MUL 321 - Music of the Baroque Era

Institution:

Grace College and Theological Seminary

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Description:

Music of the Baroque Era is a survey of music and musicians between the years c. 1590 to the death of J. S. Bach in 1750. This study covers the developments and advances in early opera, oratorio, and cantata to the monumental works of J. S. Bach and G. F. Handel. Included as part of this course of study are such topics as the rise of such instrumental genres as the sonata and the concerto, the impact of the fugue, the invention of pianoforte and the elevation of the pipe organ to the master keyboard instrument of the period. There is also the continuing investigation into the lives of Monteverdi, Marini, Schütz, Corelli, Vivaldi, Handel, and J. S. Bach and others whose compositions during these years was critical to the growth of these important musical genres. Skills in formal analysis, critical listening, and style recognition will be stressed throughout this course. Prerequisite: MUL 303, junior standing, or permission of instructor. Three hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.grace.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 372-5100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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