COURSE: SURVEY OF MUSIC LITERATURE - MUS 115-001, 004 & 005

TIME/PLACE: Fall 2009

115-001 MWF 8-8:50 (1023)

115-004 TR 9:30-10:45 (CA1075-Beckwith)

005 TR 2:00-3:15 (CA1059)

INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Mike Waddell; e-mail - waddellm@uncw.edu

Office hours 11-12 TR or by appointment (office CA2059, 962-3090)

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

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. Popular musical styles 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. Comprehension of the musical eras – Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20^th 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

Four Scantron Forms 882-E (½ size) need to be purchased by the student and one brought to each test with pencil/eraser.

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. Note: There is no extra credit offered.

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is not mandatory, but you must sign in each class.

Please understand that you miss class your own risk.

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.

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.

Note: Take each test during your regular class time. These dates are subject to change.

Test #1 Thurs, Sept. 10; Fri, Sept. 11

Unit I: Musical elements; basic terminology; voices & instruments; musical style

Test #2 Thurs, Oct. 1; Fri, Oct. 2

Units III & IV: The Baroque & Classical Periods

Test #3 Thurs, Nov. 5; Fri, Nov. 6

Units V & VI: The Romantic Period/20^th Century (1900-1945)

Final Exam:

Unit VII: The 20^th Century & beyond (1945-present) and beyond (including a study of American roots music)

Exam times:

8:00 class…..Wed, Dec. 9 (8-11)

9:30 class…..Tues, Dec. 8 (8-11)

2:00 class…..Thurs, Dec. 10 (3-6)

No class on: Mon, Sept. 7.…………….Labor Day

Mon-Tu, Oct. 5-6.………..Fall break

Wed-Th-Fri, Nov. 25-27.…Thanksgiving holidays

Last day to receive a W....Thurs, Oct. 8

Last class day……………Tues, Dec. 1 or Wed, Dec. 2

* Our listening examples will no doubt be unfamiliar to the vast majority of you.

Keeping an open mind is vital to getting the most out of this class.

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