MUM4200

Keyboard music

Proposed to be offered next in 2000

Carol Williams

12 points -3 hours per week -Second semester -Clayton

Objectives On successful conclusion of the unit, students should be able to recognise keyboard styles by ear and eye and be able to locate them on a chronology of broader artistic styles.

Synopsis A survey of the history of keyboard instruments from the earliest hydraulic organ to the latest electronic reconstruction. In terms of repertoire, the 'peak' pieces are examined against the background of styles and forms of lesser known works, with selected works studied in detail.

Assessment Four short assignments (1000) words: 10% -Four class papers (15 minutes each): 10% -Essay (4000 words): 40% -Examinations (3 hours): 40%

Prescribed scores and texts

Byrd W and others Parthenia
Bach J S Aria mit 30 Vernderungen Goldberg Variations
Chopin F Preludes Op. 28
Webern A Variationen für Klavier Op. 27
Kirby F E A short history of keyboard music The Free Press, 1966

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