This course will cover the historical period between the end of WWII and present and it will include four major units:
There will be four assignments:
(due February 9)
(due February 21 - March 16)
(due April 13)
(due April 25 - May 4)
Also expect a few short quizzes (some take-home) to be given in order to gauge your theoretical background and/or your understanding of the material.
There will be a number of required readings (articles by Boulez, Brun, Cage, Pierce, Stockhausen, Xenakis, etc.) which will be discussed in class. Participation in such discussins will count toward the final grade.
There will be a comprehensive Final : Saturday, May 7, 1:30 - 4:30 pm.
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