MULT
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501
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Symphonic Literature Historical and analytical study of selected works from the Classical Period to the present. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. Offered alternate years. Three credits.
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MULT
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502
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Choral Literature Historical and analytical study of selected works representing major forms and styles from the late Renaissance to the present. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. Offered alternate years. Three credits.
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MULT
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503
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Brass Literature Historical and analytical survey of solo literature written for brass instruments. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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504
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Brass Literature Historical and analytical survey of solo literature written for brass instruments, including solos with large ensemble accompaniment. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. Prerequisite: MULT 503. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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505
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Guitar Literature Historical and analytical survey of guitar literature of the Renaissance and Baroque period. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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506
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Guitar Literature Historical and analytical survey of guitar literature from the Classical period through the Twentieth Century. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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507
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Organ Literature Historical and analytical survey of organ literature. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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508
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Organ Literature Continuation of MULT 507. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. Prerequisite: MULT 507. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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509
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Percussion Literature An introduction to the literature written for percussion instruments with emphasis on graded school music, methods, and reference works. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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510
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Percussion Literature Historical and analytical survey of percussion solo and ensemble music. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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511
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Piano Literature Historical and analytical survey of keyboard literature from the earliest through that of the early 19th century. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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512
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Piano Literature Historical and analytical survey of the literature from the romantic period to the present. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. Prerequisite: MULT 511 or permission of instructor. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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513
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Woodwind Literature I An historical, analytical, and pedagogical survey of solo literature written for woodwind instruments, including solos with large ensemble accompaniment. The literature of each instrument is surveyed from the Baroque period through the Twentieth Century period. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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514
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Woodwind Literature II An historical, analytical, and pedagogical survey of the chamber music in which woodwind instruments are used, beginning with the woodwinds used in the Middle Ages and continuing through the literature of the Twentieth Century. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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517
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String Literature Historical and analytical survey of a literature for solo strings and chamber strings in the Baroque, pre-Classical and Classical eras. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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518
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String Literature Historical and analytical survey of literature for solo strings and chamber string ensembles in the Romantic and modern eras. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. Prerequisite: MULT 517. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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520
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Opera Literature A basic survey of the literature of opera, its history and performance, including familiarization with historic and present-day singers through the medium of the phonograph. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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525
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History of the Piano A complete history of the piano, including immediate predecessors, evolution of the physical structure of the instrument, manufacturers, artists, and composers. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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528
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Chamber Literature Important styles and categories of chamber music from the late Baroque trio sonata through the Classical and Romantic periods to the first half of the Twentieth Century. Score study, readings, analytical projects. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MULT
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530
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Survey of American Music A survey of music in the United States beginning with the sacred music of Colonial New England and continuing to the present. The development of jazz and the American popular song is included. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is required. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MULT
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531
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Sacred Vocal Literature A study of sacred vocal literature organized according to the church year. Half of the semester will be devoted to standard solo repertoire. The areas covered will include solos suitable for Christmas, Lent, weddings, and general services. The other half of the semester will be devoted to solo oratorio repertoire. Students will complete a card file of materials which will be organized under the above headings and also Biblically. Many examples performed in class; other materials on tape in the media center. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. (Formerly MULT 521). This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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532
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Jazz History A study of the origin, development, styles and major contributions of jazz from the late 19th Century through be-bop. Extensive listening, reading, and student reports required. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. (Formerly MULT 522). Three credits.
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MULT
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534
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The Piano in Chamber Literature A historical and analytical survey of repertoire for chamber ensemble with keyboard. The literature examined will include many varieties of instrumental combinations from the 17th through the 20th Centuries. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. (Formerly MULT 524). Two credits.
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MULT
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541
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German Church Music and Music Culture A travel-study course in the history of German Church music and musical culture. Based in Schwδbisch Gmόnd, Germany, this course will take advantage of the European Church Music Festival offerings. Participants will also travel to various parts of Germany to study musical culture and instruments of that region. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MULT
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550
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Survey of World Music Study of contemporary music indigenous to non-Western geographic regions of the world. Analysis and comparison of tonal and rhythmic attributes. Promotion of socio-cultural awareness. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. One credit.
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MULT
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551
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Music of the Medieval and Renaissance Eras An in-depth study of liturgical and secular music of Europe from Gregorian Chant to Palestrina, including the development of polyphony, instrumental music, notation and forms. Score study, readings, and individual projects. Individual research resulting in a term paper is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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552
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Music of the Baroque Era The most important styles, forms and composers from Monteverdi to Bach and Handel. Analytical study of selected scores, readings in the literature of the period, and individual projects. Individual research resulting in a term paper is expected. (Formerly MULT 526). This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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553
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Music of the Classical and Romantic Eras Investigation of selected works of the Classical Era; a study of the modification and transformation of classical style in the work of major composers of the Romantic Era. Score study, readings, and analytical projects. Individual research resulting in a term paper is expected. (Formerly MULT 527). This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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554
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Music of the Twentieth Century Significant trends in style, form and technique from Debussy to the present. Analysis of selected scores, comparative analysis of the literature and visual art of the period, and individual projects. Individual research resulting in a term paper is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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555
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American Musical Theatre The history and development of popular musical theatre in the United States, including extravaganza, minstrelsy, revue, vaudeville, burlesque, musical comedy, and the musical play. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is required. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MULT
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595
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Special Topics Investigation of a specialized area of knowledge in a class setting. Prerequisites will vary with topic. One, two, or three credits.
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MULT
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599
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Individual Directed Research A private-instruction setting for individual projects in music literature. May be used to fulfill music electives only. Project must be approved by the Dean of the Conservatory and the Chairman of the Musical Academics Division prior to registration. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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MULT
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621
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German Vocal Literature ' An in-depth study of German Vocal Literature which emphasizes performance practices for this genre. Study of the fusion of poetry and music is included. Classwork is performance oriented with oral/lecture presentations required of all students. Composers studied include Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Liszt, Brahms, Wolf, Mahler, Strauss, and Berg. Prerequisite: Completion of an undergraduate survey of vocal literature class. Two credits.
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MULT
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622
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Italian/Spanish Vocal Literature An in-depth study of Italian and Spanish vocal literature which emphasizes performance practices for this genre. Study of the fusion of poetry and music is included. Classwork is performance oriented with oral/lecture presentations required of all students. Composers studied include Caccini, Monteverdi, Scarlatti, Bellini, Rossini, Donizetti, Tosti, Granadas, DeFalla, Nin, Turina, and Obradors. Prerequisite: Completion of an undergraduate survey of vocal literature class. Two credits.
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MULT
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623
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French Vocal Literature An in-depth study of French vocal literature which emphasizes performance practices for this genre. Study of the fusion of poetry and music is included. Classwork is performance oriented with oral/lecture presentations required of all students. Composers studied include Berlioz, Duparc, Faure, Debussy, Ravel, and Poulenc. Prerequisite: Completion of an undergraduate survey of vocal literature class. Two credits.
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MULT
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624
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British/American Vocal Literature An in-depth study of British and American vocal literature which emphasizes performance practices for this genre. Study of the fusion of poetry and music is included. Classwork is performance oriented with oral/lecture presentations required of all students. Composers studied include Purcell, V. Williams, Quilter, Finzi, Britten, Foster, Ives, Thomson, Duke, Copland, Barber, Rorem, and Pasatiere. Prerequisite: Completion of an undergraduate survey of vocal literature class. Two credits
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MULT
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625
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Oratorio A performance oriented class with readings of the most familiar oratorios of all periods. Historical perspective of oratorio genre and performance practices are included. Additional listening assigned in and out of class. One credit.
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MULT
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200
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Introduction to Music Literature A survey of Western European art music representing all periods and genres. Emphasis on basic terminology and knowledge of standard musical works. (Formerly MULT 113). Two credits.
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MULT
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201
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History of Western Music I Western European art music from the Medieval through Baroque Eras. Special emphasis is placed upon development of musical sensitivity and knowledge of style characteristics and standard works from each era. (Formerly MULT 311). Two credits.
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MULT
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202
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History of Western Music II Western European art music from the Classical Era to the present. Special emphasis is placed upon development of musical sensitivity and knowledge of style characteristics and standard works from each era. (Formerly MULT 312). Three credits.
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MULT
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250
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Music of the World Study of contemporary music indigenous to non-Western geographic regions of the world. Analysis and comparison of tonal and rhythmic attributes. Promotion of socio-cultural awareness. Not open to students in music degree programs. Taught concurrently with MULT 350, but meets one extra hour per week. One credit.
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MULT
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275
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Music Appreciation A survey of Western European art music representing all periods and genres. Emphasis on basic terminology and knowledge of standard musical works. Not open to students in music degree programs. Taught concurrently with MULT 200, but meets one extra hour per week. (Formerly MULT 221). Three credits.
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MULT
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331
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Band and Orchestra Literature A survey of concert repertoire and teaching materials for public school bands and orchestras. Two credits.
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MULT
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341
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German Church Music and Musical Culture A travel-study course in the history of German church music and musical culture. Based in Schwδbisch Gmόnd, Germany, this course will be offered in conjunction with the European Church Music Festival. Participants will also travel to study musical culture and instruments of that region. Three credits.
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MULT
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350
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Survey of World Music Study of contemporary music indigenous to non-Western geographic regions of the world. Analysis and comparison of tonal and rhythmic attributes. Promotion of socio-cultural awareness. Two credits.
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MULT
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351
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Music of the Medieval and Renaissance Eras An in-depth study of liturgical and secular music of Europe from Gregorian Chant to Palestrina, including the development of polyphony, instrumental music, notation and forms. Score study, readings, and individual projects. Prerequisite: MULT 202. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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352
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Music of the Baroque Era The most important styles, forms and composers from Monteverdi to Bach and Handel. Analytical study of selected scores, readings in the literature of the period, and individual projects. (Formerly MULT 426). Prerequisite: MULT 202. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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353
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Music of the Classical and Romantic Eras Works of the Classical Era; a study of the modification and transformation of classical style in the work of major composers of the Romantic Era. Score study, readings, and analytical projects. (Formerly MULT 427). Prerequisite: MULT 202. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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354
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Music of the Twentieth Century Significant trends in style, form and technique from Debussy to the present. Analysis of selected scores, comparative analysis of the literature and visual art of the period, and individual projects. Prerequisite: MULT 202. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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355
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American Musical Theatre The history and development of popular musical theatre in the United States, including extravaganza, minstrelsy, revue, vaudeville, burlesque, musical comedy, and the musical play. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MULT
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401
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Symphonic Literature Historical and analytical study of selected works from the Classical Period to the present. Prerequisite: MULT 202. Three credits.
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MULT
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402
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Choral Literature Historical and analytical study of selected works representing major forms and styles from the late Renaissance to the present. Prerequisite: MULT 202. Three credits.
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MULT
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403
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Brass Literature I An historical and analytical survey of solo literature and advanced method materials written for brass instruments. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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404
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Brass Literature II An historical and analytical survey of ensemble literature written for brass instruments, including brass in mixed ensembles. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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405
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Guitar Literature I Historical and analytical survey of guitar literature of the Renaissance and Baroque period. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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406
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Guitar Literature II Historical and analytical survey of guitar literature from the Classical period through the Twentieth Century. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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407
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Organ Literature I An historical and analytical survey of organ literature. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Two credits.
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MULT
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408
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Organ Literature II Continuation of MULT 407. Prerequisite: MULT 407. Two credits.
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MULT
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409
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Percussion Literature I An introduction to the literature written for percussion instruments with emphasis on graded school music, methods, and reference works. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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410
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Percussion Literature II Historical and analytical survey of percussion solo and ensemble music. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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411
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Piano Literature I A historical and analytical survey of piano literature from the earliest sources through the Classical period. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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412
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Piano Literature II A historical and analytical survey of Romantic and Twentieth-Century piano literature. Prerequisite: MULT 411 or permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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413
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Woodwind Literature I An historical, analytical, and pedagogical survey of solo literature written for woodwind instruments, including solos with large ensemble accompaniment. The literature of each instrument is surveyed from the Baroque period through the Twentieth-Century period. Individualized research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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414
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Woodwind Literature II - An historical, analytical, and pedagogical survey of chamber music in which woodwind instruments are used, beginning with the woodwinds used in the Middle Ages and continuing through the literature of the Twentieth Century. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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417
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String Literature I Historical and analytical survey of literature for solo strings and chamber strings in the Baroque, pre-Classical, and Classical eras. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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418
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String Literature II Historical and analytical survey of literature for solo strings and chamber string ensembles in the Romantic and modern eras. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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420
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Opera Literature A basic survey of the literature of opera, its history, and performance, including familiarization with historic and contemporary singers through the media of audio and video recordings. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MULT
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425
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History of the Piano A complete history of the piano, including immediate predecessors, evolution of the physical structure of the instrument, manufacturers, artists, and composers. Two credits.
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MULT
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430
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Survey of American Music A survey of music in the United States, beginning with the sacred music of Colonial New England and continuing to the present. The development of jazz and the American popular song is included. Prerequisite: MULT 200. Three credits.
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MULT
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431
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Sacred Vocal Solo Literature Study of sacred vocal literature organized according to the church year. Half of the semester will be devoted to standard solo repertoire. The areas covered will include solos suitable for Christmas, Lent, weddings, and general services. One half of the semester will be devoted to solo or oratorio repertoire. Prerequisite: junior standing and permission of the instructor. (Formerly MULT 421). Two credits.
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MULT
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432
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Jazz History A study of the origin, development, styles, and major contributions of jazz from the late 19th Century through be-bop. Extensive listening, reading, and student reports required. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. (Formerly MULT 422). Three credits.
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MULT
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433
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Survey of Vocal Literature A survey course designed to develop the singers knowledge and experience of the literature available for the solo voice through lecture, listening and performance. Covers song literature from the pre-romantic to the present including literature in French, German, Italian, Spanish and English. The Russian, Czech and Scandinavian composers as time allows. The course requires computer skills. Prerequisites: completion of APVO 224 or permission of instructor. Two credits
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MULT
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434
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The Piano in Chamber Literature An historical and analytical survey of repertoire for chamber ensemble with piano. Exploration through listening, reading, and class discussion of works from the 17th through the 20th centuries. Prerequisites: MULT 200 and permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. (Formerly MULT 424). Two credits.
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MULT
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495
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Special Topics Investigation of a specialized area of knowledge in a class setting. Prerequisites will vary with topic. One, two, or three credits.
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MULT
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499
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Individual Directed Research A private instruction setting for individual projects in music literature. May be used to fulfill music electives only. Project must be approved by the Dean of the Conservatory and the Chairman of the Musical Academics Division prior to registration. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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