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3.00 Credits
for concentration credit. An introduction to the forms and conventions of musical drama. Selected works of light and serious opera presented in order of progressive depth and complexity. Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, Puccini' s La Bohèm e, Mozart 's Don Giovan ni, Wagne r's Tristan und Iso lde, Alban Be rg's Lulu. 2 or 4 cr
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4.00 Credits
chief trends in symphonic music from Viennese Classicism to the early twentieth century. Development of the instruments of the orchestra and symphonic forms. Haydn and the 'Storm and Stress', Mozart, Beethoven and the heroic symphony, the German Romantics, Berlioz, and the tone poems of Liszt and Strauss. Post-Romantic symphonies of Bruckner and Mahler. 2 or 4 cr ( ).
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4.00 Credits
study of the music and interrelated careers of Viennese Classicism's chief representatives. Haydn and the development of the piano sonata, string quartet, and symphony. Mozart as master of the string quartet, concerto, and opera. Similarities, differences, and cross-influences between Haydn and Mozart. 2 or 4 cr ( ).
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4.00 Credits
for concentration credit. The triumph of the human spirit through the symphonic ideal. An introduction to the nine symphonies, the chamber music, the piano sonatas, the concertos, the overtures, and the opera Fidelio. 2 or 4 cr ( ).
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4.00 Credits
survey of the complex and fascinating relationship between music and the society which it mirrors, from Plato to Punk. Focuses upon several crucial crossroads in the history of Western culture: antiquity and musical ethos; medieval plainsong; feudalism and courtly love; the secular courts of the Renaissance; Bach and craftsmanship; Mozart and the Enlightenment; angst, anger, and Romanticism; and the modern ferment. 2 or 4 cr ( ).
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3.00 Credits
multi-media course will provide an in-depth examination of the Rolling Stones and their role within the evolving history of popular culture, with the major emphasis being placed on understanding their musical styles. Along the way, the relationship between the group and the major trends in rock music will be highlighted, since a history of the Stones is, in many ways, a history of rock music in general. This course is intended for the general university student and neither assumes nor requires previous training in music. 3 cr. On Demand
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3.00 Credits
course will examine the music of the Beatles in the cultural, social, and musical context of the Sixties. We shall look at the influences that played a part in the formation of their style; the magical interplay of talents among the four musicians; and the special partnership between Lennon and McCartney that led to the creation of some of the most enduring songs of the pop and rock era. This course is especially designed for students who have no technical background in music, though musicians are welcome too. 3 cr. On Demand
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3.00 Credits
course will explore the distinctive popular music known as 'World Beat' including pop music from Africa, Cuba and other parts of the Caribbean, Latin America and in particular Brazil, Argentina, India, Spain, Portugal, and North America, as well as world beat fusion, film music, and more traditional genres such as Spanish flamenco. Social and cultural influences, political motivations, and the effects of modernization and recording will also guide our investigation. 3 cr. On Demand
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3.00 Credits
is a musical style that emerged during the late 1960s and early '70s, and is widely considered as one of the primary influences in the development of disco, rap, hip hop, fusion, and contemporary urban and R&B styles. This course will follow the trajectory of funk from its roots in rhythm and blues through its classic formulation in the 1970s, and will conclude with a discussion of the urban transformation and revival of funk over the last two decades. We will place funk within its cultural and social milieu, as well as examine the evolving musical characteristics of funk in some detail. This course is intended for the general university student and neither assumes nor requires previous training in music. 3 cr. On Demand
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2.00 Credits
of music education students and open to any University student interested in building a basic repertoire of teaching skills. Discussion of students' reasons for selecting music teaching as a profession. The study of the nature of teacher power and authority in the classroom and the importance of relationship building with students. Instructional strategies of master teachers including attention and clarity moves are studied, analyzed, observed, and practiced. Analysis of teacher attributes as portrayed in films. Development of a repertoire of songs for classroom use. FIELD EXPERIENCE: 30 hours of sustained weekly Friday morning internship in a public elementary school general classroom. 2 cr.
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