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Hymnody in the United States Before the Civil War MUSC 274 Fall 2016 Section: 01   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. Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA MUSC Course Format: Lecture Grading Mode: Student Option Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(MUSC) Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% SECTION 01 Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore To be announced. 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... 02:50PM-04:10PM;       Location: MST301; Total Enrollment Limit: 19 SR major: 5 JR major: 5     Seats Available: -11 GRAD: X SR non-major: 0 JR non-major: 0 SO: 5 FR: 4 Drop/Add Enrollment Requests Total Submitted Requests: 5 1st Ranked: 2 2nd Ranked: 2 3rd Ranked: 0 4th Ranked: 0 Unranked: 1

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