20th-Century Counterpoint

Department - COMP
Offered - Fall, Spring
Course number - CP-350

The course is based on the examination of different realms of 20th-century counterpoint through the detailed analysis of contrapuntal styles and techniques of leading innovative composers such as Ravel, Stravinsky, Shostakovich, Hindemith, Bart'ok, Messiaen, Honegger, Barber, and composers of the New Viennese School. More recent stages in the evolution of counterpoint will be studied in examples by Ligeti, Lutoslawski, Penderecki, Schnittke, and Gubaidulina, as well as contemporary American composers (including Berklee composers).

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Arnold Friedman
Prerequisites: CM-212, and CP-212 or CP-215
Required of: None
Electable by: All