MUS 101: Introduction to Western Music (HC) Course Syllabus Spring 2015 Course Meeting Time: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Patterson Hall (PH) Mezzanine Credit Hours: 4

Professor: Dr. Timothy Winfield Assistant Professor of Music Trumpet and Music Education Office: Patterson Hall Studio B Office Phone: 724-946-7274 E-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Monday, Friday 11:30am – 12:30pm Tuesday 3:00 – 4:00pm Wednesday 2:00 – 3:00pm Thursday 10:30 – 11:30am Or by appointment

Course Description: A historical study of the basic elements and major periods of 2,000 years of western music, major composers and their works, with emphasis on the development of listening skills. Satisfies IP credit in Humanity and Culture.

Course outcomes: By the end of Intro to Western Music, students will be able to: • Speak intelligently on the primary composers and events of western music history. This will be achieved through weekly lectures, listening activities, and interactive discussions. • Understand the form and simple theoretic bases of western music. • Understand the basic principles and qualities of instruments, ensembles, and the “classical” genres of which they are a part. • Be an active and critical listener through attendance of various concerts and application of concepts covered in class. • Complete several individual projects in popular music, classical music, and/or individual music influences.

Textbooks and Course Materials: • Wright, Craig, Listening to Western Music, 7th edition

1 Assignments:

Concert Reviews Students will attend at least two concerts of their choice. Concerts may include but are not limited to Westminster ensembles and recitals. Concert reviews may be turned in via email or directly to me within a week after the event, however the deadline for all assignments and presentations is the beginning of the last class of the semester. Full credit will be awarded based on meeting the prior criteria and on mature, clear observations. Each concert review must contain the following and should be at least 800 words 1. A program of the event (a ticket stub is adequate for off campus events if a program is unavailable.) The program should state the date, time, place, and group, ensemble, and/or soloist(s) who are performing. 2. Provide (via typed or word processor) your own reactions to the performance based on the content of this course. DO NOT USE PROGRAM NOTES. Describe the event and music using the elements, concepts, and vocabulary described in daily lectures and presentations. 3. Provide the reception the audience gives the performance. 4. Provide any unexpected or unusual occurrences. One additional concert review may be submitted for extra credit. All the previous criteria must be meet on order to receive extra credit.

Exams and Quizzes Students will complete three exams and three quizzes consisting of multiple choice, short answer, true and false, and chronology questions, which will be generated from daily lectures, presentations, and reading.

Music Style/Musician Presentation Presentation topics can be chosen in one of two ways. Please see descriptions A and B below for guidance in choosing a topic.

Presentations must be at least 8 minutes in length, and no longer than 12 minutes. Individuals should use powerpoint, prezi, or another professional presentation software. The presentations should contain text, pictures, audio, and video (if applicable).

A. Students will choose and research a popular style of music and present it to the class. This presentation must include at least: 1. The style’s history 2. List reasons why you chose this style 3. Most influential artist(s) of that style 4. Typical instrumentation including an explanation of any non-standard instruments or techniques 5. Provide three or four 20-30 second audio or video examples

2 B. Student may opt to present a composer of the “classical” genre regardless of whether that composer was discussed in class or not, however all material should be fresh and original. This presentation must include the following: 1. Biographical information: date of birth and death (if applicable), place of birth and death (if applicable), era, places and dates of employment, and major achievements. 2. List reasons why you chose this composer 3. What are the most significant influences the composer you have chosen had on Western music 4. List composer’s most influential works 5. Provide three or four 20-30 second audio or video samples, list why you choose these samples, and provide a specific element or elements for which the class should listen

Music Style/Musician Paper Students will write a 5-6 page paper on the topic discussed in your presentation. A bibliography of at least 5 sources (books and/or peer-reviewed articles) must be attached to the 5-6 page paper as well. Be sure to reference sources correctly, using MLA format. Check the course calendar for due date.

Interest on Music Influences Students will write a paper explaining how their interests influence the way they perceive music, what type of music to which they listen and why, and when they listen to music. (Between 500 and 800 words.)

Grading:

Assignment Percent of Grade Class Participation 15 Exams 30 Concert Reviews 10 Music Style/Musician Presentation 10 Music Style/Musician Paper 10 Interest on Music Influences 10 Quizzes 15

Grading Scale: 93-100 A 73-76 C 90-92 A- 70-72 C- 87-89 B+ 67-69 D+ 83-86 B 63-66 D 80-82 B- 60-62 D- 77-79 C+ Below 60 F

3 Note on due dates and late work: All assignments that are turned in are due at the beginning of the class period unless I say otherwise. Late assignments are not accepted, unless the student has missed class due to an excused absence. In addition, assignments will not be accepted after class. A missed quiz will count as a zero percent, unless the student has missed due to an excused absence. This course follows the policy regarding exams and excused absences that is outlined in the Westminster College Undergraduate Catalogue.

Important Note on Discussion of Grades: If students have a concern about grades of any sort (handed back papers, course grade, etc.), they are encouraged to discuss their grades with me during office hours. I will not discuss grades of any sort in class or in front of other students. Grades are strictly a private matter.

Attendance Policy: The attendance policy in this course follows the College policy, which is outlined in the Westminster College Undergraduate Catalogue. Students are expected to attend all classes. Every unexcused absence after three unexcused absences will result in the student’s final grade being lowered one grade letter. If you have extenuating circumstances, please talk to me so we can try and resolve your problem. I may excuse absences for the following reasons: course-related field trips; illness that is documented by a doctor’s note (not including the “self-reported sick in room” notice from the Student Health Center); death or serious illness in the immediate family as is verified by someone other than the student; appearance in court; co-curricular and extracurricular activities recognized and/or sponsored by the College; or another extraordinary reason as deemed appropriate by me. Students must make arrangements with me regarding the completion of missed work from excused absences.

E-mail and Computer Use: My preferred method of contact, outside of class is through the Westminster email system. Please make sure to correspond via your Westminster account only, or you may have your Westminster emails forwarded to another account. The bottom line is to make sure you check and receive your Westminster email frequently. Class materials will also be posted to Desire to Learn and/or my.westminster. Please make sure you have proper access.

Academic Honesty: While students are encouraged to study and work in groups on homework assignments, copying work for the sake of turning in assignments on time is a breach of the College’s policy on academic integrity. In addition, the standards in this course conform to the College’s policy, which states: “Academic dishonesty is a profound violation of the expected code of behavior. It can take several forms including, but not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, misrepresentation of facts or experimental results, unauthorized use of or intentional intrusion into another’s computer files and/or programs, intentional damage to a computer system, and unauthorized use of library materials and privileges. Academic dishonesty in any of these forms will not be tolerated. Students who engage in academic dishonesty face penalties such as failure in

4 the course involved or expulsion from the College. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of the College.”

Student Support Services and Special Accommodations: Students who have special needs that may affect their academic or personal life should seek resources on campus to assist them, such as Disability Support, the Learning Center, Diversity Services, and Library Instruction. In this course, accommodations consistent with college policy will be made for students who are utilizing appropriate support services. After consulting with the appropriate support service, students are encouraged to speak with me in a confidential appointment about necessary accommodations. Note on Cellphone Use: Cellphones must be silenced and stowed during class.

Course Outline and Schedule (Subject to change)

DATE TOPIC ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT CLASS *Additional reading or listening assignments may be made in class. Week 1 Introduction and the Elements of Music 8/31 Course Overview Classical versus popular 9/02 Types of Classical Music Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony Musical Color 9/04 Texture and Form Musical Influences paper due Musical Style next class.

Week 2 Ancient Music & The Middle Ages 9/07 Ancient Greek music Ancient Roman music 9/09 The Middle Ages: Gregorian Chant Hildegard of Bingen Music of the Cathedral 9/11 Music of the Cathedral Study for Quiz 1 Music of the Court Medieval Instruments

Week 3 The Renaissance 9/14 Quiz #1 Renaissance Characteristics Humanism

5 9/16 Josquin Desprez Guillaume de Machaut Motets Counter-Reformation 9/18 Palestrina Madrigals Renaissance Instruments Renaissance Review

Week 4 The Baroque Period 9/21 Characteristics and Elements of Read Pages 121 – 134 for next Baroque music class. Baroque Opera Cantatas Henry Purcell 9/23 The Baroque Orchestra Arcangelo Corelli Antonio Vivaldi The Concerto Johann Sebastian Bach Fugues 9/25 George Friedrich Handel Study for Test #1 Baroque Dance Suites Oratorios Review for Test #1

Week 5 The Classical Period 9/28 Test #1 9/30 The Enlightenment Read pages 161 – 163 “Mozart” Characteristics and Elements of the and 198 – 205 for next class. Classical style Franz Joseph Haydn Symphony 10/02 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Turn in topic for style/musician Classical Opera presentation by next class.

Week 6 The Classical Period 10/05 Classical Forms: Ternary Form Sonata Allegro Form 10/07 Classical Forms: Theme and Variations Rondo Form 10/09 The String Quartet Study for Quiz #2 The Sonata

6 Week 7 The Classical Period & Romanticism 10/12 Quiz #2 Read pages 212 – 225 for next Ludwig Van Beethoven class. 10/14 Ludwig Van Beethoven 10/16 Characteristics and Elements of the Romantic style The Art Song Franz Schubert

Week 8 Romanticism 10/19 Robert Schumann Study for Test #2 Clara Wieck Schumann 10/21 Test #2 10/23 Romantic Piano Music Read pages 251 – 256 for next Frédéric Chopin class. Franz Liszt

Week 9 Romanticism 10/26 NO CLASS 10/28 Programatic Music Hector Berlioz 10/30 Peter Tchaikovsky Read pages 277 – 282 for next Richard Strauss class. Nationalism

Week 10 Romantic Opera 11/02 Romantic Opera: Italian Opera 11/04 Romantic Opera: Presentations begin next class German Opera 11/06 Individual Presentations

Week 11 Romanticism 11/09 Realistic Opera Read pages 303 – 308 for next class. 11/11 Late Romantic Music Remaining Individual Johannes Brahms Presentations will take place next class. 11/13 Individual Presentations

Week 12 Romanticism and Modernism 11/16 Antonin Dvorak Study for Quiz #3 Gustav Mahler

7 11/18 Quiz #3 Read 331 – 334 and 337 – 342 for Impressionism next class. Claude Debussy Exoticism Maurice Ravel 11/20 Characteristics and Music Elements of Modernism Igor Stravinsky Second Viennese School

Week 13 Modernism 11/23 Russian and Eastern European Modernism Sergey Prokofiev 11/25 NO CLASS – Thanksgiving Break 11/27 NO CLASS – Thanksgiving Break

Week 14 Modern and Postmodern 11/30 Dmitri Shostakovich Bela Bartok 12/02 American Modernism Final Papers due next class Charles Ives Aaron Copland George Gershwin 12/04 Final Papers Due Postmodernism Edgard Varese John Adams Tan Dun

Week 15 American Popular Music 12/07 Jazz influences Louis Armstrong Duke Ellington 12/09 Miles Davis All concert reviews must be Rock and roll influences turned in by next class. Beatles 12/11 Concert Reviews Due Review for Test #3

Final 12/15 INTRO TO WESTERN MUSIC In Patterson Hall Mezzanine 8:00 - FINAL EXAM 10:30am

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