Austria and Czech Republic: The Birthplace of Western Music
Course Description:
Faculty Leader
Dr. Edwin Powell, Associate Professor of Music, 253-535-7907 or powellec@plu.edu
Vienna is often called the "Capital of Classical Music." This one small area was the central location for many of the finest musicians of the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Many of the greatest musicians that history has ever known have called Vienna home. Classical music traditions still flourish and the Austrians take great pride in presenting programs "as they were." This course will study the worlds of these great composers by experiencing their art and culture first hand. Trips to the symphony, opera house, salons and theaters, as well as museums, homes, and gravesites will help participants to understand, contextualize, and humanize these great artists. Students will spend their time visiting significant sites in Austria and the Czech Republic.
Course Highlights:
- Visit Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart.
- Hear the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Spend the week studying in Prague.
Course Objective:
- Experience Opera, Symphonic, and Folk music in a native environment.
- Study the lives of great composers at their places of residence, see their museums and attend performances in the same locations they would have frequented.
- Contextualize the lives of these individuals by visiting their homes while experiencing their craft.
Course Credit:
MUSI 101/395: GUR and department credit, other.
Program Fee:
$4,895. Includes airfare, lodging, program related transportation, and supplemental study abroad insurance. PLU reserves the right to add a surcharge in response to unanticipated price increase.
These estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses may vary according to student interests, individual needs, and spending habits:
- Passport (new) = $110 / Passport (renewal) = $135
- Visa fees (required for some non-US passport holders) = varies
- Pre-travel evaluation at the PLU Health Center = $45 *All students are required to visit either the PLU Health Center or a personal healthcare provider to achieve the proper medical clearance. Be aware that other medical providers may charge additional fees that may result in a higher cost than the PLU Health Center.
- Immunizations = $0 to several hundred dollars **Vaccination needs vary on destination and individual medical history, and may be costly.
- Airline baggage fees = approximately $25 for each checked bag
- Books, supplies, course materials = varies
- Cell phone and cell usage = varies
- Personal Expenses = approximately $600. Check with your faculty leader for an accurate estimate for your destination.
Application Deadline:
April 13, 2012. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required with the application. A $250.00 non-refundable program payment to confirm participation in the course is due within 10 days of notification of acceptance. Maximum of 18 students.