Cincinnati Christian University, MUSIC HISTORY I, Fall 2012
MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I
Syllabus
Professor: Dr. Hickman
Office #269, Phone # 244-8188 (T, Th)
Home phone #661-6278 (M,W,F)
Email: melinda.hickman@CCUniversity.edu
PMW 371
Classroom #279
Class meets T, Th 1:30-2:45
Three semester credit hours
MATERIALS
Required:
A History of Western Music, eighth edition, by Burkholder, Grout, and Palisca.*
Norton Anthology of Western Music, volume 1, sixth edition.
Norton Anthology of Western Music, volume 2, sixth edition.*
Norton Recorded Anthology of Western Music, concise version. Six CDs.*
*These materials will also be used in the sequel to this course, Music History and
Literature II, offered in the spring semester.
Bring to each class session:
Norton Anthology of Western Music (NAWM), whichever of the two volumes we
are working out of at the time.
Pen and paper, or laptop for taking notes.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A survey of the music of Western culture from ancient times through the Classical
period, exploring the development of Western music in depth through biography, history,
and analysis with an emphasis on selective listening. Prerequisites: PMW 170, 210.
COURSE RATIONALE
A basic knowledge of music history is essential for all educated musicians. Studying
music history provides a foundation for understanding the music of today, including
church music. This course teaches the history of music as it coordinates with world and
church history. We will study important composers, as well as listen to, analyze, and
read scores of major works that shaped the course of Western music.
OBJECTIVES
The student who satisfactorily completes this course will be able to:
1. Discuss in detail the development of Western music from ancient times through the
Classical period.
2. Recognize and differentiate stylistic and technical traits, including genres,
terminology, and forms from these periods of music.
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3. Discuss the lives and music of composers from these periods of music history,
including representative works.
4. Identify stylistic differences and major works both aurally and by score.
5. Describe the cultural context of the music of each period in terms of its relation to
world history, church history, philosophy, and the arts.
6. Be able to research and write clearly about music.
GRADING
20% homework assignments and quizzes
20% class presentation (includes the use of technology)
30% mid-term exam
30% final exam
ATTENDANCE
1. Absences. Since this class meets twice a week, only four absences will be allowed per
semester. On the fourth absence an "F" will be averaged into your homework grades. On
the fifth absence (for any reason) you will be required to drop the course. If you have a
valid, documented reason for missing more than this allotment, you may apply for
readmission to this class through the Registrar's Office. Save your three "free" absences
for serious illness or school trips, as these will come up. You are responsible to get notes
and assignments from classmates if you must be absent.
2. Make-ups. If you are absent on the day of a quiz or exam you will receive a "0". If
you have extenuating circumstances, the only way to make it up is to talk with me and I
may allow you to make it up the following class period. Do not be absent on the day of
your scheduled class presentation--this class depends on you.
3. Tardiness. If you are late by five minutes or more, you will be marked tardy. Four
tardies equal one absence.
ASSIGNMENTS
All assignments must be typed. Hand in a paper copy by 1:30 on the due date. Late
assignments will only be accepted between 1:35 on the due date and 1:30 the following
class period. Late work will be marked down 20%. Any assignment not turned in by one
class period after it is due will receive a “0” grade. Emailed assignments are
unacceptable.
PLEASE NOTE
Students who require academic accommodations should request assistance from the
Academic Support Director, Marie Reeves (WM 153, 244-8420), within the first two
weeks of class. The Academic Support Office also offers tutoring and study help to all
students.
The professor reserves the right to change any part of this syllabus or course plan as she
deems necessary.
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COURSE PLAN
To facilitate class discussion, reading assignments should be done by the time of
the class session listed below. Chapter numbers refer to Grout: A History of Western
Music, eighth edition.
Listening assignments should also be done by the time of the class session listed
below. The numbers come from the Norton Anthology of Western Music, sixth edition,
volumes one or two (NAWM I or II). For complete titles, see your Listening List
handout or NAWM. Remember to continuously review the listening assignments while
looking at their scores, as the exams will center around them.
8/21
Session 1: Introduction to the class and textbooks.
Choose composers for class presentations.
8/23
Session 2: Overview of Music History
Homework: Skim chapters 1-2
MEDIEVAL PERIOD
8/28
Session 3: Roman Liturgy and Chant
Homework: Read chapter 3 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I # 3 and 7
8/30
Session 4: Song and Dance Music in the Middle Ages
Homework: Read chapter 4 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I #8 and 12
9/4
Session 5: Polyphony through the Thirteenth Century
Homework: Read chapter 5 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I #15, 19, and 21
In Class:
Student Presentation on Hildegard of Bingen
9/6
Session 6: French and Italian Music in the Fourteenth Century
Homework: Read chapter 6 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I #25, and 31
In Class:
Optional Student Presentation on Guillaume de Machaut
RENAISSANCE PERIOD
9/11
Session 7: Music and the Renaissance
Homework: Read chapter 7 and take Moodle quiz
In Class:
Listening quiz on all Medieval period pieces on the listening list.
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9/13
Session 8: England and Burgundy in the Fifteenth Century
Homework: Read chapter 8 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I #33 and 37
Assignment #1 due. (See “Five Assignments” handout for details.)
9/18
Session 9: Franco-Flemish Composers, 1450-1520
Homework: Read chapter 9 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I # 40 and 42
In Class:
Student Presentation on Josquin des Prez
9/20
Session 10: Sacred Music in the Era of the Reformation
Homework: Read chapter 10 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I # 46, 47 and 49
In Class:
Student Presentation on Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
9/25
Session 11: Madrigal and Secular Song in the Sixteenth Century
Homework: Read chapter 11 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I # 55, 56 and 61
9/27
Session 12: The Rise of Instrumental Music
Homework: Read chapter 12 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I #62
Assignment #2 due.
10/2
Session 13: Review
In class:
Listening quiz on all Renaissance period pieces on the listening
list.
Fall break, no class 10/4
10/9
Session 14: Mid-Term Exam over Medieval and Renaissance Periods
BAROQUE PERIOD
10/11 Session 15: New Styles in the Seventeenth Century
Homework: Read chapter 13 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I #66
10/16 Session 16: The Invention of Opera
Homework: Read chapter 14 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I #69
10/18 Session 17: Music for Chamber and Church in the Early Seventeenth Century
Homework: Read chapter 15 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I #76 and 78
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10/23 Session 18: France, England, Spain, and the New World in the Seventeenth
Century
Homework: Read chapter 16 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I #82 and 85
Assignment #3 due.
10/25 Session 19: Italy and Germany in the late Seventeenth Century
Homework: Read chapter 17 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I #91
10/30 Session 20: The Early Eighteenth Century in Italy and France
Homework: Read chapter 18 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I #93
In Class:
Student Presentation on George Frideric Handel
11/1
Session 21: German Composers of the Late Baroque
Homework: Read chapter 19 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM I #96, 98, and 100
In Class:
Student Presentation on Johann Sebastian Bach
CLASSICAL PERIOD
11/6
Session 22: Musical Taste and Style in the Enlightenment
Homework: Read chapter 20 and take Moodle quiz
In Class:
Listening quiz on all Baroque period pieces on the listening list.
11/8
Session 23: Opera and Vocal Music in the Early Classic Period
Homework: Read chapter 21 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM II #101
Assignment #4 due.
11/13 Session 24: Instrumental Music: Sonata, Symphony, and Concerto at Midcentury
Homework: Read chapter 22 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM II #106 and 107
11/15 Session 25: Classical Music in the Late Eighteenth Century
Homework: Read chapter 23, pp 526-535
Listen to NAWM II #111
In Class:
Student Presentation on Joseph Haydn
Thanksgiving Break, no class 11/20 or 11/22
11/27 Session 26: Haydn
Homework: Read chapter 23, pp. 536-546
Listen to NAWM II #112
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11/29 Session 27: Classical Music in the Late Eighteenth Century (cont.)
Homework: Read chapter 23, pp. 546-556
Listen to NAWM II #115, and 116
In Class:
Student Presentation on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
12/4
Session 28: Mozart
Homework: Read chapter 23, pp. 557-565 and take Moodle quiz
Listen to NAWM II #117
Assignment #5 due.
12/6
Session 29: Review
In class:
Listening quiz on all Classical period pieces on the listening list.
Optional extra credit projects due.
Final Exam over Baroque and Classical Periods--during finals week.