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Introduction to Music Spring 2015 - MUL1010-64286

Mondays 7:00-9:45pm Instructor: Dr. Melissa Slawsky, Ph.D.

Adjunct Instructor of Music

Email: mslawsky@hccfl.edu; mmaccarelli@hotmail.com

Phone: (727) 754-6164 (home); (727) 643-9224 (cell)

Office Hours: by appointment Course Description:

This course is designed to provide an overview of the history of music and its various styles through

various media presentation. Fundamentals of music will also be discussed as well as multi- and

cross- cultural and disciplinary connections. Students will be encouraged to see the connections

between music and their daily lives through an understanding of basic musical forms and various

musical styles from approximately 450 to the present. (HCC Catalog 2014-2015, p. 221)

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Recognize and appreciate the inherently good properties of music and the

connections between music and their daily lives.

2. Identify basic musical concepts in their current favorite music, where is came from,

and all of the exciting things that happened in between.

3. Have a basic understanding for an overarching trend that occurs in music history

(from 450 to the present) that vacillates between decadence and minimalism.

4. Broaden their horizons in regard to experiencing music in which they may not be

familiar with.

5. Recognize the significance of historical events and their impact on cross-

disciplinary connections that occur between music and art history, fashion, and

architecture.

6. Understand the multidisciplinary connections between music listening and

psychology, cognition, and other perceptual aspects (e.g., language processing,

memory, and motivation).

Course Details & Policies: Instructional Materials:

Required Text – The Vintage Guide to Classical Music by Jan Swafford

Recommended – 3 ring binder to organize guided notes, handouts, and assignments

Instructional Methods:

Seminar & Traditional Lecture; Practice assignments and assessments (non-graded);

Powerpoint Jeopardy in preparation for each assessment; Assessments (4); Performance

Critiques (5); Term paper, and final presentation

Class Participation & Attendance:

Since this course is primarily lecture-based, attendance is necessary to master the course material.

Any student who has more than four unexcused absences in the class will be automatically

withdrawn from the course. Exceptions may be granted only if adequate medical or other

documentation is provided.

Grading:

Proficiency Tests (4) 50% (12.5 % each)

Performance Critiques (5) 20% (5% each)

Term Paper 20%

Final Exam 10%

Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; less than 60% = F

Proficiency Tests: Proficiency tests will be based on the material covered in class and will each

include: a crossword puzzle, multiple choice, True/false, and free response. There are also a variety

of at-home activities for each exam for extra credit to "pad" your grade (on the exams or otherwise).

Regular attendance, attention, and outside study/listening will ensure your success on these tests. If

you have any questions about the material presented, you may see me on an individual basis at a

mutually convenient time. Makeup exams are only given in the case of emergency. In extreme

circumstances, arrangements must be made in advance to take a test at a different time.

Performance Critiques: Students will be required to attend 5 concerts or recitals over the

course of the semester and are encouraged to broaden their horizons with a variety of musical styles

and genres (e.g., Classical, Folk, New Age, Pop, etc.). A template will be available through

Blackboard, which can serve as a guide for critiquing performances. Please attach a ticket stub,

program, or photographic evidence which provides "proof" of your attendance.

Term Paper: Students will produce an 850-1000 word term paper on a musical style, instrument,

ensemble, or musician. The paper must be typed and submitted as a Microsoft Word (doc or docx)

or pdf format. Although APA formatting is preferred, I will accept MLA and other formats. Term

papers must include a bibliography with in-text citations. Plagiarism is unacceptable. Papers

must be typed in formal traditional English using proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and

sentence structure. This paper will then be presented to the class as the final presentation in lieu of

a final exam.

Final Presentation: Students will give a 10-15 minute presentation based on their term paper.

The presentation should be approximately 15 minutes. Audio-visual materials may be included, but

may not equal more than half the presentation time. Topics must be approved by the instructor.

Term papers are due May 4th and presentation dates will be assigned by April 27th. Paper and

presentation grades will be lowered one letter for each day it is late.

Communication:

• Check Blackboard and/or Hawkmail (HCC e-mail) a few times per week. With that

expectation, if I e-mail you with a question, please respond within 48 hours. I will adhere to

those same expectations.

• The best way to contact me is by e-mail at mslawsky@hccfl.edu and

mmaccarelli@hotmail.com or through Blackboard. Please include 'Intro to music' in the

subject line.

• I check e-mail several times per day.

• Cell phones: Cell phones should be on silent during class. Texting during class is

unacceptable. If you have extenuating circumstances that require you to receive

communication during class, please speak to me before class.

Classroom Behavior: In this class, the instructor and students work together. You are expected

to participate in class and to respect others; this includes not disrupting others by using cell phones,

eating or drinking (other than water). See Student Code of Conduct listed in HCC’s Student

Handbook.

Everyone in the class is encouraged to voice his or her opinion. If you do not agree with something,

it is your right to RESPECTFULLY bring that to the attention of the class in a polite manner.

Suggestions for improvement are welcomed. In return, you should expect that the instructor comes

to class prepared and ready to teach. The instructor will return test and quiz items in a timely

manner.

Request for Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), if

you require an accommodation (to participate in this course) due to a physical or learning

impairment, please contact HCC’s Office of Services to Students with Disabilities (OSSD).

Contact Ybor OSSD Office in Student Services, Rm. 109. Jeanette Starks, Coordinator

Phone: (813) 253-7757 - TDD: (813) 253-7788. E-mail: jstarks2@hccfl.edu

Requests for accommodations should be submitted to instructor within first two weeks of the

course.

Important Dates: See 2014-2015 Academic Calendar for more details on HCC dates/deadlines.

Last day to Drop: 2/11/15 (Wed.)

Last day to Withdraw (W): 3/28/15 (Sat.)

No Class

Jan. 19th- MLK

Feb. 16th- President's Day

Mar 9 -- 15- HCC Spring Break

First Day of Class is 1/11/15 (Mon.)

Final Exam is 5/11/15 (Mon.)

Talking Points

1. Dates: _________________ to __________________

2. A major milestone in history: Invention of the _____________________ (1876)

3. The _____________ revolution resulted in social and economic changes.

4. While the Classical era was characterized by balance, clarity, and restraint, the Romantic era

emphasized _________________, ____________________, and _____________________.

(as a reaction against the coolness of Classical ‘reasoning’)

5. The basis for all of the arts is emotional _________________.

6. Fantasy and the ________________ was one favorite artistic topic.

7. Romantic art and music featured a return to the chivalry and romance of the _____________

______________.

8. Romantic artists, writers, and musicians emphasized the glory and beauty of ___________

and the power of the natural world.

9. As borders changed and wars bankrupted many nations, we saw the death of the

___________ musician. (Composers and musicians became freelancers like Beethoven).

10. As the rising middle class gained more access to music, this instrument became common

place in the home ___________________.

11. As few composers could support themselves solely as performers, many held

________________ jobs/positions (e.g., virtuoso performers, critics, conductors, teachers)

12. Romantic composers still utilized Classical ________________, but made many individual

alterations to them (ex: a fugue within a string quartet, etc.)

13. Classical forms were also altered through miniaturization/shortening or

__________________.

14. Texture in the romantic era was primarily ____________________ (Melody + chordal

accompaniment).

15. Regarding timbre/tone colour, Romantic composers __________________ the orchestra for

bigger sound and more possibilities.

16. This composer was the first to expand the dynamic range: using fff in the 8th symphony.

_____________________________.

17. Romantic composers played around with the tempo by using ____________ (Italian for ‘to

rob’- stealing time from one note to give to another)

18. Harmony: Romantic era composers utilized chromatic harmony and ______________.

19. Composers started utilizing folk tunes, dances, and legends from their native country AKA

______________________.

20. Conversely, Romantic era composers also utilized rhythms, melodies, and instruments from

foreign lands. AKA ______________________.

21. Romantic composers increasingly used programmatic/program music and music became

closely associated with _________________. (poems and books)

22. Give me an example of a Romantic programmatic work:

_________________________________________________________________.

23. Paganini and Liszt were considered ___________________ (performing amazing feats of

technique and memory on the violin and piano, respectively)

24. A new genre of vocal music called the __________ ___________ was utilized by Romantic

composers (solo voice + piano).

25. This composer is considered the ‘fastest’ at composition (over 600 works in his 31 year

lifespan). _______________________

26. This composer ruined his hand trying to expand his handreach; married his student, Clara,

and spent the end of his life in an asylum __________________.

27. Robert Schumann essentially started the career of _________________________.

28. One of the first famous women pianists and composers _____________________.

29. This composer of lyrical expressive music wrote exclusively for the piano _____________

(often called the “Piano Bard” or poet).

30. This composer was the virtuoso of the piano _______________________. (and the first

‘musical celebrity’).

31. This composer was responsible for the revival of J.S. Bach’s music

___________________________.

Assessment 3: The Classical and Romantic Eras Name: __________________________________________________________________

Each section of this assessment is worth 25 points. You may choose up to 5 sections, for a total of

125 points. Items on page 1 can be completed at home. Items from page 2 on will be completed in

class.

1. Watch a movie about a “Classical” musician or composer. Attach a 1 paragraph

blurb/review. Or- Do a bit of research on something that piques your curiosity to verify

whether or not something depicted in the movie is actually true. Or- submit photographic

evidence that you watched the movie.

2. Attach the Classical era talking points (filled out) based on the Powerpoint presentation.

3. Teach the teacher aka “find me something cool.”

(Find me a modern example of something from the Classical or Romantic eras)

4. Try to play or sing something from the Classical and/or Romantic eras of music. Email me

the link to a video via Angel. (feel free to see me for suggestions)

Or-

Attend a concert, recital, or other performance featuring works from the Classical and/or

Romantic eras of music.

5. Fill in the Blank:

1. The primary texture for the Classical and Romantic eras: ___________________.

2. The 3 giants of Classical music: Haydn, Mozart, and _____________________.

3. The Classical era represented a return to the ideals of these ancient peoples.

___________________.

4. Which era saw an increase in the use of chromatic harmony and dissonance? (Classical or

Romantic?) __________________.

5. Name a Classical composer _______________________.

6. Name a Romantic composer ______________________.

7. The era that has much in common with the Baroque and glam metal genres (e.g.,bigger,

better, faster, and more……) _________________________.

8. The era that has more in common with the middle ages and grunge eras (e.g., minimalist,

simpler) ______________________.

9. Name a programmatic/program work: ___________________________.

10. The composer that bridged the Classical and Romantic eras. _______________________.

6. Matching:

__ 1. Dynamics in the Classical era became more ________________ as opposed to terraced.

__ 2. Classical composers utilized contrasting ______________ between and within

movements.

__ 3. A 3-movement solo work for piano that developed during the Classical era.

__ 4. A type of ensemble featuring 2 violins, viola, and cello.

__ 5. This composer was responsible for a ‘revival’ of J.S. Bach’s music nearly 80 years later.

___________________.

__ 6. This composer was the virtuoso of the Romantic era _______________________.

__ 7. From the Italian “to rob,” this denotes a fluctuation in tempo (e.g., quickening and then

slowing, etc.)

__ 8. This composer was the first to expand the dynamic range by including a “fff”

(Fortississimo) in his 8th symphony. _________________.

__ 9. Romantic art and music featured a return to the chivalry and romance of the

____________ ______________.

__ 10.This new vocal genre (solo piano + voice) was highly utilized in the Romantic era.

_________________ _______________.

Key:

a. Art song

b. Beethoven

c. String quartet

d. rubato

e. Moods

f. Middle ages

g. Mendelssohn

h. sonata

i. gradual

7. Crossword Puzzle:

Across

4. This composer is known as the "fastest," writing over 600 compositions

in his 31 years of life.

6. term describing composers' use of folk tunes, dances, and legends from

their native country.

11. _________ Schumann. One of the first women composers who performed

most of her husband's works.

12. Paganini and Liszt performed such feats on their instruments and were

known as this.

13. This independent composer became deaf towards the end of his life and

is known for bridging the Classical and Romantic eras.

Down

1. The ____________ revolution resulted in many social and economic

changes during the Romantic era.

2. The composer known for his humor in music.

3. As the rising middle class gained more access to music, this

instrument became commonplace in the home.

5. term describing composers' use of folk tunes, dances, and legends from

foreign lands.

7. A major milestone in history invented in 1876 during the Romantic era.

8. This classical composer was a child prodigy and was highly prolific

through his 35 years of life.

9. composer that ruined his hands, married his student, and spent the end

of his life in an asylum.

10. The twenty-year period separating the Baroque and Classical eras of

music.

Key:

Beethoven

Clara

exoticism

Haydn

industrial

Mozart

nationalism

piano

Preclassical

Schubert

Schumann

Telephone

virtuoso

8. True or False:

1. During the Romantic Era, composers could easily support themselves financially through

composition alone. __________.

2. The Classical era was defined by balance, clarity, and restraint. ____________.

3. As borders changed and wars bankrupted many nations, we saw the death of the court

musician during the Romantic era. _____________.

4. C.P.E. Bach and J.C. Bach became more famous than their father, J.S. Bach during the end

of the Classical era. ______________.

5. Romantic composers completely abandoned Classical forms and came up with new ones.

_____________.

6. Haydn was fortunate enough to have 30 years of financial support from various

courts.___________________.

7. Romantic composers increasingly used program/programmatic music and music became

closely associated with literature. ______________.

8. While other composers were supported by the courts or other wealthy patrons, Beethoven

considered himself an independent. __________________.

9. Romantic composers made the orchestra smaller for a more intimate sound.

___________________.

Romantic composers emphasized the beauty of nature. _________________.