MUSIC 101 SYLLABUS
TA: Victoria Cannizzo
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
PROF. MITCHELL
FA 167
TEXT: Joseph Machlis and Kristine Forney, The Enjoyment of Music, 10th edition,
Shorter version, New York: W. W. Norton and Co., Inc. accompanied by 4 CDs
This course is an introduction to the art music of the western world. Lectures and
illustrations focus on the materials of music, their organization, styles and art forms associated
with various historical epochs and specific contributions of acclaimed composers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Most of the assignments will be based on the test and accompanying CDs.
READING AND LISTENING ASSIGNMENTS SHOULD BE DONE ON A TIMELY BASIS,
especially with a view towards enriching the descriptions and illustrations presented in class.
ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED:
Each student is responsible for IN-CLASS MATERIALS as well as OUTSIDE
ASSIGNMENTS. Neither should be regarded as a substitute for the other.
EXAMS, REPORTS AND GRADES:
GRADES – Grades are based on examinations and concert reports. Grades are computed
in the usual manner but special consideration is given to demonstrated improvement during the
course of the semester. Demonstrated commitment and effort are also reflected in the final grades.
EXAMS – There are three (3) examinations per semester. The first takes place in the 5th
week, the second exam in approximately the 10th week, and the third is the final exam. Notice of
the exact dates of exams will be given well before the scheduled date.
NO SHOW FOR AN EXAM RESULTS IN A GRADE OF “F” FOR THAT EXAM.
CONCERT REPORTS – Two (2) concert reports are required. For the purpose of these
reports, concerts should be selected with regard to their connection to some aspect of the course.
Reports should be about the three (3) pages in length, typed, double-spaced and should include a
copy of the printed program. Comments should focus on the work(s) presented, your estimation of
the performance, individual and group response, and should include comments that reflect
knowledge being acquired in the course. The deadline for the first report is the last class in
OCTOBER. The deadline for the second report is NOVEMBER 24.
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PART ONE: THE MATERIALS OF MUSIC: First Two Weeks
Unit I:
THE ELEMENTS OF MUSIC
Reading: pp 2-35
Listening: illustrations played in class on the piano in addition to selected
recordings
Unit II: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND ENSEMBLES
Reading: pp 36-65
Listening: “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” by Benjamin Britten.
Follow on pp 56-67 of the textbook and with student resource disc
PART TWO: MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE MUSIC: 3rd and 4th Weeks
Unit III: THE MIDDLE AGES
Reading: pp 66-84
Listening: CD #1 tracks 1 -11
Unit IV: THE RENAISSANCE
Reading: pp 85-105
Listening: CD #1 tracks 16-25
REVIEW AND FIRST EXAM: 5th Week
TRANSITION: FROM RENAISSANCE TO BAROQUE
Reading: pp 106-107
PART THREE: MORE MATERIALS OF MUSIC
Unit V: THE ORGANIZATION OF MUSICAL SOUNDS
Reading: pp 108-115 (Some of this material has already been explored along
with Part I)
PART FOUR: THE BAROQUE ERA: 6th – 8th Weeks
Unit VI: THE BAROQUE AND THE ARTS
Reading: pp 116-123
Unit VII: VOCAL MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE
Reading: pp 124-143
Listening: CD #1 tracks 29-55
Unit VIII: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE
Reading: pp 144-161
Listening: CD #1 tracks 58-68, CD #2 track 1
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TRANSITION: TO THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Reading: pp 162-165
PART FIVE: MORE MATERIALS OF FORM
Unit IX:
Reading: pp 166-175
PART SIX: EIGHTEENTH CENTURY CLASSICISM: 8th – 10th Weeks
Unit X: THE CLASSICAL SPIRIT
Reading: pp 176-181
Unit XI: CLASSICAL CHAMBER MUSIC
Reading: pp 182-188
Listening: CD #1 tracks 71-76
Unit XII: THE CLASSICAL SYMPHONY
Reading: pp 189-205
Listening: CD #1 track 79, CD #2 tracks 4-21
Unit XIII: THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY CONCERTO AND SONATA
Reading: pp 206-215
Listening: CD #2 tracks 29-44
Unit XIV: CHORAL MUSIC AND OPERA IN THE CLASSICAL ERA
Reading: pp 216-227
Listening: CD #2 tracks 49-54
SECOND EXAM: (On Baroque and Classic)
TRANSITION: FROM CLASSICISM TO ROMANTICISM
Reading: pp 228-229
PART SEVEN: THE NINETEENTH CENTURY: 11th – 13th Weeks
Unit XV: THE ROMANTIC MOVEMENT
Reading: pp 230-237
Unit XVI: THE NINETEENTH CENTURY ART SONG
Reading: pp 238-247
Listening: CD #2 tracks 57-65
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Unit XVII: THE NINETEENTH CENTURY PIANO PIECE
Reading: pp 248-263
Listening: CD #2 track 67, CD #3 tracks 1-5
Unit XVIII: ROMANTIC PROGRAM MUSIC
Reading: pp 264-276
Listening: CD #3 tracks 12-18
Unit XIX: ABSOLUTE FORMS IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY
Reading: pp 277-290
Listening: CD #3 track 26
Unit XX: CHORAL AND DRAMATIC MUSIC IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY
Reading: pp 291-327
Listening: CD #3 tracks 29-52
PART EIGHT: THE TWENTIETH CENTURY AND BEYOND: 13th – 15th Weeks
TRANSITION: THE POST-ROMANTIC ERA
Reading: pp 328-329
Unit XXI: THE IMPRESSIONIST AND POST-IMPRESSIONIST ERA
Reading: pp 330-339
Listening: CD #3 tracks 55-65
Unit XXII: THE EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY
Reading: pp 340-356
Listening: CD #4 tracks 1-8
Unit XXIII: TWENTIETH CENTURY NATIONALISM
Reading: pp 357-377
Listening: CD #4 tracks 10-22
Unit XXIV: POPULAR STYLES
Reading: pp 378-413
Listening: CD #4 tracks 30-50
Unit XXV: THE NEW MUSIC
Reading: pp 414-470
Listening: CD #4 tracks 57 – end
NOTE: Use the glossary and appendices to enhance your reading comprehension