Course Name:  MUS 22111 Understanding Western Music in Florence

Description:  This course offers a unique opportunity to explore the history of Western music, taking advantage of Florence's deep musical connections—from Landini and the birth of opera to Dallapiccola—while fully immersing yourself in the city's rich musical, architectural, and artistic heritage. Highlights include visits to significant landmarks such as the Roman amphitheater, the Baroque-era Pergola Theater, the Bargello Museum, the Davanzati Medieval Home, the cupola of the cathedral,  and the Accademia. Students will also have the chance to attend live performances, including Gregorian chant by the Benedictine monks of the 1,000-year-old Church of San Miniato and operas at the renowned Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.

For more information on the course (and Florence) contact Dr. Sebastian Birch at sbirch@kent.edu

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: None

This course is offered through the Kent Campus.  Please review course tuition at https://www.kent.edu/tuition to find costs for Kent campus tuition.