The Symphony: Evolution of Genre
MUSC 246
Fall 2024
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This course will explore cultural settings and key elements in development of the orchestra as a performing force, conducting as an art form, organology, and music history, by means of tracing the evolution of a single genre: the symphony (from 1750s through 1950s). Preliminary list of composers includes J. Haydn, W. A. Mozart, M. Martines, L. v. Beethoven, J. Bologne, F. Schubert, F. Mendelssohn, H. Berlioz, P. Tchaikovsky, J. Brahms, A. Dvorzak, A. Beach, L. Farrenc, G. Mahler, J. Sibelius, F. Price, W. Grant Still, R. Vaughan Williams, D. Shostakovich, S. Prokofiev. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (MUSC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
short paper - 10%, two presentations - 20%, four listening exams - 60%, participation (quizzes, readings, discussions) - 10% |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Potemkina,Nadya Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: OLIN327B; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 12 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 2 | | |
| Seats Available: 8 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
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