Milligan College • Fall 2008 Professor: Dr.
Kellie D. Brown 461-8978 kbrown@milligan.edu • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/kbrown
Office Hours: By appointment
Required Materials:
1. Instrument and bow which are adequately maintained; Proper supplies
2. Appropriate repertoire & study music
Course Description: Individual instruction in violin/viola which is open to all
students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week)
for music majors whose principal
area of concentration is violin/viola. One-half semester hour (one-half
hour lesson per week) for all other students. Exceptions at the discretion
of the instructor.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate increasing proficiency in the performance of violin/viola
techniques and repertoire
2. Experience a variety of violin/viola literature and relate that literature
to period specific performance practices
3. Analyze own performance and prescribe appropriate improvement goals
4. Develop appropriate time management strategies related to practice
and performance
Evaluation:
A grade will be given for each lesson based on attendance, participation,
and preparation as observed in the lesson and as recorded on the weekly
practice log (See Weekly Practice Requirement & Rubric). Unexcused
absences will result in a zero for that lesson. At the end of the semester, all majors and minors will play a
jury. The jury grade will count 15% toward the final grade.
Music majors, minors, and other selected students will also perform in
student recital. The grade for the recital will count as a lesson grade. In addition, music majors and minors will be required to attend all but one
afternoon recital per semester; failure to meet all recital attendance
requirements will result in a half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in
every music class final average for the semester.
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-:
70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64
Attendance Policy:
The teacher should be notified, as far in advance as possible, when the student
will not be attending a lesson. Students are encouraged to swap lessons
with another student in the event of a conflict or illness. Excused
absences may be made-up through an additional lesson or assignment.
Unexcused absences will not be made-up. The determination of what
constitutes an excused or unexcused absence is at the discretion of the
instructor.
Cell Phone Policy:
Disruption in the learning process because of cell phones will not be
tolerated. Cell phones must be turned completely off (not on vibrate) during
the entire class time. If a cell phone rings or vibrates during class, that
person will receive a zero for that lesson.
Weekly Practice Requirement:
Majors (1 credit hour) =
12+ hours All Others = 6+ hours
Applied Lesson Rubric
|
|
Excellent |
Fair |
Poor |
|
Practice Schedule |
• Reached or surpassed stated practice
goal
(40 points) |
• Almost reached stated practice
goal
(30 points) |
• Little or no practice
recorded
(20 points) |
|
Preparation/Progress |
• Assignments performed at an
exceptional level of improvement and up to your
ability
• All assigned material covered
(40 points) |
• Assignments
performed at an average level of improvement
• Less
than expected assigned material covered
(30 points) |
• Assignments performed at a poor
level of improvement
• Little or no assigned material
covered
(20 points) |
|
Attitude |
• Consistently exhibited a positive
attitude toward performing and learning
(20 points) |
• Frequently exhibited a positive
attitude toward performing and learning (15 points) |
• Frequently exhibited a negative
attitude toward performing and learning (10 points) |
Milligan College • Fall 2006 Professor: Dr.
Kellie D. Brown 461-8978 kbrown@milligan.edu • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/kbrown
Office Hours: By appointment
Required Materials:
1. Instrument and bow which are adequately maintained; Proper
supplies
2. Appropriate repertoire & study music
Course Description:
Individual instruction in bass which is open to all students. Two semester
hours are required for music majors whose primary area of concentration is
bass. All other students may enroll for one or two semester hours.
Course Objectives:
1. To develop increasing proficiency in bass performance
2. To experience a variety of bass literature and to relate that
literature to period specific performance practices
3. To cultivate an aesthetic appreciation for the bass
repertoire
4. To develop appropriate time budgeting strategies as relate to
practice and performance
Evaluation:
A grade will be given for each lesson based on attendance, participation,
and preparation as observed in the lesson and as recorded on the weekly
practice log (See Weekly Practice Requirement & Rubric). Lessons that are missed and not made-up will result in a
zero for that lesson. At the end of the semester, all majors and minors will play a
jury. The jury grade will count 15% toward the final grade.
Music majors, minors, and other selected students will also perform in
student recital. The grade for the recital will count as a lesson grade. In addition, music majors and minors will be required to attend all but one
afternoon recital per semester; failure to meet all recital attendance
requirements will result in a half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in
every music class final average for the semester.
The final grade will be calculated by the following percentages.
Lesson Grades - 85%
Jury/Studio Class - 15%
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-:
70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64
Attendance Policy:
The teacher should be notified, as far in advance as possible,
when the student will not be attending a lesson. Students are encouraged to
swap lessons with another student in the event of a conflict or illness.
Lessons missed do to sickness may be made-up through an additional lesson or
assignment. Other missed lessons will not be made-up. Lessons missed by the
teacher will be rescheduled and will not affect the final grade.
Weekly Practice Requirement:
Majors (1 credit hour) =
12+ hours All Others = 6+ hours
Applied Lesson Rubric
|
|
Exceptional |
Acceptable |
Unacceptable |
|
Practice Schedule |
• Reached or surpassed stated practice
goal
(40 points) |
• Almost reached stated practice
goal
(30 points) |
• Little or no practice
recorded
(20 points) |
|
Preparation/Progress |
• Assignments performed at an
exceptional level of improvement and up to your
ability • All
assigned material covered
(40 points) |
• Assignments
performed at an average level of improvement
• Less
than expected assigned material covered
(30 points) |
• Assignments performed at a poor
level of improvement
• Little or no assigned material
covered
(20 points) |
|
Attitude |
• Consistently exhibited a positive
attitude toward performing and learning
(20 points) |
• Frequently exhibited a positive
attitude toward performing and learning (15 points) |
• Frequently exhibited a negative
attitude toward performing and learning (10 points) |
Spring 2004 Credit Hours: 3
Professor: Dr. Kellie D. Brown 461-8978 kbrown@milligan.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
Course Web Site: http://courses.milligan.edu
Catalog Course Description: An introduction to music styles of the world
through readings, discussion, listening to recorded examples, and exposure to performers
and instruments of world cultures. Musical skill not required. Fulfills
ethnic studies requirement in the core curriculum.
Textbooks:
Worlds of Music. Jeff Todd Titon. Thomson Learning, 2002.
Songcatcher. Sharyn McCrumb. E. P. Dutton, 2001.
Other Recommended Materials:
Journal
Movie Rentals: The Red Violin, Songcatcher, Swing Kids
Course Content:
Unit #1 - Music & Culture
Unit #2 - Stylistic Elements of Music
Unit #3 - Music in Africa
Unit #4 - Music in India
Unit #5 - Music in Europe
Unit #6 - Music in the Middle East
Unit #7 - Music, Censorship, and Oppression
Unit #8 - Music in Asia
Unit #9 - Music in the Americas
Unit #10 - Film Music as an Expression of Culture
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student
should be able to:
1. Develop a greater understanding of the similarities and differences among
cultures
2. Develop a greater sensitivity to the worlds many societies and
cultures
3. Distinguish the basic elements of music and to identify and describe
these elements in an aural experience
4. Compare the elements of non-western music with those of western musical
history
5. Explore the relationships between culture and musical representations
6. Demonstrate proficiency in using technology as a means to research and
study
Assignments:
Reading:
Required readings for class will come from textbooks and handouts. Students
should take notes on readings to help improve comprehension.
Quizzes:
A quiz for each reading assignment will be located on the Blackboard Web
site for this course (http://courses.milligan.edu). Students are to take
each quiz prior to attending that particular class period.
•Journals:
Students will be assigned regular journal writings which reflect
ethnographic research or personal reflection on music and culture.
Listening:
Listening projects for each period will be from the CDs that accompany
the textbook.
Film Analysis:
Students are required to watch films related to the particular unit being
studied and to complete a film analysis sheet for each.
Concert Attendance:
Students are required to attend 4 concerts. The two required concerts are
listed below. The other 2 should be of contrasting nature. Each
concert attendance should be documented in a short paper that will be
presented during the final exam period. Please see the guidelines sheet for
proper formatting.
•Required Concerts:
Johnson City Symphony-February 7 @ 8 pm in Seeger Chapel (Cost=free)
The Pirates of Penzance Opera-April 1, 2, or 3 @ 7:30 pm or April 4 @ 2:00
pm in the VA Theater in Johnson City (Cost=TBA)
Evaluation:
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all classes and to be present for
all exams. Students are allowed 2 absences for any reason. After 2 absences,
the final grade will be lowered by half a letter grade for each absence.
Students are also expected to be punctual. Three tardies equals one
absence.
Students who miss more than 6 classes will automatically receive an
F for their course grade.
Make-Up Policy
Students may make-up any missed exams on the day of the final exam.
Quizzes or in-class assignments may not be made-up.
Due Dates
•Written assignments are expected on the due date. Late assignments may be
turned in up to one week past the due date for a reduced grade.
Grading for Assignments:
Quizzes = 50 points each
Film Analysis = 100 points each
Listening Projects = 100 points each
Journal Entries = 50 points each
Final Exam = 100 points each
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-:
70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64
Academic Honesty & Integrity
Students are expected to complete
tests, quizzes, and assignments with academic integrity and honesty. This
includes abstaining from cheating and plagiarism on all assignments. For
more information, please see the Milligan College Student Handbook.
Plagiarism
As defined in The American
Heritage College Dictionary (1997), to plagiarize is “to use and pass
off as one’s own the ideas or writings of another.” This includes ideas that
are printed in books, journals, electronic format, and on internet web
pages. The undocumented use of another person’s intellectual property is
strictly forbidden in academic and professional settings and is a criminal
offense.
Research papers must contain
proper documentation of all directly quoted material and paraphrased
material as well. Directly quoted materials should be placed in quotation
marks with a citation giving the author, date, and page number following or
contained within the sentence. For paraphrased ideas and information, the
sentence must contain an author and date citation. Failure to cite directly
quoted or paraphrased material will constitute plagiarism, and the violator
will be subject to failure for the assignment and possible failure for the
course. These guidelines apply to all assignments in this course including
research papers, article reviews, and film analyses.
Milligan College Fall 2003 Credit Hours: 0.5 Time: TBA Location: Lower Seeger
Director: Dr. Kellie D. Brown 461-8978
kbrown@milligan.edu•Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/kbrown
Office Hours: By appointment
Required Materials:
1. Instrument and bow which are adequately maintained; Proper supplies
2. 1 inch black 3 ring binder
3. Appropriate concert attire:
Men & Women: Black pants, black turtle neck,
black socks and black dress shoes
4. Wire, folding music stand
5. Pencils
Course Description: Small ensemble open to all beginning string players.
The ensemble will rehearse weekly and will present at least one performance
per semester.
Course Objectives:
1. To develop increasing proficiency in individual instrument and ensemble
performance
2. To experience a variety of string chamber literature and to relate that
literature to period specific performance practices
3. To develop appropriate time budgeting strategies as specifically relate
to practice and performance
Evaluation:
A grade will be given based on attendance, participation, and performance.
Ensemble members are expected to attend all rehearsals and to spend an adequate
amount of private practice on the repertoire to be performed. All Milligan
and ETSU students must register for credit. The final grade will be calculated
based on the following percentages:
Rehearsals - 60%
Performances - 40%
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-:
70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64
Attendance Policy:
The conductor should be notified as far in advance as possible when the
ensemble member will not be able to attend a rehearsal. Any player not able
to attend a performance must find an acceptable substitute. The final grade
will be lowered for each missed rehearsal or performance.
Milligan College •Fall 2008 Credit Hours: 1 •
Time: M&W 4:30 - 6:00 pm Location: Lower Seeger
Director: Dr. Kellie D. Brown 461-8978 kbrown@milligan.edu
Office Hours: By appointment• Web Page: www.milligan.edu/music/kbrown
Required Materials:
1. Instruments that are adequately maintained; Proper supplies; Pencils
2. Appropriate concert attire:
Men: Black tuxedo coat and pants, black tie and
cummerbund, standard white tux shirt, black socks and black dress shoes
Women: Long black dress with medium or long sleeve,
black hosiery, black shoes with closed toe
3. Bach and Before by David Newell
Course Description: An auditioned orchestra that performs representative
literature for both on campus performances.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate increasing proficiency in the performance of the individual
instrument
2. Refine the playing techniques and musicianship needed for ensemble
performance
3. Experience a variety of orchestral literature and relate
that literature to period-specific performance practices
4. Develop appropriate time management strategies related
to practice and performance
5. Demonstrate professional attitude and behavior required of professional
orchestral players
Evaluation:
A grade will be given based on attendance, participation, attitude, and performance.
Orchestra members are expected to attend all rehearsals and to spend an
adequate amount of private practice on the repertoire. All
Milligan and ETSU students must register for credit. Majors and minors
will be required to attend all but one afternoon recital per semester. For
Milligan music majors and minors, failure to meet all recital attendance
requirements will result in a half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in
every music class final average for the semester.
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-:
70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64
Attendance Policy:
The conductor should be notified, as far in advance as possible, when the
ensemble member will not be able to attend a rehearsal. Any player not
able to attend a performance must find an acceptable substitute. The final
grade may be lowered for each missed rehearsal or performance or for
tardiness and/or a poor attitude.
Cell Phone Policy:
Disruption in the learning
process because of cell phones will not be tolerated. Cell phones must be
turned completely off (not on vibrate) during the entire class time. If a
cell phone rings or vibrates during class, that person will be counted
absent for the day.
Milligan College • Fall 2006 Credit Hours:
0.5
Director: Dr. Kellie D. Brown 461-8978 kbrown@milligan.edu
Office Hours: By appointment• Web Page: www.milligan.edu/music/kbrown
Required Materials:
1. Instrument and bow which are adequately maintained; Proper supplies;
Pencils
2. Appropriate concert attire:
Formal Men: Black tuxedo coat and pants, black tie
and cummerbund, standard white tux shirt, black socks and black dress shoes
Formal Women: Long black dress with medium or long
sleeve, black hosiery, black shoes with closed toe
Informal Men & Women: Black pants, black turtle
neck, black socks, & black shoes
3. Wire, folding music stand
Course Description: Small chamber ensemble open to all string players by
audition. The ensemble will rehearse weekly and will perform at various
events and for at least one student recital.
Course Objectives:
1. To develop increasing proficiency in individual instrument and ensemble
performance
2. To experience a variety of early literature and to relate that literature
to period specific performance practices
3. To cultivate an aesthetic appreciation for the early music and chamber
repertoire
4. To develop appropriate time budgeting strategies as specifically relate
to practice and performance
Evaluation:
A grade will be given based on attendance, participation, and performance.
Orchestra members are expected to attend all rehearsals and to spend an adequate
amount of private practice on the repertoire to be performed. All Milligan
and ETSU students must register for credit. Majors and minors will be
required to attend all but one afternoon recital per semester.
Grading Scale:
Rehearsals - 60%
Performances - 40%
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-:
70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64
Attendance Policy:
The conductor should be notified as far in advance as possible when the
ensemble member will not be able to attend a rehearsal. Any player not able
to attend a performance must find an acceptable substitute. The final grade
will be lowered for each missed rehearsal or performance or for tardiness
and/or a poor attitude.
Milligan College •Fall 2007 Credit Hours: 3 •
Time: M&W 11:15-12:10 Location: TBA
Director: Dr. Kellie D. Brown 461-8978 kbrown@milligan.edu
Office Hours: By appointment• Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/kbrown
•Course Web Site: http://angel.milligan.edu
Catalog Course Description: This course is an overview of the string instrument
family with special emphasis on teaching materials and pedagogical aspects.
Instruments included are violin, viola, cello, and bass.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student
should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a beginning competence on upper and lower strings
2. Develop an understanding of string terminology and techniques
3. Compile a resource notebook for future reference
Required Textbook:
The Teaching of Instrumental Music, 3rd edition. Richard Colwell and
Thomas Goolsby.
Evaluation:
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all classes and to be present
for all exams. The attendance grade will be lowered by 10 points for each
absence.
•Students are expected to be punctual. Two tardies equals one
absence.
•Students who miss more than 2 classes will
automatically receive an "F" for the string portion of their course grade.
Make-Up Policy
Students may make-up any missed written exams on
the day of the final exam.
Quizzes or in-class assignments may not be made-up.
Missed playing tests may be made up by appointment, within 3 days of the
original test.
Due Dates
Written assignments are expected on the due date.
The grade will be lowered by 1/2 letter for each class period late.
•Practice Logs
•Students are required to submit a practice log each Wednesday
which accurately their practice for the week. The minimum practice
requirement is 3 hours per week.
•Film Reflection
•Students must complete a 2-3 page reflection on two films. These
reflections should be thoughtful, providing insight into the world of string
instruments and string players. This paper should not be a plot summary.
Grading:
Playing Tests = 50 points each
Written Assignments = 50 points each
Exams = 100 points each
Attendance = 100 points
Practice Logs = 100 points each
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-:
70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64
Academic Honesty & Integrity:
Students are expected to complete tests, quizzes, and assignments with
academic integrity and honesty. This includes abstaining from cheating and
plagiarism on all assignments. For more information, please see the
Milligan College Student Handbook.
Plagiarism:
As defined in The American Heritage College Dictionary (1997), to
plagiarize is "to use and pass off as one's own the ideas or writings of
another." This includes ideas that are printed in books, journals,
electronic format, and on Internet web pages. The undocumented use of
another person's intellectual property is strictly forbidden in academic and
professional settings and is a criminal offense.
Research papers must contain proper
documentation of all directly quoted material and paraphrased material as
well. Directly quoted materials should be placed in quotation marks with a
citation giving the author, date, and page number following or contained
within the sentence. For paraphrased ideas and information, the sentence
must contain an author and date citation. Failure to cite directly quoted or
paraphrased material will constitute plagiarisem, and the violator will be
subject to failure for the assignment and possible failure for the course.
These guidelines apply to all assignments in this course including research
papers, article reviews, and film analyses.
Recital Attendance:
For Milligan music majors and minor, failure to meet all recital attendance
requirements will result in a half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in
every music class final average for the semester.
Cell Phone Policy:
Disruption in the learning
process because of cell phones will not be tolerated. Cell phones must be
turned completely off (not on vibrate) during the entire class time. If a
cell phone rings or vibrates during class, that person will be counted
absent for the day.
Accommodations:
Milligan College provides reasonable accommodations for students with
disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must make a formal request
according to the policy outlined on pages 28-29 of the current college catalog.
Once your request has been evaluated, a list of accommodations will be prepared
for distribution to your professors. If you have additional questions, please
contact Traci Smith, director of disability services. You may contact her by
phone (8981), email (tjsmith@milligan.edu)
or appointment in the McMahan Student Center.
Course Schedule
August 22
TOPICS:
Issue instruments
Parts of instruments
Care and maintenance
Basic posture and hand positions
Bowing Open Strings
String & Note Names/Pre-Staff Notation
Finger Push-ups
August 27
TOPICS:
•continuation of Aug. 23 topics
ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
•Reading pp. 330-351
August 29
TOPICS:
•Tuning
•Marking Bowings
ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
•Playing Test
•Reading pp. 353-366
•Practice Log
September 3
TOPICS:
•Various Bowing Techniques
ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
•Reflection on The Red Violin
Playing Test
September 5
TOPICS:
•Advanced Techniques (Harmonics, Shifting, Positions, Vibrato)
The Viola
ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
•Playing Test
•Reading pp. 367-375
•Practice Log
September 10
TOPICS:
•Issue instruments
•Parts of instruments
•Care and maintenance
•Basic posture and hand positions
•Bowing Open Strings
•String & Note Names/Pre-Staff Notation
•Finger Push-ups
ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
•Reflection on Music of the Heart
•Reading pp. 376-389
September 12
TOPICS:
Tuning
Various Bowing Techniques
ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
•List of 20 Web sites
Playing Test
•Practice Log
September 17
TOPICS:
•Advanced Techniques (Harmonics,
Shifting, Positions, Vibrato)
•The Bass
ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
•Playing Test
•Reading pp. 390-399
September 20
Take home final due by 1:00 pm
Spring 2007 Credit Hours: 3 Scheduled Class Meetings: TR 9:30
Professor: Dr. Kellie D. Brown 461-8978 kbrown@milligan.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
Web Page: http://www.milligan.edu/music/kbrown• Course Web Site:
http://angel.milligan.edu
Course Description: A
survey of the development of Western music from the Middle Ages through the
present, citing major composers and forms of each style period.
Required Textbooks:
• Listening to Music. 4th
ed. Craig Wright. Wadsworth Publishing, 2004.
Other Required Materials:
• Textbook companion 6-CD Set
Course Content:
• Unit #1 - Introduction and
Musical Style Elements
• Unit #2 - The Middle Ages and Renaissance
• Unit #3 - The Baroque Period
• Unit #4 - The Classical Period
• Unit #5 - The Romantic Period
• Unit #6 - The Twentieth Century
Course Objectives:
1. To distinguish the basic elements of music and to identify and describe
these elements in an aural experience
2. To explore the relationships between historical events and musical
evolutions
3. To identify aurally musical characteristics that correspond to specific
time periods and/or composers
4. To identify the roles and relationships among musicians, composers, and
other music professionals
5. To develop better research and writing skills
6. To experience a greater awareness of the connection between musical
history and performance through concert attendance, listening, reading, and
writing
Course Requirements:
• Reading assignments in the
textbook and in supplemental materials should be completed by the due date.
Students may be required to complete an online quiz for each reading
assignment if the class shows a lack of reading
preparation.
• 5 Listening Assignments
•Research Paper: 10-page paper on the life and work of a famous composer and
an oral presentation which will consist of reading the paper
• Attendance at the following concert is required
• La traviata by Verdi - Tuesday, April 17 @ 7:30 pm in Seeger
• Film Reflection Paper (2 pages) for the
following films:
Elizabeth
The Red Violin
Amadeus
The Pianist
• Book review (6 pages) of a book dealing with some aspect of music history.
(Book must be
pre-approved by professor.)
Evaluation:
• Listening Assignments = 100
points each
• Quizzes = 50 points each
• Concert/Event Attendances = 100 points each
• Film Reaction Papers = 50 points each
• Papers = 50 points each
• Exams = 100 points each
Attendance:
• Students are expected to attend
all classes and to be present for all exams. Students are allowed 2 absences
for any reason. After 2 absences, the final grade will be lowered by half a
letter grade for each absence.
• Students are also expected to be punctual. Three tardies equals one
absence.
• Students who miss more than 6 classes will receive an "F" for their course
grade.
Make-Up Policy:
• Students may make-up any missed
exams on the day of the final exam.
• Online quizzes or in-class assignments may not be made-up.
Due Dates:
• Written assignments are expected
on the due date. The grade will be lowered by a 1/2 letter for each class
period late.
Cell Phone Policy:
•Disruption in the learning process because of cell phones will not be
tolerated. Cell phones must be turned completely off (not on vibrate) during
the entire class time. If a cell phone rings or vibrates during class, that
person will be counted absent for the day.
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-:
70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64
Selected
Bibliography of Music History Books in the Milligan College Library (Updated
1/2006)
Ammer, C. (2001).
Unsung: A History of Women in American Music. Portland, OR: Amadeus.
Aubrey, E. (2000).
The Music of the Troubadours. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.
Berger, M. (1991).
Guide to Sonatas: Music for One or Two Instruments. New York: Anchor
Books, 1991.
Block, A. (2000). Amy Beach, Passionate
Victorian. New York: Oxford University Press.
Bloom, P. (2000).
The Cambridge Companion to Berlioz. New York: Cambridge University
Press.
Borroff, E. (2003).
Music Melting Round: A History of Music in the United States.
Scarecrow Press.
Bowen, J. (2003).
The Cambridge Companion to Conducting. New York: Cambridge University
Press.
Burkholder, J. P.
(1995). All Made of Tunes: Charles Ives and the Uses of Musical Borrowing.
New Haven : Yale University Press.
Burrows, D. (1997).
The Cambridge Companion to Handel. New York: Cambridge University
Press
Burt, G. (1994).
The Art of Film Music. Boston: Northeastern University.
Butt, J. (1997).
The Cambridge Companion to Bach. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Butt, J. (1997).
The Sacred Choral Music of J.S. Bach: A Handbook. Brewster, MA:
Paraclete Press.
Butterfield, A.
(2002). Poetry and Musical in Medieval France. New York: Cambridge
University Press.
Cage, J. (1961).
Silence: Lectures and Writings. Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University
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Chailley, J. (1964)
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Fall 2008 Professor: Dr. Kellie D. Brown Credit Hours: 3
Scheduled Class Meetings: TR 2:10 Location: Room 200 •
Web Page: www.milligan.edu/music/kbrown
Catalog Course Description: This course is a study of the string instrument
family with special emphasis on teaching materials and pedagogical aspects.
Instruments included are violin, viola, cello, and bass.
Required Textbooks:
•Teaching Strings. 2nd edition. Robert H. Klotman. Schirmer Books, 1996.
•Essential
Elements Conductor’s Score Book I •3-Ring
Notebook and Dividers
•Membership in
Milligan's chapter of MENC (Milligan students)
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and present rationale for public school string education
2. Demonstrate a beginning competence on upper and lower string
instruments
3. Define string terminology
4. Demonstrate basic string playing techniques
5. Evaluate and select string orchestra literature
6. Demonstrate appropriate teaching strategies for string education
7. Compile a resource notebook for future reference
Evaluation:
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all classes and to be
present for all exams. Students are allowed 1 absence for any reason.
After 2 absences, the final grade will be lowered by half a
letter grade for each unexcused absence. (Whether an absence is excused
or unexcused is at the discretion of the professor.)
Make-Up Policy
Quizzes and playing tests are part of the attendance grade
and may not be made-up.
•Additional make-up work may be given for absences.
Due Dates
Written assignments are expected on the due date. The
grade will be lowered by 1/2 letter for each class period late.
•Practice
•Daily practice is an essential part of acquiring beginning competency in
strings. A minimum of 2 hours of practice per week is required.
Final Evaluation:
50% = Daily Grades
Playing Tests = 50 points each
Written Assignments/Quizzes = 50 points each
50% = Exam Grades
Exams = 100 points each
Article Review = 100 points
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-:
70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64
Assignment Guidelines
Article Reviews
•An article review should be completed for 5 separate
articles relating to an aspect of string teaching. These articles must be
from a scholarly journal such as American String Teacher or Music
Educators Journal and be dated since 1996. Each review should be 2-3 pages and typed
in the following format:
Bibliographic Citation
Summary of the Contents of the
Article
Personal Response to the Article
(including response to its ideas and practicality
for teaching)
Academic Honesty & Integrity
Students are expected to complete
tests, quizzes, and assignments with academic integrity and honesty. This
includes abstaining from cheating and plagiarism on all assignments. For
more information, please see the Milligan College Student Handbook.
Plagiarism
As defined in The American
Heritage College Dictionary (1997), to plagiarize is “to use and pass
off as one’s own the ideas or writings of another.” This includes ideas that
are printed in books, journals, electronic format, and on internet web
pages. The undocumented use of another person’s intellectual property is
strictly forbidden in academic and professional settings and is a criminal
offense.
Research papers must contain
proper documentation of all directly quoted material and paraphrased
material as well. Directly quoted materials should be placed in quotation
marks with a citation giving the author, date, and page number following or
contained within the sentence. For paraphrased ideas and information, the
sentence must contain an author and date citation. Failure to cite directly
quoted or paraphrased material will constitute plagiarism, and the violator
will be subject to failure for the assignment and possible failure for the
course. These guidelines apply to all assignments in this course including
research papers, article reviews, and film analyses.
Recital Attendance
For Milligan music majors and
minor, failure to meet all recital attendance requirements will result in a
half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in every music class final average
for the semester.
Accommodations
Milligan College provides reasonable accommodations for students with
disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must make a formal request
according to the policy outlined on pages 28-29 of the current college catalog.
Once your request has been evaluated, a list of accommodations will be prepared
for distribution to your professors. If you have additional questions, please
contact Traci Smith, director of disability services. You may contact her by
phone (8981), email (tjsmith@milligan.edu)
or appointment in the McMahan Student Center.
Fall 2008 • Credit Hours: 3 • Scheduled Class Meetings:
TR 9:30 am
Professor: Dr. Kellie D. Brown 461-8978 kbrown@milligan.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
Course Web Site: http://angel.milligan.edu
Course Description: A survey of conducting techniques and elements of
interpretation
Textbooks:
Conducting: A Hands-On Approach. 2nd
ed. Anthony Maiello. Belwin,1996.
Essential Dictionary of Music. Lindsey C. Harnsberger. Alfred
Publishing, 1997
Dover Scores (Mozart’s Symphonies Nos. 40-41,
Mozart’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, Beethoven’s
Egmont Overture, Grieg's Peer Gynt Suites 1 & 2)
Other Required Materials:
Baton (14-15 inches long)
Metronome
•Folders w/Pockets
Set of Colored Pencils
•Secure Digital Card
Course Content:
Unit 1 - Warm-ups/Posture/Baton
Unit 2 - Right Hand Technique
Unit 3 - Left Hand Technique
Unit 4 - Score Preparation
Unit 5 - Rehearsal Methods
Unit 6 - Instrumental Techniques & Style Periods
Unit 7 - Performances & Concert Programming
Unit 8 - Choral Techniques & Style Periods
Unit 9 - Conducting Practicum
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in standard conducting techniques
2. Acquire fundamental score preparation skills
3. Demonstrate basic rehearsal techniques
4. Identify key factors in successful concert programming
5. Present image of professionalism and leadership required for
successful conductors
6. Analyze own performances through observation and self-reflection and
identify needed improvements
7. Describe how conducting is related to personal musicianship and
teaching and how this combination will impact student's lifelong
participation and learning in music
Assignments:
Readings - Students are expected to read all assigned material
before the specified class.
Observations - Students are required to observe and document 3 different rehearsals:
school, church, and professional. Students should submit a written summary
of the rehearsal including descriptive details about the pieces, performers,
rehearsal techniques, and conductor.
Conducting Practicum - Students will rehearse the Milligan College
Orchestra on a piece chosen by the professor. Students will have 20
minutes to work with the ensemble. Sessions will be videotaped and
students must submit a written reflection within 5 days.
•Conducting Reflections - Periodically throughout the semester, students will have the
opportunity to video themselves using the music department digital DVD
recorder. (Students must supply their own SC cards for recording.)
After taping and viewing the recording, students are to write a 2-page
reflection/critique of their conducting. Both the DVD and the written
reflection should be submitted on the assignment due date.
Evaluation:
•Attendance: Students are expected to attend all classes and to be present for
all exams. Students are allowed 2 absences for any reason. After 2 absences,
the attendance grade will be lowered by 10 points for each absence. Each
failure to bring a baton to class will result in a 10 point deduction
from the attendance grade.
Make-Up Policy: Students may make-up any missed exams on the day of the final exam. Quizzes or in-class assignments may not be made-up.
Due Dates: Written assignments are expected on the due date. The grade will be
lowered by 10 points for each day late.
•Cell Phone Policy: Disruption in the learning process because of cell
phones will not be tolerated. Cell phones must be turned completely off
(not on vibrate) during the entire class time. If a cell phone rings or
vibrates during class, that person will be counted absent for the day
(10 point deduction in attendance grade).
50% = Daily Grades 50%
= Test Grades
Quizzes = 50 points each Regular
Exams = 100 points each
Written Assignments = 50 points each Final
Exam = 100 points
Score Preparations = 100 points each
Practicum = 100 points
Observations = 100 points (combined)
Attendance = 100 points
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-:
70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64
Academic Honesty & Integrity:
Students are expected to complete tests, quizzes, and assignments with
academic integrity and honesty. This includes abstaining from cheating
and plagiarism on all assignments. For more information, please see the
Milligan College Student Handbook.
Plagiarism:
As defined in The American Heritage College Dictionary (1997), to
plagiarize is "to use and pass off as one's own the ideas or writings of
another." This includes ideas that are printed in books, journals,
electronic format, and on Internet web pages. The undocumented use of
another person's intellectual property is strictly forbidden in academic and
professional settings and is a criminal offense.
Research papers must contain proper
documentation of all directly quoted material and paraphrased material as
well. Directly quoted materials should be placed in quotation marks with a
citation giving the author, date, and page number following or contained
within the sentence. For paraphrased ideas and information, the sentence
must contain an author and date citation. Failure to cite directly quoted or
paraphrased material will constitute plagiarism, and the violator will be
subject to failure for the assignment and possible failure for the course.
These guidelines apply to all assignments in this course including research
papers, article reviews, and film analyses.
Recital Attendance:
For Milligan music majors and minor, failure to meet all recital attendance
requirements will result in a half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in
every music class final average for the semester.
Accommodations:
Milligan College provides reasonable accommodations for students with
disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must make a formal request
according to the policy outlined on pages 28-29 of the current college catalog.
Once your request has been evaluated, a list of accommodations will be prepared
for distribution to your professors. If you have additional questions, please
contact Traci Smith, director of disability services. You may contact her by
phone (8981), email (tjsmith@milligan.edu)
or appointment in the McMahan Student Center.
Additional Requirements and Policies:
This course follows the guidelines and regulations contained in the Milligan
College Music Student Handbook 2008-2009. You may obtain a copy of this
handbook from the music office.
Grading:
•Score
Preparations/Conducting - 100 points each
•Score
Reading Workbook – 100 points per level
•Practicum
– 100 points
•Final
Exam - 100 points
Practicum:
Each student will conduct one movement of the St. Paul Suite with the
Milligan College Orchestra. The available dates and times are April 18 and
April 23, 4:30-6:00.
Attendance & Due Date Policies:
Students are expected to be present for all classes and to submit their work
on time. Failure to attend class and/or submit assignments in a timely
manner may result in a reduction of the final grade.
Cell Phone Policy:
Disruption in the learning process because of cell phones will not be
tolerated. Cell phones must be turned completely off (not on vibrate) during
the entire class time. If a cell phone rings or vibrates during class, that
person will be counted absent for the day.
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-:
70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64
Academic Honesty & Integrity:
Students are expected to complete tests, quizzes, and assignments with
academic integrity and honesty. This includes abstaining from cheating and
plagiarism on all assignments. For more information, please see the
Milligan College Student Handbook.
Plagiarism:
As defined in The American Heritage College Dictionary
(1997), to plagiarize is “to use and pass off as one’s own the ideas or
writings of another.” This includes ideas that are printed in books,
journals, electronic format, and on Internet web pages. The undocumented use
of another person’s intellectual property is strictly forbidden in academic
and professional settings and is a criminal offense.
Research papers must contain proper documentation of all
directly quoted material and paraphrased material as well. Directly quoted
materials should be placed in quotation marks with a citation giving the
author, date, and page number following or contained within the sentence.
For paraphrased ideas and information, the sentence must contain an author
and date citation. Failure to cite directly quoted or paraphrased material
will constitute plagiarism, and the violator will be subject to failure for
the assignment and possible failure for the course. These guidelines apply
to all assignments in this course including research papers, article
reviews, and film analyses.
Recital Attendance:
For Milligan music majors and minor, failure to meet all recital attendance
requirements will result in a half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in
every music class final average for the semester.
Accommodations:
Milligan College provides reasonable accommodations for students with
disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must make a formal
request according to the policy outlined on pages 28-29 of the current
college catalog. Once your request has been evaluated, a list of
accommodations will be prepared for distribution to your professors. If you
have additional questions, please contact Traci Smith, director of
disability services. You may contact her by phone (8981), email (tjsmith@milligan.edu)
or appointment in the McMahan Student Center.
Additional Requirements and Policies:
This course follows the guidelines and regulations contained in the
Milligan College Music Student Handbook 2006-2007. You may obtain a
copy of this handbook from the music office.
Assignment Schedule:
Date: 4-2
Topic: Introduction; Review of bowings and string techniques; Practice
Exercises in the workbook; Listen to St. Paul’s Suite
Date: 4-4
Topic: St. Paul’s Suite – 1st mvt.
Assignments Due: Complete Score Prep for St. Paul’s Suite - 1st mvt;
Reading: Forward, Preface, 1-28
Grade: Preliminary Conducting Grade on St. Paul’s Suite - 1st mvt.
Date: 4-11
Topic: St. Paul’s Suite – 1st & 2nd mvts
Assignments Due: Reading pp. 29-88; Complete Score Prep for St.
Paul’s Suite – 2nd mvt
Grade: Final Conducting Grade on St. Paul’s Suite – 1st mvt.;
Preliminary Conducting Grade on St. Paul’s Suite – 2nd mvt
Date: 4-13
Topic: St. Paul’s Suite – 2nd & 3rd mvts
Assignments Due: Complete Score Prep for St. Paul’s Suite – 3rd
mvt
Grade: Final Conducting Grade on St. Paul’s Suite – 2nd mvt.;
Preliminary Conducting Grade on St. Paul’s Suite – 3rd mvt
Date: 4-16
Topic: St. Paul’s Suite – 3rd & 4th mvts
Assignments Due: Reading pp. 89-156; Complete Score Prep for St.
Paul’s Suite – 4th mvt
Grade: Final Conducting Grade on St. Paul’s Suite – 3rd mvt;
Preliminary Conducting Grade on St. Paul’s Suite – 4th mvt.
Date: 4-18
Topic: Resources for string literature
Grade: Completion of all Level III Listening Exercises
Date: 4-20
Topic: Academic Festival Overture
Assignments Due: Complete Score Prep for the Academic Festival Overture
Date: 4-23
Topic: Academic Festival Overture
Assignments Due: Reading pp.157-Postlude
Grade: Preliminary Conducting Grade on Academic Festival Overture
Date: 4-25
Topic: Academic Festival Overture
Grade: Final Conducting Grade on Academic Festival Overture
Date: 4-27
Topic: Distribute & discuss Beethoven’s “Hallelujah” from Christ on the
Mount of Olives
Assignments Dues: Complete score prep of Beethoven’s “Hallelujah”
Final Exam: Tuesday, May 1@ 10:30-12:30
*Final Exam:
The final exam will consist of a score selected by all 3 faculty members
which will demonstrate the student’s knowledge and competency in choral and
instrumental conducting. The student will be supplied with a recording for
the purpose of preparation.
Students will sign-up for a time slot during the final exam and will conduct
the final exam piece for all 3 faculty members. The exam grade will be the
result of averaging the 3 faculty scores.
Guidelines
for Using the MLR Instrumental Score Reading Program
1. Compact discs will be kept in the music computer lab. These
CDs are not to be removed from that room.
2. Use a pencil for marking answers; then a red pen for scoring
each exercise after completing it.
3. Keep answers covered up with a piece of paper during each
exercise.
4. Limit the number of times to play the excerpt to 5 times (3
is preferred).
5. After completing each exercise, score it with a red pen and
reflect on your strengths and weaknesses before moving on to the next
exercise.
6. On the due dates listed in your syllabus, please bring your
completed and scored workbooks. These workbooks will be graded and returned
to you the same day.
7. Grading for each level will be based on the completion of the
assigned exercises and evidence of improvement over time.
Bibliography of Resources for Selecting String and
Full Orchestral Music:
Daniels, D. (2005). Orchestral music: A
handbook. 4th edition. Lanham, MD: The Scarecrow Press.
Farish, M. K. (1979). Orchestral music in print.
Philadelphia: Musicdata. (Supplements issued in 1983, 1984, & 1994)
Littrell, D. & Racin, L. R. (Ed.) (2001)
Teaching music through performance in orchestra. Chicago: GIA
Publications
Littrell, D. & Racin, L. R. (Ed.) (2003)
Teaching music through performance in Orchestra, Vol 2. Chicago: GIA
Publications
Klotman, R. H. (1996). Teaching strings.
2nd edition. New York: Schirmer Books.
Mayer, F. R. (Ed.) (1993). The string orchestra
super list. Reston, VA: MENC.
Fall 2007 Credit Hours: 3
Scheduled Class Meetings: TR 9:30-10:50 •
Instructor: Dr. Kellie D. Brown 461-8978 kbrown@milligan.edu
Office Hours: By appointment• Web Page: www.milligan.edu/music/kbrown
Catalog Course Description: A survey of the development of Western music
from antiquity to the Baroque period, citing major composers and forms of
each style period.
Textbooks:
Bonds, Mark. A History of Music in Western Culture, 2nd ed.
Other Recommended Materials:
Three-ring binder, at least two inches in width for handouts and notes
Three-ring binder, one inch, for research paper
Pack of notebook dividers & pack of 3x5 index cards
Reference Material:
Scores and recordings on reserve in the keyboard lab.
Course Content:
Unit #1 - Elements of Style
Unit #2 - Music in Antiquity
Unit #3 - Music in the Middle Ages
Unit #4 - Music in the Renaissance Period
Unit #5 - Music in the Baroque Period
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student
should be able to:
1. Distinguish the basic style elements of music and to identify and describe
these elements in an aural experience and through score analysis
2. Explore the relationships between historical events and musical evolutions
3. Identify aurally musical characteristics which correspond to specific
time periods and/or composers
4. Compile a reference notebook for musical styles and periods
5. Synthesize stylistic elements, historical periods, and representative
composers and musicians into a deeper understanding of the overall progression
of western music
6. Apply appropriate stylistic traits into applied and ensemble performance
7. Demonstrate proficiency in using technology as a means to research and
study
Assignments:
Reading:
Required readings for class will come from textbooks and handouts. Students
should take notes on readings to help improve comprehension.
Quizzes:
Quizzes will be given during class on assigned readings. Any notes taken
on the reading may be used.
Listening:
Listening projects for each period will be from the CDs and scores on
reserve in the keyboard lab.
•Concert Attendance:
Attendance at the following concerts/events is required
• JCSO, Oct. 13 @ 8 pm - Seeger Chapel
• Beethoven Lives Upstairs, Oct. 20 @ 4 pm ($3) - Seeger Chapel
• Symphony of the Mountains, Oct. 28 @ 3 pm - Eastman Auditorium
• JCSO, Nov. 17 @ 8 pm - Seeger Chapel
Research Paper & Presentation:
10-page typed paper on the life and work of a famous composer (must use at
least 5 print sources dated since 1990) and an engaging 10-15 minute oral presentation
Film Analysis:
Students will be required to watch films related to the particular period
being studied and to complete a film analysis sheet for each.
Elizabeth
The Red Violin
• Book Review
Students will be required to complete an
8-page typed review of a book dealing with some aspect of music history.
Book must be pre-approved by professor.
• Church Attendance
Students will attend as a class 1 service at St. Mary's Catholic Church and
1 service at St. John's Episcopal.
Evaluation:
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all classes and to be present for
all exams. Students are allowed 2 absences for any reason. After 2 absences,
the final grade will be lowered by half a letter grade for each absence.
Students are also expected to be punctual. Three tardies equals one
absence.
Students who miss more than 6 classes will automatically receive an
F for their course grade.
Make-Up Policy
Students may make-up any missed exams on the day of the final exam.
Online quizzes or in-class assignments may not be made-up.
Due Dates
Written assignments are expected on the due date. The grade will be
lowered by a 1/2 letter for each class period late.
50% = Daily Grades
Quizzes = 50 points each
Film Analysis = 50 points each
Listening Projects = 100 points each
Concert & Church Attendance = 50 points each
50% = Exam Grades
Regular Exams = 100 points each
Final Exam = 100 points
Research Paper & Presentation = 100 points
Book Review = 100 points
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-:
70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64
Cell Phone Policy
Disruption in the learning process because of cell phones will not be
tolerated. Cell phones must be turned completely off (not on vibrate) during
the entire class time. If a cell phone rings or vibrates during class, that
person will be counted absent for the day.
Academic Honesty & Integrity
Students are expected to complete tests, quizzes, and assignments
with academic integrity and honesty. This includes abstaining from
cheating and plagiarism on all assignments. For more information, please
see the Milligan College Student Handbook.
Plagiarism
As defined in The American Heritage College Dictionary (1997),
to plagiarize is “to use and pass off as one’s own the ideas or writings of
another.” This includes ideas that are printed in books, journals,
electronic format, and on internet web pages. The undocumented use of
another person’s intellectual property is strictly forbidden in academic and
professional settings and is a criminal offense.
Research papers must contain
proper documentation of all directly quoted material and paraphrased
material as well. Directly quoted materials should be placed in quotation
marks with a citation giving the author, date, and page number following or
contained within the sentence. For paraphrased ideas and information, the
sentence must contain an author and date citation. Failure to cite directly
quoted or paraphrased material will constitute plagiarism, and the violator
will be subject to failure for the assignment and possible failure for the
course. These guidelines apply to all assignments in this course including
research papers and film analyses.
Recital Attendance
For Milligan music majors and
minor, failure to meet all recital attendance requirements will result in a
half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in every music class final average
for the semester.
Additional
Requirements and Policies:
This course follows the
guidelines and regulations contained in the Milligan College Music
Student Handbook 2007-2008. You may obtain a copy of this handbook from
the music office.
Accommodations
Milligan College provides reasonable accommodations for students with
disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must make a formal request
according to the policy outlined on pages 28-29 of the current college catalog.
Once your request has been evaluated, a list of accommodations will be prepared
for distribution to your professors. If you have additional questions, please
contact Traci Smith, director of disability services. You may contact her by
phone (8981), email (tjsmith@milligan.edu)
or appointment in the McMahan Student Center.
Selected
Bibliography of Music History Books in the Milligan College Library (Updated
1/2007)
Ammer, C. (2001).
Unsung: A History of Women in American Music. Portland, OR: Amadeus.
Aubrey, E. (2000).
The Music of the Troubadours. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.
Balthazar, S.
(2004). The Cambridge Companion to Verdi. New York: Cambridge Press.
Bayley, A. (2001).
The Cambridge Companion to Bartok. New York: Cambridge Press.
Berger, M. (1991).
Guide to Sonatas: Music for One or Two Instruments. New York: Anchor
Books, 1991.
Block, A. (2000). Amy Beach, Passionate
Victorian. New York: Oxford University Press.
Bloom, P. (2000).
The Cambridge Companion to Berlioz. New York: Cambridge University
Press.
Borroff, E. (2003).
Music Melting Round: A History of Music in the United States.
Scarecrow Press.
Bowen, J. (2003).
The Cambridge Companion to Conducting. New York: Cambridge University
Press.
Burkholder, J. P.
(1995). All Made of Tunes: Charles Ives and the Uses of Musical Borrowing.
New Haven : Yale University Press.
Burrows, D. (1997).
The Cambridge Companion to Handel. New York: Cambridge University
Press
Burt, G. (1994).
The Art of Film Music. Boston: Northeastern University.
Butt, J. (1997).
The Cambridge Companion to Bach. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Butt, J. (1997).
The Sacred Choral Music of J.S. Bach: A Handbook. Brewster, MA:
Paraclete Press.
Butterfield, A.
(2002). Poetry and Musical in Medieval France. New York: Cambridge
University Press.
Cage, J. (1961).
Silence: Lectures and Writings. Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University
Press.
Chailley, J. (1964)
40, 000 Years of Music. New York: Farra, Straus & Giroux.
Charlton, D. (2003).
The Cambridge Companion to Grand Opera. New York: Cambridge
University Press.
Clark, C. (2005).
The Cambridge Companion to Haydn. New York: Cambridge Press.
Cooke, M. (1999).
The Cambridge Companion to Benjamin Britten. New York: Cambridge
University Press.
Cooke, M. (2005).
The Cambridge Companion to 20th Century Opera. New York:
Cambridge Press.
Crawford, R. (2001).
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