MUS4200 - Keyboard Music

Leader: Carol Williams

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

The unit surveys the history of keyboard instruments from the earliest hydraulic organ to the latest electronic reconstruction. In terms of repertoire, the 'peak' pieces will be examined against the background of styles and forms of lesser-known works. The relationship between origin and function is a topic of particular interest, since keyboard music in its earliest expressions either provided "intabulations" of vocal music or served as dance music.

Objectives

On successful conclusion of the unit, students should have had practice in recognising keyboard styles by ear and eye and should be able to locate them on a chronology of broader artistic styles.

Assessment

Written (4 short assignments): 10%
4 short class papers of 15 minutes each: 10%
Essay (4000 words): 40%
Examination (3 hours): 40%

Contact hours

3 hours (2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour seminar) per week