Course Requirements

 

Reading:
        Grout, Donald J., and Palisca, Claude V.  A History of Western Music.  6th ed.  Norton, New York, 2001
        Assorted handouts

Tests:
        There will be two tests.  The first will be at the end of week 2, the second on the last day of the block.  Each test 
        will include listening, short answers, and an essay.

Papers:
        There will be two papers.  The first is a short review of Mozart's Don Giovanni due on the first Thursday, the second a  longer research/analysis paper on a topic of your choice due the third Friday of the block.

Listening and viewing:
        There will be extensive listening assignments given each day in class.  There will also be three opera viewings.

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