This course examines Chinese instrumental music with emphasis on qin (seven string zither) and piano music. The course will unfold in 3 parts: 1), an introduction to Chinese instrumental music--aesthetics, instruments, performance practices, and repertories; 2), case studies of selected qin music compositions and musicians; 3), case studies of selected Chinese piano works and pianists.
Course Requirements:
For their term projects/papers, students will conduct research on topics of Chinese instrumental music that they develop with instructor's input.