For Students Entered in or after AY2008
| MUS101 E | UNIT:3 AUTUMN |
History of Asian Music I
This course examines the history of musical traditions in Asian countries, including Japan up to ca. 1600. Representative works from each time period and region will be studied, with reference to their musical structures and theories. Consideration will also be made of the role of these musical traditions in their respective cultures.
| MUS102 E | UNIT:3 WINTER |
History of Asian Music II
This course examines the history of musical traditions in Asian countries, including Japan, from ca. 1600 to the present. Representative works from each time period and region will be studied, with reference to their musical structures and theories. Consideration will also be made of the role of these musical traditions in their respective cultures. Students taking part II should have completed part I.)
| MUS103 J | UNIT:3 SPRING |
History of Western Music I
A historical survey of music of European traditions from the ancient to the present. Representative examples of each period are listened to and the characteristics of major styles discussed. (I should preferably be taken before II).
| MUS104 J | UNIT:3 AUTUMN |
History of Western Music II
A historical survey of music of European traditions from the ancient to the present. Representative examples of each period are listened to and the characteristics of major styles discussed. (I should preferably be taken before II).
| MUS201 J | UNIT:2 SPRING |
Basic Theory of Music I
Training of reading music and of music theory, in order to develop students' ability to analyse musical compositions. All music-major students are expected to enroll in this course before they take other music courses.
| MUS202 J | UNIT:2 AUTUMN |
Basic Theory of Music II
Continuation of Basic Theory of Music I. All the music-major students are expected to enroll in this course before they take other music courses.
| MUS203 J | UNIT:2 WINTER |
Basic Theory of Music III
Continuation of Basic Theory of Music I and II. All the music-major students are expected to enroll in this course before they take other music courses.
| MUS204 J | UNIT:2 AUTUMN+WINTER |
Introduction to Organ Music
Lectures on the construction, history and repertory of the organ as well as a brief introduction to the performance, to deepen the understanding of organ music, Christian church music and culture through the knowledge and experience of the organ. Open only to students who are permitted by the instructor. (The same content is given twice a year.)
| MUS205 J | UNIT:3 WINTER |
Studies in Music Analysis I
Topics are chosen from Western Music from the Ancient to the end of the Baroque period (c. mid-18th century), or from Eastern Music. They are discussed from the analytical point of view. This course is designed mainly for music majors, and Basic Theory of Music, I-III, are prerequisite.
(Offered Alternate Years)
| MUS206 E | UNIT:3 SPRING |
Studies in Music Analysis II
Topics are chosen from Western Music from the beginning of the Baroque period (early 17th century) to the present, or from Eastern Music. They are discussed from the analytical point of view. This course is designed mainly for music majors, and Basic Theory of Music, I-III, are prerequisite.
(Offered Alternate Years)
| MUS207 J | UNIT:3 WINTER |
Studies in Music History I
Topics are chosen from Western Music from the Ancient to the end of the Baroque period (c. mid-18th century), or from Eastern Music. They are discussed from the historical point of view. Basic Theory of Music, I-III, are not prerequisite, and non-music majors can be accommodated.
(Offered Alternate Years)
| MUS208 E | UNIT:3 SPRING |
Studies in Music History II
Topics are chosen from Western Music from the beginning of the Baroque period (early 17th century) to the present, or from Eastern Music. They are discussed from the historical point of view. Basic Theory of Music, I-III, are not prerequisite, and non-music major can be accommodated.
(Offered Alternate Years)
| MUS301 J | UNIT:3 SPRING |
Studies in Music Performance I
To study the performance practice of Western music (vocal or instrumental) through selected examples, and to apply the knowledge of Western music history and theory to the practice. To take this course, sufficient knowledge of music history and theory are necessary. It is desirable that students take all music major courses in the 100 and 200-levels. Open only to students who are permitted by the instructor.
| MUS302 E | UNIT:3 WINTER |
Studies in Music Performance II
This course examines aspects of the performance practices of music from non-western instrumental and vocal musical traditions, using specific musical examples. Historical and theoretical knowledge will be applied in a practical manner. To take this course, sufficient knowledge of music history and theory are necessary. It is desirable that students take all music major courses in the 100 and 200-levels. Open only to students who are permitted by the instructor.
| MUS381 J/E | UNIT:3 SPRING |
Advanced Studies in Music I
An intensive study of music theory, analysis and literature. Assignments are given regularly. To take this course, sufficient knowledge of music history and theory are necessary. It is desirable that students take all music major courses in the 100 and 200-levels. Open only to students who are permitted by the instructor.
| MUS382 E/J | UNIT:3 AUTUMN |
Advanced Studies in Music II
An intensive study of music theory, analysis and literature. Assignments are given regularly. To take this course, sufficient knowledge of music history and theory are necessary. It is desirable that students take all music major courses in the 100 and 200-levels. Open only to students who are permitted by the instructor.
| STH391 | UNIT:3/(9) EVERY TERM |
Senior Thesis
Senior students, under the guidance of an advisor, will select a subject related to their major and prepare a senior thesis. The final product should represent the efforts of one year of sustained and rigorous thinking, research, and writing. Required of all students in their senior year.