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3.00 Credits
This is a survey of sub-Saharan traditional and contemporary music cultures of Africa. It examines the musical and extra musical forces that shape, maintain, and perpetuate Africa's musical and cultural expression. Discussion on the general characteristics, concepts, and ethnomusicological approach to the organization of musical sound and its meaning are emphasized. This class provides an overview of the musical sounds that are prevalent in each geographic region. Students develop ethnomusicological listening skills and the ability to identify aspects of the unity and diversity within the music cultures of traditional and contemporary Africa. Course is appropriate for majors and nonmajors. Meets the general studies elective requirement.
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3.00 Credits
This course traces the history and development of African American popular music from the early 17th century to the 21st century with a focus on the concept of soul as an essential aspect of American popular culture. The central goal of this course is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and aural analytical skill through which they can identify, understand, and appreciate the contributions of soul music to the aesthetic values of contemporary music culture - sacred (Gospel) and secular (rhythm and blues). The course strives to stimulate the imagination and creativity of the student by providing opportunities for their expression. Lectures are augmented with discussions, readings, videos, extensive listening to music samples, and a group term project. Course is appropriate for majors and nonmajors. Meets the general studies elective requirement.
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3.00 Credits
This ethnomusicology course teaches students how to listen to, think about, identify, and write about Latin music traditions of the Caribbean and North, Central, and South America. Students interested in world missions, world geography, anthropology, global studies, sociology, history, ethnic diversity, and geopolitics may find this course useful. Prerequisite: MUS 201
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3.00 Credits
This ethnomusicology course teaches students how to listen to, think about, identify, and write about the classical, popular, and folk music traditions of Asia. Students interested in world missions, world geography, anthropology, global studies, sociology, history, ethnic diversity, and geopolitics may find this course useful. Prerequisite: MUS 201
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1.00 Credits
Students study phrasing, style, and interpretation of vocal literature from the classic through romantic periods, including the song literature of the Church. Selected arias from oratorio and opera are examined. Prerequisite: MUS 212
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1.00 Credits
This is a continuation of MUS 311. Prerequisite: MUS 212
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1.00 Credits
Students study scales in 3rds, 6ths, and 10ths, contrary motion, and the corresponding arpeggios. Exercises such as Cortot's, Bach'sWell-Tempered Clavier, easier Etudes of Chopin, romantic Beethoven Sonatas, and other works of comparable difficulty are explored. The course prepares piano performance majors for their junior recitals. Prerequisite: upper-division qualifying examination or by audition
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1.00 Credits
This is a continuation of MUS 313. The course prepares piano performance majors for their junior recitals. In addition to weekly private lessons, students attend a group master class each week. Prerequisite: upper-division qualifying examination or by audition
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1.00 Credits
This course offers a study of works of all periods and preparation for the student's junior recital.
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1.00 Credits
This is a continuation of MUS 315.
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