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
First
Semester. 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.
Mr.
Breitman
303. Seminar in Performance Practice 3 hours
Next
offered 2003-2004.
312. Special Topics in Performance Practice 3 hours
Second
Semester. 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 recordings of historical significance. Also
covered will be the "Early Music" revival and the critical issues
central to the "authenticity" movement of the past 30 years.
Identical to MHST 312. Also see HPRF 512. Prerequisites:
HPRF 302 (or MHST 302). Note: May be repeated for credit
if the topic changes. Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 30.
Mr.
Breitman
502. Introduction to Historical Performance 3 hours
First
Semester. Identical to HPRF 302 but with additional assignments
for graduate students. Enrollment Limit: 30.
Mr.
Breitman
