Music of the Spheres

Presentation

The Oral Presentation subject must be drawn from the topics covered during weeks 2-5. Presentations will last for no longer than 15 minutes (equivalent to 2000 words), and you will normally work in groups of three. Presentations should include a good range of appropriate illustration in audio-visual format. In all cases, your presented should be informed and supported by a range of critical sources, which must be appropriately acknowledged.
Indicative Presentation Topics

  • Consider and analyse ONE example of the relationship between tuning systems and musical composition in a work of your choice.
  • Consider and analyse ONE example of the relationship between music and number in a work of your choice.
  • Consider and analyse ONE example of the relationship between music and time in a work of your choice.
In all cases, you should translate your chosen presentation topic into a specific presentation title, in consultation with your module tutor. Email me or see me to discuss an area of interest by week 3 if not earlier.The Oral Presentations will be scheduled during the class sessions in weeks 6 and 7. All students must attend the entirety of both presentation sessions.