M653:  Music of the Baroque Period

Fall 2006

Indiana University     School of Music

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Instructor: 

Dr. A. Smith

Class Meetings: 

M344

MWF 11:15-12:05 am

Office Hours: 

M325E

Wednesday, 3:30-4:30

Email Address:

 aosmith@indiana.edu

Office Phone:

 855-8278
 

 

 

 In this course we will study the genres, forms and styles of the Baroque period, roughly 1600-1750. Beginning with an introduction to the Baroque aesthetic, this class will cover secular vocal music (madrigal, cantata, and opera), sacred vocal music (mass, oratorio, and cantata) and instrumental music (keyboard genres, sonata, and concerto), and will conclude with a preview of the galant style. Within each category or genre, attention will be given to historical context, style, performance practice, drama, staging and text (where appropriate). Materials for study will be drawn from scores, recordings, and primary and secondary source materials. Students are expected to complete all reading and listening assignments, and to participate in daily class discussions. Understanding of the material will be determined based on class discussions, listening quizzes, short writing assignments, a midterm and a final exam.

If any student will require assistance or appropriate academic accommodations for a disability, please contact me during my office hours or by individual appointment. You must have established your eligibility for disability support services through the Office of Disabled Student Services in 096 Franklin Hall, 855-7578.

Textbooks

Available at IU Bookstore:

David Schulenberg, Music of the Baroque. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.

David Schulenberg, Music of the Baroque:  An Anthology of Scores.  New York:  Oxford University Press, 2001.

Additional readings will be found on course reserves in the music library. 

Grading

Listening Quizzes

20%

Writing Assignments

15%

Midterm Exam

25%

Final Exam

30%

Attendance and Participation

10%

Class Policies

Students will only be allowed to make up exams in cases of medical or other unforeseen emergencies.  Students must make arrangements with me as soon as possible, and demonstrate evidence of having received medical attention (such as a doctor's note), or other appropriate documentation.

If you have a conflict with a scheduled exam as a result of a religious holiday that you observe, please contact me as soon as possible.  Please consult the University’s policy on religious holidays.

Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. It is the student’s responsibility to learn Indiana University’s Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, which defines academic misconduct. Any student caught cheating on exams or plagiarizing any portion of the research paper will receive a failing grade

Important Dates

Quizzes:

Monday, 9/11

Monday, 9/25

Monday, 10/9

Monday, 11/13

Writing Assignments:

Friday, 9/29

Monday, 11/6

Friday, 12/1

Exams:

Midterm Exam, Monday, 10/16

Final Exam, Friday, 12/15, 2:45 - 4:45 p.m.

 

 

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Last revised: Thursday September 14, 2006