International Experiences at KU Music

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International Studies Stats

68
Global Engagements in the past year
103
International Students
31
Countries Represented

School of Music Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs:

 

Music, Nations, Empires: Culture and Politics in Vienna & Prague

Students explore the famously musical cities of Vienna and Prague with music historian and KU professor Martin Nedbal. The course examines the importance of music for the emergence of modern nations and empires between 1750 and 1900 in Vienna and Prague. It focuses on select musical works and their social, cultural, and political contexts.  The study abroad program occurs over winter break and is offered on alternating years. (MUSC 135/136/335/336 or 650, 3 credits)

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KU Symphony Orchestra students performing in Rome

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KU Jazz students performing at a festival in Spain

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KU Music students partake in a trip to Vienna, Dresden, and Prague