MUSC 333 - Studies in Vocal Literature: (subtitle)

2021-2022 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A seminar focusing on repertoire composed for the voice, delimited by the subtitle in a given semester (e.g., The History of Opera, Mozart’s Operas, The Operas of Verdi and Wagner, The History of Art Song), and considered within the musical and cultural context of its day. Emphasis is on developments in musical style and performance practice, as well as significant composers, celebrated singers, analytical/performing interpretations, and the relationships between text and music, voice and instrument, as relevant. Activities central to the course include listening to, viewing, analyzing and discussing representative compositions. Attendance at specific musical performances is required.

Prerequisite(s): MUSC 227.
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit with different subtitles
Offered: Spring Semester - Odd Years