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Course Description

Masterpieces of Symphonic Music - 19th Century | Delve into the 19th century nationalistic music style. Topics include stylistic changes of individual composers, identifying musical forms, and determining the historical and social significance of 19th century classical music. Note: Senior Cycle fee class. Students must be 55 years or older by start date in order to enroll in this class.

Learner Outcomes

Identify music forms such as concerto, symphony, tone poem; Compare the relationship of classical music to societal influence and determine the historical and social significance of 19th century classical composers; Recognize the importance of the conductor as the interpreter of the composer's music; Explain the role of the orchestra to the composer and identify nationalist characteristics of composers; Appraise the musical components contained in the great masterpieces;
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Section Title
Online | Music Masterpiece- Of thee I sing- Celebrating 250
Type
Online
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Oct 06, 2026 to Dec 08, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 05, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 05, 2026
Instructors
  • Matilda Kraemer

Section Notes

Online | Music Masterpiece: Of thee I sing | In recognition of the achievements of Americas 250th anniversary, it is fitting that we trace the history of music in America: the music of the early colonists, the mountaineers, cowboys, Native Americans, Black Americans, the spirituals, camp meeting songs, band music, ragtime, musical comedy, and the European influence. It also embraces work songs, city songs, vaudeville, jazz, hymns, patriotic songs (Revolutionary War, Civil War, WW I), and minstrel show tunes. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m. is mandatory for section 901.
Section Title
Online | Music Masterpiece- Of thee I sing- Celebrating 250
Section Schedule
Oct 08, 2026 to Dec 17, 2026
Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Oct 08, 2026 to Nov 19, 2026
Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Dec 03, 2026 to Dec 17, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 07, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 07, 2026
Instructors
  • Matilda Kraemer

Section Notes

Online | Music Masterpiece: Of thee I sing | No class November 26 |In recognition of the achievements of Americas 250th anniversary, it is fitting that we trace the history of music in America: the music of the early colonists, the mountaineers, cowboys, Native Americans, Black Americans, the spirituals, camp meeting songs, band music, ragtime, musical comedy, and the European influence. It also embraces work songs, city songs, vaudeville, jazz, hymns, patriotic songs (Revolutionary War, Civil War, WW I), and minstrel show tunes.| Note: Attendance in online class sessions on Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 902.
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