HUMA1102
ENJOYMENT OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
2015 Spring
INSTRUCTOR:
Prof. Matthew Tommasini
DMA, MA Music Composition (University of Michigan)
BA Music Composition (UCLA)
CONTACT AND OFFICE INFORMATION:
mtommasini@ust.hk
Music Room A (University Center, ground floor)
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday
Wednesday
14:00 – 15:30
14:00 – 15:30
MUSIC INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS:
Rod Yu
(roderickyu@ust.hk)
Galison Lau
(galisonlau@ust.hk)
LECTURE MEETING TIMES/LOCATIONS:
L1
Monday
10:30 – 11:50
Wednesday
10:30 – 11:50
L2
Monday
Wednesday
09:00 – 10:20
09:00 – 10:20
CYT G/F Classroom 5
CYT G/F Classroom 5
CYT LTL
CYT LTL
CYT LTL
CYT LTL
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
From the power and beauty of the orchestra to masterpieces of the church and concert hall,
students will gain an in-depth appreciation for the history and fundamentals of Western
classical music. The listening and analytical skills demonstrated will bring about a deeper
understanding of music as an art form. Previous musical training, albeit helpful, is NOT
required.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. ILO#2: Through a historical survey, develop a deeper appreciation of classical music
2. ILO#1: Through an analysis of artistic trends, describe the cultural and historical
development of classical music
3. ILO#2: Through analysis of specific works, understand music theory fundamentals
4. ILO#4: Through the IC report requirement, critique live music performances
5. ILO#3: Apply analytical skills from this course to other disciplines
REQUIRED READING:
Hoffer, Charles. Music Listening Today. Schirmer, 4th Edition, 2010.
MATERIALS ON RESERVE:
Hoffer, Charles. Music Listening Today. Schirmer, 4th Edition, 2010.
MT6.H565 M87 2010
Hoffer, Charles. Music Listening Today. Schirmer, 3rd Edition, 2007.
MT6.H565 M87 2007
(includes 6 CD listening set)
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READING AND LISTENING ASSIGNMENTS:
Each Lecture meeting will have a reading and listening assignment. Reading assignments are
noted in the course schedule below. Web links to recordings on the Naxos Digital Services of
works found in the reading assignments will be included in lecture notes posted on LMES
(http://www.lmes2.ust.hk/). The recordings can also be found in the 6 supplemental CDs
available at the back of the reserve copies of the textbook in the library. CD and track numbers
for listening assignments are noted in the textbook.
EXAMS:
There will be one Mid-Term Exam and one Final Exam. The Mid-Term will take place during
regularly scheduled lecture time. The Final Exam time and place will be announced later in
the semester. No make-up exams will be offered.
ONLINE PARTICIPATION (SELF-TESTS):
Five (5) Self-Tests will be administered via LMES over the course of the semester to allow
students the opportunity to evaluate their progress in the course. Students’ Self-Test scores
will NOT count towards their overall grade. Rather, students will receive online participation
credit for taking each Self-Test. Self-Tests will be available during a 24-hour period. No
make-ups will be offered.
THE INTIMACY OF CREATIVITY 2015 Fifth Anniversary Season
Hailed by the Financial Times as the "city's most innovative musical experience", The Intimacy
of Creativity returns to Hong Kong 20 April – 3 May, 2015 for its exciting fifth anniversary
season! Selected composers will present and revise their chamber music compositions after
in-depth discussions between composers and performers during on-campus Open
Discussions. The revised compositions will be formally presented at Preview Concerts on the
campus of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and World Premiere
Concerts at the Hong Kong City Hall Theatre.
Students will be required to attend 2 Open Discussion or Lunchtime Lecture sessions per
week and 1 concert per week in lieu of classes from 20 April to 3 May, 2015 (schedule listed
below, complete schedule available later in the semester). Students will be asked to register
online to attend each session prior to the event and BRING STUDENT IDS to be checked in at
the beginning and end of each session/event. Students who are unable to attend the required
number of sessions/concerts will need to apply for excused absences online. More details will
be forthcoming during class. ALL EVENTS WILL BE FREE FOR HKUST STUDENTS.
Students will be asked to submit a CONCERT REPORT (500-600 words) describing your
experiences during either week of the event.
Using concepts discussed in class, students will be asked to describe the repertoire featured
at each performance and their personal reaction to the works.
Concert reports are to be handed in on Wednesday 6 May, 2015 (hard copies will only be
accepted).
More information can be found at www.ic.shss.ust.hk
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ATTENDANCE:
Lecture attendance will be taken ten (10) times randomly throughout the semester after the
add/drop period. For each additional absence, students will have 1% deducted from their
attendance grade (10% maximum deduction).
Exemptions to the attendance policy will be handled as follows:
1. Excused absences: students music submit the appropriate form (found on LMES) with a
copy of documented proof directly to the course IA
2. Sick leave: students should hand the appropriate form (found on LMES) with a copy of any
medical documentation (i.e. doctor’s note) directly to the course IA
Attendance will be taken via PRS (handsets can be checked out from AV Services Loan
Counter, Rm 2021 Lift 2). More information can be found at: http://celt.ust.hk/personalresponse-system/getting-started
Any questions regarding these policies should be posted on the LMES forum, rather than sent
via e-mail. IA Roderick YU will post a reply.
GRADING:
Final Exam
Mid-Term Exam
Concert Report
Online Participation (LMES Self-Tests)
Attendance
40%
25%
15%
10%
10%
COURSE OVERVIEW:
INTRODUCTION/MEDIEVAL MUSIC
A discussion of Medieval culture, sacred music (including the Medieval mass and motet), and
secular forms will cover the work of composers Hildegard of Bingen, Leonin, Perotin, and
Machaut.
Music theory concepts related to these works will include fundamentals of rhythm, meter, and
melody.
RENAISSANCE MUSIC
A discussion of Renaissance culture, vocal music (including the Renaissance mass and motet,
and madrigal), and instrumental music will include works by composers Josquin Des Prez and
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.
Music theory concepts will continue with a brief discussion of elementary countrapuntal
techniques.
BAROQUE MUSIC
An in-depth analysis of the musical genres from the Baroque period will cover the work of
composers Bach, Handel, Purcell, Pachelbel, Corelli, and others. The section will begin with a
discussion of the art, culture, and general philosophy of music during this time period followed
by a discussion of vocal genres (oratorio, cantata, and opera) and instrumental genres (the
suite, and sonata).
Related music theory concepts will include an introduction to key signatures, major and minor
scales, and the circle of fifths. This will also include a short discussion of the elements of the
fugue, and compositional devices like the sequence.
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CLASSICAL PERIOD MUSIC
This section will cover the works of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, focusing on the
development of vocal genres (including opera) and instrumental genres (including the sonata).
In addition, new genres of the concerto and symphony will be covered.
ROMANTIC MUSIC
The most extensive section of the semester will begin with a discussion of the chamber music
of early eighteenth century composers Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin, and Liszt.
The section will continue with an overview of the continuing development of opera, including
the work of Verdi, Puccini, and Wagner and cover new genres of ballet and program music
with the works of composers Berlioz, Strauss, and Tchaikovsky.
Music from the second half of the eighteenth century will include works by late Romantic
composers Brahms and Tchaikovsky, and nationalist works by Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky,
Smetana, and others.
The development of harmony and form during this period will be covered as it relates to the
works discussed.
TWENTIETH CENTURY ART MUSIC
Lectures will cover the many styles of art music during the twentieth century, beginning with
works by early twentieth century composers Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky,
Bartok, Schoenberg, and others. Impressionism, neo-Romanticism, expressionism, and
primitivism will be examined along with neoclassicism and 12-tone music.
The section will continue with works by composers of second half of the twentieth century,
including Varèse, Crumb, Cage, Copland, and others.
A short discussion of the radical development of theoretical concepts will focus on rhythm
(including ostinato complex, polyrhythm), harmony (including polytonality), and serialism as
they relate to the works during this period.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Week 1
Mon 2/2
Wed 4/2
Mon 9/2
Wed 11/9
Mon 16/2
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
Wed 18/2
Mon 23/2
Wed 25/2
Mon 2/3
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
Wed 5/3
Mon 9/3
Wed 11/3
Mon 16/3
Wed 18/3
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
Mon 23/3
Wed 25/3
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
Intro, Medieval Music I (Ch. 7 pg 51-55, 2 pg 10-11, 3 pg 16)
Medieval Music II (Ch. 8, 4 pg 24)
Renaissance Music I (Ch. 9, 3 pg. 17)
Renaissance Music II (Ch. 9 cont.)
Baroque Music I (Ch. 10); SELF-TEST 1 (available on
LMES)
Baroque Music II (Ch. 10 cont, 11)
Baroque Music III (Ch. 12)
Baroque Music IV (Ch. 13, 14)
Classical Period Music I (Ch. 15, 16); SELF-TEST 2
(available on LMES)
Classical Period Music II (Ch. 17, 18)
Classical Period Music III (Ch. 19, 20)
Classical Period Music IV (Ch. 21)
Romantic Music I (Ch. 22, 23)
MID-TERM EXAM (during regularly scheduled Lecture
period)
Romantic Music II (Ch. 24)
Romantic Music III (Ch. 25)
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Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 10
Week 11
(ALL
LECTURES
CANCELLED
IN ORDER
TO ATTEND
IC2015
EVENTS)
Mon 30/3
L 1, 2
Wed 1/4
Mon 6/4
Wed 8/4
Mon 13/4
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
L 1, 2
Wed 15/4
Mon 20/4
L 1, 2
Tues 21/4
Wed 22/4
Thurs 23/4
Fri 24/4
Sat 25/4
Sun 26/4
Week 12
(ALL
LECTURES
CANCELLED
IN ORDER
TO ATTEND
IC2015
EVENTS)
Mon 27/4
Tues 28/4
Wed 29/4
Thurs 30/4
Fri 1/5
Sat 2/5
Sun 3/5
Week 13
Mon 4/5
L 1, 2
Wed 6/5
L 1, 2
Romantic Music IV (Ch. 25); SELF-TEST 3 (available on
LMES)
Romantic Music V (Ch. 27, 28)
MID-TERM BREAK
MID-TERM BREAK
Twentieth Century Art Music I (Ch. 30, 31); Intro to IC2015;
SELF-TEST 4 (available on LMES)
Twentieth Century Art Music II (Ch. 32), Intro to IC2015
IC2015 Open Discussions
Lo Ka Chung Building LT
IC2015 Open Discussions
Lo Ka Chung Building LT
IC2015 Open Discussions
IC2015 Lunchtime Lecture (12:30pm)
Lo Ka Chung Building LT
IC2015 Open Discussions
Lo Ka Chung Building LT
IC2015 Open Discussions
Lo Ka Chung Building LT
The Intimacy of Creativity 2015 – Preview Concert 1
(8pm – Multipurpose Hall, Cheng Yu Tung Building,
HKUST)
The Intimacy of Creativity 2015 – World Premiere Concert 1
(4pm – HK City Hall Theatre)
IC2015 Open Discussions
Lo Ka Chung Building LT
IC2015 Open Discussions
Lo Ka Chung Building LT
IC2015 Open Discussions
IC2015 Lunchtime Lecture (12:30pm)
Lo Ka Chung Building LT
IC2015 Open Discussions
Lo Ka Chung Building LT
IC2015 Open Discussions
Lo Ka Chung Building LT
The Intimacy of Creativity 2015 – Preview Concert 2
(8pm – Multipurpose Hall, Cheng Yu Tung Building,
HKUST)
The Intimacy of Creativity 2014 – World Premiere Concert 2
(4pm – HK City Hall Theatre)
Twentieth Century Art Music III (Ch. 33); SELF-TEST 5
(available on LMES)
Twentieth Century Art Music IV (Ch. 34, Ch. 36, 3 pg. 19);
HAND IN CONCERT REPORTS
FINAL EXAM:
Location/Time/Date TBD
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