History, Literature and Analysis of Baroque Music

Course Code:

MUS 1109

Course Credit Units:

4

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor Of Arts (Music)

College:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

School:

School of Liberal and Performing Arts

Department:

Music Dance Drama

Course Discipline:

Music

Course Description & Objectives:

The course examines both the general and specific characteristics of Western Baroque Music; the major instrumental and vocal forms; the main composers and the analysis of the major representative works of the period. Objectives:

To offer a historical and analytical appreciation of music of the Classical period, which will be the basis for the students’ understanding of Western art music composition and performance
To develop an understanding of the historical context of the Baroque Era
To be able to discuss the musical genres and musical style of the Baroque Era
To be able to identify and recognize important masterworks of the Baroque Era, their composers, and their stylistic idioms

Learning Outcomes:

Developed comparative understanding of the styles, trends, and achievements of the Baroque Period
Ability to identify the most important composers of the Baroque Period and explain their contributions and analyze their music
Analytical appreciation of music of the Baroque period, which will be the basis for understanding Western art music composition and performance of the seventeenth century