MUS 44 - Song Literature

Institution:

Long Island University-C W Post Campus

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Description:

This course is a historical survey of song literature. Students perform examples of song literature from the 17th century to the present. Both music and poetry are analyzed and discussed in historical perspective. The course is taught jointly by a singer, a pianist and a musicologist. Open to both Music and non-Music majors. Intended for singers and pianists, but open to non-performers as well. The art of grouping songs by text, composers and style periods is taught as well as research methods for writing program notes. This course presents the opportunity to perform excerpts from the song literature with a complete understanding of the repertory.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.liu.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 299-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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