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3.00 Credits
A survey of music in the American narrative film from the silent period to the present. Films representing examples from various genres (drama, comedy, musical, science fiction, etc.) are shown. Each film is studied with regard to how music is integrated into the narrative structure along with other cinematic elements (camera technique, editing, sound, etc.). Consideration is given to technical and stylistic developments in film music and procedures used in assembling a music score with a motion picture. Three hours weekly. Usually offered in alternate years. Film fee.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of music of the first half of the 20th century using contextual, modal, and 12-tone techniques. Music includes works by Debussy, Bartók, Stravinsky, and Schoenberg. Three hours weekly. Prerequisite: TH 211 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The new musical thought dating from 1950 to the present. Postserialism, the extension of instrumental resources, evolution of notation, multimedia, improvisation, and indeterminacy. The views of selected contemporary thinkers and their reciprocal relation to the arts of this period. Three hours weekly. Prerequisite: TH 211 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Study of selected writings and analyses by Heinrich Schenker. Preparation of graphic analyses of selected compositions using Schenkerian harmonic voice-leading techniques. Three hours weekly. Usually offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: TH 211 or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
Analytical examination of works from all periods to show the relevance of analysis in interpretive decisions in performance. Performance, discussion by class members, guest performers/ lecturers and study of multiple recordings. Works to be analyzed in part determined by class. Three hours weekly. Usually offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: TH 211 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth examination (using advanced analytic techniques to study pitch relations, rhythm, texture, and form) of selected compositions (complete works, extended excerpts) from the 18th- and 19th-century instrumental and vocal literatures. Three hours weekly. Usually offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: TH 211 or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth analysis of contemporary music from the standpoint of musical trends, notation, performance strategies, and media/ technology. Consideration of the musical elements of a work as well as its social/aesthetic contexts. Three hours weekly. Usually offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: TH 440 or TH 441, or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
A detailed approach to the theoretical study and analysis of music. The seminar concentrates on works of a particular repertoire or a specific analytic approach. The topic of the seminar will be announced when the seminar is offered. May be repeated for credit. Three hours weekly. Usually offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: TH 211 or equivalent.
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0.00 Credits
A colloquium for undergraduate music theory majors to discuss issues related to their analytical activities. Topics include new analytical techniques and procedures, the role of music theory within the musical community, issues of aesthetics and style, and the importance of professional organizations that influence and support music theorists. Students have the opportunity not only to present and discuss their analytical projects but also to hear, meet, and speak with guest musicians. Undergraduate music theory majors are required to enroll every semester. Three meetings per semester.
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3.00 Credits
An individual study on a special topic supervised by a music theory faculty member. The study should not be a classroom course in the music theory curriculum. Independent studies are dependent on faculty availability. Credit is determined by the content of the study. All independent studies must be approved by the music theory department chair..
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