2010 Spring MUSIC 125-01
Bulletin Course Description Explores the elements, forms, and genres of the European and American traditions from the sixteenth to the twenty-first century, with attention to the growing dialogue between this ''classical'' repertoire and popular genres of the past century. Instructor: Davidson, Gilliam, or staff
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Title LISTEN TO MUSIC: EUR/AMER TRAD Department MUSIC Course Number 2010 Spring 125 Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Todd,R Larry Prerequisites Course Homepage bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/listen/
Synopsis of course content
This course will give you an overview of classical music, stretching over
centuries of European and American history. You will learn to distinguish
composers from Bach to Duke Ellington, and Mozart and Beethoven to
Gershwin. You will acquire knowledge about common elements of Western
music such as melody, rhythm and harmony, and learn to distinguish
different musical styles through the historical contexts in
which they arose. No matter which career path you choose, this knowledge
will broaden your musical awareness, and enhance your understanding of
how today's various musical practices came to be--from the symphony hall
to the opera stage, and film music to today's popular trends.
Textbooks
to be assigned
Assignments
Will include listening and reading.
Exams
There will be a mid-term and two listening quizzes.
Term Papers
Two short papers.
Grade to be based on
Grade will be based on class presentation, listening quizzes, midterm and two
short papers.
