If modern music feels confusing or chaotic to you, this course may change your perspective. It explores a diverse range of contemporary musical styles since 1945, from serialism to electroacoustic compositions. Each lesson aims to reshape how you perceive sound, making you more attuned to the creativity and innovation in contemporary music.
What you'll learn
understand the fundamentals of serialism
identify characteristics of different contemporary music styles
gain insight into the role of performers in open works and musical theater
explore the production of sound in electroacoustic and mixed music
appreciate minimalist music and its repetitive structures