MUS-215 Music History I

A study of the evolution of music from Gregorian chant and music of the troubadours through the writings of J.S. Bach. Students will engage with the material in a variety of ways, such as composing.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG-101 and MUS-107

Department

• Visual and Performing Arts

Course Rotation Schedule

• Fall: Online

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MUS 215: Music History I

Department

Visual and Performing Arts

Course Description

A study of the evolution of music from Gregorian chant and music of the troubadours through the writings of J.S. Bach. Students will engage with the material in a variety of ways, such as composing.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

ENG-101 and MUS-107

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Explain style features of representative repertory (eg. from aural recognition)
2. Analyze characteristic features of representative works (eg. form, harmony, style, melody)
3. Compose short examples in characteristic musical styles
4. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills

Topic Outline

1. 1. Medieval sacred and secular music
2. 2. Renaissance sacred and secular music
3. 3. Modality and tonality
4. 4. Origins of Baroque style
5. 5. Vocal and instrumental forms of the Baroque
6. 6. J. S. Bach and G. F. Handel