32-3674 Repertoire and Performance Traditions

In this course, students will study the evolution of music literature and performance practices. The course will also examine the technological advances, culture, traditions and mores that have contributed to stylistic development. Materials include musical scores, lyrics, historical treatises, and historical recordings and videos. Students will analyze and compare selections from each of the historical periods studied and may perform representative examples. Specific sections will be offered for vocal and instrumental students, with sections for different disciplines as numbers warrant.

2 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 32-2122 Theory III and 32-2381 Techniques for Improvisation I or 32-2122 Theory III and 32-3531 Vocal Improvisation I