In this class, we will explore how to connect musical narratives to musical structures. Preparation for this meeting should take approximately 4 or 5 hours, divided between reading (2-3 hours) and analyzing music (2 hours). The goal will be first to gain fluency in narrative analysis by performing one yourself, and then, second, to reflect on broader conceptual and methodological issues raised by the readings. Your response essay should be divided into two independent sections, structured around the two-part prompt below. (n.b., this does not mean that your response should necessarily be longer than usual, though you may use extra space if you feel it is necessary).