Clarkie Catalog

MUSC101

BACH AND BEFORE

Clark Core HP History Perspective
This course is offered in a current or upcoming term. Check the official course schedule before registering.
Also listed under 4 other titles
  • Bach and Before: Studies in Music before 1750
  • BACH & BEFORE
  • HIST I: MED, REN, BAROQ
  • COURSE CANCELLED
Department
Music
Terms offered
22
Data refreshed
Sep 1, 2026

Description

This course explores music and musical life during the late Medieval and Early Modern eras, or from ca. 1100 to 1770 CE. The course covers a wide range of musical repertory, including outstanding examples from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The course takes particular interest in issues related to gender, music and the body, musical intersections beyond Europe, and the musical performance of extreme states of emotion. In addition to delving deeply into musical works, we will engage with cultural studies, social history, technology, and aesthetics. Previous musical experience and the ability to read music are helpful, but not required. Curiosity about music and the willingness to listen deeply to a range of musical styles are, however, absolutely necessary.

Syllabi

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Offering history & forecast 2016–2026

1995
2026
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 32% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 9 fall terms since 2018. 2030 Spring: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 spring terms since 2018. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 35% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 10 fall terms since 2017. 2029 Spring: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 spring terms since 2017. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 36% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 11 fall terms since 2016. 2028 Spring: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 spring terms since 2016. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 38% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 12 fall terms since 2015. 2027 Spring: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 spring terms since 2015. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2026 1 section Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2025 Not offered 1 section Not offered Not offered
2024 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2023 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2022 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2021 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2020 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2019 1 section Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2018 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2017 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2016 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term

Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.

Meeting times

Most recent first
  • Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM Estabrook Hall FMC 2026202520232021
  • Mon, Thu, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM Estabrook Hall FMC 20192011
  • Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Estabrook Hall FMC 2009
  • Tue, Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM Estabrook Hall FMC 2006
  • Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:00 AM–11:50 AM Estabrook Hall FMC 2004
  • Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 AM–10:50 AM Estabrook Hall FMC 2003
  • Tue, Thu, 1:15 PM–2:30 PM Estabrook Hall FMC 200220012000199919981997 +2 more Also offered in Fall 1996, Fall 1995
Credit-bearing sections of MUSC101
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2026Benjamin M. KorstvedtLecture1 9 of 25 enrolled24724
Spring 2025Benjamin M. KorstvedtLecture1 27 of 25 enrolled33967
Fall 2023Benjamin M. KorstvedtLecture1 26 of 25 enrolled22339
Fall 2021Benjamin M. KorstvedtLecture1 25 of 20 enrolled28308
Fall 2019Benjamin M. KorstvedtLecture1 22 of 20 enrolled27185
Fall 2017Benjamin M. KorstvedtLecture1 18 of 20 enrolled25931
Fall 2015Benjamin M. KorstvedtLecture1 15 of 25 enrolled24540
Fall 2013Benjamin M. KorstvedtLecture1 16 of 17 enrolled22920
Fall 2011Benjamin M. KorstvedtLecture1 20 of 20 enrolled21345
Fall 2009Benjamin M. KorstvedtLecture1 20 of 20 enrolled26423
Fall 2006Benjamin M. KorstvedtLecture1 12 of 20 enrolled24138
Fall 2004Benjamin M. KorstvedtLecture1 17 of 20 enrolled20133
Fall 2003Benjamin M. KorstvedtLecture1 7 of 20 enrolled20133
Fall 2002Benjamin M. KorstvedtLecture1 9 of 30 enrolled20445
Spring 2002UnlistedLecture1 0 of 0 enrolled36467
Fall 2001Gerald R. CastonguayLecture1 12 of 60 enrolled20445
Fall 2000Gerald R. CastonguayLecture1 13 of 60 enrolled20445
Fall 1999Gerald R. CastonguayLecture1 12 of 60 enrolled20445
Fall 1998Gerald R. CastonguayLecture1 8 of 60 enrolled20445
Fall 1997Barbara R. BarryLecture1 13 of 60 enrolled20445
Fall 1996Barbara R. BarryLecture1 11 of 60 enrolled20445
Fall 1995Barbara R. BarryLecture1 12 of 60 enrolled20445