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MUSC233
Hymnody in United States Before the Civil War
MUSC233 FA
Crosslistings: AMST229
Photo Caption and Credits
Next Offered in 9899 FA
An historical introduction to psalmody in the 17th century,
lining out, Anglo-American 18th century sacred music, the
cultivated tradition in the early 19th century and the
various styles which contribute to the SACRED HARP and other
shaped-note hymnals. Composers studied will include Thomas
Ravenscroft, William Billings, Lowell Mason and B.F. White.
Collections examined will include the Bay Psalm Book,
Tansur's ROYAL MELODY COMPLEAT, Lyon's URANIA and Walker's
SOUTHERN HARMONY.
MAJOR READINGS
To be announced.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
To be announced.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Students will be
expected to attempt to sing; vocal instruction will be given
in the manner of an 18th century singing school.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class
meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to
the first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA MUSC
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
About the Photo:
Reference:
Walker, William. SOUTHERN HARMONY AND
MUSICAL COMPANION. (Reprint. Originally published:
Philadelphia: E.W. Miller, 1854). Lexington: University Press
of Kentucky, 1987
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