2010 - 2011 BACH
High School Level Music Courses
High School Level Music Courses
An Introduction to Western Music History
Instructor J.P. Farrell
Phone 830-537-3236
E-mail music_history@boernefamilymusic.com
Location: First Baptist Church of Boerne Time: Thursdays 9:15 – 10:15am (First class 9 September, 2010)
Text: History of Western Music (Donald J. Grout) Any ed. 5-7
Description: This introductory course will provide an overview to the study of Western music history from 1600-1820. Included in this course will be representative composers, works, and genres as well as significant concepts and issues. Emphasis will be placed on listening to selective compositions and exploring various musical devices used in each genre. There will be several listening quizzes and a final research paper covering a topic to be determined by the student and instructor.
Requirements: None
Resources: www.boernefamilymusic.com/music-history-class
Supplemental weekly handouts
Evaluation: Four Listening Quizzes (15%)
Four Short Quizzes (15%)
Midterm Examination (30%)
Final Paper (40%)
Instructor J.P. Farrell
Phone 830-537-3236
E-mail music_history@boernefamilymusic.com
Location: First Baptist Church of Boerne Time: Thursdays 9:15 – 10:15am (First class 9 September, 2010)
Text: History of Western Music (Donald J. Grout) Any ed. 5-7
Description: This introductory course will provide an overview to the study of Western music history from 1600-1820. Included in this course will be representative composers, works, and genres as well as significant concepts and issues. Emphasis will be placed on listening to selective compositions and exploring various musical devices used in each genre. There will be several listening quizzes and a final research paper covering a topic to be determined by the student and instructor.
Requirements: None
Resources: www.boernefamilymusic.com/music-history-class
Supplemental weekly handouts
Evaluation: Four Listening Quizzes (15%)
Four Short Quizzes (15%)
Midterm Examination (30%)
Final Paper (40%)
