MUS 243 - orchestra: Baroque Era

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Gateway

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Focuses on music of the Baroque Period (approx. c. 1600-1750). This period closely followed the Renaissance, flourished under the leadership of J.S. Bach whose works will be studied in depth. Most music was written for the church, opera, or the Court with the emergence of a homophonic style. Through use of recordings, videos, and live concerts, students will become familiar with Baroque Period music such as Handel's Messiah, Bach's Brandenberg Concerto and Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Instrumentalists will engage in actual performance of music of the Baroque period. Non-instrumentalists will participate through observation, laboratory, and field experiences. Non-instrumentalists may choose the course with the permission of the instructor. You do not need to play an instrument to take this course

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gwcc.commnet.edu/

Phone Number:

(203) 285-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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