This seminar explores various theories and techniques pertaining to analytical interpretation of 20th and 21st-century art music. We will examine contemporary theories for analyzing pitch structure, form, narrative and semiotic aspects of music. We will also investigate the extent to which such conceptual and analytical criteria inform our interpretation as listeners and performers. The goals of this seminar are to develop skills applicable to a wide variety of repertoires, as well as develop verbal, written and critical skills in analysis. Seminar participants are responsible for weekly reading and analytic assignments, contributing to class discussions, a brief research/analytical paper, and a class presentation on the topic of your final paper. Full syllabus available here.