MUSC 331 - Studies in Keyboard Literature: (subtitle)

2021-2022 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A seminar focusing on repertoire composed for the keyboard, delimited by the subtitle in a given semester (e.g., The History of Keyboard Literature, Keyboard Literature of the Classical Period, Twentieth-Century Keyboard Literature, The Keyboard as Chamber Instrument), and considered within the musical and cultural context of its day. Emphasis is on developments in musical style, performance practice, and instrument construction, as well as significant composers, celebrated performers, and contrasting analytical/performing interpretations. Activities central to the course include listening to, analyzing and discussing representative compositions. Attendance at specific musical performances is required.

Prerequisite(s): MUSC 227 or permission of instructor.
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit with different subtitles
Offered: Fall Semester - Even Years