Important musicians and musical styles of the Romantic Period. Emphasis on developments in piano literature, the symphony orchestra and opera. Listening to selected recordings and attendance at local concerts.

Credits: 3
Hours: 3 Class Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the conventions and methods of music in the Romantic Period.
2. Recognize and analyze nuance and complexity of meaning through critical reflections on text, visual images, or artifacts.
3. Demonstrate and understanding of music in the Romantic Period and the creative process inherent therein.
4. Identify the important movements and individual composers of the century and the contributions of each to stylistic progress.