Unit name | Further Written Techniques (Song accompaniment and/ or classical string quartet writing, 1770-1830) |
---|---|
Unit code | MUSIM0144 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Glyn Jenkins |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Music |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit will introduce students to the compositional techniques of the classical and early romantic periods, both through analysis of representative examples and the composition of short pastiche exercises in these styles. It will deal (a) with classical string quartet writing in the style of Haydn and Mozart and (b) the composition of songs in the style of Schubert.
Aims:
This unit aims to introduce fundamental compositional procedures of the classical and early romantic periods through detailed study of chamber music and lieder repertories. Strategies for the appropriate musical setting of texts will also be investigated.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Lectures (1 hr per week) and follow-up tutorials.
A selection of coursework exercises (50%); final assessed exercise (50%).