MUS 4320 - The Nineteenth-Century Symphony: History, Performance and Analysis

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Nineteenth-century symphony from middle-period Beethoven to early Mahler. Aesthetics of absolute music and program music. Performance practice considered through historical recordings. Detailed analysis of selected examples.
General Education Requirement(s): Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 3332, MUS 2214, MUS 2215; and WRT 1060 or equivalent with a grade of (C) or higher