MUSC233

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MUSC233

Hymnody in the United States Before the Civil War MUSC233 FA

Crosslistings: AMST229

Not Currently Offered

This course is a 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 that 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.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA MUSC

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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