Orthodox Composition StylesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Learning outcomes: Upon the completion of the course, the student - is familiar with composition styles of church music in different periods - has gained experience of different methods of analysing church music - is able to apply his/her musical-theoretical skills in the analysis of selected compositions

Content

During the course, the student becomes familiar with the styles of composing Orthodox church music in the Slavic (including Finnish) tradition from the 16th century until today, and with the general principles of composing and setting music in the Orthodox Church.

Qualifications

Prerequisites: Music Analysis (may be taken simultaneously with the course)

Further information

Time: 1st–4th periods Offering data: Majors of church music Campus: Joensuu Language of tuition: Finnish Generic skills: Critical thinking, Recognising and developing individual expertise

Accomplishment methods

Modes of study: 1) Lecture and exercise course 20 h, independent work 115 h, OR 2) Independent work, online course 135 h Evaluation criteria: Assignments, 0–5