MUS 381 - Music, War and the Art of Persuasion (Honors)

3 Credit(s)

This course examines compositions written in response to two historical events of the 20th century—World War II and the Vietnam War. These works, both American and European, reflect the emerging voice of the composer, moving from demonstrations of support, to commentary on war and wartime events, to protest. It offers students the opportunity to investigate the art of composition from the creator’s perspective and to explore music’s power to communicate and persuade.