COND 558T Secular Choral Literature

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the expansive repertoire of secular choral music, spanning from 1450 to the 21st century. Specific composers of interest will include, but are not limited to, Arcadelt, de Rore, Gabrieli, Strozzi, Morley, Gibbons, Handel, Schumann, Brahms, Vaughan Williams, Britten, Barber, Ligeti, Frances-Hoad, and Esmail. Students will be expected to complete weekly assigned research, reading and listening assignments, as well as prepare a short presentation for each class meeting. Grading will be based on daily attendance, class presentations, participation in class discussions, a midterm examination and a final examination.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

(COND 500/Studio or CHOR 500/Studio or Instructor Permission)