Musical analysis and culture (Singers)

^1st year:

History: the main stages in vocal art from the Middle Ages to Bach, using a number of reference works.

Analysis: terminology and methodological bases; study of the main vocal forms, harmonic languages, stylistic commentary, text-music relationship using analyses of Schubert Lieder, Bach cantatas, Monteverdi madrigals, scenes from Mozart operas, etc.

^2nd year :

History: awareness of the main languages of the ^20th century and the many facets of vocal art after 1945, based on a number of key works.

Analysis: deepening of knowledge acquired in Year¹ through a comparative approach (Schumann/Brahms/Wolf/Mahler songs, songs from Fauré to Poulenc) and analysis of more complex vocal works (^2nd Viennese School, Stravinsky, Bartok, etc.).

Automatic enrolment for all students on the relevant course

ASSESSMENT EXAMINATIONS
- Continuous assessment based on regular exercises in harmonic analysis, three analyses spread over the year and a mock examination (all marked out of 20);
- a written exam at the end of the first year: commentary and analysis of one or more works heard and read; identification and commentary of 4 short pieces from all periods of musical history (marked out of 40).
FINAL EXAM
At the end of the 2nd year, students sit the certificate consisting of :
- a continuous assessment based on regular exercises in harmonic analysis, three analyses spread over the year and a mock examination (all marked out of 20);
- a written exam at the end of the year: commentary and analysis of one or more works heard and read; identification and commentary of 4 short pieces from all periods of musical history (marked out of 40).
In its deliberations, the jury takes into account the candidate's academic record.

Two years (possibly three, with the option of repeating one of the two years), 2 hours per week (group lessons).