MUS 569 - Perspectives on the Performance of Music Since 1945

The course focuses on issues of performance of music written after 1945 from technical, conceptual and aesthetic perspectives. Weekly assignments will be focused around topics such as: notation; extended techniques; rhythmic practices; performing with electronics; structure and analysis; the theatricality of performance; music and the political; interpretation and style, including cross-cultural and cross-gentre works; and indeterminacy/choice/improvisation.

3 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Offered Spring