History and Literature of the American Wind Band

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History and Literature of the American Wind Band

MUMH 4050

Fall, 2014 Tuesday-Thursday 11:00-12:20

Dr. Darhyl Ramsey

(940) 565-3749

Office Hours – MW 10:00-11:00 TR 1:00-2:00 Other times by appointment

Goals:

·  Trace the development of the American Wind Band and become familiar with the standard literature of the symphonic band.

·  Become familiar with literature that is appropriate for secondary school band instruction.

Optional Text: Hansen, R.K. (2005) The American Wind Band: A Cultural History. Chicago: GIA Publications

Assessments: 2 Written Test ………………………………. 15% each

Listening Test ……………………………… 30%

Paper ………………………………………. 40%

Tentative Schedule

Aug 26 Introduction

28 Pre 19th Century 192-209 – Medieval Wind Band Music

Sept 02 Pre 19th Century 192-209 – Renaissance Wind Band Music

04 Pre 19th Century 192-209 – Baroque Wind Band Music

09 Pre 19th Century 192-209 – Classical Wind Band Music - Harmoniemusik

11 19th Century 1-54 – The Wind Band Comes to America

16 19th Century – Bands and the Civil War

18 19th Century – The Band Professionals

23 19th Century – The Band Boys

25 19th Century – The Band Boys

30 TEST 1 20th Century 55-149 - The British Invasion

Oct 02 20th Century 55-149 - The British Invasion

07 20th Century 242-307 – The British Invasion

09 20th Century – Early 20th Century 1920-1940

14 20th Century – The Bands Land in the Schools

16 20th Century – The Band Contest and Pre- War Bands

21 20th Century – Post War Explosion of Band Music

23 20th Century – Band Music in the 1960’s

28 20th Century – Band Music in the 1970’s

30 20th Century – Band Music in the 1980’s

Nov 04 20th Century – The 1990 and into the new Century

06 TEST 2 Grade 1

11 Grade 1

13 Listening Test Grade 2

18 Grade 2

20 Grade 3

25 Grade 3

27 Thanksgiving

Dec 02 Grade 4 **PAPERS DUE**

04

09 Final Exam 10:30-12:30

Attendance is expected at all class meetings.

0-1 Absence – No penalty

2-3 Absences – Grade Lowered One Grade

4-5 Absences – Grade Lowered Two Grades

6+ Absences – Automatic Drop from Course

Two Tardies count as one absence

All Written work must be turned in the day it is due. The grade will be lowered one grade for every day it is late.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT

Written Tests

There will be two written tests (multiple choice format) based on the class notes and discussions.

Listening Test

The listening test will be played in class. Excerpts from the pieces given on the listening list will be played and you are to identify the composer and the piece.

Written Paper

Choose an event from the history of the wind band and present new information about that event. The paper should be 5-7 pages. You may choose an event that is discussed in class or you may choose one on your own. If you choose a new event, please clear that topic with the professor.

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