It introduces them to the often knotty problems surrounding the performance of medieval music through study and live performance. Finally, it attempts to impart to students a greater understanding of how and why specific musical repertories developed during the period by examining the musical patronage system that supported musicians and fostered musical composition. On order at Univ. Two copies on reserve in Music Library. Copies on reserve in the Music Library.
Attendance is taken daily.
To be excused from a class for any reason other than illness students must notify the professor prior to the class. Students with more than 3 unexcused absences will have their final grade lowered. Quizzes are in-class, closed book examinations on pieces and information covered by the lectures and readings. Test 3 will be entirely take-home. The final exam will consist of 100 multiple choice questions.