This course aims at introducing students to a variety of approaches to musical analysis suitable for different repertoires. It also encourages reflection on the value and methods of analysis.

Lectures over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus.

One hour seminar (choice of times) over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus.

MUSIC1003, MUSIC1017, MUSIC1018, MUSIC1019

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 The standard assessments for this course are: 

■ Recorded presentation or around 8 minutes - 40%  

■ An analytical exercise of equivalent scope to an (2,500 words) essay - 60%; comprising of either: an analysis and commentary of a musical work or a critical commentary of one or several published musical analyses  

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available: 

■ Written script of equivalent length as alternative to recorded presentation.

■ There are no alternatives to the analytical exercise, but extensions to the deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustment (Students should follow the usual process for extensions). 

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.  

This course aims to:

• Develop skills in listening and analysis through study of a repertory of set works in different styles and genres.

• Acquire and refine the skills necessary to write effectively about music.

• Develop and deploy appropriate technical vocabulary for the close analysis of set works.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

• Produce discriminating analyses of musical structures drawing on a range of aural, oral, notational, and writing skills. 

• Apply technical musical terminology in the course of formulating an accurate and clear written argument.

• Identify key motivations and assumptions of musical analysis as they relate to the experience and enjoyment of listening.