It is designed to introduce the student to the world of music in both theory and experience. Containing discussions on how we, as individuals, perceive music, the course will address the different levels of perceiving music. There will be several concerts throughout the semester which the class will attend together. These live performances, together with a variety of recordings, will provide useful tools for discussion and comparison of the students' own work. Offered as needed.
Emphasis is on eliciting from the students a critical reading of the texts.
Seminar discussions, written analysis, oral reports, as well as term papers are required for participants. Professors from various departments of the College participate. Offered as needed. FA 413 Austrian Culture and Fine Arts 3 credits An introduction to the culture and arts of Austria, with particular attention to Vienna. Painting, sculpture, architecture, urban planning, and music are examined in historical perspective.