1000
Foundations of Music (4 sem. hours). Explores music notation, scales,
intervals, chords, rhythm, and introductory concepts about form in music. Since
elementary understanding of the keyboard facilitates music learning, some practical
keyboard drill is included.
1100
Masterworks of Music (4 sem. hours). Introduces the accepted canon of
musical masterpieces in different genres and the compositional devices composers
have used to make unified artistic expressions.
3000
Common Practice Part-Writing Skills (4 sem. hours). Examines part-writing
procedures for chorale and related styles of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries
with emphasis on theoretical analysis. Student repetition of style characteristics
provides focus for the class. Aural concepts are emphasized. Prerequisite:Music
2010.
3102-3112
Music History and Literature I & II
(4 sem. hours). Seeks
to place music developments within the larger context of human history. The first
half of the semester looks at music evolution from monophonic music of the ancient
period through polyphony of the Renaissance, while the second half examines innovations
and stylistic traits prevalent in the Baroque era.
3122-3132
Music History and Literature III & IV (4 sem. hours). Examines music
and its place in Western culture from the middle of the eighteenth century through
the end of the twentieth century. The first half focuses on Classical period forms
and their evolution during the Romantic period, while the second half explores
eclectic forms and styles of major twentieth century composers.
4220
Vocal Pedagogy (4 sem. hours). Explores the physical musculature and mechanics
of singing, the use of technical exercises, and the psychology of vocal teaching.
Investigation of basic repertoire for the beginning teacher forms an integral
part of the course.
4900
Seminar in Music Literature (4 sem. hours). Provides a framework for placing
major music genres such as opera, concerto, chamber music, symphony, and art song
into historical perspective. Student research and presentation are expected.
IDST-1300
Speculum Musicae: Music and the Medieval Mind (4 sem. hours) Core
3 [Topics in the Pre-Modern World]
IDST-2400
Revolution & Romanticism (4 sem. hours) Core 4 [Topics in the Modern World] How
music in the Age of Revolutions reflected the culture’s dominant concerns
and contained within itself the seeds of a musical revolution which continued
into the next century. Three
major works are studied: the Ninth Symphony of Beethoven, Symphonie Fantastique
of Berlioz, and Salomé, the opera by Richard Strauss.
IDST-2500
World Music (4 sem. hours) Core 5 [Topics in the Contemporary World]
Studio
Voice Lessons (Dr. Cheryl
Coker) Voice 1512, 1522, 2512, 2522, 3512, 3522, 4512, 4522 (2 sem.
hours). Private studio lessons for voice concentrators. Covers a larger body of
literature than elective voice. Intensive development of technique is approached
through works of Vaccai, Shakespeare, Marchesi, Vennard, McCloskey, Miller, and
others. Weekly repertoire class is required.
Studio
Piano Lessons (Dr. Rachel
Heard) Piano 1511, 1521, 2511, 2521, 3511, 3521, 4511, 4521; 1512, 1522,
2512, 2522,3512, 3522, 4512, 4522 (1 or 2 sem. hours). Private studio lessons
for non-music and music majors. Introduces appropriate literature from the major
style periods and technical drill to enable student growth in performance skills.
Stylistic analysis is emphasized. Weekly repertoire class is required.
