Northridge Local Schools History of Western Music Course of Study Course: History of Western Music Grade Level:9­12 Recommended: Length: 1 Semester (18 Weeks) Credit:1/2 Course fee: None Course Description: This course will begin with an overview of music in classical antiquity, the developments of music with relation to the musical tradition of Jewish heritage and the growth of Christianity, and medieval secular vocal and instrumental music. We will then trace the development of polyphony, music in the late middle ages, and the course of musical developments through the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Twentieth­Century, and Modern eras. We will examine the social, political, and historical background issues which influenced each composer's style. Students will learn to differentiate style characteristics between each of the identified musical eras. Course work will include active listening, reading and research into composers' lives and contributions to music history. Special topics, as well as the history of Jazz, Rock, and American Popular music may be explored as time allows. Scope and Sequence Major Units of Study Prehistoric/Middle Ages The Renaissance The Baroque Period The Classical Period The Romantic Period The Twentieth Century Estimated Weeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 Unit 1: Prehistoric/Middle Ages Course Content: Students will be able to… ● Describe the characteristics of music in the middle ages ● Identify music/composers from the middle ages from listening examples ● Describe secular music and sacred music, as well as the difference between them Instructional Resources: Music History text, Articles, Slides/Listening Examples Essential Vocabulary: Gregorian Chant Sacred/Secular Music School of Notre Dame Ars Nova Monophony/Polyphony Organum Suggested Assessment Methods: Formative: Daily work, short assignments, google classroom listening activities Summative: Partial/complete unit assessments Unit 2: The Renaissance Course Content: Students will be able to… ● Describe the characteristics of art/music in the Renaissance ● Identify music/composers from the Renaissance from listening examples ● Explain the significance of the Venetian School of composers Instructional Resources: Music History text, Articles, Slides/Listening Examples Essential Vocabulary: Madrigal Ballett Mass Passamezzo Motet The Venetian School Suggested Assessment Methods: Formative: Daily work, short assignments, google classroom assignments/listening activities Summative: Partial/complete unit assessments Unit 3: The Baroque Period Course Content: Students will be able to… ● Describe the characteristics of art/music in the Baroque Period ● Identify music/composers from the Baroque Period from listening examples ● Trace the development of the orchestra through the period ● Describe basso continuo Instructional Resources: Music History text, Articles, Slides/Listening Examples Essential Vocabulary: Form Concerto Grosso Ritornello Fugue Opera Baroque Suite Chorale Church Cantata Oratorio Suggested Assessment Methods: Formative: Daily work, short assignments, google classroom assignments/listening activities Summative: Partial/complete unit assessments Unit 4: The Classical Period Course Content: Students will be able to… ● Describe the characteristics of art/music in the Classical Period ● Identify music/composers from the Classical Period from listening examples ● Identify similarities and differences between the Baroque and Classical orchestra Instructional Resources: Music History text, Articles, Slides/Listening Examples Essential Vocabulary: Sonata Theme & Variations Minuet & Trio Rondo & Concerto Chamber Music Suggested Assessment Methods: Formative: Daily work, short assignments, google classroom assignments/listening activities Summative: Partial/complete unit assessments Unit 5: The Romantic Period Course Content: Students will be able to… ● Describe the characteristics of art/music in the Romantic Period ● Identify music/composers from the Romantic Period from listening examples ● Describe the relationship between composer and patron Instructional Resources: Music History text, Articles, Slides/Listening Examples Essential Vocabulary: Program Music Nationalism Exoticism Art Song Strophic & Through­Composed Form Suggested Assessment Methods: Formative: Daily work, short assignments, google classroom assignments/listening activities Summative: Partial/complete unit assessments Unit 6: 20th Century Course Content: Students will be able to… ● Describe the characteristics of art/music in the 20th century ● Identify music/composers from the 20th century from listening examples ● Trace the monumental shift of style from the Romantic Period to the 20th century Instructional Resources: Music History text, Articles, Slides/Listening Examples Essential Vocabulary: Atonal Music Impressionism Symbolism Neoclassicism Expressionism Aleatory Chance Music “Liberation of Sound” Minimalism Suggested Assessment Methods: Formative: Daily work, short assignments, google classroom assignments/listening activities Summative: Partial/complete unit assessments