Baroque Music of the German World

This subject is not offered in 2015.

120 hours

One of MUSI10031 Medieval and Early Modern Music or MUSI10047 Barouque and Classical Music or by permission of the coordinator.

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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.

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.