Music in Austria

Dates
20 May - 5 June 2010

The Program
Vienna:  City of Music, 1781-1827
When Mozart arrived in Vienna in 1781, he found a world rich in musical possibilities.  The capital of the Holy Roman Empire, under the enlightened rule of Joseph II, fostered a vibrant artistic culture in which composers were able to create some of the enduring masterpieces of Western music.  Upon Mozart’s arrival, he befriended Joseph Haydn, who himself was the most celebrated composer of the day.  A decade later, Mozart’s life was cut tragically short; and a relative musical unknown moved to Vienna “to receive the spirit of Mozart from Haydn’s hands”—Ludwig van Beethoven.  The works of this great Classical triumvirate have been a cornerstone of music history ever since.

The Course(s)
The three-week music course shall introduce students to the history and culture of one of the world’s great musical cities.  Through regular excursions to local cultural venues and daily class discussions, students will gain insight into the music, working environment, and legacy of the First Viennese School.  We will follow in the footsteps of the masters, visiting their homes, their churches, significant concert halls, and ultimately, their final resting places.  Students will experience first-hand the more human side of the humanities while studying music history from inside the world of its creators.

Students may apply for German credit which is taught at ActiLingua.  A modern school with 6 bright, welcoming, tastefully furnished classrooms in a typically Viennese Jugendstil building.  The school is centrally located in Vienna's embassy district; opposite "Schloss Belvedere". City center (Stephansplatz) 10 minutes by public transport.   ActiLingua has a multimedia library featuring 17 workplaces with computer and free internet access; free W-LAN/Wi-Fi throughout the school.  Newspapers, magazines, DVDs, CDs can be borrowed.  There is a student lounge with coffee, beverages and snacks.  All classrooms are air conditioned.   

Academic Credit
MUS 499 (4 hrs)/699 (4 hrs) OR 4 semester hours of German at a level determined by your academic background in German.

Eligibility
To qualify, undergraduate students must be in clear academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on at least 28 semester hours of college/university course work.  Graduate students must be in good graduate standing.

Cost
$3,999 undergraduate/$4,199 graduate

Cost includes round-trip airfare, international student identity card, tuition, fees, lodging, and ground transportation.

Financial Aid
The Music or German in Vienna Program qualifies for financial aid in the form of guaranteed student loans, Pell Grants, or applicable graduate assistantships.  Southern Miss students requiring financial aid should contact Frances Sudduth at the International Programs Office before requesting a 2009 - 2010 Study Abroad Financial Aid Application from the university’s Financial Aid Office.

Application/Fee Deadlines
Completed applications, with $250 deposit, are due by 12 March 2010. Balance of fees, less deposit, is due no later than 22 March 2010. Final authority over enrollment decisions rests with the program director and the director of International Education.

Assistance and Information
The University of Southern Mississippi
International Programs
118 College Drive #10047
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Phone: 601.266.4344
Fax: 601.266.5699
E-mail: studyabroad@usm.edu

Dr. Edward Hafer, Director
The University of Southern Mississippi
Department of Music
118 College Drive #5081
Phone: 601.266.6946
E-mail: edward.hafer@usm.edu

click here for the Music or German in Vienna application