Selected Topics in Music Literature for Non-Majors (175-0-1)

Topic

History of Chamber Music

Instructors

Devin Paul Kaveler

Meeting Info

RCMA Lower Level 111: Mon, Wed 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

Chamber music refers to music written for small groups of players, to be performed in a royal court, private home, or (later) public recital hall. Over the course of its history - from the 16th century to the present - chamber music has served as an important locus of musical innovation, from Monteverdi's madrigals to the string quartets of Haydn, Beethoven and Shostakovich. Our course will explore this broad category of musicking from the perspective of its composers, performers, distinctive styles and genres, as well as its relation to certain categories of experience such as: class, politics, religion, gender, and the family. We will take an expansive view of the term "chamber music," allowing us to explore additional musical forms outside of the strictly Western classical tradition. In-class learning is discussion based, with the expectation of weekly reading and listening outside of class time. Assessments will include in-class participation as well as reading quizzes, listening reflections, and two in-class exams. The ability to read music is not required.

Class Materials (Required)

None required for purchase. All materials will be made available through CANVAS.

Class Attributes

Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
SoC Additional Distro