MUS-458: Music History and Literature III
Music of the Twentieth Century
Instructor: Dr. William
S. Carson
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Course Description
Study of the composers and musical developments in European and
American Art Music in the 20th century with an introduction to music from other
world cultures. Samples of a broad spectrum of musical life in the twentieth
century, including Art Music in common practice: orchestral, choral, band,
chamber music, and solo repertoire, both instrumental and vocal; Musical
Theater; Jazz; Pop; Music of Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America,
Australia and New Zealand. Compositional techniques, style characteristics, and
relationships will be emphasized. This
course will also introduce some computer applications for musicians.
Text and Reference Material
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Eric Salzman, Twentieth-Century Music, Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall,
2002
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Handouts for Music of the Twentieth Century, Cedar Rapids, IA: Privately
Published, 2008
Class Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Thursday, 11:00 - 11:50 p.m.
Marquis Hall Ray Rehearsal Room, Room 201
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