John M. Long School of Music

Troy University’s Music History Institute in Dresden, Germany is designed to give both music and non-music majors a unique glimpse into German culture with a specific focus on the country’s artistic and musical histories.

Students will reside in Dresden, Germany, the capital of the historic state of Saxony. Additional excursions to Berlin, Potsdam, Leipzig, Halle, Weimar, and Prague will be included in the travel itinerary.

Lectures will focus on music of the Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras. This trip includes guided tours of museums and sites dedicated to composers from these eras, as well as Baroque period composers G.F. Handel and J.S. Bach. On-site lectures featuring Austro-Germanic topics will be the primary course delivery method. Student learning will be assisted by the Blackboard course management system, guided readings, video and audio podcasts, and daily classroom instruction.

The program cost covers the following:
• Flight
• Dorm and Hotel Rooms
• 10 Day German Rail Pass
• 16 lunches and 16 dinners while in Dresden
• Opera and Concert Tickets
• Museum Entrance Fees and Guided Tours
*University Tuition is not included
Total Program Cost = $3400

Dr. Michael Hix and Dr. Margaret Jackson are the faculty sponsors for this trip.
For further information please contact Dr. Jackson or Dr. Hix
(334) 670-3322
Email: mhix@troy.edu or mrjackson@troy.edu