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MUS110H1
Introduction to Music History and Culture 26l

Introduction to form, style and the inter-relationships of music and culture. A basic ability to read music is required.
Exclusion: HMU110Y/111H/MUS100Y

MUS111H1
Historical Survey of Western Music 26l

Historical survey of western art music from the Middle Ages to the present. A basic ability to read music is required.
Exclusion: HMU110Y/111H/MUS100Y

MUS200H1
Music of the World’s Peoples 26L

A survey of musical traditions from various regions of the world, with particular emphasis on the sociocultural contexts in which those musics are created and appreciated. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required. (Not offered in 2000-01)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS202H1
Beethoven 26L

A study of Beethoven’s musical style in its historical context, including a non-technical consideration of Beethoven’s innovations based on listening to music and reading history. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required. (Not offered in 2000-01)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS204H1
The Age of Bach 26L

A study of the representative major works in their social and cultural setting with emphasis on the high baroque style of Bach and Handel. The ability to read music is not required. (Not offered in 2000-01)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS205H1
Mozart 26L

A study of selected works by W.A. Mozart in the perspective of the music, culture and society of late 18th-century Vienna. The ability to read music is not required.
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS206H1
World of Opera 26L

An investigation of the text-music relationship and theatrical context of selected great works from the baroque to the 20th century. The ability to read music is not required. (Not offered in 2000-01)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS207H1
Music for Orchestra 26L

Study of selected orchestral works from 1700 to the present. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required. (Not offered in 2000-01)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS208H1
Medieval and Renaissance Masterpieces 26L

Survey of sacred and secular music in Western Europe from 1200 to 1600. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required. (Not offered in 2000-01)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS209H1
Performing Arts of South Asia 26L

Survey of classical, devotional, folk and popular musics and dances from the Indian subcontinent and their roll in the sociocultural life of the region. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required. (Not offered in 2000-01)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS210H1
Music in 20th-century Britain 26L

Beginning around the year 1900, the course examines all aspects of British music, concentrating on the major composers and the influences on their works. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required. (Not offered in 2000-01)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS211H1
The World of Popular Music 26L

An introduction to genres and styles that are part of popular music cultures and communities around the world. Combing both historical and topical approaches, discussion alternates between Wester and Non-Western subjects, ranging from the origins of Brazilian Samba to the rise of Rock ‘n’ Roll in postwar America. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required. (Not offered in 2000-01)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS225H1
Music: Islamic World 26L

A survey of the musical systems of Muslim societies from North Africa to Southeast Asia, with special focus on the broader cultural contexts in which they are created, used, and appreciated. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required.
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS230H1
Music of the 1960s 26L

Examination of musical and cultural aspects of the decade, with emphasis on North America. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required.
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS302H1
Symphony 26L

Masterpieces in the symphonic genre from the 18th to the 20th centuries. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required.
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS303H1
Music in the Contemporary World 26L

The modern repertoire, including electronic, non-Western, and popular musical developments. A non-specialist view of recent historical, theoretical, technological, and social advances in music. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required. (Not offered in 2000-01)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS308H1
Handel 26L

A study of selected works covering the major genres. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required. (Not offered in 2000-01)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS310H1
Music and Lunacy 26L

The influence of madness and the moon on music. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required. (Not offered in 2000-01)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H

MUS408H1
Wagner 26L

An introduction to his music, music dramas and other writings. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required. (Not offered in 2000-01)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H