Music 104 Syllabus

Music 104-51075 Summer 2018 Syllabus-1.pdf

Music 104-Rock Music History and Appreciation

Mon-Thu 8:00-11:10 ante-meridian

Prof. John Marr

Phone: (714) 564-5650

Office: N-115 (SAC Campus)

E-Mail: marr_john@sac.edu

 

                  Required Text:  Rock Music Styles: A History  6^th ed. By Katherine Charlton  (E-book available through www.coursesmart.com)  Mc-Graw-Hill Pub.

 

                  Course Goals: Music 104 (Rock Music History and Appreciation) is a historical survey of rock music from its beginnings in the early 50's to the present. Rhythm & Blues, Rockabilly, the British Invasion, Motown, Soul, Folk Rock, Hard Rock, Punk, Heavy Metal, and various Alternative Rock styles will be discussed. Personalities and musical styles will be related to the sociology of the time period being studied.  The class will focus upon developing and improving one's listening skills, as well as, a general survey of the styles, artists, performance practices, and socio-cultural factors of the music studied.  You are required to complete assignments in advance and participate in class discussions.  The purpose of the class is to develop the beginnings of informed critical listening and thinking skills as they pertain to the Art of Music.

 

                  Grading: Two Exams, 30% each; 1 Concert Review, 20%; Listening Logs (in class assignments) 20%.

 

                  Concert Attendance Report:  You are required to complete one (1) Concert Attendance Report.  YOU MUST ATTEND ONE LIVE PROFESSIONAL CONCERT, and type a two page concert review describing your experience.  Please double space your report and use a 12 POINT TIMES NEW ROMAN FONT.

 

The purpose of this assignment is for you to attend and experience a live performance of LIVE music.  You MUST ATTEND the concert in person and in its’ entirety.  No electronic or other media transmitted performances count towards completion of this assignment.  The live concert you attend MUST take place during our Summer 2018 Session.

 

Since its summertime, there are MANY artists and tribute (cover) bands playing at the OC Fair (www.ocfair.com) which runs from 7/13-8/12.  However, you need to see a performance early enough so that you will have enough time to write your review, which is due on 8/6.   If you still read print media, the Sunday Calendar section of the LA Times or the Show section in the OC Register, as well as the OC Weekly are a few of the many excellent resources for finding concerts and other arts events in Southern California.  If you are unaware of the status of a particular concert for which you are interested in attending. please check with the instructor prior to attending.  Many “non popular music” concerts will count for this report, again, please check with me before attending.  Non-professional concerts will not count for this class regardless of how honest the oversight may have been.

 

Please staple the program and your ticket stub to the review.  I am NOT concerned with perfect spelling and grammar (but PLEASE spell check your review and make it as coherent as possible).  I want to read about your reaction to the performance.  You may talk about the dress, venue, artist, instrumentation or anything you think was relevant to the performance.  Use STANDARD formats, (Turabian, MLA, Chicago) use double spacing and a 12 point Times New Roman font.  The two page minimum may not include photos or graphics, although they can be interesting at the end of a report.  Invalid concerts will NOT be acceptable no matter how honest the oversight may have been.  Please e-mail me at: marr_john@sac.edu if you have any questions.

 

Your concert report is due on 8/6/18!

Concert Reports are due ONE WEEK after the date of the performance.

 

Other Considerations:

 

• Because of the nature of the music of this course, the lyrical content will include profanity, offensive language, racial stereotypes, as well as the demeaning of women, in addition to other potentially offensive practices. I will NOT edit the lyrical content of this class, please be advised.
• There WILL be videos of brief nudity and brief drug usage. Again, I will NOT edit any content out.
• NO late work will be accepted.
• There will be no make up quizzes or exams.
• Students who do not take the final will NOT pass the class.
• It is the student's responsibility to drop him/herself from the class if s/he ceases attending.
• Any unstapled work will be automatically lowered ONE letter grade.
• ALL concert reports must be physically handed in, no e-mailed reports will be accepted.
• Academic dishonesty will NOT be tolerated.
• Do NOT quote materials from program notes, press releases, or websites in your concert review.
• If you are a student with a history or pattern of irresponsibility, missing classes and then expecting extra help outside of class, missing classes because of whiny or flaky excuses; this is not the instructor from whom you should be taking a class.
• Please turn off or down all pagers, cellular telephones and other noise making devices.
• No electronic devices may be used in class.
• NO TEXT-MESSAGING DURING CLASS.
• Students who text during class will be removed from the course.
• Hats, purses, and bags may NOT be kept on desks
• You may not look at ANY electronic device during an exam.
• You will give the instructor the respect he deserves as professor of this discipline.
• You will give each other the respect you deserve as fellow classmates.
• YOU are responsible for any material presented in class whether you are in attendance or not.
• Please do not allow the doors to slam closed behind you.
• The class will be run in a manner befitting of an institute of higher education. Students who do not/cannot understand this concept should not take this class.

 

 

 

 

Concert Review/Essay Checklist

 

• Did I write my review within a week of seeing my concert?
• Do I have TWO SOLID pages of text?
• Does my review use Times New Roman 12 point font with proper margins?
• Did I spell check my review?
• Is the review grammatically coherent?
• Is there anything in your review from a website?
• Is there anything in your review from a press release or program notes?
• Did I use quotation marks to denote individual works within a whole?
• Did I underline/italicize the names of separately published works?
• Did I use proper punctuation in the prior two points?
• Did I use any texting abbreviations in my review?

 

 

CLASS SCHEDULE

This will change as necessitated by the class/instructor.  However, the test exam dates will NOT change.

 

DATE	TOPIC	READING
July 16	Introduction Ragtime, Tin Pan Alley, and the Jazz Roots of Rock.	Handouts / Lecture Chapter 1
July 17	The Blues and Rhythm and Blues Roots of Rock, Gospel and Country Roots of Rock.	Chapters 2-3
July 18	Early Rock and Roll, Teen-styled Rock.	Chapters 4-5
July 19	Soul and Motown.	Chapter 6
July 23	The British Invasion: The Beatles versus the Stones	Chapter 7
July 24	The British Invasion Continues and America Reacts	Chapter 8
July 25	Folk, Folk- Rock, and Singer-Songwriters,	Chapter 9
July 26	Midterm	Chapter 10
July 30	Psychedelic Rock	Chapter 10
July 31	Country & Southern Rock, Jazz-Rock Styles	Chapter 11-12
Aug 1	Hard Rock and Heavy Metal	Chapter 13
Aug 2	Art and Glitter Rock	Chapter 14
Aug 6	Ska and Reggae, Punk Rock and New Wave	Chapters 15-16; Concert Report Due
Aug 7	Funk and Disco, Hip Hop and Rap	Chapter 17-18
Aug 8	MTV and the Making of Superstars Other Rock Style of the Eighties	Chapters 19-21
Aug 9	Final

 

Student Learning Outcomes:   A) Know and understand the origins and development of the diverse elements/styles associated in rock music and identify and distinguish the various style periods aurally.   B) Identify various people important in the creation of rock music and identify the musical instruments they play(ed) and/or other important accomplishments by them.   C) Analyze the sociological trends as reflected in musical styles and song lyrics.

 

Absence/Drop Policy: It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from a course.  However, because of enrollment demand, a student may be dropped by the instructor when not appearing at the first class meeting.  A student may also be dropped for excessive absences when the total hours of absence exceed 10% of the total scheduled hours of the class.  Under extenuating circumstances, a student may be reinstated by the instructor.

 

Accommodations for Disabilities: Students with verifiable disabilities who want to request academic accommodations are responsible for notifying their instructor and Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) as early as possible in the semester.  To arrange for accommodations, contact DSPS by phone (714) 564-6295; (714) 285-9619 (FAX); (657) 235-2999 (Video Phone) or stop by VL-23 in The Village.  Their Summer Hours:  M-Th 8:30am-6:00pm; Closed Fri.-Sun.

 

Student Conduct: All students are responsible for maintaining appropriate conduct while enrolled in classes through the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD). Guidelines for student conduct are set forth in the RSCCD “Standards of Student Conduct” policy. Detailed information regarding student discipline and rights within this policy is available in the college catalog and student handbook. Students who violate the Standards of Conduct are subject to disciplinary action which includes, but is not limited to, removal from class, suspension and expulsion.

Essay Checklist (Turn in with your concert report)

 

 

• Was this a VALID concert at a venue?

                                                                                                                                                YES!___________________

 

• Did I write my review within a week of seeing my concert?

                                                                                                                                                YES!___________________

 

• Do I have TWO SOLID pages of text?

                                                                                                                                                YES!___________________

 

• Does my review use Times New Roman 12 point font with proper margins?

                                                                                                                                                YES!___________________

 

• Did I spell check my review?

                                                                                                                                                YES!___________________

 

• Is the review grammatically coherent?

                                                                                                                                                YES!___________________

 

• Is there anything in my review from a website?

                                                                                                                                                NO!___________________

 

• Is there anything in my review from a press release or program notes?

                                                                                                                                                NO!___________________

 

• Did I use quotation marks to denote individual works within a whole?

                                                                                                                                                YES!___________________

 

• Did I underline or italicize the names of separately published works?

                                                                                                                                                YES!___________________

 

• Did I use proper punctuation in the prior two points?

                                                                                                                                                YES!___________________

 

• Did I use any “texting” abbreviations in my review?

                                                                                                                                                NO!___________________