Music 2033 Humanities: Music, Spring, 2018

Dr. Jim Buckner, RFA 216, , 870-230-5410, Office Hours: TBA

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Class Times / Tuesday/Thursday–3:00 9m –3:50 pm
Final Exam – Monday, May 7–3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Text / Robert Danziger -The Revelation of Music: Learning to Love the Classics, 4th edition
Course Description/
Objectives / A course designed to heighten the student's awareness of music's role in society, to introduce the elements of music, to assist in the development of analytical listening skills, and to broaden the student's musical appreciation.
Students will become acquainted with important styles of classicalmusic, composers, compositions, and performers through listening activities, discussion, and reading.
Expected Student Learning Outcomes / The successful student will be able to:
  • Identify and analyze the elements and forms of music
  • Identify selected works of various composers
  • Identify and explain music terminology
  • Identify various genres, periods, and major composers
  • Analyze the role of music and musicians within historical contexts
  • Attend a live performance and write a critique of the experience using terminology appropriate to the course
  • Differentiate various instruments aurally and visually

Instructional Procedures / Lecture, in-class listeningand discussion, and reading homework. Students are expected to read homework in advance and be prepared for discussion.
Evaluation / The final grade will be determined by the number of points a student has earned:
4 tests @ 100 points each = 400 points (53% of grade)
Attendance @ 8 points per class = 360 points (47% of grade)
Total 760 points
Mid-term grades will be based on scores at that time.
Extra credit may be earned by live concert attendance approved in advance by the instructor. 40-point bonus per concert attended, up to 80 points maximum. (10% of grade)
Grading Scales / A – 680760 points – 89-100%
B – 600679 points – 79-88%
C – 520599 points – 68-78%
D – 440519 points – 58-67%
F – 000-439 points – 0-57% / You may use study guides and handwritten/printed notes while taking tests. Phones may NOT be used during tests (except by students who are uncomfortable with the English language – requires instructor approval PRIOR to test.)
Tests / It is very difficult to make up tests – do not miss them!!
If you must be absent, you must contact meprior to the test. If you must take the test late, your score will be reduced by a minimum of 10 points (equivalent to a letter grade for the test). Nurse’s or doctor’s note required to avoid the penalty.
Attendance
Policy / Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class period. Students receive 8 points for each class attended. Students do not receive points if they are late or leave earlywithout advance permission. Nurse’s or doctor’s note required to avoid losing points.
Class Behavior / Anyone making unnecessary noise in class will be asked to leave the classroomand will be marked as absent and receive 0 points for the class.
Computers/
Cell Phones / Cell phones must be on silent! Absolutely NO cell phone use during class!!! If you use your cell phone, you will be marked as absent and receive 0 points for the class. If you have a potential emergency, talk to me BEFORE class.
Hearing Loss / Although noise-induced hearing loss is unlikely to occur in the academic classroom, it is important that students follow recommended maximum daily exposure levels. Students should avoid listening to music at excessive volumes as part of their homework assignments and/or for their personal enjoyment. Excessive volume can lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss or tinnitus (ringing in the ears); therefore, students must use good judgment in their listening activities.
Students with disabilities / It is the policy and practice ofHenderson State University to create inclusive learning environments. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or to accurate assessment of achievement – such as time-limited exams, inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos – please notify me as soon as possible.
You are encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center located on the first floor of Foster Hallduring regular hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday or call them at 870-230-5475. For more information, visit the DRC website at
Student Academic Integrity / All students should have a copy of the Henderson State University Academic Integrity and Academic Conduct Policies & Processes. The policies described in this document are applicable to this course. If you do not have a copy of this document or if you do not understand any part of it, please let me know.
Course Evaluation / Students will be asked to evaluate this course near the end of the semester. Theseevaluations are very important to the improvement in the quality of instruction and course materials. All results are anonymous and shared with the faculty only after the semester is over and grades have been posted.

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Course Calendar

Dates and Assignments are Tentative and Subject to Change

No / Day / Date /
Topic
/ Assignments
Introduction; Legal Stuff
1 / W / Jan 17 / Introduction; Legal Stuff / E-Mail Assignment: Your background, musical background, and how you use music in your daily life. Due next class
Prelude
2 / F / Jan 19 / The Power of Classical Music; The Meaning of Music; Abstract Music / Ch. 1 – An Approach to Listening, pp. 17-27
3 / M / Jan 22 / The Meaning of Music, cont.; How the Ear Works; Perfect Pitch;Hearing Loss / “
4 / W / Jan 24 / How to Listen / Ch. 11, Recordings & Stereo Equipment, 231-245
Ch. 12 – Concert Going, pp. 245-252
5 / F / Jan 26 / Concert Etiquette; RecordingTechnology / Ch. 10, Composers, pp. 191-193
Ch. 4 – The Orchestra, pp. 104-106
6 / M / Jan 29 / Live vs. Recorded; Musicians: Composers, Conductors,Music Directors, Soloists / Ch. 2 – Materials of Music, pp. 22-57
7 / W / Jan 31 / - continued - / - continued -
8 / F / Feb 2 / “ / “
9 / M / Feb 5 / Review / “
10 / W / Feb 7 / Test #1
Elements of Music; Timbre; Ensembles
11 / F / Feb 9 / Performers; Prodigies; 10,000 Hours of Practice; Elements – Rhythm / no reading
12 / M / Feb 12 / Dynamics;Pitch/Melody / “
13 / W / Feb 14 / Texture; Harmony / “
14 / F / Feb. 16 / Harmony, cont. / Ch. 7 – Voices, pp. 153-161
Ch. 3 – Instruments, pp. 59-69
15 / M / Feb 19 / Timbre/Tone Color(Voice Types, Strings) / Ch. 3 – Instruments, pp. 69-91
16 / W / Feb 21 / Timbre/Tone Color, cont. (Woodwinds, Brass) / “
17 / F / Feb 23 / Elements – Timbre/Tone Color (Percussion, Keyboards) / “
18 / M / Feb 26 / - continued - / - continued -
19 / W / Feb 28 / “ / “
20 / F / Mar 2 / “ / “
21 / M / Mar 5 / Review / “
22 / W / Mar 7 / Test #2
Ensembles, cont.
23 / F / Mar 9 / Organ; Instrumental Ensembles;
Chamber Music / Ch. 4 – The Orchestra, pp. 93-94, 96-102, 128-129
Ch. 8 - Vocal Forms pp. 163-167
24 / M / Mar 12 / Chamber Music, cont.; Vocal Ensembles (Choir, Madrigal, Jazz) / “
25 / W / Mar 14 / Ancient Music; Early Music; Baroque Vocal; Opera / Ch. 9, Style, pp. 179-185
Ch. 8 - Vocal Forms pp. 167-176
Ch. 4 – Orchestra, pp. 95-96, 102
26 / F / Mar 16 / - continued - / “
Mar 19, 21, 23 / Spring Break – No Class!
Evolution of Classical Music – Early to Classical (4000 BC-1820)
27 / M / Mar 26 / BaroqueInstrumental; Orchestra; Ornamentation / Ch. 5 – Instrumental Forms, pp. 107-122 Ch. 9 – Styles, pp. 179-186
28 / W / Mar 28 / Baroque Forms;Pre-Classic/Rococo;Classical; Theme and Variations; Rondo / Ch. 5 – Instrumental Forms, pp. 122-127, 129
29 / F / Mar 30 / Classical Opera; Concerto; Orchestra / Ch. 4 – Orchestra, pp. 102-103
Ch. 5 – Instrumental Forms, pp. 130-131
30 / M / Apr 2 / Classic Chamber Music (String Quartet); Sonata Form; Symphony / Ch. 6 – Opera, pp. 137-152
31 / W / Apr 4 / - continued - / Ch. 8 - Vocal Forms pp. 176-178
Ch. 9 – Styles, pp. 186-187
32 / F / Apr 6 / Review / “
33 / M / Apr 9 / Test #3
Evolution of Classical Music – Romantic to Modern (1820-2018+)
34 / W / Apr 11 / Romantic Vocal – Song; Opera / Ch. 5 – Instrumental Forms, pp. 133-136
35 / F / Apr 13 / Romantic Opera, cont.; Concerto; Rondo; Sonata-Rondo; Piano / Ch. 4 – Orchestra, pp. 103-104
Ch. 5 – Instrumental Forms, pp. 132-133
36 / M / Apr 16 / Romantic Choral Music; Ballet,
37 / W / Apr 18 / Program Music, cont.; Absolute Music; Nationalism; Post-Romantic / Ch. 9 – Styles, pp. 187-190
38 / F / Apr 20 / Impressionism; Stravinsky; Expressionism; Neoclassicism; Neo-nationalism; Avante-garde / “
39 / M / Apr 23 / 20th CenturyOrchestra; American composers; Film Music / “
40 / W / Apr 25 / - continued - / “
41 / F / Apr 27 / “ / “
42 / M / Apr 30 / “ / “
43 / W / May 2 / “ / “
44 / F / May 4 / Review / “
45 / M / May 7 / Test #4 – Final Exam
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
(Not Comprehensive!)