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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2011 - 2012
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Description This course covers the history and development of late nineteenth-century music; the principal forms, techniques and styles of twentieth century music; music in oppressive regimes; music and spirituality; the development of contemporary Irish music. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Develop an understanding and appreciation of the forms and techniques of sacred and secular music in the twentieth century. 2. Acquire analytical skills through the study of prescribed works from contemporary music. 3. Engage in research into current trends in contemporary music. 4. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of theological and philosophical influences in music. 5. Develop a solid foundation for the teaching of historical and analytical perspectives in post-Romantic and contemporary music. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities This module introduces the musical forms and techniques of contemporary musicLate Romanticism and the Symphony; Serialism; Minimalism; Modal influences in contemporary music; Music and the Third Reich; Music and Spirituality in contemporary composers' works.Selected Set WorksMahler: Symphony No. 2; Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms; Ives: Three Places in New England; Shostakovich Symphonies; Ullmann: Der Kaiser von Atlantis; Tavener: The Protecting Veil; Glass: Violin Concerto; Kinsella: Symphony No. 4. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 704, Website, Contemporary Music Centre, 0, Contemporary Irish Music Resources, Dublin, Contemporary Music Centre, http://www.cmc.ie, 705, Website, OUP, 2007, 'Grove Online, Oxford Companion to Music, Oxford Dictionary of Music Online, Oxford, http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com, 706, Website, 0, BBC Radio 3 Classical Music Archive, http://bbc.co.uk/radio3, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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