A survey of representative 20th-century musical works, introducing the compositional techniques and aesthetic approaches of their composers. Major styles from post-Romanticism to minimalism are included. Special analytical approaches are introduced. Prentice-Hall History of Music Series, H. Wiley Hitchcock, editor. Class attendance is required.
Students are always responsible for material covered when they are absent.
Assignments will not be accepted after the due date, nor make-up opportunities offered for quizzes, except under extraordinary circumstances. If unavoidable conflicts are foreseen they should be discussed in advance. See attached schedule for dates of quizzes and exams. On a separate handout, semester goals are specified for independent work with the Practica Musica program available to students in Presser 218. This work must be completed by the last class meeting.