Course
Description

Development of listening skills for understanding elements of musical style in historical perspective and significance of music as fine art.

Methods of Course Instruction

1. Understand the concept of combining the elements to create music.

2. Be able to identify the differences between the various musical forms (i.e. return forms, strophic form, additive forms, etc.).

3. Be able to identify the differences between the various musical genres (i.e. symphony, concerto, song cycle, overture, mass, madrigal, etc.)

4. Understand the historical aspects, compositional tenets or conventions of each style period.

5. Develop and apply the vocabulary used to describe music.

35 Assessments        37%
4 Assignments           12%
Concert Report          5%
Midterm Exam           23%
Final Exam                 23%

Materials

Required

Text(s)
EmusicAppreciation.
The materials used for this course are online.  There are two CDs included which give you access to the online instruction materials.


Note: The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Alternative source where materials should be obtained: http://www.student.connect4education.com/
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Exams
Requirements

short quizzes about each reading segment - No proctoring required - No Proctoring required

Dates of Exams

Midterm -- December 10

Final exam -- December 26