Music History II Syllabus

The primary goal of this course will be to give the student detailed understanding of the development of Western Music from the mid 16th century to the mid 18th century. Understanding the major trends in Western music as well as its function in society, and examination of the parallels with other fine arts is a further goal. The focus of the course will be the study of musical literature. Major works from all instrumental and vocal genres will be studied from historical, theoretical, and social perspectives. The course will place a high degree of emphasis on listening.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

	J. Peter Burkholder Donald J. Grout Claude V. Palisca A History of Western Music, 7th ed. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., 2006
*We will be using only PAGES 300-565 for this course.*
The companion to A History of Western Music, 7th ed. is the two-volume Norton Anthology of Western Music, 5th ed. It includes 172 historically significant scores, 71 of them new to this edition, with a strengthened emphasis on twentieth-century music.

	J. Peter Burkholder Claude V. Palisca Norton Anthology of WESTERN MUSIC, 5th ed. New York, NY: W.W. Norton, 2005
Vol.1: Ancient to Baroque 0-393-97990-3 paper • 2005	NOTE: The ISBN provided are for the paperback editions without the CDs	Vol.2: Classic to Modern 0-393-92562-5 paper • 2005
Dr. Baird will provide study copies of the CD set required for this course . . . CD’s 3-9.

Textbook websites:
http://www2.wwnorton.com/college/music/grout7/outlines/index.htm

http://www.wwnorton.com/web/listenonline
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A listening test will be given as part of the Final: (100 points of the 300 total which comprise the final exam) The student must identify the Name of the Piece, the Name of the Composer and the Genre of the piece. All pieces are from the CDs 3-9. Play these CDs while you are studying and become as familiar with them as you can.

Extra Credit Option
If the student desires to bring up his/her grade, ONE INCREMENT (eg. C+ to C) s/he may do so by attending two classical music concerts * and by submitting WELL WRITTEN two-page "Musical Reviews" which reflect Cliff Leaman's rules and procedures in HOW TO WRITE A MUSICAL REVIEW. TWO accepted and well written Musical Reviews can result in a raise in the Final grade for the class. You are encouraged to attend classical concerts in the Philadelphia area including the series from Philomel, Tempesta di Mare and others.

You may choose any of the FREE Wednesday Concerts on the Camden Campus
Location: Mallery Room: Time 12 noon-1:00

50:700:292: History of Music II Music of 1650 to 1850 Spring 2009

50:700:292: History of Music II
Music of 1650 to 1850
Spring 2009