Courses

Music Studies

Note:Non-Music majors must receive approval from the appropriate Department Chair before registering for any music courses. EXCEPTION: Courses specifically indicated for Non-Music majors.

509 - 513. Seminar in Stylistic Analysis   (2-3 s.h.)

Analysis and discussion of twentieth century music. Seminar subject areas include Bartok's theory and practice, the mixed ensemble, current trends, modern opera, new consonance, Hindemith, Stravinsky, and American Neo-classicism, serialists, and others.

0240. Theory and Composition:Harmonic Review   (2 s.h.)

Review course for graduate students unable to meet standards of the diagnostic test. Student's average must be no lower than "B-" to receive credit for the course; graduate credit will not be granted.

0253. Remedial Studies in Music History   (1-3 s.h.)

Designed as remedial study in music history for graduate students. May be taken by undergraduate music majors with approval of the adviser and instructor. Individual tutoring to suit the needs of each student.

0340. Remedial Counterpoint   (2 s.h.)

Review course for graduate students unable to meet standards of the diagnostic tests. Student's average must be no lower than "B-" to receive credit for the course; graduate credit will not be granted.

0460. Independent Study   (1-3 s.h.)

Special authorization required.

0461. Independent Study   (1-3 s.h.)

Special authorization required.

0462. Special Topics in Music   (1-3 s.h.)

Special authorization required.

0463. Special Topics in Music   (1-3 s.h.)

Special authorization required.

0496. Latin American Music Ensemble   (1 s.h.)

For vocalists and instrumentalists. Ability to read music is helpful, but not absolutely necessary. Students learn to perform a diversity of musical genres from Cuba, Mexico and other parts of Spanish-speaking Latin America.

0497. Early Music Ensemble   (1 s.h.)

Performance of music from Medieval through Baroque periods on period instruments. Follows performance practice principles.

0508. Seminar in Theoretical Analysis   (3 s.h.)

Investigation of theoretical and analytical problems in music, including theories of Heinrich Schenker and others as pertinent to particular faculty concerns.

0514. Canon and Fugue   (2 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Counterpoint 343, or equivalent.

The development of technique in imitative style and an ability to construct phrase and sectional forms in canonic and fugal style.

0516. Computer Synthesis   (3 s.h.)

Certain musical applications of digital computers including digital recording, digital sound synthesis, digital control of analog devices such as synthesizers, speech synthesis, and various applications for the music scholar. Fortran, Scortran, and Basic programming.

0540. Seminar in Composition   (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

For students enrolled in M.M. and D.M.A. programs in composition. Guidance toward realization of individual creative concepts in music and critical evaluation of the results.

0541. Composing Music for Films   (3 s.h.)

Students use MIDI equipment and software to compose music for synchronization to film and video. Vocabulary and technology of film production, and an understanding of the function of music in documentary and experimental film and video are taught. Includes lab component to develop sequencing skills and work with synchronized video tape.

0546. MIDI   (3 s.h.)

An introduction to the use of MIDI technology, including basic synthesis, sound design, sequencing, and sampling.

0548. Composition   (2 s.h.)

Original composition. Development of inventive ability.

0549. Composition   (2 s.h.)

Original composition. Development of inventive ability.

0554. Contemporary Music   (3 s.h.)

Late 19th century through 20th century compositional theories and practices. Includes labs and practicums.

0556. Twentieth Century Performance Practice   (3 s.h.)

Open to graduate performers and composers. Includes student and faculty readings and taping of student compositions, coaching of performances, and special projects approved by the instructor.

0557. Computer Music Studio   (2 s.h.)

Extensive compositional activity with studio equipment; original and tape compositions, with or without external sound sources, film or television backgrounds, theater music, possible computer synthesis of musical sound.

0599. Continuing Registration Status   (1 s.h.)

For matriculated graduate students in History, Theory, or Composition who were last enrolled more than one year ago and who must be registered to complete outstanding degree requirements. For credit or no credit only; does not count toward degree.

0614. Musical Instrument Digital Interface   (3 s.h.)

A detailed study of the hardware and software used to connect digital music devices and personal computers. Experiments with MIDI application programs including real-time sequential control of digital synthesis devices.

0700. Research in Music   (3 s.h.)

Survey of primary reference tools, monumental editions and collected works, periodicals, histories, theoretical treatises, iconography, organology, and other bibliographic materials. Term paper written under supervision.

0701. Aesthetics of Music   (3 s.h.)

Aesthetic principles as applied to music. Problems in making value judgments. Historical survey of aesthetic theories. Individual investigation of topics.

0708. History of Opera   (2 or 3 s.h.)

A history of opera from 1600-1830. An expanded paper and/or project are assigned for students seeking 3 credits.

0709. History of Opera   (2 or 3 s.h.)

A continuation of Music Studies 708. An expanded paper and/or project are assigned for students seeking 3 credits.

0715. World Music   (3 s.h.)

An introduction to the music of world cultures:African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, African-American, and Native American.

0716. Introduction to Ethnomusicology   (3 s.h.)

An overview of the history of ethnomusicology rather than an introduction to the specific musical practices of various countries. Focuses on the origins of the discipline at the turn of the twentieth century, various interests of ethnomusicologists over the years, and internal debates within the field about their relative importance. Attention to anthropology and cultural studies on ethnomusicology since the 1970s and its growing interdisciplinary orientation.

0717. Topics in Ethnomusicology   (3 s.h.)

Seminar focusing on issues prominent in present-day ethnomusicological research.

0718. Singing on Record   (2-3 s.h.)

A survey of the most notable recorded vocal performances. Emphasis is on vocal categories, repertoire, the operatic career, changing vocal styles, performance traditions and vocal practices throughout the decades.

0720. Chamber Music:18th Century   (3 s.h.)

Historical, analytical, and interpretive study of selected instrumental and vocal chamber works of the Baroque and Classic periods.

0722. Studies in Medieval Music   (3 s.h.)

Selected topics from Gregorian chant, secular monophony, and early polyphony.

0723. Studies in Renaissance Music   (3 s.h.)

Selected topics from sacred and secular polyphony, and early instrumental music.

0724. Music in the Baroque Era:17th Century   (3 s.h.)

A study of the major stylistic development in the instrumental and vocal music from 1600 to 1700.

0725. Music in the Classic and Classic Periods   (3 s.h.)

Examination of stylistic trends and representative works of pre-classic composers; detailed study of Haydn and Mozart.

0726. Music in the Romantic Period I.   (3 s.h.)

An examination of music from the first half of the 19th century in the context of new social conditions, literary Romanticism, bourgeois audiences, and the changing role of the artist.

0727. Music in the Romantic Period II.   (3 s.h.)

A study of the stylistic trends in vocal and instrumental music written during the second half of 19th Century.

0728. Music in the 20th Century:1900-1945   (3 s.h.)

An examination of stylistic trends in vocal and instrumental music composed from 1900 through World War II.

0732. Seminar in the German Lied   (3 s.h.)

Study of selected lieder and lieder cycles of the major composers of this genre. Analysis of both text and music and the changing relationships between voice and keyboard parts. Classroom performances when possible.

0737. Music of the Late Baroque   (3 s.h.)

Study of selected works:Vivaldi, Rameau, Bach, Handel, and other composers of the late Baroque period.

0739. Sons of J.S. Bach   (3 s.h.)

Seminar on music composed by several sons of J.S. Bach:Carl Philipp Emanuel, Johann Christian, and Wilhelm Friedemann.

0740. Johann Sebastian Bach   (3 s.h.)

Study of selected compositions from the organ works, the cantatas, and the solo and concerted instrumental works, with special concentration on one of these areas.

0741. Beethoven   (3 s.h.)

Study of the life and selected works of Beethoven. References to his forerunners and influence on later composers. Readings, analysis of scores, and individual research.

0742. Mozart   (3 s.h.)

Study of the life and works of Mozart. Readings, analysis of scores, and individual research.

0745. Traditional and Popular Music of Latin America   (3 s.h.)

Introduction to the complex cultural history of Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America, and to their traditional and commercial music genres. Attention given to the African diaspora in various countries, as well as to other genres of indigenous, European, and mixed origins.

0746. Nineteenth Century Program Music   (3 s.h.)

A study of the development of instrumental program music in the 19th Century. Readings, analysis and individual research will be required.

0747. Virtuosity in the Nineteenth Century   (3 s.h.)

An examination of virtuosity in vocal and instrumental compositions written during the Nineteenth Century.

0748. Verdi Seminar   (3 s.h.)

A chronological survey of the major works of Verdi, focusing on changing styles and performance practices.

0749. Brahms   (3 s.h.)

A study of selected works of Brahms. Readings, analysis of scores, and individual research are required.

0750. Studies in Performance Practice   (3 s.h.)

An exploration of major issues surrounding the performance of instrumental and vocal music from 1600 to the early 20th century. Through the study of historical treatises and tutors, modern secondary literature, recordings, and the music itself, this seminar seeks to broaden the range of performance options available to contemporary performers interested in creating historically informed interpretations.

0751. Studies in Performance Practice   (3 s.h.)

A continuation of Studies in Performance Practice 750.

0752. Late 19th Century Russian Music   (3 s.h.)

The Russian, Post-Wagnerian tradition in the music of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. Genres include symphony, concerto, song, and piano music.

0754. Music of the Caribbean   (3 s.h.)

Introduction to the complex cultural history of the Caribbean, as well as to its traditional and commercial music genres. Open to all graduate students regardless of major, with the permission of the instructor.

0755. Music of Franz Liszt   (3 s.h.)

Overview of works in the various genres in which Liszt wrote (i.e., keyboard, symphonic, and vocal); the manner in which he approached compostion and performance; the reliability of published editions, and Liszt's legacy as disseminated by his students.

0772. Symphonic Literature   (3 s.h.)

This class focuses on the late 19th-century symphonic repertoire, both symphony and symphonic poem, 1850-1910. After an introduction that covers the tonal language of the period, the course discusses Liszt and his symphonic developments, the works of Bruckner and Brahms among others, and culminates in the music of second generation post-Wagnerian symphonists such as Mahler and Strauss.

0773. Renaissance Performance Practice   (3 s.h.)

Problems confronting performers of both vocal and instrumental music (ca. 1450-1600):improvisation and ornamentation, modal theory, and music ficta.

0797. Final Written Project Music History   (1 s.h.)

A minimum of one semester is required of all M.M. candidates in the Music History program.

0798. Final Written Project-Music Theory   (1 s.h.)

A minimum of one semester is required of all M.M. candidates in the Music Theory program.

0799. Preliminary Examination Preparation   (1-6 s.h.)

For doctoral students in Composition preparing to sit for the Preliminary Examinations.

0870. Workshop in Advanced Musicianship   (3 s.h.)

Explore approaches in analysis, interpretation, and performance. Study works from standard literature in voice, piano, and other instruments.

0899. Pre-Dissertation Research   (1-6 s.h.)

For doctoral students in Composition who have passed the Preliminary Examinations and who do not yet have an approved dissertation proposal.

0965. Doctoral Seminar Analysis, Interpretation, and Performance   (3 s.h.)

An inquiry in broad context and across media, into some fundamental issues of performance. Analysis, readings, discussions, performance, and critique. Doctoral students only; master's with permission.

0999. Doctor of Musical Arts Dissertation   (1-6 s.h.)

Limited to candidates in Composition for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree. Continuous registration in the fall and spring semesters required until the final project has been completed and accepted by the Graduate Committee.