MUS 303 - The Power of Music: A Journey from Ancient Greece to 18th Century Europe

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Long Island University-C W Post Campus

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Take a journey from music's early beginnings in Ancient Greece to concert music of the 18th century. Europe is a rich tour-de-force, encompassing colorful personalities, developing radical new styles, eliciting a full range of human emotions, and providing context to historical events. Music is in every aspect of life. Come discover the power of the Greek chorus; the intimate sounds of the cloister (with a field trip to New York to see the Cloisters Museum, an actual structure brought over from Europe ); the rise of the ruling force of the Church, to the rumblings of revolution in Europe and the 13 colonies. Experience the Power of Music to shape events, elicit emotions and shape memories. Fall, 3 credits Must be in Honors Program

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.liu.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 299-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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