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MUSICmusic and some non-tonal idioms throughrhythmic training, conducting, keyboard skills,sight singing, dictation, listening exercises, andaural skills software. To be taken concurrentlywith Music 220. (Each fall)222 Music Theory IIIThe final course in the music theory sequenceemphasizes the chromatic harmony and voiceleadingtechniques used from the late 18thcentury through the beginning of the 20th century.Topics include mixture, Neapolitan, andaugmented sixth chords, and more complexmodulatory techniques, with an emphasis onthe analysis of longer compositions. Prerequisite:Music 220. (Each spring)240 Music History Through 1700A chronological examination of the majormusical developments in Europe from classicalantiquity through 1700. Major emphasis willbe placed upon stylistic characteristics, withother matters being treated as they relate tomusical style. A major portion of the student’seffort will involve listening and score study.Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (Each fall)241 Music History from1700 through 1900A chronological examination of major musicaldevelopments beginning with Bach andHandel and continuing through Richard Straussand Debussy. This course examines musicfrom the era that provides most of the seriousmusic heard in concert today. Emphasis will beplaced upon developing and changing musicalstyles as reflected in the work of representativecomposers. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.(Each spring)250 Intermediate Topics in Music256, 257 Class Piano,Instrumental Methods(1/4 course credit unit)A variety of courses, each concentrating on aspecific group of instruments, piano, or voice,designed to provide both the practical andtheoretical information relating to the pedagogyand performance of those instruments whiledeveloping the physical techniques requiredto employ them. These courses are specificallydesigned for music majors who expect to teachmusic in the public schools but may also betaken by general music majors or minors forelective credit. May be repeated with permissionof instructor when topic varies. (Each termas needed)260 Intermediate Directed Study(Variable course credit)Students may use this course to pursue academicinterests that are of particular importanceto their own musical development. It isexpected that no student will take more thantwo course credit units in Music 260.261 Music in the Elementary SchoolsThis is the an undergraduate courses in musicintended for music majors preparing for a masterof arts in teaching and is recommended forstudents intending to teach at the elementaryCOURSES OF INSTRUCTION| 127