Music
The
music program is a comprehensive auditive presentation that
will give the audience a true example of Greek music through the ages.
An extensive line of instruments will be introduced which will serve to
illustrate different musical periods and the changing musical
traditions that were created during these periods. A hands-on approach
will be offered so that the student will have the opportunity to
actually play one of the chosen instruments. No miracles here, of
course, but a chance to challenge yourself in the rewarding world of
traditional Greek music.Day – Monday 9:00 – 09:15:
Those participants who have chosen one of our affiliated hotels will be picked up at their respective hotels for transfer to the Acropol relevant School in Glyfada area. Other participants need to get to the location on their own.
Classes start at 09:30.
09:30 – 12:30:
The morning hours will be devoted to a general introduction to the history of Greek Music. We will then focus on various distinct music styles which originated during ancient and modern Greece.
Session 1. "Hystory of Greek Music”
Music (or mousike) was an integral part of life in the ancient Greek world, and the term covered not only music but also dance, lyrics, and the performance of poetry. A wide range of instruments were used to perform music which was played on all manner of occasions such as religious ceremonies, festivals, private drinking parties (symposia), weddings, funerals, and during athletic and military activities. Music was also an important element of Greek education and dramatic performances held in theatres such as plays, recitals, and competitions.
Session 2. "Greek composers and Greek music organs
For the ancient Greeks, music was viewed as quite literally a gift from the gods. The invention of specific instruments is attributed to particular deities: Hermes the lyre, Pan the syrinx (panpipes) and Athena the aulos (flute). In Greek mythology thee Muses personified the various elements of music (in the wide Greek sense of the term) and were said to entertain the gods on Mt. Olympus with their divine music, dancing, and singing. Other mythical figures strongly associated with music are the god of wine Dionysos and his followers the Satyrs and Maenads. Amphion and Thamyres were both famed for their skills playing the kithara (guitar) whilst Orpheus was celebrated as a magnificent singer and lyre player.
Session 3.
There will be a 15 minute break after sessions 1 and 2.
12:30 – 13:30: Lunch. There are many different restaurants within walking distance from the academy. However, we hope that most of you will join us at a chosen restaurant where we can share food and experiences from the morning sessions.
13:30 – 15:30: The afternoon session will perform a music workshop to introduce the various musical styles of ancient Greece.
Session 4.
The afternoon session will perform a music workshop to introduce the various musical styles of contemporary and modern Greece.
There will be a 15 minute break before the final review.
15:30: Bus pickup at the academy for transfer back to hotels.