Vienna, Salzburg: Music 101 or 300-level may be arranged
Course Description:
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. A side trip to Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, will further help participants to understand the greater musical environment of the region. Particular attention will be focused on the works of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, and Schonberg, as well as other composers whose works will be presented during the public performances that the class will attend.
Course Objectives:
- 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 OR 300-level Music Department credit may be arranged, satisfies music GUR (4 credits).
Program Fee:
$4,895. Includes airfare, lodging, program related transportation, and entrance fees. Meals are not included.
Application Deadline:
October 10, 2008. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required with the application. A $250 non-refundable program payment is due within 10 days of notification of acceptance to confirm participation in the course. Maximum 22 students.
Faculty Leader:
Dr. Edwin Powell, Assistant Professor of Music
253-535-7907 or powell@plu.edu