A course designed to develop a sensitivity to and better understanding of music production, and to increase awareness of style. Study of materials and structural and expressive principles of music, instrumental and vocal media performance styles and great performers. Study of main genres of Western music with special regard to music dramatic forms and to functions of music in the theatre, historical backgrounds, cultural patterns, comparison with contemporary trends in theatre. Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: THP 202 or THP 402. Antirequisites: MUS 101, MUS 201 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
