Musical Drama ((3))

Catalog description

This course is an exploration, for the upper division general student, of the world of opera, and other dramatic vocal music genres, focused on the story telling that can result from the synthesis of music and drama. This exploration is realized by analysis of selected works, examination of literary sources, observation of various historical and stylistic genres, and studying operatic and theatrical customs all within the contemporaneous social and artistic milieu of the works under consideration. Music reading skill is not required from non-music majors. The class may apply for the music major with additional assignment requirements and approval of the faculty.