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Music History 646
Music History is a one-term solid that meets every day. We survey Western music against the background of the social, economic, political, cultural, and philosophical developments of the last 2,500 years. We examine significant composers, their compositions, and musical styles.

Music Theory 647
Music Theory is a one-term solid that meets every day. The course investigates the craft of musical composition found in the "Common Practice Period" of Western music (1600 - 1900), and develops a basic understanding of musical skills. Extensive use of MIDI and music notation by computer are form a basis for class activities, which include sight singing, ear training, music writing, and music analysis. The textbook used for Music Theory is "The Tradition of Music Theory," by David Weirich

 

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