Music

This is a broadly based course focusing on musical experiences in different contexts, containing elements of music perception, music and emotions, music and motion, as well as music in different social contexts. The course gives an overview of relevant research within these fields.

This course helps students develop skills in the performance of Renaissance vocal music. Coaching in the performance of the rich tradition of Renaissance music, drawing on both sacred repertories (e.g., Latin motets) and secular repertories (e.g., partsongs in English, French or other languages). Small ensembles consisting of very few singers per part are formed, involving both male and female voices.

This course develops students’ skills in musical improvisation through an integrated approach combining lectures and practical workshops. Lectures focus on the application of core musical materials, encouraging students to explore a broad range of stylistic and structural elements through multiple perspectives. Workshops provide opportunities for experiential learning, with an emphasis on 222 ensemble-based improvisation and real-time musical interaction. Students actively participate using their primary instrument or voice, applying concepts in a hands-on, collaborative environment that supports both individual creativity and group cohesion.