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2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MUS 220 - Rock Music Theory Composition

Topics discussed in class will include the theoretical characteristics and stylistic elements (including rhythm, melody, harmony, voice-leading, structure, timbre [instrumentation], text and texture) of various rock genres beginning with the early 1950s up through the present.  Rock genres analyzed will include the blues, doo-wop, folk rock, art rock and hip-hop.  Other topics will include transcribing cover tunes and composing in a stylistically appropriate manner certain rock genres including the blues, doo-wop, folk rock, classic rock, art rock, and hip-hop.  The use of computer software (i.e. Sibelius, Garage Band, Pro-tools, and Sonar) as a tool for rock transcription and composition will also be covered.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prereqs: MUS 123, MUS 124, MUS 125, MUS 126, MUS 223L, MUS 206

Credits: 3


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