Austria
Music & Culture in Salzburg and Vienna
This program gives you the unique opportunity to spend your summer in two of Europe's most sought after cities. Learn outside of the classroom in the theaters, concert halls, and landmarks we visit. Get to know the birthplace of some of the world's most legendary composers - from Beethoven and Brahms to Mahler and Mozart.
You will have opportunities to perform with the Cathedral Choir in Salzburg, participate in folk dance and historical dance workshops in Vienna, and attend concerts and musical productions throughout the program.
Program Details
Costs
Course Fee*
- Fees: housing, breakfast, activities, in-country travel, etc.: $2,400
- Misc. Charges: $600
- Total Cost : $3,000
Flight & Insurance Estimate (Rochester/Salzburg Round Trip)*
- Arrive in Salzburg: ~ May 15, 2022
- Depart from Salzburg: ~ June 5, 2022
- Total Cost: $1,600 USD
Total Tuition Costs (3 cr.)
- Total amount subject to tuition cost per credit as of Summer 2022
- Academic credit offset scholarships are available for qualified students
* All costs quoted are subject to change.
Accommodations
Students will board, with breakfast included, at youth hostels in each city.
Course
MUS 477: Music & Culture in Austria (3 credit hours)
- Students will prepare for the course by becoming familiar with the composers, repertoire, and cultural contexts for performing in each city.
- Dr. Roth will provide a CD and listening list of repertoire, and Dr. Malkiewicz will provide a list of websites and readings related to the places we will visit.
- All classes will be taught in English; no foreign language requirement.
- In bad weather, classes will be conducted in a classroom at the Mozarteum.
- Evaluation will be based on participation, on-site quizzes, and a final paper.
Deadlines
Interest Meeting: Generally held in Fall semester
Participation Deadline: $500 non-refundable deposit due in Fall semester (TBA)
How Studying Abroad Expanded My Understanding of Music, History, & Culture
Read about how this program helped Paige Lee '22 better understand and appreciate music history.
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Hannah Komar '23 traveled to Austria during Summer A 2022. Read about her experiences on this program in the "My Life as a Flyer" blog.