Building on the History of Music survey course completed at the end of Stage 2, the Conservatoire offers students the opportunity to continue their historical studies in Stages 3 and 4, examining in depth a range of historical, performance, and socio-historical issues in music. Studies in Music History and Performance Practice 1 is designed to enable students to evaluate the stylistic and interpretative aspects of the music and also place it in a wider cultural context. Drawing on staff specialisms and research, students will be able to select one topic from a suite of subjects each semester.
Core: Stage 3 BMus, Performance, Pedagogy, Musicology, Composition, Church Music
Option: Yes – available in Stage 3 for Irish Traditional students
The Conservatoire provides a broad range of topics every year that encompasses different musical periods, individual composers, musical genres, and performance-based interpretation.
This module will be delivered through lectures, which will include discussion, listening, and engaging with scores.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |