EVDOL 29 - A Survey of Vocal Literature from the 17-21st Centuries

This history based course is designed to survey the development, style and performance practice of Western solo vocal literature from the seventeenth century to the present. Emphasis in the Fall semester will be on the history and development of solo Italian Art Song as well as the repertoire of England and The United States. The Spring semester will focus on the history and development of German lieder and the French mélodie, with particular emphasis on style and poetry. 

This class is open to singers who would like more understanding on the historical background and performance practice of their art song repertoire as well as non-singers would like to gain a deeper appreciation of solo vocal literature and its artistic development. Listening, analysis and reading will be recommended each week. This is a music history class and no performance is required. The ability to read music is a benefit but is not required.