MUS 450 - Musical Styles and Expression

The course explores the notion of style as an expressive category in select repertories and works from the classical, jazz, world, and popular traditions. Through analyses of musical works and performances, readings, presentations, and creative hands-on projects, the class will examine rhetorical aspects of musical styles ranging from the Italian madrigal to modern popular music. Course Code: R. Open only to music majors or permission of instructor.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Code: R. Open only to music majors or permission of instructor. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: irregular offering.

Credits: 3