MU 522 - History of the Symphony

Detailed study of the symphony as contributing form of western art music. Representative composers and works from the 17th-century to the present will be studied and analyzed, with emphasis on stylistic, constructional and performance components. Major works from the late 18th-century through the 20th-century will serve as the core of the study.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in music or permission instructor.
Repeatable for Credit No
Credits: 3