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Western Music History Stream
The history of Western music is a rich one, ranging from the religious and secular works of the Middle Ages through to cutting-edge idioms that some contemporary composers engage with. Our understanding and appreciation of this heritage is greatly enriched through the knowledge and study of the progression of the art.
At first year level (MUSI 112) a broad-ranging course makes musical and other cultural connections, ranging throughout 1200 years of music. The second year course (MUSI 213) focuses on the music of the Baroque and Classical periods in a series of lectures framed by the innovative compositions of Monteverdi and Beethoven. In the third year (MUSI 314) sights are set on the nineteenth and twentieth century, from the flowering of the Romantic spirit to the seemingly limitless diversity of concert music today.
Degrees
Western Music History is usually studied as part of the Bachelor of Music (BMus) degree. Alternatively it can be included towards the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree as either a major or supporting subject.
The core undergraduate papers are:
MUSI112 Introduction to Western Music
An introduction to Western music, its history, ideas and techniques.
MUSI213 History and Analysis of Music: 1600-1800
A critical and analytical survey of Western music during the late Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods.
MUSI314 History and Analysis of Music: 1800 to present
A critical and analytical survey of Western Music from the Romantic period to the present day.
Papers to further your studies:
MUSI122 The Language of Music
The paper assumes no previous knowledge of music. The approach taken to understanding the Language of Music is primarily aural, historical and critical.
MUSI150 New Zealand Music
An illustrated survey of New Zealand Music, including Maori music, Popular music and Western Classical music.
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