MUSIC 290: Choral Music and
MUSIC 391/PACS 301: Music, Peace and Conflict
MUSIC 290: Choral Music
Instructor: Mark Vuorinen (mark.vuorinen@uwaterloo.ca)
Class Schedule and Location: Mon & Wed, 1:30-2:50pm, Conrad Grebel University College Room 1208
Course Description: This course explores the vast repertoire of vocal ensemble music through an historical lens, examining the lives and music of composers who made significant contributions throughout a variety of historical and stylistic periods. The course will progress from early Medieval examples to music of the 21st Century through listening, reading and lecture. Topics will range from Allegri and a cappella to Vaughan Williams, Victoria and Villancico. By the end of the course, students will identify musical details that define a specific period of vocal music history, discuss prominent composers and their music, and identify, by listening, music from a variety of styles and genres.
Pre-requisite: Music 100 and/or departmental consent (contact instructor)
MUSIC 391/PACS 301: Music, Peace and Conflict
Instructors: Maisie Sum (msum@uwaterloo.ca) & Reina Neufeldt (reina.neufeldt@uwaterloo.ca)
Class Schedule and Location: Mon & Wed 9:30-10:50am, Conrad Grebel University College Room 1300
Course Description: From theme songs at political rallies, to blaring AC/DC as a weapon of war, to using music for mourning and healing, music is powerful. This course explores the power of music and its relationship to peace and conflict using examples from around the world. We will examine topics such as how music expresses political dissent and is used to mobilize resistance (violent and non-violent); how music helps people to cope with and recover from trauma, violence and war; and, how it brings people together across conflict lines. Fundamental questions we consider include: Why is music so powerful? How is music used both for conflict and peace? How can we better use music to transform conflict?
Pre-requisite: Second year standing or above (PACS); Departmental consent (MUSIC-contact instructor)