Upon completion, students will:
1) recognize styles by ear and from the score;
2) discuss evolution and contexts of the major styles and 
genres;
3) learn about issues in historical performance and 
interpretation.

Main topics: Medieval theory and aesthetics; Gregorian chant; 
secular monophony; sacred polyphony; Ars Nova; transition to 
Renaissance; Burgundian school; Franco-Flemish sacred and 
secular music; national styles; madrigal; 16th-c sacred music; 
transition to Baroque; origins of opera; early Baroque 
instrumental music; High Baroque opera in Italy, France, 
England; 17th-c sacred music; concerto and trio sonata; late 
Baroque masters.