MUSIC 115- Survey of Music Literature

COURSE: SURVEY OF MUSIC LITERATURE - MUS 115-004, 115-005

TIME/PLACE: Spring 2009; TR 12:30-1:45 (CA1075-Beckwith); 2-3:15(CA1059)

INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Mike Waddell; e-mail - waddellm@uncw.edu
Office hours 11-12 TR or by appointment (office CA1020, 962-7373)

TEXT/CDs: Music An Appreciation: Roger Kamien; 6th Brief Edition (McGraw-Hill)
(recommended)

DESCRIPTION: This course serves as an historical overview of Western music from the Baroque Period to the present. We will explore the elements (melody, rhythm, harmony, timbre, dynamics, form, texture) as they pertain to our listening examples. Jazz and American roots music are also covered.

These are accomplished through lecture, video, and listening to recordings. There is no course prerequisite, and no prior musical training is required.

Be advised that note taking is extremely important in this class. No laptops.

OBJECTIVES: The student will be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the
following in writing:
1. The elements of music and basic terminology
2. The families and instruments of the orchestra
3. A comprehension of the musical eras – Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century to the present, historical contexts, and style characteristics
4. Biographical sketches of the great composers from these eras, highlighting some of their major works
5. Listening examples for all of the above
6. Comprehension of information from class videos

GRADING: Four tests, including the final exam count 25% each of your total
grade.
Full-size scantron sheets need to be purchased and brought to each
test.

The grading scale is a 10-point scale: 92-100=A; 90-91=A-; 88-89=B+; 82-88=B; 80-81=B-; 78-79=C+; 72-78=C; 70-71=C-; 68-69=D+; 62-68=D; 60-61=D-; 0-59=F.

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is not mandatory. However, you miss class your own risk. Do borrow a classmate’s notes if you have to be absent. Sorry, I cannot catch you up via e-mail. However, please let me know if there is something you did not understand. Promptness to class is expected.
Latecomers please take the closest seat to the door.

POLICIES: Making up an exam requires prior notice - instructor discretion only.
Cell phones and pagers must be turned off during class.
Please refrain from conversation during lectures, listening segments, and
videos. No food or drink allowed.
Note: Laptops are not to be used in this class.

MUS 115 OVERVIEW - SPRING 2009

Note: These dates are subject to change, except for the final.

Test #1 Thursday, January 29
Unit I: musical elements; basic terminology; voices & instruments; musical style

Test #2 Tuesday, February 24
Units III & IV: The Baroque & Classical Periods; film: Copying Beethoven

Test #3 Tuesday, March 31
Units V & VI: The Romantic Period/20th Century (1900-1945)

Final Exam:
9:30 class on Tuesday, May 5 (9-11 Beckwith)
2:00 class on Thursday, April 30 (3-6 1059)
Unit VII: The 20th Century & beyond (1945-present); film: American Roots Music (parts I & II)

Note: There are 10 points of extra credit listening on tests 2 & 4.

No class on: Week of March 9 - Spring break
Thursday, April 9 - Easter Break

Last day to receive a W....Tuesday, February 24
Last class day................Thursday, April 23

* Our listening examples will no doubt be unfamiliar to most of you.
Keeping an open mind is vital to getting the most out of this class.

UNCW practices a zero tolerance policy for violence and harassment of any kind.
For emergencies contact UNCW CARE at 962-2273, Campus Police at 962-3184, or Wilmington Police at 911.
For University and community resources visit http://uncw.edu/wrc/crisis.htm.”

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to the proposition that the pursuit of truth requires the presence of honesty among all involved. It is therefore this institution’s stated policy that no form of dishonesty among its faculty or students will be tolerated.

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The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to the proposition that the pursuit of truth requires the presence of honesty among all involved. It is therefore this institution's stated policy that no form of dishonesty among its faculty or students will be tolerated. Although all members of the university community are encouraged to report occurences of dishonesty, each individual is principally responsible for his or her own honesty. UNCW practices a zero-tolerance policy for violence and harassment of any kind. For emergencies contact UNCW CARE at 962-2273, Campus Police at 962-3184,or Wilmington Police at 911. For University or community resourcesvisit http://uncw.edu/wrc/crisis.htm