MUS 1000 Syllabus and Guidelines
Course Title and Section: MUS 1000 - Music Appreciation
Instructor: Mr. Gene Montgomery (815) 224-2720 Ext. 291;
Division: Humanities and Fine Arts
Text: Music, An Appreciation Eighth Edition By: Roger Kamien
Catalog Description:
A survey course covering the history of music. Intended to
broaden the student’s understanding of music as an essential component of
culture.
Course work is divided into three categories: study of elements
and fundamentals; study of music history and context in which major works
were
created; and listening.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3.0 Semester Hours
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Recognize the elements of music including rhythm, melody, harmony, texture and form.
2. Listen to music intelligently through analysis of its basic components, e.g., elements and fundamentals.
3. Understand the relationship between music and culture through the study of music history and its relationship to civilization and art.
4. Use theoretical and historical criteria in making aesthetic musical analysis.
If you are a student with a
cognitive, physical or psychiatric disability you may be eligible for
academic support services such as extended test time, texts on tape,
note
taking services, etc...If you are interested in learning whether you qualify
for academic support services, please contact the Special Populations Office
at either
by phone at: 224-0284, 224-0350, by email at:
tina_hardy@ivcc.edu, or
jim_prendergast@ivcc.edu, or
by stopping by office B-204.
COURSE CONTENT
Unit I
Elements of Music
Rhythm
Melody
Harmony
Texture
Form
Fundamentals of Music
Notation
Keys
Forms
Instruments
Vocabulary
Medieval Period (450-1450)
Medieval Musical Style
Sacred Music
Secular Music
Instrumental Music
Listening
Renaissance Period (1450-1600)
Renaissance Musical Style
Sacred Music
Secular Music
Instrumental Music
Listening
Unit II
Baroque Period (1600-1750)
Baroque Musical Style
Sacred Music
Secular Music
Instrumental Music
Opera and Oratorio
Listening
Classical Period (1750-1820)
Classical Musical Style
The Symphony
The Classical Concerto
The String Quartet/Chamber Music
Sonata-Allegro Form
Classical Forms
Listening
Unit III
Romantic Period (1820-1900)
Romantic Musical Style
Orchestral Music
Chamber Music
19th Century Opera
Nationalism
Program Music
Absolute Music
Listening
Unit IV
The 20th Century (1900-Present)
20th Century Musical Style
Impressionism
Neoclassicism
Expressionism
Primitivism
Atonality
Serialism
Minimalism
Jazz and Non-Western Music
Listening
GRADING
The total possible will be the sum of quiz, test, Concert Evaluation papers and attendance points earned.
Tests
There will be a major test at the conclusion of each Unit worth a total of or up to 100 points each.
Each test will cover one complete unit. The final test will cover
the current Unit of study and will be
non-comprehensive.
Quizzes
There will be a Quiz preceding each Unit Test worth a total of up to 25 points each.
You will be allowed to make up a quiz IF we agree to an excusable justification PRIOR to the class of your absence.
I may be reached by e-mail gene.montgomery@insightbb.com , by voice mail (224-2720, Ext. 291),
by phone at home (815-872-4871), or my office in room D-215.
Concert Evaluations
All students are required to attend two concerts during the course of the
semester. All concerts must be Classical in nature. These may include: Symphony
Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Chamber Music concerts or
recitals, a variety of Choral Music programs or Opera. They may not include
Popular Music concerts, Marching Band or Musical Theater productions.
A Concert Evaluation Paper with the original program attached must be turned
in within ten days of the concert date. Each concert evaluation is worth a
total of or up to 50 points and should discuss thoroughly each item on the
CONCERT EVALUATION PAPER GUIDELINES. Students are expected to
draw from classroom experience in analyzing the content and quality of the
pieces.
All evaluations must be turned in within ten days of the concert date. No
evaluations will be accepted during finals week.
NOTE:
Students are not to take notes or write during the
performances! This is distracting to the performers and listeners
alike.
Extra Credit
Extra credit points may be earned by attending additional concerts or recitals. The
same format, restrictions and deadlines apply to extra credit evaluations. Each
extra credit evaluation is worth a total of or up to 15 points. Mo more than two
extra credit concert evaluations may be submitted. No more than 30 extra credit
points may be earned.
“BLACKBOARD”
Each student receives an IVCC email address and a “Blackboard” log-in.
All quizzes and multiple choice portions of Unit Tests will be done on line through your Blackboard account.
You may log onto “Blackboard” by going to my web page (www.ivcc.edu/montgomery)
and clicking on the
“Blackboard” button, or by going to http://blackboard.ivcc.edu.
Once you’ve arrived at the Blackboard welcome page, follow the instructions to access your account.
ONLINE TESTING FOR MUS 1000
1. The dates for online quizzes and tests will be published in the “Announcement” folder for your class well in advance of the test day.
2. The quizz/test will be accessible from any internet connection (school/home) but the most reliable (and fastest) connection will be at IVCC.
3. The quiz/test will be available during the time specified in the “Announcement”
4. Each quiz/test must be completed once it has begun.
All will be “timed” and a deduction of one percentage point
per minute over the time
allotted will be subtracted from your final reported
score.
STUDY RESOURCES ONLINE
1. Additional self-study resources may be found in the “Course
Documents” folder on Blackboard. These resources
include “Flashcards”,
practice quizzes, and website links for more detailed or additional information.
2. The above resources are organized as to text sections. Simply click on the current unit of study.
ATTENDANCE/TARDINESS/DROP/WITHDRAWAL - MUS 1000
You are asked to sign the class attendance form each class session . The form will be on a clipboard at the room entrance.
You will be credited with one point for each class attended.
Your attendance grade will equal the percentage of days
in attendance to the number of class periods possible.
It should be remembered that there is a
direct correlation between class attendance and quiz/exam scores.
If a student’s absence from class becomes excessive to the point
that I determine it would be impossible for he/she to complete the course
with a
passing grade, I may initiate withdrawal procedures for that
student.
DROP/WITHDRAWAL
In order for a withdrawal from the class to be considered a “Drop”, it must take place within the first 10 days of the semester.
Withdrawal from a course can affect financial aid. Students who
receive financial aid should see an advisor in the Financial Aid Office
before
withdrawing from a course.
Should it become necessary, please check your Handbook for the withdrawal procedure and deadline dates.
Use the Drop or Withdrawal procedure only after careful and
thoughtful consideration. I will try to help you with any difficulty you may
have with the course.
Please contact me if you begin to be uncomfortable with,
or become anxious about, your success in this class.
