Great Basin College
Music 125, 1002 – The History of Rock Music
Fall – 2012
Dated: 11/21/12
Instructor: Michael Polise
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Day & Times: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 A.M. To 12:15 P.M.
Appointments: TBA student requested
Course Description: This course will take you on a tour of the history of rock and roll from its very early influences to the present day. This course will attempt to explore the social and political climate that had an effect upon its development as a unique art form of the twentieth century. It will also explore the effect of rock and roll on the social life of the times. The development of this genre of music will be constantly compared to the music fundamentals set in place by the early masters of music, as Mozart, Bach, Beethoven. A hands- on approach to music appreciation will incorporate the use of electronic keyboards for each student to use. They will be taught to play the blues, rock and roll, popular seasonal songs and typical harmonies on these keyboards. Broadway Musicals, videos and audio samples of pertinent composers, innovators and musicians will be utilized.
Text: Garofalo, Reebee, Rockin’ Out, Popular Music in the U.S.A., 4th Edition.
ISBN: 978-0135138373 and supplementary material from the New York Times Essential Knowledge Volume on American Popular Music.
Class Meeting Schedule
11/26 Monday Ch. 1: Tin Pan Alley, Ch. 2: Blues and Country
11/27 Tuesday Ch. 3: The Rise of Rhythm and Blues
11/28 Wednesday Ch. 4: The Eruption of Rock ‘n’ Roll
11/29 Thursday Review and test
12/03 Monday Ch. 5: The New Sounds
12/04 Tuesday Ch. 6: The Sixties
12/05 Wednesday Ch. 7: The Fragmentation of Pop
12/06 Thursday Ch. 8: Punk and Disco/ review and test
12/10 Monday Ch. 9: The Eighties
12/11 Tuesday Ch.10: Rap and Metal
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12/12 Wednesday Ch.11: The Nineties and Beyond
12/13 Thursday Ch.12/ 13: Music, Copyright, Hip Hop/ Final Test
Course Requirements: Each student will be required to attend class meetings as scheduled above. Each student will be responsible for understanding assigned chapter materials and for lecture material and audio-visual material presented. Students must contact the instructor prior to class if they are not able to attend. If a student misses more than 2 (unexcused) classes, he or she will be automatically dropped from the course. Excusable absences involve personal or family illness and must be accompanied by a doctor’s note. Circumstances will be judged on a case-by-case basis. Mr. Polise can be reached at (775) 738- 4372 or by cell (203) 249-3845
Course Assignments:
Tests: Students will be given three tests throughout the course. Tests will include lecture information, chapter information, facts and concepts from videos shown as well as taught keyboarding performance skills.
Reading: Students will be responsible for understanding all chapters of the text.
Reflective Responses: Students will be required to write a reflective response to each video shown. It must be neatly written and must be at least a half a page long. Responses are to be turned in at the beginning of the class period after the video is shown.
Attitude: Students are expected to have a positive attitude and a willingness to participate in class discussions and class projects.
Learning Outcomes and General Education Requirements:
· Communication Skills-Strong
Learning outcomes: Identify musical examples by period, composer, and genre
An in-depth understanding of one aspect of music history
Identify common musical vocabulary terms
Identify the basic elements of music, such as rhythm, melody, harmony, and tone color in a piece of music
Perceive the structure/form of a piece of music through an
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ABA structural analysis
Measurement of outcome: Listening assignments
Discussion questions
Quizzes
Examinations
Essay
· Critical Thinking Skills-Strong
Learning outcomes: An in-depth understanding of one aspect of music history
Identify the basic elements of music, such as rhythm, melody, harmony and tone color in a piece of music
Identify musical examples by period, composer, and
Identify common musical vocabulary terms
Perceive the structure/form of a piece of music through an
ABA structural analysis
Measurement of outcomes: Listening assignments
Discussion questions
Quizzes
Examinations
Essay
· Personal and Cultural Awareness-Strong
Learning outcomes: Identify musical examples by period, composer, and genre
An in-depth understanding of one aspect of music history
Identify common musical vocabulary terms
Identify the basic elements of music, such as rhythm, mel ody, harmony, and tone color in a piece of music
Perceive the structure/form of a piece of music through an
ABA structural analysis
Measurement of outcomes: Listening assignments
Discussion questions
Quizzes
Examinations
Essay
Method of Instruction:
Instruction will include lecture, quizzes, exams, listening assignments, discussion questions, and essays.
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Grading:
Tests: 2 @ 75 points each = 150 points
Reflective responses: 3 @ 50 points each = 150 points
Piano Performances 1 @ 200
Final Exam 200 points
GRADE PERCENTAGE POINTS
A 90-100% 630- 700
B 80-89% 560- 629
C 70-79% 490- 559
D 60-69% 420- 489
Below 60% is failing
Disability Statement: GBC supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. An advisor is available to discuss appropriate accommodations with students. Please contact the ADA Officer ( Julie Byrnes) in Elko at 775-753-2271 to request timely and appropriate accommodations.