MUS 414 - Romantic Era Music History & Literature

An intensive study of the repertoire and cultural context of nineteenth century music. Genres, styles, and compositional practice will be discussed, as well as the development of the discipline of music history and criticism. Students will be expected to participate regularly in class discussions, listening sessions, group analyses, and responses to class presentations. Small, independent research projects will be assigned by the instructor, with the possibility of one larger term project. Reading, writing, verbal presentation, and critical skills emphasized.

Credits: 3