MUS6035   Traditional Music of the British Isles   (30 credits)

Description

This unit cultivates a broad acquaintance with several contrasting musical traditions of the British Isles and a deeper knowledge of at least one of them. It also provides a foundation in a variety of approaches to the study of traditional music. It begins with the first residential, which includes practical workshops in several musical styles as well as lectures and seminars. The remainder of the unit is taught through listening- and reading-based self study, e-tutorials and participation in an online discussion forum, leading to an essay on one musical tradition, a sample transcription or analysis with commentary and an annotated bibliography of sources for further research.

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