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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MUSC 2510. The study of the overall harmonic and thematic organization of musical compositions from the common-practice period (c. 1600 to 1900). In addition, an examination of 20th c. and 21st c. forms will be included. Drawing on all of the theoretical knowledge gained in the 4-semester Music Theory sequence, this course focuses first on small structures (motives, phrases, etc.) and gradually progresses to large forms (sonata, rondo, etc.) and multi-movement forms (symphony, concerto, etc.)
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MUSC 2510. This course is designed to assist the student in developing basic techniques in arranging music for instrumental ensembles and for vocal ensembles. Focuses on practical issues and general arranging strategies for ensembles of different skill levels. Projects include work in the student's chosen emphasis, as well as work covering multi-cultural issues. It is a project-oriented course resulting in a small portfolio of usable work.
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3.00 Credits
Pre-requisite HIST 1131 and/or HIST 1132 (all students); MUSC 2510 (music majors). The first of two-courses that traces Western classical music from the Hellenistic period (c. 300 B.C.) to the early Classical era (c. 1750 A.D.). In this course, students will be exposed to the various genres, composers, and masterworks of the Western classical tradition, exploring significant musical contributions in sequence that traces Western classical music from the Hellenistic period (c.300 B.C.) to the early Classic era (c.1750 A.D.). In this course, students will be exposed to the various genres, composers, and masterworks of the Western classical tradition, exploring significant musical contributions in the cultural, social, and sometimes political contexts of the period through intensive study and listening.
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3.00 Credits
Pre-requisite HIST 1131 and/or HIST 1132 (all students); MUSC 2510 (music majors). The second of two-courses that continues tracing Western classical music from the early Classic era (c.1750 A.D.) to the present. In this course, students will be exposed to the various genres, composers, and masterworks of the Western classical tradition, exploring significant musical contributions in the cultural, social, and sometimes political contexts of the period through intensive study and listening. This course is non-repeatable.
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2.00 Credits
A survey of the development and evolution of jazz as an American art form. Emphasis will be placed upon the musical styles and major innovations in each of the various eras of jazz history. (Cross-listed as BLST 3650.)
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2.00 Credits
American Music is a survey course that explores the development of a national tradition of music in America. The focus of the course will be to reexamine the history of America through the sounds of its music in an attempt to discover the cultural, sociological and sometimes political motivations "behind the music." Study will include but not be limited to such American traditions as psalmody, jazz, rock and roll, classical, musical theater, and folk music.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to issues, ideas, personalities, styles and important works of the African musical experience. The primary focus will be on music of Western Africa. Music of other areas will be briefly included. The course will also trace the influences of African music on African American music in the form of African American folk songs. Hands-on skills will be included during classroom playing of African instruments. Some concert attendance requirements may be included if available. (This course is also cross-listed with African Studies.)
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MUSC 3310. An introduction to the principles and techniques of digital sound synthesis and the creation of music with computers. Students will gain hands-on experience with the most up-to-date synthesis software, programming languages, and research tools. Through lectures, lab work, reading, composing, and critical-listening students will gain the necessary skills to create computer music using digital instruments of their own design.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: C or higher in MUSC 3310. A repeatable course in which students focus on a particular area of music composition in the electronic medium. Building on skills learned in MUSC 1300 and MUSC 3310, students will concentrate on compositional problems and issues while creating original electroacoustic musical works.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of the instructor. Techniques for teaching voice, including an in-depth study of vocal anatomy.
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