Contemplating Music

for the end of time

Provided here are links that will lead to your readings for the first two weeks, except for those on reserve only.

Week 1 (due January 24):
Meyer, Leonard B. Explaining Music: Essays and Explorations.
Morrison, “SEA: Finding Common Ground for a Global Analytical Method

Week 2 (due January 31):
Meyer, Leonard B. Music, the Arts, and Ideas. pp. 7-21
Meyer, Leonard B. Music, the Arts, and Ideas. pp. 42-46
Sessions, Roger. The Musical Experience of Composer, Performer, and Listener.
Strunk, Oliver. Source Readings in the History of Music. (on reserve only)