The history of Jazz music from its
origin to the present time.
Music Cultures of the World
(MUH 2512) 3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 1101
Survey of the rich diversity of world music
with emphasis on the relationship between music and
culture on a global level. Music traditions from Asia,
Africa, North and South America, Oceania, and Europe are
explored through lectures, discussion, listening,
assigned reading, participatory exercises, musical
analysis, and study of music in cultural context.
American Popular Music
and Culture
(MUH 2520) 3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 1101
The purpose of this course is to explore
complex interrelations of American popular music styles
utilizing four lines of inquiry: 1) those qualities that
most clearly define a style; 2) the interaction among
styles and the influence of one style on another; 3) the
transformation of the commercially dominant style over
the history of American popular music; 4) the stylistic
evolution of genres within a specific time span. No prior
musical training is required for the course.
Rock & Roll in American
Society
(MUH 3023) 3 credits
This survey course brings into focus
the roots and historical perspective of Rock & Roll
in American society. Musical and historical events and
their effect on the development and evolution of Rock
&Roll music from its inception to the present day are
explored.
Introduction to Jewish Music
(MUH 3070) 3 credits
A consideration if Jewish musical
traditions within the context of the Jewish com m un ity.
Historical, geograph ical, an d system atic approaches
will be used. Both cultivated and vernacular traditions
will be studied.
Jazz in American Society
(MUH 3801) 3 credits
This survey course brings into focus
the roots and historical perspective of Jazz in American
society. Musical and historical events and their effect
on the development and evolution of Jazz music from its
inception to the present day are explored.
Music of Western Civilization I
(MUH 4211) 3 credits
Prerequisites: MUT 2116, MUS
1101 with a grade of "C" or higher
Survey of Western history music from
Antiquity through the Baroque Era, designed for Music
majors. Its purpose is to: 1) develop familiarity with
specific works and general musical styles through
intensive listening exercises; 2) provide an
understanding of performance, composition, and
theoretical innovations in vocal and instrumental music
through musical analysis; 3) explore the
philosophical/aesthetic basis of the creative process by
significant composers.
Music of Western Civilization
II
(MUH 4212) 3 credits
Prerequisite: MUT 2117, MUH
4211 with a grade of "C" or higher
Survey of Western history music from the
Classical Period through the 20th century, designed for
Music majors. Its purpose is to: 1) develop familiarity
with specific works and general musical styles through
intensive listening exercises; 2) provide an
understanding of performance, composition, and
theoretical innovations in vocal and instrumental music
through musical analysis; 3) explore the
philosophical/aesthetic basis of the creative process by
significant composers.
Russian Music, Art,
and Culture of the 19th Century
(MUH 4551) 3 credits
A study of great Russian composers,
performers of the 19th century, and their contemporaries
in the fine arts. Lectures supplemented with CDs, videos,
and slides.
Russian Music, Art,
and Culture of the 20th Century
(MUH 4552) 3 credits
A study of great Russian composers,
performers of the 20th century, and their contemporaries
in the fine arts. Lectures supplemented with CDs, videos,
and slides.
Music in Film
(MUH 4623) 3 credits
Music in film is a history of the
use of music in films, covering 1895 to present. The
composer's art and evolution with technologically
different decades is discussed, as well as transition
from silent to sound.
Special Topics in Music History
(MUH 4930) 3 credits
Corequisite or prerequisite:
MUH 4211 or 4212
In -depth study of selected aspects of
music history and literature. Specific topic to be
announced in advance of each semester.
History and Appreciation of
Music
(MUL 2010) 3 credits
Meets the core curriculum
requirement in music for nonmusic majors.
Classical Guitar Literature
(MUL 3430) 2 credits
Survey of classical guitar concert
and solo literature, chamber music, works for voice and
guitar, and concertos.
Chamber Music Literature I
(MUL 3561) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Successful
completion of all requirements for MVK 2421, Applied
Piano for Perform ance Majors, or permission of the
instructor
A study of chamber music literature for
piano with emphasis upon works for one piano-four hands
and sonata and/or solo literature for piano and various
other instruments. Required for all Chamber
Music/Accompanying majors.
Chamber Music Literature II
(MUL 3562) 2 credits
Prerequisite: MUL 3561 with a
grade of "C" or higher
A study of chamber music literature for
piano with emphasis upon works for piano trio, quartet,
and quintet from the 18th through the 20th century.
Required for all Chamber Music/ Accompanying majors.
Jazz/Pop Literature
(MUL 4383) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Ability to read
lead sheets (music with melody and chord symbols)
A study of standard Jazz, Popular, Rock and
Country music literature through classroom perform an ce
with voice or instrument.
Piano Literature I
(MUL 4400) 2 credits
Prerequisite: MUH 4212 or
permission of instructor
A study of music literature for the piano
from the Baroque through the Classical periods. Required
of all Classical Piano Performance majors.
Piano Literature II
(MUL 4401) 2 credits
Prerequisite: MUH 4212 or
permission of instructor
A study of music literature for the piano
from the Romantic through the 20th century. Required of
all Classical Piano Performance majors.
