This course provides a topical exploration of Western Art music and other musical traditions through a variety of cultural, historical, and theoretical lenses. Students examine the complex relationships that exist among music and concepts of identity, power, ideology and belief, conflict and crisis, technology, commerce, and visual culture. Topics will vary each year. 06-01-2021-07-04-2021 Web Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30AM - 12:20PM, Room to be Announced