MUSIC 402A
Vocal Literature
Music
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Survey of literature with emphasis on art song. Research in area of concentration.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Acceptance into 360R or instructor's consent
Title
Listening
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify listening examples of specific songs.
Title
Classical Vocal Art Song: 1600 to Present
Learning Outcome
Students will survey the classical vocal art song repertoire in English, Italian, German, and French from the past 400 years.
Title
Repertoire Lists
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to compile a comprehensive personal repertoire list.
Title
Seminar Presentations
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to prepare and present a class on a given composer or group of composers—consisting of lecture, musical examples, live performance, and appropriate handouts.
Title
Performance
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to perform at least one song in two other student presentations.
Title
Style and Development
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to discuss stylistic elements of song, including melody, harmony, rhythm, accompaniment, text, and form.Students will be able to discuss the development of song through various composers, languages or eras.
