We most often focus on music digested through concert performance. However, music is sought out, heard and understood in a variety of ways outside concerts and as such, it integrates itself much more deeply into culture. In this class, we will examine landmark cultural events and traditions in which music plays a pivotal role, including classical music’s ties to patriotism, film music, use of music in sporting events, its association with social causes and more. We will examine why music is a pivotal aspect of these things and how it serves as a means of connection for individuals engaging with these various faces of culture.
Semester Offered
Fall/Spring