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A detailed two-semester course exploring the varied ornamentation practices of Baroque music from around 1600-1765. Emphasizing original sources, improvisation, and performance practice, students learn to execute, add and improvise ornamentation in styles appropriate to the time and national style. The fall semester focuses on ornamentation in the 17th century in Italy, France, Germany and England. The spring semester can only be taken after completion of the fall semester, and focuses on ornamentation in the 18th century.