MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE (MUL)

1998-1999 Bulletin Information


MUL 101 Introduction to Music 3 cr

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.
MUL 201 Contemporary Music 3 cr
An introduction to music-literature trends in the 20th century.
MUL 202 Music of the Americas 3 cr
An introduction to music in the Americas and its role in American culture, past and
present.

The preceding introductory courses require no previous experience in music.
MUL 335 History of Music I (W) 3 cr
Music of the Western World from pre-Christian times to the present: evolution of forms,
styles and media. Prerequisite: MUT 113 and MUL 101.
MUL 336 History of Music II (W) 3 cr
Music of the Western World from pre-Christian times to the present; evolution of forms,
styles, and media. Prerequisites: MUL 335 or instructor permission.
MUL 437 Keyboard Literature I 2 cr
Major works and styles in the keyboard literature from the English virginalists through
Beethoven. Offered in alternate years alternate years. Prerequisites: Piano major or piano
concentration.
MUL 438 Keyboard Literature II 2 cr
Major works and styles in the keyboard literature from Schubert through the
contemporary period. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: MUL 437 or instructor
permission.
MUL 442 Organ Literature 2 cr
Music for pipe organ, both secular and sacred. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite:
Organ majors or instructor permission.
MUL 443 Vocal Solo Literature I 2 cr
Major works of the Italian, German, and English literature. Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite: Voice majors or instructor permission.
MUL 444 Vocal Solo Literature II 2 cr
Major works of the French, Oratorio, and Opera literature. Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite: Voice majors or instructor permission.
MUL 494 Directed Studies 1-3 cr
An individual project concerned with the student's special interests. May be repeated for a
maximum of six hours. Prerequisite: Department Chair permission.
MUL 530 Symphonic Literature 3 cr
A survey of the development of the symphony and related forms from its origins through
the twentieth century.
MUL 531 Woodwind Literature 3 cr
A survey of the major works of the solo, concert, and chamber music repertoire for
woodwind instruments.

 

Department of Music

College of Arts and Sciences


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