Music Repertory A

MUS1041: Repertory A

Western Music: 1750-1890

The purpose of MUS1041 is to give an introduction, historical, cultural and analytical, to the music of what are usually called the Classical and Romantic eras. The main traditions of European music will be covered and advice will be given as to the development of ways of defining the musical materials of these fascinating and popular periods. The module is also intended to function as an introduction to the study of music at university and embraces study skills such as the use of library resources, intelligent listening, taking notes and essay writing.

Ciaran Kennedy (CK), Maria McHale (MMcH), Declan Plummer (DP), Jan Smaczny (JS) and Aidan Thomson (AT) will give a series of lectures (see below); these are normally given as three one-hour lectures per week (with an extra half-hour class tutorial) in addition to which students are expected to spend at least an equivalent time in private study. The lectures will be given on Mondays at 12 noon, Tuesdays at 2.00 pm and Thursdays at 3.30 (with the extra half-hour tutorial) in the Old McMordie Hall in the Music Building.

Skills associated with Western Music: 1750-1890

SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS:
Students will:
(i) synthesise information from a number of both musical and musicological sources;
(ii) presentation of information in essay form;
(iii) assess sometimes conflicting arguments;
(iv) assess statistical information;
(v) learn to appreciate creative and artistic development;
(vi) listen critically;
(vii) identify musical forms and compositional processes.

KEY SKILLS
Students will:
(i) identify, analyse and solve problems by prioritising tasks, coping with complexity, setting achievable goals and taking action;
(ii) work with information and handle a mass of diverse data and draw conclusions (analysis, attention to detail, judgement);
(iii) apply subject knowledge and understanding from the degree pathway;
(iv) possess high

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