MUSC 274
Fall 2021
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01
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 229 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Christianity Studies |
This course will examine the singing of hymns and psalms in the United States, concentrating on the first half of the 19th century. Three parallel traditions will be examined: Anglo-American psalmody, as exemplified in The Sacred Harp; the African-American spiritual, as documented in "Slave Songs of the United States"; and Native American hymn tunes as exemplified in the music of the Brothertown Indian Nation. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| 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... 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: RHH003; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 5 | FR: 4 |
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