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Overview

The study of historical and contemporary music in Aotearoa from analytical and cultural perspectives.

Popular, art and traditional music from NZ will be covered, beginning in the 19th century and ending with the present day. We will focus on some of the finest examples of music written in this country and examine its background and genesis. We will examine what makes New Zealand music distinctive and how it relates to musical trends from overseas.

About this paper

Paper title Music in Aotearoa (Advanced)
Subject Music
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,318.20
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
18 200-level MUSI points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Paper Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Jennifer Cattermole

Teaching staff: Professor Anthony Ritchie

Associate Professor Jennifer Cattermole

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required but the following are regularly referenced in this paper:

  • Chris Bourke. Blue Smoke. The Lost Dawn of NZ Popular Music. Auckland University Press, 2010.
  • P. Norman: Bibliography of New Zealand Compositions. 3rd ed., Nota Bene Music, 1991.
  • P. Norman. Douglas Lilburn: His Life and Music. Canterbury University Press, 2006.
Course outline

Please contact the School of Performing Arts office (spa@otago.ac.nz) for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will:

  • Gain an understanding of New Zealand music and how the music relates to events in this country's history
  • Gain detailed knowledge of selected works from popular, classical and world music and an understanding of the composers and songwriters who created these works
  • Be able to make informed opinions about what makes New Zealand music distinctive and how it relates to music from overseas
  • Be equipped to undertake further research into New Zealand music at higher levels

Overview

The study of historical and contemporary music in Aotearoa from analytical and cultural perspectives.

Popular, art and traditional music from NZ will be covered, beginning in the 19th century and ending with the present day. We will focus on some of the finest examples of music written in this country and examine its background and genesis. We will examine what makes New Zealand music distinctive and how it relates to musical trends from overseas.

About this paper

Paper title Music in Aotearoa (Advanced)
Subject Music
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
18 200-level MUSI points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Paper Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Jennifer Cattermole

Teaching staff: Professor Anthony Ritchie

Associate Professor Jennifer Cattermole

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required but the following are regularly referenced in this paper:

  • Chris Bourke. Blue Smoke. The Lost Dawn of NZ Popular Music. Auckland University Press, 2010.
  • P. Norman. Bibliography of New Zealand Compositions. 3rd ed., Nota Bene Music, 1991.
  • P. Norman. Douglas Lilburn: His Life and Music. Canterbury University Press, 2006.
Course outline

Please contact the School of Performing Arts office for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will:

  • Gain an understanding of New Zealand music and how the music relates to events in this country's history.
  • Gain detailed knowledge of selected works from popular, classical and world music and an understanding of the composers and songwriters who created these works.
  • Be able to make informed opinions about what makes New Zealand music distinctive and how it relates to music from overseas.
  • Be equipped to undertake further research into New Zealand music at higher levels.
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