Survey of Analytical Techniques ONLINE
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Beethoven’s Symphonies class taught by Michael Ruhling at New Sibley Library, Miller Center. // Summer classes at University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music July 13, 2016. // photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
DescriptionAn introduction to the basic techniques of tonal and non-tonal repertories, designed with the particular needs of the performance major in mind. The course introduces students to a broad range of techniques of analysis and their implications for performance. Short assignments and papers explore the basic analytical literature and evaluate the results of various analytical techniques.