I. ASCRC General Education Form
Group
I.2/VI/IX
Dept/Program
Music
Course Title
History of Music II
Prerequisite
MUS 135L
Course #
325H
Credits
3
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Instructor
Phone / Email
James Randall
243-6892
james.randall@umontana.edu
Program Chair
Maxine Ramey, Interim
Chair
Dean
Stephen Kalm, Interim
Dean
III. Description and purpose of the course: General Education courses must be introductory
and foundational. They must emphasize breadth, context, and connectedness; and relate course
content to students’ future lives: See Preamble:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/gened/GEPreamble_final.htm
Course Description:
Music 325 is a historical survey of western art music from the classic period through the late 20th
century. In addition to becoming familiar with the various musical forms and styles associated with
these periods, you will also be introduced to the many historical roles music has played in society:
shaping, expressing, and reflecting important social, economic, and political ideas critical to the
development of western culture. MUS 325 includes a significant introductory music research and
writing component and qualifies for I.2 of the General Education Framework. Required in the music
major: Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Arts.
IV. Criteria: Briefly explain how this course meets the criteria for the group. See:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/ASCRCx/Adocuments/GE_Criteria5-1-08.htm
Student Goals and Objectives:
1) A practical knowledge of western music
history and the ability to place one’s own
creative projects or performances within a
historical context.
2) Improved Active listening Skills: learning to
recognize musical styles of different time periods and
of specific composers; leaning how musical sounds
can communicate affective meanings.
3) Improved Critical Thinking Skills: learning to
present one’s own arguments in verbal and
written contexts.
4) Improved Writing Skills: organization,
grammar, logical presentation of ideas and
evidence.
V. Student Learning Goals: Briefly explain how this course will meet the applicable learning
goals. See: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/ASCRCx/Adocuments/GE_Criteria5-1-08.htm
Student Goals and Objectives:
1) A practical knowledge of western music
history and the ability to place one’s own
creative projects or performances within a
historical context.
2) Improved Active listening Skills: learning to
recognize musical styles of different time periods and
of specific composers; leaning how musical sounds
can communicate affective meanings.
3) Improved Critical Thinking Skills: learning to
present one’s own arguments in verbal and
written contexts.
4) Improved Writing Skills: organization,
grammar, logical presentation of ideas and
evidence.
VII. Syllabus: Paste syllabus below or attach and send digital copy with form. ⇓ The syllabus
should clearly describe how the above criteria are satisfied. For assistance on syllabus
preparation see: http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/syllabus.html
*Please note: As an instructor of a general education course, you will be expected to provide
sample assessment items and corresponding responses to the Assessment Advisory Committee.
Music 325H
History of Music II
Writing Course: 3 Credits
Spring 2007
TR 11:10-12:30, Forestry 305
Instructor: Dr. James Randall
E-mail: james.randall@umontana.edu
Office/phone: 209 Music Bldg., ext. 6892
Hours: M, Tues. 9:30-10:30, or by appointment
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pre-requisites:
Completion of Music 324, or with permission of instructor
Required Texts:
Mark Evan Bonds, A History of Music in Western Culture. 2nd Edition (Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2003),
plus the accompanying Anthology (vol. II) and 6 CDs.
Course Description:
Music 325 is a historical survey of western art music from the classic period through the late 20th century. In
addition to becoming familiar with the various musical forms and styles associated with these periods, you will
also be introduced to the many historical roles music has played in society: shaping, expressing, and reflecting
important social, economic, and political ideas critical to the development of western culture.
Student Goals and Objectives:
1) A practical knowledge of western music history and the ability to place one’s own creative projects or
performances within a historical context.
2) Improved Active listening Skills: learning to recognize musical styles of different time periods and of specific
composers; leaning how musical sounds can communicate affective meanings.
3) Improved Critical Thinking Skills: learning to present one’s own arguments in verbal and written contexts.
4) Improved Writing Skills: organization, grammar, logical presentation of ideas and evidence.
Evaluation:
Grades will be based on your performance on the following exams and assignments:
Exam I (2/20)
Exam II (4/10)
Exam III (5/9)
Research Paper (Due 4/20)
Pop quizzes
20%
20%
20%
30%
10%
Make-up exams and paper extensions will only be permitted with a valid
excuse—family illness, medical emergency, etc.
Students with special needs or disabilities should consult with the instructors for accommodations.
Grading Scale
A
AB+
B
BC+
93-100%
90-92%
88-89%
83-87%
80-82%
78-79%
C
CD+
D
DF
73-77%
70-72%
68-69%
63-67%
60-62%
59% and below
Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code
All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course
instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct
Code. The Code is available for review online at www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321.
MUSIC 325—SYLLABUS (SPRING 2007)
SCHEDULE/ASSIGNMENTS
DATE
SUBJECT
READING
LISTENING
Week 1
T 1/23
Introduction
Th 1/25
Prelude: The Age of Enlightenment
302-313
Short examples referred to in text
Week 2
T 1/30
The Art of the Natural: Elements of Classical Style
314-329
Scarlatti, Sonata in D Major
Stamitz, Symphony in D Major
C.P.E. Bach, Fantasia in C minor
Th 2/01
Instrumental Music of the Classical Period I
330-338
Haydn, Piano Sonata in C minor
Haydn, String Quartet in C Major
Week 3
T 2/06
Instrumental Music of the Classic Period II
339-353
Haydn, Symphony No. 103
Mozart, Piano Concerto in E-flat Major
Th 2/08
Vocal Music of the Classic Period I
354-369
Pergolesi, La serva padrona
Gluck, Alceste Act II
Mozart, Don Giovanni
Vocal Music of the Classic Period II
Turn in Research Topics
370-375
Mozart, Requiem
Zelter, Kennst du das Land?
Billings, Wake Ev’ry Breath
378-389
Short examples referred to in text
Week 4
T 2/13
Th 2/15
Review/Catch-up
Week 5
T 2/20
EXAM I
Th 2/22
The Musical World of the 19th Century
Week 6
T 2/27
Romanticism: The Age of the Tone Poet
390-405
Th 3/01
Beethoven: Biography
Turn in Paper Prospectus with Bibliography
414-417
DATE
SUBJECT
READING
LISTENING
Week 7
T
3/06
Beethoven: Musical Works
406-411;
428-431
Beethoven, Symphony no. 3 (Eroica)
Beethoven, Piano Concerto no. 4
Beethoven, String Quartet, op. 130
Th 3/08
The Program Symphony and other Genres
411-429
Berlioz, Symphonie fantastique
Mendelssohn, Overture to A Mid…
Week 8
T 3/13
Romantic Song
431-438
Schubert, Erlkönig
R. Schumann, Kennst du Das Land
Wolf, Kennst du Das Land?
C. Schumann, Liebst du um Schönheit
Th
Romantic Piano Music and rise of the Virtuoso
439-457
Chopin, Mazurka in A minor
Schumann, Carnaval, op. 9
Liszt, Nuages gris
Italian Opera: Rossini to Verdi
458-471
Rossini, Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Verdi, Rigoletto
German Opera: Weber to Wagner
Turn in Rough Draft
469-483
Wagner, Tristan und Isolde
3/15
Week 9
T
3/20
Th
3/22
Week 10
T
3/27
SPRING BREAK!!!
Short examples referred to in text
Th
3/29
Week 11
T
4/03
Orchestral Music, 1850-1900
Th
Review/Catch-up
4/05
486-507
Brahms, Symphony no. 4
Mahler, Symphony no. 1
Week 12
T
4/10
EXAM II
Th
20th-Century: Intro. and Overview
512-541
Short examples referred to in text
DATE
SUBJECT
READING
LISTENING
Week 13
T 4/17
New Sounds I: Debussy and Ives
542-551
Debussy, Prélude à l’Après-midi…
Debussy, Voiles
Ives, The Things Our Fathers Loved
Ives, The Unanswered Question
New Sounds II: Stravinsky and Bartok
Turn in Final Paper
552-559
569-571
Stravinsky, Le Sacre du printemps
Bartok, Music for Strings, Percussion…
Week 14
T 4/24
Beyond Tonality: Schoenberg and Expressionism
576-597
Schoenberg, Pierrot lunaire
Webern, Five Pieces for String Quartet
Berg, Wozzeck
Th 4/26
The Tonal Tradition Continues
598-611
Prokofiev, Classical Symphony
Copland, Appalachian Spring
Shostakovich, String Quartet no. 8
4/12
Th 4/19
Week 15
T 5/01
After 1945
Th 5/03
Review/Catch-up
Week 16
Wednesday, May 9
8:00-10:00
618-649
FINAL EXAM
Cage, 4’33’’
Barron and Barron, Forbidden Planet
Riley, IN C
Reich, It’s Gonna Rain