MUS3190

Keyboard music

Proposed to be offered next in 2000

C Williams

8 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: MUS2110, MUS2120

Objectives On successful conclusion of the subject, 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.

Synopsis This subject 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. Certain works are studied in great detail.

Assessment Written (2500 words): 40%
* Examination (3 hours): 45%
* Assignment: 15%

Prescribed scores and texts

Byrd W and others Parthenia
Bach J S Aria mit 30 VerÑnderungen (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