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MUSM1251 Vocal Literature 2

First Year Course

Offered By School of Music
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Music
Offered in MUSM1251 will not be offered in 2009
Unit Value 3 units
Course Description

Aims: To develop and encourage familiarity with the major contributors to the art song repertoire, including study of the song cycle. To develop knowledge of general historical context, and of stylistic differences, through critical listening and discussion. To encourage awareness of the work of great song recitalists of the past and present, and to learn how to construct song recital programs.

Contents: A prescribed listening list, and guidelines on how to construct a song recital, to be discussed in 8 two-hour lectures spread over the semester.

Indicative Assessment

Exam (40%) and written assignment (60%).

Workload

Eight 2-hour seminars throughout semester.

Areas of Interest Music
Requisite Statement

MUSM1250 or with permission of Voice Area coordinator.

Academic Contact Stephen Bennett

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