TOURO COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
NEW YORK SCHOOL OF CAREER AND APPLIED STUDIES
DEPARTMENT: Art
COURSE TITLE: History of Music I
COURSE NUMBER: GCA 133
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Music I: Basic Listening
CREDIT HOURS: 4
DEVELOPER: Irene Gordon, Michael Sahl and Members of the Arts Faculty
LAST UPDATE: January 20, 2004
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The history of music, beginning with the first civilizations, including Greece, Rome; and
including the Jewish liturgical tradition and the traditional music of Western Civilization up to
1900.
COURSE/DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES
The goals of this course will include:
understanding the role of music in a society
understanding the role of the composer, the producers, the players and the audience in the
evolution of music
appreciating the various genres and styles of music
being able to relate music to other cultural forms
analysis of specific musical compositions from different periods
identifying the great music literature of the periods studied.
COURSE/INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
1. To promote study of traditional liberal arts and sciences;
2. To foster an appreciation of scholarship and enhance research skills in Music;
3. To further professional and pre-professional career interests of students in the field(s) of
Music;
4. To develop critical reading and listening skills
5. To foster analytical and quantitative thinking;
6. To promote a sensitivity to ethical issues and promote moral reasoning;
7. To prepare students to communicate clearly and effectively in written form;
8. To prepare students to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken form;
9. To foster students’ abilities to access and evaluate information objectively and
effectively;
10. To foster a respect for and appreciation of cultural diversity
COURSE CONTENT
a. Music in History
b. Music in Society
c. The role of the composer, producers, players and audience in the production of music.
d. Greek and Roman Music
e. Jewish liturgical Style
f. Medieval European music
g. Renaissance Music
h. Baroque Music
I. Classical Music
j. Romantic Music
k .Folk Music
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS:
Collections of CDs; records, cassettes and books are available in the Touro and public libraries.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Midterm and final exams; readings and oral reports; listening exercises; attendance at concerts;
independent study.
Out-of-class and Independent study will be encouraged.
GRADING GUIDELINES
Students are expected to attend every class. Class participation is an important factor in grading.
METHODOLOGY
Lectures, textbook, audio and audio-visual tapes.
COURSE TEXT(S)
Title: The Enjoyment of Music: and Introduction to Perceptive Listening
Author: Joseph Machlis
Pub. Date: 1999
Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton
ISBN #: 0393972992
Title: An Introduction to Music
Author: Miller, Hugh
Pub. Date: 1999
Publisher: Harper and Row
ISBN #:
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Title: Exploring Music Literature
Author: Fink, Michael
Pub. Date: 1999
Publisher: Schirmer
ISBN #:
Title: Encyclopedia of Twentieth Century Music
Author: Griffiths, Paul
Pub. Date: 1986
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
ISBN #:
Title: A Concise History of Western Music
Author: Hanning, Barbara
Pub. Date: 1999
Publisher: Norton
ISBN #:
Title: Music In Our World
Author: White, Gary et. al
Pub. Date: 2000
Publisher: McGraw Hill
ISBN #:
RELATED WEB SITES
There are plentiful resources in this field on the Internet. The Web Pages listed below are a
beginning. Hyperlinks to other sites are available and easily understood. We expect that our
faculty (and our students!) will be adding numerous items to this list as the course proceeds.
Callon, Gordon J. Site Map: Renaissance and Baroque Music
Composers: Web Site: http://plato.acadiau.ca/courses/musi/callon/2233/composer.htm
Music Instruction Software: Free Music Software Web Site:
http://cctr.umkc.edu/userx/bhugh/musicold.html
Study Web: Arts: Music Web Site: www.studyweb.com/links/1817/html
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TOURO COLLEGE COURSE OUTLINE
NEW YORK SCHOOL OF CAREER AND APPLIED STUDIES
DEPARTMENT: Art
COURSE TITLE: History of Music I
COURSE NUMBER: GCA 133
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Music I: Basic Listening
CREDIT HOURS: 4
SEMESTER : Fall, 2003
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The history of music, beginning with the first civilizations, including Greece, Rome; and
including the Jewish liturgical tradition and the traditional music of Western Civilization up to
1900.
COURSE/DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES
The goals of this course will include:
understanding the role of music in a society
understanding the role of the composer, the producers, the players and the audience in the
evolution of music
appreciating the various genres and styles of music
being able to relate music to other cultural forms
analysis of specific musical compositions from different periods
identifying the great music literature of the periods studied.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Midterm and final exams; readings and oral reports; listening exercises; attendance at concerts;
independent study.
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Out-of-class and Independent study will be encouraged.
GRADING GUIDELINES
Students are expected to attend every class. Class participation is an important factor in grading.
COURSE TEXT(S)
Title: The Enjoyment of Music: and Introduction to Perceptive Listening
Author: Joseph Machlis
Pub. Date: 1999
Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton
ISBN #: 0393972992
Title: An Introduction to Music
Author: Miller, Hugh
Pub. Date: 1999
Publisher: Harper and Row
ISBN #:
2
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Title: Exploring Music Literature
Author: Fink, Michael
Pub. Date: 1999
Publisher: Schirmer
ISBN #:
Title: Encyclopedia of Twentieth Century Music
Author: Griffiths, Paul
Pub. Date: 1986
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
ISBN #:
Title: A Concise History of Western Music
Author: Hanning, Barbara
Pub. Date: 1999
Publisher: Norton
ISBN #:
Title: Music In Our World
Author: White, Gary et. al
Pub. Date: 2000
Publisher: McGraw Hill
ISBN #:
RELATED WEB SITES
There are plentiful resources in this field on the Internet. The Web Pages listed below are a
beginning. Hyperlinks to other sites are available and easily understood. We expect that our
faculty (and our students!) will be adding numerous items to this list as the course proceeds.
Callon, Gordon J. Site Map: Renaissance and Baroque Music
Composers: Web Site: http://plato.acadiau.ca/courses/musi/callon/2233/composer.htm
Music Instruction Software: Free Music Software Web Site:
http://cctr.umkc.edu/userx/bhugh/musicold.html
Study Web: Arts: Music Web Site: www.studyweb.com/links/1817/html
COURSE CONTENT
a. Music in History
b. Music in Society
c. The role of the composer, producers, players and audience in the production of music.
d. Greek and Roman Music
e. Jewish liturgical Style
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f. Medieval European music
g. Renaissance Music
h. Baroque Music
I. Classical Music
j. Romantic Music
k .Folk Music
ATTENDANCE & MAKE-UP POLICIES
Students are expected to attend every class. Class participation is an important factor in grading.
Instructor is required to make up any missed classes by arranging a make up date otr by
providing a substitute instructor.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Readings and oral reports; listening exercises; attendance at concerts; independent study.
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