Music

Fall, Spring. Credit, four hours. Elementary principles of form and style in music in historical context.

Fall. Credit, three hours. Fundamentals of tonal music theory, basic concepts and terms, and introduction to original composition for selected media.

Spring. Credit, three hours. Introduces the study of music as historical and cultural practice. Considers essential repertoires of vernacular and art music in Western and non-Western traditions. Teaches foundational skills needed to research and write critically about musical cultures, repertoires, and practices.

Spring. Credit, four hours. This course explores the diverse musical styles of the world. Students examine and analyze different musical genres in relation to their specific social contexts.

Spring. Credit, three hours. Latin American and Caribbean societies’ process of globalization from the perspective of their musical practices, from colonial to present times, and the circulation of music across national and cultural boundaries, within and beyond this region. Intended for students pursuing majors, minors, and concentrations in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, History, and Music.

TBA. Credit, one hour. Group instruction in vocal music and the performance of selected repertoire. May be repeated for credit, with total credit not to exceed four hours.

TBA. Credit, variable one to two hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Group instruction in instrumental music and performance of selected repertoire. May be repeated for credit, with total credit not to exceed four hours.

Fall. Credit, one hour. The study of African American history and culture through culturally-informed musical performance. Centered within the African American popular music traditions of Soul, Funk, and R&B, The Oxford Soul Collective provides a unique learning experience and an opportunity to tell the compelling story of African Americans through music. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. 

Fall, Spring or on demand. Credit, one hour. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The study of music literature through performance on a specific instrument. One- hour private instruction weekly. Audition and lesson fee required. Contact the music department for current information on auditions, fees, and instruments offered.

TBA. Credit, three hours. Prerequisite: Music 101 or permission of instructor. Study of a selected topic in Western music history.