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Musicology
6MUY 501 (I-4) Introduction to Musicology
This course will provide an introduction to the scope, bibliography, and prominent methodologies of musicology. To that end, it will explore the history and development of the discipline, focusing especially on the current trends and their background: provide a practical introduction to the diverse sources of information in the field; and give experience employing solid research and writing strategies.
6MUY 502 (II-4) Introduction to Ethnomusicology
This course explores some of the world's musical cultures and the social, political and religious systems that provide a context for music performances of all kinds. Traditional and classical music systems from Native America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean will be examined with an emphasis on listening and analytic skills. Assignments include reading, listening, video, and ethnographic projects, and a mid-term and final exam.
6MUY 590 (I, II-credit to be arranged) Research
Independent investigation of problems in musicology. This course number is used by MM and DMA students enrolling in MUY 4-credit seminars for 3 credits.
6MUY 591, 592 (I, II-4) Seminars in Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Topics will vary by semester. Recent offerings include:
The Motet before 1360; Illuminated Music Manuscripts; Josquin and his Contemporaries; Early Music Analysis pre-1600; The 17th-century Italian Cantata; Romantic Criticism and Aesthetics; National Styles & Exoticism, 1600-2006; 19th century Italian Opera; Voice and Spectacle: Stage to Screen, 1880-1930; Kurt Weill and his Contemporaries; Sondheim; Postmodernism; Music and Ritual; as well as occasional seminars taught or co-taught by noted scholars from other departments at Eastman and in the College of the University of Rochester.
6MUY 593 (I-4) Directed Study I
Required of Ph.D. candidates in Musicology (and can be taken only by them). Prerequisites: Successful completion of Qualifying Exam.
6MUY 594 (II-4) Directed Study II
Required of Ph.D. candidates in Musicology (and can be taken only by them). Prerequisite: MUY 593.