Writing About Music and Writing Well

Harvard FAS

This is a practical course about writing lucidly, creatively, and well. Whether you are a composer, historian, performer, ethnographer, or music theorist, your professional responsibilities will include writing: articles, essays, program notes, artist statements, books, but also applications for grants and jobs (in academic settings, or in the outside world). We’ll reflect on methods and strategies for writing as well as the ethics of writing in the age of Generative AI. Readings include…