MUSC 227 - F/Music in Western Civilization Since 1750

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): The Arts

A study of music in the history of Western civilization from 1750 to the present, considered within the context of the political, social, and cultural conditions of the various historical periods. Emphasis will be placed not only on stylistic developments within the field of music, but also on interrelationships between music, art, and literature. Listening to, analyzing, and discussing representative compositions will be central to the course. (Attendance at musical performances will be required.) Offered every spring.

Prerequisite(s): MUSC 110 or MUSC 189 or an equivalent background in music theory.