1976-1977 Academic Catalog

Music 67 Instrumental Emphasis: MU 111-112-113, 211-212-213, 413; MU 333 and a choice of two of the following: MU 230, 231, 232 or 332; MU 260, 362, 370, 372, 374, 377; MU 187, 191, 193, 194 and one hour of private instruction elective; nine hours of private instruction and seven hours of ensembles. General Music Emphasis:MU 111-112-113, 211-212-213, 413; MU 230, 231, 232, 332, 333 and two hours of MU 410-B in folk music; MU 214, 260, 363, 370, 372, 374; nine hours of private instruction and seven hours of ensembles. COURSES IN MUSIC THEORY 100 Elements of Music - W 3 hours An introduction to the basic materials and concepts of music. Required of all music majors and minors and all elementary education majors who do not score sufficiently on the Music Proficiency Abstract. 111-112-113 Fundamental Theory - A, W, Sp 5 hours each quarter A study of fundamental harmonies and tone relations used in musical composition, approached through analysis, ear training, and keyboard work. Prerequisite: Music Theory 100 or a passing grade on the Music Proficiency Abstract. The sudent must be able to play easy hymns on the piano. 211-212-213 Advanced Theory-A, W, Sp 3 hours each quarter An analysis of standard literature, and experimental writing in various forms. Prerequisite: Music Theory 111-112-113 and a sight-reading ability of standard church hymns on the piano 214 Functional Piano -A 3 hours The development of skills in harmonization at sight, transposition, playing by ear and other keyboard harmony skills specifically designed to meet the piano proficiency requirements. Pre– requisite: Permission of the instructor 310 Counterpoint - Sp 3 hours Asurvey of polyphonic music of the 18th Century including analysis and experimental writing of species counterpoint, canons, two part inventions, fugal expositions, and trio sonata move- ments. Prerequisite: MU 211-212-213 (Alternte, odd years) 311 Form and Analysis - A 3 hours A study of the structure of music approached through analysis of representative works. Pre- requisite: MU 211-212-213 (Alternate, odd years) 413 Orchestration - Sp 3 hours Adevelopment of skills in scoring for various instrumental groups. Prerequisite: MU 211-212- 213 (Alternate, even years) COURSES IN HISTORY AND LITERATURE 230 Music History - Medieval and Renaissance - W 3 hours Emphasis on Medieval and Renaissance music, the beginnings of opera, and the works of Monteverdi and Heinrich Schutz. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor (Alternate, odd years) 231 Music History - Baroque -A, Su 3 hours Special attention given to the music of Monteverdi, Schutz, Lully, Purcell, Corelli, Vivaldi, Rameau, Bach, and Handel. Prerequisite: MU 111-112-113 (Alternate, even years) 232 Music History - The Classic Period - W 3hours A study of the vocal and instrumental music of the late 18th Century with particular emphasis given to the music of Gluck, Haydn, and Mozart. Prerequisite: MU 111-112-113 (Alternate, even years) (*)Note: The above secondary school programs may be recognized as a major teaching field by meeting the piano proficiency requirement, adding Music Theory 211-212-213, and by performing a senior recital in applied music.