Exploring classical music: module 3
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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- Course Code: MD025C
- Dates: 25/04/24 - 04/07/24
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Taught: Thu, Evening
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Neil Luck
Course Code: MD025C
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Duration: 10 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This classic music appreciation course will lead you on a fascinating journey through the history and development of classical music, guiding you through a selection of notable works and explaining key musical changes at each stage. This module is the one of three forming our beginners’ guide to Western Classical Music. In module 3 we explore music and composers from the early nineteenth and twentieth centuries. No previous musical knowledge is necessary.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
- A chronological survey of classical music from Romantic to the present
- The elements of music (melody, harmony, rhythm etc) and how they work
- The development of styles (Romantic, Modern etc) and genres (Symphony, lied etc)
- Focus on certain key composers and their works including Schubert, Liszt and Stravinksy.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Have an overview of the development of classical music from early nineteenth to twentieth centuries
- Show an understanding of the elements of music (melody, harmony, rhythm etc.) and how they work
- Have an understanding of the development of styles (Romantic, Modern etc) and genres (Symphony, lied etc)
- Show specific knowledge of certain key composers and their works.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No previous knowledge of music is required but you should have an interest in music and be keen to find out more. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussions and take notes in English.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Sessions will comprise combinations of lecture, discussion, quizzes, guided listening, video and score study. Course materials (handouts, scores, links to online videos) will be shared via google classroom.
You will be encouraged to do extra reading outside class.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You may also wish to purchase some of the music books or recordings discussed in class, links to these materials will be available online after each session.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Now that you have explored classical music on this overview course you may enjoy looking into some composers or specific genres in more detail. Look out in particular for our short July courses.
To find out more about music history classes Music history courses in London and online which lists our full programme of classes ordered by term, and by day of the week. You may then click on each title to read the full course outline.
Neil Luck is a composer and researcher with a broad range of academic and practical experience in the field of classical music. He is based in London, and currently completing a PhD at the University of York. As a practising composer, his work has been presented internationally, at leading festivals and institutions including the BBC Proms and the Tate Modern. As a teacher and speaker he has given talks, classes and seminars at universities, schools, galleries, and conferences. He has also created and presented radio programmes for stations such as BBC Radio 3 and Resonance FM.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
