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Term: Spring 2016

MUGN 201: Introduction to Music: Listening Experience I (100/3356)

TR 04:30-05:45 PM Jan 11-Apr 25

Stevens, N

A flexible approach to the study of the materials and literature of music. Aural and analytical skills primarily for classical music.

MUGN 212: History of Rock and Roll (100/10631)

MWF 11:30-12:20 PM Jan 11-Apr 25

Conklin, L

This course surveys the musical practices of the rock and roll era, broadly defined to include much popular music since the 1950s. Music majors are to enroll in MUHI 312.

MUGN 212: History of Rock and Roll (101/10632)

MW 04:30-05:45 PM Jan 11-Apr 25

Romey, J

This course surveys the musical practices of the rock and roll era, broadly defined to include much popular music since the 1950s. Music majors are to enroll in MUHI 312.

MUGN 220: Composers of the Musical on Stage and Screen (100/10732)

MW 03:00-04:15 PM Jan 11-Apr 25, W 04:30-07:00 PM Jan 13-Apr 20

Batchelder, D

This course is meant to provide students with an introduction to the role of music in the history, reception, and popularity of the Broadway and Hollywood musical, with a particular focus on the creators--the composers, lyricists, and orchestrators. We will survey the early history, going back to 19th century experiments, revues, and the origins of the "book" musical, going through the golden age of the 1930s to the 1950s, the nadir of output in the 1960s and 1970s (Oh, Calcutta!, anyone?), the revival in the 1980s with the rise of the megamusical, all the way to today's rock-music driven puppet extravaganzas. Classes will also discuss ever-shifting genres and styles of music, new approaches to songwriting, and changes to what qualifies as "acceptable" music. There's also the structure of the stories to consider, as well as gender roles, racial stereotypes, ethnic under/overtones, and camp.

MUGN 308: Digital Music: Composition and Production (100/10633)

TR 02:45-04:00 PM Jan 11-Apr 25

Wendt, K

Instructor: Ken Wendt <musictech@case.edu>

MUGN 373: Orchestral Conducting I (100/3564)

M 01:30-02:40 PM Jan 11-Apr 25

Topilow, C

Study of orchestral scores, covering elements of style, form, and interpretation. Development of baton technique through conducting of small instrumental ensembles.

MUGN 373: Orchestral Conducting I (101/3605)

M 02:40-04:00 PM Jan 11-Apr 25

Topilow, C

Study of orchestral scores, covering elements of style, form, and interpretation. Development of baton technique through conducting of small instrumental ensembles.