501 Introduction to Musicology. Introduction to research methods and writing skills relevant to the scientific study of music. Limited to anyone doing serious music research or research in another field which uses music resources. 505 Form and Analysis. Presents concepts and methods used in the analysis of tonal music from the common practice period and the early non-tonal works of the twentieth century.
Special emphasis is given to the relationship of form to foreground or surface musical detail.
511 Choral Literature I. A survey of the choral repertoire up to the time of the Classic period. Emphasis on analysis, historical research, and the conductor's preparation of the score for performance. A survey of the choral repertoire of the Classic-Romantic era and the twentieth century. Emphasis on analysis, historical research, and the conductor's preparation of the score for performance. Includes practical instruction for intermediate and advanced organ students in creative organ hymn playing, liturgy, and improvisation.