MUS 262 - Music History II

MUS 142 or consent of instructor. Prior election of MUS 261 recommended. (3) H.

Continuation of MUS 261, from the Classical period through the early 20th century. Emphasis on development and subsequent breakdown of classical forms and investigation of philosophical, political and economic influences on music and performance practices. Significant attention to score analysis; students must identify excerpts visually and aurally.