MUL 101-106 - Introduction to Music - Spring Semester 2016
11:00-12:15 Tuesdays/Thursdays in LPAC 1127
Office: LPAC 1072 (main Music Dept. Office Suite)
Office Hours: By appointment only (email contact)
Keith Bohnet
Events Coordinator/Trombonist
251-460-7116 (Music Dept. Office)
kbohnet@southalabama.edu
Textbook and Course Format
Text: Forney/Machlis: The Enjoyment of Music, 12th edition shorter, published W.W. Norton
(RECORDINGS also required -- MUST have recordings format that matches up with the listening
guide on inside cover of the text -- CD recordings OR recordings DVD OR ebook OR streaming). This
is a web-enhanced course.
Course Description, Objective, and Prerequisites
Description -- This course presents to the student the basic language, cultural heritage, and a summary
history of Western art music through guided listening, reading, discussion and concert attendance.
Objective -- The student will demonstrate a foundational knowledge of artistic and literary interpretations,
and the student will demonstrate proficiency in basic interpretive skills.
No prerequisite courses are required, nor is any prerequisite experience in music required.
Attendance at classes and exams
First of all remember that class attendance and participation is vital to the educational process!! Class
attendance will be graded only to the extent that roll will be taken, a record of attendance will be kept, AND
1 point will be given to each student for each lecture class fully attended (25 points total). Late arrivals and
early departures may be subject to being recorded as absent. Attendance on exam days is required with
no more than exam points earned on those days. Regular lecture class attendance will be considered as a
grading factor in borderline situations for a higher grade (definition of “regular lecture class attendance” is
no more than 2 absences – excused or unexcused – and class attendance is for the entire lecture class).
Students that “regularly attend” class finding themselves within 10 points of a higher final letter grade will
be moved up to the higher final letter grade unless any required reports were submitted after their due dates
or not submitted at all.
Excused absence from an exam will require written documentation for the student to take a full-credit
makeup exam. Whether an absence from a test is excused or unexcused, any student will be allowed to take
a makeup exam if a date for such makeups is still available on the syllabus calendar (see “Makeup Exams”
later in the syllabus). Makeup exams taken due to unexcused absence will only count for 80% of the points
earned on that makeup exam. Excused absence from an exam will entitle a student to 100% of the points
earned on a makeup exam. Final Exams missed due to unexcused absence are not eliglible for a makeup
exam and will receive a “zero” grade.
Written documentation is required to determine an excused absence -- If you miss an exam due to
illness or other emergency, an official medical doctor’s note or other acceptable written documentation must
be presented for the makeup to receive full credit. The determination of whether a non-medical absence is
excused or unexcused will be solely the decision of the instructor. Written documentation may also be used
to determine if a student is entitled to a full-credit makeup exam due to excused absences from lecture class
sessions. All makeup exams will be given on published makeup exam dates. An agreed-upon, prearranged
exam absence will entitle a student to a full-credit makeup exam. Prearranged exam absences must be
discussed with the instructor well in advance of the exam date.
Students whose attendance and academic progress is being monitored by another campus entity (e.g.
athletics, social organizations, professional organizations and academic organizations) should note that I only
provide the monitoring entity with attendance records and overall grade-to-date, and do not differentiate
between excused and unexcused absences. (Such disclosure is only with permission of the student!!)
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Exams
Five class sessions (all in our classroom) will be used to administer five exams during the semester based
upon written, listening and lecture materials. All but the first exam will include a listening test.
Additionally, a final exam will be given during the published final exam period (also in our classroom).
Format information for all the exams is given below. Exam dates are in the attached class schedule but may
be changed as the course progresses with appropriate notice.
MAKEUP EXAMS – Makeup exams will occur on the dates and times published below if needed. Any
ONE makeup exam may be taken on any of the makeup dates below. Makeup exams not completed by the
end of class time on April 28, 2016 will be given zero points. Final exams missed due to unexcused
absence will not be eliglible for a makeup exam.
NOTE: Once a student has begun an exam, the student gives up the right to claim a makeup exam.
All makeup exam opportunities begin at 6:50 a.m. and end at 7:50 a.m. on the following dates – Feb. 16,
Mar. 1, Mar. 10 and Apr. 5, 2016. The last official makeup date will be April 28, 2016 and makeups
that day will occur during regular class time only. Any changes of time or date for makeup exams will be
announced during regular class sessions in advance.
Exam Explanations and Policies
Listening tests on exams = When presented on any exam (except the first exam), listening tests involve
aural identification of music works. Identification includes being able to name the composer, title and type
of piece (genre) as it is played during the test. All exams containing a listening test will be presented in a
matching format and account for approximately 25-50% of the points on any specific exam. Listening
assignments will be given well in advance of every exam to ensure successful identification outcomes.
Matching = Anytime it says that matching will be a part of an exam, that exam section or sections require
the “matching” of the music term to the best definition of the term. In listening tests, the student is required
to match the correct composer/title/genre to the correct answer blank on the page.
Short answer = “Short answer” can mean anything from a couple of words to a sentence or two to
adequately answer the question or define the term.
Short essays, charts and lists = Quite often, a question answer or description can be written out as an essay,
a chart or outlined (such as a list). On exams, correctly answering this type of test object must completely
convey the information required, no matter whether it is an essay, chart or list. On most exams, if one mode
of answer is required, that mode is expected to be used. Otherwise, the student is allowed to vary the way
information can be conveyed. Again, answers must completely convey the information required, no matter
what the mode.
Exam Presentation by the Student and Restrictions = Students must present themselves on paper in an
unambiguous and precise manner – penmanship must be clear and large enough to be read by the grader!
Rule of thumb – If the person grading the exam cannot determine the answer intended by the student, no
points will be credited for the answer! Also remember – only your black/blue ink pen and a timepiece may
be used by you during an exam! No use of any other device for aid in taking an exam will be allowed, nor is
any other item allowed on your desk or on your person during the exam. (Please refer to exceptions based
upon parameters established by Special Student Services where applicable.) Students should be prepared, if
requested, to present proper photo identification when taking an exam.
Exam reproduction and/or the keeping of exams is prohibited! Without exception, students may not
keep their own tests, nor are students allowed to record an image of the exam in any manner. Students not
complying with this policy will have their exam grade changed to “zero” and may face further actions based
upon the Student Academic Conduct Policies of the University of South Alabama.
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Exam Formats and Final Letter Grade Percentages (1000 point semester total)
Exam 1 – Music Vocabulary Definitions – 100 points (10% of final letter grade)
The purpose of this exam is to test music vocabulary competency. The exam consists of short written
definitions of the main elements of music and the rest of the exam consists of sections requiring matching
terms to definitions. No listening test will be presented on this exam.
Exam 2 – Music of the Medieval and Renaissance Periods – 75 points (7.5% of final letter grade)
The exam consists of a listening test, matching sections and short answers.
Exam 3 – Music of the Baroque Period – 100 points (10% of final letter grade)
The exam consists of a listening test, matching sections and some short answers.
Exam 4 – Music of the Classic Period – 150 points (15% of final letter grade)
The exam consists of a listening test, form charts, several short essay questions, the matching of
biographical terms to composers and matching terms to definitions. (Most difficult test of semester!)
Exam 5 – Music of the Romantic Period – 125 points (12.5% of final letter grade)
The exam consists of a listening test, listing terms of Romanticism which include explanations, short essay
questions, short answers and matching terms to definitions.
Final Exam – 250 points total for Part 1 and Part 2 (25% of final letter grade)
The final exam consists of two parts. Part 1 must be completed and turned in before beginning Part 2.
Students are allowed any length of time for a break between Part 1 and Part 2 so long as the entire two-part
final is completed within the two-hour time frame provided for the exam.
Final Exam Part 1 – Music of the Modern Era – 100 points
Part 1 of the final tests information on “The Modern Era” and is similar to exams 2–5 with the exception of
having to add specific composer information. Hence, Part 1 of the exam consists of a listening test, short
answers, listing or short essay questions and matching terms to definitions. Part 1 of the exam must be
turned in before a student may continue with the final by taking Part 2.
Final Exam Part 2 – Cumulative Information on Dates, Composers and Types of Pieces – 150 points
Part 2 of the final is considered to be the cumulative portion of the final, reflecting basic knowledge of style
periods and composers. The student will be expected to list the dates for each style period, match names
of composers to their specific style periods, and match genres (types of music pieces) to their specific
style periods. Parameters for these matching sections will be explained sufficiently for student success.
Names of composers and genres will be mostly reflective of listening lists used during the semester.
Written exams for this course count for 80% of the final letter grade.
Extra credit points may be offered on certain exams if it is determined that there is more information
required for study than the point totals offered. (For example, an exam could be worth 100 points, but
in actuality perhaps 110 points of credit may be offered on that exam.)
Exam grade notification, concert report grade notification and required return of exam materials
All exam grade notification and concert report grade notification will be made directly to each student in
class or by appointment only. Final grades will only be available to each student via USA’s systems when
posted. Students MAY NOT keep their graded exams and must turn them in immediately after inspection
inside the classroom. Failure to immediately return graded exams after inspection will result in an exam
grade change to ZERO. Students are encouraged to keep a separate record of exam scores and concert report
scores. Students are required to keep their graded concert reports as proof of scores, if needed.
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Live Concert Performance Attendance and Concert Reports Requirements
Attendance at three live concert performances is required during the semester. Complete attendance at these
concerts and the written report will constitute 18% of the total course grade. Attendance at the concert may
only be ascertained and credited by turning in a complete concert report (per requirements below) and each
report will be worth a maximum of 60 points. (Incomplete concert reports are those not meeting format
requirements, OR a report which obviously indicates the student was not in attendance, OR a report that does
not describe the concert event.)
Requirements to gain any credit for concert performance attendance is as follows: 1) attend the entire
concert, 2) provide a cogent written report of the concert as if you were describing it to another musician or
informed listener, 3) comment about the music almost exclusively, and 4) staple a printed program (and
ticket if available) from the event to the back of your report. Please do not provide an additional cover folder
for your report. (Use the Concert Report Tips, the Rubric for MUL 101 Concert Reports and also
information below for guidelines on writing a report.)
REPORT FORMAT REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION… Concert reports also require these
important details – 1) use of correct spelling and grammar in a word processed or typed format (using
“normal Times or Helvitica 12” font size, double spaced); 2) report is to be presented in-person to the
instructor in hard-copy only (no electronic reports will be accepted); 3) no handwritten reports will be
accepted; 4) the report package must be stapled together with the actual report presented first, followed by
the program and other materials such as program notes and/or tickets; and 5) the front page of the report
must clearly show your name, date, class section and the number of the report for which you wish to be
credited (first report, second report, and third report).
Report format requirements – A standard concert report is usually 2-4 pages and MUST include separate
paragraphs for the following: a cogent introduction, a separate paragraph to describe each piece of music
performed (possibly groups of pieces in some cases), and a cogent conclusion. Reports will be graded based
as closely as possible on the Rubric for MUL 101 Concert Reports (Syllabus Insert A). Other guidelines for
writing concert reports include the following examples:
1) at a concert you attend, an orchestra performs 3 separate pieces of music… the concert report
will contain at least 5 total paragraphs (introduction, piece #1, piece #2, piece #3 and conclusion)
2) at a concert you attend, a choir or perhaps a solo vocalist performs 6 “sets” of pieces (several
shorter pieces in larger sets of a concert or recital)… the concert report will contain at least 8 total
paragraphs (introduction, set #1, set #2, set #3, set #4, set #5, set #6 and conclusion)
3) operas and musicals are special cases and require about 10 short paragraphs (you will receive
explanation from me later in the class regarding the Components of Opera)… paragraphs should
reflect an introduction, a paragraph for each component of opera, and a conclusion.
Concert Reports Note – Reports do not need to be long to be informative and reflect your understanding of
the concert. In fact a concise approach is preferred as long as all important points are covered, the report
format requirements are followed, and the guidelines within the Rubric for MUL 101 Concert Reports are
followed. It is expected that concert reports will improve in quality as the semester progresses. Also of note
– students are encouraged to take pride in their work!! Get assistance on reports where appropriate (writing
labs and proofreaders are tremedously helpful!). Cheating and/or plagarism on reports however will not be
tolerated (see below for penalties within Student Academic Conduct Policy).
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Types of concerts accepted for concert report credit – Concerts used for report credit must be considered
“classical” in nature and may include concerts by orchestras, opera, concert bands, choirs, chamber music
ensembles, musical troupes, classical church concerts (not church services), classic jazz programs and USA
Music Department recitals. It must be a live performance (no recorded backup or accompaniment) and must
be considered a “concert” as opposed to entertainment at a social function or a regular church service. Lists
of appropriate performances for concert credit will be posted and updated regularly online at
www.southalabama.edu/colleges/music/recitallist and www.southalabama.edu/music (click on “Events
and Programs”). Possible concert opportunities are not limited to those lists. If you have
questions about possible appropriate concerts not appearing on the list, check with the instructor.
Concert Report Rewrites -- All reports turned in at class time on the date required or earlier will be graded
and returned with a chance to rewrite for full credit. The instructor will strive to impart to the writer items in
need of improvement on each concert report. By taking advantage of the opportunity to rewrite a report,
students are not only given the chance to improve their finished assignments, but are also afforded the extra
opportunity to receive a full 60 points for each report required in the course. Rewrites should be completed
and returned as soon as possible.
Concert report due dates:
Concert Report #1 -- due no later than class time on February 11, 2016.
Concert Report #2 -- due no later than class time on March 24, 2016.
Concert Report #3 -- due no later than class time on April 21, 2016.
Concert report rewrites will not be accepted after 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2016.
-- All reports MUST be turned in during class personally to the instructor (no exceptions).
Reports submitted in any other manner WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED (unless prearranged).
-- Rewrites SHOULD be turned in as soon as possible. Note that any eligible rewrites will be accepted
until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2016.
Late reports (those turned in after the due date) may be turned in at any class time during the semester,
but each late report will be subject to the following point total penalties:
-- up to one week late = 50 maximum points possible (10 points subtracted from total report grade)
-- up to two weeks late = 45 maximum points possible (15 points subtracted from total report grade)
-- more than two weeks late = 40 maximum points possible (20 points subtracted from total report grade)
Reports turned in after their respective due dates WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO BE REWRITTEN
FOR IMPROVED CREDIT. Again, all late reports and eligible rewrites will be accepted only until
12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2016.
Extra Credit Points – Some extra points on exams and five additional attendance points are the
only additional points available for this class. No other extra credit points will be offered.
Semester Final Letter Grade Calculation
This course is graded on a total points scale of 1000, regardless of the amount of extra-credit
points offered on tests and regardless of attendance considerations:
900+ points = A; 800+ points = B; 700+ points = C; 600+ points = D; under 600 points = F
Student Course Evaluation and Input
Student input regarding course and instructors is important in the process of overall institutional
improvement. Such input is taken seriously by the University and your evaluations do effect change.
Rubric for MUL 101 Concert Reports
Date___________
Syllabus Insert A
A
B
C
D
Well-developed
introduction engages the
reader and creates
interest. Thesis clearly
states a significant and
compelling position.
Conclusion effectively
wraps up and goes
beyond restating the
thesis. (4)
Introduction creates
interest. Thesis clearly
states the position.
Conclusion effectively
summarizes topics. (3)
Introduction adequately
explains the setting, but
may lack detail. Thesis
states the position.
Conclusion is
recognizable and ties
up almost all loose
ends. (2)
Setting details are a
random collection of
information. Thesis is
vague or unclear.
Conclusion does not
summarize main points.
(1)
MUSICAL
AWARENESS
Awareness of core
concepts and structural
characteristics of music.
Well-developed main
points directly related to
the thesis. Musical
descriptions are concrete
and detailed. (12)
Main points are
related to the thesis,
but one may lack
detail. (9)
The narrative describes
the event, but is lacking
in detail about the
music itself. (6)
The narrative contains
very little accurate
description of the event
or the music. (3)
CRITICAL
ANALYSIS
The narrative provides
significant critical
analysis of the event
well supported by
musical examples. (8)
The narrative includes
critical analysis with
some supporting
detail. (6)
The narrative includes
some critical analysis
with no supporting
detail. (4)
There is little critical
analysis in the
narrative. (2)
STYLE
Sentence flow, variety,
vocabulary, diction &
tense
Logical progression of
ideas with a clear
structure that enhances
the thesis. Transitions
are mature and graceful.
(8)
Writing is
grammatically correct
but sentences may
lack variety. Diction
and tense usage is
consistent, with few
errors. (6)
Diction, tense usage,
and vocabulary is
mostly appropriate, but
idea progression is
awkward. (4)
Writing is confusing,
hard to follow.
Contains fragments
and/or run-on
sentences.
Inappropriate diction
and tense usage. (2)
MECHANICS
Punctuation, spelling,
capitalization are
correct. No errors. (4)
Punctuation, spelling,
capitalization are
generally correct, with
few errors. (3)
Several errors in
punctuation, spelling,
capitalization. (2)
Distracting errors in
punctuation, spelling,
capitalization. (1)
INTRODUCTION
Setting
Thesis Statement
CONCLUSION
Successful Attendance/Behavior at Entire Concert
_______
(24 points possible)
Introduction/Conclusion
_______
(4 points possible)
Musical Awareness
_______
(12 points possible, score x 3)
Critical Analysis
_______
(8 points possible, score x 2)
Style
_______
(8 points possible, score x 2)
Mechanics
_______
(4 points possible)
Total Points
_______
(60 points possible)
Grade________
A = 60 - 54 points
B = 53 - 48 points
C = 47 - 42 points
D = 41 - 36 points
Objective Score (Musical Awareness + Critical Analysis) = _______
Concert Reports for MUL 101 - K. Bohnet
“Standard Remarks” sheet
(syllabus insert B)
(These are numbered and symbol remarks that you might find on your concert reports)
= this “star” represents a good observation or comment
= question mark and basically asks, “Why did you make that comment?” or “What??”
Writing basics
1) spelling problem
2) sentence structure problems AND/OR grammar problems
3) PROOFREAD YOUR WORK!! Get help from someone if necessary for translation. You may
need to read this aloud to yourself so that you are sure it makes sense to the reader!
Report Format
= this sign means to “start a new paragraph here”
4) please include a cogent introduction or conclusion here OR the intro-conclusion needs work
5) please separate your comments about each piece into individual paragraphs
6) each piece must be described; don’t omit pieces!
Music Terms and Descriptions of the Concert
7) Please explain your comment using music terms
8) Describe the music using VALID music terms.
9) What happened in the music to cause you to make that comment?
10) Did you describe anything about the MUSIC in this sentence or paragraph?
11) Please EXPAND your MUSIC description here / not enough MUSIC description (also #10?)
12) See definitions! Use of music term(s) is incorrect or incorrectly applied.
13) A “song” is one of MANY types of pieces... But, not all pieces of music are “songs!”
14) Identify the composer or name of the piece you are describing... I can’t read your mind!
15) Often, major independent portions of a piece are called “movements;” likely the case here.
16) Beware! Not all music is supposed to tell a story or create imagery (sometimes it is).
Don’t make the mistake of applying emotions or ideas to music where it’s not appropriate to do so.
17) probably a reorganization of comments is necessary; too many random comments
18) Avoid doing a “freight car” description of the music as it occurs... summarize your comments instead.
19) “Listing” – Your report seems to read like a “laundry list” of music terms. Summarize your comments
or present them more imaginatively, being inclusive of other music components within your description.
MUL 101 Report Requirements
20) No credit without a program or playbill attached to the report... see me.
21) No credit. Font size problems / not typed or printed / basic format messy or otherwise unacceptable.
22) No credit. Report suggests student was not in attendance OR does not describe concert event.
23) OK report this time (full credit), BUT I’ll expect more on your next report (see comments).
MUL 101 - Introduction to Music
Concert Reports Tips and Information on Writing Help Available to Students
(Syllabus Insert C)
What do you write for a concert report? Much depends on what concert you attend and how you listen to
music. Also to be considered will be how much music experience you already have and at what point during
this course you attend the concert in question.... Already lost? Don’t worry. Below are a few suggestions
you might find useful. And don’t forget-- the earlier you hand in your report, the better the chance you’ll get
all 60 points for each effort.
1) Don’t forget to state the obvious -- Set up your report by telling where the concert was, when it was,
who was performing, important individuals involved and any other pertinent introduction information.
2) Read the program and use it as a starting point -- Many classical concerts provide a program and
possibly a description of each piece. Use program notes to help you, but don’t copy the program notes.
3) Only take notes during the concert if you must -- Some people do better with reports by taking notes
while others succeed by just listening to the program. I suggest the latter, since taking notes is cumbersome
and can turn a terrific night out into a disappointment (if in doubt, check with your date for the evening).
Above all, write the report soon so you won’t forget details!
4) Identify the style and composer of each piece performed -- This will be difficult if you know
absolutely nothing at first about music, but try anyway. You’ll be surprised at how close you’ll come to
really getting it. If the concert has a lot of pieces performed, like 12-20, you might want to generalize about
groups of pieces, but don’t rely on this for your entire report.
5) State the type of ensemble or ensembles performing -- Don’t forget to identify the type of ensemble(s)
performing in the concert. You may even list individual instruments of SMALL ensembles. This will not
only help the reader understand the concert, but may help you to remember a lot of things about the concert
you might otherwise tend to forget.
6) Write the report for the benefit of a real musician or informed listener -- Using subjective terms like
“really great”, “awesome”, “energetic”, “amazing”, “delightful”, “distasteful” and any other adjective is just
fine, BUT TELL ME WHY!! When in doubt, if your description is lacking in content, you can almost
always go back and find items about which you reached critical judgments, but did not include your musical
explanation of such. Again, don’t hide here behind a supposed lack of knowledge on your own part; try your
best and it can be corrected later, if necessary.
7) Stay for the whole program -- Trying to sneak out after only half the concert will actually make writing
the report more difficult, since getting overall observations will be nearly impossible and unfortunately will
be entirely obvious to the reader. Besides, incomplete reports will not be accepted. (Don’t forget to sum up
your report with some sort of a cogent conclusion. This will help you understand the concert as a whole.)
8) Feel free to use your own style of writing -- A report written by you, expressing your thoughts, is better
to read than one written by Shakespeare himself. Yes, the report must use correct spelling and grammar, and
must be neat, but let your thoughts come through in the report.
9) When in doubt, rely on the description of the Elements of Music for each piece you hear!!!!!!
Finally -- be sure to use a separate paragraph for each of the following: an introduction, a description
of each piece of music (each piece gets its own paragraph), and a conclusion.
Writing Tutorial Services Available to Students!!!
The University of South Alabama provides online writing tutoring services through SMARTHINKING, an
online tutoring service. SMARTHINKING is available at http://services.smarthinking.com (you may enter
the site by logging on with your Jag# and using the last four digits of your social security number as the
password). For log-on problems, technical problems and/or on-campus writing assistance, contact the USA
Writing Center (251.460.6480, or www.southalabama.edu/writing). The University Writing Center and
Online Writing Lab can be found at http://southalabama.edu/colleges/scesp/writing/smarthinking.html.
MUL 101 - Concert Etiquette FAQs
(syllabus insert D)
A live concert is a fabulous event — a “once in a lifetime” occasion for both performers and members of the
audience. The following information may assist you in getting maximum enjoyment from your experience.
1. What do I wear?
A wide range of attire is acceptable as long as it is not distracting to other members of the audience or
performers. Generally, people tend to wear business attire to indoor evening concerts; outdoor concerts are
more casual. Hats are inappropriate, as is clothing or jewely that makes any noise. TURN OFF WATCHES.
2. What do I bring?
Be prepared with money for a ticket if admission will be charged at the event. If you need to jot down a few
notes during the event in order to assist in writing your concert report, be discreet! Use paper or index cards
quietly. Remember that concerts are not classes -- they are events. Please avoid bringing book bags or
briefcases, as there will not be enough room for them around your seat.
Remember to turn OFF any cell phones or beeping watches!
3. May I bring children?
It is certainly desirable to expose children to good music, but the subject of bringing children to concerts is
somewhat sensitive. Children of all ages differ in their abilities to sit quietly during a concert. If you are not
sure of a child’s ability to sit COMPLETELY quietly for up to 2 hours, don't bring them. They will be
happier at home with a sitter, especially babies, toddlers and children up to AGE 10. Generally, it is
OK to bring children of all ages to outdoor concerts, or concerts specifically designated as “family” events.
4. When do I arrive?
Plan to arrive with time enough to park, walk into the venue, buy your ticket, and be seated 10-15 minutes
before the posted starting time. If you are late, you cannot be seated until the end of a selection or
appropriate break. Ushers at the event will let you know when it is OK to take a seat. Never take or leave
your seat during the music!!
5. How do I become a good audience member?
Good audience members are courteous and respectful of both the performers and the other members of the
audience. Since a concert is “all about sound,” avoid making extraneous noises which will detract from the
musical experience. Please avoid talking, whispering, rattling candy wrappers, loose change or keys,
and turn off any electronic devices. Remember, hearing a live classical concert is different than going to a
popular music concert or watching a video in your living room. Also, bringing food and drink is
inappropriate, and seating is designed not to put your feet up, but to enable you to enjoy the performance.
6. When is applause appropriate ?
It is appropriate to applaud when the performers (or conductor) enter the stage and at the end of each
selection. In a multi-movement work, it is customary to wait until the end of the complete piece. When in
doubt, wait until others begin to clap. This topic will be discussed more in class.
7. What if I have to leave during the concert? When do I return?
We hope you will not have to leave! However, if an emergency arises, try to wait for breaks between pieces
of music or in-between movements (or during applause). Most concerts longer than one hour have an
intermission. In returning, again, wait for applause or breaks so that you do not disturb patrons or performers
when you go back to your seat.
We look forward to having you, your friends and family attend our concerts, both this
semester and in the future. Please help us make this experience successful for everyone!
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Changes in Course Requirements or Schedule Changes
Not all classes progress at the same rate, thus course requirements might have to be modified as
circumstances dictate. Students will be given written notice if the course requirements need to be changed.
Any changes to this syllabus will also be verbally announced to students via methods that would constitute
adequate and advanced notification in class. STUDENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FOR REASONS
SUCH AS THESE, THEY ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR INFORMATION RELAYED IN CLASS
DURING ANY ABSENCE, BOTH EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED. (The instructor will attempt to relay
those changes via email as well.)
Students with Disabilities
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, students with bona fide disabilities will be afforded
reasonable accommodation. The Office of Special Student Services (OSSS) will certify a disability and
advise faculty members of reasonable accommodation. If you have a specific disability that qualifies you for
academic accommodation, please notify the instructor/professor and provide certification from the Office of
Special Student Services). OSSS is located at 320 Alumni Circle, Faculty Court West, Suite 19 (building
#40 on the campus map). OSSS phone number is 251-460-7212.
Extra Help is Available!!!
Counseling and Testing Services provides a variety of free and confidential services for students. For
further information, go to www.southalabama.edu/counseling or 251-460-7051.
Online Writing Support is provided at USA through SMARTHINKING, an online tutoring service. Go to
http://services.smarthinking.com (log in with Jag# or last four of your SSN). For log-on problems, technical
questions and/or on-campus writing assistance, contact USA Writing Center at 251.460.6480 or at
www.southalabama.edu/writing
Access to Student Records (FERPA regulations)
1 – No information from records, files or data directly related to a student other than that defined as
“directory information” (name, address, phone number, email address) shall be disclosed or released to any
individual or agency outside the University without prior written consent of the student, except under lawful
subpoena or court order.
2 – Academic records will be available to faculty and University personnel for legitimate educational
purposes ONLY (e.g. advising).
3 – The student will have the right of access and review of all such information.
4 – Parents may request access to student records by submitting a request form to the Registrar.
Instructor comment on FERPA regulations -- Please be assured that the instructor takes the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 quite seriously and will go a step further in that the instructor
does not provide “directory information” as allowed in #1 above without your prior consent. Also, YOU
may only request information about your grades and progress in person!! I will not transmit your grade
progress via any email account or by phone (no exeptions). Outside of relaying private information, your
USA email account will be our major source of conveying information to each other outside of class.
Exam grade notification, concert report grade notification and required return of exam materials -All exam grade notification and concert report grade notification will be made directly to each student in
class. Final grades will only be available to each student via USA’s systems when posted. Students MAY
NOT keep their graded exams and must turn them in immediately after inspection inside the classroom.
Students are required to keep their graded concert reports as proof of scores as needed.
MUL 101-106 - Introduction to Music, page 7
Keith Bohnet TR 11:00 Spring 2016
JagSuccess Grade Alert Program and Mid-term Grade Reports
JagSuccess is a program intended to help students be successful in 100 and 200 level courses. If you are not
doing well, you will receive an email instructing you to see your professor and academic advisor. You will
also receive a link to an online survey regarding class habits and study skills. Based on your survey score,
you will receive recommendations for improving your performance. Watch for the JagSuccess email around
Week 6 or Week 7 of this semester, as well as USA dictated Mid-term Grade Reports.
Academic Disruption Policy
The University of South Alabama respects the right of instructors to teach and students to learn.
Maintenance of these rights requires an academic environment that does not impede their exercise. The
University of South Alabama’s policy regarding Academic Disruption is found in The Lowdown, the student
handbook ( www.southalabama.edu/lowdown/academicdisruption.shtml )
Disruptive academic behavior is defined as individual or group conduct that interrupts or interferes with any
educational activity or environment, infringes upon the rights and privileges of others, results in or threatens
the destruction of property and/or is otherwise prejudicial to the maintenance of order in an academic
environment.
In addition, students are expected to be cordial, courteous and respectful of faculty members and students.
Likewise, faculty is expected to be cordial, courteous and respectful of students. Cordiality, courtesy and
respect includes treatment of the privacy and property of students, faculty and staff.
Disruption refers to behavior a reasonable person would view as substantially or repeatedly interfering with
the conduct of an activity. (Disruption includes use of electronic devices at concerts!!!) With the exception
of exam periods or by instructor request, students are allowed to use electronic devices in a subtle manner,
taking care not to distract anyone else in the classroom.
Student Academic Conduct Policy
The University of South Alabama’s policy regarding Student Academic Conduct is found in The Lowdown –
www.southalabama.edu/lowdown/academicconductpolicy.shtml
The University of South Alabama is a community of scholars in which the ideals of freedom of inquiry,
freedom of thought, freedom of expression and freedom of the individual are sustained. The University is
committed to supporting the exercise of any right guaranteed to individuals by the Constitution and the Code
of Alabama and to educating students relative to their responsibilities.
Any dishonesty related to academic work or records constitutes academic misconduct including, but not
limited to, activities such as giving or receiving unauthorized aid in tests and examinations, improperly
obtaining a copy of an examination, plagiarism, misrepresentation of information, altering transcripts or
university records. Academic misconduct is incompatible with the standards of the academic community.
Such acts are viewed as moral and intellectual offenses and are subject to investigation and disciplinary
action through appropriate University procedures. Penalties may range from the loss of credit for a
particular assignment to dismissal from the University.
Plagiarism software may be used in this course to detect academic honesty. Students may learn more about
the meaning of plagiarism and how to avoid it at the following website –
www.southalabama.edu/univlib/instruction/plagiarismforstudents.html
During exams in this course, NO electronic device is allowed to be used by any student. Exceptions to
this proscription MAY be made in regard to certifiable disabilities as documented by USA OSSS.
Students in this course will be assigned a “zero” score for each assignment where academic misconduct is
detected. Furthermore, the misconduct will be reported to the university, and further actions may be taken.
MUL 101-106 - Introduction to Music, page 8
Tentative Class and Topics Schedule
Keith Bohnet TR 11:00 Spring 2016
Class
Date
Topics Covered
Chapters
1
2
Jan 12
Jan 14
Intro to course / Syllabus / Materials / Concerts / Music Elements preview
Music Elements: Melody / Rhythm / Listening assignment for exam 2
1-2
3
4
Jan 19
Jan 21
Music Elements: Rhythm / Harmony / Org. of Sound / Tempo / Dynamics
Music Elements: Org. of Sound / Texture / Form / Music and Words
2-4, 7
4-6, 8
5
6
Jan 26
Jan 28
Making Music: Instruments, Families, Ensembles / Style / Listen assignment 8-12
Writing a Concert Report!! (instructions and thoughts)
Syllabus (P#1)
Finish up Elements/Instruments as needed and Review / Listening assignment 1-12
7
8
Feb 2
Feb 4
Exam 1 “Elements, Making Music and Style” (no listening on this test)
Listening Assignment / Styles / Medieval: Culture, monophony, polyphony
9
Feb 9
Feb 11
MARDI GRAS HOLIDAY
Medieval: secular song/Renaissance: Culture, sacred music (REPORT #1 due) 15, 17-18
10
Feb 16
17-18, 16, 19
11
Feb 18
Renaissance: finish sacred music, secular song, instrumental music / Review
(makeup exams offered at 6:50 a.m. on February 16 in room 1106)
Exam 2 “Medieval/Renaissance” (with listening)
12
Feb 23
13
Feb 25
Review / Listening Assign. / Organization of Sound (review again!)
Baroque: Culture and Style / Early Italian Sacred Music / Bach & Handel
Baroque Vocal Music: Opera / Cantata / Oratorio / Hymns / Bach & Handel
review 4
P#3, 20+
21-24
14
Mar 1
25-27, P#3,20-27
15
Mar 3
Baroque Inst. Music: Suite / Concertos / Keyboard Forms / Fugue / Review
(makeup exams offered at 6:50 a.m. on March 1 in room 1106)
Exam 3 “Baroque” (with listening)
16
17
Mar 8
Mar 10
1-12
12, P#2, 13-14
P#2, 12-19
P#3, 20-27
Review / Listening Assign. / Classic: Culture, Style, FORMS (p.156-158/168) P#4, handouts
Multi-movement Cycle pieces (Symphony, Concerto, Sonata, Chamber Music) 28-33
Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven
(makeup exams offered at 6:50 a.m. on March 10 in room 1106)
Mar 12-20 SPRING BREAK
18
19
Mar 22
Mar 24
Classic: Multi-movement Cycle pieces and forms
28-33
Classic: Vocal Music – Choral, Requiem, Opera / Review (REPORT #2 due) 34-35, P#4, 28-35
20
21
Mar 29
Mar 31
Exam 4 “Classic” (with listening)
Review / Listening Assignment / Romanticism and Romantic Style
Absolute and Program Music genres / Art Song / Piano “pieces”
Apr 1
IMPORTANT DATE – LAST DAY TO DROP COURSE
22
Apr 5
42-43. 46
23
Apr 7
Romantic: Overture, Incidental, Tone Poem, Ballet, Absolute forms
(makeup exams offered at 6:50 a.m. on April 5 in room 1106)
Romantic: Program Symphony / (Absolute forms?)
24
25
Apr 12
Apr 14
Romantic: Choral, Requiem, Opera & Music Drama / Review
Exam 5 “Romantic” (with listening)
44-48, P#5, 36-48
P#5, 36-48
26
27
Apr 19
Apr 21
Review / Final preview / Impressionism / Spiritual / Band / Ragtime
Modern Era: Euro Mainstream / Euro Nationalism / American Nationalism
(REPORT #3 due)
49-51
P#6, 52-55, 57-61
28
29
Apr 26
Apr 28
Modern Era: Jazz / Postmodernism / Theater / Film / “beyond”
CLASS TIME DEVOTED TO MAKE UP EXAMS ONLY APRIL 28.
(REGULAR CLASS TIME) (Last chance to take any makeup exam!)
56, P#7, 62-69
P#4, 28-35
P#5, 36-40
41 (43)
Final Exam: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 10:30a - 12:30p
NOTE - all late materials are due by May 5, 2016 and must be turned in personally 10:30-12:30 p.m. only!!!
(probably find me in room 1106)