Music
Summer 2003
MUSC 100 Introduction to Music (AH) 3 credits
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A study of what music is, with special reference to the relationship between music and listener. For students with little or no formal training in music, this course explores in a non-technical way the elements of music (e.g., rhythm, melody, harmony, texture and form) and discusses the various cultural contexts in which music is found and how these affect the nature of the music and the listener’s perception. For more information see http://research.umbc.edu/~morin/musc100.htm or contact morin@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG
GFR/GER:Meets A/H. GDR:Meets H.
[0202] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 MORIN, J
TuTh.......9:00am-12:10pm (FA 212)
MUSC 101 Fundamentals of Music Theory (AH) 3 credits
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A study of the fundamentals of music theory, including notation, scale construction, intervals, chords, meter, etc., with emphasis on learning and developing music reading skills. For more information contact twombly@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG
GFR/GER:Meets A/H. GDR:Meets H.
[0203] 7060 Meets 07/07/2003 - 08/15/2003 TWOMBLY, K
TuTh.......1:00pm- 4:10pm (FA 011)
MUSC 217 Rock and Related Music: 1950-Present (AH) 3 credits
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Explores the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll from its origins to the present day, focusing on "soul," folk rock, British rock, psychedelic, heavy metal, disco, punk and rap styles within the context of cultural, social and political developments. For students with little or no formal training in music, this course’s emphasis will be on the styles and evolution of the music, which will be discussed in a non-technical way that centers on music fundamentals -- i.e., melody, harmony, texture, rhythm and form. For more information see http://research.umbc.edu/~morin/musc217.htm or contact morin@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG
GFR/GER:Meets A/H. GDR:Meets H.
[0204] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 MORIN, J
TuTh.......1:00pm- 4:10pm (FA 212)
MUSC 310 Beginning Gamelan 2 credits
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Introduction to the repertory of the gamelan. May be repeated once for credit.
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Grade Method: REG
[0205] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 BECK, G
MW.........6:00pm- 8:05pm (FA 331)
MUSC 336 The Beatles: Career, Music, Culture, 3 credits
Innovation, Impact (AH)
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An exploration of the music and career of the Beatles with respect to innovation in pop music and its impact on Western culture. For the student with little or no musical training in music, the Beatles’ music will be discussed in a non-technical way that centers on music fundamentals -- e.g., melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form and instrumentation. The course also positions the Beatles’ music and influence within the context of cultural, social and political developments. Prerequisite: any music course, or permission of instructor. For more information see http://research.umbc.edu/~morin/musc336.htm or contact morin@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG
GFR/GER:Meets A/H. GDR:Meets H.
[0206] 7060 Meets 07/07/2003 - 08/15/2003 MORIN, J
TuTh.......1:00pm- 4:10pm (FA 331)
MUSC 480 Topics in Music, Art and Society 3 credits
Aesthetics, Ethical Values and the New
Media
Grade Method: REG THIS IS A CROSS-LISTED
COURSE. SEE VPA 301 FOR COURSE
DESCRIPTION. THIS COURSE WILL BE TEAM
TAUGHT BY DR. ANNA RUBIN AND MR. RICHARD
WILSON.
[0207] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 RUBIN, A
TuTh.......1:00pm- 4:10pm (FA 015)
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