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Course Guitar Heroes: Personalities, Music and Nationalism in 20th Century Classical Guitar Music. Classroom: HECC 100 MUSC 200 532: Tues/Thurs. 11:10 -12:25 MUSC 200 533: Tues/Thurs. 3:55 5:10 Lecturer: Dr. Isaac Bustos Office: 406D Academic Building Office Hours: By appointment E-mail: [e-mail] Phone: [phone]-Dept of Performance Studies Course Description: This course is designed to give the students exposure to the most important guitar personalities across the history of music with a special emphasis on 20th Century Guitarists. We will survey their importance through a musical and historical exploration of their playing styles, compositions and musical aesthetics. We will explore how the guitar has risen to its popularity as a concert-level instrument and we will develop the necessary musical skills in order to recognize an extra-ordinary performance from a below average performance based on objective observations. We will also examine the guitar as a cross-cultural instrument and its application and/or assimilation of music of other cultures. Course Objectives: 1. To create an appreciation of music(s) through the guitar. 2. Develop tools that will aid in the recognition of music(s) from different cultures on the guitar. 3. You will be able to give a concise description of the history of the guitar and music linking the social, historical and cultural aspects of its development. 4. You will be able to recognize the different stylistic musical periods as played in the instrument and become acquainted with relevant musical terms that are characteristic of each style. 5. You will be able to recognize a good performance from a below average performance and will be able to recognize how guitar technique has grown in quality, especially during the 20th and 21st centuries. Requirements: Quizzes: There will be 3 unannounced quizzes. There will be no make-ups for missed quizzes unless you let me know of your absence in advance or show proper documentation for your absence (please refer to the student handbook as to what constitutes an excused absence). (QUIZZES WILL NOT BE MADE UP FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES NO EXCEPTIONS) Exams: There will be two total exams: a midterm and final. Each exam will consist of two parts: A listening portion and a written portion. I will test you on terms, dates, personalities (composers/performers), compositions and historical significance. The final exam will not be cumulative and will only consist of material covered after the midterm. Listening: We will do most of the listening in class and it is from these sessions that you will learn the most. Prior to the exams, you will be given a list of compositions that you must familiarize yourselves with in order to do well. All of these will be put on reserve at: http://mediamatrix.tamu.edu for you to listen to at anytime and/or will be viewed via YouTube. Please remember that most of the music, if not all, will be unfamiliar to you. I recommend that you listen with as much frequency as you can and that you dedicate as much listening time as you can in order to be prepared for exams and quizzes. Listening portions while one of the most enjoyable parts of the course, can be the most challenging when it comes to recognizing and/or making intelligent observations during an exam. Please make music-listening a part of your routine and do not try to cramp listening sessions before an exam---it will not work.
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Grading:
Quiz 1: Quiz 2: Quiz 3: Paper: Concert: Midterm: Final: Total
30pts 30pts 30pts 30pts 30pts 75pts 75pts 300pts
Grading Scale: 270 300 = A (90% +) 240 269 = B (80% - 89%) 210 239 = C (70% - 79%) 180 209 = D (60% - 69%) 179 Below = Failing
Attendance/Participation: Attendance is required in order to do well in the course. Due to the large number of students, the class will be conducted in a lecture-style format but will include interactive discussions. You can assume that All of the information given in class will be on the exams. Therefore, attendance is an essential part of the course if you want to receive a good grade. The student rules state: Excused absences -- The student is responsible for providing satisfactory evidence to the instructor to substantiate the reason for absence. For more information on excused absences and requirements see please the following website:http://studentrules.tamu.edu/rule7.htm It is NOT my responsibility to provide you with lecture notes if you are absent or to let you know what you missed in class. It is YOUR responsibility to obtain this information. ATTENDANCE TO LIVE PERFORMANCES MANDATORY. If you fail to attend the in-class performances you will lose one letter grade for each occurrence. You will be required to attend one live classical guitar performance outside of class. The concert MUST be a classical guitar concert and no substitutions will be permitted. A suggested concert is found below. Others will be announced in class. Guitar Houston presents: The Texas Guitar Quartet Saturday, Feb 26, 2011 8:00PM Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston TX. Tickets $25 The following are MANDATORY: In-Class Performance #1 Thursday March 3, 2011 Dr. Cain Budds, Director of Guitar Studies Louisiana Tech University In-Class Performance #2 Thursday April 14, 2011 Dr. Alejandro Montiel, Director of Guitar Studies Sam Houston State University
* Common Courtesy: Turn Cell phones off and please refrain from your addiction to text messaging during lectures. Coming to class and leaving before lecture is over is unacceptable and points will be deducted from your overall score for each occurrence. If you need to leave, talk to me before class starts. Talking during lectures and/or while the musical examples are being played, is not only disrespectful to the Professor but also inconsiderate to your fellow students so points will be deducted from your overall score for every occurrence. Students with Disabilities:
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Counseling Office, Northern Student Center, or call [phone]. Academic Integrity Statements AGGIE HONOR CODE An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do. Upon accepting admission to Texas A&M University, a student immediately assumes a commitment to uphold the Honor Code, to accept responsibility for learning, and to follow the philosophy and rules of the Honor System. Students will be required to state their commitment on examinations, research papers, and other academic work. Ignorance of the rules does not exclude any member of the TAMU community from the requirements or the processes of the Honor System. For additional information please visit: http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor/ IMPORTANT DATES: MIDTERM EXAM: THURSDAY MARCH 10TH FINAL EXAM SCHEDULES: MUSC 200-532 FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011. 3-5PM MUSC 200-533 MONDAY, MAY 10, 2011. 1-3PM Course Schedule Spring 2011 **This is a tentative outline and is subject to change** Week 1: Jan 18 Introductions, syllabus, class description Jan 20 Basics of Music Week 2: Jan 25 Basics of Music (contd) Jan 27 Historical Background of Classical Guitar and its music Week 3: Feb 1 Historical Background of Classical Guitar and its music Feb 3 Guitar in the 19th and 20th Century and Nationalism Week 4: Feb 8 Guitar in the 20th Century (contd) Agustin Barrios Feb 10 Guitar in the 20th Century (contd) Agustin Barrios Week 5: Feb 15 Segovia (Contd) Feb 17 Post-Segovia Guitarists Week 6: Feb 22 The artistry of Julian Bream Feb 24 The artistry of John Williams Week 7: March 1 The artistry of Manuel Barrueco March 3 IN-CLASS Performance #1 Dr. Cain Budds Week 8:
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March 8 MID-TERM REVIEW March 10 MIDTERM EXAM Week 9: March 14-18 Spring BREAK! Week 10: March 21 Los Romeros The Royal Family of the Classical Guitar March 23 Eliot Fisk Week 11: March 28: Yamashita! March 30: Other musical trends in the 20th Century Week 12: April 4-8 - TAMU GUITAR STUDIO - BROWNSVILLE TRIP No classes this week Week 13: April 12 Flamenco guitar! April 14 In-Class Performance #2 Dr. Alejandro Montiel Week 14: April 19 Paco de Lucia April 21 Paco de Lucia (contd) Week 15: April 26: Flamenco guitar in the 21st Century April 28: MIDTERM REVIEW PAPERS DUE - LAST CLASS DAY!