MUSC 274
Fall 2007
| Section:
01
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 229 |
| Course Cluster: Christianity Studies |
This course is a historical introduction to psalmody in the 17th century, lining out, Anglo-American 18th-century sacred music, the cultivated tradition in the early 19th century, and the various styles that contribute to the SACRED HARP and other shaped-note hymnals. Composers studied will include Thomas Ravenscroft, William Billings, Lowell Mason, and B. F. White. Collections examined will include the Bay Psalm Book, Tansur's ROYAL MELODY COMPLEAT, Lyon's URANIA, and Walker's SOUTHERN HARMONY. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(MUSC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
To be announced.
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Examinations and Assignments:
To be announced. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students will be expected to attempt to sing; vocal instruction will be given in the manner of an 18th Century singing school. |
| Instructor(s): Bruce,Neely Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: MST301; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: -7 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 5 | FR: 5 |
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