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MUS-224 Music History II<br />
(F)<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>uation of MUS-223 with a study of <strong>the</strong> late Baroque,<br />
Classical, Romantic and contemporary eras <strong>in</strong> Western musical<br />
history, c. 1700–1950.<br />
Prerequisite: MUS-121 and 122 or permission of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>structor<br />
MUS-234 Aural Skills III<br />
(W)<br />
Chromatic sight s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g, ear tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and musical dictation. Two<br />
hours per week, plus <strong>in</strong>dependent computer- and tutor-assisted<br />
<strong>in</strong>struction. (0.75 credits)<br />
Prerequisite: MUS-135<br />
Corequisite: MUS-214<br />
MUS-237 Conduct<strong>in</strong>g *<br />
<strong>Study</strong> of elementary techniques of song-lead<strong>in</strong>g and conduct<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>strumental and choral ensembles, and simple score read<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
rehearsal techniques. (1.5 credits)<br />
Prerequisite: MUS-121, 122, 134 and 135<br />
MUS-312 Form and Analysis<br />
(F)*<br />
Analysis of select musical forms: b<strong>in</strong>ary, ternary, rondo, sonata, <strong>the</strong>me<br />
and variations, fugal and concerto structures and composite forms, and<br />
study of <strong>the</strong> import of analysis on performance practice.<br />
Prerequisite: MUS-121, 122, 223 and 224<br />
MUS-322 Music <strong>in</strong> Culture *<br />
This is a sem<strong>in</strong>ar course which exam<strong>in</strong>es cultural aspects of music,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g how music carries and creates cultural mean<strong>in</strong>g and its role<br />
<strong>in</strong> specific cultural fields, such as class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality,<br />
politics, faith and worldview. Our primary texts will come from <strong>the</strong><br />
grow<strong>in</strong>g body of musicological literature, sometimes called cultural<br />
musicology, which analyzes music as a social process (ra<strong>the</strong>r than<br />
simply <strong>in</strong> historical or musical-<strong>the</strong>oretical terms). By engag<strong>in</strong>g with this<br />
literature from a Christian perspective, students will learn to shape a<br />
Christian response to music as a cultural phenomenon.<br />
Prerequisite: MUS-121, 122, 223 and 224 or permission of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>structor<br />
MUS-323 Hymnology *<br />
<strong>Study</strong> of psalmody and hymnody <strong>in</strong> history and current practice;<br />
<strong>the</strong>ological study of hymn texts and musical study of hymn tunes; and<br />
practical use of hymnals <strong>in</strong> Christian worship.<br />
Prerequisite: Any MUS-100-level course or permission of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>structor<br />
MUS-324 Choral Music *<br />
<strong>Study</strong> of <strong>the</strong> large-scale choral repertoire from <strong>the</strong> Renaissance to<br />
<strong>the</strong> present. Listen<strong>in</strong>g, score study and analysis <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> genres<br />
of large choral works: cantatas, Masses, oratorios, passion sett<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />
Requiems, etc.<br />
Prerequisite: MUS-121, 122, 223 and 224<br />
MUS-325 Folk and Popular Music *<br />
<strong>Study</strong> of <strong>the</strong> folk and popular music traditions of Europe and North<br />
America: ethnic folk styles, n<strong>in</strong>eteenth century popular music, jazz,<br />
rock, musicals, etc. with some attention to <strong>the</strong> role of music <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
media and enterta<strong>in</strong>ment.<br />
Prerequisite: MUS-121 and 122 or permission of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>structor<br />
MUS-326 World Music<br />
Ethnomusicological study of select music cultures of <strong>the</strong> Orient, <strong>the</strong><br />
Near East, Africa, and <strong>the</strong> Americas, with a focus on <strong>the</strong>ir various<br />
musical styles and <strong>the</strong> roles of music <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>se cultures. Field trips are<br />
required.<br />
Prerequisite: MUS-121 and 122 or permission of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>structor<br />
(W)*<br />
MUS-327 Performance Practice *<br />
<strong>Study</strong> of historically-rooted performance practices <strong>in</strong> music from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Renaissance to <strong>the</strong> Romantic era. Includes research <strong>in</strong> historical<br />
treatises and application of performance practice pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong><br />
performance of keyboard, <strong>in</strong>strumental, and vocal repertoires.<br />
Prerequisite: MUS-121, 122, 223 and 224 and a performance skill at least equivalent to<br />
Grade VIII (Toronto) or permission of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>structor<br />
MUS-328 A Survey of Keyboard Literature *<br />
This course covers material from Robertsbridge Fragment to <strong>the</strong> early<br />
n<strong>in</strong>eteenth century keyboard repertoire. In this course we will take an<br />
<strong>in</strong>-depth look at <strong>the</strong> development of keyboard repertoire and historic<br />
keyboard <strong>in</strong>struments from <strong>the</strong> fourteenth to mid-n<strong>in</strong>eteenth centuries<br />
(i.e. <strong>the</strong> Porative, Clavichord, Sp<strong>in</strong>et, Harpsichord, Organ, Forte Piano,<br />
and Piano repertoire). Sessions on performance practice issues, student<br />
sem<strong>in</strong>ars, and field trips to play important <strong>in</strong>struments will be <strong>in</strong>cluded.<br />
Prerequisite: MUS-121, 122, 223 and 224 or permission of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>structor<br />
MUS-329 Opera and <strong>the</strong> Musical (THR-329) *<br />
A study of opera, operetta, and <strong>the</strong> musical from <strong>the</strong> late sixteenth<br />
century through to <strong>the</strong> twentieth century, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a study of texts,<br />
music, stagecraft, librettists, and composers <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Western tradition<br />
of musical <strong>the</strong>atre. The course entails lectures by faculty and guests,<br />
student presentations, and field trips.<br />
Prerequisite: MUS-223 and 224 or THR-225 and 226 or permission of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>structor<br />
MUS-337 Advanced Conduct<strong>in</strong>g<br />
(F)*<br />
<strong>Study</strong> of advanced conduct<strong>in</strong>g and rehearsal techniques of <strong>in</strong>strumental<br />
and choral works.<br />
Prerequisite: MUS-237<br />
MUS-370 Philosophy of Music *<br />
MUS-385-86 Independent <strong>Study</strong><br />
For <strong>in</strong>formation on sett<strong>in</strong>g up an <strong>in</strong>dependent study see page 51.<br />
STUDENT RECITALS<br />
MUS-280 Half Recital (Capstone)<br />
Students prepare for and perform a music recital of approximately 25<br />
m<strong>in</strong>utes. (0.75 credits)<br />
Requires permission of <strong>the</strong> department<br />
MUS-380 Full Recital (Capstone)<br />
Students prepare for and perform a music recital of approximately 50<br />
m<strong>in</strong>utes. (1.5 credits)<br />
Requires permission of <strong>the</strong> department<br />
NOTE: MUS-280/380 is <strong>the</strong> Capstone Course for <strong>the</strong> Music Department. All majors must<br />
complete MUS-280 or 380 <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> 4th year.<br />
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