The History of Organ Art and Organ Performance Practise (3cr)

Objectives

Students recognise the various types of organ compositions and forms from different eras. They are familiar with the production and characteristics of most prominent organ composers representing different stylistic eras and national styles. Students have abilities to acquire information about organ performance pratices and they have became aquainted with the most essential sources.

Students have learning and interpersonal work group skills.

Content

- the different stylistic eras of organ art, composition types and forms
- the production and special features of most prominent organ composers
- performance practise as a part of music science
- most essential sources an questions of organ music performance practises

Students assess and improve instrument skills and learning skills.

Prerequisites

Liturgic Playing 1
The Sructures and Maintenance of Organs