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  • MUS 30: Techniques of the Voice

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    A study of the basic elements of fine vocal production. Studies anatomy, physiology, and physics of the human voice. Emphasizes good vowel and consonant production. Explores the various registers of the voice. Uses a phonetic approach to teach the basics of Italian, German, English, and French singing diction. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered spring semester in alternate years.
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  • MUS 31: World of Opera and the Musical Theatre

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    A broad survey of the world of opera and the musical theatre from the standpoint of the stories, historical context, singers, libretti, stage designs, costumes, and music that are considered masterpieces. Emphasizes exploration and analysis of representative works on videotape. Students create/present/perform a scene from a specified work and prepare a historical/analytical project. The class visits Lincoln Center and has the opportunity of attending a dress rehearsal at the Metropolitan Opera. Prerequisite: An introductory music course or permission of instructor. Offered spring semester.
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  • MUS 33: Music of the Whole Earth

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    A broad survey of world music, including tribal, folk, and art music, specifically music of Africa, Asia, and Indonesia, among others. Emphasizes analysis of the music and its historical and cultural contexts. Requires attendance at and written critique of a live performance of non-Western music or an additional research project designed in conference with the instructor. Offered spring semester.
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  • MUS 34: History of Jazz

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    A course designed to help students become familiar with and appreciate jazz as an important American art form through listening together with discussion of key artists, styles, terminology, culture and traditions. Attendance at a live performance is required. Offered fall semester.
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  • MUS 35: Music of the World's Religions

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    The interrelationship between ritual and music in several world religions. Religious traditions to be included are Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Santeria. No technical knowledge of music is necessary. Offered spring semester in alternate years. Same as: PASTH 669.
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  • MUS 36: Women in Music

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    A study of women composers/performers through the ages emphasizing their changing roles and society's changing attitudes. The seminar focuses on selected works of Hildegard von Bingen, Clara Schumann, Fanny Hensel, Maria Grandval, Ellen Taafe Zwilich, and Laurie Anderson, among others. Fall Semester.
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  • MUS 40: Music in the American Century

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    A broad survey of American music from John Adams to Ellen Taaffe Zwilich. We will examine neo-romantic trends in the music of Samuel Barber, Amy Beach and John Corigliano, the transcendentalism of Charles Ives, the American West in Aaron Copland, jazz in the music of Leonard Bernstein and the innovations of minimalist composers Phillip Glass and Steve Reich, and the new directions of the "avant-garde" from John Cage to Pauline Oliveros. Offered in odd-numbered years.
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  • MUS 46: Counterpoint

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    An exploration of contrapuntal compositional techniques, including canon, two-and three-part inventions, and the fugue. Original composition exercises will be assigned to demonstrate application of the various techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 1 or permission of the instructor. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years.
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  • MUS 52: Keyboard Studies

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    Class instruction in areas of basic musicianship & piano skills designed primarily for those with limited or no knowledge in piano technique. Included will be basic music theory with emphasis on scales, chords, and beginning to intermediate music. Additional applications will include sight-reading, transposition, harmonization, basic improvisation, ensemble performance, and use of various accompaniment patterns.
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  • MUS 55: Selected Studies in Music

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    An intensive survey of Russian music from the 19th century of Glazounov and Glinka, emphasizing the Balekirev group of Borodin, Moussorgsky, and Rimsky-Korsokov. Analyzes the music of Tchaikovsky, Scriabin, and the challenges faced by Shostakovich and others under the Soviet system, including an examination of Stravinsky's music and an exploration of contemporary composers Sofia Gubaidlina and Alfred Schnittke. Students present short projects enhancing their understanding of the relationship of music and social/political policy under the Soviets. Other projects include presentations and analyses of particular works. A term paper based on an in-depth study of an aspect of Russian music is required. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: An introductory course in music or permission of instructor. Offered spring semester.
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