STUDY GUIDE FOR FINAL

First off, two of you have come to me saying that you will be out of town and need to take the final. I will email you a copy of the final exam through your savannah state email. If this is wrong you need to send me the correct email by Monday at 5:00PM. I will send the test out at 6:00PM. They are due back to me through email at 8:00 PM that same day. With that being said, here is the study guide...

There will be most narrative questions on the exam. Don't worry, it's nothing you have not had before. The final will cover the classical, jazz, rock and roll era, as well as the disco era. So...if you were not in class then you need to get your notes from someone. Also, there will be questions pertaining to the "Dreamgirls" musical that was viewed in class on Wednesday and Thursday.

There will also be multiple choice questions as well. Happy studying and I will see you all on Monday!!!

CANCELLATION OF CLASS

DUE TO WORKING ON THE A/C, Class will be cancelled on Friday 7/9/2010. I will see all you the following Tuesday.

Jazz and Rock and Roll Study Guide

Originally an American musical genre which enjoyed popularity from the late 1800s to around 1920.

Ragtime fell off when Jazz hit the big sceneRagtime is a descendant of jigs and musical marches played by black bands.Many Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) Bands got their start from the ragtime era...

"Novelty Ragtime" involved the use of a rolling scroll on old pianos allowing the performer almost complete creative freedom, since the music was nothing more than hollow chords or what is now refferred to as fake sheets.

Composers that you will need to be familiar with are:Scott Joplin- the most famous ragtime composer by far. Famous for "Maple Leaf Rag" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMAtL7n_-rc)and the "Entertainer."(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPmruHc4S9Q&feature=related)

Jelly Roll Morton- jazz pianist, bandleader and composer. Famous for Black Bottom Blues and Buddy Bolden's Blues

Tom Turpin- African-American composer of ragtime music. He was so large in stature (6'4", 300lbs.) that his piano had to be raised on bricks to accomodate his stomach. He is also a Savannah, GA native

Also, be familiar with minstrel shows and their aspects. They will be discussed...

As for Rock and Roll, be familiar with the following topics...

Rock n Roll genre of music that evolved in the United States after World War II.composed of blues, gospel, folk, and country musicarrived at the time of technological change...after the development of the electric guitar, microphone, and the amplifier.

Rockabilly- refers to the type of rock and roll music that was played and recorded in the mid-1950s by white singers such as Elvis Pressley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis, who drew mainly on the country roots of music.American Bandstand- a term used for television show which premiered in the 1950's. It usually catered to teenagers and socially dictated everything from clothing, music, dances, and dialogue.

Royalty Cluase (Compulsory License)-usually when a government forces the holder of a copyright, patent, or other exclusive right to grant use to state or others. This law is still in effect today.Covers-partial re-writes of a song. Usually done by speeding up the tempo and the backbeat. See example: (Big Mama Thorton http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70b25AOZunE&feature=related) (Elvis Pressley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQyHYGUJnuc&feature=related)

Doo Wop- one of the most popular forms of Rock n Roll. Featured multi-part vocal harmonies and meaningless vocal background lyrics. Still used in movies and musicals (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bwzw9wVB10&feature=PlayList&p=E7A15F7277155D5F&index=3) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cHB3Rbz1OI)

Also be familiar and able to speak on these terms:

• Hop - a social gathering usually segregated, where music was played
• American Bandstand
• Difference between "covering" and "sampling"
• Issues gathered during the viewing of the "Hairspray" musical...

Music Appreciation Summer II (part 5)

Music Appreciation Summer II (part 4)

Music Appreciation Summer II (part 3)

Music Appreciation Summer II (part 2)

Music Appreciation Summer II (part 1)

COURSE SYLLABI

Savannah State University

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Department of Liberal Arts

MUSC 1101-01 Music Appreciation

Summer II 2010

Monday - Friday 10:00AM-12:00PM

Instructor: Prof. Bratcher

Office: Kennedy 106

Office Hours: By appointment

Email: bratchern@savannahstate.edu

Student Learning Outcomes: To gain an appreciation of Western Classical Music including Jazz and its influence throughout today’s musical spectrum.

Course Goals: Students will lean the historical origins of Classical and Jazz music by reading assignments and listening to various musical works in and outside of class.

Course Goals: Students will learn the historical origins of Classical and Jazz music by reading assignments, listening to various musical works in and outside of class, and several projects.

Course Objectives:

· To demonstrate or articulate an understanding of the elements of music

· To demonstrate or articulate an understanding of how elements combine to create music

· To recognize and compare various style periods including composers

· To recognize a specific style period of music through listening

· To clearly identify instrumental groupings visually and aurally

Course Description: A historical survey of the development of music, intended to provide a background for the understanding and application of music. Music to be studied will include American Popular Music (Blues, Jazz, Rock) as well as the different style periods of Classical Music.

Text/Workbook Materials: Perspectives on Music, Donald C. Meyer (text comes with a CD set for listening assignments), 978-1877761508 ISBN $45 (this is recommended as a text)

Attendance: “Credit may or may not be awarded for any course if the number of absences exceeds the number of times that the class meets per week. Students who exceed the allowed number of absences in any course may receive a grade of “F” Savannah State University Catalog 2002-2006

2 Tardies = 1 unexcused absence

Grading:

90-100% A

80-89% B

70-79% C

60-69% D

59& Below F

Grading Policies:

Class assignments: 15%

4 Tests: 15% each

Final exam: 20%

Attendance: 5%

Class preparation: Students will come to class having read the assigned material listed on the course calendar. If the calendar changes, the instructor will assign the reading for the following class. This information will be listed on the Music Appreciation BLOG at http://bratchersummermusic.blogspot.com and will be updated regularly. Please be sure to check back frequently.

Make-up exams: I have a “visual” policy for make-up exams. If I can “visually” see your legitimate excuse (i.e. doctor’s note, obituary, wedding program, letter from fraternity/sorority sponsor, bar mitzvah program, etc.) then we can work a make-up exam out. This, however, is left to the discretion of the instructor.

Listening Assignments: Each class will cover the reading material for the day as well as the listening examples in the book. Students will be expected to listen to music examples as part of the homework. CD’s are included as part of the purchase of the textbook. Listening guides are provided in the book and it is recommended that the student follow along in the book while listening to the assignment.

DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS: If a student has a documented and/or declared disability or any significant learning or health impairment, reasonable accommodations (support) will be provided if requested by the student according to the recommendations of The Office of Counseling and Disability Services: (912) 356-2202, Room 233, 2^nd Floor King Frazier Annex.

Honor Code: All students are expected to do their own work in class. This includes homework, tests, projects and other work assigned by the instructor. Any work deemed not to be the student’s own will be treated as an honor code violation. Refer to the Savannah State University 2006-07 catalogue for further clarification.

CELL PHONES AND MP3 PLAYERS OF ALL KINDS WILL BE TURNED OFF AND PUT AWAY, INCLUDING BLU-TOOTH HEADSETS AND EAR PHONES OR BUDS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN POINT DEDUCTION FROM QUIZZES AND TESTS.