McMaster University, The School of the Arts

Music 1A03: Introduction to the History of Music 1

Fall 2014
Sept. 5- Dec. 3
Monday, Wednesday 2:30-3:20pm , Friday 4:30- 5:20 pm
ITB 137


Instructor: David Gerry
Phone: 905-525-9140, x. 23668
e-mail: gerrydw@mcmaster.ca
Office: TSH 416 hours: t.b.a

In this course we will examine the history of Western European music from c.
800- c.1750. . The material will be presented through lectures, weekly readings
from the assigned textbook and weekly listening from the assigned text.

Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
Define main developments & terms relating to the history of European
music (c. 800- c. 1750)
Aurally recognize stylistic characteristics of various periods of European
music (c. 800-1750)
Aurally recognize specific compositions from the periods under study
Discover new styles of music and be able to discuss your preferences

Required Materials:

Thomas Forrest Kelly, Music Then and Now, W.W. Norton Co.

Focus of lectures:
Will be posted on the Avenue to Learn course site

Evaluation

In-class Test #1 Oct. 3 20%
In-class Test #2 Nov. 3 20%
Concert review due Nov.21 20%
Final Exam to be scheduled 40%


Students are required to write tests and submit assignments on the dates indicated. Late
assignments will be deducted 10% per class-day late (assignments must be submitted
during class-time to the instructor or they will be considered late). Alternate test dates for
individual students will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. In such cases,
appropriate documentation may be required, and if it is not provided, students risk
forfeiting the mark for the course requirement.


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concert report:
-attend concert
-report format tba