JAZZ AND POP MUSIC IN AMERICA
COURSE ID: MUL 2380 THREE CREDITS
OFFICE LOCATION AND HOURS: WED 12-1
in the Cafeteria
Instructor: Dr. Donald L. Wilner dwilner@mdc.edu
REQUIRED TEXT- Concise Guide
To Jazz – Sixth Edition, By Mark
Gridley (with CD’s) ISBN: 0-205-67841-6
Other Items needed for class:
notebook, pen, highlighter
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will survey the history of jazz in the United States; with
discussions of the interaction of culture, history, various styles, and
performers. Important musical terms and fundamental musical concepts will be
examined. Aural analytical techniques
will be discussed, as the student will be listening to, identifying, and
critiquing selected recorded performances.
These acquired aural skills will also be utilized for the concert
review.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/GOALS:
The student will
A. Become acquainted with the history of
jazz from its beginning to the 1980’s, including important performers, styles,
terms, etc.,
B. Acquire critical aural analytical skills
related to listening to jazz,
C. Be able to identify selected recordings,
D. Research, write, and present on selected
topics on jazz
METHODS OF EVALUATION
GRADING SYSTEM:
Six 40-point tests- multiple choice WILL INCLUDE QUESTIONS
FROM VIDEOS SEEN IN CLASS 240 points
Six 40 point listening exams 240
ONE 500 WORD ESSAY 200
ONE ORAL PRESENTATION 200
TWO CONCERT REVIEWS (60 points each) 120
TOTAL 1000
Extra Credit Option:
An additional 25 points can be awarded for class participation.
A= 900 TO 1000
B= 800 TO 899
C= 700 TO 799
D= 600 TO 699
F= BELOW 599 (FAILING)
Essays will be graded as follows:
Form (including reference page) 50
Grammar,
spelling, punctuation 50
Content 100
TOTAL 200
ALL ESSAYS MUST BE GIVEN TO THE INSTRUCTOR BY THE END OF CLASS ON THE DUE DATE AND MUST SUBMITTED TO TurnItIn.com (see instructions.) by the deadline.
All essays for this class are FORMAL essays and MUST CONFORM EXACTLY TO THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. The subject will be limited to the current reading assignment. All essays must correctly cite at least five references and at least two of those cannot be from the Internet. Please use only Times New Roman font at 12 point and double space. Be sure to get instructor approval for your essay subject. Include a separate Works Cited page, using either APA or MLA style. No cover sheet please. 500 to 575 words.
Underline your thesis and identify each of the three supporting ideas with numbers.
Do not copy and paste anything. All written work must be original. Essays found to be in violation of this rule will be disqualified and there is no make-up essay. Plagiarism is punishable by EXPULSION!
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED-
NO EXCEPTIONS! DO NOT ASK THE
INSTRUCTOR FOR AN EXCEPTION!
ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
The basis for your oral
presentation (OP) will be a second research outline. It will include a thesis and three supporting facts just like the
essay, except you are not required to write out the 500 word essay. Your OP will last no more than 5-7 minutes,
not including set-up time. Points will
be deducted for anything longer or shorter.
Any set up time, including a Power Point presentation, must be done
before class. Please see the instructor
for sign up sheet and topic approval. For
those who have anxiety doing an oral presentation, a 2nd 500 word
essay is acceptable.
Your OP must be accompanied by a handout for the entire class
which (at the least) includes your thesis, supporting ideas, conclusion, and
references. It should be in outline
form. Like the essays, the OP must cite
at least five references and at least two of those cannot be from the Internet.
Oral Presentations will be graded as follows:
Quality of Thesis and Supporting Ideas, including references 67
Handout 66
Presentation
67
TOTAL 200 points
CLASS POLICY:
THERE WILL BE A 50 POINT PENALITY FOR ANY STUDENT IN THIS
CLASS THAT DOES NOT REGISTER FOR TurnItIn.com BY THE END OF WEEK ONE.
Please come to class on time,
alert, ready to learn and to participate.
This will be part of your grade.
NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALLOWED IN CLASS. Please TURN OFF your cell phone prior to entering the classroom. Don’t even think about texting during class. If you have a reason why you cannot do this, see the instructor. Otherwise, if you have an electronic device that becomes noticeable at any time during class, you will lose any extra credit accumulated at the end of the semester and you may be asked to leave the class.
DO NOT TALK IN CLASS, ESPECIALLY WHEN MUSIC OR A VIDEO IS BEING PLAYED FOR THE CLASS! Please raise your hand if you have a question or would like to make a comment.
Although it is you are strongly urged not to miss an exam you will be allowed to make-up a maximum of 2 exams on the last day of class- time permitting and at the instructor’s discretion. Please see the instructor to sign up for any missed exams as soon as possible
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. If you miss 5 classes, you will be dropped from the class or you will receive an F (whichever comes first.) If you miss a class, it is YOUR responsibility to consult with another student and catch up on what was covered before the next class. You do not need an excuse to miss a class. You are allowed 4 absences, after that, you will be dropped. Attendance will be taken at the start of class. Late arrivals will be recorded until 5 minutes after class has begun. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE CLASSROOM AFTER THAT POINT! If you arrive late more than 4 times, all subsequent late arrivals will be recorded as an absence.
Please do not leave during class unless it is an emergency,
as this behavior will be considered disruptive and could be interpreted as
showing a lack of respect, both of which are grounds for dismissal from the
course. If you leave before the end of
class, you will be marked absent.
IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLETE ALL
READING ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO CLASS. THE FOLLOWING GRADING RUBRIC MUST BE STAPLED TO THE TOP OF YOUR
ESSAY.
MUL 2380 Essay Grading Rubric Thesis approval: ____(Instructor’s Initial)
NAME_______________________________ CLASS MEETS:__________
ESSAY # TITTLE OF ESSAY: _________________________
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TOTAL POSSIBLE |
TOTAL EARNED |
FORMOver 500 but under 575 words Five Paragraphs- 5 to 6 sentences each |
50 |
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GRAMMER, SPELLING, SENTENCE STRUCTURE PUNCTUATION, ETC. |
50 |
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CONTENTQualified thesis stated clearly in 1st
or 2nd sentence and underlined with supporting ideas A, B,
& C underlined. Supporting ideas clearly developed in appropriate paragraph. Appropriate conclusion. |
100 |
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TOTAL |
200 |
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COMMENTS:
TurnItIn.com score figures into your score as follows: Any score from TurnItIn under 15% does not effect your grade. Any amount above 15% will be subtracted from your grade.
Example- TurnItIn score = 14% effect on your score- 0
TurnItIn score= 25% effect
on your score -10% or minus 12 points
TurnItIn score >25% essay rejected- minus 200 points, no make-up
(END OF RUBRIC)
Concert Reviews
Your concert review will be in essay form, approximately 500 words. Include the following information:
MUL 2380 Concert Report, class meeting time, your name, name of event, location, date, and time.
You will comment on three pieces that you heard performed. You might want to ask the performers a few questions about the pieces performed or any other pertinent information AFTER THEY ARE DONE (if possible).
Otherwise, comment on the following for each piece selected: Title, composer, form or type of piece, purpose of the piece, tempo (fast/slow, dance, waltz, etc.), historical stylistic period and date composed, criticism of the musical work, criticism of the performance. (Note: Criticism can also be positive!)
You are expected to do some research for the concert. Please include references.
You must attach a photograph of yourself in front of the stage to your concert review. No other form of proof of attendance will be accepted! No concert review will be accepted without the photograph. Please be sure to take the photograph when it will not disturb the performance.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING YOUR ESSAYS TO TurnItIn.com
Please note- Your TurnItIn,com account must be set up by the end of the first week of class, otherwise your final class grade will be lowered by one letter!
1. Have your essay saved to a location where you can find it when you want to upload it.
2. Using your web browser, go to TurnItIn.com
3. Go to New Users if you are a new user, otherwise, sign in and skip to step 11
4. Follow on screen instructions
5. Your class information is as follows:
Turnitin class ID _____________
TurnItIn class enrollment password________________________
6. Enter a valid e-mail address
7. Create your own password
8. Type in a security question
9. Type in your first and last name
10. Read and agree to terms- click on I agree-create profile
11. Click on the class name under enter a class
12. Choose the correct assignment and click submit to upload
13. Your first and last name will appear on the first 2 lines. In the space entitled submission title, type in either essay 1, 2, or 3, depending on which essay you are submitting
14. Click browse to locate your paper and then double click on your paper to bring it up as an assignment.
15. Click submit
16. If you have correctly located the correct file, click Yes, submit
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How to Write an Essay |
What It Is
The essay is a short piece of writing that expresses
organized thoughts through direct statements. Although essays may vary in
length, the average student essay is about 500 words long, or about two pages.
Types of Essays
There are many types of essays such as expository,
argumentative, and descriptive. However, the simplest way to describe the types
is to divide them into two categories: the personal essay and the
formal essay. ESSAYS
FOR THIS CLASS WILL BE FORMAL ESSAYS.
In the personal essay, the writer’s feelings are revealed to
the reader. In the formal essay, the writer tries to convince the reader with
the use of factual statements organized in a logical manner. Student essays are
usually of the formal type, although an instructor may also ask for a personal
point of view.
Choosing a Subject
The subject of your essay must be approved by the
instructor. It will be related to the
current reading assignment.
If the instructor has not assigned a specific subject and
purpose, begin by going to the library and looking at the library hand-out
called “Suggested Topics for Term Papers, Speeches, and Panels.” Or, think
about your own interests, of about a subject you would like to know better.
Look at encyclopedias, the InfoTrac
online periodical database, or Editorial Research
Reports (INDEX H35 .E35).
Once you have decided upon a general subject, begin to
narrow it down so that it can be adequately discussed in 500 words. Ask
yourself questions about the subject so that you can decide what specific point
of view you are going to take. Learning how to limit the general subject is one
of the most important tasks in writing the essay. Information about methods to
limit topics can be found at : http://www.lavc.edu/library/libraryresearch.html
Thesis, Topic Sentence, or Central Idea
The thesis or topic sentence is the central idea of focus of
the essay. It tells the reader what point you are going to make in the essay
about the subject you have chosen for consideration. The thesis must
always be a complete, or grammatical sentence which is specific, brief, and
suggestive of the organization to be followed in the essay.
Example:
The unleashed presence of dogs on streets and sidewalks is a danger and
nuisance to pedestrians, automobiles, and property owners.
The
thesis sentence should appear in the beginning of introductory paragraph of the
essay. It lets the reader know what to expect in the rest of the essay.
Sources of Information
It
is important to recognize that in order to write an essay, you must have
something to say. Much of what you write and come from your own knowledge and
experience. However, you must check your information to be sure it is correct.
In addition, you might want to find out more about your subject. Use all of the
library’s resources such as books, reference materials, magazines, and
pamphlets in order to supplement your own ideas. Ask for help from the
librarian at the Reference Desk if you are not sure about how and where to
look.
Outlining
Ask
for the library hand-out “How to Make an Outline.” It is not necessary to make
of formal outline of your subject unless it is required by your instructor.
However, it is vitally important to have a plan before you begin to write. Jot
down ideas as you read and think about your topic. Arrange these ideas in some
logical order. Decide your starting point and think about the ending. Take out
facts that have no relation to your thesis. Writing the essay will be simpler
with a rough outline before you.
Organization of the Essay
Paragraph
1: Introduction, 50-75 words
Introduce
your subject through a general statement. Give any background to the topic.
Make the reader feel that what you are going to say will be of importance and
interest. State your thesis sentence and be sure it allow you to discuss three
aspects of the subject.
Paragraph
2: First developmental paragraph, 150 words
Begin this
paragraph by stating the first aspect of the topic mentioned in the
introductory paragraph. Use detailed facts to support your ideas and opinions.
Give specific examples in developing your supporting evidence.
Paragraph
3: Second development paragraph, 150 words
Begin this
paragraph by stating the second aspect of your topic that you will treat in the
paragraph. As mentioned above, give clear supporting elements to prove your
ideas and opinions.
Paragraph
4: Third developmental paragraph, 150 words
Begin this
paragraph by stating the third aspect of your topic that you will treat in the
paragraph. As mentioned in paragraph 2, be sure that your supporting details
are clear and factual.
Paragraph
5: Conclusion, 50-75 words
Summarize
and conclude your essay. Point out that your have proven your thesis statement
by elaborating on each of the three aspects of your subject.
Transition Words
Probably
the easiest, and most abused, method of pulling together thoughts is through
the use of transition words. They direct the reader from the thought of one
sentence to that of another. Here are some of the most commonly used transition
words:
therefore,
as a result, consequently, in other words, thus, then, for example, namely, on
the other hand, nevertheless, on the contrary, but, or, finally, moreover, in
addition, similarly, furthermore, for instance, accordingly, to sum up
Remember,
use transition words sparingly as overuse of these words weakens the writing.
http://www.lavc.edu/Library/essay.htm
DON’T
FORGET THE REFERENCE PAGE- see “How to cite a reference”
http://www.uwp.edu/departments/library/guides/apa.htm
Tips
and Examples for Writing Thesis Statements
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
Tips
for Writing Your Thesis Statement
1.Determine what kind
of paper you are writing:
- An analytical paper breaks
down an issue or an idea into its component parts, evaluates the issue or
idea, and presents this breakdown and evaluation to the audience.
- An expository (explanatory)
paper explains something to the audience.
- An argumentative paper makes a
claim about a topic and justifies this claim with specific evidence. The
claim could be an opinion, a policy proposal, an evaluation, a
cause-and-effect statement, or an interpretation. The goal of the
argumentative paper is to convince the audience that the claim is true
based on the evidence provided.
If you are writing a
text which does not fall under these three categories (ex. a narrative), a
thesis statement somewhere in the first paragraph could still be helpful to
your reader.
2. Your thesis
statement should be specific—it should cover only what you will discuss in your
paper and should be supported with specific evidence.
3. The thesis
statement usually appears at the end of the first paragraph of a paper.
4. Your topic may
change as you write, so you may need to revise your thesis statement to reflect
exactly what you have discussed in the paper.
Thesis
Statement Examples
Example of an
analytical thesis statement:
An
analysis of the college admission process reveals one challenge facing
counselors: accepting students with high test scores or students with strong
extracurricular backgrounds.
The paper that follows
should:
- explain the analysis of the college
admission process
- explain the challenge facing admissions
counselors
Example of an
expository (explanatory) thesis statement:
The
life of the typical college student is characterized by time spent studying,
attending class, and socializing with peers.
The paper that follows
should:
- explain how students spend their time
studying, attending class, and socializing with peers
Example
of an argumentative thesis statement:
High
school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community
service projects before entering college in order to increase their maturity
and global awareness.
The
paper that follows should:
- present an argument and give evidence to support the claim that students should pursue community projects before entering college
Listening List
EXAM 1 Elements of Music
- The Egyptian (pg140) CGC
- Flamenco Sketches JCC1
- Reckless Blues (pg54) CGC
- West End Blues (pg46) CGC
- Parker's Mood (pg104) CGC
- Index (pg115) CGC
- Taxi War Dance (pg70) CGC
- Back in Your Own Back Yard (pg83) CGC
- Four Brothers PHJC
- Cottontail JCC1
- Shaw Nuff JCC1
- Prince of Darkness (pg188) CGC
- Gregory is Here (pg144) CGC
Exam 2 Early Jazz
1. Alligator Hop – King Oliver(pg 34-35)
2. Maple Leaf Rag –Scott Joplin
3. Dippermouth Blues- King Oliver
4. Dixie Jazz Band One-Step - Original Dixie Land Jass Band (page 32)
5. Wolverine Blues – Jelly Roll Morton (Youtube.com)
6. Black Bottom Stomp- Jelly Roll Morton
7. You've Got to Be Modernistic- Jelly Roll Morton (Dick Hyman on Youtube.com)
8. Handful of Keys –Fats Waller (Youtube.com)
9. Carolina Shout- James P. Johnson
10. I Ain't Got Nobody- Fats Waller
11. West End Blues- Louis Armstrong
12. Reckless Blues- Bessie Smith
13. Hotter Than That- Louis Armstrong
14. Cake Walkin' Babies from Home
15. Weather Bird- Louis Armstrong
16. Blue Horizon- Sidney Bechet
17. Potato Head Blues- Louis Armstrong
18. Struttin' with Some Barbecue - Louis Armstrong
EXAM 3 Swing
1. Harlem Airshaft – Duke Ellington
- I've Got It Bad- Duke Ellington
3. Taxi War Dance- Count Basie & Lester Young
4. Lester Leaps In- Lester Young
5. Sittin' In- Roy Eldridge
6. Body and Soul-Coleman Hawkins
7. Tiger Rag- Art Tatum
8. After You’ve Gone- Roy Eldridge
9. I Found a New Baby- Goodman Trio
10. Body and Soul- Benny Goodman (Youtube.com)
11. 'Rockin' Chair- Roy Eldridge
12. I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me” Roy Eldridge
13. Willow Weep for Me " Art Tatum
Exam 4- Bebop
1. Leap Frog- Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie
2. Get Happy- Bud Powell
3. Shaw ‘Nuff- Charlie Parker
3. Parker’s Mood- Charlie Parker
4. Index- Dexter Gordon and Fats Navarro
4. Misterioso- T. Monk
5. My Funny Valentine- Ella Fitzgerald
6. My Funny Valentine- Sarah Vaughn
7. It Never Entered My Mind- Stan Getz
Exam 5- Cool and Hard Bop
1. Subconscious-Lee – Lee Konitz
2. Improvisation- Stan Kenton
3. Get Happy- Clifford brown
4. Pent-Up House- Clifford Brown, Sonny Rollins
5. Two Bass Hit – Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane
6. Gregory Is Here – Horace Silver
7. Boogie Stop Shuffle- Mingus
8. The Egyptian – Art Blakey
9. Senor Blues – Horace Silver
10. Song For My Father- Horace Silver
11. So What – Miles Davis
12. Take Five- Dave Brubeck
13. Blue Rondo Ala Turk- Dave Brubeck
14. Flamenco Sketches – Mile Davis
15. Blue in Green – Miles Davis
16. Summertime- Miles Davis
17. The Work Song- Cannonball Adderley
18. St. Thomas- Sonny Rollins
19. Mr. Walker- Wes Montgomery
Exam 6 Post-Hard Bop, Avant Garde, Funk, Fusion
1.Prince of Darkness – Miles Davis
2.Masqualero – Wayne Shorter
3.Autumn Leaves- Bill Evans
4.Spain- Chick Corea
- Butterfly- Herbie Hancock
- Birdland- Weather Report