MUS 568B Guitar Literature
This course aims to study the development of the classical guitar and its literature from ancient history to the twentieth-first century. Students will be introduced to the most important composers and performers of the various plucked string instruments that comprise the family tree of the modern guitar. Most representative compositions will be studied analytically, placed in historical and cultural context. Emphasis will be given on the challenges of performing early music in guitar. By the end of this course, students will be able to identify the differences in guitar literature based on time period, region, composer, and musical style.