Introduction to Music Course Calendar
Spring 2004
| DATES | Topics | Assignments |
| Part I Unit 1 Elements and Ensembles | Reading: | |
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Jan 12 M
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Introduction to the Class Syllabus The Elements of Music
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Reading: Machlis 1-26 Have a working knowledge of these sites for your first quiz along with all reading assignments. The Staff, Clefs, and Ledger Lines
Note Duration Start researching your paper topics. Paper topics are due on February 13 e-mailed to Prof. Craig |
| Jan 14 W | 2. Texture, form, Tempo Dynamics |
Steps and Accidentals Machlis:26-40 |
| Jan 16 F |
Texture, Form, Tempo, Dynamics The Role of the Conductor The Musical Instruments and Ensembles Levels of Active Listening Differences in Style |
Quiz pp 1-40 over the reading and web assignments. Machlis: 41-71 Listen to: Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra and know the listening guide on page 62-63.
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| Part 2: Medieval and Renaissance Music | Pages 72-137 | |
| Jan 19 M |
Culture of the Middle Ages - Gregorian Chant
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Medieval
and Renaissance Instruments Machlis: 72-89- |
| Jan 21 W |
Polyphonic Music of the Middle Ages Medieval Secular Music |
Machlis 89-106 |
| Jan 23 F | Renaissance Sacred Music | Machlis 107-122 |
| Jan 26 M |
Medieval Music Sacred and
Secular Continued Extra Credit 1 Due (Worth 20 points) |
Machlis 123-133 |
| Jan 28 W |
Medieval Secular Music continued Renaissance Sacred and Secular |
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| Jan 30 F | Finish up and Study Guide | |
| Feb. 2 M | Finish up | |
| Feb. 4 W |
Exam 1:
Elements of Music Instruments and Ensembles Medieval and Renaissance Music pp 1-133 All listening examples from the cds and media resources available. All Web examples on music theory displayed in this calendar as well as the web study pages.
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| Feb 6 F |
Transition to the Baroque Era Baroque Vocal Music Baroque Opera and Secular Cantata |
Machlis 134 - 179 |
| Feb 9 M | Materials in Music of the Baroque | Machlis 134-179 |
| Feb 11 W | Introduction to Baroque Style | Machlis 180-196 |
| Feb 13 F | Opera I | 197-215 Machlis |
| Feb 16 M |
Opera II Cantata
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Machlis 215-222
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| Feb 18 W | Handel and Oratorio | |
| Feb 20 F | PROFESSOR WAS ILL | |
| Feb 23 M | Instrumental music | |
| Feb 25 W | Keyboard Music/Study Guide | |
| Feb 27 F | Class Cancelled Due to Professor at Conference | Extra Credit 2 Due today |
| March 1 M | Exam 2: Baroque Period | |
| March 3 W |
Transition to the Classical Period Forms and Styles
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| March 5 F | Mozart: 18th C. Classicism and Chamber Music | |
| March 8 M | Spring Break | |
| March 10 W | Spring Break | |
| March 12 F | Spring Break | |
| March 15 M |
Extra Credit 3 Due today Research Papers are Due Today. |
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| March 17 W | ||
| March 19 F | ||
| March 22 M | ||
| March 24 W | ||
| March 26 F | ||
| March 29 M | ||
| March 31 W | ||
| April 2 F | ||
| April 5 M | ||
| April 7 W | ||
| April 9 F | ||
| April 12 M | ||
| April 14 W | ||
| April 16 F | Test over Classical Period | |
| April 19 M | ||
| April 21 W | ||
| April 23 F | ||
| April 26 M |
Extra Credit: Immortal
Beloved Extra Credit due today 30 points |
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| April 28 W | ||
| April 30 F | ||
| May 3 M |
Romantic Review Sheet
Note: The best way to study for the comprehensive portion of the final is to go over the previous study sheets, lectures and listening.
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| May 5 W | ||
| May 7 F | ||