MHST 347 - What’s That Sound? The History and Development of Instruments (Frederick R. Selch)

Next Offered: Fall Semester

Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 Credits
Attribute: CNDP, DDHU, W-ADV

This hands-on, collaborative course will explore how the construction, use, and sounds of instruments have changed over time. This class will work directly with instruments in the Frederick R. Selch Collection of American Music History, and will involve frequent visits to instrument makers, restorers, and collections in and around Oberlin. Each student will be responsible for creating a portion of public exhibition that willl go on display at the end of the semester.

Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: J. O’Leary

Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Prerequisites & Notes: MHST 101 and one 200-level music history course or consent of the instructor.