Music of Women Composers

MHIS-347

A seminar course on the female contribution to various musical traditions from antiquity to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the changing roles of, and attitudes towards, women as composers, conductors, performers, etc. More specifically, this class examines the achievements of women musicians in the light of societal expectations, impositions, limitations, and attitudes through large and small group discussions. Students will complete journal entries, writing projects, peer review editing, and small group presentations.

Credits
2
Prerequisites
MHIS-201, MHIS-202, MHIS-203, or MHIS-252
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Semesters Offered
Spring Only
Location
Boston
Department
LART
Course Chair
Marcela Castillo-Rama
Taught By
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