The Schola Cantorum: Alternative Traditions

Vincent d'Indy and Musical Nationalism

The Schola Cantorum, founded 1894, offered alternative to Conservatoire training: - Emphasis on counterpoint and early music - Regional folk song integration - Catholic ideological orientation

Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931) led this movement: - "Symphony on a French Mountain Air": Folk melody variations - "Jour d'été à la montagne": Nature painting through classical forms

Albert Roussel (1869-1937) evolved from Schola training to personal style: - Four symphonies bridging impressionism and neoclassicism - "Bacchus et Ariane": Ballet of pagan sensuality