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MUS 255

Music History II Compositions Cultures and Connections from the Late Classical Period to the Present

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course surveys Western art music history from the late Classical period to the present. In its examination of composers, works, and musical cultures, the course is attentive to both historical context (including the relationships between music and other disciplines, such as politics, philosophy, literature, and visual art) and connections with repertoire across musical traditions and eras.

Prerequisites & course information

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours Prerequisite(s): MUS 155 or permission of the undergraduate program chair of music. Note: Rudimentary music theory knowledge and a basic ability to read music are recommended. Students with credit for MUS 151 may not take MUS 255 for credit.

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