MUH 150A - Contemporary Music: Connections to the Past

With today’s music as a departure point, this course will examine specific periods and styles of the past that have shaped contemporary music. Although some world traditions will be studied, the course will focus primarily on Western classical music as well as departures into progressive rock and alternative. A particular semester might deal with Beethoven and the elevation of art music, Gregorian chant and its connection to Eastern European composers, or minimalism and the crossover into heavy metal. Open ears and an adventurous mind are critical. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 4