Music 707,
Section 1: Analysis in Relation to Performance; Spring, 2006, 3 credits
Dr. Paul Seitz, instructor; email:
ptseitz@pasty.net
Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., HFA 212
Course Description (from UNLV graduate catalog):
"Application of analytical techniques to the problems of performance, from both aural and visual approaches."
Required Materials:
• Manuscript paper, pencils and erasers.
• Library access for reserve materials, scores at www.library.univ.edu/services/reserves/
• Internet access, for on-line materials this page and linked sites.
Attendance:
Attendance is required at all class meetings.
It will be monitored and taken into account in determining final grades.
Musical cognition, including the interpretation of musical meaning as listener and as performer, occurs within one human mind at a time. The whole point of approaching questions of musical understanding and interpretation as a class is that we gain the opportunity to share opinions and perceptions. Consequently, the most central feature of this course will be the interaction of class members as learners and teachers. Please make the necessary arrangements to be present for all class meetings and for the Final Exam meeting, scheduled by the University for Wednesday, May 10, at 6:00 p.m. In the case of a medical emergency, please communicate
with me as soon as possible to discuss alternative arrangements for
completing course work or taking an incomplete in the course.
Grading System:
Grades are given on the basis of (1) what we
consider to be the minimum standards of competence, (2) the performance
of the class or section as a whole, and (3) the growth and progress
of each student. That said, the following gives a general idea of
the emphasis that will be given to various course components.
• Class Participation/Weekly assignments: 50%
• Midterm Project: 20%
• Final Project: 30%
Final Exam:
Final Exam is on Wednesday, May 10, at 6:00 p.m. Please make necessary arrangements in advance so that you can be there, as attendance is required.
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