasis is on developing a modern approach to jazz improvisation, also stressing the appropriate repertoire for this genre. Players such as Jerry Bergonzi, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, and Kenny Wheeler will be studied in this class. MEL 4071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 4 MEL 4072 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 1 This course enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the Graduation Recording Project final submission. MEL 4073 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 2 This course further enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the graduation recording project final submission. MEL 4074 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 1 MEL 4075 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. Through analyzing and emulating significant historical models of small band jazz writing, the student will gain proficiency in different styles and in writing for various ensembles. MEL 4076 MEL 4077 MEP 3050 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 1 This course will examine the use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a music recording in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and the analysis of both professional and student recordings. Special attention will be given to the effectiveness of subtle signal processing in various post-production stages of a project. MEP 3051 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 2 This course will examine the advanced use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a musical piece in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. For example, the impact of musical key choice, EQ, or instrumentation on the soundscape, and consequently the emotional content is analyzed. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies, as well as analysis of both professional and student recordings. MEP 3052 Live Music Production 1 This course is designed for those students who want additional hands-on experience in the studio to focus on live PA and studio recording performance issues. The class examines the contemporary practice of performance for recordings by focusing on performance issues around the microphone (especially for vocalists and soloists) and live-to-two-track recording situations. Discussion will include topics such as microphone technique, awareness of ensemble blend, and bringing the esthetic elements of live performance into the recording studio. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with members of the class and occasional guest artists. MEP 3053 Live Music Production 2 This course continues to examine the contemporary practice of recording and performance for recordings by giving students an opportunity to focus on practical recording sessions in class, while applying what they are learning in the Contemporary Methods of Recording and Master Class courses. The sessions performed in class will focus on performance issues around the microphone and on multi-track recording situations. Various scenarios will be created in the class to model a live performance situation that is also a recording. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with guest artists and with members of the class. MEP 4054 Advanced Music Production 1 This course will examine modern production techniques for a variety of musical genres and project types. Discussion will centre on contemporary producers of jazz and popular music in order that students learn to recognize various approaches to the art of production. In addition, detailed session planning including budgets and facility planning will be discussed for jazz, pop, and classical recordings. Attention will be paid to surround sound and what it has to offer for the artist and for the market. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4055 Advanced Music Production 2 This course is designed to develop the technical and artistic abilities of those seeking advanced production skills and prepare them for entry into the music industry. Students will learn about the production process for audio when it is part of a larger project such as the Internet, TV or film. Using the resources provided by guest artists and ensembles, a range of advanced production techniques and strategies are explored, critiqued and evaluated. MEP 4074 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 1 This course will examine the advanced techniques of multi-track recording and mixing through theoretical discussion and practical application. Overdub technique; signal routing, punching, microphone technique, signal routing, equipment connection and latency are discussed, as well as the impact of these technical issues on the artistic process. Students will be given projects to edit and mix and will improve their hands-on skills with the digital audio workstations. The pros and cons of various levels of production practice are discussed and experienced through diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4075 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 2 A detailed study focusing on the technical and artistic details involved in mixing music for various formats (2.0, 5.1, 7.1, CD, DVD, film, TV, publicity, etc.), and the need for professional mastering. Several projects that present different challenges will be provided or created. Also covering the proper encoding of PQ info, TOC, UPC, ISRC, and other user data, and the technical aspects of various delivery options CDR, DDP, etc. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MSB 2500 Brass Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2501 Brass Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2502 Contemporary Music Ensembles MSB 2503 Drumming Ensemble Part 1 MSB 2504 Drumming Ensemble Part 2 MSB 2505 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2506 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2507 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2508 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2509 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 1 MSB 2510 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 2 MSB 2511 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2512 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2513 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2514 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2515 R and B Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2516 R and B Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2517 Rhythm Reading ? Part 1 MSB 2518 Rhythm Reading ? Part 2 MSB 2519 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2520 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2521 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2522 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2523 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2524 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2525 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 1 MSB 2526 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 2 MSB 2527 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 1 MSB 2528 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 2 MSB 2529 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 1 MSB 2530 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 2 MSB 2531 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2532 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2533 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2534 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2535 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2536 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2537 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2538 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 2
MEL OR MEP	Music Elective Music Elective Course Code: MEL or MEP MEL 3056 Scoring Techniques for Picture 1 This course offers a practical examination of the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the aesthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3057 Scoring Techniques for Picture 2 This course further examines the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the esthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1 This course is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising, as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 2 This course is a continuation of MEL. 370 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1and is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3072 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 1 This course provides students with the necessary skills to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in diverse styles of music. Each family of instruments (i.e. saxophones, strings, brass, woodwinds, vocal choir, etc.) is examined in depth and their role in the large orchestra discussed. Through a study of orchestration, as well as analytical listening to the great arrangers past and present, the student gains the ability to orchestrate music for a variety of instrumental settings in different musical styles. Technological developments such as the use of computers, synthesizers and MIDI equipment are also addressed. Students have the opportunity to hear their arrangements played in class where the instructor and student peers may offer constructive criticism. MEL 3073 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. By analyzing aural and written materials students develop a broad understanding of musical form and the materials that help to create cohesive musical structures. Through practical application of these concepts students begin to incorporate these ideas into their own compositions. MEL 3074 MEL 3075 MEL 3076 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 1 This course surveys the techniques and styles of popular songwriting in a variety of genres including: Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, brill building, rock, singer-songwriter, rhythm and blues and contemporary pop. Students initially develop the practical comprehension of popular song forms and structures through a selected analysis of the history of contemporary songwriting. MEL 3077 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 2 The fundamental elements and applications of contemporary songwriting become the focus of in-depth discussion in a workshop format, in which students present their own compositions and demos as the base materials. Students develop critical perspectives of their own work, and learn to apply industry standards. Reference points for this course are state-of-the-art - including models from the current professional working community, the educational materials used by the SAC (Songwriter's Association of Canada), and the texts of educational writers such as Davis, Pattison, Perricone, Kachulis, Josefs and Braheny. MEL 4070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 3 This course is a continuation of MEL 301 and is designed for the advanced jazz improviser. Emphasis is on developing a modern approach to jazz improvisation, also stressing the appropriate repertoire for this genre. Players such as Jerry Bergonzi, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, and Kenny Wheeler will be studied in this class. MEL 4071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 4 MEL 4072 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 1 This course enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the Graduation Recording Project final submission. MEL 4073 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 2 This course further enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the graduation recording project final submission. MEL 4074 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 1 MEL 4075 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. Through analyzing and emulating significant historical models of small band jazz writing, the student will gain proficiency in different styles and in writing for various ensembles. MEL 4076 MEL 4077 MEP 3050 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 1 This course will examine the use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a music recording in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and the analysis of both professional and student recordings. Special attention will be given to the effectiveness of subtle signal processing in various post-production stages of a project. MEP 3051 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 2 This course will examine the advanced use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a musical piece in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. For example, the impact of musical key choice, EQ, or instrumentation on the soundscape, and consequently the emotional content is analyzed. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies, as well as analysis of both professional and student recordings. MEP 3052 Live Music Production 1 This course is designed for those students who want additional hands-on experience in the studio to focus on live PA and studio recording performance issues. The class examines the contemporary practice of performance for recordings by focusing on performance issues around the microphone (especially for vocalists and soloists) and live-to-two-track recording situations. Discussion will include topics such as microphone technique, awareness of ensemble blend, and bringing the esthetic elements of live performance into the recording studio. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with members of the class and occasional guest artists. MEP 3053 Live Music Production 2 This course continues to examine the contemporary practice of recording and performance for recordings by giving students an opportunity to focus on practical recording sessions in class, while applying what they are learning in the Contemporary Methods of Recording and Master Class courses. The sessions performed in class will focus on performance issues around the microphone and on multi-track recording situations. Various scenarios will be created in the class to model a live performance situation that is also a recording. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with guest artists and with members of the class. MEP 4054 Advanced Music Production 1 This course will examine modern production techniques for a variety of musical genres and project types. Discussion will centre on contemporary producers of jazz and popular music in order that students learn to recognize various approaches to the art of production. In addition, detailed session planning including budgets and facility planning will be discussed for jazz, pop, and classical recordings. Attention will be paid to surround sound and what it has to offer for the artist and for the market. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4055 Advanced Music Production 2 This course is designed to develop the technical and artistic abilities of those seeking advanced production skills and prepare them for entry into the music industry. Students will learn about the production process for audio when it is part of a larger project such as the Internet, TV or film. Using the resources provided by guest artists and ensembles, a range of advanced production techniques and strategies are explored, critiqued and evaluated. MEP 4074 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 1 This course will examine the advanced techniques of multi-track recording and mixing through theoretical discussion and practical application. Overdub technique; signal routing, punching, microphone technique, signal routing, equipment connection and latency are discussed, as well as the impact of these technical issues on the artistic process. Students will be given projects to edit and mix and will improve their hands-on skills with the digital audio workstations. The pros and cons of various levels of production practice are discussed and experienced through diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4075 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 2 A detailed study focusing on the technical and artistic details involved in mixing music for various formats (2.0, 5.1, 7.1, CD, DVD, film, TV, publicity, etc.), and the need for professional mastering. Several projects that present different challenges will be provided or created. Also covering the proper encoding of PQ info, TOC, UPC, ISRC, and other user data, and the technical aspects of various delivery options CDR, DDP, etc. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MSB 2500 Brass Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2501 Brass Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2502 Contemporary Music Ensembles MSB 2503 Drumming Ensemble Part 1 MSB 2504 Drumming Ensemble Part 2 MSB 2505 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2506 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2507 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2508 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2509 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 1 MSB 2510 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 2 MSB 2511 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2512 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2513 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2514 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2515 R and B Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2516 R and B Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2517 Rhythm Reading ? Part 1 MSB 2518 Rhythm Reading ? Part 2 MSB 2519 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2520 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2521 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2522 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2523 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2524 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2525 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 1 MSB 2526 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 2 MSB 2527 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 1 MSB 2528 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 2 MSB 2529 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 1 MSB 2530 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 2 MSB 2531 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2532 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2533 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2534 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2535 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2536 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2537 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2538 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 2
MEL OR MEP	Music Elective Music Elective Course Code: MEL or MEP MEL 3056 Scoring Techniques for Picture 1 This course offers a practical examination of the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the aesthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3057 Scoring Techniques for Picture 2 This course further examines the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the esthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1 This course is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising, as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 2 This course is a continuation of MEL. 370 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1and is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3072 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 1 This course provides students with the necessary skills to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in diverse styles of music. Each family of instruments (i.e. saxophones, strings, brass, woodwinds, vocal choir, etc.) is examined in depth and their role in the large orchestra discussed. Through a study of orchestration, as well as analytical listening to the great arrangers past and present, the student gains the ability to orchestrate music for a variety of instrumental settings in different musical styles. Technological developments such as the use of computers, synthesizers and MIDI equipment are also addressed. Students have the opportunity to hear their arrangements played in class where the instructor and student peers may offer constructive criticism. MEL 3073 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. By analyzing aural and written materials students develop a broad understanding of musical form and the materials that help to create cohesive musical structures. Through practical application of these concepts students begin to incorporate these ideas into their own compositions. MEL 3074 MEL 3075 MEL 3076 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 1 This course surveys the techniques and styles of popular songwriting in a variety of genres including: Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, brill building, rock, singer-songwriter, rhythm and blues and contemporary pop. Students initially develop the practical comprehension of popular song forms and structures through a selected analysis of the history of contemporary songwriting. MEL 3077 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 2 The fundamental elements and applications of contemporary songwriting become the focus of in-depth discussion in a workshop format, in which students present their own compositions and demos as the base materials. Students develop critical perspectives of their own work, and learn to apply industry standards. Reference points for this course are state-of-the-art - including models from the current professional working community, the educational materials used by the SAC (Songwriter's Association of Canada), and the texts of educational writers such as Davis, Pattison, Perricone, Kachulis, Josefs and Braheny. MEL 4070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 3 This course is a continuation of MEL 301 and is designed for the advanced jazz improviser. Emphasis is on developing a modern approach to jazz improvisation, also stressing the appropriate repertoire for this genre. Players such as Jerry Bergonzi, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, and Kenny Wheeler will be studied in this class. MEL 4071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 4 MEL 4072 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 1 This course enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the Graduation Recording Project final submission. MEL 4073 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 2 This course further enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the graduation recording project final submission. MEL 4074 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 1 MEL 4075 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. Through analyzing and emulating significant historical models of small band jazz writing, the student will gain proficiency in different styles and in writing for various ensembles. MEL 4076 MEL 4077 MEP 3050 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 1 This course will examine the use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a music recording in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and the analysis of both professional and student recordings. Special attention will be given to the effectiveness of subtle signal processing in various post-production stages of a project. MEP 3051 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 2 This course will examine the advanced use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a musical piece in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. For example, the impact of musical key choice, EQ, or instrumentation on the soundscape, and consequently the emotional content is analyzed. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies, as well as analysis of both professional and student recordings. MEP 3052 Live Music Production 1 This course is designed for those students who want additional hands-on experience in the studio to focus on live PA and studio recording performance issues. The class examines the contemporary practice of performance for recordings by focusing on performance issues around the microphone (especially for vocalists and soloists) and live-to-two-track recording situations. Discussion will include topics such as microphone technique, awareness of ensemble blend, and bringing the esthetic elements of live performance into the recording studio. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with members of the class and occasional guest artists. MEP 3053 Live Music Production 2 This course continues to examine the contemporary practice of recording and performance for recordings by giving students an opportunity to focus on practical recording sessions in class, while applying what they are learning in the Contemporary Methods of Recording and Master Class courses. The sessions performed in class will focus on performance issues around the microphone and on multi-track recording situations. Various scenarios will be created in the class to model a live performance situation that is also a recording. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with guest artists and with members of the class. MEP 4054 Advanced Music Production 1 This course will examine modern production techniques for a variety of musical genres and project types. Discussion will centre on contemporary producers of jazz and popular music in order that students learn to recognize various approaches to the art of production. In addition, detailed session planning including budgets and facility planning will be discussed for jazz, pop, and classical recordings. Attention will be paid to surround sound and what it has to offer for the artist and for the market. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4055 Advanced Music Production 2 This course is designed to develop the technical and artistic abilities of those seeking advanced production skills and prepare them for entry into the music industry. Students will learn about the production process for audio when it is part of a larger project such as the Internet, TV or film. Using the resources provided by guest artists and ensembles, a range of advanced production techniques and strategies are explored, critiqued and evaluated. MEP 4074 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 1 This course will examine the advanced techniques of multi-track recording and mixing through theoretical discussion and practical application. Overdub technique; signal routing, punching, microphone technique, signal routing, equipment connection and latency are discussed, as well as the impact of these technical issues on the artistic process. Students will be given projects to edit and mix and will improve their hands-on skills with the digital audio workstations. The pros and cons of various levels of production practice are discussed and experienced through diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4075 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 2 A detailed study focusing on the technical and artistic details involved in mixing music for various formats (2.0, 5.1, 7.1, CD, DVD, film, TV, publicity, etc.), and the need for professional mastering. Several projects that present different challenges will be provided or created. Also covering the proper encoding of PQ info, TOC, UPC, ISRC, and other user data, and the technical aspects of various delivery options CDR, DDP, etc. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MSB 2500 Brass Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2501 Brass Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2502 Contemporary Music Ensembles MSB 2503 Drumming Ensemble Part 1 MSB 2504 Drumming Ensemble Part 2 MSB 2505 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2506 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2507 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2508 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2509 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 1 MSB 2510 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 2 MSB 2511 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2512 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2513 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2514 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2515 R and B Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2516 R and B Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2517 Rhythm Reading ? Part 1 MSB 2518 Rhythm Reading ? Part 2 MSB 2519 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2520 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2521 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2522 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2523 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2524 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2525 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 1 MSB 2526 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 2 MSB 2527 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 1 MSB 2528 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 2 MSB 2529 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 1 MSB 2530 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 2 MSB 2531 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2532 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2533 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2534 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2535 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2536 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2537 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2538 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 2
MUS 4000	Music Marketing Music Marketing Course Code: MUS 4000 This course will instruct students on how to complete a comprehensive, personalized marketing plan with the intention of promoting their individual major recording project/portfolio as a commercially released product in the marketplace. Students learn to apply marketing strategies, and especially branding, within the context of the development of their master recordings as product for their chosen marketplace. They will study contractual partnerships (realistic deal-making) with management, agencies, record companies, distributors, publishers, etc., as they finalize their CD artwork graphic packaging, and harmonize their creative material with their promotional marketing materials, including their website, press kit, sell sheet, and integrate these with their branding strategies. Topics covered will include distribution, radio, retail, co-ordinating the value of live concert and tour promotion into the marketing strategy.
MUS 4004	Directed Study 1 (Recording Project) Directed Study 1 (Recording Project) Course Code: MUS 4004 This course is comprised of a series of recording sessions and regular consultations with a faculty member, and is designed to provide guidance for the student through completion of their fourth-year final recording project. These consultations provide the student with guidance and mentorship throughout the planning, artistic direction, content decisions, organization, and execution of the student?s final recording project. By the end of the fourth year of the program, graduating students must submit a completed recording project that will showcase a culmination of their applied musical abilities in composition and arranging techniques, improvisation, performance, studio production, as well as marketing and design. This assembled project will be in the form of a short CD album of tunes (or a shorter CD and a track of music for film or picture). The student functions as principle artist and showcases their talents as a bandleader while working with a team of other professional students from the music program and the graphic design program, as well as a professional recording engineer. In addition, each student functions as producer on one of their colleague?s CDs. In this role, they assist the artist with all the organizational, scheduling, and production tasks surrounding their recording sessions in Humber?s state-of-the-art recording facility. Further, a written paper, documenting the progress, challenges and accomplishments of the recording project will also be submitted. This final recording project submission will be evaluated by a panel of faculty members and will function as a student?s calling card for entrance into the music industry upon graduation.
MUS 4500	Work Term Work Term Course Code:

Semester 8

Course Code	Course Name
	Course Code: How do we know who we are? Life deals each of us a hand at birth, and the cards include our sex, our family, our race, our culture, our religion. But do these things truly define us? In this course we’ll meet some young people who are trying to figure this out: Karim, who tries to take the edge off the clash between his Indian heritage and his life in London with the help of sex, drugs and rock and roll; Mookie, who just wants to “do the right thing” and survive the racial tension in his Brooklyn neighbourhood; Enid, whose ironic intelligence is her only defence against a world full of cultural absurdity; Jing-Mei who needs to come to terms with her parents’ darkest secrets in order to understand her own story; and Jeanette, whose budding sexuality is on a collision course with her mother’s religion. By reading the novels and watching the films where we get to know these characters we’ll see how they try to make sense of their tangled lives – but we’ll also begin to think about how stories can help each of us understand who we might be.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
MEL OR MEP	Music Elective Music Elective Course Code: MEL or MEP MEL 3056 Scoring Techniques for Picture 1 This course offers a practical examination of the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the aesthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3057 Scoring Techniques for Picture 2 This course further examines the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the esthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1 This course is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising, as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 2 This course is a continuation of MEL. 370 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1and is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3072 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 1 This course provides students with the necessary skills to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in diverse styles of music. Each family of instruments (i.e. saxophones, strings, brass, woodwinds, vocal choir, etc.) is examined in depth and their role in the large orchestra discussed. Through a study of orchestration, as well as analytical listening to the great arrangers past and present, the student gains the ability to orchestrate music for a variety of instrumental settings in different musical styles. Technological developments such as the use of computers, synthesizers and MIDI equipment are also addressed. Students have the opportunity to hear their arrangements played in class where the instructor and student peers may offer constructive criticism. MEL 3073 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. By analyzing aural and written materials students develop a broad understanding of musical form and the materials that help to create cohesive musical structures. Through practical application of these concepts students begin to incorporate these ideas into their own compositions. MEL 3074 MEL 3075 MEL 3076 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 1 This course surveys the techniques and styles of popular songwriting in a variety of genres including: Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, brill building, rock, singer-songwriter, rhythm and blues and contemporary pop. Students initially develop the practical comprehension of popular song forms and structures through a selected analysis of the history of contemporary songwriting. MEL 3077 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 2 The fundamental elements and applications of contemporary songwriting become the focus of in-depth discussion in a workshop format, in which students present their own compositions and demos as the base materials. Students develop critical perspectives of their own work, and learn to apply industry standards. Reference points for this course are state-of-the-art - including models from the current professional working community, the educational materials used by the SAC (Songwriter's Association of Canada), and the texts of educational writers such as Davis, Pattison, Perricone, Kachulis, Josefs and Braheny. MEL 4070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 3 This course is a continuation of MEL 301 and is designed for the advanced jazz improviser. Emphasis is on developing a modern approach to jazz improvisation, also stressing the appropriate repertoire for this genre. Players such as Jerry Bergonzi, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, and Kenny Wheeler will be studied in this class. MEL 4071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 4 MEL 4072 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 1 This course enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the Graduation Recording Project final submission. MEL 4073 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 2 This course further enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the graduation recording project final submission. MEL 4074 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 1 MEL 4075 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. Through analyzing and emulating significant historical models of small band jazz writing, the student will gain proficiency in different styles and in writing for various ensembles. MEL 4076 MEL 4077 MEP 3050 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 1 This course will examine the use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a music recording in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and the analysis of both professional and student recordings. Special attention will be given to the effectiveness of subtle signal processing in various post-production stages of a project. MEP 3051 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 2 This course will examine the advanced use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a musical piece in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. For example, the impact of musical key choice, EQ, or instrumentation on the soundscape, and consequently the emotional content is analyzed. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies, as well as analysis of both professional and student recordings. MEP 3052 Live Music Production 1 This course is designed for those students who want additional hands-on experience in the studio to focus on live PA and studio recording performance issues. The class examines the contemporary practice of performance for recordings by focusing on performance issues around the microphone (especially for vocalists and soloists) and live-to-two-track recording situations. Discussion will include topics such as microphone technique, awareness of ensemble blend, and bringing the esthetic elements of live performance into the recording studio. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with members of the class and occasional guest artists. MEP 3053 Live Music Production 2 This course continues to examine the contemporary practice of recording and performance for recordings by giving students an opportunity to focus on practical recording sessions in class, while applying what they are learning in the Contemporary Methods of Recording and Master Class courses. The sessions performed in class will focus on performance issues around the microphone and on multi-track recording situations. Various scenarios will be created in the class to model a live performance situation that is also a recording. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with guest artists and with members of the class. MEP 4054 Advanced Music Production 1 This course will examine modern production techniques for a variety of musical genres and project types. Discussion will centre on contemporary producers of jazz and popular music in order that students learn to recognize various approaches to the art of production. In addition, detailed session planning including budgets and facility planning will be discussed for jazz, pop, and classical recordings. Attention will be paid to surround sound and what it has to offer for the artist and for the market. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4055 Advanced Music Production 2 This course is designed to develop the technical and artistic abilities of those seeking advanced production skills and prepare them for entry into the music industry. Students will learn about the production process for audio when it is part of a larger project such as the Internet, TV or film. Using the resources provided by guest artists and ensembles, a range of advanced production techniques and strategies are explored, critiqued and evaluated. MEP 4074 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 1 This course will examine the advanced techniques of multi-track recording and mixing through theoretical discussion and practical application. Overdub technique; signal routing, punching, microphone technique, signal routing, equipment connection and latency are discussed, as well as the impact of these technical issues on the artistic process. Students will be given projects to edit and mix and will improve their hands-on skills with the digital audio workstations. The pros and cons of various levels of production practice are discussed and experienced through diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4075 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 2 A detailed study focusing on the technical and artistic details involved in mixing music for various formats (2.0, 5.1, 7.1, CD, DVD, film, TV, publicity, etc.), and the need for professional mastering. Several projects that present different challenges will be provided or created. Also covering the proper encoding of PQ info, TOC, UPC, ISRC, and other user data, and the technical aspects of various delivery options CDR, DDP, etc. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MSB 2500 Brass Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2501 Brass Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2502 Contemporary Music Ensembles MSB 2503 Drumming Ensemble Part 1 MSB 2504 Drumming Ensemble Part 2 MSB 2505 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2506 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2507 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2508 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2509 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 1 MSB 2510 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 2 MSB 2511 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2512 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2513 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2514 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2515 R and B Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2516 R and B Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2517 Rhythm Reading ? Part 1 MSB 2518 Rhythm Reading ? Part 2 MSB 2519 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2520 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2521 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2522 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2523 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2524 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2525 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 1 MSB 2526 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 2 MSB 2527 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 1 MSB 2528 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 2 MSB 2529 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 1 MSB 2530 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 2 MSB 2531 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2532 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2533 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2534 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2535 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2536 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2537 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2538 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 2
MEL OR MEP	Music Elective Music Elective Course Code: MEL or MEP MEL 3056 Scoring Techniques for Picture 1 This course offers a practical examination of the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the aesthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3057 Scoring Techniques for Picture 2 This course further examines the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the esthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials. MEL 3070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1 This course is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising, as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 2 This course is a continuation of MEL. 370 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1and is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break. MEL 3072 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 1 This course provides students with the necessary skills to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in diverse styles of music. Each family of instruments (i.e. saxophones, strings, brass, woodwinds, vocal choir, etc.) is examined in depth and their role in the large orchestra discussed. Through a study of orchestration, as well as analytical listening to the great arrangers past and present, the student gains the ability to orchestrate music for a variety of instrumental settings in different musical styles. Technological developments such as the use of computers, synthesizers and MIDI equipment are also addressed. Students have the opportunity to hear their arrangements played in class where the instructor and student peers may offer constructive criticism. MEL 3073 Contemporary Music Orchestration and Composition 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. By analyzing aural and written materials students develop a broad understanding of musical form and the materials that help to create cohesive musical structures. Through practical application of these concepts students begin to incorporate these ideas into their own compositions. MEL 3074 MEL 3075 MEL 3076 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 1 This course surveys the techniques and styles of popular songwriting in a variety of genres including: Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, brill building, rock, singer-songwriter, rhythm and blues and contemporary pop. Students initially develop the practical comprehension of popular song forms and structures through a selected analysis of the history of contemporary songwriting. MEL 3077 Contemporary Songwriting and Analysis 2 The fundamental elements and applications of contemporary songwriting become the focus of in-depth discussion in a workshop format, in which students present their own compositions and demos as the base materials. Students develop critical perspectives of their own work, and learn to apply industry standards. Reference points for this course are state-of-the-art - including models from the current professional working community, the educational materials used by the SAC (Songwriter's Association of Canada), and the texts of educational writers such as Davis, Pattison, Perricone, Kachulis, Josefs and Braheny. MEL 4070 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 3 This course is a continuation of MEL 301 and is designed for the advanced jazz improviser. Emphasis is on developing a modern approach to jazz improvisation, also stressing the appropriate repertoire for this genre. Players such as Jerry Bergonzi, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, and Kenny Wheeler will be studied in this class. MEL 4071 Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 4 MEL 4072 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 1 This course enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the Graduation Recording Project final submission. MEL 4073 Advanced Contemporary Music Arranging and Analysis 2 This course further enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the graduation recording project final submission. MEL 4074 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 1 MEL 4075 Advanced Contemporary Music Composition and Analysis 2 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. Through analyzing and emulating significant historical models of small band jazz writing, the student will gain proficiency in different styles and in writing for various ensembles. MEL 4076 MEL 4077 MEP 3050 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 1 This course will examine the use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a music recording in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and the analysis of both professional and student recordings. Special attention will be given to the effectiveness of subtle signal processing in various post-production stages of a project. MEP 3051 Esthetics of Recorded Sound 2 This course will examine the advanced use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a musical piece in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. For example, the impact of musical key choice, EQ, or instrumentation on the soundscape, and consequently the emotional content is analyzed. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies, as well as analysis of both professional and student recordings. MEP 3052 Live Music Production 1 This course is designed for those students who want additional hands-on experience in the studio to focus on live PA and studio recording performance issues. The class examines the contemporary practice of performance for recordings by focusing on performance issues around the microphone (especially for vocalists and soloists) and live-to-two-track recording situations. Discussion will include topics such as microphone technique, awareness of ensemble blend, and bringing the esthetic elements of live performance into the recording studio. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with members of the class and occasional guest artists. MEP 3053 Live Music Production 2 This course continues to examine the contemporary practice of recording and performance for recordings by giving students an opportunity to focus on practical recording sessions in class, while applying what they are learning in the Contemporary Methods of Recording and Master Class courses. The sessions performed in class will focus on performance issues around the microphone and on multi-track recording situations. Various scenarios will be created in the class to model a live performance situation that is also a recording. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with guest artists and with members of the class. MEP 4054 Advanced Music Production 1 This course will examine modern production techniques for a variety of musical genres and project types. Discussion will centre on contemporary producers of jazz and popular music in order that students learn to recognize various approaches to the art of production. In addition, detailed session planning including budgets and facility planning will be discussed for jazz, pop, and classical recordings. Attention will be paid to surround sound and what it has to offer for the artist and for the market. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4055 Advanced Music Production 2 This course is designed to develop the technical and artistic abilities of those seeking advanced production skills and prepare them for entry into the music industry. Students will learn about the production process for audio when it is part of a larger project such as the Internet, TV or film. Using the resources provided by guest artists and ensembles, a range of advanced production techniques and strategies are explored, critiqued and evaluated. MEP 4074 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 1 This course will examine the advanced techniques of multi-track recording and mixing through theoretical discussion and practical application. Overdub technique; signal routing, punching, microphone technique, signal routing, equipment connection and latency are discussed, as well as the impact of these technical issues on the artistic process. Students will be given projects to edit and mix and will improve their hands-on skills with the digital audio workstations. The pros and cons of various levels of production practice are discussed and experienced through diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MEP 4075 Advanced Contemporary Methods of Recording 2 A detailed study focusing on the technical and artistic details involved in mixing music for various formats (2.0, 5.1, 7.1, CD, DVD, film, TV, publicity, etc.), and the need for professional mastering. Several projects that present different challenges will be provided or created. Also covering the proper encoding of PQ info, TOC, UPC, ISRC, and other user data, and the technical aspects of various delivery options CDR, DDP, etc. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions. MSB 2500 Brass Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2501 Brass Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2502 Contemporary Music Ensembles MSB 2503 Drumming Ensemble Part 1 MSB 2504 Drumming Ensemble Part 2 MSB 2505 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2506 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2507 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2508 Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band ? Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2509 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 1 MSB 2510 Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) ? Part 2 MSB 2511 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2512 Musical Theatre Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2513 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2514 Hand Drumming Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2515 R and B Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2516 R and B Ensemble ? Part 2 MSB 2517 Rhythm Reading ? Part 1 MSB 2518 Rhythm Reading ? Part 2 MSB 2519 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2520 Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2521 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2522 Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2523 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2524 Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2525 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 1 MSB 2526 Special Ensemble 1 ? Part 2 MSB 2527 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 1 MSB 2528 Special Ensemble 2 ? Part 2 MSB 2529 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 1 MSB 2530 Special Ensemble 3 ? Part 2 MSB 2531 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 1 MSB 2532 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) ? Part 2 MSB 2533 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 1 MSB 2534 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) ? Part 2 MSB 2535 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 1 MSB 2536 Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) ? Part 2 MSB 2537 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 1 MSB 2538 Woodwind Doubling Ensemble ? Part 2
MUS 4005	Directed Study 2 (Recording Project) Directed Study 2 (Recording Project) Course Code: MUS 4005 This course is a continuation of Directed Study 1 and is comprised of a series of recording sessions and regular consultations with a faculty member. It is designed to provide guidance for the student through completion of their fourth-year final recording project. These consultations provide the student with guidance and mentorship throughout the planning, artistic direction, content decisions, organization, and execution of the student?s final recording project. By the end of the fourth year of the program, graduating students must submit a completed recording project that will showcase a culmination of their applied musical abilities in composition and arranging techniques, improvisation, performance, studio production, as well as marketing and design. This assembled project will be in the form of a short CD album of tunes (or a shorter CD and a track of music for film or picture). The student functions as principle artist and showcases their talents as a bandleader while working with a team of other professional students from the music program and the graphic design program, as well as a professional recording engineer. In addition, each student functions as producer on one of their colleague?s CDs. In this role, they assist the artist with all the organizational, scheduling, and production tasks surrounding their recording sessions in Humber?s state-of-the-art recording facility. Further, a written paper, documenting the progress, challenges and accomplishments of the recording project will also be submitted. This final recording project submission will be evaluated by a panel of faculty members and will function as a student?s calling card for entrance into the music industry upon graduation.

Bachelor of Music Electives

Course Code	Course Name
MEL 3000	Ethnomusicology 1 Ethnomusicology 1 Course Code:
MEL 3056	Scoring Techniques for Pictures I Scoring Techniques for Pictures I Course Code: MEL 3056 This course offers a practical examination of the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the aesthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials.
MEL 3057	Scoring Techniques for Pictures II Scoring Techniques for Pictures II Course Code: MEL 3057 This course further examines the technology and art of scoring music for film, television and commercials. Using computer-based MIDI and digital audio workstations, synthesizers and sample libraries, this course examines a broad range of topics and applications including: SMPTE time code and synchronization; the use of click tracks and temp tracks; investigating the aesthetic and psychological relationship between film and music; spotting a film/TV sequence; scoring procedures and rehearsal techniques for writing film cues; enhancing dramatic elements; and specific writing techniques for jingles and animation. This course addresses the prevalent need in films to emulate a wide variety of stylistic scoring approaches appropriate to the period setting or specific geographical locale of a screenplay. Approaches to research and adaptation of authentic musical styles are discussed. (Such styles include, for example, 19th century romanticism, jazz, world music, rock, etc.) Careful attention to instrumentation, arranging, orchestration, and dramatic theme development are emphasized. Assignments representing realistic situations are recorded synchronously to film and TV scenes, as well as to commercials.
MEL 3070	Advanced Improvisation I Advanced Improvisation I Course Code: MEL 3070 This course is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising, as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break.
MEL 3071	Advanced Improvisation II Advanced Improvisation II Course Code: MEL 3071 This course is a continuation of Advanced Contemporary Improvisation 1and is designed for the serious, already evolving performer. Emphasis will be on a logical approach to improvising as well as on individualism, repertoire and style. Each class will be divided into a lecture and performance component. The lecture will be comprised of approximately the first hour of class time, with the performance session immediately following a short break.
MEL 3072	Music Orchestration and Composition 1 Music Orchestration and Composition 1 Course Code: MEL 3072 This course provides students with the necessary skills to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in diverse styles of music. Each family of instruments (i.e. saxophones, strings, brass, woodwinds, vocal choir, etc.) is examined in depth and their role in the large orchestra discussed. Through a study of orchestration, as well as analytical listening to the great arrangers past and present, the student gains the ability to orchestrate music for a variety of instrumental settings in different musical styles. Technological developments such as the use of computers, synthesizers and MIDI equipment are also addressed. Students have the opportunity to hear their arrangements played in class where the instructor and student peers may offer constructive criticism.
MEL 3073	Music Orchestration and Composition 2 Music Orchestration and Composition 2 Course Code: MEL 3073 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. By analyzing aural and written materials students develop a broad understanding of musical form and the materials that help to create cohesive musical structures. Through practical application of these concepts students begin to incorporate these ideas into their own compositions.
MEL 3074	Degree Music Electives - to be assigned Degree Music Electives - to be assigned Course Code:
MEL 3075	Degree Music Electives - to be assigned Degree Music Electives - to be assigned Course Code:
MEL 3076	Music Song Writing & Analysis 1 Music Song Writing & Analysis 1 Course Code: MEL 3076 This course surveys the techniques and styles of popular songwriting in a variety of genres including: Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, brill building, rock, singer-songwriter, rhythm and blues and contemporary pop. Students initially develop the practical comprehension of popular song forms and structures through a selected analysis of the history of contemporary songwriting.
MEL 3077	Music Song Writing & Analysis 2 Music Song Writing & Analysis 2 Course Code: MEL 3077 The fundamental elements and applications of contemporary songwriting become the focus of in-depth discussion in a workshop format, in which students present their own compositions and demos as the base materials. Students develop critical perspectives of their own work, and learn to apply industry standards. Reference points for this course are state-of-the-art - including models from the current professional working community, the educational materials used by the SAC (Songwriter's Association of Canada), and the texts of educational writers such as Davis, Pattison, Perricone, Kachulis, Josefs and Braheny.
MEL 3100	Pedagogy 1 Pedagogy 1 Course Code:
MEL 3500	Ethnomusicology 2 Ethnomusicology 2 Course Code:
MEL 3600	Pedagogy 2 Pedagogy 2 Course Code:
MEL 4070	Advanced Improvisation 3 Advanced Improvisation 3 Course Code: MEL 4070 This course is a continuation of MEL. 301 and is designed for the advanced jazz improviser. Emphasis is on developing a modern approach to jazz improvisation, also stressing the appropriate repertoire for this genre. Players such as Jerry Bergonzi, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, and Kenny Wheeler will be studied in this class.
MEL 4071	Advanced Improvisation 4 Advanced Improvisation 4 Course Code:
MEL 4072	Advanced Music Arranging and Analysis I Advanced Music Arranging and Analysis I Course Code: MEL 4072 This course enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the Graduation Recording Project final submission.
MEL 4073	Advanced Music Arranging and Analysis II Advanced Music Arranging and Analysis II Course Code: MEL 4073 This course further enhances the student's abilities to write for a variety of large and small ensembles in a diversity of musical styles, with particular focus on large ensemble writing, and advanced techniques in voicing chords and orchestration. The works of such contemporary writers as: Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Vince Mendoza, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider are examined and discussed. Students are encouraged to use advanced harmonic techniques in their writing, such as polytonality, pedal point, polychords, and intervallic melodies and harmonies. This course will also assist the student in compiling a portfolio of original arrangements as part of the graduation recording project final submission.
MEL 4074	Advanced Music Composition and Analysis I Advanced Music Composition and Analysis I Course Code:
MEL 4075	Advanced Music Composition & Analysis 2 Advanced Music Composition & Analysis 2 Course Code: MEL 4075 This course presents advanced theoretical and practical concepts to students interested in contemporary music composition. Through analyzing and emulating significant historical models of small band jazz writing, the student will gain proficiency in different styles and in writing for various ensembles.
MEL 4076	Degree Music Electives - to be assigned Degree Music Electives - to be assigned Course Code:
MEL 4077	Degree Music Electives - to be assigned Degree Music Electives - to be assigned Course Code:
MEP 3050	Aesthetics of Recorded Sound I Aesthetics of Recorded Sound I Course Code: MEP 3050 This course will examine the use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a music recording in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and the analysis of both professional and student recordings. Special attention will be given to the effectiveness of subtle signal processing in various post-production stages of a project.
MEP 3051	Aesthetics of Recorded Sound II Aesthetics of Recorded Sound II Course Code: MEP 3051 This course will examine the advanced use of space, dimension, tone and special effects in the production of a musical piece in order to focus the attention of the listener and evoke the desired emotional response. For example, the impact of musical key choice, EQ, or instrumentation on the soundscape, and consequently the emotional content is analyzed. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies, as well as analysis of both professional and student recordings.
MEP 3052	Live Music Production I Live Music Production I Course Code: MEP 3052 This course is designed for those students who want additional hands-on experience in the studio to focus on live PA and studio recording performance issues. The class examines the contemporary practice of performance for recordings by focusing on performance issues around the microphone (especially for vocalists and soloists) and live-to-two-track recording situations. Discussion will include topics such as microphone technique, awareness of ensemble blend, and bringing the aesthetic elements of live performance into the recording studio. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with members of the class and occasional guest artists.
MEP 3053	Live Music Production II Live Music Production II Course Code: MEP 3053 This course continues to examine the contemporary practice of recording and performance for recordings by giving students an opportunity to focus on practical recording sessions in class, while applying what they are learning in the Contemporary Methods of Recording and Master Class courses. The sessions performed in class will focus on performance issues around the microphone and on multi-track recording situations. Various scenarios will be created in the class to model a live performance situation that is also a recording. Class lectures will be supplemented with frequent in-class recording sessions with guest artists and with members of the class.
MEP 4054	Advanced Music Production I Advanced Music Production I Course Code: MEP 4054 This course will examine modern production techniques for a variety of musical genres and project types. Discussion will centre on contemporary producers of jazz and popular music in order that students learn to recognize various approaches to the art of production. In addition, detailed session planning including budgets and facility planning will be discussed for jazz, pop, and classical recordings. Attention will be paid to surround sound and what it has to offer for the artist and for the market. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions.
MEP 4055	Advanced Music Production II Advanced Music Production II Course Code: MEP 4055 This course is designed to develop the technical and artistic abilities of those seeking advanced production skills and prepare them for entry into the music industry. Students will learn about the production process for audio when it is part of a larger project such as the Internet, TV or film. Using the resources provided by guest artists and ensembles, a range of advanced production techniques and strategies are explored, critiqued and evaluated.
MEP 4074	Advanced Methods of Recording 1 Advanced Methods of Recording 1 Course Code: MEP 4074 This course will examine the advanced techniques of multi-track recording and mixing through theoretical discussion and practical application. Overdub technique; signal routing, punching, microphone technique, signal routing, equipment connection and latency are discussed, as well as the impact of these technical issues on the artistic process. Students will be given projects to edit and mix and will improve their hands-on skills with the digital audio workstations. The pros and cons of various levels of production practice are discussed and experienced through diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions.
MEP 4075	Advanced Methods of Recording 2 Advanced Methods of Recording 2 Course Code: MEP 4075 A detailed study focusing on the technical and artistic details involved in mixing music for various formats (2.0, 5.1, 7.1, CD, DVD, film, TV, publicity, etc.), and the need for professional mastering. Several projects that present different challenges will be provided or created. Also covering the proper encoding of PQ info, TOC, UPC, ISRC, and other user data, and the technical aspects of various delivery options CDR, DDP, etc. Class lectures and discussions will be based upon diverse musical case studies and complemented by visits from guest artists for in-class recording sessions.
MSB 2500	Brass Ensemble - Part I Brass Ensemble - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2501	Brass Ensemble Part II Brass Ensemble Part II Course Code:
MSB 2502	Music Ensembles Music Ensembles Course Code:
MSB 2503	Drumming Ensemble Part I Drumming Ensemble Part I Course Code:
MSB 2504	Drumming Ensemble Part II Drumming Ensemble Part II Course Code:
MSB 2505	Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band-Advanced) - Part I Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band-Advanced) - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2506	Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band-Advanced) - Part II Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band-Advanced) - Part II Course Code:
MSB 2507	Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band-Intermediate) - Part I Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band-Intermediate) - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2508	Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band-Intermediate) - Part II Large Jazz Ensemble (Big Band-Intermediate) - Part II Course Code:
MSB 2509	Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) - Part I Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2510	Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) - Part II Large Jazz Ensemble (Reading Band) - Part II Course Code:
MSB 2511	Musical Theatre Ensemble - Part I Musical Theatre Ensemble - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2512	Musical Theatre Ensemble - Part II Musical Theatre Ensemble - Part II Course Code:
MSB 2513	Hand Drumming Ensemble - Part I Hand Drumming Ensemble - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2514	Hand Drumming Ensemble - Part II Hand Drumming Ensemble - Part II Course Code:
MSB 2515	R and B Ensemble - Part I R and B Ensemble - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2516	R & B Ensemble Part II R & B Ensemble Part II Course Code:
MSB 2517	Rhythm Reading Part I Rhythm Reading Part I Course Code:
MSB 2518	Rhythm Reading - Part II Rhythm Reading - Part II Course Code:
MSB 2519	Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) - Part I Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2520	Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) - Part II Small Jazz Ensemble (Advanced) - Part II Course Code:
MSB 2521	Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) - Part I Small Jazz Ensemble (Basic) - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2522	Sm Jazz Ensemble (Basic) - Part II Sm Jazz Ensemble (Basic) - Part II Course Code:
MSB 2523	Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) - Part I Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2524	Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) - Part II Small Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate) - Part II Course Code:
MSB 2525	Special Ensemble 1 - Part I Special Ensemble 1 - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2526	Special Ensemble 1 - Part II Special Ensemble 1 - Part II Course Code:
MSB 2527	Special Ensemble 2 - Part I Special Ensemble 2 - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2528	Special Ensemble 2 - Part II Special Ensemble 2 - Part II Course Code:
MSB 2529	Special Ensemble 3 - Part I Special Ensemble 3 - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2530	Special Ensemble 3 - Part II Special Ensemble 3 - Part II Course Code:
MSB 2531	Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) - Part I Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2532	Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) - Part II Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Advanced) - Part II Course Code:
MSB 2533	Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) - Part I Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Basic) - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2534	Vocal Jazz Chor ESBL-Basic Part II Vocal Jazz Chor ESBL-Basic Part II Course Code:
MSB 2535	Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) - Part I Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2536	Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) - Part II Vocal Jazz Choral Ensemble (Intermediate) - Part II Course Code:
MSB 2537	Woodwind Doubling Ensemble - Part I Woodwind Doubling Ensemble - Part I Course Code:
MSB 2538	Woodwind Doubling Ensemble - Part II Woodwind Doubling Ensemble - Part II Course Code:

Humber has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting April 30, 2012. In conformity with the Minister’s criteria and requirements, Humber will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Humber will ensure that all students admitted to this program will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.

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Bachelor of Music

School of Creative & Performing Arts

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Semester 1

Degree Breadth Elective

History of Contemporary Music and Culture 1

Aural Training 1

Functional Piano Keyboard 1

Contemporary Music Theory and Improvisation 1

Semester 2

Degree Breadth Elective

History of Contemporary Music and Culture 2

Aural Training 2

Functional Piano Keyboard 1

Contemporary Music Theory and Improvisation 2

Semester 3

Degree Breadth Elective

Aural Training 3

Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Music 1

Contemporary Music Theory and Improvisation 3

Introduction to Music Technologies 1

Semester 4

Degree Breadth Elective

Aural Training 4

Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Music 2

Contemporary Music Theory and Improvisation 4

Introduction to Music Technology 2

Semester 5

Degree Breadth Elective

Music Elective

Music Elective

Master Class in Music Production 1

Creative Development

Semester 6

Degree Breadth Elective

Music Elective

Music Elective

Music Business

Masterclass in Music Production 2

Semester 7

Degree Breadth Elective

Music Elective

Music Elective

Music Elective

Music Marketing

Directed Study 1 (Recording Project)

Work Term

Semester 8

Degree Breadth Elective

Music Elective

Music Elective

Directed Study 2 (Recording Project)

Bachelor of Music Electives

Ethnomusicology 1

Scoring Techniques for Pictures I

Scoring Techniques for Pictures II

Advanced Improvisation I

Advanced Improvisation II

Music Orchestration and Composition 1

Music Orchestration and Composition 2

Degree Music Electives - to be assigned

Degree Music Electives - to be assigned

Music Song Writing & Analysis 1