Baroque Music of the German World

Subject MUSI40049 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2012.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 1 two-hour seminar per week
Total Time Commitment:

120 hours

Prerequisites:

MUSI10031 Medieval and Early Modern Music, or by permission of the coordinator.

Corequisites:

N/A

Recommended Background Knowledge:

N/A

Non Allowed Subjects:

N/A

Core Participation Requirements:

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Contact

Contact Centre
T: 13 MELB (6352)
E: 13melb@unimelb.edu.au

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
VCA and Music Student Centre

Contact: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au/contact
Web: www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

A study of representative works by composers employed in a variety of situations throughout the German-speaking lands, 1700–1750.

Objectives:

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

  • comprehend the advantages and constraints of the social and religious contexts in which German composers of the 18th century worked
  • identify and analyse genres used by composers of the Baroque era
  • expand their capacity to identify, select, and apply principles of Baroque practices in music they perform
  • understand the value musicological scholarship brings to musical performance
  • develop the ability to critically evaluate contemporary performance practices of Baroque music.
Assessment:

Written assignment of 3500 words due at the end of semester (55%); written class presentation of 1500 words presented, as directed, at the end of (40%); attendance and active participation in class discussions (5%).

Prescribed Texts:

A subject reader will be available from the Melbourne University Bookshop prior to the start of semester

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject students should have developed:

  • a receptive attitude to new ideas
  • the capacity for independent and critical reflection
  • knowledge, skills and practices required for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing and presentation
  • the ability to present an academic paper to peers

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Composition
Ethnomusicology
Graduate Diploma and Certificate Elective subjects
Musicology
Performance

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