Study Guide

Objective

The student
- becomes familiar with the development history and construction of the main subject instrument.
- becomes familiar with various historical tuning systems and temperaments
- can take care of the instrument.

Content

- literature
- lectures
- listening
- concert visits
- analysis and reflection
- carrying out a concert project

Location and time

Integrated in the studies under the whole academic year.

Materials

Most important primary historical sources, as well as the secondary literature about Baroque music.

Teaching methods

- literature
- lectures
- listening
- concert visits
- analysis and reflection
- group tutoring and homework

Exam schedules

The portfolio must be kept up-to-date.

Completion alternatives

Will be discussed individually and only in exceptional cases.

Further information

Learning objectives

Baroque singing as a specialization for classical singers is approached through bel canto technique. Historical sources are studied from a singing technical point of view together with the singing voice's physiological and bel canto-based uses. Students learn a sustainable way to sing early music.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is passed when the student participates actively, develops independent individual thinking and is able to transfer the theoretical knowledge in to practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is passed when the student participates actively, develops independent individual thinking and is able to transfer the theoretical knowledge in to the practical music making.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge requirement.