Following is a comprehensive list of all courses offered by the Department of Music. Please check the Spring 2009 Schedule of Classes for a listing of the courses offered next semester. group I. required courses V0000: Bibliography and Research Techniques The study and evaluation of sources and bibliographical methods. 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
V2100: Structures of Music I Survey of harmony, voice leading, counterpoint, and form in common practice tonal music. 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
V2200: Structures of Music II Introduction to the theory and analysis of post-tonal music. This seminar explores 20th-century repertoire and secondary literature by contemporary theorists. Pre-req.: Music V2100 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
Music V2300: Structures of Music III Advanced concepts in jazz harmony, jazz improvisation and jazz composing. Emphasis on reharmonization using a variety of functional and nonfunctional techniques. Bitonal implications of extended jazz harmony. Post-tonal theory for linear conctruction and organization. Principles of modal jazz and free jazz. Transcription and analysis. Classroom performance required. Pre-req.: Music V2200; 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
Group II. Courses in History and Critical Research
V6000-6800: Music History Seminars Seminars in various historical periods of music. Specific topics offered in a given semester will vary according to the needs of students and the availability and interest of faculty. 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
V6900: Jazz History Seminar An in-depth examination of the work of a seminal artist, or time period, critical to the development of jazz. 3hr./wk.; 3 cr.
V7100: History of Chamber Music Examination of the evolution of various chamber music combinations from the Baroque period to the present. Emphasis on the stylistic history of the string quartet. 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
V7200: The Musical Experience The essence of music as viewed from the perspective of the sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities. An examination of the role music plays in the human experience. 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
V9100: Tutorial Independent study under guidance of a faculty member. Hours and credits vary.
Group III. Courses in Composition and Theory
V3100: Composition Individual projects. May be taken up to 4 times. 2 hr./wk.; 2 cr.
V3200: Composition Thesis Preparation of the substantial musical composition required for the degree. Work to be done under the guidance of a faculty advisor, whose approval is required prior to registration. Prereq: three semesters of Music V3100. May be taken along with a fourth semester of V3100. 1 hr./wk.; 1 cr.
V5200: Advanced Counterpoint Composition of tonal and/or modal counterpoint according to style models. Analysis of tonal and/or modal counterpoint. 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
V5300: Analytic Techniques of Tonal Music Concentration on tonal pitch structures in analysis and/or composition. 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
B2800: Advanced Orchestration Modern practices in scoring. Projects in orchestrating original works. Arranging and scoring of piano and vocal materials for special groups. 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
B3100: Advanced Score Reading and Conducting Playing from score using old clefs. Transposition. Preparing piano reductions from orchestral scores. Developing baton techniques to deal with the problems of 20th century music. Rehearsal techniques for work with instrumental and vocal groups at various levels of proficiency. 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr. Group IV. Courses in Performance
V8101: Private Instruction in Piano or Voice, and Performance Seminar One-hour lesson per week plus participation in two-hour weekly seminar. May be taken only by graduate students with a specialization in performance. May be taken four times. 3 hr./wk.; 2 cr.
V8102: Private Instruction on Instrument One-hour lesson per week. May be taken only by graduate students with a specialization in performance. May be taken four times. 1 hr./wk.; 2 cr.
V8200: Recital Recital performed at the College. The program will be chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor, and approved by the graduate advisor during the semester prior to that in which the recital is performed. Historical-analytical background material will be prepared by the student prior to the performance. This course stands in lieu of Music B1900 (Thesis Research) as a requirement for students with a specialization in performance. 1 cr.
V8300: Chamber Music Rehearsal and performance preparation of works from the 18th century through 20th century repertoire. For instrumental performance majors only. May be taken up to four times. 2 hr./wk.; 1 cr.
V8400: Ensemble Rehearsal and performance participation in various ensembles, according to major instrument. For performance specializations only. May be taken up to four times. 3 hr./wk.; 1 cr. Group V. Thesis See also V3200, V8200
B1900: Thesis Research Preparation of the thesis required for degree candidates with specializations in Musicology and Theory. Work to be done under the guidance of a faculty advisor, whose approval is required prior to registration. Hrs. to be arranged; 3 cr. Ph.D. Courses Courses with V numbers may be credited toward the Ph.D. in Music for students matriculated at The City University Graduate School. For further information on the Ph.D. in Music, refer to the Bulletin of The City University Graduate School.
