45 courses in the 1990–91 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
MUSIC 100Introduction to Music aF,W,S 3C 0.5
The techniques, terminology, forms and styles of Western music through lectures and listening, as exemplified by great works from ail eras of music history.
The study of selected music literature through rehearsals and performance in one of the Music Department's ansembles: University Choir, Chapel Choir, Chamber Choir, Concert Band, Stage Band, Orchestra. Regular attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. Offered on a credit/fail basis. For musical reasons, admission to any particular ensemble is at the discretion of the director.
MUSIC 111Fundamentals of Music TheoryS,F,W 3C,1L 0.5
An introduction to the primary skills of music practice emphasizing the reading and writing of musical notation. Students will learn elementary keyboard, listening, and sight-singing skills. For students with minimal musical background. Does not fulfill music major or minor requirements.
An examination of the styles, forms and development of twentieth-century Opular Music. The social, commercial and technological aspects of popular music are considered.
\ survey of the great symphonies from Haydn to Stravinsky, through lectures ‘and listening. A portion of the course vill be devoted to worksdoeing derformed by the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchesira;during:the term.
Prereq: None, outMUSIG. 100 is
recommended. The ability to read nusic notation is not required.
The study of music from a behavioural icience perspective. Topics include iuditory and musical perception, music cognition, musical aptitudes and abilities, learning and pedagogy, creativity ind aesthetic experience, emotive juman responses, and the social psychology of musical activities. Prereq: MUSIC 100 and PSYCH 101 or consent of instructor
The study of basic melodic, harmonic ind voice leading concepts including an ntroduction to figured bass, and funcional harmony. Ear training, sightsinging and keyboard lab sessions will be integrated with written and analytical york.
Prereq: A basic knowledge of scales, triads, and music notation or MUSIC _ 111
The study of harmony, counterpoint and form of 18th and early 19th century nusic. Sight-singing, ear training and <eyboard lab sessions will be integrated with written and analytical work.
MUSIC 266Music Studio Individual instruction in Voice, Piano, Organ, Classical Guitar and orchestralF,W std 0.5
instruments. This course is available only to Music majors and minors. Prereq: Royal Conservatory Grade Vill level and audition with Music Faculty Studio Fee
A-study of the traditional folk music of Canada of both native and immigrant peoples, including traditional instruments, collectors, the ballad of Canada, chansons de Quebec, the songs commemorating the great events of Canada's history, and songs of work and pleasure.
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 improvisation. Styles will be demonstrated through recordings and ‘live performance.
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.
Explores questions about the nature of musical expression, making musical value judgements, whether music has a moral character, the relationship between the composer's life and work. Expressive, symbolic, structural, and linguistic approaches to musical meaning will be examined.
MUSIC 353Music 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, Tchaikovsky, Verdi and Wagner.
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
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 100 or consent of instructor Offered Spring 1992
MUSIC 490ASenior Honours Seminar/B S,F,W,S 0.5/0.5
A research seminar required of all honours students. The topics wil vary from year to year depending on the interests of the students and instructor(s).