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MHS 222 Introduction to Film Music (3, OD)
History and aesthetics of music written for Hollywood films. Exploration of the sociology, philosophy, psychology, and technique of film music. Review of the elements of musical style, with particular emphasis on their relation to the dramatic aspects of film. Written work emphasizing critical analysis of the use of music in various American film genres. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

MHS 231 Music History and Literature I (2, F)
Development of music from earliest times through the Renaissance. Principles of listening and style analysis. Literature and style of various schools. Listening, examination of scores, performance, research reports, lectures, discussion.

MHS 232 Music History and Literature II (2, S)
Continues MHS 231, from late Renaissance through Baroque (1750).

MHS 254 Music of World Cultures (3, OD)
Survey of Asian, Latin American, African, European music; listening experience, with research and analysis. Introduction to ethnomusicology, to broaden student’s perspective. Recommended for those interested in mission field or intercultural relations. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

MHS 333 Music History and Literature III (3, F)
Development of early classic through romantic music styles in cultural context. Principles of listening and style analysis. Introduction to basic bibliography and research. Principles of a Christian aesthetic.

MHS 334 Music History and Literature IV (3, S)
From late romantic through 20th century styles. Emphasis on individual research, writing, and class presentations. Evaluation of musical-cultural trends from a Christian perspective.

MLT 113 Masterworks of Sight and Sound (3, OD)
Introduction of art and music from classic age to present; concert and gallery attendance included. Satisfies fine arts requirement. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

MLT 211 Music and Listening: An Introduction (3, F&S)
Introduction to the study and enjoyment of classical masterpieces in music: recordings, outside biographical readings, reports on current musical events. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

MLT 450, 451, 452, 453 Brass, Woodwind, String and Percussion Literature (2, OD)
Survey of standard chamber, solo, and orchestral excerpt repertoire from the Baroque to the present. Emphasis on stylistic and interpretive traits, pedagogical issues and repertoire selection, major composers and representative works.

MLT 460 Vocal Literature (2, alt. S06)
Survey of standard vocal repertoire from the High Baroque to the present. Emphasis on stylistic and interpretive traits, pedagogical issues and repertoire selection, major composers and representative works.

MLT 470 Organ Literature (2, OD)
An examination of the history of the development of the organ and its literature from the middle ages to the present. Examination of style and structure and their impact on performance.

MLT 480 Piano Literature (2, S07)
An examination of the history of the development of the piano and its literature, including music written for early keyboard instruments which today is accepted as part of the piano repertoire. Emphasis on 18th, 19th, and 20th century repertory. Examination of style and structure and their impact on performance. Chamber music with piano, concerti, solo piano literature.