Music
Lawren Young
Administrator
ly332@nyu.edu
(212) 998-8302
24 Waverly Place, Room 268
New York, NY, 10003
Dept. Homepage
http://www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/music/index.html
UG Course Offerings
http://www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/music/Fall_2009_Ugrad.html
Overview:
Students pursuing a major or minor in music gain proficiency in theory, history, criticism, and interpretation of music traditions throughout the world. At the same time, music students develop skills in analysis, critical thinking, composition, and writing that are valuable across disciplines.
In addition to a curriculum designed for majors and minors, the department offers a wide range of innovative courses - in historical musicology, ethnomusicology, popular music, music theory, composition, historical performance, jazz, and the emerging field of sound studies - that are addressed to the general student.
Special Information:
Certain courses require students to be able to read music, which usually also require access codes. Similarly, courses above the 100-level also require access code from the administrator. There are no forms. The student can simply call or e-mail Lawren Young. Depending on the size and level of the course, the department may or may not be able to allow the student to enroll. Some of the department's upper level courses require prior music theory experience. Students with questions about this prerequisite may also contact Lawren Young.
Generally, the department promotes V71.0003 (The Art of Listening) or V71.0020 (Elements of Music) to non-majors. Neither requires an access code and both are considered introductory courses.
Liberal Arts
Humanities
