History and Literature of the American Wind Band

MUMH 4050

Fall, 2010 Tuesday-Thursday 11:00-12:20

Dr. Darhyl Ramsey

(940) 565-3749

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.

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

Aug26 Introduction

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

Sept02 Pre 19th Century 192-209 – Renaissance Wind Band Music

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

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

14 19th Century 1-54 – The Wind Band Comes to America

16 MUED Departmental

21 19th Century – Bands and the Civil War

23 19th Century – The Band Professionals

2819thCentury – The Band Boys

30 19th Century – The Band Boys

Oct05 TEST 1

07 20th Century 55-149 - The British Invasion

12 20th Century 242-307 – The British Invasion

14 20th Century – Early 20th Century 1920-1940

19 20th Century – The Bands Land in the Schools

21 20th Century – The Band Contest and Pre- War Bands

26 20th Century – Post War Explosion of Band Music

28 20th Century–Band Music in the 1960’s

Nov 02 20th Century – Band Music in the 1970’s

04 20th Century – Band Music in the 1980’s

09 20th Century – The 1990 and into the new Century

11TEST 2

16Grade 1

18Grade 2

23Grade2

30Grade 3

Dec02Listening TestGrade 3

07Grade 4

09Grade 5**PAPERS DUE**

16 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.

DISHONESTY STATEMENT

The UNT Code of student Conduct and Discipline provides penalties for misconduct by students, including academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism.

The term "cheating" includes, but is not limited to (1) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests or examinations;' (2) dependence on the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems or carrying out other assignments; or (3) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a faculty member or staff of the university.

The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgement. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.

Penalties:If you engage in academic dishonesty related to this class, you will receive a failing grade on the test or assignment, and a failing grade inthe course. In addition, the case will be referred to the Dean of Students for appropriate disciplinary action.

DISABILITY STATEMENT

The College of Music, complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. If you have an established disability as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request accommodation, please see me as soon as possible.

A 5-7 page paper giving a biography of the composer, a complete list of band works and stylistic characteristics that would identify them from other band composers. In addition, you should choose one of the top compositions of the composer and give a rehearsal analysis of the piece. This analysis can (and should) follow the format of the Teaching Music Through Performance in Band.

OR

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.

Use the list of composers given below. Any other composer must be cleared with Dr. Ramsey.

Mark Camphouse

Elliot Del Borgo

Henry Fillmore

David Gillingham

Julie Giroux

Edwin Franko Goldman

Morton Gould

Percy Grainger

Paul Hindemith

David Holsinger

Gustav Holst

Robert Jager

Karl King

David Maslanka

Francis McBeth

Anne McGinty

Cindy McTee

Ron Nelson

Vincent Persichetti

John Philip Sousa

Jack Stamp

Joseph Swantner

Frank Ticheli

Clifton Williams

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Eric Whitacre