02213/Music Studies
Non-Music majors must receive approval from the appropriate Department Chair before registering for any music courses. |
0031. Aural Skills: Jazz (2 s.h.)
F. Prerequisite: Open only to Jazz Studies/Music Majors. Basic jazz rhythms, triads, and seventh chords. Basic rhythmic and harmonic dictation.
0032. Aural Skills: Jazz (2 s.h.)
S. Prerequisite: Music Studies 0031. Intermediate rhythmic dictation. Intermediate melodic and harmonic dictation. Ninth and eleventh chords. Recognition of basic jazz progressions. Note: Open only to Jazz Studies/Music Majors
0033. Aural Skills: Jazz (2 s.h.)
F. Prerequisite: Music Studies 0032. Emphasis upon transcription, modal applications, advanced chord progressions, advanced dictation. Thirteenth chords. Note: Open only to Jazz Studies/Music Majors
0041. Aural Theory I (2 s.h.)
F S. A basic course in the aural perception and singing of intervals, scales, and triads. Special attention to application of these concepts as well as other musical parameters in the aural perception of a wide variety of literature. Note: Remedial section available.
0042. Aural Theory II (2 s.h.)
F S. Prerequisite: Music Studies 0041. Further study of intervals, scales, and triads, with special attention given to tonal music; developing the power to visualize, sing, and write music from dictation.
0045. Introduction to Music Theory and Literature (2 s.h.)
F. Introduction to basic theoretical concepts of music. A wide range of musical compositions, drawn from different musical cultures and various periods of music history.
0046. Introduction to Music Theory (3 s.h.)
F. Basic musical theory. Some previous training is helpful, but not necessary. Basic scales, intervals, rhythm and chord structures, simple harmonization, rudimentary aural theory. Note: For non-music majors.
0047. Learning to Read Music (2 s.h.)
F. Elementary music notation. Playing folk, pop, and classical melodies. Using simple chords and playing by ear. Elementary school teachers and community music group members will find the study especially useful. Note: No musical background necessary
C061. Introduction to Music (3 s.h.)
F S SS. Core: AR. An introduction to the elements of music and the evolution of musical styles in representative masterpieces from the baroque to the contemporary periods. To broaden knowledge of music and enhance listening enjoyment. Note: For non-music majors
C062. Introduction to World Music (3 s.h.)
F S. Core: IS. Exposes students to the diversity of music cultures existing in the world today and also to the particular instruments, genres, and musical contexts with which they are associated. Students become acquainted with research topics of interest to ethnomusicologists in recent years. Note: No prior musical experience or coursework is necessary.
C073. The Making of a Musical (3 s.h.)
S. Core: AR. Exploration of creative expression through a study of musical theater in America from its origins to the present. Broadway shows such as My Fair Lady, Sweeney Todd, and Phantom of the Opera will be models for class and individual projects. These will include the adaptation of a play into a musical, and the writing of original lyrics for songs to be performed in class with outside assistance from music majors. Note: No previous musical training is required
C086. Music in American Society (3 s.h.)
F S. Core: AC. Using a historical framework, this course will survey various styles of music found in the United States. Folk, fine art, and popular music examples will be examined on the basis of their intrinsic qualities, as well as in connection with their social, economic, and political milieu. Issues of racism in American society's musical life will be an ongoing theme.
0105, 0106. Jazz Secondary Piano (1 s.h. respectively)
F S. Continuation of voicing techniques, sight reading, comping, improvisation, and advanced jazz voicings.
0130. Music in Advertising and Marketing (2 s.h.)
S. The study of music as it relates to the advertising and marketing industries. Topics discussed will include composition and lyric writing for broadcast, advertising, marketing films and videos, and multi-image presentations. Note: Designed for music majors with a theory background.
0131. Pop Song Writing (2 s.h.)
S. Composing songs in pop idiom. Emphasis on chord progression, melody, and lyrics, as well as actual performance in class of student compositions. Note: A thorough understanding of jazz harmony is essential.
0132. History of Pop (3 s.h.)
F. Popular song styles of the 20th century from a variety of idioms: blues, folk, pop groups, rock, film, etc. Listening, analysis, and criticism.
0138. History of Jazz (3 s.h.)
S. Survey of jazz with emphasis upon history, politics, and socio-economic influences. Listening, analysis, and criticism.
0141. Aural Theory III (2 s.h.)
F S. Prerequisite: Music Studies 0042. Continuation of aural perception of tonal music with concentration on modulation and chromaticism; aural analysis of smaller forms.
0142. Aural Theory IV (2 s.h.)
F S. Prerequisite: Music Studies 0141. Continuation of aural perception with an emphasis on 20th century literature and techniques.
0144. Theory II (3 s.h.)
F S. Prerequisite: Music Studies C143. Continuation of the study of tonal harmony; introduction of chromaticism, diatonic modulation, and expanded forms such as sonata allegro and rondo through analysis of larger works and composition of short pieces. Note: Separate section for jazz majors.
0153. Harmony I: Jazz (3 s.h.)
S. Prerequisite: Music Studies 004. Basic course in jazz harmony. Harmonic theory, diatonic intervals and triads, root motion, chord symbols. Roman numeral analysis, modern chord progressions, inversions, linear harmonic continuity, dominant and secondary dominant relationships, etc. Standard and popular tunes.
0154. Harmony II: Jazz (3 s.h.)
F. Prerequisite: Music Studies 0153. Continuation of Music Studies 0153. Modulations, blues progressions, diminished chord patterns, extended principles of modern chord progressions, analysis and synthesis of progressions found in current popular music, extended endings and turnarounds, line clichés, correction and reharmonization of lead sheet progressions, principles of modal harmony, and use of pedal point.
0155. Harmony III: Jazz
S. Prerequisite: Music Studies 0154. Continuation of Music Studies 0154. Harmonic analysis of contemporary tunes and progressions. The use of counterpoint and modality in contemporary music and the relationship of traditional compositional techniques on jazz idioms. Students encouraged to compose and perform original works. Advanced analysis of works of Evans, Monk, Coltrane, Shearing, Peterson, and others.
0160. Music in History (2 s.h.)
F. The history, style, and musical forms from antiquity through the Renaissance. Musical analysis and individual assignments. Note: Open only to music majors; others by permission only.
0161. Music in History (2 s.h.)
S. The history, style, and musical forms of the Baroque period. Musical analysis and individual assignments. Note: Open to music majors; others by permission only
0205/0206. Jazz Class Piano (1 s.h. respectively )
F S.
Note: Course required for 1) all undergraduate music therapy majors with a piano concentration and 2) graduate music therapy majors who failed the diagnostic piano test and have the necessary piano technique.
0241. Keyboard Harmony (3 s.h.)
F S. Prerequisite: Music 0106. The playing of chord progressions, sequences, modulations, and harmonization of small forms. Transposition, extemporization, reading from open score. Note: Specifically for students in the Bachelor of Music curriculum
0242. Orchestration (2 s.h.)
F. Instrumental characteristics and potential. Varied problems in sectional, ensemble, and orchestral scoring. Laboratory work possible in connection with practice orchestra.
C243. Theory III (3 s.h.)
F S. Core: QB. Prerequisite: Music Studies 0144. Advanced chromatic harmony; modality, atonality, twelve-tone technique. Works by such composers as Wagner, Debussy, Schoenberg, and Stravinsky; exercises written using these works as models. Note: Separate section for jazz majors.
0245. Keyboard Harmony Music Education Majors (3 s.h.)
F S. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Music 0106 (for music education majors). Playing chord progressions, sequences, modulations, and harmonization of small forms. Transposition, extemporization, reading from open score.
0248, 0249. Composition (2 s.h. each semester respectively)
F S. Original composition. Development of inventive ability. Required for theory and composition majors.
0253. Remedial Studies in Music History (13 s.h.)
F S SS. A program of study is designed to suit the need of each student with individual tutoring provided by the instructor. Note: Remedial study in music history for graduate students. May be taken by undergraduate music majors with the approval of the adviser and the instructor.
0254. Contemporary Music (3 s.h.)
S. Late 19th century orchestral practices; theories of Sessions, Hindemith, Bartok, Wuorinen; concentration on neoclassic style. Labs included. Note: Required for all composition majors
W260. Music in History (3 s.h.)
F. Core: WI. Prerequisite: Music Studies 0161. The history, style, and musical forms from the Preclassic to the early Romantic. Musical analysis and listening assignments.
W261. Music in History (3 s.h.)
S. Core: WI. Prerequisite: Music Studies W260. The history, style, and musical forms from the late romantic through the contemporary periods. Musical analysis and listening assignments. Essay exams, research paper.
0270. Theory Seminar (12 s.h.)
F S. Practical application of current pedagogical principles with outside projects. Weekly seminar designed for and required of all theory majors in the junior and senior years. (Four semesters required.)
W271. Theory Seminar (12 s.h.)
F S. Practical application of current pedagogical principles with outside projects. Required weekly writing intensive seminar for theory majors, emphasizing critical writing and discussion.
C315. Computers in Musical Applications (3 s.h.)
F S. Core: SB. Introduction to theory and practice of digital synthesis of musical sound. Sampling theory, additive synthesis, and modulation synthesis are examined using models.
0316. Computer Synthesis of Music (3 s.h.)
F S. Advanced study of software synthesis methods building on Music Studies C315. Subtractive synthesis and reverberation techniques are examined. Synthesis algorithms are implemented using the C Sound language.
0318. Business of Music I (2 s.h.)
F. Analysis of recording industry, artists' contracts, labor agreements, theatrical agents, managers, record production, publishing copyright laws, songwriter contracts, show music, motion pictures, etc
0321. Sound Recording (3 s.h.)
F S. A course in concert hall recording of live music including topics such as room acoustics, electrical signals, microphones, recording decks and editing systems. A quantitative approach to theory will be balanced by practical laboratory instruction. Note: The course is required for students who have elected the Music Technology Component.
0326. Jazz Style and Analysis (2, 3 s.h.)
S. In-depth examination of the music of one or two artists with an emphasis upon style, melodic and harmonic content, and importance of the artist(s)to the jazz canon.
0330. World Music (3 s.h.)
F S. This course will acquaint students with a diversity of styles of world music from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and elsewhere. It will also focus brief attention on the history of ethnomusicology as a discipline, and topics of special interest within that field.
0331. Jazz Arranging I (3 s.h.)
F. Prerequisite: Music Studies C243 (Section 04). Writing for various small and large jazz groups. Emphasis upon jazz orchestration and chord substitutions. Reading by various Temple jazz ensembles.
0333. Jazz Improvisation: Theory and Practice (2-3 s.h.)
S. Prerequisite: Music Studies C143, 0144 (Section 04). Application of melodic and harmonic improvisational concepts and devices to standard jazz repertoire. Emphasis upon melodic stylistic development.
0334. Jazz Improvisation: Theory and Practice (2-3 s.h.)
F. More advanced melodic and harmonic improvisational concepts applied to standard jazz repertoire with an emphasis upon stylistic development.
0335. Composing Music for Films (3 s.h.)
F. Prerequisite: Music Studies C315. Students learn to use MIDI equipment and software to compose music for synchronization to film and video. The vocabulary and technology of film production are taught, as well as an understanding of the function of music in documentary and experimental film and video. The course contains a laboratory component in which students develop sequencing skills and work with synchronized videotape.
0336. Jazz Arranging II (3 s.h.)
S. Prerequisite: Music Studies 0331. String and vocal arrangements may be included.
0337. Seminar in Jazz Composition and Arranging (2 s.h.)
F S. Prerequisite: Jazz Theory sequence. Weekly seminar meetings. Current and past trends in jazz and pop composition. Students compose and perform original music. Class analysis of works.
0338. Seminar in Advanced Jazz Composition and Arranging (2 s.h.)
F S. Advanced composition in the jazz idiom.
0342. Advanced Orchestration (2 s.h.)
S. Full scoring for orchestra and band, ranging from monody to complex texture.
0343. Counterpoint (2 s.h.)
F S SS. Prerequisite: Music Studies C143 and 0144. The principles of two- and three-part counterpoint and practical application in the form of the invention and three-part imitative writing of the 18th century.
0344. Score Reading (2 s.h.)
S. Prerequisite: Music Studies 0241. A continuation of Music Studies 0241. Emphasis on reading from open score with the alto, tenor, and soprano clefs in addition to the G and F clefs. Also, modulation to remote keys, varied sequences, and extemporization in advanced harmonic idioms.
0345. Analysis (2 s.h.)
S. Prerequisite: Music Studies C243. A supplement and sequel to the analysis introduced in Music Studies 0160, W261 and Music Studies C243. Development of aural perception techniques. Individual assignments.
0346. MIDI (3 s.h.)
F. An introduction to the use of MIDI Technology, including basic synthesis, sound design, sequencing, and sampling.
0347. Computer Music Studio (2-3 s.h.)
S. Independent composition study following completion of either Music Studies 346, 316, or 335.
0348, 0349. Composition Senior Seminar (3 s.h. respectively )
F S. Prerequisite: Music Studies 0248 and 0249, or equivalent. Original composition. Continued attention to inventive skills with additional emphasis on expansion of technique and statement.
0363. Classical Keyboard Sonata (3 s.h.)
F S. Representative sampling of the keyboard works of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Emphasis is placed on analytical skills and the interpretative questions relevant to the repertoire.
0391. Independent Study (1 - 4 s.h.)
F S SS. The area of concentration selected by the student with the approval of the supervising teacher and Associate Dean. Note: Special authorization.
0396. Latin American Music Ensemble (1 s.h.)
F S. Students learn to perform a diversity of musical genres from Cuba, Mexico, and other parts of Spanish-speaking Latin America. Portions of each rehearsal period will be devoted to African-influenced percussive styles; music performed on string instruments and hand percussion, and electrified dance music. Genres represented in the repertory of the groups include the Cuban and Mexican Son, the Bolero, Colombia, Danzon, Rumba, and many others. Note: Vocalists and instrumentalists are welcome, as well as others. Ability to read music is helpful, but not absolutely necessary
0397. Early Music Ensemble (1 s.h.)
F S. Prerequisite: By audition only. An opportunity to perform music from medieval through preclassic times. Reproduction of original instruments, principles of performance practice in original form and as they emerge through modern efforts at reconstruction. Note: Limited to 20 singers and instrumentalists
143. Theory I (3 s.h.)
F S. Prerequisite: Music Studies 0142. Introduction to melody, modal counterpoint, all species of two-part writing and basic voice leading, along with simple diatonic harmony and figured bass. Exercises include writing original second parts to given melodies, four-part harmonization of diatonic melodies, and analysis of music literature excerpts. Note: Separate section for jazz majors. |