Undergraduate Catalog 2013-2014
Undergraduate Catalog 2013-2014 > Course Descriptions > 14 - Music > 200
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This course entails a study of the chromatic harmony of the 19th century. Students must enroll in 14-222 Music Theory III Lab. All theory courses involve computer-assisted music instruction.
Students explore the musical paradigms of the 20th century. Students must enroll in 14-223 Music Theory IV Lab. All theory courses involve computer-assisted music instruction.
An aural skills and keyboard harmony course, Music Theory III Lab continues to develop musicianship by introducing chromatic melody and harmony. Must be taken in conjunction with 14-220 Music Theory III.
An aural skills and keyboard harmony course, Music Theory IV Lab introduces advanced chromatic and atonal melodies. Must be taken in conjunction with 14-221 Music Theory IV.
Topics in Music fulfills a requirement for music majors, but is open to Lewis students in all majors. There are no prerequisites. The topic varies each semester the course is offered and might include: Russian music; liturgical music of the Catholic and Orthodox Church; the symphony; opera from Monteverdi to Verdi; chamber music of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries; music of the 20th century; world music.
This course considers music's many functions in film from the 1890s to the present. Viewing films outside of class is required.
This introductory course in the application of the computer to musical functions includes sound generation leading to composition.