Course Learning Goals and Objectives:
The Course learning goals and objectives are as follows:
Over the course of the semester, we will:
- Develop specific analytical knowledge of representative works in the literature, both through aural and score analysis
- Explore piano works in appropriate historical and social context
- Understand the stylistic approaches of a given composer when writing for the piano
- Trace the changes in piano compositional style over time
- Improve skills in speaking effectively about music in professional contexts
For assessment in this course, you should be able to:
- Apply prior analysis of specific works in order to recognize and discuss a given work in response to a prompt
- Use your study of style to recognize the likely composer of unfamiliar works
- Write effectively about style, analysis and historical context of piano music in essay form
These learning goals will be achieved and measured by:
- Daily class preparation through reading and listening
- Participation in class discussions
- Written examination
David Cartledge 