Courses
The Music of J.S. Bach
A study of the aesthetic and compositional bases of representative works of J.S. Bach, placing the music in a cultural, biographical, and musicological context.
The Music of Igor Stravinsky
An in-depth examination of representative works spanning Stravinsky's total creative output. Concentration on listening and analysis of representative works.
History of Western Music 1
A survey of the major styles in Western music from about A.D. 600 to the conclusion of the baroque. This includes a summary of ancient music.
The Symphonies of Jean Sibelius
Analysis of the development of the Sibelius style from the first through the seventh symphonies.
History of Western Music 2
A survey of the major styles in Western music from the early classical period to the present.
Seminal Composers of the 20th Century
An in-depth examination of composers whose work has proven of lasting importance, not only in and of itself, but also because of its influence on contemporary compositional styles.
Japanese Music and Instruments
A study of Japan's musical history and life, including: music of Shinto and Buddhism; music of the court and theater (gagaku, nogaku, kabuki); music of Japan's instruments (biwa, shakuhac
Analysis of Sonata Forms
A comparative, historical study of sonata forms from the baroque period to the present.
General Music History 1
A survey of the major styles in Western music from about A.D. 600 to the conclusion of the baroque period.
Music of Women Composers
A survey course on the female contribution to the art of music from the Middle Ages to the present.
General Music History 2
A survey of the major styles in Western and non-Western music from the early classical period to the present.
Maurice Ravel: The Man and His Music
This course surveys the life and music of Maurice Ravel, one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century.
Concert Music after 1945
A survey course offering an overview of musical trends that have dominated concert music since World War II, with emphasis on symphonic and chamber music.
African American Composers
This course will discuss the contributions that African American composers have made to classical music from the late 19th century to the 21st century.
Dmitri Shostakovich: His Music and Life
This course combines historical, theoretical, and psychological aspects of research on the life of Dmitri Shostakovich and the majority of his works.
Music of Olivier Messiaen
A study of the music, ideas, and philosophy of Olivier Messiaen; examination of Messiaen's text on composition, Technique de mon langage musical (The Technique of My Musical Language); study o
Style Analysis of Classical and Romantic Music
Analysis of representative works from the classical and romantic periods. Emphasis on compositional practice and stylistic distinction.
In the Mix: Contemporary Composition Approaches in Discussion on Form, Aesthetic, and Style
This course draws from a wide variety of classical and contemporary compositionalforms, styles, and concepts.
Style Analysis of 20th-Century Music
Study of music from the early 20th century to the present. Examination of the development of mainstream serial, electronic, aleatoric, and experimental composition.
The Music of John Cage and Morton Feldman: Sound-Time-Process
John Cage and Morton Feldman were two of the most influential composers of the 20th century.