Upper Division Courses101. Music History I: Antiquity through the Renaissance 102. Music History II: Baroque and Classical Continuation of Western music survey: Baroque and Classical periods from the Florentine Camerata to early Beethoven. Prerequisite: MUSC 4 or permission of instructor. (5 units)
103. Music History III: Romantic Continuation of Western music survey from mid-Beethoven through to the foundations of 20th century music. Prerequisite: MUSC 4 or permission of instructor. (5 units)
104. Music History IV: Modern and Contemporary Continuation of Western music survey from Debussy to the present. Prerequisite: MUSC 54 or permission of instructor. (5 units)
109. Form and Analysis The goal of this course is an understanding of the relationship in Western music between shape/form/structure and harmonic/melodic/thematic content. Music from 1650-1950 will be analyzed in order to achieve this goal, focusing on the primary structure used throughout and since the Common Practice Period. Prerequisite: MUSC 4 or permission of instructor. (5 units)
110. Instrumentation/Arranging An exploration of orchestration and arranging for all instruments. Prerequsite: MUSC 4 or permission of instructor. (5 units)
110A. Conducting LAB Required lab taught in conjunction with MUSC 110 to develop beginning conducting skills. Focus will be on basic posture, patterns, and gestures as well as an introduction to choral score and conductor score reading. Prerequisite: MUSC 4 or permission of instructor. (2 units)
111. 20th Century Theory Continuation of MUSC 4. Study of structures and systems used from the last-19th century through mid-20th century including atonality and serialism. Prerequisite: MUSC 4 or permission of instructor. (5 units)
112. Counterpoint Detailed study and creation of 2-part contrapuntal music in the 16th century Renaissance and 18th century Baroque styles. Prerequisite: MUSC 4 or permission of instructor. (5 units)
114. Musical Composition Seminar A seminar to encourage, educate, and inspire the production of new musical compositions. Development of musical skills, analysis, and discussion of music from the 1940’s to the present will be covered. Prerequisite: MUSC 3 or permission of instructor. (5 units)
115. Special Topics in Music Required elective for all music majors and minors, offered every year, organized around various topics and issues of interest to the faculty and students ranging from performance and composition to cultural and historical studies. In previous years, topics such as Women in Music, History of Rock and Roll, Beethoven, Stravinsky, and Writing about music have been covered. Open to non-majors with permission of instructor. (5 units)
116. Music at Noon This class is organized around the Music at Noon series of concerts and performances. The weekly series brings the opportunity to experience live performances of music from all parts of the world by artists of local, national, and international renown. Open to all students. (1 unit)
117. Music of the Caribbean Introduction to the music of the Caribbean Islands (Rumba, Salsa, Reggae, Zouk, etc.) through historical, stylistic, and cultural survey. Spanish, French, and English Caribbean are central with special emphasis on Cuba. Students have the opportunity to learn basic percussion (maracas, clave, guiro, bongo). Open to non-majors. (4 units)
118. Directed Study in Pedagogy A teaching practicum in which music majors work with a music faculty member in a classroom, studio, or ensemble framework.
120. Junior Recital 30-60 minute performance of solo repertoire in a variety of styles. Must be sponsored by student’s SCU private instructor and preceded by a recital hearing. (5 units)
120A. Honors Junior Recital Similar to a Junior Recital, but of exceptional caliber with regard to difficulty of literature and mastery of execution and interpretation; 40-60 minutes in length. (5 units)
121. Senior Recital Similar in nature and structure to the Junior Recital; 40-70 minutes in length. (5 units)
121A. Honors Senior Recital Similar to a Junior Honors Recital; 50-70 minutes in length. (5 units)
123. Honors Thesis in Music Theory The scope and quality must surpass those of a senior level essay, demonstrating significant research, arguments cogently articulated, and conclusions formulated with clarity and elegance. (5 units)
124. Honors Thesis in Music History The scope and quality must surpass those of a senior level essay, demonstrating significant research, arguments cogently articulated, and conclusions formulated with clarity and elegance. (5 units)
125. Honors Thesis in Composition Must demonstrate an advanced level of compositional technique, be of suitable length and complexity, and demonstrate sophisticated handling of musical materials and skillful instrumentation. (5 units)
126. La Musica y Cultura Cubana Held in Santiago de Cuba at the Conservatorio Esteban Salas, also including research and study in Guantanamo, Baracoa, and Havana, this course is presented in collaboration with SCU International Programs and offers an intensive and complete submersion in Cuban music, dance, and culture. (4 units) |
