Their are four units in this course each of which culminates in a paper of three to five pages in length. A topic proposal is due by midsemester. Students will be expected to write 4-5 papers in this course. There are no writing assignments. The focus of this course is on the creation of music using electronic instruments and computers.
Students submit musical compositions, but no formal assignments involving English-language writing.
The course focuses on Western European music from the Medieval period through 1550. The course focuses on Western European music from the late Renaissance through the Classic era. Each unit will culminate in a paper challenging the student to articulate the social and artistic forces that historically shaped and currently influence music making in the area under study. The traditional and contemporary musical practices of Africa and the Middle East are examined in their social and cultural contexts. There will be no exams in this course.