Non-Major Offerings

Private Lessons (MUSI 141-197), 2 credits in:

*Subject to availability

You must register at the Shepherd School prior to submitting a university registration form. Registration is limited and will be handled on a first come, first serve basis beginning Monday, January 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Please email Blair Doerge at bd53@rice.edu for more information. Private lessons are taught by graduate students. An applied music fee of $500 per semester will be billed to your ESTHER account for these lessons.

*Please note: You will need to provide your own instrument for non-major private lessons with the exception of piano and organ.*

APPLIED STUDIES IN JAZZ IMPROVISATION MUSI 345 | 2 credits

Private lessons on specific advanced techniques in jazz improvisation. You must register at the Shepherd School prior to submitting a university special registration form. Registration will be handled on a first come, first serve basis beginning Monday, January 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Please email Blair Doerge at bd53@rice.edu for more information.  An applied music fee of $500 per semester will be charged for private lessons.

RICE CHORALE MUSI 335 | 1 credit

Rice Chorale is a choral ensemble of moderate size, which performs a minimum of once a semester and is conducted by Thomas Jaber. The Chorale meets MW from 4:00-5:30 pm. Email jaber@rice.edu or call 713-348-2336 for more information.

CAMPANILE ORCHESTRA MUSI 334 | 1 credit

The Campanile Orchestra is a symphony orchestra made up of talented non-music majors and members of the greater Rice community who wish to continue their orchestral activities. Under the direction of Dr. Joseph Kneer, the group plays works from the standard literature and meets on Saturday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. The orchestra performs two concerts per academic year. More information about Campanile can be found here. All inquiries for Campanile are to be directed to Dr. Joseph Kneer at jkneer@trinity.edu.  AUDITION FORM

FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC MUSI 117 | 3 credits

For non-music majors with minimal music preparation. Rudiments of pitch and duration. Study of scales, chord structure, tonality, and forms.
Section 1 meets MWF 9:00 - 9:50 am.
Section 2 meets TTH 2:30-3:45 pm.

THEORY FOR NON-MAJORS I MUSI 317 | 3 credits

Study of harmony, melody, rhythm, and form.
Section 1 meets MWF 10:00-10:50 am.
Section 2 meets TTH 1:00-2:15 pm.

BASIC ELECTRONIC MUSIC MUSI 403 | 3 credits

Introduction to electronic and computer music.
Meets MWF 1:00-1:50 pm.