Music 4 - Music Appreciation

Section #89044
Spring 2016
Days: T TH
Class Hours: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Options For Youth

SYLLABUS
Instructor: Roberto Hermosillo, M.M.
Email: Roberto.hermosillo@chaffey.edu

Course Description:
A survey of western classical music or art music throughout the
different periods of history. The student will gain knowledge of the
variety of art music as it relates to other art forms and philosophies
from each period of time.

Required Text:
Listening to Music (7th Ed.) by Craig Wright

Grading:
Midterm 20%
Final Exam 25%
2 Concert Reports 15%
80-89%
10 Quizzes 15%
79%
10 Listening/Written Assignments (LWA) 20%
60-69%
Class Participation 5%
Below 60%

Grading Scale:
A = 90-100%
B=
C = 70D=
F=

Expectations and Rules

I expect all students to attend every class on time, to pay
attention, and to stay until the end of the class. Since this course
requires a great amount of listening, it is essential that the student is
present at all times. As mentioned under grading, student participation
is part of the grade; therefore, frequent tardiness or absences will
result in a lower grade. If the situation arises, the student must initiate
drop procedures.
The student will be required to attend 2 professional or collegelevel classical concerts and write a 2-page report for each of them.
Proof of attendance such as a ticket stub or program must be attached
to the paper. All assignments should be typed, double-spaced, and
turned in on time in order to receive credit.
No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom. The use of all
electronic devices is not allowed during class. This includes cell
phones, laptops, ipads, etc All phones must be put in silent mode,
not in vibrate, but in silent, and texting is completely prohibited during
class. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated, and it will result in you
being dropped from the class. Any form of plagiarism or cheating is
prohibited and it will result in an F grade. In the case that an exam or a
quiz has to be made up it must be done within the week, and the
student must present proof of a valid excuse.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of Music-4 (grade C or higher):

Students will apply critical thinking in the creation, analysis, and

interpretation of music.
Students will be able to identify orchestral instruments.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of musical style.
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of
classical composers.

Class Schedule and Assignments:

Jan-12

Introduction. The Power of Music, Read Ch. 1

Jan-14

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Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony. Read Ch. 2

Jan-19

Color, Texture, and Form. Read Ch. 3

Jan-21
Jan-26
Jan-28
Feb-2
Feb-4
Feb-9
Feb-11
Feb-16
Feb-18
Feb-23
Feb-25
Mar-1
Mar-3
Mar-8
Mar-10
Mar-15
Mar-17
Mar-22
Mar-24
Mar-29
Mar-31
Apr-5
Apr-7
Apr-12
Apr-14
Apr-19

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Musical Style, and Orchestral Instruments. Read Ch. 4

Quiz #1. Medieval Music: Gregorian Chant, Machaunt. Read
Ch. 5. LWA #1
Quiz#2. Renaissance Music: Introduction. Read Ch. 6
Renaissance Music: Deprez, Palestrina. LWA #2

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Quiz #3. Baroque Music: Introduction. Read Ch. 7

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Baroque: Instrumental music: Vivaldi, Corelli, and Pachelbel.

Read Ch. 9
Late Baroque: Bach. Read Ch. 10

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Late Baroque: Handel. Read Ch. 11. LWA #3

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Quiz #4. The Classical Period: Introduction, Instrumental and

Vocal. Read Ch. 12, 16, and 17.
The Classical Period: Haydn and Mozart. Read Ch. 13

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The Classical Period: Forms. Read Ch. 14-15

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Quiz #5. Beethoven: Early Period. Read Ch. 18

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Quiz #6. Romanticism: Introduction. Read Ch. 19

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Baroque: Vocal music. Read Ch. 8

MIDTERM

The Classical Period: More Mozart. LWA #4

Beethoven: Mid-Late Period. LWA #5

SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
Romanticism: Art Song. Read Ch. 20

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Romanticism: Program music. Read Ch. 21

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Romanticism: Piano music. Read Ch. 22

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Romanticism: Realistic Opera. Read Ch. 25. LWA #7

Romanticism: Nationalism. LWA #6

Romanticism: Opera in Italy and Germany. Read Ch. 23-24

Quiz #7. Modern: Impressionism and Exoticism. Read Ch. 27-

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Apr-21
Apr-26
Apr-28
May-3
May-5
May-10
May-12
May-17

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Modern: Early-TwentiethCentury. Read Ch. 29

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Postmodernism. Ch. 32. LWA #8

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American: Second Part. Read Ch. 35. LWA #9

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Modern: Russian/ Eastern European. Read Ch. 30

Quiz #8. American: First Part. Read Ch. 31 & 33.

Quiz #9. Latin American classical music: Ponce, Piazzolla,

Ginastera.
Quiz #10. Film/Video Game: Williams, Koji Kondo. Read Ch.
35. LWA #10
FINAL EXAM, 4:30pm-6:00pm

Final Note: This is a tentative schedule. I will let you know in advance
if there are any changes. Please feel free to contact me if you have any
questions or need extra help.