MEDIEVAL SINGING | Level 1 – Basic
Singing I: Carmina Burana-An Entry into Medieval Monophonic Song
6 sessions
Online
Course Description
Since its rediscovery in the 19th century, the Codex Buranus has been offering its voice in delivering one of the most treasured testimonies of the rich and intense cultural lives of medieval men and women. Thought to have been compiled sometime in the 13th century, this unusual manuscript contains over 200 poems, some of which have been transmitted with musical notation. By covering almost every imaginable subject matter, as well as a variety of musical and poetic genres, the Carmina Burana manuscript is an ideal starting point for any singer wishing to enter the world of medieval monophonic song.
In this course the students will:
Study and perform pieces from the Codex Buranus
Become familiar with the multitude of other, related medieval monophonic repertoires, such as paraliturgical and clerical song, liturgical drama, trouvère chansons or Minnesang
Get to know the basics of various medieval notational systems
Learn how to study and perform pieces with different poetic structures, such as long-form sequences and short-form strophic songs
Study and perform songs composed using varied techniques, from syllabic to melismatic
Study historical pronunciations of vernacular languages and different Latin dialects
Instructor:
Jasmina Črnčič
COURSE INFO
DATES & DURATION
September 16 to January 13, 2025
6 sessions
Location
Online
Price
1 credit ECTS: 380€
Languages
English - Serbo-Croatian
Level
Level 1 / Beginner
Prerequisites
Musicians with intermediate or advanced technique on the selected instrument (or has taken beginner course) and basic knowledge of Medieval music notation.
Syllabus
Session 1 | The Dialogue Between Good and Evil : Medieval Moralising Song
Session 2 | Exclamations of Desire: Learning to Sing in the Tongue of Love
Session 3 | A Card Game with Lady Fortune: Singing of Sin or Singing at Pastime?
Session 4 | In the Bosom of the Loving Mother: Medieval Praise Songs to the Virgin Mary
Session 5 | Tears of Sorrow: The Extended Medieval Traditions of Lamentation
Session 6 | ‘Whom are ye seeking?’: An Introduction to Medieval Liturgical Drama
Teaching Methodology
This course will be comprised of:
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- 6 virtual one-on-one lessons (1 hour each)
- Recorded introductory lecture or one group live Q&A session (30 min)
- 6 tutorial videos (10-15 minutes each)
- Downloadable materials and links to additional resources
Schedules and assignments:
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- The class dates and times will be scheduled with the instructor.
- There will be some suggested deadlines to submit assignments.
- The student workload to take the lessons, review the materials and practice is approximately 4.25 hours per session.
- Students taking the course for credit must complete all assignments and class requirements.
Technical Requirements
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- Broadband Internet connection / WIFI
- External or internal webcam
- External or internal microphone
- Speakers or headphones
- Possibility of printing downloaded materials
- Possibility of scanning your assignments
- Possibility of auto-recording (audio and video)
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Places are limited for each section, so sign up early.
The International Course of Medieval Music Besalú offers singers and instrumentalists the possibility of studying the repertoires of monodic and polyphonic music composed between the 11th and 13th centuries.
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