Catalog 2024-2025

MUS 381 Music History Survey II: 18th and 19th Centuries

A historical survey of Western musical tradition from the beginning of the 18th century through the end of the 19th century. This course traces the development of Western music, both sacred and secular music in various genres, in the late Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods. The course will place great emphasis on listening and study of music scores. The course is also designed to increase the students’ critical thinking skills and ability to write effectively about the aesthetics of Western music.

Baccalaureate Experience

(A) (HFA) (W)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MUS 123 and MUS 380. Music majors only or permission of the instructor.

Offered

spring semester