General Catalog for 2009-10

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(MUHL) Dept of History & Literature

1312.0 Survey of Music Literature 1

A course that introduces the stylistic elements of music throughout

the world. Stylistic elements of music will be studied through

analysis of scores, recordings, and videos directed toward the

functions of each of the elements in the music from major world

cultures.

Spring

2112.0 Survey of Music Literature 2

A course that emphasizes traditional study of the masterpieces of

Western music literature from the Middle Ages to the present. Empha-

sis will be on style in each period and listening to, writing and

thinking about music. Prerequisites: MUTH 1002, 1032; MUHL 1312.

Fall

2332.0 Performance Practices for the Harpsichord.

A study of performance practices applied to the solo and ensemble

literature composed for the harpsichord in the Renaissance and Baroque

periods. Emphasis on research and performance. Prerequisite: Con-

sent of Instructor.

On Demand

3153.0 History of Western Music 1

A study of the history of Western music from 600 B.C. to date. [CAC-W]

Prerequisite: MUHL 2112.

Fall

3163.0 History of Western Music 2

A study of the history of Western music from 600 B.C. to date. (WAC)

Prerequisite: MUHL 2112.

Spring

3173.0 History and Literature of Musical Theatre

A history of musical theatre with an emphasis on style and performance

of representative literature. Required for all Musical Theatre degree

candidates.

Fall Even Yrs

4243.0 Twentieth Century Music

A survey of the trends in Western music of the twentieth century.

Extensive listening to recorded music is required.

Spring

4252.0 Instrumental Literature

A survey of solo literature for wind instruments. Required of

instrumental majors enrolled for the Bachelor of Music degree in

Performance. Music majors only.

On Demand

4253.0 American Music

A study of American music from 1620 to the present; an account of the

music that has been written in America and its impact upon this

country.

Fall

4262.0 Organ Literature

A survey of organ literature from the Renaissance to the present.

Emphasis is given to the development and styles of the various

national schools. [CAC-W] Prerequisite: MUHL 2112. Ablility to play

the organ is not a prerequisite.

On Demand

4272.0 Choral Literature and Arranging

A survey of choral literature for the public schools with emphasis on

analysis and arranging.

Spring

4282.0 Piano Literature

A survey of piano solo literature from 1700 to 1900 with emphasis on

style and performance practices. Required of piano majors enrolled

for the Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance degree. Music majors

only.

Fall Even Yrs

4292.0 Vocal Literature

A study of solo literature from the Renaissance to the present.

Emphasis upon the style, interpretation, and performance of solo

materials for all voice classifications. Required of voice majors

enrolled for the Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance degree. Music

majors only.

Spring Odd Yrs

4312.0 Band History and Literature.

A survey of band and wind ensemble literature beginning with the 16th

century through the present.

Spring Odd Yrs