MUSI 4310 Choral Literature (2-0-2)
A survey of sacred and secular choral music from all style periods from plainsong through the 20th century. Emphasis on the study of compositional characteristics from each style period. Prerequisite: MUSI 2211.

MUSI 4320 Vocal Literature (2-0-2)
A study of the development of solo vocal song literature, of major song composers, and of song and song cycle repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSI 2211.

MUSI 4330 Opera Literature (2-0-2)
A comprehensive survey of opera through study of the historical development, characteristics, and composers of opera. Prerequisite: MUSI 2211.

MUSI 4341 Piano Literature 1 (2-1-2)
A history of the piano and harpsichord and an in-depth survey of the major solo repertoire from the 16th through the 18th century. Prerequisite: MUSI 2211.

MUSI 4342 Piano Literature 2 (2-1-2)
A history of the piano and an in-depth survey of the major solo repertoire from the 19th century to the present. Prerequisite: MUSI 4341.

MUSI 4350 Orchestral Literature (2-0-2)
A comprehensive survey of symphonic music styles and history from the Pre-Classic and Baroque Periods to the present Emphasis on listening, research and score study. Prerequisite: MUSI 2211.

MUSI 4360 Chamber Music Literature (2-0-2)
A comprehensive study of instrumental chamber music styles and history from the Baroque period to the present. Emphasis on aural identification and comparative analysis of representative works. Prerequisite: MUSI 2211.

MUSI 4370 Wind Ensemble Literature (2-0-2)
A survey of music for wind instruments from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasis on eighteenth-century Harmoniemusik, nineteenth-century chamber music as well as wind ensemble, symphonic band and pieces for orchestral wind section. Prerequisite: MUSI 2211.

MUSI 4390 Special Topics in Music History (2-0-2)
A guided study of topics in music history through independent research projects or in-depth study in a classroom setting. In consultation with the music history faculty, students will choose their own topics for study and research projects. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUSI 2211.

MUSI 4410 Conducting and Methods of Secondary
School Instrumental Music (2-0-2)
Developmental experiences in the gestural, pedagogical, administrative skills, and knowledge of literature needed for successful teaching of instrumental music in grades 6-12. Prerequisite: MUSI 3560.

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