This course explores music from the mid-18th century through the end of the 19th century. This era is often considered a high point in the history of musical art, and for good reason: a great deal of extraordinary music originated at that time. Music also served as a crucially important cultural venue for the negotiation of evolving social values and tensions. Through a mix of listening, reading, discussion, and written work, students will develop an understanding of representative works from this time and of music's social and cultural roles, as well as sharpen their appreciation of this music. Special emphasis is placed on issues of social identity, gender, and critical reception, as well on the aesthetic power of music. Previous musical experience is helpful, but not required.
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
Year
Fall
Spring
Summer
Intersession
2030
7%2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018.
62%2030 Spring: 62% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2018.
7%2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018.
8%2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029
6%2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017.
67%2029 Spring: 67% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2017.
6%2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017.
7%2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028
5%2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016.
71%2028 Spring: 71% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2016.
5%2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016.
7%2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027
5%2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015.
74%2027 Spring: 74% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2015.
5%2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015.
6%2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2026
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
2025
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2024
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2023
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2022
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2021
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2020
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2019
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
2018
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
2017
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2016
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
ForecastUnder 15%15–39%40–69%70–89%90%+Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sectionsNot offeredNo data for term
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a
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Meeting times
Most recent first
Tue, Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PMEstabrook Hall FMC2026202320212006
Mon, Thu, 1:25 PM–2:40 PMEstabrook Hall FMC20252018
Tue, Fri, 2:50 PM–4:05 PMEstabrook Hall FMC20242009
Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PMEstabrook Hall FMC2022
Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AMEstabrook Hall FMC201920102007
Tue, Thu, 9:00 AM–10:15 AMEstabrook Hall FMC2013
Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PMEstabrook Hall FMC201220112008
Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:00 AM–11:50 AMEstabrook Hall FMC20052004