MUSIC 005 INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN ART MUSIC
PENN STATE ALTOONA
FALL SEMESTER 2014
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; One Exam, Quizzes, Written Essays, and a “Classical” Concert review/report.
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS
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 2014)
http://pennstate.naxosmusiclibrary.com.ezaccess.libraries.psu.edu
Optional: http://youtube.com
ASSIGNMENTS UPON WHICH YOU WILL BE GRADED
1) ONE EXAM will cover MATERIALS OF MUSIC will be worth a possible 40 points.
2) Five (5) Quizzes, which will be based on your Text and In-Class material concerning style periods 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 75 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.
3) Five Out of Class Listening Assignments will be completed for up to 15 points each making a total of 75 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.
4) 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.
5) 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 5, 2014. 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
6) 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.
7) Class Participation & ATTENDANCE - Attendance will be taken at each class session beginning on September 3.It is a
good idea to attend class regularly to maximize learning. BEGINNING ON September 3, 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 sele cted 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. The use of tobacco products and smoking devices is not permitted. 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 480 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 CANCELATIONS 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 2014
Week
T = Text
Date
Monday
OL = Out of Class Listening
Date
Wednesday
Date
Q = Class Quiz
Friday
1
08/25
First Day of Classes
Course Introduction
08/27
Getting to know you!
Using the Text
08/29
2
09/01
09/03
Materials of Music
09/05
3
09/08
LABOR DAY
NO CLASS
Materials of Music
09/10
Voices and Instruments
09/12
Prelude/Materials of Music
T: 1-56
MRHTSEM
Materials of Music
Essay One
Voices and Instruments
4
09/15
EXAM ON MATERIALS
09/17
OL 1
Review & Transition
Style Periods
09/19
Middle Ages/ Renaissance
Baroque
09/26
Baroque
Q1
Classical
Essay Two
5
09/22
Renaissance/Baroque
T: 92-132
09/24
T: 57 - 91
6
09/29
Focus on Form
T: 133-187
10/01
Baroque to Classical
OL 2
10/03
7
10/06
Classical
10/08
Classical
10/10
8
10/13
10/15
Romantic
OL 3
10/17
9
10/20
Classical to Romantic
Beethoven
T: 188-227
Carmen
T: 228-261
10/22
Carmen
10/24
Carmen Quiz
Q3
10
10/27
Romantic
10/29
Romantic
10/31
Tchaikovsky & Ballet
Essay Three
11
11/03
America’s Musical Voice
T: 262-314
11/05
11/07
Nationalism
Q4
12
11/10
20th Century Trends
11/12
20th Century
Impressionism
OL 4
Musical Theatre
13
11/17
Film Music
11/19
New Directions
11/21
11/14
Beethoven is one of my
Favorite composers!
Q2
Romantic
Musical Theatre
Essay Four
New Directions
Complete SRTE On Line!
T: 315-348
13
THANKSGIVING BREAK
NOVEMBER 24 – 28
15
12/01
Catching up
12/03
16
12/08
Current Trends
12/10
Contemporary/Current
Trends
OL 5
Show and Tell
Q5
12/05
Concert Report Due
Essay Five (in class)
12/12
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!
(Tentative) OUT OF CLASS LISTENING ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
There will be five (5) 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.
Some 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.
SPECIAL NOTICE
Altoona Symphony Conductor Teresa Cheung is coming to campus Thursday October 16 to speak with students about Beethoven and Schumann.
She will discuss music to be performed on the ASO Concert October 18. She will bring excerpts from the music to be performed, her thoughts on the
pieces (program below), and hopefully also an instrumentalist to play us a phrase or two. On Saturday evening, there will then be a shuttle-bus to the
Mishler Theater to enable students to attend the concert.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014
12.10 - 1 pm
Titleman Lounge, MISC
"COMMON HOUR WITH THE CONDUCTOR"
Teresa Cheung, Conductor of the Altoona Symphony, will discuss Schumann and Beethoven
Light refreshments served
All are welcome
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014
7.30 pm (Shuttle-bus leaves at 7 pm)
ASO CONCERT in the Historic Mishler Theater
Beethoven - Symphony no.2 in D Major, op.36
Romance no.2
in F Major, op.50
Schumann - Symphony no. 2 in C Major, op.61
For more information, see: http://www.altoonasymphony.org/2014-15-concert-series.html