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3.00 Credits
A study and analysis of major developments in style of Western music since 1900, in particular the dissolution of tonality in the first decades of the century, the alternatives to traditional tonality that developed subsequently and the proliferation of styles in more recent years. Consideration of the influence of political, economic, technological and cultural environments on these developments. (Proseminar.) Prerequisite, 109. Maximum enrollment, 16. Buchman.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the life, times and music of selected jazz musicians from 1950 to the present. Emphasis on the range of jazz styles from that era including funky, fusion and free jazz. Prerequisite, 160 or consent of instructor. Next offered 2012-13. (Same as Africana Studies 259.) Woods.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of 180. Development of aural understanding through sight-singing and dictation. Tonic and dominant arpeggiation in inversion, diatonic melodies with simple modulation, further work in minor keys, introduction to alto and tenor clefs, chromatic intervals, harmonic progressions, rhythms in mixed meters, modal scales. May be repeated for credit with the consent of instructor. One-half course credit. Prerequisite, 180 and consent of instructor. Buchman.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of 181. Four-part chord progression reading, alto and tenor clef, melodic transposition, introduction to figured harmony, chord progressions, intermediate sight-reading. One-half course credit. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite, 181 and consent of instructor. Best.
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3.00 Credits
Analytical techniques and analysis of common musical forms from many traditions, including European classical, popular, jazz and other music from around the world. Consideration of common structures in music and how they are perceived. Concurrent registration in Keyboard Skills (181 or 281) is highly recommended for prospective music concentrators. Prerequisite, 209 and 280 (may be taken concurrently). Hopkins.
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3.00 Credits
Students will study the creation of songs, with attention to melody writing, harmonization, lyric writing, song forms, style, instrumentation and arranging. Students, working alone or in pairs, will be required to write or revise a song to present to the class for critique. (Oral Presentations.) Prerequisite, Music 109 or 277. One-quarter course credit. Maximum enrollment, 12. Kinkel.
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3.00 Credits
The study of music through lessons and performance in voice, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, piano, organ, harp, percussion, acoustic guitar, jazz guitar, violin, viola, 'cello and contrabass. Hour tutorial for one-half credit required for and open only to students who are preparing half or full recitals approved by the Music Department. Prerequisite, successful completion of at least two semesters of Solo Performance, 109 and consent of instructor. Students may only enroll in Advanced Solo Performance upon completion of or co-registration in 209 or one course in literature and history of music at the 200 level. May be repeated for credit. A fee is charged. The Department.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth consideration of topics in music theory, history, composition and performance. Topics for 2012: Orchestration and Score Study; Music and Film; and CSound Applications. (Oral Presentations.) Prerequisite, 309 (formerly 210) and one additional full-credit music course at the 200 level. Buchman, Hamessley, S Pellman.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth consideration of topics in music theory, history, composition and performance. Topics for 2013: Editing Renaissance Music; Bernstein's "Candide"; and Jazz Greats. (Oral Presentations.) Prerequisite, 309 (formerly 210), 251, or consent of instructor. Hopkins, G Kolb, Woods.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasis on collaborative work among computer musicians and videographers in the creation of visual/sound works. Projects will include fixed media works, installations, and/or performance art pieces. Prerequisite, Art 213 or Music 277. (Same as Art 377 .) Maximum enrollment, 16. Gant, Pellman.
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