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/ Music AppreciationConcurrent Enrollment MUS 1010 (thru WeberStateUniversity)
Fall Semester, 2014
Instructor: Joseph Windsor
WeberHigh School, Room 241 / School Phone: 801-476-3753
3 Credit Hours for Concurrent Enrollment
Students. / Office Hours: After School Hours. Please email for time
Email:
(email is my preferred method of contact)
Text (Available in the University Bookstore or through many online sites, students are expected to purchase their own books)
Mark Evan Bonds, Listen to This, 2nd Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2011
Course Description
Above all, this is a course about listening--we all hear music, but listening to it is a skill that, once developed, deepens a person's appreciation and understanding. The aim of the course is to help students develop their listening skills, with an eye or ear toward making Western classical music more accessible and, hopefully, more enjoyable. Assignments will stretch these listening skills.
Note: All items in this syllabus are subject to change per the instructor’s discretion.
Course Goals/Objectives
1) Be better equipped to communicate (both orally and in writing) ideas about music
2) Learn how to research musical topics
3) Be familiar with some fundamental principles of Western music
4) Learn key terminology and vocabulary used in the music field
5) Be able to identify broad themes and issues in the arts and humanities
6) Be able to recognize and evaluate diverse artistic traditions
Grading & Expectations
Your final grade will be based on the percentage of total points obtained relative to the total points available. A make-up exam will only be offered in the case of a legitimate (usually medical) excuse. Also, you will not be able to take the final exam early, so please note the date and time. If papers are turned in late, the grade will be lowered one grade, unless there is a legitimate excuse or an extension has been granted.
Attendance and Participation (10 pts per class). This includes participation during in-class activities, quizzes and lecture responses. 10 points will be deducted for each absence and 5 points deducted for arriving late or leaving early. Be advised that some information critical to your success on the course examinations will be provided in the lectures alone and cannot be found in the course text. Students are expected make yourself known by asking an appropriate question or making an appropriate commentseach class period.
Midterm and Final (200 pts). There will be two exams worth 100 points each taken each quarter. These tests will be taken on “moodle.” Details of this will be given in class.
Online Exams (200 pts). There will be six online exams to be taken anywhere you can access the tests. The number of points per exam varies and is indicated in the calendar below.
Writing Assignments (150 pts). The student will completethree writing assignments. The first, worth 50 points, will be a reflection upon music as it has existed and currently exists in the student’s life. The second, worth 75 points, will be a response to a LIVE concert, attended by the student, of the sort of music covered in this course. The final paper is a report of a video concert, worth 25 pts. A detailed description of what is expected for each paper will be available on-line. All of the writing assignments must be completed to pass the course.
Grades will be based on the percentages below.
A = 93 – 100% / C = 73 – 76%A-= 90 – 92% / C- = 70 – 72%
B+ = 87 – 89% / D+ = 67 – 69%
B = 83 – 86% / D = 63 – 66%
B-= 80 – 82% / D- = 60 – 62%
C+ = 77 – 79% / F = 0 – 59%
Email Policy: Students are asked to check their District email regularly.
Classroom Courtesy: I promise not to take or place calls, send/receive texts, or have the ringer on during our class. Please extend the same courtesy to your classmates and me. This course is designed to help individuals develop their listening skills; do not talk or whisper during in-class listening activities.
WSU Discriminatory Harassment: Students in this class should practice professional behavior and avoid treating others in a manner that is demeaning in any respect.
While diverse viewpoints and opinions are welcome in this class, in expressing them, we will practice mutual deference so important in the world of work. Thus, while I encourage you to share your opinions, when appropriate, you will be expected to do so in a manner that is respectful towards others, even when you disagree with them. If you have questions regarding the university’s policy against discrimination and harassment you may contact the university’s AA/EO office (801-626-6239) or visit its website:
WSU Academic dishonesty policy: WeberStateUniversity imposes specific disciplinary actions in response to incidents of academic misconduct (cheating, plagiarism, etc.). These actions may include admonition, failing grade, failure of course, disciplinary probation, suspension, and dismissal. The specified policies can be found in the WSU Student Code at
Technology and This Class
This class will utilize the internet and other technology. You will need access to a computer/internet to complete assignments. Many assignments will be completed using “Moodle,” this will be explained to you in the first days of class.
The textbook selected for this class relies heavily on internet-based content. The student will be asked to complete assignments which are on-line.
Preparing for class
1.Always “Listen First” to the streaming audio examples with your textbook in hand. Although we will not explore all of the chapters in class, information from all of the chapters will be included on the exams.
2.Read the chapters that accompany the listening examples.
3.Write down questions you have.
SIGNATURE PAGE
RETURN ONLY THIS PAGE
MUSIC APPRECIATION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
I/We have read the attached course disclosure for the Music Appreciation at WeberHigh School and have discussed it with my son/daughter. The signatures below indicate that I/We understand what is expected of the students in terms of grade, participation and behavior and agree to work together in meeting and abiding by the policies and expectations as outlined. Video assessments may be used and students and their work may be placed the district blog or WHS Band Website.
I/We understand that the Music Appreciation course is also available to receive Concurrent Enrollment Credit through Weber State University for those Juniors/Seniors who have registered for the course. These details will be covered in class.
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Student NameStudent Signature
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Parent/Guarding NameParent/Guardian Signature
Yes___I give permission for my student’s work to be graded by other students.
No___I do not give permission for my student’s work to be graded by others.
Video of class assignments will be shown in class and may be posted on my blog for peer critique. By signing below we agree to allow your student to be shown. No names will be associated with the video.
Videos of concerts, ballets and musicals are part of the curriculum of this class. The video policy of WeberSchool District will be followed. By signing below you agree to allow you student to participate in watching the assigned videos in class.
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Please keep the copy of the disclosure for future reference. Return only this page on or before Friday, 22 August 2014. This is the first assignment of the year and it is worth 50 points.
COURSE CALENDAR
Week 1 / Orientation: What We’ll Be Listening ForIntroduction to the Course
Elements of Music / pp. 1-15
Week 2 / The Middle Ages: Sacred Spaces, Entertainment & Dancing
Hildegard von Bingen / Part 1 intro, Ch. 1 (pp. 16-29)
Francesco Landini,
Guillaume de Machaut & Alfonso el Sabio / Ch. 3, 4 & 5 (pp. 36-53)
Part 1 Test due TBA (25 pts)
Week 3 / The Renaissance: Rebirth of What?
Josquin des Prez / Part 2 intro, Ch. 6 (pp. 54-64)
Weelkes & Byrd / Ch. 7 & 8 (pp. 65-77 & 83-84)
Part 2 Test Due TBA (25 pts)
Week 4 / Baroque Vocal Music: Word & Music Reconsidered
Monteverdi, Purcell & Strozzi / Part 3 intro, Ch. 10, 11, & 13 (pp. 85-104, 111-117
Bach and Handel / Ch. 18 & 19 (pp. 146-165)
Week 5 / Baroque Instrumental Music: Contrast and Extravagance
Bach & Vivaldi / Ch. 14 & 15 (pp. 118-116)
Bach & Handel / Ch 16 & 17 (pp. 133-145)
Part 3 Test Due TBA (30 pts)
Week 6 / The Classical Era
Haydn & Billings / Part 4 intro, Ch. 20 & 26 (pp. 166-180, 224-232
Mozart / Ch. 23, 24, & 25 (pp. 197-223)
Part 4 Test Due TBA (25 pts)
Week 7 / The Romantics I: Pushing the Boundaries
Beethoven / Part 5 intro, Ch. 27 (pp. 233-247
Schubert, Mendelssohn & Berlioz / Ch. 28 (pp. 248-254)
Ch. 29 (pp. 255-260)
Ch. 30 (pp. 261-266)
Week 8 / Recollect & Relax – Basically a Review
Review
Midterm (To be taken on Moodle)
Week 9 / The Romantics II: Liberty, Freedom and Equality
Hensel, Schumann Chopin / Ch. 31 (pp. 267-271)
Ch. 32 (pp. 272-277)
Ch. 33 (pp. 278-284)
Gottschalk & Dvorak / Ch. 34 (pp. 285-291)
Ch. 39 (pp. 326-334)
Week 10 / The Romantics III: What’s the Music of the Future?
Verdi / Ch. 36 (pp. 300-307)
Wagner & Brahms / Ch. 36 (pp. 308-325)
Part 5 Test Due TBA (50 pts)
Week 11 / The Twentieth Century: The Earth Shrinks
Debussy / Part 6 intro, Ch 40 (pp. 335-351
Ives & Schoenberg / Ch. 42 (pp. 360-365)
Ch. 43 (pp. 366-371)
Week 12 / The Twentieth Century: Rhythmic Revolution
Stravinsky / Ch. 44 (pp. 372-382)
Joplin/Johnson/Ellington/Parker / Ch. 45 & 46 (pp. 383-398)
Ch. 47 & 48 (pp. 399-416)
Week 13 / The Twentieth Century: New Directions
Crawford/Copland/Bernstein / Ch. 49 (pp. 416-421)
Ch 52 (pp. 434-439)
Ch 54 (pp. 446-454)
Bartók/Cage/Glass / Ch 53 (pp. 440-445)
Ch 55 (pp. 455-460)
Ch 56 (pp. 461-466)
Week 14 / Popular Music, Film Music, Earth Shrinks
Chuck Berry/Motown
Beach Boys/Beatles / Ch. 57 (pp. 467-474)
Ch. 58 (pp. 475-482)
Ch. 59 (pp. 483-490)
Public Enemy/León/Dun / Ch. 60 (pp. 491-498)
Ch. 61 (pp. 499-504)
Ch. 62 (pp. 505-512)
Part 6 Test Due TBA (45 pts)
Week 15 – 18History of Pop/Rock Music
This portion of the class is not in your books. During the course of study, you will be assigned a topic to research/report on to class
Final Exam: TBA
Successful Students Read and Reread their Syllabi