Introduction to Music History: Baroque Period (Self-Paced)
In this 15-week series of online, pre-recorded flex classes, students will explore music from the Baroque period through written and analytic assignments on topics.
Music & Language Learning Center by Kristine Dizon
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15 pre-recorded lessons
15 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be assigned weekly to help learners apply the concepts through various exercises. Additionally, there will be recording assignments to further enhance their practice and understanding.Certificate of Completion
Families may request a certificate of completion once the course has been successfully finished. This certificate serves as a formal acknowledgment of the learner’s participation and achievement, providing a tangible record of the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course.Class Experience
This course will explore the music from the Baroque Period. Learners will learn about different musical styles, composers, works, music theory, performance practices, and cultural and intellectual history that were developed and prominent during this period of time. Learners will apply research through written assignments, as well as musical and theoretical skills gained in lower-division music systems and theory classes in analytical assignments. The following is a weekly schedule of the different topics that will be discussed. Upon completion, the following class would be 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝 (Self-Paced). Each lesson is a combination of lectures via PowerPoint, listening, and written discussion about the material covered in the lesson. Students will also complete melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation throughout the course. The teacher will post questions in the classroom to encourage class discussion that will reflect the material that they have learned. Students will complete their ear training assignments in the form of a recording and uploaded them to the classroom where the instructor will provide feedback to the learner for their work. There will be melodic and rhythmic dictations where learners will be interacting with the instructor via video. There will also be different music applications used for the course that will encourage interaction between learners.
Learning Goals
Students will gain a deep understanding of key Baroque musical elements, such as monody, basso continuo, and the development of opera, including significant works like L'Euridice.Through written and analytical assignments, students will develop the ability to critically examine Baroque compositions, focusing on Venetian opera, French and Italian instrumental forms, and their historical and cultural contexts.
Syllabus
15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
What is the Baroque?
There will be in-class introductions along with an in-class discussion of what Baroque is. There will be a listening assignment provided by the instructor. Lesson 2:
Monody and Basso Continuo
Learners will be introduced to the monody and basso continuo. There will be a short composition assignment where learners will provide a short melody that they will provide a basso continuo. Lesson 3:
The Invention of Opera: L'Euridice
Learners will learn about how opera was invented and about the story of L'Euridice. There will be a listening assignment provided by the instructor along with a video presentation. Lesson 4:
Monteverdi and L'Orfea & The Birth of Public Opera: Venetian Opera
Learners will continue learning about how opera has developed along with how Venetian opera was created. There will be a listening assignment provided by the instructor. Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Longy School of Music of Bard College
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from Atlantic International University
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Self-Paced Course
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15 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 10-14
