25 courses with the subject MUH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Study of the elements, forms and styles of music, from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth Century. Emphasis on the historical and sociological contexts as a means of developing a sense of stylistic understanding.
Popular Music in America since 1840. The styles of popular music: their musical characteristics, origins, development, interaction with other styles, influence, and artistic expressions.
Survey of the music of various genres, styles and cultures that represent the peoples of the world and their manifestations in the United States. The cultural forces that influence music and how music influences the diverse cultures of past and present societies.
This course tracks the expansion of video game music through historical trends. Students will evaluate the musical content of video games since the 1970s using traditional models of musical analysis. Current trends suggest an increase of interactive and adaptive audio with surround sound for greater game immersion. Written work includes research on a prominent game composer and how the composer's soundtracks influenced video game music at the time.
Sociological origins and history of the jazz idiom. Survey and analysis of the major schools and trends of jazz. In-depth study of performers, bands, and smaller jazz combinations which have influenced twentieth-century music.
Study of musical development and composers from Impressionism and Expressionism at the turn of the century to current modes such as aleatory, electronic, and totally organized music; Debussy, Stravinsky, Berg, Hindemith, and Schoenberg.
Intensive study of the expressive art of the century between the birth of Schubert and the death of Brahms. Selected works of these and other figures such as Berlioz, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Wagner and Verdi are examined.
Rock and Roll: sociological and folk/artistic roots, history and widespread influence on twentieth-century culture, society and music. Emphasis on Rhythm and Blues Artists, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, James Brown, Motown, and Stax Records.
Study of Western music from early Christian times through the sixteenth century (450-1600) with emphasis on liturgical singing, early secular music, polyphonic church music, the development of secular vocal and instrumental music including the impact of the printing press. Composers such as Hildegard of Bingen, Machaut, Josquin, Palestrina, Monteverdi and Dowland are explored and analyzed.
Study of Baroque and Classical music (1750 to 1820) with emphasis on styles, composers, works, forms, performance practices and cultural and intellectual history. Composers such as Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven are explored and analyzed.
Since the beginning of motion pictures, music has been a significant part of explaining the action on screen. This course will cover both the techniques used to create a film score, including the use of popular and original songs, preexisting music, and compositional techniques, and the history of film music, beginning with silent films and continuing with the development of film music over the 20th-century. The class will culminate with current 21st-century trends in film scoring techniques.
John Lennon's influence on contemporary popular music. Analysis of his enduring work, pre- and post-Beatles. Songs such as: Imagine, Norwegian Wood, Revolution, In My Life, Mother, Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, and others are used to illustrate his diversity as a composer and a lyricist.
Intensive study of jazz and popular music of the early 1930’s throughout the late 1940’s. Influence of the Great Depression and World War II on the musical styles of the period. The big bands of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Fletcher Henderson and Stan Kenton, as well as the small jazz ensembles of Coleman Hawkins, Teddy Wilson, Roy Eldridge and Art Tatum.
Study of music from 1600 to 1840, with emphasis on vocal and instrumental forms and historical, stylistic and aesthetic principles. Composers such as Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven are explored and analyzed.
Study of music from 1840 to today, with emphasis on vocal and instrumental forms and historical, stylistic and aesthetic principles. 181
Public Musicology: Presentations and MUH 512 3 Writing in Music………………….……………………. MUH Major Electives…………….……………………………. 12 Total Major Credits 18
With contributions that were at times overlooked, women have undoubtedly shaped the course of art music composition throughout the centuries. From Medieval Catholic Church music and poetry by Hildegard von Bingen, to the distinguished 61-year career of pianist, composer and writer, Clara Schumann, to the formidable American composer and pianist, Marga Richter, the struggles and obstacles that these women have had to face, will be explored. Also, will celebrate their achievements through a selected study of their works, performances and writings. This course combines music history, theory, and issues of gender and race.
Overview of jazz history from its earliest origins through World War II. Various styles will be examined in detail exploring the historical evolution, economic and social contexts, and important jazz figures. Students are expected to develop aural recognition of the characteristics of assorted styles and will practice historical research methods and scholarly writing.
Examination of George and Ira's dual artistry through study of their greatest songs and shows, the collaborative process and relationship to the musical world in which they lived. The reasons for their continued popularity and the art of simultaneous and interactive lyric and music writing which they exemplify are analyzed.
History and analysis of music composed for film. Emphasis on the major composers of film music from 1894 to the present, such as Kerngold, Steiner, Waxman, Hermann, Raskin, Bernstein, Williams and others.
A musical and historical chronology of one of America's most prolific composers: Leonard Bernstein; an exposé of the composer's works, controversial life, cultural achievements, and influence on modern music and theater.
Study and analysis of major compositional trends of the early 20th century that influenced the world of music prior to WWII. Intensive examination and evaluation of seminal works that changed the course of musical perception throughout the rest of the century.
Topics are selected each time a course is offered and are designed primarily to meet the needs of working professionals. May be repeated for credit. Variable credit.
Study and analysis of major contemporary musical styles and composition techniques. Intensive examination and evaluation of composers whose works can be categorized as innovative, influential and trend setting.
Overview of jazz history from Bebop to the present. Various styles will be examined in detail exploring historical evolution, economic and social contexts, and important jazz figures. Students are expected to develop aural recognition of the characteristics of assorted styles and will practice historical research methods and scholarly writing while examining an influential jazz artist or body of music in depth.
Source: Five Towns College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
