Core Offerings
Arts Core
The department offers three courses (MUSA1100, MUSA1200, and MUSA1300) that satisfy the University Core requirement in the Arts. Each introduces a different area of musical knowledge: theory, musicology, ethnomusicology
MUSA1100
Fundamentals of Music Theory focuses on technical aspects of the language of music: the basic vocabulary and manipulation of scales, chords and use of figured bass. This is a prerequisite for the major and minor and is recommended for those intending to continue in music.
MUSA1200
Introduction to Music surveys a the broad history of Western music history through the various style periods styles: the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Baroque, Classical Era, Romantic Era, 20th century and contemporary art music.
MUSA1300
History of Popular Music offers a socio-historical approach to the history and context of American popular music from the; upper level cross-cultural courses deal with Western traditions (such as Celtic Musics, Irish Folk Music, Music in America, Rhythm and Blues) and non-Western traditions.
Cultural Diversity Core
The following courses fulfill the cultural diversity requirement and fulfill requirements or act as electives within the music major and minor.
- MUSA1320 Introduction to Musics of the World
- MUSA2303 Afro-Brazilian Musical Worlds
- MUSA2304 Musics of India
- MUSA2306 Musics of Africa
- MUSA2307 Musics of Asia
- MUSA2309 Music and Culture of the Middle East