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1.00 Credits
Advanced piano study, designed for non-piano music majors. Emphasis on sight-reading and accompanying skills. Develops technique needed to play advanced repertoire and ability to adjust sounds when working with soloists or ensembles. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: MUS 284 and permission of instructor.
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Prerequisites: MUS 284 and permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to a variety of American musical styles drawn from many cultures, including Native American, African American, Latino, and European American traditions. Topics may include folk music, religious music, Broadway, country, jazz, rock, and American classical music. Fulfills Cultures - U.S. Diversity. Part of the Identity Issues. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents an overview of how rock music has evolved from the latter half of the 20th century through current musical representations. Additionally, it is expected that students will learn the ways in which rock music of the past and present represents social commentary and has influenced societal change. Part of the Human Rights Issue. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive study of the early development of European art music beginning with the musicalization of the mass, through the late Renaissance (1600). Focus on the emergence of compositional techniques, theoretical writings, and the development of musical forms. Offered fall semester of odd-numbered years on sufficient demand. Prerequisite: MUS 120.
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Prerequisite: MUS 120.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive examination of vocal and instrumental music from 1600 to 1750. Major forms studied will include concerto, opera, oratorio, cantata, and fugue. Principle composers studied will include Monteverdi, Scarlatti, Corelli, Vivaldi, Telemann, Handel, and J.S. Bach. An analytical and historical approach with emphasis on listening. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years on sufficient demand. Prerequisite: MUS 120.
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Prerequisite: MUS 120.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive examination of vocal and instrumental music from 1750 to 1825. Large and small forms will be included with emphasis on the compositions of Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven. Offered winter semester of even-numbered years. Prerequisite: MUS 120.
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Prerequisite: MUS 120.
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3.00 Credits
A study of 19th century music by composers of Europe and North America, considering examples of symphonic poems, lieder, character pieces, chamber music, and nationalistic music. Study of "classical'' forms as altered in opera and symphonic music. Offered winter semester of odd-numbered years. Prerequisite: MUS 120.
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Prerequisite: MUS 120.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the development of the new and unique forms of expressive and intellectual 20th century musical style from circa 1900 to 1960, including the exploration of impressionism, atonality, serialism, neo-classicism, and other innovations of 20th century master composers. Offered fall or winter semester. Prerequisite: MUS 120.
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Prerequisite: MUS 120.
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3.00 Credits
A study of stylistic developments in music since 1960, with an emphasis on major compositional figures, the increasing influence of vernacular styles, the development of new electronic media, and developments outside of Europe and North America. Course offered winter semester of even-numbered years. Prerequisites: MUS 120 and MUS 231.
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Prerequisites: MUS 120 and MUS 231.
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3.00 Credits
Examines a particular topic in music history, such as the development of a genre, the work of a composer, or a significant work. Regardless of topic, all sections will explore music in relation to historical, social, intellectual, and artistic developments. May be repeated for credit when content varies. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: MUS 120
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Prerequisites: MUS 120
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