A World of Sound: Music Vols in Bologna
Step out of the classroom and into one of Europe’s most vibrant cultural hubs! Spend your summer in Bologna, Italy, a city known for its ancient architecture, world-class food, and legendary music scene. This immersive study abroad experience is designed for Music Vols ready to explore the world, gain new perspectives, and sharpen their skills in an unforgettable setting.
Why Bologna?
Live and learn in a city where music echoes through historic streets and every meal is a celebration. Walk in the footsteps of great Italian composers, discover hidden gems, and take your musicianship, and your passport, to the next level.
What You’ll Study
ITAL 211 & 212 Intermediate Italian Language and Culture
Boost your Italian skills while soaking up local life—from espresso bars to piazzas.
ITAL 314 Highlights of Italian Civilization, Culture, and Identity
Dive into Italy’s fascinating past and evolving identity—exploring it all through art, food, history, and the people of Bologna.
MUTH 305 Italian Musical Styles
Trace Italy’s musical roots from opera to modern-day innovation. Enjoy live performances at world-renowned venues like the Teatro Comunale di Bologna.
MUTH 220 Theory IV
Materials of music from the dissolution of functional harmony to contemporary compositional techniques. Exercises in analysis, composition, and improvisation of music.
MUED 310 Conducting I
Basic skills of conducting ― baton, time beating of traditional patterns, preparatory beat, cutoffs, and cueing. Development of the left hand, fermata, and subdividing. Mechanics of full score. Conducting live groups.
Ready to see the world?
Questions?
Professor Annachiara Mariani
