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Who were the key faculty members when the Paris Conservatory was established in 1795? What did the performers teach? When were various pedagogical standards for different instruments and vocal types codified? Why do we still play some of the same canonical repertoire even today? This seminar on the Paris Conservatory will attempt to address these questions. Central to this course will be an examination of the concerto: the rise of the genre at the beginning of the 19th century, Parisian vs. Viennese perspectives, its connection to the conservatory, its composers and proponents. Students will also have an opportunity through individual projects to explore the history and pedagogical origins of their own areas of specialization, including piano, strings, winds, brass, percussion, voice, and composition.