FORM AND ANALYSIS SEMINAR

MUSIC 925

Course Description

Explore musical analysis, using different techniques to study various types of music. Engage with music's structure and meaning, with an emphasis on performance and listening skills.

Prerequisties

Declared in Music: Performance MM or DMA, Music: Education MM, Music MA, PHD, or doctoral minor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average

3.45

No change from Historical

Completion Rate

90%

No change from Historical

A Rate

60%

No change from Historical

Class Size

100% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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