Course Name: MUS 22121 Music as a World Phenomenon in Florence
Description: Immerse yourself in the life culture and excitement of Florence, Italy through music. Learn about ancient music sitting in a 2000-year-old amphitheater, medieval and renaissance music in the palaces and churches where they were first performed. See a full-length opera at one of the greatest opera houses in the world. Watch a rock band, such as Metallica, at the Florence Rocks Concert.
This course will explore music as a part of human life to reflect the experiences, desires, and histories of the world’s peoples. What does music mean to the people who produce it, practice it, and consume it? How are these meanings constructed and experienced and what does music mean to you!
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None