To be taken in conjunction with MUSC 262. Harmony II 1 cr. MUSC 281 Keyboard application of chromatic harmony. This course is designed to provide the undergraduate student with a survey of the art song literature in English, Italian, German, and French languages beginning in 1590 and continuing into the twentieth century. Conducting 1 cr.
Primary emphasis is placed on more advanced score analysis.
Rehearsal management and organization together with rehearsal technique is studied. Significant importance is given to more advanced baton technique including more complex patterns and subdivision. Previous music experience is not a requirement. An examination of the role of music in a rapidly changing contemporary America, with emphasis upon classical music, as well as music from a wide spectrum of ethnic, religious, and popular traditions. This study will range from the musical inheritance from Europe, the period of America's development as a modern nationto an age of advanced technology, accelerated social change, cultural pluralism, and internationalism.