Rose Hill, Fall 2008
Every semester the department offers a number of sections of the Music
History Introduction course (MU 1100) and the Opera: An Introduction
course (MU 1101), both of which satisfy the fine arts core requirement.
Check OASIS for days and times.
Upper level courses are listed below.
| Course Number |
Title |
Professor |
Days |
Time |
Credits |
 |
| MURU 2056 001 |
The Mass and Its Music |
Boyce |
TF |
1:00-2:15 |
4 |
| MURU 2146 001 |
Musicianship II: Diatonic Harmony |
Ott |
TF |
11:30-12:45 |
4 |
| MURU 3121 001 |
Baroque Music |
Staff |
TF |
10:00-11:15 |
4 |
Course Descriptions
MURU 1100 – Music History Introduction
This course, taught with CDs, is an introduction to the major developments
in the history of music from the Middle Ages to modern times. Outstanding
compositions will be studied, and particular emphasis will be given
to such musicians as Bach and Beethoven, and to stylistic eras such
as the Italian Baroque, Viennese Classicism, and French and German Romanticism.
MU*U 2056– THE MASS AND ITS MUSIC
A study of the music of the Roman Catholic Mass and its liturgical function from the Middle Ages to the present. Selected examples of Mass settings will be examined by such composers as Guillaume de Machaut, Josquin, Palestrina, Bach, Beethoven and Leonard Bernstein.
MU*U 2146– MUSICIANSHIP II: DIATONIC HARMONY
This course is a continuation of Musicianship I and studies the basic principles of tonal harmony: chord construction, progressions, and modulation. It focuses on the style of 18th century composers such as Handel or Mozart, but will draw upon contemporary styles as well. Written assignments and analyses.
MU*U 3121 – BAROQUE MUSIC: BETWEEN ANCIENTS AND MODERNS
During the Baroque era (1600-1750), musicians and other artists balanced between a respect for tradition and a desire for novelty. The debates were a catalyst for many of the genres (opera and concerto) and works (by Monteverdi, Bach, and Handel) that form the cornerstone of the concert repertoire today. This course studies this vibrant music in its social, political, and intellectual context.
Lincoln Center, Fall 2008
Every semester, the department offers a number of sections of the Music
History Introduction course (MU 1100) and the Opera: An Introduction
course (MU 1101), both of which satisfy the fine arts core requirement.
Check OASIS
for days and times.
Upper level courses are listed below.
| Course Number |
Title |
Professor |
Days |
Time |
Credits |
|
| MULU 1210 001 |
Music for Dancers |
Yaraman |
TR |
8:30-9:45 |
3 |
| MULU 1243 001 |
Chamber Singers |
Minotti |
TBA |
TBA |
|
| MULU 1244 001 |
Chamber Singers |
Minotti |
TBA |
TBA |
|
| MULU 1251 001 |
Chamber Music Ensemble |
Yaraman |
TBA |
TBA |
|
| MULU 2050 001 |
Music Criticism |
Yaraman |
MR |
2:30-3:45 |
4 |
| MULU 2120 001 |
Introduction to Musicianship |
Ott |
MW |
11:30-12:45 |
3 |
| MULU 2121 001 |
Ear-Training & Sight-Singing |
Ott |
W |
10:30-11:20 |
1 |
Course Descriptions
MULU 1211 – MUSIC FOR DANCERS
This two-course sequence develops general knowledge of the major historical periods, styles and genres of western music, as well as familiarity with world music. It also provides critical tools to understand the basic components of music: melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, tempo, dynamics, and instrumentation. To cultivate musicality, class taught, in part, through practical application: singing and rhythm exercises, elementary score reading etc. Open to B.F.A. students only.
MULU 1243—CHAMBER SINGERS
Rehearsal and performance of selected choral music. Requirements include regular attendance of weekly rehearsals, dress rehearsals and scheduled performances. By audition and permission of the instructor. Pass/Fail only.
MULU 1244-CHAMBER SINGERS
Students earn two credits for Chamber Singing by taking MULU 1243 and then successfully completing this course in the following semester. Requirements include regular attendance of weekly rehearsals, dress rehearsals and scheduled performances. By audition and permission of the instructor. Pass/Fail only. (Sequence MULU 1243-1244 may be repeated once)
MULU 2050-MUSIC CRITICISM
Introduces students to analytical and interpretive techniques geared toward the understanding of music from a critical perspective. A broad spectrum of contemporary writings and diverse critical approaches--formalist, phenomenological, hermeneutics, feminist and gender studies--will be considered in terms of their application to the musical composition and its “meanings.” With western art music repertory of 19th century as our primary focus, contemporary and American popular music genres will also be included.
MULU 1251—CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE
Rehearsal, study and performance of selected chamber music repertory. Requirements include setting up a regular rehearsal schedule, a weekly meeting with a faculty member and an end of semester performance. By audition and permission of the instructor. Pass/Fail only.
MULU 2120-INTRODUCTION TO MUSICIANSHIP
Elementary musicianship for students wishing to learn how to read and write music. Organizations of basic musical materials, intervals, rhythms, modes and scales. Melodic analysis. For students with no prior knowledge of musical notation. (Others see MU *U 2145.) Corequisite(s): MU*U 2121
MULU 2121-EAR-TRAINING AND SIGHT-SINGING
This course provides students with the opportunity to improve their skills in hearing and reading music.
Future Course Offerings
Spring, 2009, Rose Hill - Tentative:
Jazz, A History in Sound (Stempel)
Basic Keyboard & Lab (Boyce)
Musicianship III: Chromatic Harmony (Ott)
Music, Enlightenment & Revolution (staff)
Spring, 2009, Lincoln Center - Tentative:
Music for Dancers (Yaraman)
Romantic Dance and Music (Yaraman)
Musicianship I: Counterpoint (Ott)
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