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 Ver--nderungen Goldberg Variations
Chopin F Preludes Op. 28
Webern A Variationen f[cedilla]r Klavier Op. 27
Kirby F E A short history of keyboard music The Free Press, 1966