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School of Music (MUSC)
310 Computer Recording for the Performing Musician (2, FaSp) Fundamentals of computer music production for music students. Recording and editing multitrack digital audio using computer software. Open to music majors only, with the exception of majors in music industry.
311 MIDI Techniques for the Performing Musician (2, Sp) Techniques of sequencing and recording musical compositions via MIDI on personal computers. Includes study of hardware, software, processes, functions, editing and orchestration techniques. Not open to music industry majors.
400m The Broadway Musical: Reflection of American Diversity, Issues, and Experiences (4, FaSpSm) Selected Broadway musicals serve as a catalyst for inquiry into human diversity, cross-culturalism, and significant social and political issues. (Duplicates credit in former MUED 400m.)
422 The Beatles: Their Music and Their Times (4) Music, lyrics, recordings, production techniques, career strategy, social ramifications, and especially the technological impact of the musical group known as The Beatles. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 422.)
423 Classic Rock: Popular Music of the Sixties and Seventies (2) Critical examination of the lyrics, structure, associated mythology, technology, and evolving styles of popular music reflecting the turbulent societal changes during the Sixties and Seventies. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 423.)
430m Music and the Holocaust (4, FaSp) Study of the creation and performance of Holocaust-related music from 1933 to the present, including interaction with other arts.
444 American Roots Music: History and Culture (4, Irregular) The history, genre, styles, songs, lyrics, and influences of American vernacular music in the 20th century, including the background that spawned these musical genres.
450m The Music of Black Americans (4, FaSp) The musical contribution of Africans and African Americans to American society. Musical genres and the relationship between music and society will be topics for examination.
460 Film Music: History and Function from 1930 to the Present (4, Fa) A survey of the art and craft of film music as practiced by outstanding composers in motion pictures.
465 Music, Television and American Culture (4, Sp) An exploration of the social and cultural impact of music written for, popularized by, or exploited by American television from the 1950s through today.
496 Careers in Music (2, Sp) A study of the practical aspects of the music business, including the history, procedures, standard practices, economics and technologies employed by the music industry. Open to juniors and seniors only.