2019-20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

HLMU-4110 Choral Literature –Sp 3 hours An historical overview of choral music from 1400 to the present. Attention is given to primary genres of choral composition: motet, madrigal, mass, anthem, oratorio, passion, cantata, and orchestral works with choir. This course will serve as an elective for majors in choral music education, church music, vocal performance, and composition. (even years) HLMU-4990 Independent Study in Music History 1–3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music history for individual students who demonstrate special interests and abilities. Prerequisites: HLMU-3310, 3320 Music History I and II. HLMU-4980 Special Topics — Music History –Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Study of selected topics in music. Prerequisites: HLMU-3310 Music History I and HLMU-3320 Music History II or permission of instructor. Humanities (HUM) HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities –Fa, Sp 3 hours Historical study of the relationship of music, art, and literature to the dominant cultural, religious, and philosophical trends and their relationship to Christian theism. HUM-2430 Enjoyment of Music –Fa 3 hours This course is designed to present a study of music by genre and chronology. It will focus on the art traditions in music. Students will become familiar with a wide variety of music literature and will learn to listen analytically. The primary goal will be to bring students as far as possible along the road to being music lovers. (Fee: $50) (even years) HUM-4980 Special Topics – Humanities –Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Study of selected topics in humanities. Keyboard Pedagogy (KPMU) KPMU-2010 Keyboard Pedagogy I –Fa 3 hours Study of techniques and literature for the teaching of beginning and intermediate piano students both in private and class settings. Includes study of graded teaching materials and participation in a supervised teaching setting. Prerequisites: THMU-1210,1220 Music Theory I and II; THMU1310,1320 Aural Skills I and II. KPMU-2020 Keyboard Pedagogy II –Sp 3 hours Discussion of pedagogical problems involving intermediate students; evaluations of piano literature and investigation of specific aspects of piano pedagogy through readings and discussion. Survey of piano literature and its predecessors— clavichord, harpsichord, and pianoforte—from the early English virginal music to the present time. Prerequisite: KPMU-2010 Keyboard Pedagogy I. KPMU-3110, 3120 Directed Teaching –Fa, Sp 1 hour each Supervised teaching experience in a private or class format with beginning to intermediate-level piano students. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010, 2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II. (Fee: $50) KPMU-4110, 4120 Directed Teaching –Fa, Sp 2 hours each Supervised teaching experience in a private or class format with beginning to intermediate-level piano students. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010, 2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II. (Fee: $50) KPMU-3150 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar I –Fa 2 hours Designed to develop critical and creative teaching approaches for students of varying personality and learning styles with application to theory, technique, and music concepts needed by primary and elementary-level piano students in both private and group settings. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II. HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature–Sp,Su 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-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. Crosslisted with CLMU. (even years) 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, Su 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, Su 3 hours Study of the music of Western civilization traced from 1800 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. HLMU-3400 Global Music –Fa 3 hours A socio-anthropological approach to the study of the world’s music. Surveying music of cultures of Africa, the Americas, and Asia as well as European folk music. Music traditions are studied from a perspective that emphasizes music as an integral part of society and culture, helping students discover the influence of culture on music, and the subsequent role of music within the culture. (Fee: $50) (odd years) HLMU-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 CLMU-3410 Traditional Irish Music. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (Fee: $30) HLMU-3420 Music of the Church –Fa 3 hours An in-depth review of the past, present, and future of music in the church and its use in worship. The course provides tools that students can use to evaluate the quality and usefulness of various musical styles within the context of different worship traditions. (odd years) HLMU-3910 Writing and Research in Music I 1 hour This is the first of two courses designed to develop the writing and research skills in music that are necessary for professional success. Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of instructor. HLMU-4910 Writing and Research in Music II 1 hour This is the second of two courses designed to develop the writing and research skills in music that are necessary for professional success. Prerequisite: HLMU-3910 Writing and Research in Music I or permission of instructor. Page 306 2019–20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions HLMU-2310 – KPMU-3150 MUSIC ANDWORSHIP