o             Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

x        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o        WECM Course

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

1.  Receive a grade of “0” for the assignment.     2)Removal from the course.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Thom Talbott
Office Location:	Gainesville CPA 2001B
Telephone Number:	940-668-3324
E-mail Address:	ttalbott@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Larry Gilbert
Office Location:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:	lgilbert@nctc.edu

 

COURSE LAYOUT

This online course is offered in CANVAS and accompanies the TEXTBOOK. THIS COURSE IS SELF-GUIDED. Your book refers to Part 1 as “Elements.”  In this chapter/section of the book, the elements of music are presented. WHEN EACH MODULE OPENS IN CANVAS, You are supposed to automatically read the text and observe the accompanying module(s) in Canvas for each Part in your text.  After you have completed the reading and Canvas modules/videos for a particular section/part, you are to participate in the Discussion Board for that part. There are almost always multiple posts/replies required for a discussion board and they have specific due dates. HOWEVER, ONLY THE FINAL DUE DATE SHOWS in Canvas for each discussion post.  You must READ THE INSTRUCTIONS for each Discussion Post to know WHEN specific assignments are due. You must plan ahead and self-guide yourself through the materials in a timely manner.  In addition to a discussion board for each section/part, there is also a QUIZ. Assignments are almost always due on Sunday nights.

 

 

COMMUNICATION with the PROFESSOR

Be certain that your NCTC email is operational. Please use NCTC Canvas to communicate with the professor. Do NOT use a personal email address to communicate with your professor/s. Always ask Questions about any assignment no less than 72 hours PRIOR to due date. If you have an operational question about Canvas, you will need to ask the ELearning Department. Please note that the professor CANNOT do anything with enrollment (adding or dropping you from a course) or registration. You MUST contact NCTC REGISTRATION with any concerns about your enrollment.

READING AND LISTENING

You should AUTOMATICALLY read the corresponding section/s in your book when EACH MODULE opens. In addition to Reading each section, you must also follow along with the LISTENING SAMPLES that are included in your TEXT by watching the videos in Canvas. Look for and observe the characteristics of each Listening Sample. Be aware of what characteristics you hear in the music that correspond with the reading for that section.

COMPUTER SETTINGS

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that their computer has the appropriate SETTINGS and configurations so that they may fully participate in this course offered in Canvas.  Should a student need help with their computer settings, they must contact the NCTC IT department.  Dr. Hays CANNOT help you with your computer settings. You are also responsible to check your NCTC email regularly.

NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED.

NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS, WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS, DISCUSSION POSTS, QUIZZES or LISTENING EXERCISES will be accepted.  You have access to ALL dates for written assignments at least one week in advance.  IF any discussion post due dates are changed, it will always be in your favor. Due dates for discussion posts and quizzes will never be earlier than posted online, only later (if they are changed at all).  It is your responsibility to login to the course, check announcements/due dates on a daily basis.  Email me at lhays@nctc.edu with any questions.

CHECK THE ANNOUNCEMENTS TAB IN CANVAS REGULARLY!

CHECK THE ANNOUNCEMENTS TAB IN CANVAS REGULARLY (AT LEAST TWICE WEEKLY) FOR IMPORTANT COURSE UPDATES/INFORMATION. Sometimes there will NOT be any new announcements or information available for quite a while. YOU SHOULD STILL CHECK the course announcements tab a minimum of 3-4 times weekly.

WRITING FORMAT: MLA

***ALL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE completed in  Microsoft WORD, DOUBLE SPACED and in 12-point TIMES NEW ROMAN Format. MLA is the format you should follow. You will receive a ZERO on any written assignment that is not in this format!  Also, only credible sources are allowed for citation(s) which does NOT include Wikipedia.

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 must also be formally written. The same grading practices apply (-2 for each writing error). NCTC has a WRITING CENTER that can help you with this format as needed.

 

Peer Reviews:

PEER REVIEWS must be completed in the same dropbox as the draft for each writing assignment.  Credit for peer reviews are obtained only when you submit the draft for the assignment that you are peer reviewing. Draft submission and peer reviews are worth HALF of each writing assignment. In order to obtain full credit for your peer review, you must check for proper MLA format, correct spelling, grammar and punctuation on written assignments. Also, if a WORKS CITED is missing, or in the wrong format, this should be addressed in your peer review. You should also check for a minimum of 3 paragraphs in written assignments: An Introduction, Body and Conclusion. Generally you will have 2 peer reviews assigned to you PER writing assignment.  You may choose to use the tools in canvas to review the paper, or you may make comments in the “Comments” box to the right of the writing assignment. ALL papers, including drafts, MUST be submitted as MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENTS. If your paper is NOT submitted as a MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT, you will not receive credit. PLEASE NOTE that from time to time, some students DO NOT complete their PEER REVIEWS, and it is possible that no one will have reviewed your paper. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you visit the NCTC writing center for help with any and all writing assignments for this course whether your peers complete their reviews or not.

 

HELP WITH CANVAS: Visit the NCTC.EDU homepage and search “eLearning”. Once on the NCTC eLearning page, click “Submit a Support Ticket” on the bottom right.

Link: https://www.nctc.edu/elearning/index.html

HELP WITH WRITING ASSIGNMENTS: Visit the NCTC.EDU homepage. Click on Student Services, then click on the Student Success Center. There are writing centers on campuses as well as help available online.

 

Grade Category Details:

 

10% of overall grade - Defining Music Paper

1 page minimum - 1.5 page maximum. You will be graded on 3 things: the submission of a draft, completing the assigned peer review/s, and the Final Copy of the paper.

 

For this assignment, you must define music in your OWN WORDS. Use formal writing practices. 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. However, if you use a source or quote someone, you must use MLA citation.  FOLLOWTHE FORMAL FOR ALL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS (12 POINT FONT, TIMES NEW ROMAN, DOUBLE SPACED, FORMALLY WRITTEN WITH INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH, BODY, AND CONCLUSION). It is highly suggested that you utilize the NCTC WRITING CENTER prior to submitting any written assignment in this course. 

PEER REVIEWS must be completed in the same dropbox as the draft for the Defining Music Paper. In order to complete a peer review, open and read your assigned peer review/s and make specific COMMENTS in the box to the right of each document within canvas.

 

40% of overall grade: QUIZZES

Quizzes (A minimum of 8 total quizzes, including the syllabus quiz. Lowest quiz grade will be dropped at the end of the semester).

For each section/part, there will be a QUIZ due on the final day that the section is open. IF I should offer more quizzes than 8, the lowest grade will be dropped and the average of your quiz scores will remain at 30% of your overall grade.

Check announcements regularly for due dates throughout semester.  You can find the due date for each quiz on the quiz module. Do NOT miss the deadline for due dates/times on quizzes as no late assignments or submissions are accepted. Quizzes are always due on a Sunday night at 11pm throughout the semester.

 

30% of overall grade: DISCUSSION POSTS

30% of your overall grade will be comprised of the average of grades received on your discussion posts.  Your posts and replies in/on Discussion Boards must be FORMALLY written. Multiple due dates are listed on the instructions for each discussion board even though the final discussion post due date is listed on the assignment itself.

 

All discussion posts must be written formally with proper spelling, grammar and punctuation. -2 points off for each WRITING mistake per assignment/discussion post.  You must be able to communicate effectively with your WRITING in this course. EVERYTHING MUST BE FORMALLY WRITTEN.  NO TEXTING LANGUAGE OR ABBREVIATIONS should be used in the discussion boards. POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM DISCUSSION POSTS THAT ARE NOT FORMALLY WRITTEN!

 

For each module, there will be a discussion board with specific instructions.  The discussion board is meant for you to demonstrate your knowledge of the subject matter that you have read about in your text and studied (concurrently) on Canvas.  You must follow the specific instructions for each post to gain full credit.  There are MULTIPLE POSTS* required in each discussion post even though the due date listed on the assignment may be the FINAL post due date.  You will have REQUIRED POSTS AND REQUIRED REPLIES that are always due on a Sunday night throughout the semester. READ INSTRUCTIONS on the discussion board assignments CAREFULLY! Discussion board posts and replies are graded based on their content (do they follow instructions) as well as how well they are written.

 

*Please note that if a discussion post has 3 required posts, there are often 2 OR 3 due dates (even though the discussion post will not CLOSE until the final post is due).  Due dates are almost always on Sunday nights at 11pm. Note that if you only post once in a discussion post that requires 3 posts, you can only obtain a maximum of 33.3% credit for that discussion board.  If you post twice on a discussion post with 3 required posts, you can obtain a maximum of 66.6%.  You will have to do ALL required Posts/Replies in order to obtain up to 100

 

*IF A GROUP DISCUSSION is required, we will have an assigned GROUP DISCUSSION Board component while on the Romantic Era Module. Members of Groups will be assigned by Canvas.  See Announcements tab later in the semester for further instructions.

 

20% Final Project

Your Final Project is the equivalent of your Final Exam. You are encouraged to attend a LIVE PERFORMANCE and write a review of the concert/performance. However, during COVID-19, you are allowed to review a YouTube concert. These will be posted on the announcements tab. NOTE: You are encouraged to attend an NCTC concert if possible, and if safe to do so, as they are free to students. The review must be in the form of a newspaper critique. The concert must include music written prior to 1945. In order to receive full credit, the Final Project should demonstrate your ability to clearly communicate your comprehension and understanding of the subject material and vocabulary covered throughout the semester.  Should attend an entire concert and also submit the PROGRAM from the concert. If you do NOT choose to attend a live concert, you must see the announcements tab with concerts that you can REVIEW in place of a live concert or live performance.

 

The purposes of this paper is to: 1) increase your writing and communication skills and 2) demonstrate your knowledge of the subject matter of this course by using vocabulary from the first module: “Elements.”

 

Read some concert critiques in major newspapers to give you an idea of how to write this paper. You must explain if and how the performance was successful or unsuccessful in communicating the composer’s/performer’s intentions for creating the compositions. Any sources must be cited when used. Make an argument and support your point/argument with specific examples from the performance or music presented. BE SURE TO USE THE VOCABULARY FROM THE Chapter titled “Elements” in your textbook.  Be sure to USE this vocabulary in your paper (for example, be certain to include terms such as: dynamics, instruments, brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, soprano, alto, tenor, bass, pitch range, duration, rhythm, and texture.

 

Each paper needs to be in MLA format, with your name, the date, and course information, as well as a title. Papers must be typed and saved as a Microsoft Word document. Save your file as FirstNameLastNameFinalProject.doc.

 

Page lengths refer to full pages. If your header takes up most of the first page, you will need to make up for it on another page.

 

A few general rules:

1) Do not use contractions in your papers.

2) Formal language should be used at all times.

3) Wikipedia should never be used a source for a paper of any kind.

4) Titles, including movie and CD titles, should be in italics. Song titles should be in “quotation” marks.

5) Cite your sources in your paper, and list them in a works cited list, in proper MLA format. This is very important to avoid plagiarism.

 

There is a book on reserve in the Corinth campus library called Writing About Music that may be helpful.

 

The Components of the Final Project:

1) Attend a live concert** with music performed that was written prior to 1945. 2) Don’t forget a *program at the entrance to the concert, as this is required to be submitted with the final project Concert review. 3) Write a newspaper-like critique of the concert.

 

You must attend a live performance at NCTC or in the DFW area and turn in a 2-page report about the concert.. You must attend the whole performance and you MUST include the program from the performance with the Final Project. This will mean you will likely need to scan the program. You may import it into the paper (at the end as a citation) or include it as a PDF / additional file submission in the Final Project Dropbox. Many performances are free while others require the purchase of a ticket, but most groups have a student rate that is between $3-15.

 

*A program is a piece of paper that lists information about the performer/s as well as the titles of pieces and the composers of those pieces.

**During COVID-19, in place of attending a LIVE Concert, you may choose to review a YOUTUBE video, or something from the Library (See list below).

 

Note: Feel free to contact your instructor to ask about a performance not listed here. Please note that Rock or Pop concerts do not count for this assignment. Any concert that presents music that was written before 1945 is an acceptable concert to attend.

 

Any NCTC music concert counts for this assignment (or extra credit). These events are often free for students. Once the concerts have been scheduled for this semester, they will be available online. Keep an eye on your NCTC email, as concerts are often promoted through campus email.

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 Winds or Lone Star Wind Orchestra concerts: see http://www.dws.org/ or www.lonestarwindorchestra.com for schedules. There are several other orchestras in the metropolis 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: 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. Student recitals (listed as Junior, Senior, Masters) will not count. Doctoral performances or lectures are OK.

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 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/ or another respectable musical theater.

For the paper itself, you should use the following questions to help you write the review.

            What type of music was performed?

Who was performing? Where? (venue type, location, etc.) When? (date, time)

How large was the audience?

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?

What vocabulary from the “Elements” chapter in my textbook was     presented?

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 or why not?

Why did you choose this concert to attend?

These questions should be answered in your paper, not in question/answer format, but in the format of a critic review (such as in a newspaper). You should also add general comments about the performance and what made it enjoyable or not enjoyable.

 

Extra Credit (up to 10%)Options for EXTRA CREDIT: You may choose to do up to 2 additional concert or film reviews. You may also choose to do 1 Album Review (any album of your choice) OR a Film review.  Turn in any EXTRA CREDIT on same due date as FINAL PROJECT. Each review is worth up to an additional 5%. You may earn up to a total of 10% Extra Credit. Should you choose to do an Album review of your choice, be sure to address the same information assigned for the Concert or Movie Review.  Be sure to demonstrate the understanding and use of vocabulary terms from the “Elements” chapter in your text. Extra credit is due the same day as the FINAL PROJECT. All Extra Credit is considered a WRITTEN assignment and must meet the guidelines/stipulations for written assignments in this course.

FILM/MOVIE REVIEW for Extra Credit (Up to 10%)

The Extra Credit in this course is worth up to an additional 10%, making the total available percentage in the course 110%. Therefore, if a student has a "0" for their grade on Extra Credit, it CANNOT hurt their grade, as they will still be able to make up to a 100% without submitting extra credit.

 

Each Film or Movie Review is worth up to 5% extra credit. You must submit 2 reviews to potentially earn an additional 10% extra credit.

MOST IMPORTANT: REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE REVIEWING THE MUSIC AND THE MUSICAL ELEMENTS, NOT THE FILM ITSELF. HOW WELL YOU COMMUNICATE IN WRITING ABOUT THE MUSICAL ELEMENTS WILL DETERMINE YOUR GRADE. Watch a music documentary or you may choose one of the following documentaries  (LISTED BELOW). Each of the films listed is available to be watched in the NCTC Library on the Corinth campus, Gainesville campus, as well as several at the Flower Mound campus. Many are also available online, through Netflix or other streaming sites. You may opt to write a review of a film that is not listed. If that is the case, ask Dr. Hays for approval of the film. After watching the COMPLETE film or documentary, you must write 1 page minimum –  2 pages maximum (double spaced) paper about the MUSIC in the film.

 

For the paper itself, you should use the following questions to help you write the review, Remember: you are reviewing the MUSIC, not giving an overview of the movie. Should you review the movie and NOT the music, you will not receive credit. For full credit, answer the following questions (in essay format) with appropriate spelling, grammar, punctuation and citation.

What vocabulary from the “Elements” chapter were demonstrated?  How?

How did these musical elements influence your reaction to the film?

What type of music was performed in this movie?

Who was performing? Where? Why?

Was there a meaning behind the music in this film? If so, what?

To what type of audience does this film appeal? (age, gender, social group, etc.)

Could you see the performer/s of the music? If so, what was the performer’s appearance? (dress, etc.). Did their appearance influence the music?

What instrument(s) or voice types were used?

 

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 me 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

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)     ML 424 .S8 V56 2012

 

 

All Concert, Film or Album Reviews must be written as a newspaper critique. Concert Reviews MUST include the PROGRAM from the concert, or an MLA LINK for the YOUTUBE concert, or other presentation that you choose to review for your final project.

 

Please note that everyone will be given a “0” for extra credit. ONLY will that grade be adjusted once extra credit is submitted. Because of how Canvas calculates grades, initially, it may seem as if the “0” on extra credit hurts your grade if I enter it early in the semester. However, if I wait until late in the semester, it will also seem to “hurt” your grade. Please note that you can make up to 110% total in the course and a “0” on Extra Credit CANNOT hurt your grade.