MUFHL 416

Studies in Contemporary Composition Techniques, Performance, and Literature

This course focuses on the creation, performance, and literature of 20th and 21st Century concert music. Students will both create original works and analyze existing compositions as we research trends in art and music. This class will focus primarily on music as it developed and evolved from the European classical tradition and took new shape in the Americas. Topics may include: European classical music heritage, American classical and art music, jazz, film music, European avant garde, world music, and minimalism.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54 hours LEC