MUL 322 - Music of the Classic Era

Institution:

Grace College and Theological Seminary

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Description:

An exploration of the birth and development of the classical style in music. By looking into the beginnings of musical classicism within the second quarter of the 18th century, this course will show how composers in the pre-classical era experimented to create new forms, genres, and media that led to the exquisite contributions of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. Symphonic, chamber, keyboard, choral, and operatic works will be studies from historical and analytical points of view. Surrounded by the explosive events of both the French and the American revolution, the works of classical composers were influenced by many cultural and sociological issues, which will also be studied. This era is also called the Age of Enlightenment, the ideas of which were heavily influential upon such minds as Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, as well as upon such artists and writers as Rameau, Handel, Rousseau, Quantz, C.P.E. Bach, Gluck, Kant and Burney. Documents written by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven will be discussed along with their musical works. Skills in formal analysis, critical listening and style recognition will be stressed throughout this course. Prerequisite: MUL 303, junior standing, or permission of instructor. Three hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.grace.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 372-5100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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