Senior Seminar: Sonata Form

This is a course for all senior music majors that offers in-depth study of music and integrates the perspectives of the performer, historian, theorist, and composer. This seminar will focus on an advanced study of sonata form, beginning with the Classical-era works of Mozart and Haydn and then moving into large examples from the Romantic period including syphonic movements and concertos. We will also examine other works, ranging from pop songs, jazz charts, and 20th and 21st century music that makes use of various sonata-like procedures. All music majors are required to take this course in the fall of their senior year. 3 hrs. lect.