Professors Hermanson and Lenz will provide additional insights as the occasions present themselves. Travel in Italy, Austria, and Germany will connect the lectures and the readings. In consultation with the instructors, each student will have the option of writing an essay exam at the conclusion of the tour or a 10-12 page paper synthesizing the composers and history studied with experience gained from the tour. The instructors suggest that the student keep a travel journal prior to writing the paper. The due date for the paper is August 1, 2001.
Students are responsible for acquiring their own passports prior to the trip.
The primary concern in the selection of participants will be achieving a reasonable balance of voice parts. Applicants will also be chosen on a first come basis with preference given to those taking the course for credit. Tour members should have the ability to learn moderately difficult choral music quickly and independently.