MUSL 1324, Music Appreciation
Course Syllabus, Summer II, 2006
M-F
June 26th – July 24th
Instructor: Dr. Dena Kay Jones
Office: 436 Fox Fine Arts, Music
Email: dkjones@utep.edu
Ph# (915) 747 – 6625
Office Hours: I am available to schedule conference times with any student via email or phone call.
Course Description
This class is a survey course of the materials, forms and styles of Western Art Music, with a focus on extensive listening. After an introductory session for better comprehension of how music is basically constructed, the course begins its examination from the music of the Middle Ages and continues to encounter music of the twentieth century. This course will also briefly open discussions of non-Western styles as they influenced art music.
Goals
The goals of the course are to prepare students to:
Objectives
At the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand and use appropriate, professional terminology when describing music
2. Listen to a piece of music and thereafter discuss key components regarding style
3. Attend local concerts, using concert etiquette and comprehending all activity at the concert
4. Discuss particular works in regard to structure, harmony, melody, rhythmic content, and other musical parameters
5. Write concert reports, using critical thinking and providing written comparisons to topics discussed in class
Text (required)
Machlis, Joseph and Kristine Forney. The Enjoyment
of Music. Ninth Edition, Shorter
Version. With 4 CDs or Cassettes (
ISBN#: 0-393-97879-6
Course Type
Listening and lecture, group discussions, and in-class
demonstrations
Expectations and Grading
Grades are based on
“A”: Consistent work and continued progress throughout the semester
“B”: As above, but reflecting less than consistent work throughout the semester, poor preparation that has the potential for improvement
“C”: Inconsistent work, poor attendance or punctuality, and/or lack of participation.
“D”: Inability to produce any positive results regarding performance or homework assignments.
“F”: Failure to attend class, or failure to show any work or preparation.
See point system
outlined below
Grades will be earned through the completion of the following activities and assignments with the grade weighting designated:
Assignment Grade Weighting
Quizzes .20 (average of total amount of quizzes)
Section Exams (4) .40 (.10 each)
Final Exam .10
Concert Reports (3) .30 (.10 each)
Grade Scale
A=100-90 B=89-80 C=79-70 D=69-60 F=59-0
Grade
Computation Example
Assignment Grade Weight Component
Quizzes (averaged together) 85% x .20 = 17.0
Exams (4)
Test One 85 x .10 = 8.5
Test Two 55 x .10 = 5.5
Test Three 93 x .10 = 9.3
Test Four 82 x .10 = 8.2
Final Exam 77 x .10 = 7.7
Concert Report #1 75 x .10 = 7.5
Concert Report #2 0 x .10 = 0.0
Concert Report #3 97 x .10 = 9.7
Total of weighted grades = 73.4 C
Computers All essays written outside of class must be done on a word-processor. Please see the instructor if you have any questions.
Attendance Policy
Class will be held in Music 402, Fox Fine Arts Building. Please arrive on time.
If you are ill, please notify me as early as possible by leaving a message at my email address, my office number, or at the Music Department Center Office (747-5606).
If I am ill, I will have the office post a sign on the classroom door in addition to contacting you as soon as possible.
Because of the nature of this music appreciation class, frequent attendance is a must for the successful student. Most aspects of the final grade result from in-class activity and lecture comprehension throughout the summer semester. Therefore, students cannot get a good grade if they are not in class and participating through listening and contributing to group discussions. Nor can those students who miss out on class and group discussions or lectures expect to successfully complete assignments or exams. Therefore, the student who is flourishing in Music Appreciation is the student who attends regularly.
When a student has compiled a total of four instances of unsatisfactory attendance, he/she will be dropped with a “W” from the course prior to the drop deadline or fail the course after the drop deadline.
This drop deadline date is:
The only excused absences will be absences from university-sanctioned events (athletic events, concerts, etc.), emergency illness, a religious-affiliated absence, jury duty, or a funeral for a member of your family. Documentary proof of all five of these circumstances must be provided before or immediately after the fact. If you know that
you will be absent from class, it is your responsibility to hand in assignments before your absence. The instructor will not accept late homework, nor will quizzes be made up. Make-up exams are highly discouraged and if necessary, will be given in essay format.
Students are expected to be in the classroom during the entire class period. Excessive tardiness (coming in 10 minutes after the beginning of class) or leaving the classroom early—unless approved ahead of time with the instructor—will result in an absence.
Students not meeting the above attendance requirements will be dropped from the course. Students dropped before the Course Drop Deadline of July 10th, will be dropped with a “W”; after the deadline, students will be dropped with an “F”. Remember that your instructor cannot drop you after July 10th.
Your instructor may choose to make an exception to the above policies if she deems the circumstances warrant it.
Out of Class Work:
· Daily reading assignments and listening to accompanying musical examples
·
Attending concerts and writing reports
·
Reviewing, memorizing and practicing all topics
mentioned in class
NOTE:
You will also need 10 scan-tron sheets for quizzes and tests. You can purchase these scan-tron sheets from the Miner Union Book Store.
It is not required, however, a 3-ring notebook with pockets, labeled on its outside cover and with paper will assist you in taking notes and recording important information for test preparation.
OTHER NOTES:
Library Hours: Monday – Friday;
(*Library may be closed or hours may be readjusted if
limited summer staff has an emergency or illness).
Tentative Schedule for Music
Appreciation
Room 402,
Modification Possible After First Class
Week One: June 26th - 30th pp. 5 - 190
Monday, Introduction, Unit I Elements of Music
Tuesday, Unit I continued Elements of Music, Instruments
Wednesday, Unit II and III Instruments/Ensembles and the Middle Ages
Thursday, Unit IV, Transition I and Unit V The Renaissance, the Organization of Musical Sounds and Baroque and the Arts
Friday, Unit VI, VII, VIII AND IX EXAM ONE
Vocal and Instrumental Music of the Baroque
Transition to the Age of Enlightenment
Focus of Form
How to Write a Concert Review
Week Two: July 3-7 pp. 190 - 253
Monday, Unit X and XI The Classical Spirit and Classical Chamber Music
Tuesday, Unit XII The Classical Symphony
Wednesday, Unit XII and XIII Cont. and the 18th Century Concerto and Sonata
Thursday, Unit XIV The Choral/Opera Music of the Classical Era
Friday, Transition III EXAM TWO
Transition from Classicism to Romanticism
First Concert Report Due
Week Three:
July 10-14 pp. 254 - 385
Monday, Unit XV, XVI and XVII The Romantic Movement, Art Song and Piano Music
Tuesday, Unit XVIII and XIX Program Music and Absolute Forms-19th Century
Wednesday, Unit XX, Transition IV Choral and Dramatic Music and the Transition of the Post-Romantic Era into Impressionism
Thursday, Unit XXI Impressionism and Post-Impressionism
Friday, Unit XXII EXAM THREE
Early Twentieth Century
Second Concert Report Due
Week Four:
July 17-21 pp. 386 - 502
Monday, XXII Early Twentieth Century Cont.
Tuesday, Unit XXIII Nationalism in 20th C. Music
Wednesday, Unit XXIV Popular Styles
Thursday, Unit XXIV and Unit XXV Cont. and The New Music
Friday, Unit XXV EXAM FOUR
Unit XXV, The New Music Continued
Third Concert Report Due
Final Exam Monday,
July 24th,