We will examine a broad selection musical works that students will learn through listening and score study. Additionally, several readings outside the textbook will shed light on the political, scientific and social forces that helped shape the music of the time, or in some cases, were clearly shaped by the music of the time. In addition to the regularly scheduled class meetings at least one field trip to a Baroque opera performance and two movie viewings will be scheduled during the semester. Additional such events may be added as the need and inclination of the class dictates. Requirements Course requirements include reading and listening to be assigned regularly throughout the semester.
Punctual attendance is required at all lectures.
There will be a mid-term and a final exam. If you must miss an exam for a medical or other emergency, notify me as far ahead of the exam day as possible. There will be no make-up exams given in this course. The exams will be mostly listening identification, short answer, and essay questions. There will be two papers in the course, each 8-10 pages long.