MUSC 3430 Choral Literature

A survey of choral literature from the Renaissance to the present with particular emphasis on performance.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

MUSC 2120 and MUSC 2130

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: day as needed

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Develop knowledge a strong knowledge base of choral music repertoire from the Renaissance to the present.
2. Understand the stylistic differences between choral music styles of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and 20th century and Contemporary periods.
3. Have experience in programming choral music for the church year, with particular attention given to the textual connection between the music and liturgy.
4. Have experience in programming sacred choral music for school settings, with the understanding of its integral artistic value.