MUSC 101BWestern Music History (1750-1910)
Surveys major developments in European (and some U.S.-American) composition, performance practice, style and aesthetics, and music business (patronage, institutions, publishing, etc.) between approximately 1750 and 1910. Second quarter of a three-quarter chronological study of Western music. Coordinated lectures, readings, listening, and analysis of representative works.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 30A and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; or by instructor permission.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
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| 01 | Lecture | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/18 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Music Center 138 | C. J. Pratorius | Open 10/18 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
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| Chris Pratorius | 4.7 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 100% | 9 |
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