Course Description:
Provides a broad historical overview and stylistic analysis of dominant instrumental works, genres, and composers of the Western classical art music, primarily from the 17th century into the mid-20th century; this includes chamber music, symphonic literature, concertos, symphonic poems, and overtures. It will have students defining and using terminology as it pertains to orchestral and chamber music, demonstrating a deeper knowledge of the repertoire, and analyzing various chamber and symphonic works. .