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    Music
    1. General Information
    2. Applied Music (MUSA) Courses
    3. Ballet (MUSB) Courses
    4. Music Education (MUSE) Courses
    5. Literature and History (MUSL) Courses
    6. Theory (MUST) Courses
     

    Literature and History (MUSL)

    1221 Introduction to Music Literature (2-0)
    (Common Course Number MUSI 1208)

    A general survey of the history of music in the Western world, including some discussion of the music of non-western cultures. Emphasis on skills needed for oral and written communication about music. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    1222 Introduction to Music Literature (2-0)
    (Common Course Number MUSI 1209)

    A general survey of the history of music in the Western world, including some discussion of the music of non-western cultures. Emphasis on skills needed for oral and written communication about music. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    1324 Music in Western Societies (3-0)
    (Common Course Number MUSI 1306)

    A survey of music and its roots in Western civilization. Emphasis on music listening skills as well as relationships between music and other arts and society. Performance of live and recorded music offered to class. No musical background is assumed. Open to all.

    1326 The Music of Mexico (3-0)
    A survey of Mexican musical development including Pre-conquest Mayan, Aztec, colonial, and 20th century periods as well as the Mariachi and folk styles. Representative literature demonstrated by guest artists and recordings. Open to all.

    1327 Jazz to Rock (3-0)
    A study of the styles, performers, and composers of American Jazz music, beginning with the evolution of early jazz styles which combine English, Spanish, and French folk songs with African tribal rhythms, and continuing to the present. Guest artists and audio-visual aids are used. Open to all.

    3219 Music in the Middle Ages and Renaissance (2-0)
    Music history and style from the fall of Rome through 1600. Prerequisites: MUST 1314 and MUST 1112; MUSL 1221 and MUSL 1222.

    3220 Music in the Baroque Period (2-0)
    Music history and literature from 1600 to 1750. Prerequisites: MUST 1314 and MUST 1112; MUSL 1221 and MUSL 1222.

    3221 Music in the Viennese Classical Period (2-0)
    Music history and literature from 1770 to 1830. Prerequisites: MUST 1314 and MUST 1112; MUSL 1221 and MUSL 1222.

    3222 Music in the Romantic Period (2-0)
    Music history and literature in the nineteenth century. Prerequisites: MUST 1314 and MUST 1112; MUSL 1221 and MUSL 1222.

    3223 Music in the Twentieth Century (2-0)
    The history and literature of music in the twentieth century. Prerequisites: MUST 1314, MUST 1112, MUSL 1221, and MUSL 1222.

    3228 Topics in Music History (2-0)
    The history and literature of music from varying perspectives. Prerequisites: MUST 1314, MUST 1112, MUSL 1221, and MUSL 1222.

    3230 World Music Seminar (2-0)
    An upper-level course designed to explore changing topics in World Music in depth. Intended for upper level music majors, but may be taken by others with instructor permission. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    3243 History of Ballet (2-0)
    The evolution of ballet, choreographic styles and traditions, significant artists and their contributions, and contemporary ballet. Prerequisite: MUSB 2342.

    3244 History of Ballet (2-0)
    The evolution of ballet, choreographic styles and traditions, significant artists and their contributions, and contemporary ballet. Prerequisite: MUSB 2342.

    3324 Introduction to Ethnomusicology (3-0)
    General introduction to the relationships between music and culture with special emphasis upon the music of Asians, Africans, and Native Americans. Listening and ethnomusicological activities. Open to all.

    3325 Music on the Border (3-0)
    An investigative course designed to promote a greater awareness of the role music plays in contemporary life along the U.S./Mexico border, with special attention to folk and popular styles. Supervised field research will be emphasized in which each student is encouraged to relate music to his personal interest and/or major field. No musical background is assumed.

     

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