Alternating of Courses
Students should be advised that not all courses listed in the Calendar are offered in any given year. Some courses are given in alternate years. Careful planning in consultation with the Department of Music will eliminate any problems.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
Music History and Literature
MUSIC 285.3
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Jazz History Survey
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 30 credit units in the College of Arts and Science or permission of the department.
An overview of the history and evolution of jazz music. The course will include the examination and discussion of the most historically significant musicians in jazz and their music as well as the examination of the evolution of jazz music as an art form.
MUSIC 303.3
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History of Church Music (Formerly MUSIC 204)
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.
The significant developments in Judaeo-Christian religious music from its origins to the present day. The role of music in Jewish and particularly Western Christian traditions, both Roman Catholic and Protestant, will be examined.
MUSIC 311.3
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The History of Opera (Formerly 310)
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.
A survey study of the history of opera from the Florentines to modern times.
MUSIC 312.3
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Vocal Literature (Formerly 253)
1/2(3L-1P)
Prerequisite(s): Two years of applied voice training, MUSIC 141, 213, 214 and 241 or permission of the department.
Song literature of various western cultures will be studied toward acquiring a broad awareness of the vast repertoire of song.
MUSIC 335.3
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History of Electronic Music
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213 and 214.
Explores the rich repertoire of works that have been created over a half century of electronic music. Gives an overview of the major movements, ideas and styles in electronic music as well as studying some important figures and key musical works in detail.
MUSIC 350.3
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Wind Instrument Literature
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 113, 114 and 240.
Examines the solo and ensemble literature for winds from the Middle Ages to the present era including the wind band repertoire.
MUSIC 354.3
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A Survey of Keyboard Literature (Formerly 353)
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 213, 214, and 240.
A history of piano literature from the origins of the instrument to the 20th century, discussing styles, forms and interpretations of works taken from all periods.
MUSIC 358.3
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Chamber Music
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 113, 114, 240 and 241.
A survey of chamber music from 1750 to 1950 with particular emphasis on the development and stylistic analyses of the various forms.
MUSIC 361.3
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Music in the Middle Ages
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.
A history of music from the earliest times to the 14th century. Notation (monophonic and polyphonic), forms, composers, theoretical concepts and performance practices will provide the substance for the course.
MUSIC 362.3
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Music in the Renaissance
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 240 and 241 or permission of the department.
A history of music covering the 14th through the 16th centuries. The chief forms, composers and compositions will be studied. Stylistic analysis of selected compositions will be emphasized.