While not everyone was cut out to become a Yo-Yo Ma, we all undoubtedly share a love for music. UAlberta's Department of Music is proud to offer a wide range of electives to satisfy students from all disciplines and faculties. Elective courses include lectures and seminars in musicology and ethnomusicology, music theory and analysis, history, and literature, as well as vocal and instrumental performance opportunities.
Whether you are a lapsed band geek or choir nerd, a latent master composer, or simply want to put your Humanities major to work in a different way, we're sure to have something that appeals to you!
For more information or registration inquiries, contact the Music Department or email the instructor for the course(s) you are interested in.
Winter 2016 Electives
Winter Term Undergraduate Elective & Variable Topic Courses
Full Course Descriptions - Winter 2016 Undergrad Electives
- Music 103 - Introduction to Popular Music | Instructor: Brian Fauteux | M/W/F 12:00-12:50
- Music 203 - Issues in Popular Music Studies | Instructor: Brian Fauteux | T/R 3:30-4:50
- Music 365 - Topics in Ethnomusicology: Music and Cosmology | Instructor: Julia Byl | T/R 9:30-10:50
- Music 465 - Area Studies in Ethnomusicology: Music of Eastern Europe | Instructor: Julia Byl | T/R 2:00-3:20
- Music 485 - Bernard Herrmann-Film Music Composer | Instructor: Christina Gier | T/R 12:30-1:50
Winter Term Graduate Elective & Variable Topic Courses
Full Course Descriptions - Winter 2016 Graduate Electives
- Music 565 - Area Studies in Ethnomusicology: Music of Eastern Europe | Instructor: Julia Byl | T/R 2:00-3:20
- Music 485 - Bernard Herrmann-Film Music Composer | Instructor: Christina Gier | T/R 12:30-1:50
- Music 651 - Seminar in Music Analysis: Time and Form | Instructor: Maryam Moshaver | F 13:00-15:50
- Music 665 - Issues in Ethnomusicology | Instructor: Michael Frishkopf | M 9:00-11:50
Winter Term Performance Courses
Full Course Descriptions - Winter 2016 Performance Electives
- Music X44 - West African Music Ensemble | Instructors: Robert Kpogo, Wisdom Agorde | W 6:30-9:30 Studio 27
- Music X48 - Middle Eastern and North African Music Ensemble | Instructor: Michael Frishkopf | R 6:30-9:30 Studio 27
For more information on the various full-year performance courses in the department such as the University Symphony Orchestra or Experimental Improvisation group, see Ensembles.