33 courses in the 1980–81 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Associate Professors
Faculty listed in 1980–81
H. Martens, BA, MA (Minnesota), PhD (Columbia)
W. R. Maust, BS (Eastern Mennonite), BM (Peabody Conservatory), MM, PhD (Indiana University)
An introduction to music terminology, techniques and styles, through lectures and listening, with examples from all eras of music history but with an emphasis on twentieth-century music, including computer music.
An examination of the popular music world and the interplay between rock, folk, jazz and gospel idioms and classical music. The social, commercial and technological elements of popular music are considered.
Examination by means of listening, lectures, discussion, and analysis of music ranging from early Christian Chant through the music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Examination by means of listening, lectures, discussion, and analysis of music of the 19th and 20th centuries. Compositions include symphonies, concertos, chamber music, operas, electronic, and computer music.
A survey of choral literature of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. Lectures, listening, discussion and reading sessions introduce the material. Participation in one of the Music Department's choral ensembles is required.
A survey of choral literature from the Classical era to the present. Lectures, listening, discussion and reading sessions introduce the material. Participation in one of the Music Department’s choral ensembles is required.
MUSIC 250GMusic Theory 1 (Medieval and Renaissance)F,S 3C,1L 0.5
The study of scales, melody, two-part counterpoint, and basic harmonic concepts emphasizing the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Ear-training and sight-singing lab sessions will cover diatonic melodic and simple two-part exercises.
Prereq: A basic knowledge of scales, triads, and. musical notation.
MUSIC 251GMusic Theory 2 (Baroque and Classic)W 3C,1L 0.5
The study of four-part homophonic and contrapuntal music, of diatonic and simple chromatic harmonies, and of elementary forms, emphasizing Baroque and Classical music. Ear-training and sight-singing fab sessions will cover four-part diatonic exercises. Prereq: Music 250G or permission of the instructor.
The study of music that flourished under courtly and church patronage from the early Christian Church to 1600. Gregorian chant, liturgical drama, mass, motet, secular songs, and instrumental music are studied. Prereq: Music 150G and Music 151G or Music 100G or consent of the instructor.
The study of music of the Baroque and Classical eras from 1600 to 1800. A survey of major genres by Monteverdi, Schutz, Purcell, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart and others.
Prereq: Music 150G and Music 151G or Music 100G or consent of the instructor.
A study of the music written for a variety of instrumental groups, such as chamber music, symphony, concerto. The course includes a laboratory component.
Prereq: Music 150G/151G or Music 100G or permission of instructor.
A study of the music written for a variety of instrumental groups, such as chamber music, symphony, concerto. The course includes a laboratory component.
Prereq: Music 150G/151G or Music 100G or permission of instructor.
Private music studio is offered in Voice, Piano, Organ, Classical Guitar and orchestral instruments. This course is available only to Music majors and minors.
A delineation of the characteristic motifs in folk music as found in Great Britain, Canada, the United States and Australia. Various folk instruments will be introduced.
A survey of the development of jazz “schools” and individual styles as well as a study of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic improvization. Recordings and “live” performances by a small jazz orchestra will be used.
MUSIC 275GComputer Applications in MusicW,S 3c 0.5
A survey of computer applications in music history, analysis and composition. Concepts from computer science and specific techniques and implementations of these various music activities are examined. Theoretical study is coupled with practical hands-on experience.
Prereq: Music 100G or 150G/151G or consent of instructor.
An historical study of the development of music in Canada from colonial times to the present, with particular emphasis on the composers and music of the 20th century.
MUSIC 353GMusic of the Romantic Period (19th Century)F 3C 0.5
The study of the music of the 19th century by means of lectures, Seminars, reading, and listening to recordings and live performances. Representative composers include Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Tchaikowsky, Verdi, and Wagner.
Prereq: Music 150G/151G, or Music 100G, or consent of instructor.
The study of the various genres of music of the 20th century in the context of the various artistic, political, and social movements. The course will include seminars, lectures, listening, and analysis. Prereq: Music 150G/151G, or Music 100G, or consent of instructor.
MUSIC 355GMusic and Culture in ViennaS iS) 0.5/0.5
A Spring seminar to be taught in Vienna and environs. The course includes daily lectures and attendance of music performances during the Vienna Music Festival, as well as tours of places relating to the culture of Vienna.
Prereq: Music 150G/151G or Music 100G or consent of instructor.
A study of the music, and the philosophy of church music (including its roots in Jewish worship music) from early Christianity to the present. Attendance at various liturgical and non-liturgical services is required.
Prereq: Music 150G/151G or Music 100G or consent of instructor.
MUSIC 370GMusic Theory 3 (19th Century)F 3C,1L 0.5
The study of the harmonic, melodic, and formal aspects of 19th century music. Ear-training and sight-singing lab sessions will cover chromatic chord progressions and modulatory melodies.
MUSIC 371GMusic Theory 4 (20th Century)W 3CG,1L 0.5
The study of the compositional aspects of 20th century music, including extended tonality, atonality, 12-tone writing, neo-classical idioms, and contemporary compositional procedures. Lab sessions will cover non-tonal melodic reading and complex chord structures.
A research seminar required of ali honours students. The topics will vary from year to year depending on the interests of the students and instructor(s).