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Understanding Music and Culture 1850 to the Present
Part II
(An on-line program)
 

Dr. Christopher Kachian

Department of Music, University of St. Thomas
 

January 7 to February 15, 2008

 

 

Understanding Music and Culture is presented in two parts:
Participants are encouraged to complete Part I prior to participating in Part II
 

Part II of this two-part program will explore the classics of European and American music in their historical, cultural, and social contexts, beginning with the Baroque period.  Considerable time will be spent on 18th century classical chamber and symphony music, the concerto and sonata, choral music and the opera.  The study of the Romantic Movement of the 19th century will provide examples of piano music, program music, symphonies, concertos, choral and dramatic music, and finally the rise of classical composition in America.  The 20th century music of the Impressionist and Post Impressionist eras will be studied along with new currents and trends in the arts, and popular 20th century styles such as ragtime, blues, jazz, swing, and musical theater. (It is recommended Part I be completed before starting Part II)

 

During the designated six weeks of this program, Dr. Kachian will meet with participants on-line synchronously two specific evenings; he will also be available via e-mail for questions and discussion.
These on-line 'class meetings' will be Wednesday, January 16 and Tuesday, February 5, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. CST.

 

Cost:   $50 Registration Fee + $97 for required text and CD’s

                           Machlis, Joseph & Forney.  The Enjoyment of Music, 9th edition.

                    WW Norton.   ISBN: 0-393-98289-0

 

Understanding Music can be accessed on a Windows machine only (not Macintosh)

 

Technical Requirements: to participate in this on-line program, you must have the following technical capabilities:

- regular access to a computer with Windows 98 (or later)

- at least 128 MB of RAM; 100 MB of free hard drive space

- CD-ROM drive

- color monitor with a screen resolution of at least 800x600

- sound card and speakers

- internet connection, with a minimum connection speed of 56K or a broadband (cable modem, DSL) connection

- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher

- e-mail
- Real One plug-in to view streaming video files

 

For additional information, call 651.962.5175

 

To register, mail your completed registration form and check, payable to the University of St. Thomas, to:

            Center for Senior Citizens' Education

            LOR 309

            University of St. Thomas

            2115 Summit Avenue

            St. Paul, MN. 55105-1096

 

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