University of Guelph

1996-97 Undergraduate Calendar

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XII--Course Descriptions


Music

Department of Music

The department will normally offer a "Topics" course each Fall and Winter. See courses 67-380 - 67-4401/2. Please consult the department.

Solo Performance (Applied Music)

Private instruction is offered in piano, voice, orchestral instruments, and various jazz and early instruments. In order to register in Applied Music (67-150), students must arrange an audition with the Department of Music at the time of course selection. Auditions are held on Special Schedule dates each Fall and Winter semester. In order to continue to the 200-level of Applied Music, students must be in a Music program (honours major or minor, or general).

Ensembles

Students may participate in one of the departmental ensemble on either a credit or a non-credit basis. To receive credit for 67-252 Choral Ensembles or 67-253 Instrumental Ensembles, students must sign up for an audition to be held on Special Schedule dates in September and participate in the ensemble during the Fall and Winter terms. Credit will be given at the end of the Winter semester.

67-106 Introduction to Music F,W(3-0)

An introductory course intended for students with NO previous experience in music. The main concepts and terminology of music from the Medieval period through the 20th-century will be explored in connection with the study of selected musical works. Normally 67-106 will not be accepted as 1 of the required courses for a specialization in Music.

67-109 Physics of Music W(3-0)

A course designed for arts and social science students with an interest or background in music. The fundamentals of vibrations and waves will be introduced and applied to a study of archetypal instruments. The psychoacoustic basis of pitch and loudness will be discussed. Also listed as 76-181. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

Exclusions: 76-181.

67-118 Musicianship I F(3-0)

Ear training through dictation and sight-singing exercises; C clefs; elementary score reading; basic conducting patterns.

67-125 Melody and Counterpoint F(3-0)

An introduction to the linear aspects of music through the study of melody, species counterpoint, and figured bass.

67-126 Tonal Harmony I W(3-0)

The study of basic harmonic theory: diatonic triads, diatonic progression, secondary dominants, harmonization of melodies and basses; dissonance treatment.

Prerequisites: 67-125.

67-150 Applied Music I F,W(1-6)

Individual instruction in the technical and stylistic aspects of artistic solo and ensemble performance. In order to register for this course, students must arrange an audition with the Department of Music at the time of course selection.

Prerequisites: successful completion of an audition.

67-151 Applied Music II F,W(1-6)

A continuation of 67-150.

Prerequisites: 67-150.

67-203 Music in Canada F(3-0).

The background and development of musical life in Canada. Cultivation of understanding of Canadian music using recorded examples with emphasis on 20th-century compositions. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)

67-214 History of Jazz F(3-0)

A survey of the major styles, personalities, and performances of the jazz tradition in terms of its social and cultural contexts through the examination of jazz texts and commentary, autobiographies of musicians, and recorded examples of important performances.

67-215 Music and Popular Culture W(3-0)

A survey of the major genres, styles, personalities and performance of popular music primarily in the 20th-century through lectures, listening, discussion and reading. Issues such as the relationships between popular music and race, class, technology, and art will be examined. Technical knowledge of music is not required.

67-218 Musicianship II W(3-0)

A continuation of 67-218.

Prerequisites: 67-118.

67-2251/2 Tonal Harmony II F(3-0)/W(3-0)

The study of chromatic idioms including linear and suspension chords, augmented sixths and other altered cords, non-diatonic modulation; harmonic techniques of the late 19th-century; transition of post-tonal structures. An introduction to compositional techniques and the emergence of new structural processes in the early 20th-century. This is a two-semester course. When you select it you will be assigned to 67-2251 in the Fall Semester and 67-2252 in the Winter semester. A grade will not be assigned to 67-2251 until 67-2252 has been completed.

Prerequisites: 67-126.

67-229 Musicianship III W(3-0)

A study of the fundamentals of conducting techniques. Emphasis on practical application to choral and instrumental organizations; score reading and analysis and interpretation of literature. (Offered in odd-numbered years)

Prerequisites: 67-126, 67-218, or permission of instructor.

67-235 World Music F(3-0)

The course will examine a selection of the world's music including Africa, the Americas, and the Near and Far East, serving as an introduction to the field of ethnomusicology. Through listening and discussion, student will become familiar with some of the main sounds, concepts, and behaviour of people making music in various parts of the world. (Offered in odd-numbered years).

Exclusions: 67-204, 67-224.

67-250 Applied Music III F,W(1-6)

Restricted to majors or minors in music.

Prerequisites: (67-126 or 67-218), 67-151.

67-251 Applied Music IV F,W(1-6)

A continuation of 67-250; restricted to majors or minors in music.

Prerequisites: 67-250.

67-252 Choral Ensembles W(0-2)

The study and performance of selected choral literature through participation in one of the department's ensembles; the University of Guelph Choir or the Chamber Singers. Credit in Winter semester requires participation in the ensemble during the preceding Fall semester. In order to register for an ensemble, the student must arrange for an audition with the Department of Music. Auditions will be held on Special Schedule dates each Fall semester.

Prerequisites: consent of instructor, successful audition, and participation in the ensemble during the preceding Fall semester.

67-253 Instrumental Ensembles W(0-2)

The study and performance of selected instrumental music through participation in one of the department's ensembles: the University of Guelph Orchestra, Concert Winds, Jazz Band or the Early Music Ensemble. Credit in Winter semester requires participation in the ensemble during the preceding Fall semester. In order to register for an ensemble, the student must arrange for an audition with the Department of Music. Auditions will be held on Special Schedule dates each Fall semester.

Prerequisites: consent of instruction, successful audition, and participation in the ensemble during the preceding Fall semester.

67-260 Music History 1: Chant to Josquin W(3-0)

A survey of the history of music from chant to the mid-Renaissance. Principal genres and composers from the pre-Christian era to Josquin will be studied.

Prerequisites: 67-118 or consent of the instructor.
Exclusions: 67-216.

67-261 Music History II: The Reformation to J.S. Bach F(3-0)

A survey of the history of music from the mid-16th century to the end of the Baroque era. The principal genres and composers from the beginning of the Italian madrigal to J. S.Bach will be studied.

Prerequisites: 67-118 or consent of the instructor.
Exclusions: 67-216.

67-262 Music History III: Classical and Romantic Eras W(3-0)

A survey of the history of music from the classical era to the late 19th-century. The principal genres and composers from C.P.E. Bach to Brahms and Wagner will be studied.

Prerequisites: 67-118 or consent of the instructor.
Exclusions: 67-217.

67-263 Music History IV: Impressionism to Minimalism F3-0)

A survey of the history of music from the end of the 19th-century (Debussy and post-romantic composers) to the present.

Prerequisites: 67-118 or consent of the instructor.
Exclusions: 67-217.

67-302 Tonal Analysis W(3-0)

A systematic approach to the principles of reductive analysis of tonal music as they are expressed in the theories of Heinrich Schenker. Introduction of graphic notation. (Offered in even-numbered years).

Prerequisites: 67-2251/2.

67-303 Post-tonal Analysis F(3-0)

Advanced theoretical consideration of the structure of atonal and 12-tone music. Set theory and other mathematical models. (Offered in even-numbered years).

Prerequisites: 67-2251/2.

67-315 Music in London W(3-0)

A lecture/seminar course that will examine in depth choral and instrumental music of major composers from representative periods and media, performed at London, England. Compositions will be analyzed in relation to their stylistic technique, formal structure, and historical place in the repertoire of music. A professor of music will present weekly seminars, arrange assignments, and give personal supervision in London.

67-316 Music in London II W(3-0)

A lecture/seminar course that will examine the music of major composers from representative periods in relation to its evolution and in the context of historical perspective. Musical scores and early instruments will be studied at the British Library, university libraries, and other centres. A professor of music will present weekly seminars, arrange assignments and give personal supervision in London.

67-350 Applied Music V F,W(1-6)

A continuation of67-251; restricted to majors or minors in music.

Prerequisites: (67-216 or 67-217), 67-251.

67-351 Applied Music IV F,W(1-6)

A continuation of 67-350 ; restricted to honours majors in music.

Prerequisites: 67-350 .

67-380 Topics in Music and Culture (3-0)

A course which examines music in its cultural context. Subject matter will vary according to the instructor or instructors and will consist of topics not otherwise available in the curriculum.

Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.

67-381 Topics in Music and Culture (3-0)

A course which examines music in its cultural context. Subject matter will vary according to the instructor or instructors and will consist of topics not otherwise available in the curriculum.

Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.

67-382 Topics in Ethnomusicology (3-0)

A detailed examination of the world's major musical traditions. Normally, the course will examine either African musical life and that of its descendants in the Americas and the Caribbean, or the musical life of India.

Prerequisites: 67-235.

67-383 Topics in Ethnomusicology (3-0)

A detailed examination of ethnomusicological issues, techniques, methods, and problems. Subject matter will vary according to the instructor.

Prerequisites: 67-235.

67-384 Topics in Music History and Theory (3-0)

An analytical or historical investigation of a selected topic in music, such as performance practice, Lied, opera, and jazz studies.

Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.

67-385 Topics in Music History and Theory (3-0)

An analytical or historical investigation of a selected topic in music, such as performance practice, Lied, opera, and jazz studies.

Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.

67-420 Directed Readings F,W(3-0)

A reading course designed to enable the student to investigate a topic in music not otherwise available in the curriculum.The student will design a course of readings and assignments with the instructor and submit the proposal to the chair for department approval by the last day of course selection in Fall (for Winter) or Winter (for the following Fall).

Prerequisites: completion of the music core.

67-4401/2 Honours Music Project (3-0/3-0)

Preparation of a major theoretical or historical paper or presentation of a full-length recital. Projects are subject to approval of the department, and must be submitted to the chair, on departmental forms, by the last day of course selection in the Winter semester. This is a two-semester course. When you select it you will be assigned to 67-4401 in the first semester and 67-4402 in the second. A grade will not be assigned to 67-4401 until 67-4402 has been completed.

Prerequisites: completion of the music core, and permission of the department. Students who wish to propose a recital must have completed 67-351 with a minimum grade of 80%. Restricted to honours majors in music.


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