COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Name & Number
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Music Appreciation
MUSI 1306.
501 - M/W 1-2:20pm
502 - T/R 3:30-4:50pm
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Semester & Year
Day & Time
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Spring 2017
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Catalog Description
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An introductory course for non-music majors covering elements of music, a brief study of musical forms, historical periods and composers. An effort is made to develop the listening repertoire. This is not a performance course, and the ability to read music is not required.
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Textbooks & Materials
Required
Technology
TIME/WRITING
RESEARCH Requirements
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REQUIRED TEXT: Paper or Online version is acceptable though a hard copy for face to face classes is preferred.
Roger Kamien
MUSIC: An Appreciation, Brief, 8th Edition
ISBN: 978-0-07-783731-0
EBOOK Information – includes all recordings (recommended for online students):
ISBN: 978-1-25-915865-0
CDs that accompany the book are not required.
REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY:
In addition to the required text, students in this course must have access to a computer with high-speed internet access, Microsoft Word, Adobe , and software that supports jpeg, avi and wmv files (free downloadable internet links available at the Resource Tab). Quizzes will have listening samples embedded. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that the computer you are using for your online quizzes has the appropriate settings in order that you can access the listening samples in order to execute the quiz appropriately. You are responsible to know how to utilize CANVAS for this course.
TIME, WRITING & RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS:
This course requires a good deal of reading, listening, observation and writing components. It is your responsibility to ensure that all written assignments use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation and that you use THE REQUIRED FONT and size of font. You will be required to execute RESEARCH in this class. As needed, on an individual basis, you must make time to schedule a visit to the writing center, or use GRADE RESULTS under eLearning/STUDENT RESOURCES on the nctc home page, or visit this address: http://nctc.edu/eLearning_Department/Grade_Results.aspx
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Learning Outcomes
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Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize and describe musical elements including rhythm, music notation, melody, harmony, key, musical texture and musical form.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical musical period from 450 AD to the present.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize styles, music, and composers from each period.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and associate social, religious, and economic events which correlate to musical trends.
- Describe in some detail and discuss perceptively the role of music in the well-being of the human spirit.
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Instructor’s Name
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Lacey Hays
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Office Phone #
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N/A – use email
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Instructor’s Office #
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N/A
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Office Fax #
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N/A
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Grading Policy & Procedures
Your Responsibility
12-point font/TIMES NEW ROMAN for ALL written assignments.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS accepted UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Check the Course ANNOUNCEMENTS tab in Canvas regularly.
Follow directions on HOW to submit your written assignments (on canvas in electronic format AND a hard copy IN CLASS)
GRADE CATEGORIES
DETAILS/EXPECTATIONS for grades
ATTENDANCE
10%
DEFINING MUSIC PAPER
10%
QUIZZES (online and in class)
40%
MAKE SURE that your computer settings are ideal for CANVAS to work properly.
THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
IN CLASS Listening Quizzes and POP Quizzes
GROUP PROJECT
(also see Group Project later in syllabus)
20%
Group Leadership
FINAL PROJECT
20%
VERY IMPORTANT:
FORMAT of FINAL PROJECT
FINAL PROJECT
Table of Contents
Save all assignments
(Electronically and hard copy)
Concert REVIEW
Extra Credit is OPTIONAL. Should you choose to submit Extra Credit, it should be included in FINAL PROJECT
Conclusion
HOW YOUR FINAL PROJECT WILL BE GRADED:
REMINDER:
Any assignment NOT in the appropriate FONT, size, format, etc will be assigned a ZERO.
Extra Credit
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Please read this section of the syllabus many times in the first three weeks of class & keep the syllabus handy for additional questions you may have throughout the semester.
ULTIMATELY IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BE WELL INFORMED about the details of the syllabus for this course.
ALL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS MUST USE MICROSOFT WORD must be in TIMES NEW ROMAN, 12-point font, and be double-spaced. (PLEASE RE READ THAT LAST SENTENCE 100 times). You must access the writing center for help on written assignments. Any spelling, grammar or punctuation mistake is -2 points on each written assignment. Online discussions and posts, if applicable in this course, must also be formally written. The same grading practices apply (-2 for each writing error). KEEP ALL ASSIGNMENTS ONCE THEY ARE RETURNED TO YOU.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS, WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS, DISCUSSION POSTS, QUIZZES or LISTENING EXERCISES will be accepted. You have access to ALL dates for written assignments in advance. Due dates for quizzes (in class and online) will be announced ONCE in class. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know WHEN things are due.
IF any due date is changed, it will always be in your favor. Due dates for discussion posts and quizzes will never be earlier than announced in class, only later (if they are changed at all).
Check the ANNOUNCEMENTS TAB on Canvas regularly! THE course ANNOUNCEMENTS tab on CANVAS is always a good place to look if something strange happens (for example, it class is cancelled or an emergency assignment is made IN PLACE OF class). PERTINENT information for regular class as well as potentially cancelled classes will be under the ANNOUNCEMENTS tab in CANVAS. It is your responsibility to login to the course, check announcements/due dates on a regular basis. Email me directly with any questions.
SUBMISSION OF WORK: READ CAREFULLY
Several written assignments in this class will be required to be turned in ONLINE and IN CLASS (electronic version online and HARD COPY in class). A copy is due online so that plagiarism can be ruled out. I take a HARD COPY in class as I like to grade by hand. ***ALL ASSIGNEMENTS that are DUE in class are DUE at the beginning of class (within two minutes of the beginning of class). If the assignment is NOT submitted ONLINE BEFORE CLASS STARTS and IN HARD COPY FORMAT at the BEGINNING OF CLASS, it will be considered LATE.
No late assignments accepted. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON HOW YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR PAPERS/ASSIGNMENTS. KEEP ALL ASSIGNMENTS ONCE THEY ARE RETUREND TO YOU!
Grades are based on the following:
10% of overall grade: Attendance (See Attendance Policy below)
10% of overall grade: Defining Music Paper
40% of overall grade: Quizzes-on Canvas and In-Class Listening and Pop Quizzes
20% of overall grade: Group Project/Team Evaluation
20% of overall grade: Final Project
10% Extra credit
Explanation of EACH grade category:
10% of overall grade
Attendance grades are based on:
Attendance, Participation, Study Guide Assignments, Writing Assignments, Class Discussions, In-Class Listening and Pop Quizzes
SEE ATTENDANCE POLICY
10% of overall grade: Defining Music Paper
1 page maximum.
Define Music in your OWN WORDS. Use formal writing practices. Your paper must have a MINIMUM of 3 paragraphs: Intro, Body, and Conclusion. The use of FIRST PERSON (the word “I”) is acceptable for this writing assignment ONLY. You are NOT required to use any sources or submit a Bibliography with this assignment.
Due Date listed in Canvas (Submit online so I can check for plagiarism AND SUBMIT a hard COPY in Class. Due ONLINE and IN CLASS. ALL ASSIGNEMENTS that are DUE in class are DUE at the beginning of class (within two minutes of the beginning of class). There will be a PEER REVIEW day for this assignment which figures into your grade for the assignment.
No late assignments accepted.
40% of overall grade: 8 - 10 Quizzes (lowest grade dropped at the end of the semester)
Attend class and check announcements on CANVAS regularly for due dates throughout the course. Do NOT miss the deadline for due dates/times on quizzes as NO Late ASSIGNMENTS are accepted. Most quizzes will be online. LISTENING QUIZZES WILL BE IN CLASS. In order to be fully prepared for each quiz, you will need to do the assigned reading and watch/listen to EACH listening sample (in Canvas) that accompanies the reading.
Some of the ONLINE quizzes have LISTENING SAMPLES in them. You will need to make sure that you have the appropriate settings on the computer that you are using for the online quizzes in order to access the listening samples. IF you do not have the appropriate settings and cannot access a quiz on canvas, you must contact the Ecampus help desk. This is your responsibility as a student.
Listening quizzes will be administered IN CLASS. You will need to know 1) Genre/Style, 2) Composer and 3) Historical Period for each of the listening samples that are played for you during the IN CLASS LISTENING QUIZZES. There will also be additional questions asked about the listening samples that cover form, historical context, musical elements, instruments, and language used (Sacred Latin, German, Italian, French, English). You should study approximately 3 hours per week to be fully prepared for listening quizzes. You will need to READ and study the contents of text, prepare the listening samples in your text (on your own) and take notes in class in order to best prepare for these quizzes. Listening quizzes are NOT always announced in advance.
20% of overall grade: Group Project
You will be assigned to a GROUP made of members you’re your class randomly by Canvas. Make sure you have the contact information for each member of your group. You will need to use the GROUP PROJECT discussion board in Canvas for your GROUP PROJECT. You will be assigned a specific historical period in your group. There will be an assigned group leader (assigned by Canvas). He/she is responsible for leading the group. If the group leader is NOT taking care of his/her role, it is OK for another member of the group may take over the leadership position. Each member of the group should research specific aspects of the assigned historical period (see GROUP PROJECT info at end of syllabus). A group presentation will take place IN CLASS during the time that we are studying the historical period assigned to your group. A more detailed guide is at the END of the syllabus. See GROUP PROJECT INFO. FOR MORE INFORMATION.
20% of overall grade:
FINAL PROJECT (more info at the end of the Syllabus under “FINAL PROJECT”)
You MUST attend a concert at some point during the semester and WRITE a concert REVIEW for your final project. You will make a “0” on your final project if you do NOT attend an APPROVED concert.
Your FINAL PROJECT has many required items (see below). Your Final Project will be due during the final week of class (DATE TBA).
FORMAT of Final Project: EVERYTHING TYPED and in MLA format.
1. Name and PAGE number on every page
2. Title/Cover page (your name, class title, meeting time of class AND/OR section #, date, name of professor spelled correctly)
3. Table of Contents (complete with page numbers)
4. Defining Music Paper, original copy (with grade on it)
5. Defining Music Paper, corrected version
6. Concert Review (see instructions at end of syllabus)
7. Extra Credit (optional Album or Movie Review)
8. Conclusion
TABLE OF CONTENTS should contain the following:
Defining Music Paper (original) - - - - page #
Defining Music Paper (corrected) - - - page #
CONCERT REVIEW- - - - - - - page #
EXTRA CREDIT (optional) Album or Movie Review - page #
Conclusion (1 or 2 paragraph summary of your
experience in this class) - - - - - page #
PROGRAM from Concert (required) - appendix (see pocket)
You are expected to SAVE EVERY assignment returned to you in this class. You will SUBMIT your ORIGINAL “Defining You will also include a CORRECTED version of your “Defining Music” paper in your Final Project.
CONCERT REVIEW -
You are REQUIRED to attend a LIVE concert at some point during the course & write a CONCERT REVIEW to include in your FINAL PROJECT. You must include the PROGRAM from the event. MORE AVAILABLE IN FINAL SECTION OF SYLLABUS.
Should you choose to submit EXTRA CREDIT in this course, include it in your final project. You can receive UP TO 10% total extra credit in this course (5% per EACH ADDITIONAL Concert, Album or Movie Review you submit in your final project). See movie list at end of syllabus for pre-approved movies that are allowed for MOVIE REVIEW. You may also opt to do an ALBUM REVIEW for extra credit, or attend an additional LIVE CONCERT and write an additional CONCERT REVIEW.
In each REVIEW, you must EXPLAIN, in detail, the ELEMENTS of music and HOW you relate to those elements. Be sure to use the VOCABULARY from Part 1 in your book.
Don’t forget a 1 to 2 paragraph conclusion summarizing your experience in this class
Your final project will be graded on the following:
IF YOU DO NOT DO A CONCERT REVIEW, you will receive ZERO CREDIT FOR YOUR FINAL PROJECT. IF you DO a CONCERT REVIEW, you will be graded on how WELL you followed the instructions listed above, including:
Overall Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation (-2 points per error)
Cover Page (5%)
Table of Contents with page #s (5%)
Defining Music Paper, corrected version (10%)
Concert, Album or Movie Review (70%)
You must EXPLAIN, in detail, the ELEMENTS of music and HOW you relate to the elements presented in the CONCERT, MOVIE and/or ALBUM that you are REVIEWING. Be sure to use the VOCABULARY from Part 1 in your book.
Conclusion (10%)
***ALL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE completed in WORD, DOUBLE SPACED and in 12-point TIMES NEW ROMAN Text Format. MLA format!
Should you choose to submit Extra Credit, include it IN YOUR FINAL PROJECT (see “Extra Credit” at end of syllabus).
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ATTENDANCE
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Your class involvement/participation counts toward your ATTENDANCE Grade. Attendance will be taken at most class meetings. Sometimes Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class. Other times it will be taken later in class or not at all. If you are NOT present when attendance is taken, you will be counted absent. If you are on your phone, computer/electronic device, have visible headphones, or are not participating in class, your grade will be adjusted appropriately.
STUDY GUIDES and TEXT BOOK:
You will need to bring your STUDY GUIDE AND TEXT BOOK to EVERY CLASS MEETING. You will be counted absent if you do not have these in class.
From time to time, in-class quizzes or study guide assignment/s will count as your attendance/participation grade for the day. If your study guide is incomplete on a due date, you will receive an “absence” on the role for that day.
Tardies do not exist in this class. Either you are present or absent if/when role is called. You are allowed TWO absences, no questions asked. After each additional Absence, -2 points will be deducted from your overall grade (up to 10%). You are expected to do the reading for this course when assigned so that you can participate in class discussions. TRADITIONALLY, STUDENTS THAT ATTEND CLASS REGULARLY ARE SUCCESSFUL. THOSE THAT HAVE SEVERAL ABSENCES ARE NOT. YOU CANNOT MAKE AN “A” IN MY CLASS IF YOU HAVE AN ATTENDANCE PROBLEM (per the 10% of your overall grade for attendance/participation element).
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Scholastic Integrity
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DO NOT CHEAT IN THIS COURSE! If I suspect that you are copying material from others, or other sources, I will immediately contact the DEAN and will have you removed from my course with a failing grade, and will request that the harshest punishment be implemented.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB- (LOCAL)]” #20.
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NCTC Tobacco Policy
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NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property. NCTC is aware that tobacco use influences underage students which cumulates unsightly tobacco litter and interferes with assuring clean air for all who come to NCTC. NCTC recognizes the health hazards of tobacco use and of exposure to second hand smoke. Information on a tobacco cessation program is available for students, faculty, staff who wish to stop using tobacco products. We would like to "thank you" for your help in making our campuses Tobacco-Free. For questions or concerns please contact the Office of Vice President of Student Services at 940.668.4240
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Disability Accommodations
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The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.
On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).
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Student Success
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The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. This program also links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free 24/7 online tutoring and helps new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. All students are invited to visit the Student Success Center on the Corinth Campus go to rooms 170, 182, or 188; on the Gainesville Campus go to rooms 114 or 111; on the Flower Mound Campus go to room 111, on the Bowie Campus go to room 124.
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EEOC Statement
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North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.
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Calendar with Learning Outcomes
Note: Each corresponding part from the textbooks should be read during the week assigned.
Quiz days may vary with each section. Each quiz will be available for 1 day minimum. A clearly defined OPEN DATE and CLOSE DATE for each quiz will be listed in the quiz in CANVAS.
Calendar Con’t
Important dates from NCTC 2016-17 Academic Calendar
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This calendar is intended to be a GUIDE for students and the professor. Based on class progress, the weeks associated with this calendar may be altered to best fit the needs of the class as a whole.
Introduction Period
WEEK 1 - 2
SYLLABUS QUIZ due ONLINE in CANVAS Thurs, Jan 28, 11pm
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED!
Part One – Elements (LO 1,3-5)
Week 2 - 3
Groups and Topics assigned during third or fourth-class meeting.
Quiz 1 - Elements–see Canvas for due date
Parts Two and Three – Middle Ages and Renaissance (LO 1-5)
Week 3-4
DEFINING MUSIC PAPER – Rough Draft due 3rd week of class – date to be announced in class. FINAL DEFINING MUSIC PAPER DUE 4th week of class - at beginning of class and in Canvas. See Canvas for due dates.
Quiz 2 (Medieval Era)
Quiz 2 – due week 3 (see canvas announcements tab)
Listening quiz IN CLASS
Part Four – Baroque (LO 1-5)
Week 4-6
Quiz 3 –SEE Canvas announcements for due date.
Part Five - Classical (LO 1-5)
Week 7-9
SPRING BREAK (March 13-17– no class)
Quiz 4 –TBD - see announcements for due date on CANVAS
Listening Quiz in CLASS
Part Six – Romantic
Week 10-11
APRIL 6 - last day to WITHDRAW from class
Quiz 5 – TBD – see announcements for due date on CANVAS.
Parts Seven and Nine – The Twentieth Century and Beyond and Music for Stage and Screen (LO 1-5)
Week 12
Parts Eight, Ten and Eleven – Jazz, Rock, and Nonwestern Music (LO 1-5)
Week 13
Quiz 6 – See Canvas for Due date
Quiz 7 – TBD – See canvas
FINAL LISTENING QUIZ in CLASS.
Week 13 & 14 – Group Presentations in CLASS all day during both class meetings! Quizzes on CANVAS will follow after each round of presentations. TAKE NOTES on the Group Presentations.
Week 15
- Final Project Rough DRAFT DUE the first class of the week PRIOR to FINAL EXAMS.
- Final Projects are DUE the final class meeting PRIOR to the final exam. Projects are handed back during the Final Exam period. You must be present at the FINAL EXAM to pick up your FINAL PROJECT in order to receive credit for your final project.
FINAL PROJECT/Concert, & any extra credit (additional Concert Review/s, Movie or Album REVIEW)
ALL EXTRA CREDIT DUE WITH FINAL PROJECT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENTAL POLICY, you MUST BE PRESENT DURING THE FINAL EXAM PERIOD in order to RECEIVE A GRADE ON YOUR FINAL PROJECT.
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE is available on the NCTC website. Class will meet once only during FINALS week, in accordance with the NCTC final exam schedule.
SEE:
http://www.nctc.edu/docs/default-source/academic-calendar/academic-calendar-2016-17-final.pdf?sfvrsn=2
Jan. 30 Date of Record
March 13-17 Spring Break
April 6 – Withdrawal Deadline
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Canvas/Turn-It-In
Plagiarism
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This class will use the online CANVAS system for access to course information; communications; class management; turning in and receiving work; and other functions. You must SUBMIT ALL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS IN CLASS AND ONLINE (with the exception of the FINAL PROJECT which is HARD COPY ONLY). WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS on the appropriate due date.
This class will also use YouTube for delivery of musical examples.
Should this course require DISCUSSION POSTS, do NOT use someone else’s words as your own!
We will use Turn-it-in drop boxes to check for plagiarism on both papers. Plagiarism will be addressed on a case-by-case basis and if needed, will be reported to the Dean of Arts and Sciences.
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Group Presentation – Research Project
YOUR Group must submit and present:
In-Depth, 15 (minimum) slide Multimedia PowerPoint Presentation complete with a BIBLIOGRAPHY. 20 Minutes MAXIMUM Presentation time!
-Each group will be assigned a historical period to research
-Your groups will be randomly assigned by CANVAS.
-You will have a discussion board available to you IN CANVAS to use to discuss your individual responsibilities
-In addition to MEETING with your group in and outside of class, you are required to exchange email and phone numbers with your group’s members
-Each member of the group should complete a TEAM EVALUATION rubric (available on canvas) and SUBMIT it along with the group project paper or Digital Presentation. The TEAM EVALUATION FORM is worth HALF OF YOUR GROUP PROJECT GRADE and must be submitted in hard copy format on the day of your group presentation – no exceptions.
-Each member of the group should choose one of the following to cover: Historical Context, Historical Topic (instrument or other related topic), Composers, and Genres. See below.
Each group of 4-6 students will be assigned one of the historical time periods covered in this class. The group will prepare a RESEARCH PAPER OR a multimedia PowerPoint, PREZI, or GOOGLE DRIVE presentation (and present in front of the class for face to face classes).
***You will be given your own discussion board in CANVAS for your group to work on the project. However, because there have been issues with this portion of Canvas in the past, you must exchange emails (and phone numbers if appropriate) with your classmates in order to adequately communicate with your group members. You will each be evaluated by your group members on 1) your communication and 2) contribution to your group.
This is a research project. Your principal sources will be recordings (audio or audio/visual), books, published articles, and credible websites. You must use and cite at least 10 sources as a group, and must have at least one of each from the above list. The textbook is not considered a valid source; neither is Wikipedia. Please see the instructor if you have any questions on how to do the research.
ROUGH DRAFT:
The rough draft must include an outline (explaining which student is covering each section) with a working bibliography, and at least two slides per student of content. The Final Draft will need a Works Cited List using proper MLA style and in-text citations on the slides.
Final presentations (IN THE FORM OF A RESEARCH PAPER OR POWER POINT PRESENTATION) must include PROPER SPELLING, GRAMMAR and PUNCTUATION. If you are presenting a Power Point or PRESI, you must have a title slide and a works cited slide, and 5-6 slides of content per student, including one audio or video example per student in the slideshow. Parenthetical citations should be included in the same manner as a paper.
Topics to be covered within the time period assigned to your group:
HISTORICAL CONTEXT-
1 person should cover the historical context of music within the assigned time period. For example, world events and/or inventions, social changes, wars, printing capabilities, communication: radio, TV, internet (or lack there of), etc AND HOW this affected art and music during a given historical era should be discussed.
COMPOSER BIOGRAPHY (see study guide for an idea of WHAT to cover about pertinent composers – 1 or 2 persons choose a composer (or performer) from the assigned time period and write a about their life and music. There should be some specific musical examples, and you need to listen to a recording or performance of the person’s work and discuss that in your paper.
HISTORICAL TOPIC – 1 or 2 persons choose any topic: a time period, style, instrument, etc., and do a detailed research project on the topic.
GENRES –
1 person (or 2 persons if your group is assigned to the 20th Century) - discuss the various genres of music composed in the time period, and new or interesting compositional techniques.
Grading of Group Presentation:
Half of your group project grade will come from your individual portion of the group presentation and how well you are equipped to answer questions from Dr. Hays about your topic/s during your presentation. The other half of your grade for the Group Project will come from the TEAM EVALUATION form, which everyone must complete (legibly) and submit on the day of your group’s presentation.
CONCERT REVIEW INFO.
(for Final Project and/or Extra Credit)
- Attend a concert and write a CONCERT REVIEW, 1 page minimum, 2 pages maximum, 12 point font, times new roman, double-spaced.
Concert Review(s) should be 1 page minimum, 2 pages maximum in length. Your review must be FORMALLY WRITTEN. It must have an introduction, body, and conclusion. Your introductory paragraph should begin with a brief description of the concert attended, including the name and type of the performing group or soloists, the place/venue, the date and time of the concert, and the music (titles in Italics and composer names) you observed. The body of your paper should describe and REVIEW the music that you observed. WRITE ABOUT WHAT YOU OBSERVE THAT PERTAINS TO WHAT WE HAVE DISCUSSED IN CLASS, such as: the rhythm (what is happening with the beat), tempo (fast or slow), melody (lyrical or not) range of pitch (high or low) color(s), dynamics (loud or soft or in between), texture, style (jazzy, flowing, rhythmic), etc. You must demonstrate knowledge, understanding and use of the vocabulary from the “PART 1: Elements of Music” chapter in your textbook. Your conclusion paragraph should summarize your experience. YOU MUST PROVIDE A PROGRAM from the PERFORMANCE that you attend. The Program is the paper that is given to you upon entering the venue for a performance.
- The concert may be Classical, Jazz, Choir or Band Concert, Opera, Musical or any genre, which allows you to write a review that applies the concepts learned in this class. As long as a composer from your book (pre 1950) is listed in the program, the concert or performance is approved. YOU MUST CLEAR THE CONCERT or PERFORMACNE WITH ME IN ADVANCE if it is NOT LISTED BELOW.
- Attach a program of the attended concert(s) at the end of your paper as a reference. You may include it in a plastic sheet cover or in the folder pocket in your final project.
- Take your time and think how you will describe the concert in musical terms. Use a Dictionary and Thesaurus!
INFORMATION on CONCERTS:
The date of the concert must occur during the current semester.
– Any Dallas Symphony or Fort Worth Symphony Concert: see www.dallassymphony.org or www.fwso.org for schedules. Or any Dallas Opera performance: see http://www.dallasopera.org for schedule. Or any Dallas Wind Symphony or Lone Star Wind Orchestra concerts: see http://www.dws.org/ or www.lonestarwindorchestra.com for schedules. There are several other orchestras in the metroplex as well. Please contact your instructor if you would like to attend a concert of a different group.
-Any of the following types of performances at UNT in Denton are pre approved: Faculty Recitals, Guest Artist Recitals, or any ensemble performance: Symphony Orchestra, Opera Theatre, Musicals, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Brass Band, Jazz Repertory Ensemble, One O’clock through Nine O’clock Lab Bands, Jazz Singers, A Cappella Choir, Canticum Novum, Concert Choir, Grand Chorus, Baroque Orchestra, Chamber concerts, or any other ensemble performances.
Go to http://music.unt.edu/performances to find the schedule of performances.
The Recital Hall, Voertman Hall, Kenton Hall, and Merrill Ellis Theater are all located in the UNT Music Building on Avenue C, between Highland and Chestnut.
The Performing Arts Center is located on North Texas Blvd. off of I-35 E N.
For Ticket prices, visit www.music.unt.edu.
-Any NCTC performance. Go to http://www.nctc.edu/calendar/events/ for a list of performances.
-Any Music Theatre of Denton or Denton Community Theater musical performance. Visit http://www.campustheatre.com/ for a schedule. Dallas Summer Musicals would also count - http://www.dallassummermusicals.org
---The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, The Dallas Opera, Dallas Center for Performing Arts, Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, Irving Symphony, Plano Symphony, The University of North Texas School of Music (Recitals and/or concerts). You MUST have a program from each concert in order to receive credit. There are many free performances/concerts available to you in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. However, depending on your availability, you may need to attend a concert/performance that requires a ticket purchase. This is NOT required. It is OPTIONAL!
Plan ahead in order to find the best deal. Use the Internet as a source for looking for a concert that is ideal for you. I will post performances that I am personally involved with incase you are interested in those.
WHAT TO WRITE IF YOU NEED HELP:
For the paper itself, you should use the following questions to help you write the text. The BOLD text represents the MOST important elements to cover in this paper.
What type of music was performed?
Who was performing? Where? (venue type, location, etc.) When? (date, time)
How large was the audience?
What ELEMENTS of music did you observe? (use VOCAB from Part 1 of your textbook)
What did you hear?
What instruments were used?
What timbres/textures did you observe? (write about this in detail)
Can you describe the rhythm of each piece?
Can you describe the tempo of each piece? (don’t confuse this with rhythm)
What voice types did you hear? (Soprano, alto, tenor, bass)
What language(s) were observed?
What type of audience? (age, gender, etc.)
What was the atmosphere? (dress, loud or quiet audience, etc.)
Where were you in relation to the performers?
What was the performer’s appearance? (dress, etc.)
What instrument(s) were used?
Was there a printed program?
Was there anything for sale? (food, clothing, etc.)
How long was the performance?
What pieces were performed?
Did you enjoy the performance?
Why did you choose this concert to attend?
These questions should be answered in your paper, not in question/answer form. You should also add general comments about the performance and what made it enjoyable or not enjoyable.
EXTRA CREDIT is optional. Should you want to submit Extra Credit, it must be included in your FINAL PROJECT.
EXTRA CREDIT OPTIONS:
Concert, Performance, Album or Video REVIEW
SUBMIT ANY EXTRA CREDIT INSIDE YOUR FINAL PROJECT and include “EXTRA CREDIT” in the table of contents for your FINAL PROJECT
2 options for EXTRA CREDIT: 5% each. You may choose to do 2 concert reviews, or 2 film reviews, or one of each, or only one. You may also do 1 album review (of your choice). You can obtain up to 10% extra credit total.
Attend an additional concert, approved by Professor Hays and write a 1-page minimum/2 page maximum review of the concert. YOU MUST INCLUDE A PROGRAM FROM THE CONCERT! Any concert listed above is acceptable. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL PROJECT are in the Syllabus above.
FOR EXTRA CREDIT, You may 1) attend up to TWO additional concerts and write a one page review of each concert 2) watch one of the following documentaries or films listed below OR 3) write an ALBUM REVIEW of your favorite album.
For the Optional FILM REVIEW, each of the following films are available to be watched in the NCTC Library on the Corinth campus, as well as several at the Flower Mound campus. Many are also available online, through Netflix or other streaming sites. If you find a similar type of film, you can ask permission to write about it.
After watching the COMPLETE film or documentary, you must write 1 page minimum/2 page maximum (double spaced) paper about the video.
The paper should basically be a summary of the video, including when it was made; who was in it or narrated it; who produced the video; what was the subject; if a movie, what was the general plot; what musical examples were included; etc. MOST IMPORTANTLY, YOU MUST WRITE ABOUT THE MUSIC!!! YOUR WRITING MUST DEMONSTRATE THE USE OF AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE VOCABULARY FROM PART I:ELEMENTS FROM YOUR TEXT BOOK!!!!
Do not copy a summary from the internet or anywhere else, because this is considered PLAIGARISM and is ILLEGAL! Also, I will run your paper through a plagiarism database to check for copied work.
Below is a list of available films. You may also be interested in looking on Netflix and email to ask if there is something you are interested in reviewing elsewhere.
Medieval/Renaissance
Medieval Drama: from Sanctuary to Stage PN 1761.M43 2000
Baroque
Great Composers: Bach ML 410.B13 B33 2006
Yo-Yo Ma: Inspired by Bach; Cello Suites No. 1 & 2 M 51.I57 2000 v. 1
Yo-Yo Ma: Inspired by Bach; Cello Suites No. 3 & 4 M 51.I57 2000 v. 2
Yo-Yo Ma: Inspired by Bach; Cello Suites No. 5 & 6 M 51.I57 2000 v. 3
Farinelli, il Castrato PN 1997.F374 2000
Classical
Great Composers: Mozart ML 410.M9 M69 2006
Amadeus PR 6037.H23 A8 1997
Amadeus: Director’s Cut PN 1997.A433 1984
Great Composers: Beethoven ML 410.B4 B44 2006
Immortal Beloved PN 1997.I446 1999
Eroica M 1001.B44 E76 2005
Copying Beethoven PN 1995.9.M86 C679 20007
Romantic
Impromptu PN 1997.I447 2005
Great Composers: Wagner ML 410.W1 R53 2006
Great Composers: Tchaikovsky ML 410.C4 T34 2006
The Music Lovers PN 1997.M87 2011
Great Composers: Puccini ML 410.P89 G53 2006
Great Composers: Mahler ML 410.M23 G874 2006
Keeping Score: Revolutions in Music - Stravinsky's Rite of Spring MT 130.S77 S777 2006
Keeping Score: The Making of a Performance - Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony MT 130.C4 K44 2004
Jazz
A Great Day in Harlem ML 394.G74 2005
Bird PN 1997.B57 2010
Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns (watch 1 part) ML 3506.J39 2004 v1-10
A Night in Havana: Dizzy Gillespie in Cuba ML 419.G54 N54 2005x
On the Road with Duke Ellington ML 410.E44 O5 2002
Masters of American Music: Celebrating Bird: the Triumph of Charlie Parker ML 419.P4.C45 2009
Masters of American Music: Count Basie: Swingin' the Blues ML 422.B25 C68 2010
Masters of American Music: Lady Day: the Many Faces of Billie Holiday ML 420.H58 L33 2009
Masters of American Music: Sara Vaughn: the Divine One ML 420.V3 S27 2010
Masters of American Music: The Story of Jazz ML 3506.S76 2009
Masters of American Music: Thelonius Monk: American Composer ML 417.M84 T43 2009
Masters of American Music: The World According to John Coltrane ML 419.C6 W67 2010
Rock/Folk/Blues
Masters of American Music: Bluesland: a Portrait in American Music ML 3521.B58 2010
The Doors PN 1997.D667 2000
Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music ML 38.B48 W66 2009
The U.S. vs. John Lennon ML 420.L38 U55 2007
Imagine ML 400.I43 2005
Hedwig and the Angry Inch PN 1997.H4215 2001
Rock Prophecies ML 406.R63 2010
Rock and Roll: the Early Days ML 3534.R63 2006
A Hard Day’s Night ML 421.B4 H37 2002
The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit ML 421 .B4 B43 1998
A Mighty Wind PN 1997.2.M544 2003
This is Spinal Tap PN 1995.9.C55 T567 2000
History of Rock and Roll (watch 1 part) ML 3534.H57 2004 v1-5
American Masters: Woody Guthrie ML 410.G978 W66 2007
American Roots Music (watch 1 part) ML 3551.A54 2001 v1-2
This is Elvis ML 420 .P96 T457 2010
Six-String Samurai PN 1997.S597 2003
Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of… (1 part) ML 156.4.R6 M4 1999
Pearl Jam: Twenty ML 421.P43 2011
Michael Jackson’s This Is It M 420.J175 2009
It Might Get Loud ML 398.I8 2009
The Search for Robert Johnson ML 420.J735 S43 2000
Deep Blues ML 3521.D44 2003
Land Where the Blues Began ML 3521.L35 2006
Anvil: the Story of Anvil ML 421.A5 A58 2009
Crazy Heart PN 1997.2.C75 2010
Ray PN 1997.2.R39 2005
Walk the Line PN 1997.2.W354 2006
Tommy PN 1997.T5962 1999
Grateful Dead Movie M 1630.18.G675 G73 2012
Marley ML 420.M3313 M37 2012
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage ML 421.R87 R87 2010
Searching for Sugar Man (2012) ML 420.R637 S43 2013
Other
Broadway: The American Musical (watch 1 part) ML 1711.8.N3 K34 2004 pt 1-6
The Pianist PN 1997.2.P53 2006
Karajan: Or Beauty As I See It ML 422.K22 K38 2008
Lomax: The Songhunter ML 423.L68 L65 2007
Mr. Holland’s Opus PN 1997.M7897 1995
Touch the Sound ML 419.G54 2006
Solti: Orchestra! ML 1200.O74 2007e
Music of the Heart PN 1997.M8745 2000
Music from the Inside Out M 1.M87 2007
Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts ML 410.G398 G53 2009
Leonard Bernstein: the Gift of Music ML 410 .B566 L46 2007
Leonard Bernstein: Omnibus MT 90.L4 2010X
Leonard Bernstein - Reaching for the Note ML 410.B566 L45 1998
The Red Violin PN 1997.R438 2003
Taking Sides PN 1997.2.T35 2004
You Cannot Start Without Me: Valery Gergiev-Maestro ML 422.G46 Y58 2010
Keeping Score: Copland and the American Sound MT 130.C6 C66 2006
Leaving Home: Orchestral Music in the 20th Century ML 197.L43 2005 v1-7
Reichorchester: The Berlin Philharmonic ML 1229.8.B52 R45 2007
Rejoice & Shout ML 3187 .R45 2011
Violin Masters: Two Gentlemen of Cremona (PBS)