MUSIC 2244

The Music, Art, and Technology of the Organ

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

The organ is an interdisciplinary wonder where mechanics, architecture, acoustics, religion, philosophy, literature, as well as the musical arts and sciences meet. This course uses the organ to explore music's relation to technology, history and culture, and in turn traces the technical and mechanical mysteries, and expressive possibilities, of the 'King of Instruments' across its long history. Students will gain 1) an understanding of some key aspects of musical history and repertoire; 2) a sense for the historical relation between music and technology; 3) a new knowledge of (and enthusiasm for!) the organ; and 4) an insight into the ways in which musical instruments and the musical practice associated with them are cross-cultural and interdisciplinary.

When Offered Fall.

Breadth Requirement (HB)
Distribution Category (LA-AS)

Comments Majors may enhance this course with additional content and an extra credit by enrolling concurrently in MUSIC 3901.

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