| MUSIC
HISTORY AND LITERATURE (MUL) |
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| MUL 101 |
Introduction
to Music |
3 cr |
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| Music,
what it is and how to listen to it; basic materials
of music and the great style periods of music
literature in the Western World. Attendance at
approved concerts is required. Fee. Core Course. |
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| The
preceding introductory courses require no previous
experience in music. |
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| MUL 235
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Survey
of Musical Masterworks I |
2 cr |
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| This
course is the first of a two semester sequence
and will familiarize the student with the vocabulary,
traditions, conventions, genres and repertoire
of the art music world. The course will focus
on the "greatest hits" of the concert
repertory and other works of a regional/timely
interest. Prerequisite: MUT 113 or permission
of instructor. |
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| MUL 236 |
Survey
of Musical Masterworks II |
2 cr |
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This course is the second of a two semester
sequence and will familiarize the student with
the vocabulary, traditions, conventions, genres
and repertoire of the art music world. The course
will focus on the "greatest hits"
of the concert repertory and other works of
a regional/ timely interest. Prerequisite: MUT
235.
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| MUL 315
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History
of Music Theatre (W) |
3 cr |
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| A
comprehensive overview of the origins and evolution
of American Music Theatre. The course also includes
both general and specific information toward appropriate
performance choices. |
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| MUL 335
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History
of Music I (W) |
3 cr |
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| Music
of the Western World from pre-Christian times
to the present: evolution of forms, styles and
media. Prerequisite: MUT 113 and MUL 101. |
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| MUL 336 |
History
of Music II (W) |
3 cr |
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Music of the Western World from pre-Christian
times to the present; evolution of forms, styles,
and media. Prerequisites: MUL 335 or instructor
permission. |
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| MUL 411 |
Woodwind
Literature |
3 cr |
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A survey of the major works of the solo, concerto,
and chamber music repertoire for woodwind instruments.
Prerequisite: Upper division studio study in woodwinds
or permission of instructor. |
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| MUL 412 |
Brass
Literature |
3 cr |
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| Brass
literature is a music survey course. Emphasis
will be on the pedagogical, historical and performance
literature of the brass as solo instruments and
in mixed ensembles. Prerequisite: Upper division
or above in brass studio studies or permission
of instructors. |
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| MUL 413 |
Percussion
Literature |
3 cr |
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| A
survey of the major works of the solo, concerto
and chamber music repertoire for percussion instruments.
Prerequisites: Required of percussion performance
concentration; highly recommended for all percussion
majors; instructor permission for other students. |
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| MUL 414 |
Guitar
Literature |
3 cr |
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| A
survey of the major works of the solo, concerto,
and chamber music repertoire for guitar. Prerequisites:
Upper division studio study in guitar, special
permission of instructor. |
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| MUL 438 |
Keyboard
Literature |
3 cr |
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| Major
works and styles in the keyboard literature from
English Virginalists through the contemporary
period. Offered in alternate years. |
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| MUL 442 |
Organ
Literature |
2 cr |
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| Music
for pipe organ, both secular and sacred. Offered
in alternate years. Prerequisite: Organ majors
or instructor permission. |
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| MUL 444 |
Vocal
Solo Literature |
3 cr |
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| A
comprehensive overview of standard solo vocal
repertoire within the foundation of historical
performance practice of sacred and secular vocal
music from its beginnings to the present. Prerequisite:
Open to vocal majors who have completed the Music
History sequence (MUL 335/336) or permission of
instructor. |
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| MUL 494 |
Directed
Studies |
1-3 cr |
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| An
individual project concerned with the student's
special interests. May be repeated for a maximum
of six hours. Prerequisite: Department Chair permission. |
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| MUL 530 |
Symphonic
Literature |
3 cr |
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A survey of the development of the symphony and
related forms from its origins through the twentieth
century. |
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