MUSC 301 - Western Music in Historical Context

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SP, alternate years. A survey of the development of music in the Western classical tradition, highlighting key eras, genres, styles, and composers. Key themes of the course include how musical traditions change over time, how music shapes and reflects the social and intellectual contexts in which it dwells, and how narratives about the past are shaped by worldview. Prerequisite: MUSC 108.