Location:

Vienna, Austria

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

Vienna: City of Music, 1781-1827 When Mozart arrived in Vienna in 1781, he found a world rich in musical possibilities. The capital of the Holy Roman Empire, under the enlightened rule of Joseph II, fostered a vibrant artistic culture in which composers were able to create some of the enduring masterpieces of Western music. Upon Mozart’s arrival, he befriended Joseph Haydn, who himself was the most celebrated composer of the day. A decade later, Mozart’s life was cut tragically short; and a relative musical unknown moved to Vienna “to receive the spirit of Mozart from Haydn’s hands”—Ludwig van Beethoven. The works of this great Classical triumvirate have been a cornerstone of music history ever since.

The three-week music course shall introduce students to the history and culture of one of the world’s great musical cities. Through regular excursions to local cultural venues and daily class discussions, students will gain insight into the music, working environment, and legacy of the First Viennese School. We will follow in the footsteps of the masters, visiting their homes, their churches, significant concert halls, and ultimately, their final resting places. Students will experience first-hand the more human side of the humanities while studying music history from inside the world of its creators. Students may apply for German credit which is taught at ActiLingua. A modern school with 6 bright, welcoming, tastefully furnished classrooms in a typically Viennese Jugendstil building. The school is centrally located in Vienna's embassy district; opposite "Schloss Belvedere". City center (Stephansplatz) 10 minutes by public transport. ActiLingua has a multimedia library featuring 17 workplaces with computer and free internet access; free W-LAN/Wi-Fi throughout the school. Newspapers, magazines, DVDs, CDs can be borrowed. There is a student lounge with coffee, beverages and snacks. All classrooms are air conditioned. MUS 499 (4 hrs)/699 (3 hrs) OR 4 semester hours of German at a level determined by your academic background in German.

Cost:

$3200 undergraduate, $3400 graduate Cost includes mandatory insurance, tuition, fees, lodging, and ground transportation. (Please do not book individual flight without director's consent.)