50:700:125Introduction to Music Theory (R) (3) An introduction to the elements of tonal music. Provides students with an understanding of rhythm, pitch, keyboard, scales, key signatures, intervals, and triads. Intended primarily for nonmajors and minors.

50:700:161Basic Musicianship I (R) (2) Provides intensive work in sight-singing, dictation of melody, rhythm, harmony; score reading, and keyboard harmony.

50:700:162Basic Musicianship II (R) (2) A continuation of material learned in Basic Musicianship I.

50:700:201Masterpieces of Music (G) (R) (3) A survey of the masterworks of Western music. No previous musical experience necessary.

50:700:202Introduction to Music (G) (R) (3) An approach toward music appreciation that emphasizes the cultural influences that have determined the varied musical languages throughout the world. No previous musical experience necessary.

50:700:203Introduction to World Music (G) (R) (3) A course designed to develop basic concepts and listening perception of music in non-Western cultures. This includes the elements, forms, and styles of Polynesia, East Asia, India, Latin America, and more. No previous musical experience necessary.

50:700:225Music Theory I (3) Examines the elements of 18th- and 19th-century harmonic practices, including part-writing in three and four parts, and harmonic analysis of works. Prerequisite: 50:700:125.

50:700:226Music Theory II (3) A continuation of Music Theory I with emphasis on secondary functions, modulation, linear chords, harmonic analysis, form, and creative writing. Prerequisite: 50:700:225.

50:700:271Computer Applications in Music I (3) Introduction to the creative use of computers and synthesizers. Provides an understanding of MIDI applications, including sequencing, editing, sampling, effects, and notational software. Prerequisite: 50:700:125 or 225. Preference given to majors/minors. Limited enrollment. By permission of instructor.

50:700:272Computer Applications in Music II (3) A continuation of 700:271 with emphasis on broadening the development of creative skills and compositional techniques. Prerequisites: 50:700:125 or 225, 271. Preference given to major and minors. Limited enrollment. By permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

50:700:292History of Music I (G) (3) An historical survey of styles, forms, genres, and composers of Western music from antiquity to 1750. Intended for music majors and minors.

50:700:293History of Music II (G) (3) An historical survey of styles, forms, genres, and composers from the 18th to the late 19th centuries. Intended for music majors and minors.

50:700:294History of Music III (G) (3) An historical survey of styles, forms, genres, and composers from the late 19th century to the present. Intended for music majors and minors.

50:700:305Gender in Music (G) (3) Provides an overview of the interactions between women and their musical environment in Europe from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. Among the composers studied are Hildegard von Bingen, Francesca Caccini, Barbara Strozzi, Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Constanze Mozart, Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, �Ellen Taaffe Zwillich, and Joan Tower. The course may require off campus concerts and operas.

50:700:309American Music (D) (3) Survey of music in the United States from the time of the earliest settlers to the present, including Shaker hymns, Civil War tunes, the establishment of a distinctive American style, the beginnings of jazz, and current experimental styles.

50:700:320Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (3) A study of the life of the great 18th-century master with an emphasis on his most important works, including representative selections from the early and late symphonies, piano sonatas, concertos, string quartets, and operas.

50:700:321Counterpoint (3) A detailed study of basic voice-leading principles that includes extensive writing in two- and three-part species counterpoint.

50:700:325Music Theory III (3) A continuation of 50:700:226 with an introduction to post-tonal music. Provides the student with a basic analytic technique for the study of 20th-century practices, including atonal and 12-tone works. Prerequisite: 50:700:226.

50:700:329Introduction to Conducting (2) A course designed to introduce the fundamentals of conducting school choruses and orchestras. Prerequisite: 50:700:225. Intended primarily for majors in the Teacher Preparation Program.

50:700:332Music Theory and Analysis (3) A course designed to provide students with essential analytical skills for comprehensive analysis of music from various periods. Prerequisite: 50:700:225. May be repeated for credit.

50:700:337Opera (G) (3) A critical survey of the continuing tradition of opera emphasizing the relationship of music and drama through selected works of varied composers. Prerequisite: 50:700:225.

50:700:413World Music (G) (3) An extensive multicultural survey that examines the elements, forms, and styles of non-Western music. Prerequisite: 50:700:125. Intended primarily for majors and minors.

50:700:415Senior Seminar in Music (3) A course designed for senior music majors with emphasis on reading, discussion, independent research, oral presentations, and written reports on selected topics in music history. Prerequisites: 50:700:292,293 or 294.

50:700:421Advanced Theory and Analysis (3) Introduction to post-tonal theory and analysis of works by Schoenberg, Webern, Berg, and their contemporaries. Prerequisite: 50:700:325.

50:700:449Audio Postproduction (3) Explores audio postproduction techniques for 3-D animation, film, and video including digital recording, editing, sound synthesis and composition, and music to animation/video/film synchronization. Prerequisites: 50:700:271, 50:080:448, 488 or permission of instructor.

50:700:497Special Topics: Conducting Practicum (1) A course designed to prepare the vocal arts/choral and instrumental teacher to lead a large ensemble, with emphasis on basic conducting techniques. The student will conduct a public performance. Intended primarily for majors in the Teacher Preparation Program.

50:700:498Special Topics in Music (3) A variety of topics-such as Music in Film-is offered on a rotating basis.

50:700:499Individual Study in Music (BA) Independent study, guided by a member of the faculty, intended to provide an opportunity to investigate areas not covered in regular courses of instruction.