Graduate Bulletin 1999-2001
MUSIC GRADUATE COURSES
MUSIC THEORY
MUTH M700 Theory Review Seminar 3 cr. hrs.
This course is a review of music theory from elements through tonal chromaticism and basic musical forms. Credit from this course may not count towards a degree.
MUTH M802 Pedagogy of Theory 3 cr. hrs.
This course is a review of undergraduate theory course content with emphasis upon various presentations of theory, especially fundamentals. The course includes survey and analysis of selected, current music theory texts.
MUTH M808 Style Analysis I 3 cr. hrs.
This course offers a theoretical analysis of selected works in correlation with historical development of compositional practices. The effect of theoretical understanding and historical milieu upon performance is emphasized.
MUTH M809 Style Analysis II 3 cr. hrs.
This course offers a theoretical analysis of selected works of 20th-century music with emphasis on how modern techniques of composition evolved from their theoretical ancestors.
MUTH M810 Composition 3 cr. hrs.
This course offers private instruction in musical composition. Substantial theoretical background and experience in writing in neotonal styles is assumed. A rehearsed presentation of an original work written during the term is required. Creditable repeatedly.