COURSES OF STUDY
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Courses in Music History and Literature
MU 121 Introduction to Music (1)
An introductory-level survey of music literature. This course introduces
fundamental musical concepts and offers a survey of American
vernacular music, music of selected world cultures, and standard
repertory of western art music. Development of listening skills is
emphasized. Fall, Spring.
MU 123 Literature and Language of Music (1)
A historical and stylistic survey designed for the music major to be
taken during the first year. Definition and use of musical terms, basic
elements of form, and an introduction to the philosophy of music are
the primary focus. Prerequisite: MU 151.
MU 124 Music in Live Performance (1)
Historical and analytical studies of music which is heard live in concerts
and recitals during the current season. The course is designed both for
the knowledgeable nonprofessional musician and for the beginning
listener. Students attend concerts and recitals in addition to regular
classes. Fall, Spring.
MU 126 Music of the World’s People (1)
An introductory-level survey of cultures and music outside the tradition
of Western European art music. Fall, Spring.
MU 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Music History and Literature
(½
or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines
concerning independent study projects appear in the Individualized
Study section of this catalog.
MU 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Music History and Literature
(½
or 1)
Teaching experience course. Specific guidelines concerning teaching
experiences appear in the Individualized Study section of this catalog.
Teaching experience courses may not count towards requirements for
any music degree.
MU 221 Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Music History (1)
A study of Western music from the Middle Ages to the seventeenth
century, surveying both the literature of music and the data of written
history. Prerequisites: MU 123 and 152, and EH 102.
MU 222 Baroque, Classic, Romantic and Twentieth-Century Music
History (1)
A continuation of MU 321, beginning with the seventeenth century
and extending through major composers of the twentieth century.
Prerequisites: MU 123 and 152, and EH 102.
