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MUSC221
Medieval and Renaissance Music
MUSC221 SP
Crosslistings: MDST221
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 15 | 0 | Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998
)
Photo Caption and Credits
An introduction, using the techniques of musicology, music
theory, and cultural history, to the styles and performance
practices of the musics of the European Medieval and
Renaissance periods. In particular, we analyze and discuss
and perform a Gregorian Mass, a 13th-century motet, the
Kyrie from the Mass of Our Lady by Guillaume Machaut, two
chansons by Anthonello and Dufay, a Sanctus by Obrecht, a
lied by Senfl, and a Kyrie by di Lasso. The students learn
to read and to perform these works from the original
notations. We make our own music, and we use no
recordings. We spend some of our time discussing the
relationships of music theory to arithmetic, astronomy and
theology, but our focus is on the specific works mentioned
above.
MAJOR READINGS
Manuscript and printed sources of the works
studied and performed in the class.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Regular, intense participation
in classroom discussions and performances. Students must
learn to perform vocal parts. 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
- an interview with the instructor
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: Discussion Lecture Performance
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA MUSC
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Barlow, J
- Times: M.W.... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
- Grading Mode: Cr/U
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 4
- Major Preference Given
- Permission of Instructor Required.
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
About the Photo:
"Woodcut of Pope Gregory I, whose name is traditionally
linked with the Gregorian chant, still sung in the Roman
Catholic Church."
Reference:
Blackwood, Alan. MUSIC OF THE WORLD. New Jersey:
Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1991
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