Course image 23-24 MU1110: Theory and Analysis
Music
This course introduces basic concepts underlying the analysis of music, and puts these concepts into practice in the analysis of notated tonal music.
Course image 23-24 MU1112: Creative Composition Techniques
Music
MU1112: Creative Composition Techniques is taught in terms 1 & 2 in fortnightly sessions. The course is led by Nathan James Dearden and supported by Thomas Baynes and Daisy Henson. In term 1 you will develop a portfolio of short exercises designed to help you develop your writing skills and compositional voice, culminating in a short work for solo instrument. In term 2 you will create a second portfolio, including a short composition written for string quartet.
Course image 23-24 MU1114: A Very Short History of Music
Music
This module gives you a mental map of the major musical styles, composers and practices of Western art music from the Middle Ages to the present day. You'll explore how aspects of compositions and performance relate to historical and social contexts. You'll also develop skills in researching and retrieving information, in critical reading, and in writing about music history.
Course image 23-24 MU1119: Creative Ensemble Performance
Music
This 1st-year course provides students with a range of ways in which they can make music collaboratively. Introducing several specific traditions, the course nevertheless emphasises creativity rather than orthodoxy.
Course image 23-24 MU2001: Studies in Composition
Music
MU2001 Studies in Composition takes place fortnightly on Thursdays, 11am-1pm
It is taught by Dr Nina Whiteman and Dr Nathan James Dearden
Please email us for an office hour appointment to address any questions or concerns.
It is taught by Dr Nina Whiteman and Dr Nathan James Dearden
Please email us for an office hour appointment to address any questions or concerns.
Course image 23-24 MU2321/MU3321: J. S. Bach: Context and Reception
Music
Nowadays Bach is canonised as one of the greatest of all Western composers, but in his lifetime his music did not meet with universal acceptance. This course examines the social, religious and musical context for his output, and asks why his reputation has changed so significantly over the centuries.
Course image 23-24 MU2352/MU3403: Late Beethoven
Music
This course explores the idea of a late style in the music of Beethoven, looking in detail at the late works themselves as well as considering issues of reception and types of critical response to this music.