MUSC 31Ear Training
Weekly schedule will be coordinated with MUSC 30A, MUSC 30B, or MUSC 30C lecture materials. Emphasizes recognition of triad and dominant-seventh inversions, dictation of diatonic melodies, and aural analysis of simple diatonic interval and chord progressions. Most of the ear-training materials consist of homophonic and polyphonic examples from music literature performed live in class. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 30A, MUSC 30B, or MUSC 30C is required.
Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 30A, MUSC 30B, or MUSC 30C is required.
- See Enrollment Conditions for instructions.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/8 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/8 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:05pm | Music Center 130 | Staff | Wait List 1/0 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Mon Wed 1:20pm–2:25pm | Music Center 130 | Staff | Closed 1/0 |
| 03 | Laboratory | Mon Wed 2:40pm–3:45pm | Music Center 130 | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:05pm | Music Center 130 | M. Ezerova | Open 2/8 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Mon Wed 1:20pm–2:25pm | Music Center 130 | M. Ezerova | Open 3/8 |
| 03 | Laboratory | Mon Wed 2:40pm–3:45pm | Music Center 130 | M. Ezerova | Open 2/8 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:05pm | Music Center 130 | M. Ezerova | Closed 5/0 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Mon Wed 1:20pm–2:25pm | Music Center 130 | M. Ezerova | Closed 7/0 |
| 03 | Laboratory | Mon Wed 2:40pm–3:45pm | Music Center 130 | M. Ezerova | Closed 5/0 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:05pm | Music Center 130 | G. Spiri | Closed 13/12 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Mon Wed 1:20pm–2:25pm | Music Center 130 | L. L. Shepherd | Open 8/12 |
| 03 | Laboratory | Mon Wed 2:40pm–3:45pm | Music Center 130 | G. Spiri | Open 2/12 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Ezerova | 4.2 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 0% | 5 |
| Robert Shepherd | 3.5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 0% | 84 |
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