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
Program Fee*: $4,800 (before funding)
Includes:
- Roundtrip flights & insurance (Rochester /Salzburg)
- In-country costs: housing, breakfast, activities, in-country travel, entrance fees/tickets
- Does not include tuition
Tentative Travel Dates: May 19 through June 9, 2024
Total Tuition Costs (3 cr.)
- SPARK eligible students will have tuition for 3 credits covered in addition to receiving $1,500.
- Non-SPARK eligible students will receive a 2 credit-offset scholarship and will be responsible for the remaining tuition for 1 credit (per Summer 2024 credit cost); each student will receive $650 from the CIE.
* 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
Payments on made in 5 installments:
November 2023*
December 2023
January 2024
February 2024
March 2024
*Students must submit a color photocopy of their passport valid through December 2024 with the first program deposit in November.
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