MUSI150­17B (HAM) New Zealand Music 15 Points

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Te Kura Kete Aronui School of Arts Dept of Music

STAFF CONTACT DETAILS

CONVENOR(S) Michael Williams Phone ext: 9369 Room: IJ.2.02 Office Hours: To be advised Email: [email protected]

Martin Lodge Phone ext: 9371 Room: I.1.06B Office Hours: To be advised Email: [email protected]

ADMINISTRATOR(S) Kimberley Johnson: [email protected] Margaret Amies: [email protected] LIBRARIAN(S)

Anne Ferrier­Watson: anne.ferrier­[email protected]

You can contact staff by:

Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension. Extensions starting with 4, 5 or 9 can also be direct dialled: For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension. For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension. For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.

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PAPER DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide an overview of the music of New Zealand, from pre­colonial times to the present day. Trends in New Zealand music will be examined in relation to various aspects of the New Zealand context. Students will explore and present their findings on significant aspects of New Zealand concert and popular music. All topics and themes will be studied in relation to specific musical examples. PAPER STRUCTURE

This paper is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars. LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

Learning outcomes 1. To gain familiarity with music created and played in New Zealand; 2. To gain understanding of the impact of New Zealand’s own historical, social, intellectual and artistic context on our music making; 3. To develop critical thinking skills; 4. To develop clarity of thought and expression; and 5. To develop presentation skills.

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:0. There is no final exam.

Percentage of overall Component Description Due Date Time mark Submission Method Compulsory

Presentation: In 1. Seminars 25 Class

2. Writing Assignment 10 Hand­in: In Lecture

3. Listening Test 1 3 Aug 2017 9:00 AM 10 Hand­in: In Lecture

4. Listening Test 2 21 Aug 2017 10:00 AM 10 Hand­in: In Lecture

5. Listening Test 3 25 Sep 2017 10:00 AM 10

6. Listening Test 4 16 Oct 2017 10:00 AM 10 Hand­in: In Lecture

Online: Submit through Moodle 7. Essay 9 Oct 2017 4:30 PM 25 Hand­In: Faculty Information Centre (J Block)

Assessment Total: 100

Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade

REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED READINGS

RECOMMENDED READINGS

Highly Recommended

McLean, Mervyn. Maori Music. Auckland: Auckland University Press, 1996.

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Spittle, Gordon. Counting the Beat. Wellington: Government Publications, 1997.

Thomson, John M.The Oxford History of New Zealand Music. Auckland: Oxford

University Press, 1991. [Note: this book is available for purchase from the Centre for New Zealand Music, P.O. Box 10­042, internet http://www.sounz.org.nz]

Other recommended reading

Bourke, Chris.Crowded House : Something So Strong. Melbourne: Macmillan, 1997.

Dix, John. Stranded in Paradise : New Zealand rock'n'roll, 1955­1988. Wellington: Paradise Publications, 1988.

Eggleton, David, Ready to Fly: The Story of New Zealand Rock Music, Nelson: Craig Potton 2004.

Lilburn, Douglas. A search for Tradition. Wellington: Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust, 1984.

A Search for a Language.Wellington: Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust, 1985

McLean, Mervyn and Margaret Orbell.Traditional songs of the Maori.

Melbourne, Hirini. Toiapiapi.Te Whanganui a Tara: Titi Tuhiwai, 1993.

Norman, Philip (editpr), Douglas Lilburn: A Festschrift, Wellington: CANZ 1980

Norman, Philip, Douglas Liburn: His Life and Music, Christchurch: University of Canterbury Press, 2006

Simpson, Adrienne (ed).Opera in New Zealand: aspects of history and performance. Wellington: Witham Press, 1990.

Thomson, John Mansfield.A Distant Music: The Life and Times of Alfred Hil1 1870­1960. Auckland: Oxford University Press, 1980.

Into a New Key:The Origins and History of the Music Federation of New Zealand 1950­82. Wellington: Music Federation of New Zealand, 1985.

Tonks, Joy. The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; the first forty years. Wellington: Reed Methuen, 1986.

The NZSO at 50. Wellington: Exiles, 1996.

Useful Periodicals:

Canzona

Journal of the Polynesian Society

Landfall

Music in New Zealand

New Zealand Musician

Real Groove

Rip it Up ONLINE SUPPORT

Students are able to communicate with the lecturer via Moodle or email directly.

Resources, assignment and test results will be posted on Moodle. WORKLOAD

Students are expected to spend at least 150 hours on this paper. This constitutes lectures, tutorials and self directed study

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