| UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
All the courses currently offered by the music department
are listed below. Consult the Guide and Schedule
of
Classes for each semester's offerings. CLICK ON THE
TITLE OF THE COURSE FOR "Informed Registration" DATA.
New
Course Prefixes
Course prefixes have changed, effective fall 2008. New prefixes are used
in the course descriptions below.
Old: ............................MUSHL,
MUSIN, MUSPF, MUSTH
New: ........................................MU-H, MU-I, MU-P, MU-T
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 Introductory
Courses
Music
History and Literature of Music
Performance of Music
Theory of Music
Individual Study
Introductory Courses:
MU-H 101 Introduction to Music GER 2/D PD/D
For non-majors. Selected compositions primarily from
the European tradition studied with aim to develop
perceptive listening. 3 hrs, 3 cr.
MU-H 107 The World of Music GER 2/D PD/A
For non-majors. Introduction to music from a spectrum
of world cultures, including Africa, Asia, and
the Caribbean. 3 hrs, 3 cr.
MU-T 101 Music Theory Fundamentals GER 2/D
For non-majors. Introduction to music theory, sight
singing, and ear training. 3 hrs, 3 cr.
Music History and Literature of Music:
(click here for more detailed list of
course descriptions for
MU-H 201-206 and MU-H
305-306)
MU-H 201 Introduction
to Music Research
Techniques of research
and writing about music.
Sources of information
(reference books, monographs,
periodicals, scores, recordings,
Internet resources); types
of writing (theoretical,
historical, ethnomusicological,
critical); writing issues
specific to music.
pre- or coreq: ENGL 120;
coreq: MU-H 205; 1 hr,
1 cr. / offered fall
MU-H 205 Music
History I PD/D
For music majors. Survey
of the history of music
in the European tradition
to 1600. prereq: elementary
knowledge of music history
and literature, demonstrated
by dept. exam.
pre- or coreqs: MU-T 220,
230, ENGL 120, perm dept.
coreq: MU-H 201; 3 hrs,
3 cr. / offered fall
MU-H 206W Music
History II PD/D
For music majors. Continuation
of MU-H 205. Survey of
the history of music in
the European tradition
from 1600 to 1800.
prereqs: MU-H 201, 205,
ENGL 120. pre- or coreqs:
MU-T 221, 231; 3 hrs, 3
cr. / offered spring
MU-H 210W Music
for the Piano GER 3/A PD/D
Piano literature from the
18th century to the present.
prereqs: ENGL 120; one
of the following: MU-H
101, 107, 205, MU-T 101,
or perm instr; 3 hrs, 3
cr.
MU-H 212W Masterpieces
of Opera GER 3/A PD/D
Study of operatic styles
of such composers as Mozart,
Verdi, and Wagner.
prereqs: ENGL 120; one
of the following: MU-H
101, 107, 205, MU-T 101,
or perm instr; 3 hrs, 3
cr.
MU-H 217W History
of Jazz GER 3/A PD/B
Survey of jazz from its
origins to present.
prereqs: ENGL 120; one
of the following: MU-H
101, 107, 205, MU-T 101,
or perm instr; 3 hrs, 3
cr.
MU-H 221W Black
Music in the Americas GER 3/A
PD/B
The origins, history, and
evolutionary progression
of Black music in the Americas;
shared musical practices
and resources in the multicultural
matrix of the United States
in particular and the hemisphere
in general.
prereqs: ENGL 120; one
of the following: MU-H
101, 107, 205, MU-T 101,
or perm instr;
3 hrs, 3
cr.
MU-H 227W Master
Composers GER 3/A
Study of works of single
composer. Topics to be
announced. May be taken
6 times.
prereqs: ENGL 120; one
of the following: MU-H
101, 107, 205, MU-T 101,
or perm instr; 3 hrs, 3
cr.
MU-H 231W Folk
and Traditional Music GER 3/A
Study of ethnic music of
selected cultures.
prereqs: ENGL 120; one
of the following: MU-H
101, 107, 205, MU-T 101,
or perm instr; 3 hrs, 3
cr.
MU-H 240W Music
of the Caribbean and
Latin America GER 3/A PD/A
Origin and development
of Caribbean and Latin
American musical styles
and their impact on the
United States and other
parts of the world.
prereqs: ENGL 120; one
of the following: MU-H
101, 107, 205, MU-T 101,
or perm instr; 3 hrs, 3
cr.
MU-H 241W Music
of Asia GER 3/A PD/A
Music and its relationship
to dance and drama in the
major civilizations of
East Asia, Southeast Asia,
South Asia, Central Asia,
and the Middle East.
prereqs: ENGL 120; one
of the following: MU-H
101, 107, 205, MU-T 101,
or perm instr; 3 hrs, 3
cr.
MU-H 245W Music
of Africa GER 3/A PD/A
Introduction to traditional
and popular African music
and performance practices.
Theoretical and methodological
issues as defined by ethnomusicology.
prereqs: ENGL 120; one
of the following: MU-H
101, 107, 205, MU-T 101,
or perm instr; 3 hrs, 3
cr.
MU-H 250W Women
and Music GER
3/A PD/C
An ethnomusicological study
of women and music in cross-cultural
perspective.
prereqs: ENGL 120; one
of the following: MU-H
L 101, 107, 205, MU-T 101,
WGS 100, or perm. instr;
3 hrs,
3 cr.
MU-H 252W Film
Music GER
3/A
Introduction to the history,
aesthetic, form and techniques
of film music, for everyone
interested in film or film
music, from the casual
viewer of television movies
and videotapes to film
and music majors.
prereqs: ENGL 120; one
of the following: MUH 101,
107, 205, MU-T 101, or
perm instr; 3 hrs, 3 cr.
MU-H 261W Special
Topics in History and
Literature
of Music GER 3/A
Study of works illustrating
one specific genre, style,
or period. Topics to be
announced. May be taken
6 times. Depending on topic,
may satisfy PD.
prereqs: ENGL 120; one
of the following: MU-H
101, 107, 205, MU-T 101,
or perm instr; 3 hrs, 3
cr.
MU-H 262W Special Topics
in Music
A study of a musical topic
outside the traditional
classifications of music
history, theory, and performance.
Topics to be announced.
prereqs: ENGL 120; MU-H
101, 107, 205, MU-T 101,
or perm instr; 3 hrs, 3
cr.
MU-H 305W Music
History III PD/D
Continuation of MU-H 206.
Survey of the history of
music in the European tradition
from 1800 to the present. prereqs:
MU-H 206, MU-T 221, 231;
3 hrs, 3 cr.
/ offered fall
MU-H 306W Music
History IV PD/D
Central issues in the history
of European music, such
as the role of patronage
in musical culture, relationships
of musical style to instruments
and performing ensembles,
and the impact of historical
consciousness on contemporary
musical life.
prereq: MU-H 305; 3 hrs,
3 cr. / offered spring
MU-H 352W Introduction
to Ethnomusicology I PD/A
Survey of musical traditions
of sub-Saharan Africa,
Europe, and the Americas.
prereqs: MU-T 221, 231
or perm instr; ENGL 120;
3 hrs, 3 cr.
MU-H 353W Introduction
to Ethnomusicology II PD/A
Survey of musical traditions
of North Africa, the Middle
East, Oceania, and South
and East Asia.
prereqs: MU-T 221, 231
or perm instr; ENGL 120;
3 hrs, 3 cr.
MU-H 361W Special Topics
in History and Literature
of Music
Specialized study of
selected genre, locality,
period,
style, composer, or problem.
Topics to be announced.
May be taken 6 times.
prereqs: ENGL 120, variable
music courses; 3 hrs,
3
cr. MU-H 498 Music Internship
Internship in various arts
institutions in New York
City. prereq: perm dept; 1-6
cr.
Performance of Music:
MU-P 111 Elementary Voice I
For nonmajors and premajors. Fundamentals of breath
control, tone production, and articulation. Vocalises
and
simple
songs. prereqs: MU-T 101 or perm dept. 2 hrs, 1
cr.
MU-P 112 Elementary Voice II
prereq: MU-P 111; 2 hrs, 1 cr.
MU-P 121 Elementary Guitar I
For nonmajors and premajors. Class lessons in guitar:
basic techniques, tuning, reading chord charts,
playing
and transposing
songs, and learning chords, strums, and finger-pickings.
Students must supply their own instruments. prereqs:
MU-T 101 or perm dept. 2 hrs, 1 cr.
MU-P 122 Elementary Guitar II
prereq: MU-P 121; 2 hrs, 1 cr.
MU-P 131 Elementary Piano I
For nonmajors. Class lessons in piano: basic techniques,
playing simple pieces.
prereq: MU-T 101 or perm dept; 2 hrs, 1 cr.
MU-P 132 Elementary Piano II
prereq: MU-P 131; 2 hrs, 1 cr.
MU-P 211 Voice I
Fundamentals of breath control, tone production,
articulation, interpretation, and style. Vocalises,
songs, and arias.
prereq: declared music major or perm dept; 2 hrs,
1 cr.
MU-P 212 Voice II
Continuation of MU-P 211. prereq: MU-P 211 or perm
dept; 2 hrs, 1 cr.
MU-P 213 Piano I
Basic piano techniques, scales and chords, exercises,
simple pieces, and sight-reading.
prereq: declared music major or perm dept; 2 hrs,
1 cr.
MU-P 214 Piano II
Continuation of MU-P 213. prereq: MU-P 213 or perm
dept; 2 hrs, 1 cr.
MU-P 221 College Choir
Open to all students. Rehearsal and public performance
of major choral works. May be taken 8 times.
3
hrs, 1 cr.
MU-P 231 Hunter Symphony
Rehearsal and performance of orchestral works. May
be taken 8 times.
prereqs: audition, perm instr; 3 hrs, 1 cr.
MU-P 249 Jazz Ensemble
Open to all instrumentalists by audition. Study and
performance of popular forms of music, including
dance, jazz, and musical comedy. May be taken 6
times. 2 hrs, 1 cr.
MU-P 251 Jazz Vocal Workshop Ensemble
Jazz performance and improvisation. May be taken
6 times. prereqs: MU-P 111 or 211 or 401 in Voice
and audition; 2 hrs, 1 cr.
MU-P 349 Conducting I
Principles of choral and orchestral conducting:
technique of the baton, interpretation, repertoire,
and score
reading.
prereq: MU-T 381 or perm instr; coreq: audit MU-P
221 or 231; 3 hrs, 2 cr. MU-P 350 Conducting II
Continuation of MU-P 349. prereqs: MU-P 349 and MU-T
381 or perm instr; coreq: audit MU-P 221 or 231;
3 hrs, 2 cr.
MU-P 353 Chamber Singers
Study and public performance of solo and
chamber chorus works from all musical eras. May
be taken
6 times. prereqs: audition, perm instr; 2 hrs,
1 cr.
MU-P 355 Chamber Music Workshop
Rehearsal and public performance of instrumental
chamber works. May be taken 6 times.
prereqs: audition, perm instr; 2 hrs, 1 cr.
MU-P 361-363 Special Studies in Performance of Music
Number of works are studied, rehearsed, and performed.
Topics to be announced.
prereq: perm dept; 8 cr. maximum.
MU-P 361 May
be taken 4 times. 1 cr.
MU-P 362 May be taken 4 times.
2 cr.
MU-P 363 May be taken 2 times.
3 cr.
MU-P 365 Performance Class for Pianists
Seminar in performance for advanced piano students.
Study and performance of representative works
of piano repertoire. Individual attention to
problems
of public performance. May be taken 4 times.
Students must be concurrently taking individual
lessons
in piano.
coreq: MU-P 401 or 431; 2 hrs, 1 cr. MU-P 368 Foreign Language Diction for Singers
Diction in the French, German, Italian, and English
languages for singers. Fundamentals of the International
Phonetic Alphabet as applied to singing. At least
one semester of prior study of French, German,
or Italian highly desirable.
pre- or coreq: MU-P 401 or 431; 2 hrs, 1 cr.
MU-P 369 Performance Class for Singers
Course in seminar/workshop format concentrating
on the literature for solo voice, both classical
and
popular (musical theater, jazz, gospel); but also
including ensemble repertory from opera and musical
theater. Singers are coached in performance technique
and interpretation, while working with an accompanist
to prepare the semester’s repertoire. May
be taken 6 times. Students must be concurrently
taking individual lessons in voice.
prereq: ENGL 120; coreq: MU-P 401 or 431; 2 hrs,
1 cr.
MU-P 370 Opera Performance
Preparation and performance of a fully staged
opera. May be taken four times for credit.
prereq: audition and perm. dept; coreq: MU-P 401 or 431 in voice; 3 hrs, 3 cr.
MU-P 401 Individual Instruction in Instrument or
Voice
Limited to the 42-credit BA music major, the 25credit
BA music major, the BA/MA music major and the music
minor. Audition demonstrating performance skills
equivalent to New York State School Music Association
(NYSSMA) level 2 or higher. Students must make their
own arrangements with department-listed teachers
to receive credit for this course. Jury examination
required. The jury examination following the second
and subsequent semesters of private lessons must
demonstrate performance skills equivalent to NYSSMA
level 4 or higher. May be taken 8 times.
prereq: perm dept; 2 hr, 1 cr.
MU-P 402 Individual Instruction in Second Instrument
or Voice
Individual instruction in second instrument or voice.
Limited to the 42-credit BA music major, 25-credit
BA music major, 60-credit BMus major, BA/MA music
major and the music minor. Audition demonstrating
performance skills equivalent to New York State School
Music Association (NYSSMA) level 2 or higher. Students
must make their own arrangements with department-listed
teachers to receive credit for this course. Jury
examination required. May be taken 8 times.
prereq: perm dept.; 1 hr, 1 cr.
MU-P 431 Individual Instruction in Instrument or
Voice
Limited to students in the 60-credit BMus program
and the BA/MA music program. Intensive study in instrumental
or vocal techniques. Jury examination required. May
be taken 8 times.
prereq: perm dept; 2 hr, 3 cr.
Theory of Music:
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here for a detailed description of the Music Theory
courses)
MU-T 220 Music Theory I
Review of fundamentals of music theory; introduction
to melodic, rhythmic, contrapuntal, harmonic, and
formal organization of music. prereqs: ability
to read music as demonstrated by dept. exam, perm
dept; coreq: MU-T 230; 3 hrs, 3 cr. / offered fall
MU-T 221 Music Theory II
Continuation of MU-T 220. prereq: MU-T 220; coreq:
MU-T 231; 3 hrs, 3 cr. / offered spring MU-T 230 Musicianship I
Sight singing, ear training, and keyboard drill on
materials studied in the corequisite course. Individual
work in the Computer Assisted Instruction facility.
coreq: MU-T 220; 3 hrs, 2 cr. / offered fall
MU-T 231 Musicianship II
Continuation of MU-T 230. prereq: MU-T 230; coreq:
MU-T 221; 3 hrs, 2 cr. / offered spring
MU-T 320 Music Theory III
Intermediate-level study of melodic, rhythmic, contrapuntal,
harmonic, and formal organization of music.
prereq: MU-T 221; coreq: MU-T 330; 3 hrs, 3 cr. /
offered fall
MU-T 321 Music Theory IV
Continuation of MU-T 320. prereq: MU-T 320 coreq:
MU-T 331 3 hrs, 3 cr. / offered spring MU-T 330 Musicianship III
Sight singing, ear training, and keyboard drill on
materials studied in corequisite course. Individual
work in the Computer Assisted Instruction facility.
prereq: MU-T 231; coreq: MU-T 320; 3 hrs, 2 cr.
/ offered fall
MU-T 331 Musicianship IV
Continuation of MU-T 330. prereq: MU-T 330; coreq:
MU-T 321; 3 hrs, 2 cr. / offered spring
MU-T 333 Composition I
Practical study of music composition; traditional
pitch materials; motivic materials; formal schemes.
Students will write several short compositions
and perform them in class.
prereqs: MU-T 221 and 231 or perm dept; 3 hrs, 3
cr.
MU-T 334 Composition II
Practical study of music composition. New pitch materials;
composing for solo instruments; using contrast
to build form. Students will write several short
compositions and perform them in class. May be
taken before Composition I.
prereqs: MU-T 221 and 231 or perm dept; 3 hrs, 3
cr.
MU-T 335 Orchestration
Capabilities and limitations of the orchestral instruments;
practice in scoring for small and large groups;
instrument demonstrations and reading session.
prereqs: MU-T 221 and 231 or perm dept; 3 hrs,
3 cr.
MU-T 351 Computer Music
Making music with computers using technologies such
as MIDI sequencing, hardware synthesis, and digital
audio. Promises and limitations of these tools.
prereqs: MU-T 221 and 231 or perm dept;
3 hrs,
3 cr.
MU-T 361 Special Topics in Music Theory
Study of selected issues in music theory and analysis.
Topics to be announced. May be taken two times.
prereqs: variable; 3 hrs, 3 cr.
MU-T 385 Private Lessons in Composition
Intensive study of music composition for advanced
students. May be taken four times.
prereqs: MU-T 333, 334, perm dept; 3 hrs, 3 cr.
MU-T 491 Honors Project
Upper Jr/Sr only. Individual project of large scope
in music history, theory, composition, or performance.
prereqs: minimum music GPA of 3.5, perm undergrad
adviser; 1 sem, 3 cr.
MU-T 492 Honors Project
prereq: MU-T 491; 1 sem, 3 cr.
Individual Study:
MU-I 201.01, 201.02, 201.03, 301.01, 301.02, 301.03,
401.01, 401.02, 401.03 Individual Study Project
Limited to music majors and music minors. Independent
work on a project of the student’s choice under
the guidance of an approved supervisor who will provide
the course grade. Proposals for projects must be
submitted to the policy committee of the Music Department
by the twelfth week of the preceding semester. Permission
to enroll in the course is conditional on approval
of the proposal by the committee. 1-3 cr. per sem.
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to submit an Individual Study Project request.
Undergraduate students may also take selected graduate
courses with the permission of the Graduate Adviser.
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