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Music History/Literature Course Descriptions

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MUHL 120 Elements of Music (3)

A rudimentary course in the language of music including notation, scales, keys, intervals, elementary harmonic concepts, musical styles and structures. Designed as a developmental course for prospective music majors and minors whose placement theory test indicates unreadiness for Theory I or students who are taking music as an elective subject. Credit not applicable to music major requirements.

MUHL 171; 172; 271; 272 Musicianship I; II; III; IV (1; 1; 1; 1)

Development of musicianship through listening, ear training, dictation, and sight singing. Four hours are required of all music majors (on a level necessary to pass the proficiency test) and are taken concurrently with the theory. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

MUHL 204 Music Appreciation (3)

Designed for students with no previous background in music. Basic elements of music, including melody, rhythm, texture, timbre, dynamics, form, notation, and theory. The principal styles, forms and development of Western music from the medieval to contemporary periods. (Offered through External Degree only)

MUHL 210 MIDI Studio Techniques I (3)

Provides an introduction to the digital workplace for musicians. Among the topics included are: computer-assisted music instruction; music notation; MIDI for performance and sequencing; multimedia. Open to non-majors. (Fall Semester)

MUHL 211 MIDI Studio Techniques II (3)

Prerequisite MUHL 210. An exploration of advanced sequencing techniques, video scoring, patch editing fundamentals, and automated mixing. (Spring Semester)

MUHL 251; 252 Theory I, II (3; 3)

Prerequisite: MUHL 120 or qualification by examination. An integrated study of harmony, keyboard harmony, counterpoint, and form and style at a comparatively elementary level. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

MUHL 270 Music in Twentieth Century America (3)

Emphasizes listening and evaluation of musical influences in American culture including periods, major performers and composers, trends, influences, stylistic features, and related materials. Cross-listed as HMNT 270. (Fall semester)

MUHL 325 Orchestration (2)

Prerequisite: MUHL 252 or equivalent. A study of the nature of the various orchestral instruments amd scoring for ensembles and band and orchestra combinations. (Offered as needed)

MUHL 351; 352 Theory III, IV (3;3)

Prerequisites: MUHL 252 and approval of instructor. An integrated study of harmony, keyboard harmony, counterpart, form, and style at a more advanced level. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

MUHL 361 Music History I (2)

Prerequisite: MUHL 252. A study of the history, style, and musical forms of Western Art Music from its orgins through the Renaissance. Music analysis and readings supplement lectures and discussions. (Fall Semester)

MUHL 362 Music History II (3)

Prerequisite: MUHL 252. A study of the history, style, and musical forms of Western Art Music from the Baroque through the early Romantic period. Music analysis, readings, listening, and performance supplement lectures and discussions. (Spring Semester)

MUHL 363 Music History III (2)

Prerequisite: MUHL 252. A study of the history, style, musical forms of Western Art Music from the middle Romantic through the late twentieth century period. Music analysis, readings, listening assignments, and performances supplement lectures and discussions. (Fall Semester)

MUHL 380A Piano Literature I (2)

Prerequisite: MUPI 274. Study and performance of keyboard music from the pre-Baroque period through the Classical period. (Fall Semester)

MUHL 380B Piano Literature II (2)

Prerequistie: MUPI 274 and MUHL 380A. Study and performance of piano music from the Romantic period to the present. (Spring Semester)

MUHL 380C; 380D Organ Literature I and II (2; 2)

Prerequisite: MUPI 274. Survey of organ literature from pre-Bach to present. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

MUHL 380E Song Literature I (2)

Prerequisite: MUPI 274. Study and performance of art song from its beginning to the Romantic period; emphasis on early English song, classical solo song, baroque aria, and solo cantata. (Fall Semester)

MUHL 380F Song Literature II (2)

Study and performance of German lied, French art songs, and art songs from the twentieth century. (Spring Semester)

MUHL 380G; 380H String Literature I and II (2; 2)

Prerequisite: MUPI 274. Study and performance of string literature from the Baroque to the present. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

MUHL 380J; 380K Instrumental Literature I and II (2; 2)

Study and performance of literature from the earliest examples to works of the twentieth century for those instruments not specifically listed above. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

MUHL 430 Singers' English and Italian Diction (2)

A foundation course for clear and correct English and Italian diction in solo and choral singing, with oral and written drill using the international phonetic alphabet. The class emphasizes individual singing and coaching. (Fall Semester)

MUHL 431 Singers' German and French Diction (2)

A continuation of Singers' English and Italian Diction with concentration upon the standard rules for singing in German and French (Spring Semester)

MUHL 455 Counterpoint (2)

Prerequisite: MUHL 252. A comprehensive study of sixteenth century polyphony as exemplified in the works of Palestrina. Imitation of the style culminating in the writing of motets. (Offered as needed)

MUHL 460 Composition (2)

Prerequisite: MUHL 252. An overview of progressive music since circa 1945 and a study of recent compositional techniques. (Offered as needed)

MUHL 464 Music History Topics (2)

Prerequisite: MUHL 361, 362, 363, or permission of instructor. This course examines issues related to the musical heritage of the SDA church, and previews music of Non-Western cultures. Required of music majors and open to non-music majors upon instructor's approval. (Spring semester)

MUHL 465 Form and Analysis (2)

Prerequisite: MUHL 351. A study of the structure of musical composition from simple to complex with emphasis on how individual composers utilized and adapted each standard form. (Offered as needed)

MUHL 470; 471 Pedagogy/Practicum (1;1)

A laboratory course designed to equip performance majors with skills necessary for successful studio teaching. Components of the course include observing lessons at all levels, reading books devoted to the technical and physical aspects of tone production, comparing available teaching materials, and compiling a repertory list for each level of proficiency. The second semester includes practical application of principles learned through actual teaching. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

MUHL 481 Advanced Composition I (2)

Prerequisite: MUHL 460. Composing short musical forms in a contemporary idiom for various media. (Offered as needed)

MUHL 482 Advanced Composition II (2)

Prerequisite: MUHL 481. Composing in a contemporary idiom including a major work (at least 15 minutes duration) which will reveal some mastery of developmental writing culminating in a public performance of approved compositions. (Offered as needed)

MUHL 491 Research Methods (2)

An introduction to the materials and methods of musical research through an investigation of source materials, bibliography, as well as concepts and techniques of research. Students will also choose and develop the topic of their senior thesis. (Offered as needed)

MUHL 495 Independent Study (2)

In consultation with the department chair, students will select a topic for independent study, and a qualified faculty member will be chosen to help direct that study. Students will have regular conferences with the faculty director and will meet with the entire class at scheduled times to present reports on their topic and lead out in discussion. Topics selected should find their basis in composition, counterpoint, orchestration, or analysis. (Offered as needed)

MUHL 499 Senior Thesis (2)

Prerequisite: MUHL 491. A continuation of the work begun in the prerequisite class through continued research, writing, and successful completion of the thesis project. (Offered as needed)