Thornton School of Music

Courses of Instruction

The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.

SACRED Music (MSCR)

MSCR 390 Special Problems (4) Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only. (Duplicates credit in former MUCH 390.)

MSCR 473 Hymnology (2) Study of hymns and hymn tunes, and their functions, from the formation of the Christian Church to the present; historical survey of the literature. (Duplicates credit in former MUCH 473.)

MSCR 474 The Organ in Worship and Congregational Life (2) Accompanying; hymn playing, transposition, improvisation, vocal score reading; conducting from the console; service repertoire. Basic knowledge of the organ as an instrument and planning for and purchase of an organ. (Duplicates credit in former MUCH 474.)

MSCR 475 Introduction to Jewish Music (2) Development of Jewish music from biblical times to the present, with emphasis on liturgical practices, traditions of itinerant musicians and the adaptability of community song.

MSCR 490x Directed Research (1-8, max 12) Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Open only to juniors and seniors. (Duplicates credit in former MUCH 490.)

MSCR 499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Selected topics of current interest.

MSCR 570 Foundations of Sacred Music (2) An introduction to the history of sacred music, liturgical practices and worship traditions from antiquity to present day. (Duplicates credit in former MUCH 570.)

MSCR 571 Music of the Great Liturgies (2) Comparison of the Jewish, Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, and Anglican liturgies and their music; relation to music in the nonliturgical service; the church year. (Duplicates credit in former MUCH 571.)

MSCR 572 Sacred Music Administration (2, FsSpSm) Developing, maintaining and administering the music program of the church or other religious institutions. Programming, staffing, developing budgets, techniques and repertoire for the graded choir program, handbell choir and other ensembles. (Duplicates credit in former MUCH 572.)

MSCR 590 Directed Research (1-12) Research leading to the master’s degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former MUCH 590.)

MSCR 599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Selected topics of current interest.

MSCR 790 Research (1-12) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former MUCH 790.)

MSCR 794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former MUCH 794abcdz.)