Music Appreciation
Music Appreciation
Instructor: Meiko Ozeki
Office Hours: Any time she’s in her office/room but don’t abuse this.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
This course is intended to expose you to a variety of music and musical experiences through lecture, and experiencing (a whole lot of listening). We will address music not only in its own terms, but also its place in the world when it was written (socially, philosophically, politically). By the end of the semester, you should have acquired a general knowledge of musical styles and a vocabulary with which to describe music.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Text: The Enjoyment of Music
Other: A good set of ears, a composition notebook for reactionary writing
GRADING CRITERIA
1) You will be required to attend at least three musical performances, i.e., concerts, recitals, etc.and write separate reports of them. Reports must be handed in one week after the performance takes place. We can log this if you guys want and they'll probably be open to the rest of the student body as well. Ideas for concerts are appreciated. One of these performances will probably be Vocaloid if I can swing it.
A FEW WORDS OF ADVICE
1) You can't listen to the assigned music too much! Listen to the assigned works before class, and listen to them repeatedly; there is a lot to be learned from that alone. This will also make listening tests much easier. Do the same with the reading assignments - they can also help you out with the listening.
2) Keep a notebook in which you write about the listening assignments. Describe what you hear (this will become easier as you learn about an effective musical vocabulary) and jot down questions that you have or things you don't understand.
3) Don't be afraid to ask questions in class. Chances are, you are not the only person who needs an answer to your question. The more you inquire, the more you will end up learning and appreciating the music.
4) Don't hesitate to come and ask me questions during my office hours. I want to help you understand and enjoy this music as much as possible. We musicians need informed and appreciative audiences, you know!
COURSE OUTLINE
This is an outline of what we will be covering this semester. Be ready for adjustments to the schedule if they become necessary. Important changes will be announced well in advance. Reading, listening, and writing assignments will be given in class.
Topics:
1
Course introduction
Elements of music: rhythm, melody and harmony
2
Elements of music: texture, form
Performing media: instruments and voices
3
Writing about music
Intro. to Medieval and Renaissance music
Elements of Music Quiz
4
Introduction to Baroque Music
Baroque opera
5
Bach and Handel
6
Introduction to Classical music: Classical forms
Music of Haydn and Mozart
Early Music Quiz
7
Music of Haydn and Mozart (continued)
Beethoven
Concert Report #1
8
Introduction to Romantic music
9
Programmatic Music
Romantic opera
10
The music of Brahms
Nationalism
11
Late Romanticism: Transition to the 20th Century
20th Century “isms”: Expressionism, Impressionism
12
20th Century “isms”: Expressionism, Impressionism (continued)
Stravinsky: Primitivism and Neoclassicism
Romantic Music Quiz (May 6)
13
Influence of folk music and music from other cultures in the 20th Century
Music in America
14
Jazz: Roots and early
Music and the World Wars/Great Depression
15
Jazz: Modern/Studio/whatever not covered last week
Life as a modern musician
16
Modern Music: Pop, modern country, etc
Concert Report #2
17-etc
Focusing on different cultures of music: Suggestions welcome. i.e: India, Japan, China, Africa, Mexico, etc...
Concert Report #3 is sometime... idek way in the future maaan
Instructor: Meiko Ozeki
Office Hours: Any time she’s in her office/room but don’t abuse this.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
This course is intended to expose you to a variety of music and musical experiences through lecture, and experiencing (a whole lot of listening). We will address music not only in its own terms, but also its place in the world when it was written (socially, philosophically, politically). By the end of the semester, you should have acquired a general knowledge of musical styles and a vocabulary with which to describe music.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Text: The Enjoyment of Music
Other: A good set of ears, a composition notebook for reactionary writing
GRADING CRITERIA
1) You will be required to attend at least three musical performances, i.e., concerts, recitals, etc.and write separate reports of them. Reports must be handed in one week after the performance takes place. We can log this if you guys want and they'll probably be open to the rest of the student body as well. Ideas for concerts are appreciated. One of these performances will probably be Vocaloid if I can swing it.
A FEW WORDS OF ADVICE
1) You can't listen to the assigned music too much! Listen to the assigned works before class, and listen to them repeatedly; there is a lot to be learned from that alone. This will also make listening tests much easier. Do the same with the reading assignments - they can also help you out with the listening.
2) Keep a notebook in which you write about the listening assignments. Describe what you hear (this will become easier as you learn about an effective musical vocabulary) and jot down questions that you have or things you don't understand.
3) Don't be afraid to ask questions in class. Chances are, you are not the only person who needs an answer to your question. The more you inquire, the more you will end up learning and appreciating the music.
4) Don't hesitate to come and ask me questions during my office hours. I want to help you understand and enjoy this music as much as possible. We musicians need informed and appreciative audiences, you know!
COURSE OUTLINE
This is an outline of what we will be covering this semester. Be ready for adjustments to the schedule if they become necessary. Important changes will be announced well in advance. Reading, listening, and writing assignments will be given in class.
Topics:
1
Course introduction
Elements of music: rhythm, melody and harmony
2
Elements of music: texture, form
Performing media: instruments and voices
3
Writing about music
Intro. to Medieval and Renaissance music
Elements of Music Quiz
4
Introduction to Baroque Music
Baroque opera
5
Bach and Handel
6
Introduction to Classical music: Classical forms
Music of Haydn and Mozart
Early Music Quiz
7
Music of Haydn and Mozart (continued)
Beethoven
Concert Report #1
8
Introduction to Romantic music
9
Programmatic Music
Romantic opera
10
The music of Brahms
Nationalism
11
Late Romanticism: Transition to the 20th Century
20th Century “isms”: Expressionism, Impressionism
12
20th Century “isms”: Expressionism, Impressionism (continued)
Stravinsky: Primitivism and Neoclassicism
Romantic Music Quiz (May 6)
13
Influence of folk music and music from other cultures in the 20th Century
Music in America
14
Jazz: Roots and early
Music and the World Wars/Great Depression
15
Jazz: Modern/Studio/whatever not covered last week
Life as a modern musician
16
Modern Music: Pop, modern country, etc
Concert Report #2
17-etc
Focusing on different cultures of music: Suggestions welcome. i.e: India, Japan, China, Africa, Mexico, etc...
Concert Report #3 is sometime... idek way in the future maaan