MUSM 5285 - Music in the Church : Gregorian Chant, Protestant Reformation, and John Keble

Institution:

University of North Texas

Subject:

Music, Sacred Music

Description:

5285. Music in the Church : Gregorian Chant, Protestant Reformation, and John Keble. 3 hours. A chronological survey of church music : music in the Hebrew Testament and its influence on music of the early Christian Church; Renaissance and Reformation, development of the oratorio, influence of Henrich Schutz and J.S. Bach, the English Restoration, music in the English Chapel Royal, development of the English hymn, music in the courts of Europe, Romantic music, Oxford Movement influence on music, 19th century revival of music. This seminar is designed for anyone planning a career in church music : choral director / minister of music; organist; choirmaster / organist. Aural and printed musical examples, repertoire lists. How to use practically music in the church with extensive repertoire lists aimed at finding quality music from every period, easy to moderate difficulty, of practical use with volunteer church choir.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unt.edu

Phone Number:

(940) 565-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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