57-945 Debussy Analysis
6 units, Carnegie Mellon University
In recent years Claude Debussy has come to be regarded as one of the most revolutionary composers of the 20th century. In this course, two orchestral works of Debussy, Nocturnes 1899, and La Mer 1905, will be thoroughly analyzed. All aspects of these compositions will be examined and discussed. Course requirements This is an advanced graduate theory course. Debussys music is quite complex and requires a certain degree of preparation. Students will need to have a strong background in harmony, chord progression, and voice leading. a firm grasp of musical forms. Course Schedule Debussy Analysis is a studio course. The class has been been divided into small groups of two or three students per group. Each group will meet with the instructor individually for one hour per week. Debussys Nocturnes and La Mer will be analyzed measure by measure. All aspects of these compositions harmony, form, rhythm, thematic development, orchestration, phrasing, etc... will be thoroughly discussed. This course can count as music support for graduate students and undergraduate students. Undergraduate students may register with instructor permission if space is available after graduate students have registered.
Prerequisites: none listed
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