THYG 583 - 20th Century American Composition and Theory

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The New England Conservatory of Music

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Exploration through analysis, research, listening, and performance of innovative 20th-century American concert music, from Charles Ives to Ruth Crawford through Elliott Carter and John Cage; as well as important theoretical developments connected with American creation (including among others the theories of Charles Seeger, Howard Hanson, Harry Partch, Roger Sessions, and Milton Babbitt). (2 credits) Escot

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

necmusic.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 585-1100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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