MUSIC APPRECIATION Syllabus
Fall 2014
MW 9:30 - 10:50 am
3 credits
Rm. 6104
MUS 1113 Call#: 10880
Heidi Rigert, Associate Professor, Rm: 6267C
Phone: 595-7755
607-4892 (cell)
E-mail: heidi.rigert@tulsacc.edu
Office Hours: MW 12:30-1 pm; 2:30-3:30
TR 9:30-10, 11-12:30 pm, 2:30-3; F 11 – 1 pm
Performing Arts Division:
Kelly Clark, Dean
Phone: 595-7752
Rm: 6267D
Course Description:
A course designed to introduce students to the study of music as an aesthetic, historical, and
cultural phenomenon. Students are instructed in perceiving and discerning the characteristics
of musical sound, the functions of music in society, and development of the historical tradition
of music, with emphasis on the music of the European classical repertoire as well as nonWestern practices. (No pre-requisite, fulfills a Humanities requirement)
Textbook and CDs:
Kristine Forney and Joseph Machlis. Enjoyment of Music shorter 11th edition (Norton) with student
resource DVD and 4-CD package. Students may purchase the e-book or regular text. (Used 10th edition
books are acceptable.
Course Objective:
The purpose of this course is to introduce basic musical elements, forms, and stylistic periods to
students with little or no background in music. By studying a wide variety of musical styles, the
student will develop an understanding of the language of music and how music and the arts play an
active role in shaping our culture and history. The student will develop analytical listening skills by
learning to identify various musical styles, forms, textures, etc.
Scope of Course:
This course will begin with a brief introduction to the basic elements of music, such as form, harmony,
rhythm, melody, texture, and notation. The remainder of the semester will be devoted to applying this
knowledge to the chronological study of Western musical styles with the addition of some nonWestern music. The material and musical examples will be approached both in terms of the aesthetic
content and the historical, cultural context. Brief discussions of individual composers and
representative works will be incorporated into the studies of stylistic periods.
Teaching Methods:
Lecture, demonstration, musical examples, visual and audio aids, class discussion, and individual
participation.
Evaluation Techniques:
Students will earn points by successfully completing assignments, essays, tests and a project. The
number of possible points for each is shown below.
5 Exams will be given. Students must take at least 4 tests. If student takes 5, the lowest score will
be dropped. Exams will consist primarily of short answers, matching, multiple choice and listening
identification. Students must attend class on the day the test is given . NO MAKEUPS.
The students may submit Study Guides for each test for bonus points.
3 Essay assignments will be given during the semester. Students are required to do at least two.
(One essay must be the Creative Project essay.) If student completes all three, the lowest grade is
dropped. These must be typed, double spaced and include a title. Points will be deducted for incorrect
grammar. Late essays will not be accepted.
In-class discussions will be announced in advance. Students must be present on the day of the
discussion and must be fully engaged in small group discussions to receive full credit.
Creative Project will include a creative project to be shared with class or in a small group, a paper and
an evaluation. Required for all students.
Music Journal assignment will be given the first week of class and is required.
Concert Report of a live musical performance will be required during the semester. All reports must
be typed and should include the program (if applicable) to receive full credit. Performances must be
approved by instructor.
BONUS POINTS may be earned by completing a video assignment OR an extra concert report.
Grading System:
Exams
Essays
In Class discussions
Creative Project
Music Journal
Concert Report
Video Assignment
Number of points:
400 pts. (100 per exam)
200 pts. (100per essay)
120 pts. (40 pts each)
100 pts.
50 pts. per assign.
50 pts. each
20 pts. each
Min. Number required:
at least 4 of 5
at least 2 of 3
at least 3 of 4
1
1
1
0
Limits:
*none
*none
*none
1
**2
1
*if more than the minimum is completed, the lowest score will be dropped
**extra credit concert report is worth up to 20pts.
Total number of points equals final grade (out of a possible 920):
810 and up
=A
720 - 809
=B
630 - 719
=C
540 - 629
=D
539 and below = F
Attendance Policy:
Regular attendance is required because of the importance of daily discussions, especially concerning
listening examples. The student is responsible for consulting with the professor regarding any
absences and the makeup work required. If the student does not officially withdraw and is
consistently absent from class, the student will receive a failing grade. (See Course withdrawal
policy below.)
Course Withdrawal : The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration
of any class. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for the deadline that applies to the course(s).
Begin the process with a discussion with the faculty member assigned to the course. Contact
the Advisement Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or
to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change to an audit from a course after the
drop/add period can alter the financial aid award for the current and future semesters. Students
may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC.
Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade
of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student.
Availability of Professor:
The professor will be available for tutoring sessions during office hours or by appointment. Students
are encouraged to ask for assistance when needed and may e-mail or eave a message on office or cell
voice mail.
Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities:
TCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational
programs. The responsibility for acquiring these services rests with the student. For information,
contact the campus counseling and testing office.
DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create
inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To
request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918)
595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
Classroom Conduct:
Please be courteous and refrain from talking when professor or classmate is speaking or you may be
asked to leave. Please turn off and put away all cell phones and pagers during class time. NO
TEXTING OR COMPUTER USE IN CLASS unless you have been given permission by the
instructor.
COURSE OUTLINE (Subject to change!)
Students are expected to keep up with the assigned reading listed in each week below.
Week of: Chapter or Topic covered:
8/18
Intro, Elements of Music Chapters 1-11; Music Journal
Due Dates:
Due Aug 20: contract
8/25
Styles, function of music; bring in example of musical style
Due Aug 27: SG 1A
9/1
Labor Day – NO CLASS (classes resume 9/2)
Discussion 1: Sep 3
9/8
Review for Test 1 and TEST
Information on Creative project
Due Sept 8: Music
Journal & SG 1B
Sep 10: Test 1
9/15
Melody, Emotion, words; Purcell’s Opera Dido and Aeneas
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ESSAY 1
9/22
Due Sept 24:
ESSAY 1 (paper)
Instruments, textures, emotion in instrumental music
Students - bring instruments to class! Vivaldi & program music
Due Sept 29: SG 2A
9/29
Indonesian Gamelan orchestra; What is the Classical style?
Comparing Baroque and Classical; Review for Test 2 and TEST
Due Oct 1: SG 2B
October 1: Test 2
10/6
Classical Opera: Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro
Creative Project and Essay (paper) discussion
Amadeus Assign Ex cred
10/13
Classical style continued; Classical Symphony
Classical Indian Music
10/20
Comparing Classical Style and Romantic Style
Beethoven Symphony 5; Test Review and Test 3
10/27
Romantic Era: Story through Music, Song, Piano,
Symphonic program music.
11/3
Romantic Era cont; review creative project essay
Due Oct 15:
Project proposal &
SG 3A; Discussion 2
Immortal Beloved – Extra
Oct 22: Test 3
Due Oct 22: SG 3B
Due Nov 5: SG 4A
Discussion 3 Nov 5
11/10 & 11/12 Project Presentations, Papers & Evaluations
YOU MUST BE PRESENT THIS WEEK
Evaluations in class 11/12
11/17
Review and Test 4; Romantic opera or Early 20th C
American Music, Blues and Rag
11/24
Jazz, Rock and Roll
12/1
12/8
Due: Nov 10
Creative Project &
Presentation; ESSAY
PAPER DUE NOV 14
Due Nov 19: SG 4B
Nov. 19: Test 4
Due Dec. 3 Essay 3
Paper - blues, rag, jazz
Discussion 4, Dec 3
American Musical: Bernstein’s West Side Story & review
Dec. 10: Test 5
Finals week – NO class Monday; Final Test: Wed 12/10
Concert Report
Due: Dec. 10