All
course offerings listed below are open to Conservatory and College
of Arts and Science students (subject to meeting the prerequisites
for individual courses). These courses will be granted HPRF (Historical
Performance) credit on student transcripts, or in the cases of
HPRF 302 and 312, may be taken to fulfill an upper-division music
history requirement. To receive music history credit for these
two courses, a student must register using the music history numbers,
MHST 302 and 312.
Introduction
to Performance Practice (HPRF 302/502 or MHST 302) is designed
to introduce the non-specialist and specialist alike to the nature
of a historically informed approach to performance; Seminar in
Performance Practice (HPRF 303/503) and Special Topics in Performance
Practice (HPRF 312/512 or MHST 312) are intended to allow students
to pursue certain areas of historical performance in greater depth,
either as a sub-specialty or as part of a performance major or
minor on a historical instrument.
302. Introduction
to Historical Performance 3 hours
What
does a score tell us? What does it not tell us? And what is expected
of the performer? A study of changing performance styles in music
from the nineteenth century to the Middle Ages. Topics include
the evolution of instruments, ensembles, and orchestras; and conventions
of rhythm, tempo, articulation, phrasing, and ornamentation. Students
will compare editions and prepare an edition themselves. Identical
to MHST 302. Also see HPRF 502. Prerequisites: MHST 101,
and one 200-level Music History course, or consent of the instructor.
Enrollment
Limit: 30.
Sem
1 HPRF-302-01 TuTh 11:00-12:15 Mr. Breitman
303. Seminar
in Performance Practice 3 hours
For
students specializing in historical performance. Specialized subjects,
different each time the course is offered, introduce research
techniques and close reading of original texts, editions, and
manuscripts. Also see HPRF 503. Prerequisites: HPRF 302
or consent of the instructor. Enrollment Limit: 15.
Sem
2 HPRF-303-01 TuTh 8:35-9:50 Mr. Breitman
312. Special
Topics in Performance Practice 3 hours
Topic:
Musical performance in the 20th century. A study of changing
20th century attitudes, tastes, and approaches to the performance
of orchestral, vocal, chamber, and keyboard repertoires. Performing
styles and traditions will be examined by listening to historically
significant recordings. The Early Music revival and critical issues.
Identical to MHST 312. Also see HPRF 512. Prerequisites:
HPRF 302 (or MHST 302). Notes: May be repeated for credit
if the topic changes. Consent: Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 30.
Sem
2 HPRF-312-01 TuTh 11:00-12:15 Mr. Breitman
502. Introduction
to Historical Performance 3 hours
Identical
to HPRF 302 but with additional assignments for graduate students.
Enrollment Limit: 30.
Sem
1 HPRF-502-01 TuTh 11:00-12:15 Mr. Breitman
503. Seminar
in Performance Practice 3 hours
Identical
to HPRF 303 but with additional assignments for graduate students.
Enrollment Limit: 15.
Sem
2 HPRF-503-01 TuTh 8:35-9:50 Mr. Breitman
512. Special
Topics in Performance Practice 3 hours
Identical
to HPRF 312 but with additional assignments for graduate students.
Prerequisites: HPRF 302/502 or MHST 302. Identical to MHST
512. Consent: Consent of instructor required. Enrollment
Limit: 30.
Sem
2 HPRF-512-01 TuTh 11:00-12:15 Mr. Breitman
