Catalog 2021-2022

MUS 381 Music History Survey II: 18th Century Classical Period and 19th Century Romanticism

A historical survey of Western musical tradition from the second half 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 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.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Music majors only or permission of the instructor.

Distribution

(A) (HFA) (W)

Offered

spring semester