Lively Arts

Weekly lectures by guest artists and faculty, group discussions in residence halls and Fine Arts Center classrooms, attendance at Fine Arts Center Performing Arts Series events, Department of Music and Dance events, and University Museum of Contemporary Art exhibitions. Presents an international perspective emphasizing cultural and social diversity. Topics include elements and styles of Western European "classical" music; artistic expression of African-American culture in jazz; styles, choreography and production of dance; theater; photography and visual art.

Appreciation-Intro

Survey of music of the European classical tradition. Music fundamentals, forms, and styles from the Medieval period to the 20th century. Listening to representative recordings of various stylistic periods. Concert attendance outside class time required. (Gen.Ed. AT)

Composition Class I

Semester 1: Exercises in free composition concentrating in small forms. Individual lessons or small group instruction (no more than 3). Semester 2: Continuation of basic compositional materials with emphasis on larger forms. Prerequisites: MUSIC 312 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
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