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  • MUS 100: Introduction to Music

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. Gaines A course in perceptive listening intended to heighten the student's awareness and understanding of music through an examination of its basic elements - tone color, texture, melody, rhythm and style. The course involves intensive required listening assignments as a means of achieving the awareness and understanding of these elements. Music reading ability suggested. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (A.)
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  • MUS 121: Fundamentals of Music

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. French An introductory course in music theory which presents essential basic concepts, from standard notation and scales to harmonization and motivic structure. Additional emphasis on the acquisition of aural skills through ear-training exercises. Music reading ability suggested. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (A.)
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  • MUS 205: History of Music I

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. French A study of music from its early origins through 1800. Intensive listening assignments and research projects are required in the course. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (A.) Note: Students may not receive credit for MUS-205 and MUS-201 or 202.
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  • MUS 206: History of Music II

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. French A study of music from 1800 to the present. Intensive listening assignments and research projects are required in the course. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (A.)
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  • MUS 207: History of Jazz

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. Gaines A survey of the development of jazz from its African origins through the present. The course will include intensive listening and research assignments, video presentations, and a final research paper. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (A., D.)
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  • MUS 208: World Music

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. Gaines This course traces the development of world musics by examining significant works of music and the cultural and political milieu in which the works were composed. Students will develop an understanding of musical terminnnology and will develop skills needed to listen to and better understand music of varying cultures. Students will participate in a variety of activities, including singing, playing instruments and dancing. This course has an intensive listening component, which requires students to listen to music both in and out of class, and to report responses to this listening. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (A, G.)
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  • MUS 222: Harmony

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. French A study of the materials and practices of tonal harmony through the examination of the techniques of fourpart writing. Additional emphasis on the acquisition of aural skills through ear-training exercises. Prerequisite: MUS-121 or by permission. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (A.)
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  • MUS 225: Jazz Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Faculty A study of the melodic, harmonic and rhythmic practices in jazz and how these principles are also applicable to various genres of contemporary music. The course includes analysis of representative chord progressions and compositions. Emphasis will be placed on student projects in jazz composition. Prerequisite: MUS-121 or by permission. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (A.)
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  • MUS 307: Topics in Music History

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Dr. French A study of a specific period of genre of music such as the Second Viennese School, Late Beethoven, American Opera, and others. The course will place emphasis on independent research as well as required listening. Prerequisite: Appropriate 200-level music history course or by permission. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (A.)
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  • MUS 328: Topics in Music Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Ursinus College

    Faculty A study of a specific style or school of composition such as counterpoint, serial music, chromatic harmony and others. The course will place emphasis on independent research as well as required listening. Prerequisite: Appropriate 200-level music theory course or by permission. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (A.)
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