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2010-2011 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]
Courses
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Course Renumbering
Commencing with the 2013-14 academic year the University began a multi-year course renumbering. For additional information visit the Course Renumbering page on the Office of the Registrar website.
Renumbered Course List
- Division of Liberal Arts
Many courses within the Division of Liberal Arts commencing with the Summer and Fall 2014 terms will be offered under new course numbers. Students registering for Summer 2014 coursework and beyond will do so using the new course numbers.
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MUNM 114 - Drum Class for Non-Majors Drum set instruction in basic technique and contemporary styles including rock, jazz, and Brazilian. Not open to Music majors specializing in percussion. Formerly MU 124B
Prerequisites & Notes May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUNM 115 - Brass Class for Non-Majors Designed for students with little or no experience or formal training. Students learn basic breathing, embouchures, and reading techniques. Not open to Music majors specializing in brass. Formerly MU 125A
Prerequisites & Notes May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUNM 116 - Brass Class for Non-Majors Designed for students with little or no experience or formal training. Students learn basic breathing, embouchures, and reading techniques. Not open to Music majors specializing in brass. Formerly MU 125B
Prerequisites & Notes May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUNM 117 - Saxophone Class for Non-Majors Introductory class in saxophone techniques, embouchure, sound production, breathing, fingering, and literature. Not open to Music majors specializing in saxophone. Formerly MU 126A
Prerequisites & Notes May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUNM 118 - Saxophone Class for Non-Majors Introductory class in saxophone techniques, embouchure, sound production, breathing, fingering, and literature. Not open to Music majors specializing in saxophone. Formerly MU 126B
Prerequisites & Notes May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUNM 121 - Flute Class for Non-Majors Provides the student with a solid introduction to tone and technique development and repertoire for the flute. Not open to Music majors specializing in flute. Formerly MU 127A
Prerequisites & Notes May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUNM 122 - Flute Class for Non-Majors Provides the student with a solid introduction to tone and technique development and repertoire for the flute. Not open to Music majors specializing in flute. Formerly MU 127B
Prerequisites & Notes May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUNM 123 - Piano Class for Non-Majors One-hour class of piano instruction in traditional beginning piano. Coursework includes basic technique including scales, chords, and chord melodies. Formerly MU 130A
Prerequisites & Notes Not open to Music majors specializing in piano. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUNM 124 - Piano Class for Non-Majors One-hour class of piano instruction in traditional beginning piano. Coursework includes basic technique including scales, chords, and chord melodies. Formerly MU 130B
Prerequisites & Notes Not open to Music majors specializing in piano. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUNM 131 - Composition for Non-Majors Students develop basic skills in various aspects of composition, including form, melody, harmony, rhythm, color, texture, notation, improvisation, and orchestration. Formerly MU 111A
Prerequisites & Notes Not open to Composition majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUNM 132 - Composition for Non-Majors Students develop basic skills in various aspects of composition, including form, melody, harmony, rhythm, color, texture, notation, improvisation, and orchestration. Formerly MU 111B
Prerequisites & Notes Not open to Composition majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUNM 141 - Voice Class for Non-Majors One-hour class of voice instruction in the classical training of voice. Course covers proper technique of breathing, support, focus of tone, production of clear, vocal line, and some musical interpretation of literature. Formerly MU 141A
Prerequisites & Notes Not open to Voice majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUNM 142 - Voice Class for Non-Majors One-hour class of voice instruction in the classical training of voice. Course covers proper technique of breathing, support, focus of tone, production of clear, vocal line, and some musical interpretation of literature. Formerly MU 141B
Prerequisites & Notes Not open to Voice majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUNM 301 - Vocal Technique & Coaching I Designed to provide training to non-vocal majors, this is the first course in a three-course sequence introducing students to fundamentals of good vocal technique, proper breathing, vocal anatomy, and performance practice including interpretation for the musical theater stage.
Prerequisites & Notes Open to students enrolled in the Musical Theater Minor. Not open to majors in the School of Music.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUPF 121 - Styles and Diction Required of all vocal majors. Students practice English and Italian diction, and perform for faculty and guests in a variety of musical styles. Formerly MU 139
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Voice majors only.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUPF 122 - Styles and Diction Required of all vocal majors. Students practice English and Italian diction, and perform for faculty and guests in a variety of musical styles. Formerly MU 140
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Voice majors only.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUPF 130 - Major Workshop Students, grouped by major, learn and practice aspects of instrumental performance including technique, literature, sight-reading, and improvisation. Students perform individually and in groups. Formerly MU 100
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUPF 135 - First Wednesday Monthly convocation of all music majors where student, faculty, and guest performances, lectures, demonstrations, and master classes take place, and school and university announcements and bulletins are given.
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only.
Credits: 0 cr, 0 hrs |
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MUPF 351 - Vocal Literature The purpose of the course is to develop a greater knowledge of the vocal literature of all periods. Formerly MU 346A
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUPF 352 - Vocal Literature The purpose of the course is to develop a greater knowledge of the vocal literature of all periods. Formerly MU 346B
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUPF 383 - Vocal Staging The interpretation and performance of vocal performance. Technical and artistic preparation for public performance from workshops to major productions. Formerly MU 344A
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only. May be taken four times for credit.
Credits: 2 cr, 0 hrs |
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MUPF 384 - Opera Staging The interpretation and performance of opera roles. Technical and artistic preparation for public performance from workshops to major productions of full operas. Formerly MU 344B
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only. May be taken four times for credit.
Credits: 2 cr, 0 hrs |
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MUPF 483 - Opera Staging Continuation of MUPF 383. Formerly MU 444A
Prerequisites & Notes May be taken four times for credit.
Credits: 2 cr, 0 hrs |
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MUPF 484 - Opera Staging Continuation of MUPF 383. Formerly MU 444B
Prerequisites & Notes May be taken four times for credit.
Credits: 2 cr, 0 hrs |
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MUPF 660 - Graduate Ensemble Formerly MU 775
Prerequisites & Notes Repeatable for credit. Only open to students in the School of Music.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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MUPF 680 - Graduate Project/Recital Independent research project designed to enable the student to work in-depth on a topic of special relevance applicable to performance. The graduate project is evaluated in two parts: as a thesis, with the expectation that the student has completed extensive research in a comprehensive manner, and as a recital, in which the student incorporates aspects of the project and demonstrates personal instrumental growth. Students give presentations throughout the semester in seminar setting, showing their progress in research and its application to performance. Formerly MU 603
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUPF 863 - Opera Scenes Ensemble Formerly MU 763
Prerequisites & Notes Repeatable for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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MUPF 864 - Small Jazz Ensemble Formerly MU 764
Prerequisites & Notes Repeatable for credit. Only open to students in the School of Music.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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MUPF 865 - New Music Ensemble Formerly MU 765
Prerequisites & Notes Repeatable for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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MUPF 866 - Small Vocal Ensembles Vocal groups ranging in size and style, as well as the type of literature performed. This category of ensemble includes Jazz Singers, Chamber Singers, Women’s Ensemble, Men’s Ensemble and Vocal Octet.
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hr |
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MUPF 867 - Gospel Choir This vocal ensemble is dedicated to studying and performing the large body of traditional and contemporary Gospel music.
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hr |
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MUPF 868 - Small Instrumental Ensemble These ensembles vary in size from 4 to 16 students and are usually comprised of the same, or similar, instruments. They perform literature that ranges from traditional to experimental, and ethnic to urban. Sax Quintet, Trombone Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Handbell Choir, and the Bucket-drum Group are all examples of this category of ensemble.
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hr |
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MUPF 872 - Chorus Formerly MU 772
Prerequisites & Notes Repeatable for credit. Open to students in the School of Music only.
Credits: 1 cr, 4 hrs |
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MUPF 874 - Large Jazz Ensemble Formerly MU 774
Prerequisites & Notes Repeatable for credit. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 1 cr, 4 hrs |
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MUPF 875 - Piano Accompanying Designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical experience in vocal, instrumental, and dance accompanying. The course includes historical information, stylistic guidelines, vocal diction training, and coaching techniques, in addition to regular class performances and studio accompanying for major teachers. In addition, a sight-reading lab is required to facilitate the learning and preparation of music for class and studio assignments. The final project includes a public performance demonstrating accompanying skills. Formerly MU 773A
Prerequisites & Notes Instructor permission required.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUPF 876 - Wind Ensemble Formerly MU 776
Prerequisites & Notes Instructor permission required.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 101 - Music Theory I Theory Placement Test required. An introduction to basic theory including the study of scales, intervals, chords of various types, harmonic progression, and the analysis of small musical forms. Formerly MU 107A
Prerequisites & Notes Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 102 - Music Theory II Theory Placement Test required. An introduction to basic theory including the study of scales, intervals, chords of various types, harmonic progression, and the analysis of small musical forms. Formerly MU 107B
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 111 - Musicianship I Musicianship Placement Test required. This course centers on the establishment of fundamental skills through the singing and recognition of diatonic materials, i.e., scales, intervals, triads, and seventh chords, both as isolated phenomena and in musical contexts. Solfeggio performance of diatonic melodies and rhythmic performance in all basic meters is emphasized, as well as the dictation of these materials. Formerly MU 103A
Prerequisites & Notes Instructor’s permission required.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 121 - Class Piano I Introductory and elementary keyboard training using basic theoretical, harmonic, and technical concepts in practical keyboard application: transposition, melody harmonization, elementary jazz improvisation, technique and repertoire. Required of non-keyboard instrumental majors. Formerly MU 131A
Prerequisites & Notes Instructor’s permission required.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 122 - Class Piano II Introductory and elementary keyboard training using basic theoretical, harmonic, and technical concepts in practical keyboard application: transposition, melody harmonization, elementary jazz improvisation, technique and repertoire. Required of non-keyboard instrumental majors. Formerly MU 131B
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only. Not open to Music majors specializing in piano.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 161 - Music Technology Survey Provides students with a working knowledge of music technology practices, definitions, and concepts. Through both lecture and lab classes, students become familiar with a cross-section of hardware and software currently in use by the school and working professionals. Formerly MU 115
Prerequisites & Notes Instructor’s permission required.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 162 - Music Technology Survey Provides students with a working knowledge of music technology practices, definitions, and concepts. Through both lecture and lab classes, students become familiar with a cross-section of hardware and software currently in use by the school and working professionals. Formerly MU 116
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 163 - Aural Concepts For non-music majors. An introduction to the use of music and sound components of multimedia and their potential for enhancing communication. Recognizing the special background and needs of the non-music major student, the course examines the production of musical sound, basic notation and theory practices, and an in-depth overview of disparate musical styles illustrating the variety and depth of musical thought from around the world and its potential relationship to the visual image. Formerly MU 149A
Prerequisites & Notes Not open to majors in the School of Music. Priority enrollment to Multimedia majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 164 - Aural Concepts For non-music majors. An introduction to the use of music and sound components of multimedia and their potential for enhancing communication. Recognizing the special background and needs of the non-music major student, the course examines the production of musical sound, basic notation and theory practices, and an in-depth overview of disparate musical styles illustrating the variety and depth of musical thought from around the world and its potential relationship to the visual image. Formerly MU 149B
Prerequisites & Notes Not open to majors in the School of Music. Priority enrollment to Multimedia majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 183 - Beginning Wind Instrument Repair An introductory course designed to acquaint music students with fundamental techniques associated with the repair and maintenance of saxophones, clarinets, flutes, trumpets, trombones, and French horns. Students learn valuable skills in replacing pads and corks, repairing springs, identifying leaks, making minor adjustments, freeing frozen slides and stuck brass mouthpieces, valve alignment and other practical topics. The course is particularly useful for future teachers and free-lance musicians. Formerly MU 117
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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MUSC 260 - Live Sound Production This course will explore the technology and techniques necessary to produce concerts and live events from the perspective of the venue or theatre. Primary focus will be on audio: including discussions on signal flow, signal processing, live mixing, microphones and live recording. This course will introduce an over-arching set of techniques and principles, utilizing the Caplan Recital Hall’s state of the art digital mixing equipment as a ‘lab’ for hands-on exploration.
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology Minors. Not repeatable for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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MUSC 307 - Advanced Sight Reading An advanced music reading course designed to further develop the student’s music reading, writing, recognition, and inner-ear skills. Formerly MU 347A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: MUSC 206 or THST 212
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 308 - Advanced Sight Reading An advanced music reading course designed to further develop the student’s music reading, writing, recognition, and inner-ear skills. Formerly MU 347B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: MUSC 206 or THST 212
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 335 - Vocal Improvisation Develops improvisation skills for vocal majors through the study of advanced vocal techniques, transcription, theory and analysis, and metric concepts. Formerly MU 348A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MUSC 232
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 336 - Vocal Improvisation Develops improvisation skills for vocal majors through the study of advanced vocal techniques, transcription, theory and analysis, and metric concepts. Formerly MU 348B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MUSC 335
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 351 - Music History I Designed to define the major style periods from Greek times to the present in terms of their philosophies, accomplishments, and interrelationships. Composers, performers, and theorists are examined in the context of musical literature with emphasis upon styles, forms, and techniques of composition as they evolve and change. The sequence puts into historical perspective the materials presented in the Music Theory courses. Through listening assignments, students are expected to further develop their aural skills and knowledge of musical literature. Formerly MU 301A
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 352 - Music History II Designed to define the major style periods from Greek times to the present in terms of their philosophies, accomplishments, and interrelationships. Composers, performers, and theorists are examined in the context of musical literature with emphasis upon styles, forms, and techniques of composition as they evolve and change. The sequence puts into historical perspective the materials presented in the Music Theory courses. Through listening assignments, students are expected to further develop their aural skills and knowledge of musical literature. Formerly MU 301B
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 353 - History of Rock Music This course investigates the History of Rock from its inception in the 1950s to the present. It begins with the important antecedents of Rock and Roll and then historically traces the various styles that evolved from that time to the present. There are live demonstrations and illustrations by guests in class. Formerly MU 306
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 354 - Music and Mathematics This course is designed to enable the student to understand the fundamental relationship between music and mathematics. Students will be introduced to such mathematical concepts as numerical systems, quantities, spatial relationships, groups, sets, indeterminacy and fractals. The course will examine the influence of those concepts in muscial composition through the analysis of musical scores from a variety of composers including Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Schonberg, Berg, Webern, Carter, Crumb, Babbitt, and Xenakis. Course readings will further explore the philosophical and practical connections between musical creativity and mathematics. Students must possess functional music literacy. Familiarity with Twentieth-Century music is recommended.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102, MUSC 204, MUSC 206 or permission of instructor
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 355 - Introduction to Acoustics The course deals with the following topics: physical nature of sound; the reception and perception of sound; theories of consonance and dissonance; scales, tunings and temperaments; the acoustic properties of musical instruments, electronic instruments, and the voice; sound reinforcement; and environmental considerations, such as the design of concert halls, theaters, recording studios, and open spaces. A term paper, mid-term, and final examination are required. Formerly MU 390
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 383 - Stress Reduction for Performing Artists Through both lecture and student participation, this course provides an understanding of performance anxiety and techniques for treatment. Students develop and use methods for stress reduction, applicable to all performance situations. Formerly MU 304
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the College of Performing Arts only. Student must have completed the first semester of their Sophomore year (45 credits).
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 401 - Advanced Classical Theory Formerly MU 404
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MUSC 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 421 - Advanced Piano & Applications This course is designed for all music majors to advance their skills in piano, including technique, pedagogy, sight reading, and musicianship skills. Formerly MU 435
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MUSC 321 MUSC 322
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 457 - Wagner and the Ring Cycle An in-depth study of Wagnerian Opera with special emphasis on the four operas that constitute the Ring Cycle. Lectures and discussions cover libretti, harmonic idiom, staging, and symbolism. Formerly MU 424
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 458 - Diaghilev and His Time This course investigates the role of Serge Diaghilev and his famous Ballet Russes in shaping the course of music and dance from c. 1909-1929. Special emphasis is placed on the works of Igor Stravinsky with reference to his music for the stage. Time is also devoted to the interrelationships between various artists, dancers, and writers such as Picasso, Cocteau, Nijinsky, Bakst, Massine, and others who were active in Paris. Works studied are looked at from the perspective of the composer, the choreographer, the set and costume designer, the dancers and the audience. Formerly MU 427
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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