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Davis, CA 95616

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History Track

The track in history involves extensive work in analyzing the interplay between composers, musicians, patrons, and cultural influences or historical events as they relate to the development of a particular musical style, genre, or idea. At the end of the track, students should be able to synthesize a piece of research into a sound thesis. Students who choose a track in history often continue their studies at a graduate level in the field of musicology. Those who wish to pursue particularly intensive studies in history should elect to take the honors track in place of the regular track. Students wishing to focus on ethnomusicology within the history track should consult their adviser as well as a member of the ethnomusicology faculty.


Track Course Work

History Track
(37 units total)

16 required units:

MUS 121. Topics in Music History (two quarters, different subjects) (4-4)
MUS 124A-B. History of Western Music (3-3)
MUS 195. Senior Project (2)

At least 9 units selected from:

MUS 130. Applied Study of Music (1)
MUS 131. Applied Study of Music (2)
MUS 140. University Jazz Band (2)
MUS 141. University Symphony (2)
MUS 142. University Chamber Singers (2)
MUS 143. University Concert Band (2)
MUS 144. University Chorus (2)
MUS 145. Early Music Ensemble (2)
MUS 146. Chamber Music Ensemble (1)
MUS 147. University Wind Ensemble (2)
MUS 154. University Gospel Choir (2)

At least 12 units selected from:

MUS 101A-B. Advanced Theory (4-4)
MUS 102. Tonal Counterpoint (4)
MUS 107A-B-C. Computer/Electronic Music (3-3-3)
MUS 108A-B. Orchestration (2-2)
MUS 113. Beginning Conducting (2)
MUS 114. Intermediate Conducting (2)
MUS 121. Topics in Music History (4)
MUS 122. Topics in Music Analysis (4)
MUS 198. Directed Group Study (1-5)
MUS 199. Special Study (1-5)

 Honors History Track

(41-45 units total)

14 required units:

MUS 101A-B. Advanced Theory (4-4)
MUS 124A-B. History of Western Music (3-3)

At least 6 units, resulting in an honors thesis:

MUS 194HA. Special Study for Honors Students (2-4)*
MUS 194HB. Special Study for Honors Students (2-4)*

At least 11 units selected from:

MUS 130. Applied Study of Music (1)
MUS 131. Applied Study of Music (2)
MUS 140. University Jazz Band (2)
MUS 141. University Symphony (2)
MUS 142. University Chamber Singers (2)
MUS 143. University Concert Band (2)
MUS 144. University Chorus (2)
MUS 145. Early Music Ensemble (2)
MUS 146. Chamber Music Ensemble (1)
MUS 147. University Wind Ensemble (2)
MUS 154. University Gospel Choir (2)

At least 10-14 units selected from:

MUS 108A-B. Orchestration (2-2)
MUS 121. Topics in Music History (4)
MUS 122. Topics in Music Analysis (4)

*Units to be determined in consultation with instructor and approved by department chair.