MUSM2261 J.S. Bach and Sons
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Music |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Music |
| Offered in | MUSM2261 will not be offered in 2011 |
| Unit Value | 3 units |
| Course Description |
The course is designed for students who have an interest in the music of J.S. Bach and his sons. It will provide an extensive knowledge of Bach's instrumental music (keyboard, strings and winds). The course will look at the period of the late 18th century and the influence of C.P.E. Bach and J.C. Bach on the classical music of Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. Wide variety of issues such as instruments, ornamentation and tempo, that relate to the performance of all music from the 17th and 18th century will be discussed. |
| Learning Outcomes | At course completion students will be familiar with the major instrumental works of J.S.Bach and his sons. They will be able to put this knowledge in context of other Baroque, Classical and Romantic composers of the 17th and 18th centuries. |
| Indicative Assessment |
A critical edition of an instrumental work, either by J.S. Bach or by one of his sons, concentrating on ornamentation, articulation and tempo marking, to be prepared as a class presentation/recital (70%) and a short essay on a topic discussed in the course (30%). |
| Workload |
1.5 hours per week |
| Areas of Interest | Music |
| Academic Contact | Arnan Wiesel |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
