Intro to Music Class Notes
Course Syllabus Section 01

Online practice Quizzes

Email: neil.hansen@northwestcollege.edu
Website: www.northwestcollege.edu/area/music/Courses/MUSC1000.htm
www.smarthinking.com

Required Texts: The Musical Ascent of Herman Being, by Robert Danzinger
The World of Music - Sixth Edition by David Willoughby
Exploring the World of Music Videos - click here to view them online

McGraw-Hill Leaning Website
Grove Music
Essentials of Music - website devoted to classical music


Evaluation:
● Quizzes over texts, class presentations or videos
● Mid-term exam
● Final exam
(no make up quizzes or exams will be given if papers have been returned to the remainder of the class)
● Attendance at three live concert reports is required (events must be approved in advance by the instructor) - some concerts may require an admission fee.

● A 4-5 page typed paper on a subject to be approved by the instructor (this paper is due by the last regular class period before the final exam) Please use the guidelines for listing internet resources as state by Professor Rob Koelling on his website here
● Research link www.scholar.google.com
● Extra credit reports and projects may be approved by the instructor

Warnings: There are supplemental videos presented in class of musician interviews that may include language, views and subjects that could be offensive to some.

Grading: 60% from exams
15% from paper
15% from quizzes
10% from concert reports (3)

A maximum of 15% total can be earned as extra credit. Up to 10% from any one project. Any extra credit projects must be approved by the instructor prior to any student effort.

Class Attendance: Presentations, listening, and discussions are critical to the learning process. NWC attendance policy will be followed. Only travel on college sponsored activities will be excused. It is the responsibility of the student to confirm that the instructor has been officially notified of college absences. The final grade will be lowered by one letter for absences beyond three unexcused absences.

Academic Policy: Please refer to the student handbook p.47 for policies covering academic dishonesty. Students found to not producing their own work will receive a failing grade on that paper, exam, project, etc.

ADA Statement
Students with Special Needs: Students who qualify for specific accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should inform the instructor within the first week of class to ensure that their needs are met in a timely manner. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor of his/her needs and to provide necessary documentation to the Student Success Center before any classroom accommodations can be made. To contact the Director of the Student Success Center, call 754-6204 or stop by the Center located in the basement of Colter Hall.

Links

Concerts at the Alberta Bair Theatre in Billings - click here

Click here to find other events in Billings

Link to American Folklife Center click here

Click here for a guide to pronunciations and descriptions of music terms

Minnesota Orchestra sound files

Photo Links

Bach Organ Fugues