M502: The Music of LullyFall 2005Indiana University School of Music
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In this course we will study the music of Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687) in its musical and cultural context. The course will begin with an overview of music at the court of Louis XIV and French Baroque form, style, harmony, and dance. The course will then proceed to study of the musical genres that Lully composed: ballet de cour, comédie-ballet, tragédie-ballet, tragedie en musique, and the motets. In addition to study of these major works by Lully, we will also study related issues, such as the introduction of Italian opera to France, Lully's enduring influence on French opera and the conflicts between the Lullists and the Ramists, Lully's influence on the later Baroque dance suite, and aspects of performance practice. Materials for this course will include scholarly books and articles on the music and related topics, scores and recordings. Students will be evaluated based on brief weekly quizzes and class discussions, a midterm and final exam, and a research paper on the repertoire studied during the semester or a related topic. If any student will require assistance or appropriate academic accommodations for a disability, please contact me during my office hours or by individual appointment. You must have established your eligibility for disability support services through the Office of Disabled Student Services in 096 Franklin Hall, 855-7578. There are no textbooks for this course--all reading materials, scores and CDs are available through the music library course reserves, e-reserves and variations. Grading
Class PoliciesStudents will only be allowed to make up exams in cases of medical or other unforeseen emergencies. Students must make arrangements with me as soon as possible, and demonstrate evidence of having received medical attention (such as a doctor's note), or other appropriate documentation.If you have a conflict with a scheduled exam as a result of a religious holiday that you observe, please contact me as soon as possible. Please consult the University’s policy on religious holidays.Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. It is the student’s responsibility to learn Indiana University’s Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, which defines academic misconduct. Any student caught cheating on exams or plagiarizing any portion of the research paper will receive a failing grade.Important DatesQuiz Dates:
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