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Music
This course is intended to give students an introduction to the history of electronic music, MIDI
applications including computer interfacing, and provide an introduction to music scoring, editing,
recording and printing music using computers, music education software and music resources on the
internet. Offered fall semester.
MU341 Music History I 3 credits
This course is a writing intensive study of music history covering ancient, medieval, renaissance, and
baroque western art music. A basic understanding of the history of western civilization is expected.
Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisites: MU130 or equivalent and MU150.
MU342 Music History II 3 credits
This course is a continuation of MU341. It is a writing intensive study of music history continuing
through the classical, romantic and contemporary periods. Offered in alternate spring semesters.
Prerequisite: MU341.
MU343 History of Liturgical Music 3 credits
This course examines the roots of Christian liturgical music, beginning with Jewish temple worship,
and tracing the development of liturgical music in the early Christian church, the Western and Eastern
(orthodox) branches of the church, and the diversification of musical styles in worship associated with
the Protestant Reformation, the Counter Reformation and Council of Trent, and the high art of church
music in the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods. Sections of the course are also devoted to Gospel
music, Charismatic music, and various African and Popular influences on present-day liturgical music.
It is assumed that the student have a basic understanding of music theory. It is recommended, but not
required, that students have taken both Music History I and II (MU 341 and 342), with the first of these
being particularly helpful. Prerequisite: MU150.
MU344 Hymnology 3 credits
Hymnology is the scholarly study of religious song, or the hymn, in its many aspects, with particular
focus on choral and congregational song. It may be more or less clearly distinguished from hymnody,
the creation and practice of such song. Hymnologists study the history and origins of hymns and of
traditions of sung worship, the biographies of the those who have written hymns that have passed into
choral or congregational use, the interrelationships between text and tune, the historical processes
(both folk and redactional) that have changed hymn texts (and sometimes tunes) over time, and
the sociopolitical, theological and aesthetic arguments concerning various styles of sung worship.
Prerequisite: MU150.
MU360 20th Century Techniques 2 credits
This course examines significant compositional trends of the 20th century. Topics covered include
atonality, dodecaphonic music, serialism, and set theory. Offered in alternate spring semesters.
Prerequisite: MU260.
MU366 Piano Pedagogy 3 credits
This course is designed to prepare music majors to become successful piano teachers. It includes
demonstration and discussion of teaching techniques, methods, and material for group and individual
instruction, focusing on the early to intermediate levels.
MU368 Keyboard Literature 3 credits
This is a course designed to survey literature available for keyboard, to help potential teachers choose
solos, duos, and duets for all levels of performance.
MU374 Vocal Pedagogy 3 credits
This course is a survey of techniques and problems of voice instruction for individuals and vocal groups.
Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisites: MU181 and/or two semesters of private voice study.
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