Fall 2009, M, W 12:00-1:15 PM, VLIB 265
Professor Rob Melton M.A.
NOTE: This webpage provides resources for this course. It is NOT the course syllabus and DOES NOT provide information about course assignments, requirements, or expectations. Please consult the course syllabus for such information.
Focus Texts Course Resources
Course Overview
This course is designed to develop basic skills in music theory, ear training and a practical proficiency at the piano, guitar and voice. This is also a music history course; we will cover music, composers and social analysis from the Middle Ages to the 21st century.
Course Focus
To become familiar with the practices of basic music theory
To attain a practical proficiency of the keyboard, guitar and voice
To recognize musical styles, composers, practices and techniques from the history of music
To exercise critical thinking skills as part of the general education requirement by developing and experiencing your own musicality
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Course Texts
Kamien, Roger. Music: An Appreciation 9th edition ISBN 978-0-07-352656-0
Laminated Keyboard foldout. ISBN 0-495-18746-1 (should come with the text
Blank music manuscript paper, may be copied from sheets included in the syllabus packet
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Course Resources
List of course resources
The Vancouver Symphony
Portland Symphony
Calendar of Concerts (Oregon Live)
Portland Mercury
Beethoven
Bach
Mozart
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