MUSIC THEORY, COMPOSITION, HISTORY AND LITERATURE

1 Elements of Music Theory (3)  
  Notation, scales, keys, intervals, terms, rhythms, and chord structure and progression. Introduction to music literature, with emphasis on rudimentary aural analysis. (Fall and spring)
2 Comprehensive Musicianship I (2)  
  Aural and keyboard skills development through dictation, sight singing, and performance and improvisation at the keyboard. Prerequisite: Mus 1, 61. (Fall and spring)
3 Music in the Western World (3)  
  Introductory history of musical styles, related to listening; study of music materials and media. Not open to music majors. (Fall and spring)
4 Topics in Music (3)  
  A rotating set of classes; topics may include: American music, a composer, the opera, and musical life in Washington, D.C. (Spring)
7 Music of the World (3)  
  Introduction to music in culture through comparative study of music from a variety of cultures worldwide. (Fall)
8 History of Jazz (3)  
  Introduction to the styles, composers, and performers of jazz music from its origins to the present. (Spring)
10 Comprehensive Musicianship for Jazz (2)  
  Aural and keyboard skills development through dictation, sight singing, and performance and improvisation at the keyboard, with emphasis given to skills associated with jazz performance. Prerequisite: Mus 2. (Fall)
70 Introduction to Jazz Harmony (3)  
  Analysis and composition of tunes in jazz/pop styles. Study of rhythmic characteristics, voice-leading, and chord/scale relationships within a jazz context. Prerequisite: Mus 2. (Spring)
101 Harmony (3)  
  Study of tonal harmonic practice from Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-century repertoires. Concurrent registration in the weekly keyboard lab is required. Prerequisite: Mus 2. (Spring)
102 Comprehensive Musicianship II (2)  
  Aural and keyboard skills development through dictation, sight singing, and performance and improvisation at the keyboard. Prerequisite: Mus 101.
105 Introduction to Ethnomusicology (3)  
  Models of understanding music as a cultural endeavor. Application and critique of models in the design and execution of student independent field research. Prerequisite: Mus 1 or permission of instructor. (Spring)
106 Music History III: 20th-Century Art Traditions (3)  
  Western musical traditions and styles since Romanticism and approaches to music as art in contemporary society. Prerequisite: Mus 1.
109 Orchestra Literature (3)  
  History and styles of orchestra literature, analysis of representative works. Prerequisite: Mus 101 or permission of instructor.
110 Chamber Music Literature (3)  
  History and styles of chamber music literature, analysis of representative works. Prerequisite: Mus 101 or permission of instructor.
121 Opera (3)  
  History and styles of opera, analysis of representative works. Prerequisite: Mus 101 or equivalent.
122 Music in the United States (3)  
  History of music and musical life in the United States, emphasizing relationships among traditions of diverse origin. Prerequisite: Mus 1 or permission of instructor.
125 Keyboard Music Literature (3)  
  History and styles of keyboard literature from the 16th century to the present. Prerequisite: Mus 101 or equivalent.
126 Music History I: Antiquity through Early Baroque (3)  
  The development of Western European music from its earliest traceable roots to the end of the early, experimental Baroque period. Prerequisite: Mus 2 and sophomore standing.
127 Music History II: The Tonal Era (3)  
  Styles, structures, social foundations and aesthetic change in European music of the late 17th through the late 19th centuries. Prerequisite: Mus 101.
134 Composition (3)  
  Introduction to 21st-century compositional practice; concepts of post-tonal analysis; emphasis on style studies and original student works Prerequisite: Mus 101.
135 Counterpoint (3)  
  Study and practice of 16th-century contrapuntal techniques. Prerequisite: Mus 101.
137 Orchestration (3)  
  Instrumental scoring. Prerequisite: Mus 101.
139 Form and Analysis (3)  
  Analysis of musical forms in representative musical literature. Prerequisite: Mus 101 or equivalent. (Fall)
151 Conducting (3)  
  Technique of conducting, score reading, rehearsal procedures, analysis, and interpretation of selected musical literature; practice in conducting. Prerequisite: Mus 101.  (Fall,, even years)
161 Electronic and Computer Music (3)  
  Fundamental electronic and computer music concepts. Analog and digital sound synthesis techniques and theory, MIDI, studio recording techniques, signal processing, properties of sound, acoustics and psycho-acoustics, history and aesthetics. Laboratory fee: $100 per semester. Mus 161 is prerequisite to Mus 162.
162 Electronic and Computer Music (3)  
  Fundamental electronic and computer music concepts. Analog and digital sound synthesis techniques and theory, MIDI, studio recording techniques, signal processing, properties of sound, acoustics and psycho-acoustics, history and aesthetics. Laboratory fee: $100 per semester. Mus 161 is prerequisite to Mus 162.
173 Pedagogy (3)  
  Principles, materials, and methods of teaching in selected areas. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
174 Topics in Music Theory and Composition (3)  
  A seminar on variable topics in the discipline of music theory, analysis, and composition. Topics may include analysis of post-tonal music, advanced jazz arranging, analysis of 14th-century vocal music, developments in extended instrumental techniques since 1950. Prerequisites depend on the topic; consult the department.
175 Topics in Music History and Literature (3)  
  A seminar on variable topics in music history and literature in all traditions and styles. Topics may include German musical Romanticism, introduction to critical musicology, the music of Josquin des Prez, and vernacular music in Washington, D.C. Prerequisites depend on the topic; consult the department.
184 Advanced Composition (3)  
  Private instruction in composition in tutorial format. Prerequisite: Mus 134. May be repeated for credit.
198 Senior Seminar (1)  
  Restricted to music majors in their final spring semester. Presentations of required senior projects in process; readings and discussion to place the projects in a broader musical and intellectual context. Corequisite: Mus 199.
199 Independent Research (1 to 4)  
  Under the guidance of an assigned instructor. May be repeated for credit. Majors in their senior year take Mus 198 as a corequisite.

Applied Music

51 University Symphony Orchestra (1)  
  Preparation and performance of orchestral literature. Prerequisite: audition before director.
52 Instrumental Ensemble (1)  
  Chamber ensemble groups approved by audition. See the Schedule of Classes for complete listing: Section numbers are .10 flute choir, .11 guitar ensemble, .12 percussion ensemble, .13 jazz combo, .14 keyboard ensemble, .15 string ensemble, .16 woodwind ensemble, .17 brass ensemble, .18 Baroque ensemble, .19 Latin band, .20 blues revue.
53 University Singers (1)  
  Preparation and performance of choral literature. Prerequisite: audition before director.
55 Jazz Band (1)  
  Preparation and performance of classic and contemporary "big band" literature. Prerequisite: audition before director.
56 University Band (1)  
  Section .10 is University Symphonic Band; Section .11 is University Wind Ensemble.
61 Class Piano for Beginners (1-2)  
  Study of the rudiments of musical notation and piano playing in a small classroom setting; designed to take students who do not read music to a beginner's level of proficiency. Open to music majors and minors only.