Byzantine Music I (MUSB 5101)

Term: Academic Year 2014-2015 Fall

Faculty

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM (9/2/2014 - 12/19/2014) Location: MAIN MALIO D
Tue-Thu, 1:10 PM - 1:50 PM (9/2/2014 - 9/16/2014) Location: MAIN MALIO D

Description

This course is a systematic introduction to the basic theory and notation of the Psaltic Art. It will provide a solid foundation for a further study of the liturgical repertoire of the Greek Orthodox Church. Topics to be covered include the history and function of the notation, a thorough examination of key musical concepts (e.g. note, interval, scale, tempo, rhythm, genus, mode, tetrachord, etc.), and a study of the role of music in Greek Orthodox worship. By the end of the semester students will be able to sight-read and perform simple hymns written in the New Method of Analytical Notation in both parallage (solmization) and melos (melody).