MUS 221 - Advanced Chromaticism and Contemporary Analytic Techniques

Department: Music

Description: Study of advanced chromatic techniques used in music of the late nineteenth century. Study of contemporary analytic techniques used to study contemporary concert music including (but not limited to) modes, set theory, serialism, and rhythmic theory.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MUS 201

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM , Alex Stephenson 2.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
002 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:25 AM , Carl Schimmel 2.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM , Alex Stephenson 2.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Julian Hall 052 (JH 052)

Instructor: Alex Stephenson

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbook Special Instructions: same textbook as Mus 101 and 102 ebook also available WW Norton Digital resources for the textbooks is included with 1. textbook

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis (Recommended)

ISBN9780393893793

Authorclendenning/martin

Edition4th with full access

PublisherWW Norton

MSRP $320.25

002 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:25 AM , Carl Schimmel 2.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Julian Hall 052 (JH 052)

Instructor: Carl Schimmel

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbook Special Instructions: same textbook as Mus 101 and 102 ebook also available WW Norton Digital resources for the textbooks is included with 1. textbook

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Musicians Guide to Theory and Analysis (Recommended)

ISBN9780393442434

AuthorClendinning and Marvin

Edition4th

PublisherWW Norton

MSRP $113.25

Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis (Required)

ISBN9780393893793

Authorclendenning/martin

Edition4th with full access

PublisherWW Norton

MSRP $320.25