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48 courses with the subject MHL, 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.

MHL 071Weekly Student Convocation, Freshman0
Subject
MHL
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0
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0
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Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 072Weekly Student Convocation, Freshman0
Subject
MHL
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0
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0
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Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 073Weekly Student Convocation, Sophomore0
Subject
MHL
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0
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0
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Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 074Weekly Student Convocation, Sophomore0
Subject
MHL
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0
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0
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Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 075Weekly Student Convocation, Junior0
Subject
MHL
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0
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0
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Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 076Weekly Student Convocation, Junior0
Subject
MHL
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0
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0
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Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 077Weekly Student Convocation, Senior0
Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 078Weekly Studnt Convocation0
Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 185Introduction to World Music3

Introduction to world music in its social, political, and cultural contexts, with an emphasis on building listening and analytic skills. Intended primarily for music and music history and culture majors.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 267European Music before 18003

European music before 1800 in its cultural and philosophical contexts. Extensive listening. Analytical focus on selected composers and works. Presupposes familiarity with musical notation, terms, and contexts.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 268European and American Music Since 18003

Major trends and figures in art music in the United States and Europe since 1800. Topics include nationalism, neoclassicism, serialism, indeterminacy, and minimalism. Assumes basic knowledge of music.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 280International Course1-6

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 290Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 300Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 380International Course1-12

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 400Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 428Organ Literature3

Overview of organ repertoire, instrument design, performance practice and historical context. Exploration of the history of organ building and music making through primary and secondary source readings, listening and score study, field trips, lectures, and discussions. Additional work for graduate students.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 448History of Wind Ensemble Literature3

Study of wind ensemble repertoire of the past 500 years. Emphasis is placed on historical trends, genre and instrumentation, national schools, and the concurrent development of music for chamber winds and concert bands. Additional work will be required of graduate students.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 466History of Jazz3

Chronological survey. Roots of jazz through the present.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 470Experience Credit1-6

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 490Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 499Honors Capstone Project1-3

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 500Selected Topics1-6

Selected aspect of music history or literature. Content and method of instruction may vary for each workshop.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 525Survey of Keyboard Literature: 1650 to 18503

Historical survey of literature now performed on the piano, focusing on significant repertoire from 1650 to 1850 through performance, listening, and research.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 526Survey of Keyboard Literature: 1850 to Present3

Historical survey of literature now performed on the piano, focusing on significant repertoire from ca. 1850 to the present through performance, listening, and research.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 535Orchestral Repertoire: 1600-18002

A comprehensive study of orchestral repertoire from 1600-1800. J. S. Bach to early Beethoven. Score analysis, composer biographies, cultural context and critical listening.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 536Advanced Orchestral Repertoire2

A comprehensive study of orchestral repertoire from 1800-1900. Beethoven to early Schoenberg. Score analysis, composer biographies, cultural context and critical listening.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 545Aspects of Repertoire Preparation2

For instrumentalists, singers, pianists. Aspects of repertoire preparation; repertoire planning, score preparation, stylistic performance practice, harmonic listening, working in an ensemble, and stage presence. Learning theory and current performance psychology techniques.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 546Vocal Literature I3

For pianists and singers. Historical survey of art song repertoire through performance, listening, and research.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 547Vocal Literature II3

For singers/pianists. Continuation of MHL546; students will use musical/literary research methods to prepare/perform song literature from the Western classical music canon.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 548Instrumental Literature3

For pianists and instrumentalists. Historical survey of major chamber music repertoire through performance, listening, and research.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 557Survey of Choral Literature I2-3

A survey of sacred and secular works from Renaissance to the present including non-western and non-traditional music. Additional coursework required for graduate-level students.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 558Survey of Choral Literature II2-3

A survey of predominantly western sacred choral literature from the Renaissance to present, focusing on oratorios, passions, cantatas, other large sacred works, choral symphonies, vocal chamber music, world music, and spirituals.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 566Topics in Music Literature and Analysis3

Intensive focus on a composer, genre or stylistic development, to be chosen by the instructor. Emphasis on analytical understanding, aesthetic issues and interdisciplinary context.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 568Choral Literature for Elementary and Secondary Choirs2-3

Examination of choral repertoire for elementary and secondary school settings. Strategies for teachers to discriminate between examples of quality choral literature through musical analysis and the examination of suitable historical contexts and musical cultures.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 590Independent Study1-6

Preparation of a project paper under guidance of a member of the appropriate faculty, who introduces student to tools of research. Presented for reading and grading to a group of three faculty, one of whom is the advisor.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 600Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 622Western Musical Styles1-3

An exploration of Western musical styles from antiquity through the present. Emphasis will be on compositional characteristics and significant composers associated with each period.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 628Organ Literature3

Overview of organ repertoire, instrument design, performance practice and historical context. Exploration of the history of organ building and music making through primary and secondary source readings, listening and score study, field trips, lectures, and discussions. Additional work for graduate students.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 648History of Wind Ensemble Literature3

Study of wind ensemble repertoire of the past 500 years. Emphasis is placed on historical trends, genre and instrumentation, national schools, and the concurrent development of music for chamber winds and concert bands. Additional work will be required of graduate students.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 666History of Jazz3

Chrono- logical survey of the roots of jazz through the present. Open to all graduate students.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 670Experience Credit1-6

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 671Weekly Student Convocation Graduate0
Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 672Weekly Student Convocation Graduate0
Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 690Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 771Weekly Student Convocation Graduate0
Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 772Weekly Student Convocation Graduate0
Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
MHL 990Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
MHL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu

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