48 courses in the 1991–92 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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MES 350A S 1.0 Religion and Culture in the Middle East A travel seminar to Egypt (including the Sinai) and Greece to study religious dimensions expressed in the culture, community and social life in these countries with a main emphasis on the Muslim and the variety of Christian traditions. Prereq: A minimum second-year standing, or consent of the Instructor Students should file an application form with the Director before registering for this course.
Fine and Performing Arts
The University offers courses in.
Dance see page 16:42 Drama and Theatre Arts
see page 16:44 Fine Arts see page 16:67 Music see page 16:103
For program information please see Chapter 8, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, and Chaper 9, Faculty of Arts
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
Introductory Note
Students should consult their faculty -advisor regarding how term courses with credit weights other than 0.5 are counted for degree credit in their program.
The techniques, terminology, forms and styles of Western music through lectures and listening, as exemplified by great works from all eras of music history.
Neither MUSIC 150 nor MUSIC 151 may be taken for credit if MUSIC 100 is taken for credit. However, MUSIC 150 and MUSI€ 151 together may serve in lieu of MUSIC 100 as prerequisite for upper-level Music courses.
The study of selected music literature through rehearsals and performance in one of the Music Department's ensembles: 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 popular music. The social, commercial and technological aspects of popular music are considered.
A survey of the great symphonies from Haydn to Stravinsky, through lectures and listening. A portion of the course will be devoted to works being pertormed by the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra during the term. Prereq: None, but MUSIC 100 is recommended. The ability to read music notation is not required.
A study of the role of women ig music from antiquity to the present, emphasizing both "classical" and "popular" music within social, cultural settings of Western and Third World countries.
The study of music from a behavioural science perspective. Topics include auditory and musical perception, music cognition, musical aptitudes and abilities, learning and pedagogy, creativity and aesthetic experience, emotive human responses, and the social psychology of musical activities. Prereq: MUSIC 100 and PSYCH 101 or corisent of instructor
The study of basic melodic, harmonic and voice leading cancepts including an introduction to figured bass and functional harmony. Ear training, sightsinging and keyboard lab sessions will be integrated with written and analytical work.
Prereq: A basic knowledge of scales, triads, and musie notation or MUSIC 117
The study of harmony, counterpoint and form of 18th and early 19th century music. Sight-singing, ear training and keyboard lab sessions will be integrated with written and analytical work.
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.
The study of music of the Baroque and Classical eras from 1600 to 1800. A survey of major genres by Monteverdi, Schitz, Purcell, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart and others.
MUSIC 266Music Studio Individual instruction in Voice, Piano, Organ, Classical Guitar and orchestralS,F,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.
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
A study of the compositional aspects of 20th-century music, including extended tonality, atonality, 12-tone writing, neoclassical idioms and contemporary compositional procedures. Lab sessions will cover non-tonal melodic reading and complex chord structures. Prereq: MUSC 370 or consent of instructor
Creative and critical potential is developed through supervised practice, tutorials and seminars. Free composition, Style emulation, arranging and orchestration will be dealt with.
MUSIC 375Electroacoustic Music and MIDI ApplicationsW 3C 0.5
The study of electroacoustic music and MIDI applications in sequencing and programming with synthesizers and computers. Composition, analysis and history of electroacoustical music, as weil as practical studies experience, are included.
MUSIC 490ASenior Honours Seminar/B S,F,W,S 0.5/0.5
A research seminar required of all honours students. The topics will vary from year to year depending on the interests of the students and instructor(s}.