Course
Listings
213,
214. Organ Literature, History, and Design 3 hours
An
historical survey of organ literature from the 15th century to the
present, together with a study of the technical and aesthetic aspects
of the organ as an instrument. Semester one covers the period up
to 1750; semester two, 1750 to the present. This course will include
outside reading and listening assignments as well as analysis and
performance projects by members of the class. Offered in alternate
years; required of all organ majors. Prerequisites: MUTH
132 and MHST 101, or the equivalent. Consent: Consent of
instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 12.
Sem
1 MLIT-213-01 TuTh 1:30-2:45 Mr. Boe
Sem
2 MLIT-214-01 TuTh 1:30-2:45 Mr. Thomson
215,
216. Piano Literature 2 hours
MLIT
215 is an in-depth examination of piano literature from the acceptance
of the fortepiano in late eighteenth-century Vienna to the key role
of the piano as a symbol of Romantic efflorescence in the mid-1840s.
MLIT 216 is a continuation of the study of piano literature from
the invention of the "recital" to the piano's multiple meanings
in the 20th century. Prerequisites: MHST 101 and MUTH 231
(can be taken concurrently) or consent of the instructor. Enrollment
Limit: 26.
Sem
1 MLIT-215-01 TuTh 11:00-11:50 Mr. Chow
Sem
2 MLIT-216-01 TuTh 11:00-11:50 Mr. Chow
220. The
Lied 3 hours
Lieder
performance, with emphasis on language, style, and the partnership
between voice and keyboard. Some consideration of historical background
and poetic sources, as well as outside listening and reading. For
singers and pianists. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisites:
One semester of German. (May be waived for pianists.) Consent:
Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 30.
Sem
1 MLIT-220-01 WF 12:00-1:15 Mr. Highfill
221. The
Mélodie 3 hours
Alternates
with MLIT 220. Next offered 2001-2002.
300,
301. Survey of Orchestral and Choral Literature 3 hours
A
one-year course. Study of stylistic elements, orchestration, vocal
writing, formal structure, problem analysis, and historical perspective
in a large section of major works. Regular listening assignments.
Prerequisites: MLIT 300 is prerequisite to MLIT 301. Enrollment
Limit: 15. Open only to conducting majors.
| Sem 1 |
MLIT-300-01 |
To be arranged |
Mr. Polivnick |
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MLIT-300-02 |
To be arranged |
Mr. Floyd |
| Sem 2 |
MLIT-301-01 |
To be arranged |
Mr. Polivnick |
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MLIT-301-02 |
To be arranged |
Mr. Floyd |
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