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CLMU-3410 Traditional Irish Music–Fa 2 hours
This course introduces students to the practice of traditional
Irish music through study of primary tune forms, experience of
the social context of Irish music-making, and acquaintance with
leading performers within the tradition. The class culminates in
an Irish music festival held at a local coffee shop. Crosslisted with
HLMU-3410 Traditional Irish Music. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor. (Fee: $30)
General Music (GMUS)
GMUS-1000 Music Philosophy and Aesthetics–Fa 1 hour
Philosophical and scriptural foundation for the Christian
concepts of musical creativity, musical worship, and stewardship.
Understanding the unique teacher-student relationship in music.
A first attempt at codifying a coherent, personal, Christian
philosophy of music.
GMUS-1030 Recital and Program Attendance–Fa, Sp 0 hours
Music majors and minors must attend a prescribed number
of programs and recitals each semester. Majors must enroll
each semester. For a music minor, students must enroll for two
consecutive semesters.
GMUS-4980 Special Topics — General Music–Fa, Sp1–3 hours
Study of selected topics in music.
Music History (HLMU)
HLMU-2100 2 hours
Jazz History: Music of the Multi-Culture–Fa
Survey of jazz as an American art form, as a representative
of both Western and non-Western practices, that now make up
our American multi-culture, and as the primary vehicle for the
realization of improvisation within that multi-culture. Acquaints
the student of music with jazz styles and the major figures in jazz
history and assists in the discovery of jazz influence upon all other
American music, both classical and popular. Prerequisites: THMU-
1220 Music Theory II; THMU-1320 Aural Skills II.(even years)
HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature–Sp 3 hours
Study of music by genre and chronology. Focuses on art
traditions in music. Students become familiar with a wide variety
of music literature and learn to listen analytically. Serves as the
introductory music history course for sophomore music majors.
HLMU-3130 Opera and Oratorio Literature–Sp 3 hours
Survey of opera and oratorio literature from Monteverdi’s Orfeo
and Carissimi’s Jephte to works of the 21st centry. Analysis of
scores will be complemented by recordings, live performance,
libretti studies, and historical background. (odd years) Crosslisted
with CLMU.
HLMU-3310 Music History I–Fa 3 hours
Study of the music of Western civilization traced from its
primitive sources and giving special attention to Medieval,
Renaissance, Baroque, and classical music as demonstrated
through the vocal and instrumental music of composers from each
period. Prerequisites: HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature;
THMU-2210 Music Theory III; permission of instructor.
HLMU-3320 Music History II–Sp 3 hours
Study of the music of Western civilization traced from 1750 to
the present time, giving special attention to romantic, 20th century,
and contemporary music as demonstrated through the vocal and
instrumental music of composers from each period. Prerequisites:
HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature; THMU-2210 Music
Theory III; permission of instructor.
CLMU-2210 Brass Literature–Fa 1 hour
A survey of brass literature covering all historical periods but
emphasizing the chamber music genre. (even years)
CLMU-2220 Percussion Literature–Sp 1 hour
A survey of literature for percussion with special emphasis on
the 20th century. Total percussion will be considered. (even years)
CLMU-2230 String Literature–Sp 1 hour
A survey of string literature covering all historical periods but
emphasizing the chamber music genre. (even years)
CLMU-2240 Woodwind Literature –Fa 1 hour
The study of the history and literature of the woodwind
instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon). (odd years)
CLMU-2300 Keyboard Literature–Sp 2 hours
A survey of music for the piano and its precursors, covering the
period from 1600 to the present, with a focus on the works which
have come to form the core of the repertoire. (odd years)
CLMU-2310 Collaborative Piano–Fa, Sp 1 hour
Supervised piano accompanying experience. The student
is assigned to work with one vocalist or instrumentalist for the
semester and will prepare music for studio lessons as well as
public performances.
CLMU-2750 Performance Seminar–Fa, Sp 0 hours
A once-per-semester seminar, that may take the form of a
lecture, masterclass, or recital.
CLMU-2760 Performance Portfolio –Fa, Sp 0 hours
The student will assemble and present materials, that
demonstrate performance achievement and professional
awareness. The portfolio may include documentation of
performances, masterclass, and repertoire.
CLMU-2800 Introduction to Music Composition –Fa 2 hours
Designed to introduce the student to the foundational concepts
of musical composition. Students will gain facility with the tools of
composition and will begin composing in various styles.
CLMU-2850 Composition Seminar –Fa, Sp 0 hours
A once-per-semester seminar designed to expose students
to aspects of the compositional art that are not part of general
course material. The seminar may take the form of a lecture,
masterclass, or recital.
CLMU-2860 Composition Portfolio–Fa 0 hours
Designed as an opportunity for students to receive guidance
and feedback on preparing, assembling, and presenting a
composition portfolio. The portfolio may include documentation of
performances, masterclasses, and completed compositions.
CLMU-3110 Choral Repertoire –Fa 2 hours
This course exposes the student to exemplary repertoire for
choirs of all levels and voicings. Most class sessions are devoted
to sight-reading and discussing a large number of choral pieces as
well as evaluative listening to recordings. Open to all music majors,
minors, and to all CU ensemble members. For music majors, it is
recommended that this course be taken concurrently with CDMU-
3630 Choral Methods.
CLMU-3120 Vocal Literature–Sp 3 hours
Survey of literature for the solo voice from the onset of
Thoroughbass to the 21st century. Includes major repertoire in
Italian, French, English, and German, along with important works
in other languages. Analysis of song and aria scores will be
complemented by recordings and live performance. (even years)
CLMU-3130 Opera and Oratorio literature–Sp 3 hours
Survey of opera and oratorio literature from Monteverdi’s Orfeo
and Carissimi’s Jephte to works of the 21st centry. Analysis of
scores will be complemented by recordings, live performance,
libretti studies, and historical background. Crosslisted with HLMU.
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Course Descriptions CLMU-2210 – HLMU-3320
MUSIC ANDWORSHIP