MUSC 420 - History of the Art Song

4 Hour(s) Credit
Surveys the diverse history, interpretation and poetic content of Italian, French, German and English/American art song (including folk songs and spirituals) from the Renaissance to the present. Includes text and musical analysis of representative works with emphasis on compositional styles and performance practices. Performance and pedagogical components including the mastering of art song recital programming.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.