Music and the Construction of National Identity

3 credits · Undergraduate

An in-depth exploration of the tools used to construct national musical identities during the long nineteenth century (ca. 1789-1914), including compositional style, performance techniques, and music criticism. Addresses topics from Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Americas. Prerequisite: B.Mus. and B.Mus.Arts students and second majors: MUSL 3100; music minors: MUSL 1200 or 2200W; or permission of instructor. SPRING. [3] Shadle.