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Hymnology (MUS 334)

Term: 2010 - 2011 Spring

Faculty

Shawn-Allyce WhiteShow MyInfo popup for Shawn-Allyce White
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (1/7/2011 - 4/30/2011) Location: MAIN MSC
Tue-Thu, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (1/12/2011 - 5/7/2011) Location: MAIN MSC

Description

MUS 334 Hymnology Three credit hours

An in-depth examination of the music and texts of hymns of various styles and genres. Emphasizes performance
practices of hymns; procedures for choosing hymns theologically and thematically compatible with liturgies;
seasonal and special church services; musical analysis of selected hymn repertoires; and historical developments of
congregational song to the present. Students present individual reports and papers on topics relating to the history
and musical genres and styles of hymns. Prerequisites: MUS 143 and 144.