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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Analytical and compositional study of stylistic developments since 1850 which extend, expand, depart from or negate "common-practice" harmony and tonality. Major composers studied. Emphasis on gaining understanding of their harmonic styles via analysis and compositional imitation by student. Individual projects required.
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3.00 Credits
Study of linear aspects of music via combining melodies into various textures. Special emphasis on revival of contrapuntal techniques in 20th century by such composers as Busoni, Hindemith, Bartok, Schoenberg, Webern, and their successors; these techniques and styles used in direct composition.
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3.00 Credits
A review of the principles and practices of music theory/composition, centering on the "common practice" period but not confined to it, and geared to the individual needs of participating students, whose prior involvement with theory may not be recent or extensive. Syllabi for particular areas of study, relevant texts, scores and recordings in library, assignments leading to final paper.
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3.00 Credits
A review of the basic framework of Western musical history, centered on a core repertory but not restricted by it, with class listening and discussion; individual projects required of students, utilizing standard research procedures and reference materials, including scores and recordings; optionally also class lecture and/or performance by students.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of various influences (political, social, musical, etc.) upon the development of the Wind Band and its repertoire. Extensive listening, analysis and discussion with individual projects including bibliography and discography development.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of representative piano literature for performance and teaching. Analysis of principal works of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopen, Brahms, Schumann, Liszt, and the impressionistic and modern composers. Emphasis on structural and stylistic considerations.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the resources and techniques needed for graduate studies in all areas of music. Students will learn to examine and critically evaluate music resources in both traditional and electronic forms, and will develop research strategies that can be adapted to many different areas of study. Through a variety of projects and in-class presentations, students will become better equipped to undertake graduate level music research, and to ultimately present that research with proper bibliographic style according to established scholarly conventions.
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3.00 Credits
Students will study a survey of representative songs from their origins to the present in the Italian, French, German, British, and American art song traditions. Discussions will include divergent approaches to style and text settings, historical development of the genre, poetry, and associated musical characteristics. Music is studied through scores, recordings and performances. Students will be coached in the performance practice of the literature.
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3.00 Credits
Collaborative Pianists will study representative chamber instrumental literature from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and 20th century periods. An overview of standard literature for duos with all instruments, piano, trios, and larger ensembles (quartets, quintets, and sextets) will be presented. Collaborative Pianists will also play in chamber ensembles and perform duos in class.
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3.00 Credits
Collaborative pianists will learn basic skills for working as a rehearsal pianist with a conductor and stage director, how to prepare an orchestral reduction of an opera score, and how to assist singers in the preparation of operatic roles. Collaborative pianists will prepare arias, recitatives, and ensemble pieces, and will be expected to sing vocal lines while playing the orchestral accompaniment as well as accompany guest singers in the class. Topics discussed will include elements of style, traditions of vocal ornamentation, and lyric diction.
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