MUSIC 005 INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN ART MUSIC
PENN STATE ALTOONA
FALL SEMESTER 2013
JAMES R. WHITE, INSTRUCTOR
Section 1 MWF 2:00 - 2:50 PM Room 148 Hawthorn
Section 2 MWF 3:00 - 3:50 PM Room 148 Hawthorn
OUR GOALS for Introduction to Western Art Music (often called “Classical Music”) are to: 1) acquire or enhance basic listening skills related to
music in general; 2) review/survey the most important artistic trends in the history of Western Art Music; 3) Recognize the intersection of Music and
Culture/Society; 4) develop a technical musical vocabulary; 5) increase knowledge, skill, and confidence in conversing and writing about music. We
will accomplish these goals through assigned readings in the text; listening exercises inside and outside of the classroom; classroom lecture and
discussion; Quizzes; Written Essays; and a “Classical” Concert review/report.
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS 2
TEXT: THE ENJOYMENT OF MUSIC Essential Listening Edition Second Edition Machlis, Dell’Antonio and Forney
W.W. Norton, New York, NY 2013
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/music/enjoyess2 (Essential Listening Edition site) [Studyspace]
http://www.angel.psu.edu Music 005 Section 1 or Section 2 (Fall 2013)
http://pennstate.naxosmusiclibrary.com.ezaccess.libraries.psu.edu
Optional: http://youtube.com
ASSIGNMENTS UPON WHICH YOU WILL BE GRADED
1) Ten (10) Quizzes, which will be based on your Text and In-Class material, will be given or assigned on the dates listed in the
Daily Assignments page of this syllabus. Each quiz will be worth 15 points for a total of 150 possible points. Quizzes will include
questions that ask you to identify listening examples from the text, from class or from the Out of Class Listening Assignments.
Quizzes may be in class or outside of class.
2) Ten Out of Class Listening Assignments will be completed for up to 15 points each making a total of 150 points possible.
Listening assignments are due within a week of the date listed in the assignment schedule. Unless there are unusual
mitigating circumstances, Assignments later than one week following the due date will receive only half credit.
Listening Assignments will be posted on our site in ANGEL. “It’s Done” – 10, “Good Work” – 15.
3) Five Essays worth up to 20 points each for a total of 100 points possible. Essay subject matter will be posted on
ANGEL or assigned in class. Essays received more than a week following the due date will receive half credit.
Some essays will be completed in class without prior assignment. “It’s Done” – 10, “Good Job” – 15, “Well Done” – 20.
4) One Concert Review/Report – You are responsible for attending a live “Classical” concert and preparing a review of the
program. The completed paper is worth up to 100 points. DUE ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 6, 2013. You are to
attend a live concert in the style of music studied in this course. You will be advised as to the presentation of concerts on campus, in
the greater Altoona area, and other venues. A prose report of 3-5 pages double-spaced shall be turned in (with the event ticket
attached). The paper is graded on content (for example, a concert report should use musical terms learned in class); writing style (does
it flow in a logical, sensible manner); grammar and spelling; and finally, creativity and originality. The grade on a report turned in
late will be reduced by 10%. Save your graded and returned report. Ideally, a Concert report should be submitted within two weeks
following the concert. Possible grades: “It’s Done” – 70, “Good Report” – 85, “Well Done” – 90, “Excellent Report” – 95,
“Superior Work” – 100. See this site: http://www.wwnorton.com/college/music/enj10/essentials/content/index/eras_listenact.htm
5) The Monday Question - On ten (10) selected Mondays throughout the semester a simple trivia question will be presented in
class. Your response may be submitted on line or hard copy by the announced deadline for each question. Each correct answer will
be worth 5 points for a possible total of 50 points.
6) Class Participation & ATTENDANCE Attendance will be taken at each class session. It is a good idea to attend
class regularly to maximize learning. BEGINNING ON September 4, ONE POINT WILL BE AWARDED FOR EACH
DAY OF ATTENDANCE UP TO 40 POINTS. You are responsible for material and information covered in class
whether you are present or absent. Please be on time for class. Our commitment to punctuality and the value of your
time and mine will result in beginning and ending class on time. See http://www.psu.edu/dept/ufs/policies/ (policy 42-27
Class Attendance = Click on 42-00 to bring up the menu).
If you need to be absent due to illness or family emergency, please be considerate and take the time to inform me before
your absence.
LISTENING ATTENTIVELY: An important component of Music 005 is in-class listening to selected musical recordings. It is imperative
that all students listen to the musical examples with respect for the music and fellow students. Conversation and other disruptive sounds
must be avoided in order to actively listen to the music rather than simply hear the sounds. All Cell phones and other electronic devices for
your individual use must be turned off during class. Setting a phone to vibrate/silent and then leaving class to take a call is simply rude.
Avoid eating noisy food products once class has begun. PLEASE RESPECT OUR TIME TOGETHER.
WORKING TOGETHER: You are encouraged to collaborate on some assignments. Be certain, however, to submit your own work.
For written assignments, feel free to discuss issues with classmates. For concert reports attended together, you should talk about what
you heard and experienced at a concert. Make certain you submit your own written work!
ASSIGNED READING: Please stay current with the assigned reading in our text.
Within the assigned readings are Listening Activities that may be completed in order to understand more fully the concepts presented
in each unit. Most Quiz materials are linked to the text readings.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner. Academic
integrity is the basic guiding principle for all academic activity at The Pennsylvania State University, and all members of the University community
are expected to act in accordance with this principle. Consistent with this expectation, the University’s Code of Conduct states that all students
should act with personal integrity, respect other student’s dignity, rights and property, and help create and maintain an environment in which all can
succeed through the fruits of their efforts. Academic integrity includes a commitment not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification,
misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles of the University community and compromise the
worth of work completed by others. Each Student in Music 005 is expected to be familiar with Policies and Rules for Students, Section 49-20, and
Academic Integrity Procedure G-9. http://www.psu.edu/dept/ufs/policies/47-00.html#49-20
Note to students with disabilities: Penn State welcomes students with disabilities into the University’s educational programs.
If you have a disability-related need for modifications or reasonable accommodations in this course, contact the Penn State
Altoona Health & Wellness Center located at the Sheetz Family Health Center, www.altoona.psu.edu/healthwellness
YOUR GRADE is based on the percentage of points you earn out of the total of 590 possible points. GRADE SCALE:
A 95-100 %
B 83-86 %
C 70-76 %
A- 90-94 %
B- 80-82 %
D 60-69 %
B+ 87-89 %
C+ 76-79 %
F 0 – 59 %
When problems arise with your work for Music 005, contact me immediately!
James R. White: Voice mail: 949-5300 ext. 6271 E-mail: jrw16@psu.edu Campus mail box in 108 Misciagna
Office hours: MWF 1:00 – 1:50 PM in 270 Hawthorn
CLASS CANCELATION WILL BE POSTED ON THE CAMPUS WEB SITE WHEN NECESSARY!
Class Cancellations may be viewed on the campus web site. Also note the “Closing and Delay Policy and Compressed Schedule” on the web.
I will also try to notify you by ANGEL (CMS) Course Mail in the event that I have to cancel class for any reason.
FOR FURTHER READING:
Hoffman, Miles. The NPR Classical Music Companion (Terms and Concepts from A to Z),
New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1997.
Libby, Ted. The NPR Listener’s Encyclopedia of Classical Music
New York: Workman Publishing, 2006
Morath, Max. The NPR Curious Listener’s Guide to Popular Standards,
New York: The Berkley Publishing Group, 2002.
Smith, Tim. The NPR Curious Listener’s Guide to Classical Music,
New York: The Berkley Publishing Group, 2002.
Daily Assignments Music 005 Fall 2013
Week
T = Text
Date
Monday
OL = Out of Class Listening
Date
Wednesday
Date
1
08/26
First Day of Classes
Course Introduction
08/28
Getting to know you!
Using the Text
08/30
2
09/02
09/04
09/09
Materials of Music
OL 1
Voices and Instruments
OL 2
09/06
3
LABOR DAY
NO CLASS
Voices and Instruments
4
0916
EXAM ONE
09/18
09/20
5
09/23
Renaissance/Baroque
Part 3 T: 92-132
09/25
Middle Ages
OL 3
Part 2 T: 62-91
Baroque
OL 4
6
09/30
Focus on Form
Part 4 T: 133-187
10/02
Baroque to Classical
OL 5
10/04
7
10/07
Classical
10/09
Classical
OL 6
10/11
8
10/14
10/16
Romantic
10/18
9
10/21
10/23
Carmen
WPSU 3
OL 7
10/25
Classical to Romantic
Beethoven
Part 5 T: 188-227
Carmen
09/11
T: 228-261
09/13
09/27
Q = Class Quiz
Friday
Prelude/Materials of Music
Part 1 T: 1-56
MRHTSEM
Materials of Music
Essay One
Review & Transition
Style Periods
T: 57-61 Q 1
Middle Ages/ Renaissance
Q2
Baroque
Essay Two
Q3
Classical
Essay Three
Q4
Beethoven is one of my
Favorite composers!
Q5
Romantic
Essay Three
Q6
Q7
10
10/28
Romantic
10/30
Romantic
OL 8
11/01
Tchaikovsky & Ballet
Q8
11
11/04
America’s Musical Voice
Part 6 T: 262-314
11/06
11/08
Nationalism
12
11/11
20th Century Trends
11/13
13
11/18
Film Music
11/20
20th Century
Impressionism
OL 9
Musical Theatre
OL 10
New Directions
11/15
11/22
Essay Four
Musical Theatre
Q9
New Directions
Complete SRTE On Line!
T: 315-348
13
THANKSGIVING BREAK
NOVEMBER 25 – 30
15
12/02
Catching up
12/04
Contemporary/Current
Trends
12/06
16
12/09
Current Trends
12/11
Show and Tell
Q 10
12/13
Concert Report Due
Essay Five (in class)
Course Summary
&
Evaluation
Assignment dates may be changed at the discretion of the Instructor . Any changes in the
assignment schedule will be reported to you in class and through ANGEL. Occasional and optional bonus questions may be
offered at the discretion of the instructor providing the opportunity to earn extra credit points.
Please keep a record of your completed work! Please keep your work up to date!
Please keep your work up to date! Please keep a record of your completed work!
OUT OF CLASS LISTENING ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
There will be ten (10) Out of Class Listening Assignments. You will be given a specific listening assignment and a
general assignment. For the Specific Assignment you will listen to an assigned work and respond to it. Access for
Specific assignments will be clearly referenced in order for you to find it and listen. For the General Assignment you will
choose from several options for your listening experience. Your task is to listen to the classical music selections and
respond to the following:
What venue did you use to access the music ( for example, Naxos or youtube.com)?
What day and time did you listen?
To WHAT did you listen (Work, Composer, Performer)? For Example,
Symphony No. 3 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Chicago Symphony Sir George Solti, Conductor
What did you hear? Prominent Melody, Interesting Rhythm, Orchestra, Solo Instrument?
Write about your overall impression of the music/performance.
Possible Listening Resource Options
Naxos Music Library (link is on page one of this syllabus)
Pandora.com Classical choices such as Beethoven, Mozart & etc.
Youtube.com (selected presentations)
PSU Altoona Library Classical CD collection
WPSU FM Radio/Online M – Thur. 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm “Performance Today”
WPSU FM 91.5 or 106.7 www.wpsu.org
THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE BEST SUBMITTED THROUGH AN ASSIGNMENT DROP BOX IN “ANGEL.”
Paper copy, however, is accepted.