For students who have already taken Music Since 1950 (CBMH 3105), this course is an opportunity to further explore a variety of topics that were explored during that course in greater detail: e.g. serialism, indeterminacy, minimalism, free jazz, rock, hip-hop, contemporary opera, Broadway musicals, new orchestra music, etc. A significant portion of the semester will be devoted to detailed analyses of specific compositions and recordings. Students will hone their skills writing about music in a critical manner and placing music in a historical context. Emphasis will be placed on experiencing music in live performance as well as on recordings.

For students who have already taken Music Since 1950 (CBMH 3105), this course is an opportunity to further explore a variety of topics that were explored during that course in greater detail: e.g. serialism, indeterminacy, minimalism, free jazz, rock, hip-hop, contemporary opera, Broadway musicals, new orchestra music, etc. A significant portion of the semester will be devoted to detailed analyses of specific compositions and recordings. Students will hone their skills writing about music in a critical manner and placing music in a historical context. Emphasis will be placed on experiencing music in live performance as well as on recordings.