Cypress College
MUSIC 119 C: History of Rock and Roll (Online)
Welcome to The History of Rock and Roll Online!
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Instructor:
Professor Joseph C. Gallo (Joe)
Office:
Cypress College Fine Arts Office 206
Office Hours: All communication will be by email or phone
Phone:
(714) 484-7031WK or 562-343-8993 CL
Email:
jgallo@cypresscollege.edu
 In the subject line of all email messages, make sure you put “MUS
119” or your message will not be opened.
 Response time is generally within 24 hrs. Weekends will be answered on
Monday.
Course Identification
Course Number:
Semester:
Prerequisites:
MUS119C, History of Rock and Roll
CRN# 22660
Spring 2011
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Course Description
From its earliest beginnings to the present day, this course surveys the inception,
evolution, and development of Rock music in America and abroad. In addition to indepth studies of Rock music and the artists who created it, students will examine the
sociological, political, and economic conditions which influence its development.
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One concert and a two paragraph review are required.
One hour of lab is required each week (music listening at home)
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, successful students will have completed the course
objectives and demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
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Identify styles of early rock and roll.
Reconstruct the development of rock and roll.
Distinguish groups by their specific sound and methods of
performance.
Draw correlations between style periods and recognize the style
period by its distinctive sound and perfomer.
Appraise a specific musician giving specific examples of music,
lifestyle, development, and contribution to music.
Articulate the social factors that were influenced by rock
Discuss the technological factors that influenced rock music
SLOs
MUS 119C The History of Rock and Roll
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1. Upon completion of MUS 119C The History of Rock, the student will be able
to identify genres, artists, and time periods of recorded music with 75% accuracy.
2. Upon completion of MUS 119C The History of Rock, the student will be able
to discuss styles, elements and artists that are appropriate to the subject and
demonstrate a general understanding of the social and cultural ideas that affect
the history of Rock Music with 75% accuracy.
Textbook
There is only one textbook required for this course, and it can be ordered online:
Rock and Roll sixth edition “Its History and Stylistic Development” by Joe Stuessy
and Scott Lipscomb Pearson/Prentice Hall publishers (ISBN) 978-0-13-601068-5
 You also need a CD player or your computer needs to have the ability to play music
CD’s.
 Students can order their books online from the campus bookstore at:
www.cypresscollegebookstore.com
Topics, Assignments and Due Dates
The instructor reserves the right to change the following topics, assignments and due
dates if necessary. Check the course announcements weekly for any such changes.
Concert attendance and review Students are required to attend one live concert and
submit a concert review. There are weekly concerts advertised in the Los Angeles
Times entertainment section as weekly as the Orange County Register. I suggest
performances at the House of Blues, Verizon amphitheatre, or Staples Center. Due to
economic struggles many less costly venues will be accepted; especially Bogart’s
café in Seal Beach, DiPiazza’s in Long Beach etc.
Reviews should be no more than two paragraphs. Please describe the
1. Genre
2. Orchestration or instrumentation
3. Style of vocals or lack of
4. Thematic concepts of the songs
5. Type of harmony used
6. Any unique display that caught your eye.
How to Complete the Course
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1. Worksheets for each chapter need to be completed and emailed to me each week.
These are the ground rules.DO NOT SEND ME ATTACHMENTS!!!!!!!!!!PLEASE
DO NOT SEND ME ATTACHMENTS!!!!!!!!!!PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME
ATTACHMENTS!!!!!!!!!!
Send all homework to my email address jgallo@cypresscollege.edu
In the Subject Area of your email, put MUS 119 your first and last name, what
chapters you are sending me.
Place all homework in the message area itself. You may send just the answers
without the worksheet if you like, it makes for easier reading for me.
2. You will need to go to the discussion board on blackboard each week.
http://cypresscollege.blackboard.com Add your thread to the questions asked
by me or comment on other students’ answers.
3. There will be a virtual class on Tuesday at 10:00-11:30AM.
http://cypresscollege.blackboard.com Collaboration button It is not
necessary that you attend. It is a chat room for you to ask any questions you may have
about the course work.
4. Listen to music that is discussed in the chapter of the week for one hour. Complete
the affidavit on the discussion board and send it to me. You only need to send this once.
5. ATTENDANCE: Students must be disciplined. Weekly contact with the teacher
is a must (Homework and discussion boards). I will not be available on
weekends. Students that attend regularly and on time generally do better.
A student is in jeopardy of being dropped from the roll due to absences or
lack of participation. A student will be considered absent if the student does
not answer the discussion boards or send me homework, contact or report
each week. Individual problems of extended absence due to illness or other
cause may be resolved by consultation with the instructor.
Deadline for weekly assignments is Thursday morning 8a.m. The mid-term is due
on the Thursday of week 9 and the Final is due MAY at 8 a.m. No late material will be
accepted after the due dates.
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Introduction pgs 1-5
The Roots of Rock pgs 6-25
The Emergence of Rock and Roll pgs 26-41
Rock and Roll Fifties Style pgs 42-62
Transition: the Early 1960’s pgs 63-76
The Beatles pgs 77-112
The British Invasion pgs 113-131
Folk Music and Folk Rock pgs 132-147
Soul and Motown pgs 148-168
San Francisco pgs 169-183
Jazz Rock pgs 184-197
Art Rock pgs 198- 218
Mainstream Rock: pgs 219-238
The Continuing Fragmentation of Rock pgs 239-274
Heavy Metal pgs 275-289
Dance Music pgs 290-312
Rap and Hip-Hop pgs 313-330
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17th week
Alternative Styles pgs 331-360
Grading Policy A = 3Pts B = 2Pts C = 1Pts D=0Pt
Weekly Worksheets ----
Up to 3 pts each week
Discussion Board
1 pt each week
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Mid-Term and Final ----
10 pts each
Concert and review ----
Up to 8 pts
EXTRA CREDIT: Students will be given a chance for 10pts. Extra credit. You
will have to purchase the CD Joseph Charles Gallo plays Fredericks Favorites
from the bookstore. This will be a listening assignment with a review of what you
listened to and how it helped shape the music of today. The assignment will be
no more than two paragraphs in length, typed, double spaced, Arial font size 12
with one inch margins.
A student CANNOT receive an A grade in the class if they do not submit a Concert
Report!
Academic honesty policy
Please click on www.cypresscollege.edu and click on the "Schedule and Catalog" link.
This is the Cypress College Academic Honesty Policy, which can also be found in the
Catalog PG 8.
Admissions and Records
Is the first contact students will generally have with Cypress College. The Office provides
clear and concise information to all members of the community. The Admissions and
Records Office is located on the first floor of the Student Center.
Cypress College 2010-2011 Catalog PG 29.
Sexual Harassment/Discrimination Policy
Students who believe they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination, including
sexual harassment, or who seek information regarding the District’s Unlawful
Discrimination Policy, should contact the Office of the District Director of Human
Resources.
Cypress College 2010-2011 Catalog PG 37.
Food/Beverage Policy
No food in the band room! Only water to drink.
Pager/Cell Phone Policy
All electronic devices will be turned off during rehearsal/class time. Please turn these
devices off before entering.
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