SEMINAR-INSTRUMENTAL LITERATURE

MUSIC 550

Examines a select body of Western art music composed for percussion during the twentieth and twenty-first Centuries. Important compositional styles and repertoire will be presented and discussed with an emphasis on historical perspective and compositional technique.

MUSIC 591

Survey of organ literature with parallel study of organ design and construction.

MUSIC 791

Applied piano literature including representative works from all periods.

MUSIC 792

Comprehensive study of vocal literature including representative works from various periods.

MUSIC 796

Comprehensive study of major works for single instrument and piano with primary focus on interpretive and technical issues for the collaborative musician.