| | The study of Music history enables you to understand and discuss how Western music has evolved over the past 1,000 years, by learning how the different styles and genres of music have evolved in the Western culture as expressions of the human spirit. Using a wide variety of musical examples and audio-visual learning materials, the student of Music history is encouraged to explore key topics related to vocal or instrumental music, and develop critical and logical thinking about musical styles, genres, and the cultural environment of both the past and the present. WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY | Part 1 | | |
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| Department: | Integrative Studies | | Category: | History Subjects | | Programs: | | | Course Number: | P-13500 | | Duration: | 12 weeks (Fall Semester: 9th September - 25. November) | | Day/Time: | Fridays 19:30 - 21:30 | | Location: | MDI Lecture Hall & Studio 1706
| | Credit Hours: | | | Instructor: | | | Language of instruction: | English | | Purpose & Goals: | To give the student of music a thorough and systematic approach to the history of Western Music, and develop the knowledge and critical thinking required for understanding musical styles and traditions.
| | Content & Activities: | This course will cover the development of European Music from its earliest beginnings in Ancient Greek , the music of the Middle Ages till the music of the Renaissance. The most representative works composed during that time will be introduced in the social contexts, in which it was created and in which music relates to the other arts. It includes the analytical study of scores through listening and reading as well as the introduction of the musical instruments used in that time.
The course Western music history, a historical survey of major trends, techniques and personalities in Western music from its origins to today, is offered in three parts. Each part contains a certain time period in which the music will be explored in its historical development of genres and sounds, in the social contexts, in which it was created and in which music relates to the other arts. It includes the analytical study of scores through listening and reading . | | Prerequisites: | There is no pre-requisite for the course, but prior and ongoing practical studies in music performance subjects are recommended.
| | Placement Test: | No | | Evaluation: | Attendance minimum required 75% | | Course Fee: | HK$ 5,000 | | Enrollment: | Minimum 4 students - Maximum 20
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WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY - PART 2
| Department: | Integrative Studies | | Category: | History Subjects | | Programs: | | | Course Number: | P-13500 | | Duration: | 12 weeks (Winter Semester: 1st December - 17th March) | | Day/Time: | Fridays 19:30 - 21:30 | | Location: | MDI Lecture Hall
| | Credit Hours: | | | Instructor: | | | Language of instruction: | English | | Purpose & Goals: | To give the student of music a thorough and systematic approach to the history of Western Music, and develop the knowledge and critical thinking required for understanding musical styles and traditions.
| | Content & Activities: | This course will focus on the development of European Music of the Baroque and the classical era. The most important works composed during that time period will be introduced in the social contexts, in which it was created and in which music relates to the other arts. It includes the analytical study of scores through listening and reading as well as the development of the musical instruments.
The course Western music history, a historical survey of major trends, techniques and personalities in Western music from its origins to today, is offered in three parts. Each part contains a certain time period in which the music will be explored in its historical development of genres and sounds, in the social contexts, in which it was created and in which music relates to the other arts. It includes the analytical study of scores through listening and reading . | | Prerequisites: | There is no pre-requisite for the course, but prior and ongoing practical studies in music performance subjects are recommended.
| | Placement Test: | No | | Evaluation: | Attendance minimum required 75% | | Course Fee: | HK$ 5,000 | | Enrollment: | Minimum 4 students - Maximum 20
| | Application Deadline | 20th November 2005 | Back to the top
WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY - PART 3
| Department: | Integrative Studies | | Category: | History Subjects | | Programs: | | | Course Number: | P-13500 | | Duration: | 12 weeks (Spring Semester: 24th March - 16th June) | | Day/Time: | Fridays 19:30 - 21:30 | | Location: | MDI Lecture Hall
| | Credit Hours: | | | Instructor: | | | Language of instruction: | English | | Purpose & Goals: | To give the student of music a thorough and systematic approach to the history of Western Music, and develop the knowledge and critical thinking required for understanding musical styles and traditions.
| | Content & Activities: | This course will cover the development of European Music from the Romantic era till our current music of today. The huge range of works composed during that time will be introduced in the social contexts, in which it was created and in which music relates to the other arts. It includes the analytical study of scores through listening and reading as well as the exploration of the innovations in creating sounds.
The course Western music history, a historical survey of major trends, techniques and personalities in Western music from its origins to today, is offered in three parts. Each part contains a certain time period in which the music will be explored in its historical development of genres and sounds, in the social contexts, in which it was created and in which music relates to the other arts. It includes the analytical study of scores through listening and reading . | | Prerequisites: | There is no pre-requisite for the course, but prior and ongoing practical studies in music performance subjects are recommended.
| | Placement Test: | No | | Evaluation: | Attendance minimum required 75% | | Course Fee: | HK$ 5,000 | | Enrollment: | Minimum 4 students - Maximum 20
| | Application Deadline | 20th March 2006 | Back to the top
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