MUS 2054 - History of Music in the Western Tradition

1 Course Unit(s)
Survey of major styles, aesthetic trends, genres, forms and musicians in the Western art music tradition, from antiquity to the present day, with emphasis on the repertoire of the common practice period. Evolving social, political and cultural landscapes in Europe and the United States will inform the exploration. Students will be introduced to the special challenges of discussing and writing about music. Required of all music majors and minors.

General Education Requirement(s): Cultural Traditions: Western or Upper-level Liberal Arts; Writing Intensive
Prerequisite(s): MUS 1864
Corequisite(s): None
Pre/Corequisite(s): None