Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology · Courses
MUSW
7 courses with the subject MUSW, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MUSW 1101History of Music3
This course will provide an overview of the history of Western European music. We will study the fundamentals and terminology of music, the history and development of musical styles and genres from ancient Greek music through the 21st century, and the life and works of the great composers of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods. We will also briefly examine other musical traditions of the world. A great emphasis will be placed on listening appreciation. Numerous musical samples will be provided throughout the lectures to familiarize students with the great works and enhance their acoustic experience. 76
This course will provide an overview of the history of Western European music. We will study the fundamentals and terminology of music, the history and development of musical styles and genres from ancient Greek music through the 21st century, and the life and works of the great composers of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods. We will also briefly examine other musical traditions of the world. A great emphasis will be placed on listening appreciation. Numerous musical samples will be provided throughout the lectures to familiarize students with the great works and enhance their acoustic experience. Attendance at concert hall venues in person or remotely.
The class aims to improve individual voices while working within a class. The fundamentals of chant/singing will be used which include attitude, posture, control of breath, attacks and releases, etc.
This course will focus on the region’s historical, cultural, and musical significance. The course will delve into the region’s distinctive polyphonic singing and instrumental traditions, while exploring how these forms of music have influenced Greek cultural identity. The curriculum will include: • In-depth analysis of Epirotic music • Listening sessions • Discussions on the evolution and contemporary impact of Epirus music • Guest lectures and performances by celebrated musicians, including clarinet virtuoso Petroloukas Halkias and violinist Kostas Kostagiorgos from Epirus. This course is designed to offer an immersive educational experience that links historical traditions with modern musical practices
Although open to all students, this semester-long course is required of all seminarians. The class aims to improve individual voices while working with a class. The fundamentals of chanting/singing will be used, which include: attitude, posture, control of breath, attacks and releases, the jaw (neck and throat), registers, resonance, enunciation, etc. It is recommended that seminarians take the course during their first year.
