Irish Traditional Music and Dance Studies 1

Rationale and Purpose of the Module: To provide a deeper understanding of the historical development of these Irish traditions.

Syllabus: In this module, as in Traditional Music and Dance Studies 2 and 3, students will follow three streams of study concerning instrumental music, song and dance. This module will deal with music, song and dance up to 1900, approaching the historical development of the tradition in pre-twentieth century Ireland and its various roots and equivalent developments abroad. The areas covered will be Song in Ireland û Texts and Manuscripts; Harp Music û Rise and Fall of an Irish Art Music Tradition; The History of Irish Traditional Dance.