MUSC 342 - The Symphony

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

This course examines the symphony orchestra as both a musical ensemble and a cultural institution. Students will have the opportunity to attend concerts, engage in musical analysis, and survey the contributions of composers from the eighteenth through the twenty-first centuries. We will explore the concepts of musical form, style, and orchestration through live performance and critical listening assignments. The course will also address the significant changes in audiences since the eighteenth century, and more specifically the symphony's relevance in today'smusical climate. Prerequisite: MUSC 210 or permission of the instructor. Three hours. Mr. Doering.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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