Unit name | Technical Studies II: Introduction to Baroque Composition |
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Unit code | MUSI10048 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Scott |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Music |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
In this unit, students will study the harmonic and contrapuntal procedures of the baroque period with reference primarily to the work of Corelli and Bach. The emphasis will be on 2-part writing, beginning with the composition of simple dance movements for violin and continuo in the manner of Corelli and gradually progressing towards the 2-part invention style of Bach. At various stages, the developing harmonic language of the period will be explored with reference to BachÂ’s chorale harmonisations. Students will also be given an opportunity to develop further their fluency and confidence in the application and practice of figured bass.
Aims:
The unit aims to introduce key stylistic features of baroque instrumental music through the study of models and the composition of pastiche examples. It provides an opportunity to further an analytical appreciation of musical structures introduced in Technical Studies I, to apply fundamental harmonic principles learnt in that unit to the composition of whole sections or movements and to provide a grounding that will serve as a useful foundation for other pastiche compositional work at later stages of the BA programme. Wherever possible, selected models and examples will be illustrated through live performance in class.
Successful completion of this unit will enable students:
Weekly lecture (I hour.) and progress tutorials.
Two coursework assignments (50%) and an extended final assignment (50%)
Successful attainment of learning outcome 4 will enable students to demonstrate outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Handel: Solo Sonatas