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MUS Music Courses

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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.
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.
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 2001-02)
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. (Not offered in 2001-02)
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 2001-02)
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 2001-02)
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.
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 2001-02)
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 2001-02)
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.
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. (Not offered in 2001-02)
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. (Not offered in 2001-02)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H


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Selected Topics in Music

An opportunity to pursue a music topic in depth.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.


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. (Not offered in 2001-02)
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 2001-02)
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 2001-02)
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 2001-02)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H


ABS330Y1
Aboriginal Music: Technical and Theoretical Aspects

(See "Aboriginal Studies") (Not offered in 2001-02)


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Selected Topics in Music

An opportunity to pursue a music topic in depth.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.


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 2001-02)
Exclusion: HMU110H/111H
HMU, TMU FACULTY OF MUSIC COURSES


HMU111H1
Introduction to Music and Society 26L, 13T

An examination of musical thought and practice in Western and non-Western traditions.
Exclusion: MUS100Y/110H/111H
Prerequisite: Permission of Department
Co-requisite: TMU140Y


TMU140Y1
Materials of Music I 52L, 78P

Harmony: triads, non-harmonic materials, dominant seventh and derivatives, secondary dominants, simple modulation. Elementary forms and analysis of 18th- and 19th-century literature. Sight singing: melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation. Keyboard harmony: chords and scales in all major and minor keys; playing of cadence types, modulation to closely related keys, realization of elementary figured bass, two-part transposition, score reading in five clefs, and sight harmonization of simple melodies.
Prerequisite: Grade 2 Rudiments, Grade 3 Harmony (RCMT), Grade 8 level performing audition, permission of Department
Co-requisite: HMU111H
NOTE
HMU 111H and TMU 140Y are prerequisites for the following courses which are offered annually. Full details on these courses may be found in the Calendar of the Faculty of Music.

HISTORY OF MUSIC


HMU330H
Topics in Mediaeval Music



HMU431H
Topics in Romantic Music



HMU331H
Topics in Renaissance Music



HMU432H
Topics in Twentieth Century Music



HMU333H
Topics in Baroque Music



HMU433H
Topics in Ethnomusicology



HMU430H
Topics in Classical Music


NOTE
For HMU elective courses offered in alternate years consult the Calendar of the Faculty of Music.

THEORY OF MUSIC


TMU127H
Musical Acoustics



TMU207H
Keyboard Harmony



TMU211Y
Composition

(by permission of the Musical Theory & Composition Div.)


TMU240H
Materials of Music II

(Faculty of Music TMU220H & TMU221H)


TMU302H
Materials of Music III



TMU308H
Analysis I



TMU308H
Analysis II



TMU314Y
Orchestration



TMU316H
Counterpoint I



TMU317H
Counterpoint

II


TMU318H
Counterpoint

III


TMU401H
Schenkerian Analysis

NOTE Other advanced TMU courses by divisional approval only


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