Baroque Music of the German World

This subject is not offered in 2012.

120 hours

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

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

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.

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%).

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

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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