Music, War and Peace

Catalog description

A study of select historical moments from primarily European and American culture as viewed through the lens of music about war and peace. A limited number of international musical excerpts and readings are also included. Musical selections range from antiquity to the present and include serious art music and popular art music of an era. Students critically evaluate the historical record, philosophical attitudes and values embedded in the society about war and peace as presented by the musical works. This course is managed as a seminar that meets the fine arts core requirement. Course Attributes: Creative Persp / Explorations, ERS Focus Elective College of Arts & Sciences Music & Theatre