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MUS 181 - Musicianship I

Hierarchical musical structure through species counterpoint and figured bass. Linear and vertical aspects of tonality.

Average Grade - 2.653
Median Grade - 3.5
72 total students

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MUS 281 - Musicianship III

Research base for formal categorization. Large-scale principles of musical organization. Chromatic substitution and chords derived from voice-leading.

Average Grade - 3.414
Median Grade - 4.0
35 total students

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MUS 285 - Introduction to Music Theory II

A continuation of MUS 188. Elements of music including meter, rhythm, melody, collections, counterpoint, form, harmony, texture, and timbre. Analysis, communication, and simple composition using these elements. Emphasis on developing interpretive skills as listeners and performers of music. Particular emphasis on musical processes that introduce ambiguity and require interpretation.

Average Grade - 3.500
Median Grade - 4.0
70 total students

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MUS 381 - 20th Century Music Theory (W)

Western art music and jazz. Stylistic and formal analysis of representative compositions and jazz improvisations. Post-tonal theory. Jazz nomenclature and harmonic practice.

Average Grade - 3.356
Median Grade - 4.0
289 total students

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MUS 868 - Topics in Music Analysis

Methods of analysis pertinent to a specific set of musical repertoire.

Average Grade - 3.827
Median Grade - 4.0
110 total students

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MUS 873 - Post-Tonal Techniques

Melodic, harmonic, motivic, rhythmic, and textural devices employed in music after 1900.”

Average Grade - 3.877
Median Grade - 4.0
146 total students

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MUS 891 - Special Topics

Special topics supplementing regular course offerings proposed by faculty on a group study basis for graduate students.

Average Grade - 4.000
Median Grade - 4.0
12 total students

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MUS 971 - Pedagogy of Theory II

Organization, goals, and procedures for teaching second-year and advanced music theory. Includes form, technology, and counterpoint.

Average Grade - 4.000
Median Grade - 4.0
11 total students

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MUS 973 - Readings in Music Theory

Exploration of current research trends in music theory. Critical readings of published articles and books. Formulation of independent research projects culminating in a term paper similar in scope to a conference presentation or article.

Average Grade - 4.000
Median Grade - 4.0
35 total students

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MUS 976 - Performance and Analysis

Exploration of how analysis can inform a performer's interpretative decisions and expressive choices.

Average Grade - 3.500
Median Grade - 4.0
13 total students

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MUS 978 - Analysis of Contemporary Music

Survey of analytical approaches to contemporary classical music

Average Grade - 3.939
Median Grade - 4.0
90 total students

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