MUSI 231 - Women Making Music

Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)

(Same as WMST 231) A study of women’s involvement in Western and non-Western musical cultures. Drawing on recent work in feminist musicology and ethnomusicology, the course studies a wide range of music created by women, both past and present. It explores such topics as musical instruments and gender, voice and embodiment, access to training and performance opportunities, and representations of women musicians in art and literature. Ms. Libin.

Prerequisite(s): one unit in music, or women’s studies, or permission of the instructor.