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Survey of western art music from early Christianity, the Medieval period, and through the Renaissance. Major composers, styles, genres, and representative works are examined and analyzed, all within the context of historical and cultural developments. Prerequisite: MUS 35324, MUS 25324 or permission of instructor.

Investigates enharmonic spellings, expansion of the harmonic vocabulary, tonal harmony in late 19th century and early 20th century music and other innovative practices of the 20th century. Sight-singing and aural dictation skills furthered in class. Prerequisite: Music Theory and Aural Skills III or permission of instructor.

Survey of western art music, starting at the Baroque era and continuing through the Early Classical period. Major composers, styles, genres, and representative works are examined and analyzed, all within the context of historical and cultural developments. Prerequisite: MUS 43423 or permission of instructor.

Survey of western art music, continuing from the Pre-Classical period and into early Romanticism. Major composers, styles, genres, and representative works are examined and analyzed, all within the context of historical and cultural developments. Prerequisite: MUS 46423 or permission of instructor.

Final component of western art music survey, beginning with the Romantic period, examining 20th century developments, and concluding with current trends. Major composers, styles, genres, and representative works are examined and analyzed, all within the larger context of global historical and cultural developments. Prerequisite: MUS 47423 or permission of instructor.

Independent research course leading to final competency projects that include presentation of senior recital and preparation of program notes. Culminates applied music studies and is a major component of the comprehensive. Prerequisite: MUS 32324 Styles IV.