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Topics include harmonic progression, triads and their inversions, cadences,
and two-voice first-, second-, and fourth-species counterpoint. Three
50-minute lecture classes and two 80-minute lab sessions per week focusing
on appropriate elementary aural, keyboard-harmony, and rhythmic skills.
Fall.
MU 152 Theory and Musicianship II (1)
Continuation of harmonic and contrapuntal principles in basic chromatic
music, musical analysis of these structures, and musical composition in
a variety of simple textures. Topics include seventh chords, secondary
functions, common-chord modulation, embellishment, reduction,
two-voice imitative counterpoint, and two-voice third- and fifth-species
counterpoint. Three 50-minute lecture classes and two 80-minute lab
sessions per week focusing on intermediate aural, keyboard-harmony, and
rhythmic skills. Prerequisite: MU 151. Spring.
MU 158 Music Technology (1)
An introduction to music technology for students intending to major in
music that includes a variety of basic competencies utilizing contemporary
technology. Fall.
MU 211 Concert Choir (¼)
A mixed ensemble that gives at least one performance of a major choral
work each term, and tours annually. May be repeated for credit. Instructor
consent required. Fall, Spring.
MU 215 Symphonic Band (¼)
Large instrumental ensemble for the performance of music for wind
ensemble and similar groups. May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring.
MU 217 Jazz Band (¼)
An instrumental ensemble performing music for the dance orchestra and
other popular styles. May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring.
MU 221 Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Music History (1)
A study of Western music from the Middle Ages to the seventeenth century,
surveying both the literature of music and the data of written history.
Prerequisites: EH 102 and MU 152. Fall.
MU 222 Baroque, Classic, Romantic and Twentieth-Century Music History (1)
A continuation of MU 221, beginning with the seventeenth century and
extending through major composers of the twentieth century. Prerequisites:
EH 102 and MU 152. Spring.