MUSC241 - Medieval and Renaissance Music

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Medieval and Renaissance Music
MUSC 241 FA

Crosslistings:
MDST 221

The course examines the history of music in Europe from Antiquity to the end of the Renaissance (531 BCE to c.1600 CE). In the process of studying the many changes in musical styles that occurred during these centuries several broader topics will be addressed. Among these are the social and historical contexts of musicians and musical performance; the relation between words and music in different historical periods; and historically-informed approaches to musical analysis. The material will be presented through lectures and discussion, listening assignments, singing, and readings.

MAJOR READINGS

Jeremy Yudkin, MUSIC IN MEDIEVAL EUROPE (Prentice Hall, 1989)
Allan Atlas, RENAISSANCE MUSIC: MUSIC IN WESTERN EUROPE, 1400-1600 (Norton, 1998)
Allan Atlas, ANTHOLOGY OF RENAISSANCE MUSIC (Norton, 1998)

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

quizzes (15%), listening assignments (10%), mid-term exam (15%), final exam (25%), transcription project (25%), class participation (10%). Attendance is mandatory.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Requirements for permission to enter the course: an outline knowledge of the history of Western music; some sight-singing skill and general familiarity with notation.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA MUSC Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Alden,Jane

Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: MST301;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Writing

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005