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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Study of literary and musical dimensions of operas by major composers from Monteverdi and Mozart to the present. Emphasis on the transformation of independent texts into librettos and the effects of music as it reflects language and dramatic action. Includes such works as Orfeo, The Marriage of Figaro, Otello, The Turn of the Screw and Candide. Prerequisite, two courses in music or two in literature, or one in each field, or consent of instructors. (Same as Comparative Literature 258.) Next offered 2012-13. Maximum enrollment, 24.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the music of selected popular African-American artists, including rhythm-and-blues artists, black gospel soloists and performers of soul music and rap music. Focus on the social issues, musical modes of expression and cultural importance of the artists. Prerequisite, one full-credit course in music. (Same as Africana Studies 262.)
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3.00 Credits
Experience with the aesthetics and techniques of the modern recording studio, including the uses of sound synthesizers, digital samplers and MIDI. Creative projects using these techniques. Prerequisite, ability to read music in at least one clef. Three hours of class and three hours of studio. Maximum enrollment, 14.
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3.00 Credits
Contemporary techniques of musical composition, including notational practices and score preparation. Emphasis on developing the ability to structure musical ideas in a series of short pieces in a variety of media, culminating in the presentation of selected works in a studio recital. Prerequisite, 209. (Offered in alternate years.) Maximum enrollment, 12.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of 368. Students work on individual projects involving more extended musical forms. One-quarter course credit. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. Prerequisite, 368. Maximum enrollment, 3.
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3.00 Credits
A listening course based on the study of selected masterpieces of Western music in their historical context. Emphasis on listening skills and the evaluation of cultural and musical meanings. Includes instrumental and vocal works by Monteverdi, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi and Stravinsky. No ability to read music is assumed or required. Not open to seniors or students who have taken 258. (Writing-intensive.) Next offered 2012-13. Maximum enrollment, 20. Hopkins.
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3.00 Credits
Intensive training in the fundamentals of music, with an emphasis on the study of melodic structures, harmonic intervals and chords, rhythm and meter, and basic musical forms. Regular written assignments, including computer assignments aimed to develop musicianship skills. (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.) Prerequisite, Fall: the ability to read music in one clef; spring: Mus 125, 126, 225, 226, 141, or 142 and ability to read music in at least one clef. Prospective music concentrators are strongly urged to register concurrently in 180 and 181. May not be counted toward the minor. Hopkins (fall); S Pellman (spring).
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3.00 Credits
The study of music through lessons 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. Half-hour tutorial for one-quarter credit. Based on evaluation of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students may repeat courses for credit in Applied Music to a maximum of four semesters of study in any given instrument with the consent of the instructor. Following successful completion of four semesters of Applied Music, the student must advance to Solo Performance for further study for credit. The Department.
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3.00 Credits
The study of music through lessons 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. Based on evaluation of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students may repeat courses for credit in Applied Music to a maximum of four semesters of study in any given instrument with the consent of the instructor. Following successful completion of four semesters of Applied Music, the student must advance to Solo Performance for further study for credit. The Department.
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3.00 Credits
A study of jazz from its origins (its African heritage, blues and ragtime) to 1950. A survey of jazz styles, including New Orleans and Chicago styles, boogie-woogie, swing, bebop and cool jazz. Not open to seniors. (Same as Africana Studies 160.) Woods.
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