0501 General Music

Huw Edwards
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC MUSG A70-0, SEC. 20
Time:MTWTH 2:00 p.m. MCR REG
Office Address:  112 Music Administration
Office Phone:  491-5431
Expected Enrollment:  100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The objectives of this course are to 
introduce you to the great art of music and the components of 
which it comprised (meter, rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, 
tone color).  A broad survey of music history will be traced 
and some of the greatest literature-from Renaissance through 
to the presentÐwill be "explained-symphony, sonata, concerto, 
opera etc.  Throughout the course, we will listen to 
carefully selected excerpts of compositions and develop a 
technique for listening to music and aesthetically responding 
to it.  Attending concerts-on campus and in Chicagoland's 
rich cultural environment-will be an integral part of this 
course, and to improve one's musical perception and 
appreciation.  Some in-class performing, improvisation, or 
presentation ("Show and Tell"!) will also add to the overall 
musical experience. 

TEACHING METHOD:  This class is primarily a lecture, but 
class discussion and involvement will be an expected and 
important element.  Audio/visual resources will be used on a 
regular basis. Responses to listening examples, and 
"philosophical areas", will lead to a good deal of 
understanding-and appreciation-of this fascinating and 
diverse subject matter.

TEXTS:  A course packet/reader, compiled by the instructor, 
will be the primary resource.  It is not my intention to have 
students purchasing expensive books.  (Packet will be 
available in March from a local retailer, probably Quartet 
Copies.)
Attendance at first class mandatory.


Jeffrey Kowalkowski
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC MUSG A70-0, SEC. 21
Time:MTWTH 1:00 p.m. MAB 114
Office Address:  112 Music Administration
Office Phone:  491-5431
Expected Enrollment:  35

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Basic musical concepts, terminology and 
listening approaches are introduced and developed to 
facilitate critical discussion about music.  Lectures focus 
on general vocabulary and form recognition, a historical 
survey of western art music, and examples from an extensive 
variety of folk, ethnic, popular and experimental styles.

OBJECTIVE:  l. Develop perceptual and critical listening 
abilities.  Discuss stylistic attributes which are common to 
all styles of music, and consider various aesthetic problems.  
2. Increase knowledge of musical styles and genres of all 
kinds.  Enhance the experience of listening to and thinking 
about music.  Grades are based on attendance, exams and a 
term project which is designed by the student according to 
her/his main musical interest.
Attendance at first class mandatory.


Gary Kendall
SELECTED TOPICS FOR NON-MAJORS MUSG A75-0
THE BEATLES
Time:  TTH 12:30-1:50 MAB 125
Office Address:  MAB 227
Office Phone:  491-3178
Expected Enrollment:  35

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  "The Beatles" was the most multi-faceted 
phenomenon of popular culture of the last forty years.  This 
course examines "The Beatles" from many different 
perspectives, sometimes complementary and sometimes 
contradictory.  Through the focus on "The Beatles" the class 
will explore perspectives and beliefs about rock music and 
popular culture.  Topics include, Beatlemania and the women's 
movement, the impact of technology on the recording studio, 
the "summer of love", the Beatles' relationship to the avant 
gard, "The Beatles" as pop icons, world music and the 
Beatles' introduction of Indian music, the meaning of "love" 
in popular culture, reactions of the press to John Lennon and 
Yoko Ono, the pop music business and Apple Records, "Hidden 
Messages," the supposed death of Paul McCartney, and more.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS:  Beatlesongs  by William J. Dowlding 
available from SBX, a bound set of articles taken from many 
diverse sources will be available through Quartet, the Beatle 
recordings will be available in the Music Library, the Beatle 
movies and documentaries will be shown at the Mitchell Media 
Library.

PREREQUISITES:  None.  The class is appropriate for non-music 
majors and music majors alike.


Mark-Daniel Schmid
WESTERN MUSIC TRADITION MUSG B70-2
Time:  MTWTH 12:00 MCR REG
Office Address:  MAB 8
Office Phone:  467-2029  
Expected Enrollment:  100

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed to introduce you 
to the art form of music as it has developed from the 
beginning of the 19th century to the present.  We will study 
representative examples from various musical genres, and the 
understanding of the development of Western musical tradition 
will be emphasized, in light of its historical and 
sociological background.  We will also attempt to find 
significant cross relations to other art forms such as 
architecture, poetry, painting, and dance.  Throughout, the 
course, we will be listening to select examples of 
compositions and discuss their formal aspects in terms of 
germane musical concepts.  We will also develop a preliminary 
technique of listening to music and aesthetically responding 
to it.  Required attendance at Northwestern University 
concerts and in-class performances will further enhance your 
ability to discriminate and discuss your musical experience.

TEACHING METHOD:  Handouts will be provided, additional 
material on reserve in Deering Music Library.  You will be 
expected to keep an organized portfolio.

TEXTS:  Course book required.
Attendance at first class mandatory
Prerequisite:  0501 A70 or B52 or permission of instructor