| Music Appreciation, MUS 172-S01 |
| Spring Semester 2005 |
| 2 credit hours |
| 12:12:50 MWF |
| M-P 210 |
| Dr. James Hirt, MP 204 |
| jhirt@bw.edu |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will focus on studying and experiencing the evolution of concert music in western culture. Materials will be covered in a historical progression from the Middle Ages, to music of the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on gaining knowledge of various styles, composers, and instruments. There will be a peripheral focus on aspects of basic music theory and performance practices.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
| Reading and Listening | There are reading and listening assignments given in preperation for each lecture. |
| Class Participation
5% |
Attendance and in class discussion. |
| Recital Critiques 10% |
Students are expected to attend three concerts and write a one- or two-page typed critique (single spaced) about the music and performers. In order to receive credit for these assignments, they must be handed in with a program by the beginning of the 13th week of classes. A complete listing of all spring semester performances (at B-W) will be handed out in class. Students are also encouraged to attend performances of "Classical music" outside the university. |
| Examinations 75% |
There will be three exams during the semester; two mid-terms and a final. Each is of equal value (23.3% of the final grade). |
| Class Presentations 10% |
Each student will be asked to make a 10 minute presentation to the class. Your topic must be limited to one or two pieces of a given composer or period. Topics must be confirmed by the professor before the end of the 8th week of classes. Students are encouraged to play music examples during their presentations, but not for more than four minutes of cumulative time. Your discussion should concern aspects of historical perpective (first performance), medium, meter and rhythm, melody (themes), texture, form, and any other aspects of the music that are interesting or unique. |
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Students with documented learning disabilities should see the professor privately to make appropriate accomodations.
TEXT MATERIALS (Required)
Hoffer, Charles, Music Listening Today, Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company, 1999. ISBN 0-534-51360-3
TEXT MATERIALS (Optional)
The following study guide and additional CD's (3,4,&5) are availiable through Wadsworth Publishing Company (www.wadsworth.com). I highly recommend them but they will have to be ordered on an individual basis.
Hoffer, Charles, Study Guide to Music Listening Today, Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company, 1999. ISBN 0-534-51362-x
COURSE GRADING
| A+ = 100 - 97 | B+ = 89 - 86 | C+ = 79-76 | D+ = 69 - 66 | F = 59 & below |
| A = 96 - 93 | B = 85 - 83 | C = 75 - 73 | D = 65 - 63 | |
| A- = 92-90 | B- = 82 - 80 | C- = 72 - 70 | D- = 62 - 60 |
Additional Uses of the Textbook:
- Use the glossary to identify the meanings of terms. Select terms will be on all tests.
- Refer to the Appendix for information relating to musical notation as necessary.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
"Academic dishonesty refers not simply to dishonesty in examinations, but to any behavior, such as plagiarism, which violates academic standards. Matters of dishonesty may be handled by the professor and student involved, and may be appealed to the Student-Faculty Problems Committee." - Baldwin-Wallace College Student Handbook, pg. 17
FINAL CAVEAT
The above schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.
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