The first of two courses offering a comprehensive overview of the history of the piano and its most significant repertory. Level I covers the time period from early baroque to the romantic era. Materials will include readings, assigned listening, and in-class performances and presentations. There will be a least one assigned paper, as well as other activities at the discretion of the instructor. Offered every other year. Required of all piano majors in their second or third years. Piano Lit I and II should be taken sequentially if possible.

The first of two courses offering a comprehensive overview of the history of the piano and its most significant repertory. Level I covers the time period from early baroque to the romantic era. Materials will include readings, assigned listening, and in-class performances and presentations. There will be a least one assigned paper, as well as other activities at the discretion of the instructor. Offered every other year. Required of all piano majors in their second or third years. Piano Lit I and II should be taken sequentially if possible.